Klipsch iFi is The Experience for y Reveal the true p emotion behin Discover the pa per for mance a Klipsch delivers. TM TM Ultimate Sound our Apple iPod. ower, detail and d ever y song. ssion of highudio that only ® ® iFi SPEAKER SYSTEM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ these instructions. 2. KEEP these instructions. 3. HEED all warnings. 4. FOLLOW all instructions. 5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. 6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. 7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a vase of flowers - should be placed on the product. No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product. WARNING: The AC main plug should be located such that it remains readily operable by the user. WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH MANUAL Thank you for your purchase of the Klipsch iFiTM Speaker System. After reading this manual and connecting your system, you will hear the result of over 55 years of stringent engineering and classleading research and development. Like all Klipsch products, your system features Klipsch horn-loaded technology ­ the guiding design for the first Klipschorn® developed in 1946 and for every product that has followed. Horn loading allows your speakers to deliver high-sensitivity, low distortion, flat frequency response and wide dispersion, which translate to unequaled power, detail and dynamics, the hallmarks of the "Klipsch Sound." Please be sure to fill out the enclosed warranty card or register online at www.klipsch.com so we are better able to serve you. Again, thank you for allowing Klipsch to bring life to your music and movies for many years. PACKAGE CONTENTS Two RSX-3 satellite speakers One 8-inch long-throw subwoofer with slotted port One iFi control dock Five dock adapters Two pairs 6-foot speaker cables One radio-frequency (RF) handheld remote control One AC power cord English SYSTEM SETUP Control Dock The iFi system comes with five adapters that allow different model iPods to work with the control dock. Each adapter is labeled to identify the "size" iPod it is meant to fit. Depending on the age of your iPod, the model that you have may not correspond to the size as listed on the bottom of the adapters. The guide below will help in choosing the appropriate insert for your particular model of iPod. 40GB 40GB Touch Wheel, 40GB Click Wheel 40GB Photo, 60GB Photo 20GB 20GB Touch Wheel Basic System Connections The control dock and the two satellite speakers connect to the amplifier on the rear of the subwoofer which powers the entire system. MINI First and Second Generation iPod Mini 10GB/15GB 10GB Touch Wheel, 15GB Touch Wheel 20GB Click Wheel, 30GB Photo 30GB 30GB Touch Wheel Choose the adapter that matches your iPod and insert it into the top of the dock until it is snugly in place with the slot centered over the multipin docking connector. Your iPod should now fit easily but securely into the top of the dock with the multipin connector at the base of the slot sliding into the socket along the iPod's bottom edge. The iFi dock will flex slightly to relieve stress on the connector when you insert your iPod. To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force when inserting the iPod. All iPod functions are available when it is in the iFi dock. · Turn the Power switch on the subwoofer's back panel Off and unplug the AC power cord. · The control dock has an attached cable. Connect the end of that cable to the matching jack on the subwoofer. · Use the supplied twin-conductor speaker cables to connect the satellite speakers to the binding-post output terminals on the subwoofer's back panel. Follow these directions carefully to ensure correct operation. Loosen the nuts on the speaker binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are fully exposed. For each conductor, insert the bare wire at the end through one of the binding post holes and screw the nut on the post down finger-tight against the wire. Make sure that no strands of bare wire touch between adjacent black and red binding posts as this may cause amplifier malfunction or damage. Also be sure that the conductor attached to the black (negative) terminal on each satellite is attached to the matching black spring clip on the subwoofer panel and that the red (positive) terminal on each satellite is connected to the matching red spring clip on the subwoofer panel. Reversing these connections (black to red and red to black) will reduce bass output and impair overall sound quality. The dashed line on the speaker cable will help in making a correct connection. · Attach the female end of the power cord to the matching socket on the subwoofer and the male end to an AC wall outlet. · The speakers can be used with or without their grilles attached. The grilles are held in place by magnetic catches. To remove a grille, pull it forward; to replace, line its edges up with the speaker's front panel and let it snap into position. WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the subwoofer grille as it is permanently attached. iFi SPEAKER SYSTEM Auxiliary Audio Input The control dock also has a 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary audio input on its back panel. It allows you to listen to an external source (a portable CD player, for example) through the system. When a plug is inserted in this jack, the system automatically switches to the auxiliary input. To switch back to the iPod, disconnect the auxiliary input. Also on the underside of the base are three (3) keyholes that enable the stand to function as a wall mount. To install, follow the instructions below: 1. Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that attach the oval metal plate to the bottom the speaker base. 2. Using the metal plate as a template, mark the screw locations for the three (3) keyhole slots in the desired location on the wall. The single keyhole slot must be located at the top. 3. Screw #8 pan head wood screws (at least two inches/ 51mm long) into a wood stud or dry wall anchors with a 20 pound (9 kg) or greater load rating. Leave the screw heads protruding from the wall surface approximately 1/4" (~7mm). 4. Make sure the small rubber feet are facing the wall and place the oval metal plate onto the screws through the key hole slots. Slide the metal plate down into position and adjust the tightness of the screws for a snug fit. 5. Remove the metal plate from the wall by sliding it up and off the screws. 6. Remove the logo from the speaker base by compressing its split post on the underside and rotate it 180° for proper orientation. 7. Replace the oval metal plate onto the base of the speaker using the four (4) screws removed in Step #1. Do not over-tighten! 8. Remove the included hex wrench from the underside of the speaker base. Loosen the four hex head screws on the speaker's ball joint assembly and rotate the base up and behind the speaker. 9. Gently tighten the four ball joint screws to secure the speaker's position. You may need to fine-tune the speaker's angle after mounting it to the wall. 10. Hook the speaker base keyholes on the screw heads protruding from the wall. Slide the base downward onto the screws to lock the speaker in place. 11. If the speaker will be mounted over the location where the speaker wire emerges from the wall, thread the wire through the hole in the speaker base by removing the cosmetic plug. 12. Connect the speaker wire to the speakers binding posts. 13. Fine tune the speaker's angle and tighten the ball socket hex screws with the wrench. Do not over-tighten! 14. Store the hex wrench in the bottom of the base cover by snapping it into the speaker base. A similar input on the subwoofer's back panel can also be used with an external source, but it is primarily intended to connect to the audio output of a computer. This input is mixed with the signal from the dock, whether from the iPod or from the auxiliary input so that both sources are heard simultaneously. This allows for, as an example, the sound from your computer to be heard while music is playing from an iPod in the dock. Subwoofer and Speaker Placement Although you can place the components of the iFi system almost any way that is convenient, speaker location will affect sound quality. The subwoofer will generally perform best when placed on the floor in a corner. A good second option is to place it 6 to 12 inches from a wall. The farther it is moved toward the middle of the room, the lower the bass output will be. You will get the best stereo effect with the satellite speakers placed equidistant from the listening position. Wide separation will tend to make the sound more spacious. If possible, avoid locating either satellite closer than two feet from a side wall. Place them at seated ear height. If that is not practical, adjust the stands' ball joints to aim the satellites up or down toward the listening position. Stand Adjustment and Wall Mounting The speakers attach to their stands via a ball joint that allows them to be swiveled over a wide range. To adjust the angle, un-snap the supplied hex wrench from underneath the base, loosen the four screws in the clamp plate that surrounds the ball joint. Position the speakers as desired and tighten the four clamp screws. Do not over tighten! Each stand also incorporates an adjustable down stop to prevent the speaker from drooping after its angle is adjusted. You can access the head of this down stop from the bottom side of the stand. RF Remote Control Your radio-frequency (RF) remote control comes with its battery installed. If you find the remote control is conflicting with another nearby iFi system, see the "Remote Control" section for instructions on synching the dock with the remote control. SYSTEM OPERATION To adjust the subwoofer level, first push the Volume/Subwoofer Select button, then turn the Volume knob. The Light Bar will now indicate the relative subwoofer level. Pressing the Volume/ Subwoofer Select button again will switch the knob back to master volume control. NOTE: When in the Subwoofer mode, the system will automatically revert to master volume after five seconds. Light Bar The light bar on the control dock indicates current master volume or subwoofer level, depending on the setting of the Volume/Subwoofer Select button. Volume is indicated by consecutive LEDs, from left to right. Muting the system flashes the volume LED's. When subwoofer level is being adjusted, the light bar will indicate the relative subwoofer level as shown below. Power The Main Power switch on the rear of the iFi subwoofer must be On for the system to operate. You can switch the system between Standby and On modes from the control dock or with the remote control. The Power LED on the control dock will glow ...