Klipsch RP140D Matte Black Home Speaker Owner’s Manual

: October 31, 2023
: Klipsch

Table of Contents

Klipsch RP140D Matte Black Home Speaker
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CONNECTING
DIAGRAM
FAQs
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Klipsch RP140D Matte Black Home Speaker

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

READ these instructions.
KEEP these instructions.
HEED all warnings.
FOLLOW all instructions.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with a dry cloth.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING : No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.

THANK YOU
Thank you for your purchase of the Klipsch Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall speakers! Each speaker blends versatile, superior styling with legendary Klipsch® lifelike sound for seamless integration into any décor. The RP-140D, RP-240D, and RP-640D speakers are designed to operate vertically or horizontally as left, center, right or surround speakers while the RP-440D sound bar combines the three front channels in one aesthetic cabinet. Each model comes with a high-quality, elegant, tempered glass base for stand, table or bookshelf placement and keyhole mounts for on-wall placement.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register your product online at www.klipsch.com/register

Klipsch Group Inc, (KGI) will keep you up-to-date on new products and promotions
Your personal information will never be resold
This registration information is not used for warranty purposes.
Please retain your receipt for warranty claims.

ROOM PLACEMENT
Before You Start — Some Klipsch speakers have feet and other accessories that may need to be installed prior to use.

Left and Right Main Channel Speakers
For the most spacious sound, KGI suggests placing the RP-140D, RP-240D or RP-640D front left/right speakers six to 15 feet (2 to 4.5m) apart with the listening position about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. Excellent sound can still be achieved by placing/wall-mounting these speakers close to both sides of your TV if that is more aesthetically pleasing.

Center Channel Speakers
Speakers used as center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that they appear to come from the video screen. These speakers should therefore be placed/wall-mounted horizontally, as close to the screen as possible, preferably at least 1″ directly below the screen. The RP- 440D three-channel sound bar should also be placed/wall-mounted this way.

Rear Surround Channel Speakers
Speakers used as surround speakers should be placed approximately 2 feet above the listening position. Typically this will be about 5-7 feet above the floor. The surrounds should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to the listening position. Another option would be on the wall behind the listening position. The final surround speaker placement depends on your room’s characteristics.

SPEAKER/SOUND BAR PEDESTAL INSTALLATION
If you place your RP-140D, RP-240D, RP-640D speakers or RP-440D sound bar on a stand, table, etc. (vs. mounting on the wall), you will need to attach the provided tempered glass pedestals with the included screws. Before you attach a pedestal, have the speaker wire that will attach to that speaker available since attaching the pedestal and connecting the speaker wire to a speaker are done at the same time (see “Connecting” section for proper wire connection). The RP-140D, RP-240D and RP-640D speakers can be attached vertically or horizontally onto their pedestals and, therefore, have threaded inserts in two different positions on the rear of these speakers. The RP-440D sound bar can only be attached horizontally to its pedestal. Attach the pedestal as follows:

Insert speaker wires (one set for RP-140D, RP-240D, and RP-640D and three sets, left, right and center channels for RP-440D sound bar) inside hole in the pedestal back and pull through the pedestal top (See Diagram 2).
Position speaker/soundbar on ridge on the pedestal top, lining up the holes in the top with the threaded inserts on the speaker (the RP-140D has just one insert when in a horizontal position and it should lineup with left hole on pedestal top). (See Diagram 2)
Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw the screws partially into the speaker inserts, without tightening them. (See Diagram 2)
If vertical mounting, attach speaker wires (see Diagram 1), adjust wires to fit in recessed area around terminals and tighten Phillips screws on the pedestal. If horizontal mounting, route speaker wire from the rear center of speaker through channel(s) to the speaker terminals, attach speaker wires in the same manner as vertical mounting, then tighten Phillips screws on the pedestal. With the RP-440D sound bar, use both channels to route all three sets of wires to the speaker terminals. (See Diagram 3) (Note: using speaker wire larger than 18 gauge on the RP-440D may not allow wire(s) to completely fit in channels). If needed, use the included adhesive strip to hold excess wire in place. To change the Klipsch logo direction on the speaker front gently pull out one side of it and rotate 45˚.

