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The Klipsch ProMedia TM v.2-400 overcomes the challenges of tight space limitations and small speaker requirements to bring full surround sound fidelity to the PC desktop, matching the quality and effects now possible in computer visual and gaming technologies. The THX Certified Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400 uses advanced materials technology to deliver four discrete audio channels for true surround sound, as well as the deep bass enhancement only a dedicated subwoofer can provide. WE WANT YOUR NEW SPEAKER SYSTEM TO LOOK AS GOOD AS IT DID LEAVING THE FACTORY! PLEASE CHECK PROMPTLY FOR TRANSIT DAMAGE. Carefully unpack your new speaker system and check the components against the packing list. In extreme circumstances, items may have become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the delivery service and/or dealer where the system was purchased. Make a request for inspection, and follow their instructions for evaluation. Be sure to keep the product with its original shipping carton. Klipsch also recommends that you save your packing material to aid in future transportation. PA C K I N G L I S T 4 Satellite speakers with pedestals attached 1 Control Pod, attached to one Satellite speaker 1 Subwoofer 1 Packet of four individual speaker interconnects 1 Owner's manual packed with rubber isolation feet 1 Warranty registration card W I R I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N Before beginning the wiring hookup, determine whether or not you will be connecting the multimedia speaker system to a two- or four-channel soundcard. If your soundcard has only one output jack, it is a two-channel soundcard. Most current PCs are set up with two-channel soundcards, and although the v.2-400 has four channels and a subwoofer, it can easily be adapted to deliver two-channel stereo through all four dedicated satellites. This requires an 1/8" mini-plug Y-adapter, readily available at your local Radio Shack® store (catalog no: 274-879) or stereo, appliance or computer retail outlet. The necessary Y-adapter has one 1/8"male three-conductor mini-plug and two female 1/8"mini three-conductor jacks, and is used to split a common "stereo" signal two ways. DO NOT use a Y-adapter that breaks apart a stereo signal (three-conductor) into separate left and right mono (two-conductor) signals. SPEAKER PLACEMENT To guarantee the best fidelity and surround sound effect from your new Klipsch multimedia speaker system, the following placement locations in your PC environment are recommended: 1) First, attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of all loudspeakers to reduce vibration, movement and marring of the desktop or floor surface. 2) Two of the satellite speakers should be symmetrically positioned on either side of your computer video monitor to balance the sound in the front "soundstage." One of these speakers must be the Control Satellite with the attached Control Pod, necessary for volume balancing and fine tuning. 3) Position the remaining two surround channel satellite speakers symmetrically to the rear of the seating position. The satellites may be placed on a bookshelf, desk or table. If rear positioning is impossible, place the speakers as far back, to the left and right, as possible. Avoid putting the speakers on the floor, as this will impair the rear soundfield from adding a seamless sense of surround ambiance. If no other rear placement option is available, the pedestal stands may be removed by unscrewing the threaded bolt to allow the rear speakers to be wall mounted. This 1/4"20 threadbolt pattern was chosen to accommodate a wide variety of wall brackets available at stereo and appliance stores nationwide. All satellite speakers are magnetically shielded, and should not cause interference with the computer monitor. 4) Locate the subwoofer either directly under your computer desk, or close to the front satellite speakers, allowing access to a 117 volt AC outlet. The subwoofer's proximity to a wall or the floor will greatly enhance the low frequency content of the system. It is important, though, not to cover up the side speakers or front vent port of the enclosure. Also, be sure to provide enough ventilation to the rear of the subwoofer, as the amplifier resides inside its enclosure. The subwoofer should be no closer than 10"to the computer monitor to avoid interference. 5) Position the speakers with safe routing of the interconnection cables in mind. Speaker or power cables which might be run across an area of foot traffic should be positioned against a wall or corner and taped down. Special "cable troughs" are available from stereo, appliance and computer stores to assist in covering cables which may fall underfoot or across walkways. The front satellite speaker interconnects are three meters in length. The rear satellite speaker interconnects are six meters in length. SIGNAL CONNECTION T W O- C H A N N E L S O U N D C A R D Some computers have more than one type of output from the soundcard. Several computer styles have a "Speaker Out Connection" and a "Line Out" connection. The speaker out connector may be designed to connect directly to a passive loudspeaker. Since the Klipsch v.2-400 has its own internal amplifier, it was designed to hook into the line out connector. Hooking into the speaker level out connector may result in poor quality sound. 1) Attach the Y-adapter's male plug end into the soundcard output jack on your computer. 2) Connect both the GREEN and PURPLE 1/8"mini-plug cables from the v.2-400 Control Pod to the two remaining "Y" ends of the adapter. 