Klipsch RSM-400 Residential Surface Mount Outdoor Loudspeakers Owner’s Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Klipsch
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Klipsch RSM-400 Residential Surface Mount Outdoor Loudspeakers Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all instructions.
- DO NOT submerse apparatus beneath water.
- CLEAN ONLY with 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 bracket specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
- 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.
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 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 : No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
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.
ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH PURCHASE
Thank you for your purchase of Klipsch outdoor loudspeakers. After reading this manual and connecting your system, you will hear the result of over 75 years of stringent engineering and class-leading research and development. Like all Klipsch products, your outdoor loudspeakers feature 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 controlled dispersion, which translates to unequaled power, detail and dynamics, the hallmarks of “The Klipsch Sound.” Please be sure to register online at www.klipsch.com/register so we are better able to serve you. Again, thank you for choosing Klipsch and we hope that your speakers bring life to your music for many years.
KLIPSCH RESIDENTIAL SURFACE MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS
(RSM-400, RSM-525, RSM-650, RSM-800)
The Klipsch Residential Surface Mount loudspeakers are a coaxial design, excluding the RSM-400. using a high performance bass driver for the low frequencies. Tractrix Hyperfold Ports with a 5 stage folded horn included in each port are used to improve sound dispersion, allowing the speaker system to radiate sound waves more evenly in all directions. A 1” Titanium dome, compression driver mounted to round, modified tractrix horn, with mumps (patented), provides 105 degrees of coverage for clean and efficient reproduction of the high and midrange frequencies. The RSM-400 is a two way with a 3/4” dome compression driver mounted to a tractrix horn.
Klipsch Residential Surface Mount loudspeakers are constructed from UV-
resistant material and are remarkably durable against the elements. With an
IPX6 rating while mounted horizontal with a 20 degree down angle, they are
highly water resistant.
They can be painted to match any trim or siding color.
PLACEMENT
The Residential Surface Mount models are perfect for patios, decks, swimming pools, porches or any other place where exposure to the elements makes conventional loudspeaker usage unsuitable.
(RSM-400, RSM-525, RSM-650, RSM-800)
To achieve the best performance from your speakers, place the pair on the same wall facing the listening area and space them six to fifteen feet apart. For a higher quality stereo image, angle down, or toe in, the speakers toward the primary listening area. This is especially important in installations that place the speakers well above ear level. Some additional bass will result if you place the speakers in a corner or near a wall. This provides greater bass coupling due to the additional reflected energy from the walls
WALL MOUNTING
Please consult your dealer, custom installer or building contractor in before installation. Included with your speakers are ”C” style mounting brackets constructed of weather-resistant, powder-coated zinc. These brackets attach to the speaker with the supplied low profile knobs that thread onto the top and bottom studs protruding from the cabinet. This allows the speaker to be angled to the left or right when mounted vertically, or up and down when mounted horizontally. After determining the desired location and orientation of your speakers, remove the bracket from the loudspeaker and use it as a template to mark the location of the mounting holes. Check the alignment of the holes with a torpedo level before drilling the pilot hole. Use #10-12 2.5” – 3” long pan head screws to attach the bracket into a wall stud. Affix the speaker to the bracket with the supplied knobs. Be sure to leave enough clearance between the end of the bracket and any adjacent wall or ceiling for installation of the knobs.
If a wall stud is not available, use the appropriate type of drywall or
masonry anchor to support the weight of the
speaker, allowing for a generous safety margin.
You may also use an optional wall or ceiling mount that will fit the provided 3/8” – 16 inserts. Please see your authorized Klipsch dealer to see which model is right for you.
CONNECTIONS
When making any type of speaker wire connection, be sure to observe proper
polarity. Most speaker wire and connectors are color-coded.
Typically, red is positive (+) and black is negative (–), or ground. It does
not matter which wire conductor is connected to the positive or negative
connection of your equipment as long as it is consistent.
Pull the two conductors apart for about an inch and strip approximately
1/4-inch of insulation from the end of each. (A wire stripper will simplify
this, but you can use an ordinary pocket knife to cut around and through the
insulation down to the wire.)
