KLIPSCH PROMEDIA ULTRA 5.1 (01) PDF Document

Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow instructions – All operating and safety instructions should be followed.

Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like).

Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult with your product dealer or the local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Lightning and Periods of Non-Use – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.

Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

4 Satellite speakers with pedestals and rubber isolation feet attached

1 Center channel with adjustable rear post and rubber isolation feet attached

1 Control module with rubber isolation feet attached

1 Subwoofer with rubber isolation feet attached

2 Packets of individual speaker interconnects (3 front, 2 rear)

1 Owner’s manual

1 Packet of 3 individual audio cables

1 Power cord

DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO THE PROMEDIA ULTRA 5.1 UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ARE CORRECT. TURN OFF THE POWER TO YOUR COMPUTER, OR ANY OTHER DEVICE, BEFORE MAKING THE CONNECTIONS.

Please refer to the quick connection guide included in this manual or the color setup guide included in the box before wiring.

1. Two of the satellite speakers should be symmetrically positioned on each side of your computer video monitor to balance the sound in the front “soundstage.” All satellite speakers are magnetically shielded, and should not cause interference with the computer monitor.

2. The center channel should be placed on top of the monitor or television, utilizing the adjustable rear post to optimize the angle for the listening position.

3. Position the remaining two surround channel satellite speakers symmetrically and behind the listening 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 impairs the rear sound field and doesn’t provide a seamless sense of surround ambience. 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-thread bolt pattern was chosen to accommodate a wide variety of wall brackets available at stereo and appliance stores nationwide.

4. Locate the subwoofer either directly under your computer desk, or close to the front satellite speakers, allowing access to the AC outlet and soundcard connections. The subwoofer’s proximity to a wall or the floor will greatly enhance the low frequency content of the system. It is important 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 and center speaker interconnects are four meters in length. The rear speaker interconnects are six meters in length.

The stereo mini-plug cables send the proper front, center, subwoofer and rear (surround) signals to the amplifier housed in the subwoofer. Plug the cables into the jacks marked “INPUTS” on the ProMedia Ultra 5.1’s subwoofer panel.

Use the GREEN plug in the “FRONT L/R” jack.

Use the BLACK plug in the “REAR L/R” jack.

Use the ORANGE plug in the “CENTER/SUB” jack.

Route the other end of these cables into the 2-, 4-, or 5.1-channel soundcard output jacks on the rear of your PC. Connect the GREEN plug to soundcard output number one for the front signals, the BLACK plug to output number two for the rear (surround) channels, and the ORANGE plug for center and subwoofer signals. This will ensure that all channel signals are positioned and routed properly.

If you have a two-channel soundcard, do not connect the BLACK or ORANGE signal cables to the amplifier panel.

If you are using a four-channel soundcard, do not connect the ORANGE signal cable to the amplifier panel.

The unused channels will not amplify any signals, you don’t need to connect the center speaker, or for a two-channel soundcard, the rear speakers.

Connect the control module cable, which has the round DIN multi-pin plug, into the ProMedia Ultra 5.1 subwoofer panel connector marked “VOLUME CONTROL.” Ensure that the flat side of the plug is facing up.

One of the six amplifier channels powers the subwoofer itself, while the other five amplifier sections feed the satellite and center speakers through their own speaker cables. From the subwoofer amplifier panel, connect the five satellite interconnects (including the center channel) to each of the five speakers.

The front and center satellite speaker interconnects are four meters long, and the rear satellite speaker interconnects are six meters long. The wire ends attach to the amplifier and satellite speakers to allow for speaker wire upgrades if desired.

Be sure to observe the polarity (+/-) settings at each tinned wire end for connection. 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 a tripping danger.

1. Connect mini plugs into PC soundcard from the subwoofer amplifier rear panel.

2. Connect DIN plug to the subwoofer from the control module.

3. Connect four satellites and center channel by inserting the tinned wire leads into the speaker cabinet terminals and the subwoofer panel, making sure only the bare wire leads are connected. Connect black wire to black terminals, (-) black with white dashes to red terminals (+).

4. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power receptacle on the subwoofer amplifier panel. Do not plug in the AC power until your computer audio system is set up. Once system is properly set up and plugged in, start up the computer, then press the Control module power switch to turn the ProMedia Ultra 5.1 system on.

5. Plug headphone mini stereo plug in headphone jack, if desired.

6. Plug stereo mini plug into MP3/Aux jack, if desired. Plug stereo mini plug into MP3 player (as an example).

7. Optional SWS Link. On the back of the subwoofer is a jack labeled “SWS Link,” a special port for attachment of one or more Klipsch ProMedia SWS powered subwoofers. This port enables full integration of SWS subwoofers into the Ultra system.