3) Proceed with the normal setup procedure as follows, skipping step #1: FO U R - C H A N N E L S O U N D C A R D 1) Plug the v.2-400 Control Pod input cables into the two four-channel soundcard output jacks on the rear of the PC. These cables send the proper front and rear sur round signals to the Control Pod section on the Control Satellite speaker. Connect the Green plug to soundcard output number one, and the Purple plug to output number two. This will ensure that the front and rear channel signals are positioned and routed properly. 2) Connect the Control Pod output, which is the round DIN multi-pin plug into the v.2-400 subwoofer "Preamp Input." This cable attaches the Control Pod to the five-channel power amplifier inside the subwoofer. One of the five amplifier channels powers the subwoofer itself, while the other four amplifier sections feed the satellite speakers through their own speaker cables. 3) From the subwoofer, connect the remaining four individual speaker interconnects to each of the four satellites. The front satellite speaker interconnects are three meters long, and the rear satellite speaker interconnects are six meters long. The plug ends attach to the satellite speakers. Be sure to observe the polarity (+/-) settings for the tinned wire ends that connect to the subwoofer. To ensure proper bass response and aural imaging, it is VERY IMPORTANT that all of the positive terminals are connected in proper polarity. In other words, avoid having the positive (+) bare lead from a satellite speaker connected to the negative (-) terminal on the subwoofer enclosure. Route the speaker cables safely, to avoid tripping danger. Note: Do not plug the AC power in before setting up your system. S E T- U P P R O C E D U R E S O F T WA R E A N D H A R D WA R E GA I N C O N T R O L S S O F T WA R E V O L U M E C O N T R O L You can change the volume within the game by going to the Audio Settings. To do this: . Choose Settings from the main game menu and click on Audio Settings on the in-game menu bar. . Choose the Volume Control that you wish to adjust. VOLUME LEVELS With some soundcards, you may need to use the Windows® control panel to adjust the volume in the game. You will need to exit the game to adjust the volume through Windows. If you do not have the Volume Control icon on your taskbar: . Click the Start button on your taskbar . Choose Accessories . Windows 95: Choose Multimedia . Windows 98: Choose Entertainment . Click on Volume Control . Adjust the Wave Volume slider to halfway VOLUME CONTROL PROGRAM Some soundcard and/or PC manufacturers may have proprietary software that must be adjusted separately from the Windows Volume Control. Consult your hardware documentation for more information. H A R D WA R E V O L U M E C O N T R O L . Set the surround level to mid-position (12 o'clock) . Set the sub level to the mark at 10 o'clock . Switch on the system by plugging in the AC line cord (NOTE: The system has an auto standby mode and does not need to be switched off when not in use.) Before turning the system on (by plugging in the AC line cord on the subwoofer), make sure the main volume is set to minimum. CHANNEL CHECK To make sure all channels are connected correctly: 1. Click on the Start button 2. Go to Programs 3. Select "Monster Sound II" 4. Go to Control Panel Min Max Min Max Min 5. Click on Configuration Tab 6. Make sure that the four-channel mode is set to quad 7. Click on Begin Test to hear test/calibration voice 8. Make sure that when the voice says, "LEFT CHANNEL" it is coming out of the front left speaker, and so on... Max FRONT/SURROUND BALANCE Using a recorded four-channel voice test signal provided with a four-channel card (such as the Monster MX300 soundcard), advance the Control Pod Main Volume knob to the middle position to initiate surround level balancing. Adjust the Surround level until the voice appears equally loud in the front and rear channels. SUBWOOFER LEVEL For CD or DVD, the optimum position will be indicated by the mark at 10 o'clock on the sub level control. For games, the optimum sub level varies from game to game and on the preference of the listener. In general, a high bass level will be preferred, especially at low listening levels. Remember to reset the control before playing CDs or films on DVD. F E AT U R E S . 4.1 discrete channel capability complements modern four-channel soundcards and applications . Compatible with existing two-channel soundcards . High power five-channel built-in amplifier offers 400 watts of total audio power using advanced BASH (Bridged Amplifier/Switching Hybrid) design . MicroTractrix horn-loaded tweeter design delivers precise soundstage imaging via controlled directivity . THX-Certified performance for "theater-quality" sound from film in DVD . Optimum performance from music on CD, PC games and Internet applications . Separate Control Pod preamplifier provides discrete, precise level control of total system, subwoofer and surround channels . Twin, active, 6.5"subwoofer drivers within a single enclosure employ tuned flared port design for low air turbulence, high output bass response . High dynamic range and output levels--up to 110dB peak SPL . Dolby Digital ready (with appropriate computer hardware and software) ® S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Total system frequency response: Maximum acoustic output: Amplifier headroom: Satellite impedance: 29-20,000Hz 110dB SPL at listening position 4 x 60 watts, Satellites 1 x 160 watts, Subwoofer 4 ohms minimum S AT E L L I T E S P E A K E R S Sealed elliptical enclosur ...