Klipsch FLEXUS CORE 100 Sound Bar User Guide

Klipsch FLEXUS CORE 100 Sound Bar

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Flexus Core 100 Sound Bar
• Wireless Connectivity: Klipsch Connect Plus App
• Additional Components: Subwoofers (SUB 100, SUB 200), Surround Speakers (SURR 100, SURR 200)
• Input/Output: HDMI eARC, Optical, USB-C, Sub Out
• Control Features: Virtual Remote, Equalizer, Channel Control

Product Usage Instructions

Add to Your System

The Flexus Sound System is designed to be expandable. You can add up to two wireless subwoofers and two wireless surround speakers to enhance your home theater experience.

For detailed instructions on expanding your system, visit klipsch.com/flexus- get-started .

Inside the Package

• Soundbar
• Wall-Mount Template
• Wall Mount Brackets (2)
• Wrench
• Power Cord
• HDMI Cable
• Flexus Remote
• Wall Mount Screws (2)

Sound Bar Controls

• On/Off
• Volume Up/Down
• Source Select (Toggle)

Connecting to Power

1. Ensure the sound bar is unplugged.
2. Connect the power cord to the sound bar and a power outlet.
3. Turn on the sound bar using the On/Off button.

Connecting Wired Subwoofer

If using the Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200:

• Connect the Sub Out port of the sound bar to the Sub In port of the subwoofer.
• Alternatively, connect the LFE Out of the sound bar to the LFE In of the subwoofer.
• Adjust the crossover/low pass settings for optimal sound output.

LED Brightness Settings

You can adjust the LED brightness of the sound bar by following the provided steps in the manual.

Flexus Remote 100 Functions

• On/Off
• Source Select (HDMI eARC, Optical)
• Play/Pause
• Surround Level Adjustment
• Bass Level Adjustment
• Sound Mode Selection (Movie/Music)
• Dialog Boost Control
• Night Mode Activation/Deactivation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I pair additional wireless subwoofers and surround speakers?

A: To pair additional speakers, refer to the user manual or visit klipsch.com /flexus-get-started for detailed instructions on the pairing process.

Q: Can I use the Flexus Core 100 with external HDMI sources?

A: Yes, you can connect external HDMI sources like streaming boxes, Blu-Ray players, gaming consoles through your TV to utilize the sound bar for audio output.

KLIPSCH CONNECT PLUS APP

Scan the QR code for enhanced functionality.

• Virtual Remote
• Equalizer
• Channel Control
• Support

ADD TO YOUR SYSTEM

Flexus Sound System is built to grow with you. Add up to two wireless subwoofers and two wireless surround speakers to create a home theater.
For more information, please visit: klipsch.com/flexus-get- started

INSIDE

• Sound Bar
• Wall-Mount Template
• Remote
• Wall Mount Brackets
• Wall Mount Screws
• Power Cord
• HDMI Cable
• Wrench

SOUND BAR CONTROLS

• On / Off
• Source Select (Toggle)
• Volume Down
• Volume Up

SOUND BAR INPUT/OUTPUT

• Power
• IR (Impulse Response)
• Optical
• Sub Out
• Flexus Transmitter Port
• Pair Button

DIRECT WALL MOUNTING

CONNECTING TO POWER

CONNECTING WIRED SUBWOOFER

LED BRIGHTNESS

• Press x1
• BRIGHT
• DIM
• OFF AFTER INACTIVITY

FLEXUS REMOTE 100

CONNECTIONS – HDMI eARC

CONNECTIONS – DIGITAL OPTICAL

CONNECTIONS – EXTERNAL HDMI SOURCE THROUGH TV

Use this connection method when using external HDMI sources (Streaming boxes, Blu-Ray Players, gaming consoles, etc) to play audio/video content, and want to use TV as the source switch.
Note: This connection method will only support Dolby Atmos playback if your TV supports HDMI eARC. Check your TV owner’s manual for compatibility. Dolby Atmos playback also requires Dolby Atmos content and Dolby Atmos compatible playback hardware.

CONNECTIONS – EXTERNAL AUDIO VIA DIGITAL OPTICAL

Use this connection method when connecting audio sources with a digital optical output, such as CD Players, PC audio servers, or streaming audio players.
Note: Digital connection only supports Dolby Audio-Dolby Digtial Decoding, not Dolby Atmos.

TURN OFF TV SPEAKERS

ADJUSTING BASS LEVEL

NIGHT MODE

DIALOGUE MODE

BLUETOOTH® PAIRING MODE

Hold >1 Seconds (Flexus Core)

Example only. Your device may differ.

