Klipsch R-12SW User Manual

CONNECTIONS
AND
CONTROLS
CAUTION:
Ensure
that
the
subwoofer
is
unplugged
from
the
AC
wall
outlet
before
making
any
connections.
uLINE
IN"
Connection-
Most
of
today's
surround
receivers (and
pre-amplifiers) have a
line level
subwoofer
output
labeled
Subwoofer
Pre
Out, Sub
Out,
SW
Out,
etc.
If
you have
this
output,
connect
one
end
of
a
subwoofer
cable
to
it
and
connect
the
other
end
of
the
cable
into
the
subwoofer
line
input
labeled
LEFT/LFE. This
connection
allows
the
subwoofer
to
operate
with
both
music and
surround
sound
movies
(refer
to
your
receiver manual).
In
absence
of
a
subwoofer
output
on
your
receiver,
as
an
alternative
hookup, you can
connect
Left
and Right channel Pre-Amp
Outputs
from
your
receiver
(if
provided)
to
the
Left/LFE
and Right
input
on
the
subwoofer.
uLOWPASS"
Control-
The crossover
point
chosen
determines
where
low
bass
frequencies
are
"handed
off"
from
the
speakers
to
the
subwoofer.
If
setting
the
crossover
point
in
the
receiver,
turn
the
Lowpass
Filter
knob on
the
subwoofer
to
the
farthest
point
right
(160Hz). Set
the
crossover
point
based on
the
size
of
the
main
left/
right
speakers you are using in
the
system.
As
a general rule,
for
larger,
floorstanding
speakers, set
the
crossover
point
between
50Hz-90Hz.
If using
small
bookshelf
or
"satellite"
speakers
for
the
mains, set
the
crossover
point
between
90Hz-150Hz.
The
smaller
the
speaker,
the
higher
the
setting
until
the
bass
frequencies
blend
well between
the
speakers and
your
subwoofer
once
your
system
is
completely
hooked up.
If
your
receiver
does
not
have a crossover
point
setting, set
the
Lowpass
Filter
on
the
subwoofer
instead
within
the
same
recommended
settings
(see receiver
manual
for
additional
speaker setup info).
Level
-
If
your
subwoofer
is
connected
to
a Subwoofer
Output
of a
surround
receiver,
first
set the subwoofer volume
level
control in
the
receiver
to
the
"half
way"
or
"0
dB"
position. Then increase
the
volume (or gain)
of
the
subwoofer up until
the
subwoofer's volume
level matches
the
output
of
your
main speakers.
After
this setup
is
completed,
the
volume control on
your
system's main
amplifier
or
pre-amplifier
will
be
the
volume
control
for
both
your
subwoofer and
speakers together. If
your
subwoofer
is
connected
to
the
L/R Pre-
Amp
Outputs
of
a receiver
there
will
be no subwoofer volume in
that
receiver
to
set before setting
the
subwoofer's gain
control.
uPHASE"
0/180-
This
control
is
used
to
acoustically
match
the
subwoofer's
output
to
your
main speakers.
Select
the
position
either
0
°
or
180
°
in which
your
subwoofer
has
more
output
at
the
listening
position.
Off/Auto/On-
When this switch
is
in
the
"ON/AUTO"
position,
the
subwoofer
will
automatically
turn
"on"
when
it
senses a
signal. It will
automatically
go
into
"standby
mode"
after
15-20 minutes
with
no
signal. When
this
switch
is
in
the
"OFF"
position,
the
subwoofer
will
remain
"off"
until
the
switch
is
manually
turned
back
to
the
"ON/
AUTO"
position.
Power LED indicator -
Located on
the
front
baffle,
this
LED indicates
the
operating
status
of
the
built-in
amplifier. The LED
will
light
green
when
the
amplifier
is on and receiving a
signal. If
the
LED
is
dark
and
not
lit,
the
amplifier
is
off. For
more
information
on
the
controls
mentioned
in
this
manual and on bass
management,
see
your
dealer
or
visit
www.klipsch.com

Klipsch R-12SW Specifications

General

Subwoofer type	-
Subwoofer peak power	400 W
Subwoofer sensitivity	116 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter	305 mm
Subwoofer frequency range	29 - 120 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	12 \
Material	MDF
Bass reflex	Yes
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Subwoofer depth	470 mm
Subwoofer width	355.6 mm
Subwoofer height	406.4 mm
Subwoofer weight	15000 g