1. Click “Start” on your taskbar, go to “Programs”

2. Choose “Accessories”

3. Windows 95: Choose “Multimedia”, Windows 98/2000: Choose “Entertainment”

4. Click on the Volume Control

5. Adjust the Wave, CD and Main Volume Elevator Button to 75%

VOLUME CONTROL PROGRAMS

Some soundcard and/or PC manufacturers may have software that must be adjusted separately from the Windows volume control. Consult applicable manual for specific hardware documentation.

FRONT/CENTER/SURROUND BALANCE

Using a pre-recorded 5.1 channel voice/test signal provided with a 5.1 channel card, advance the Control Module Main Volume knob to the indication “50” to initiate level balancing. Adjust the Center and Surround level until the voice appears equally loud in the front, center and rear channels.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

For CD or DVD output, the optimal sub level is referenced at the factory to the “0” level position. Optimal sub levels and user preference may vary from movies, music and games. Often a high bass level is preferred, especially at low listening levels. Remember to reset the control settings before playing CDs or films on DVD.

The power switch is located on the front left side of the Control Module. Depress and hold for a few seconds to power on and off the system. This switch also acts to engage the headphones. Momentarily pressing the switch engages the headphones and removes power from the main speakers to save energy. While engaging the headphones, “HP” is indicated in the digital readout. In headphone mode, only the preamplifier and headphone amplifier are powered, giving the lowest possible noise floor. To return to speaker mode, momentarily press the power switch.

The large main volume knob adjusts overall system volume. The digital volume display reads from “1 to 80” which corresponds to actual decibel increments. If this knob is turned slowly, the volume steps will be in 1dB increments.

Pressing each of the center, rear and sub adjustment buttons will automatically change the main readout to display the current level and will remain for approximately three seconds on the digital display. The adjustment range is from -9dB to +15dB, with default settings of “0”. Using the main knob will change the level setting.

Note: Possible gain range settings for each channel are -9dB to +15dB and will be retained as the main volume approaches 80. However, new settings made at high volumes will only be allowed as the total reaches 80. In other words, if the main volume reads 75, the boost will be limited to +5dB, and if main volume is set to 80 (maximum), no boost is available.

Yes. This convenient stereo input will accommodate a wide variety of audio sources without interrupting the computer setup. This also allows blending the auxiliary input signal with the (Main) soundcard signal source. MP3 portable audio players, gaming consoles, or any other source with a stereo mini-plug output are easily integrated into the ProMedia Ultra 5.1 playback system.

This input jack engages +10dB input sensitivity to help compensate for the lower output voltage of most portable players. To obtain the proper balance with the main signal, the level adjustments in the computer software and in the portable player will need to be adjusted. An example would be listening to an MP3 music player while surfing the net and blending in associated sounds from the Internet or game software.

NOTE: The main volume and subwoofer level controls will affect this input source, while center and rear levels will not. The stereo source will only come through the front channels, since this is a two-channel signal source.

RB-1 SPEAKER STANDS: Telescopic floor stand for ProMedia satellites. Cast metal base, hollow tubing (allowing wire to be hidden inside). Minimum height: 28 inches. Maximum height: 48 inches.

WB-1 WALL MOUNT BRACKETS: Versatile Wall Bracket 1 is made from the same quality steel as the ProMedia satellite pedestals. The clean, simple design affords the most extreme angle adjustment, with up to 160º of movement for precise speaker positioning in the horizontal plane. Wall stud wood screws included.

Power, input, speaker cables and connectors are securely attached.

Software is properly installed and functioning.

Computer sound (control panel) volume is turned up and not muted.

Control Module LEDs are glowing.

All cables are connected properly.

Connectors are fully “seated” in soundcard and speakers.

Amplifier main power switch is engaged.

System is not in headphone mode by momentarily pressing the power switch.

Main, Rear, and Subwoofer level controls are properly adjusted on control module.

Computer software audio settings are adjusted for proper use.

Computer system’s sound (control panel) is not muted and volume is turned up.

Turn down computer’s overall volume (via control panel), and/or reduce Control Module volume.

Turn down subwoofer volume, as program signal may be too strong.

Turn down portable music player volume, as program material may be too strong.

If there is noise or hissing and the volume is low even with main volume turned up:

Turn up computer’s sound volume (via control panel).

Turn down main volume on control module to compensate.

Ensure that software, hardware is properly installed and operating.

Make sure the subwoofer is positioned at least 10″ from the computer monitor.

Increase the distance between the satellite speakers and the computer monitor.