FACTORY RESET

Hold 10 Seconds

Clears Bluetooth ® pairing history and user programmed IR commands

DECODING AND PLAYBACK MODES

LPCM Up to 8 Channels
Dolby Audio-Dolby Digital (2.0, 5.1, Etc.)
Dolby Audio-Dolby Digital Plus (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, Etc.)
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Atmos

Flexus Core 100 comes equipped with several user selectable playback modes. Depending on which playback mode the user has selected, the system will decode the surround sound signal. The following chart shows which playback modes will result in which
type of surround sound from the system, along with the recommended uses for each mode. For more information on decoding and TV compatibility, visit support.klipsch.com

USER SELECTED INPUT MODE| OUTPUT FORMAT|

RECOMMENDED FOR:

---|---|---
MOVIE (DEFAULT)| Dolby Atmos mixed to 5.1.4| The most immersive and complete system tuning for everyday use. Perfect for shows and movies, Movie mode upmixes all signals into all available channels and virtualizes a wide soundstage. Movie mode boosts surround effects and increases dialog clarity.
MUSIC| Dolby Atmos mixed to 5.1.4| Optimized to keep music sounding like the artist intended, Music mode disables virtualization, dialog enhancement, and boosted surround experience while maintaining upmixing stereo sources

to all available channels.

LED DISPLAY

INPUTS

| BT| Bluetooth Input Selected
DIGITAL| Digital (Optical) input Selected
TV| HDMI-eARC input Selected
USB| USB Thumb Drive Input
SOUND MODES| MOVIE (Default)| Movie Mode ON
MUSIC| Music Mode ON

DIALOG MODE

| DLG OFF| Dialog Boost Off
DLG LOW| Dialog Boost Low
DLG MED| Dialog Boost Medium
DLG HIGH| Dialog Boost High
NIGHT MODE| NGT OFF| Night Mode OFF
NGT ON| Night Mode ON
 | DISPLAY| BAR STATUS
---|---|---

LEVEL ADJUST

| [SOURCE] XX| System Volume Setting [0] – [50]
MUTE| System Muted / Volume Set To Minimum
[SOURCE] MAX| System Volume Set To Max
BASS [XX]| Bass equalizer volume [-6] – [+6]
CEC TOGGLE| CEC [XXX]| CEC Protocol Turned [On] or [Off]

DECODING

| DOLBY SURROUND| Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD)
DOLBY ATMOS| Dolby Atmos Input
PCM| PCM or LPCM Input

OTHER

| BT PAIRING| Pairing Bluetooth
BT PAIRED| Bluetooth Paired
LED HI| LED high brightness
LED LOW| LED low brightness

POWER CONSUMPTION

INFORMATION OF POWER CONSUMPTION

STANDBY MODE| Power consumption is lower than 0.5W at this mode.

BLUETOOTH MODE

| In this mode, when there is no signal output, the idle power consumption is lower than 0.5W after 15 minutes.

HDMI MODE

| In this mode, when there is no signal output, the idle power consumption is lower than 0.5W after 15 minutes.

OPTICAL MODE

| In this mode, when there is no signal output, the idle power consumption is lower than 0.5W after 15 minutes.
USB MODE| In this mode, when there is no signal output, the idle power consumption is lower than 0.5W after 15 minutes.

• “The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Klipsch Group, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.”
• Dolby, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
• The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. USE ONLY with the 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.

13.  UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.  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 xposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. 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.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.

19. The equipment shall be used at maximum 113˚F / 45˚C ambient temperature.

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

    • WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instruction.

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

    • WARNING: This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

    • WARNING: Do not place batteries in mouth or ingest. Chemical burn hazard. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

    • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

    • WARNING: If battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children and pets.

    • WARNING: Do not handle leaking or damaged Lithium batteries.

    • WARNING: Risk of leakage. Only use the specified type of batteries. Never mix new and used batteries. Observe correct polarity. Remove batteries from products that are not in use for extended periods of time. Store batteries in a dry place.

    • WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

    • WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

    • WARNING: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

    • WARNING: Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.
      Please dispose of any used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
      CAUTION
      

    • WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

    • Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.

    • WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.

EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Eligible to bear the CE mark; Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; European Union EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU; European Union WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU; European Union Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC; European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Directive 2006/121/EC; European Union Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.
This product contains batteries that are covered under the 2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity by contacting your dealer, distributor, or Klipsch Group, Inc.’s worldwide headquarters. Contact information can be found here: http://www.klipsch.com/Contact-Us

WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.

This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste of 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.

FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Caution: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules, this device is to comply with Class B limits. All peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified peripherals or non- shielded cables my result in interference to radio or reception.

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

SOUND BAR WARRANTY –

FLEXUS CORE 100, CORE 200, AND CORE 300

WARRANTY – U.S.
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 two (2) 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 JURIS-DICTION 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.

3502 WOODVIEW TRACE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA

KLIPSCH.COM
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Klipsch and Keepers of the Sound are trademarks of Klipsch Group, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Klipsch Group, Inc. is under license.
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