SPEAKER/SOUND BAR ON-WALL INSTALLATION
If you mount your RP-140D, RP-240D, RP-640D speakers or RP-440D sound bar on a wall, do not attach the pedestals. Determine a suitable location for each speaker to wall-mount and complete all wiring to all speaker positions before mounting speakers to the wall. Do not ceiling-mount.

If you have the RP-640D or RP-440D, use the included template and choose mount position for the speaker (horizontal or vertical). Pin template to wall, making sure it is level (when horizontally mounting) or plumb (when vertically mounting) and positioned correctly, centered with the TV’s center points for example. Mark on wall the pilot hole locations through the template and remove template. If you have the RP-140D or RP-240D, mark on wall 2 pilot hole points 9.26”apart for the RP-140D or 13.25”apart for the RP-240D (make sure the points are lined up so that the speaker hangs straight up and down vertically or level horizontally). For all speakers, Leave a minimum of one inch space between speaker cabinet and TV. Keep in mind that, when mounted, the speaker will “lock” into position 5/16” lower than where the pilot holes are drilled.
Pre-drill pilot holes in marked locations. If drilling into a wall stud (ideal) it is recommended to use #10 mounting screws (not included) to mount the speaker bracket (RP-640D and RP-440D) or the speaker itself (RP-140D and RP-240D). If there is no stud where a pilot hole is located, install wall anchors (not included) into the pilot holes to hold the bracket or speaker instead. Wall anchors should be rated to at least 6 pounds (RP-140D and RP-240D) or 12 pounds (RP-640D and RP-440D).
If vertical wall-mounting, feed speaker wire into speaker bottom area and attach each wire to appropriate screw-terminal binding post (See Diagram 2). If horizontal wall-mounting, feed speaker wire to channel(s) that start on the back center part of the speaker, then continue running wire through the channel(s) and attach each wire to the appropriate screw-terminal binding post the same as if vertical mounting. (See Diagram 3) (Note: using speaker wire larger than 18 gauge may not allow wire(s) to completely fit in channels). If needed, stick the included adhesive strip on a point over the channel to hold the wires in place in the channel. To change the Klipsch logo direction on the speaker front gently pull out one side of it and rotate 45˚.
Gently push the speaker onto the two tabs on the mounted bracket through its keyholes (RP-640D and RP-440D) or onto the two screws in the wall (RP-140D and RP-240D) and push 5/16” down to lock into position.

CONNECTING

RP-140D, RP-240D, RP-640D Connection – Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED “positive” (+) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of the left speaker to the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of your amplifier’s left channel. Repeat this procedure for connecting all remaining speakers to the appropriate amplifier channels.
RP-440D sound bar Connection – Since this speaker contains the LEFT, RIGHT and CENTER channels, connect each one of these channels from your amplifier as above to the designated “Left”, “Right” and “Center” terminals on the RP-440D.
Make sure that no bare wires from any of the connections touch each other or any other terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment.

SPEAKER CARE AND CLEANING

Your Klipsch Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall Speaker has a durable finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The unique grille for the speaker consists of a piece of sheer rectangular cloth with metal rods along two sides. It is held in place by magnets embedded in a slot on each side of the rear of the cabinet. Carefully pull the metal rod away from one side, then the other to remove grille. The grille is designed to be as lightweight and acoustically transparent as possible so there is no rigid framework behind it. Because of this, it might be necessary to “smooth” the cloth once the grille is attached to the cabinet by using two thumbs to pull the cloth taught from top to bottom (or side to side if unit is mounted horizontally).

DIAGRAM

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EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
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This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. Klipsch is a registered trademark of Klipsch Group Inc.