Twist the strands of wire on each individual conductor tightly together. Push
in the spring-loaded speaker terminal and insert the corresponding wire.
Release the terminal and the wire will be securely held in place. Make sure
that no strands of wire are touching from one binding post to the other or to
any strands from the other conductor. Failure to observe this precaution at
either end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or damage.
OTHER TYPES OF SPECIALTY CONNECTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE HOOKING UP YOUR SPEAKERS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED KLIPSCH DEALER FOR SUGGESTIONS AND FURTHER DETAILS.
SPEAKERS TO AMPLIFIER
(RSM-400, RSM-525, RSM-650, RSM-800)
One of the most important things about hooking up your speakers is keeping
them in the same polarity, or phase. If they are connected out of phase, bass
and sound imaging will be degraded.
The easiest way to ensure that your speakers are wired in phase is to always
connect the positive and negative output terminals on your amplifier or
receiver to the matching input terminals on your speakers: positive (“+”,
color-coded red) to positive and negative (“–”, color-coded black) to
negative. (See Figure 1.)
PAINTING
The grille and cabinet of your speakers may be painted. For best results,
lightly sand all surfaces to be painted (cabinet and grille) with 300-400 grit
sandpaper. Wash these surfaces with a moistened cloth dipped into a mild
detergent to remove any fingerprints or grease. Allow speaker to dry before
painting.
Care must be taken to mask off the front of the speaker to protect the
tweeter, woofer and front panel from overspray. This will maintain the
existing uniform dark color behind the grille and protect the woofer and
tweeter from being damaged by the paint. Affix masking tape to the inboard
wall of the grille groove and attach plastic or newspaper to the tape to cover
the entire front panel of the speaker. Also before painting, mask the speaker
wire push terminals on the rear of the cabinet to preserve their conductivity.
Remove the grill set screws, grille and speaker terminal cover before
painting. For best results, use several light coats of paint instead of one
heavy coat. This will help prevent the perforations in the grille from
becoming clogged with paint.
LIMITED WARRANTY INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
Applicable to Klipsch Indoor-Outdoor Speaker
Products created after April, 2017.
United States
Klipsch Group, Inc., (KGI), 3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200, Indianapolis,
Indiana (USA) 46268, warrants to the original retail purchaser that this
product will be free from defective materials and workmanship for five (5)
years from the date of purchase, subject to the limitations below. This
warranty period is not extended if we
repair or replace the product. Except as limited below, if this product proves
defective in either material or workmanship, KGI, at its option, will (a)
repair the product, or (b) replace the product, at no charge for parts or
labor. If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired
effectively or replaced with an identical model, KGI at its sole option may
replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some
cases, modification to the mounting surface may be required where a new model
is substituted. KGI assumes no responsibility or liability for such
modification. To obtain a repair or replacement under the terms of this
warranty, you must return the product to the dealer from which it was
purchased with your original receipt. If return of the product to the dealer
from which it was purchased is impossible, you must contact our warranty
service number at 1-800-554-7724 to arrange for return of the product to us or
in-field destruction of the product at our option, as well as provision of
your original receipt to us. Return, repair, and replacement shipping,
liability, and cost is the responsibility of the original retail purchaser.
Limitations:
- This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product arising, in whole or in part, from improper installation, storage, transportation, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, unauthorized repair, modification, or wear from ordinary use or environmental deterioration.
- This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, including paint damage, or consequential damage to other components or premises which may result for any reason from the failure of the product.
- This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with KGI’s instructions.
- This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from Klipsch Group, Inc. or an authorized dealer (See: www.klipsch.com/dealers).
- This limited warranty terminates if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers this product.
- This limited warranty is null and void for defects or damage caused by installation or repair performed by any person or entity other than a Klipsch authorized installer or dealer.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES, JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. KGI’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. KGI DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES OR FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR WHICH KGI MAY BE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. SOME STATES, JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE U.S.
The Warranty on this product shall comply with applicable law when sold to a consumer outside of the United States. To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.
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International Corporation. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of
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