Musica RVX But First Types of Connectors, Stand Adjustment and Wall Mounting, Further Details

Surround Back Speakers: If your electronics support Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX, or DTS-	BUT FIRST: TYPES OF CONNECTORS
ES 7.1 or 6.1-channel surround, you can place one or two speakers behind the seating area to
serve as surround back speakers. As with the left and right surrounds, the optimum location is	Bare wire — Pull the two conductors apart for about an inch and strip approximately 1/4” of
above seated ear level. If you are using just one back surround speaker, it should be centered	insulation from the end of each. (A wire stripper will simplify this, but you can use an ordinary
behind the listening area; if you are using two, they should be spaced fairly close together. With	pocket knife to cut around and through the insulation down to the wire.) Twist the strands of wire on
this type of system, the regular left and right surrounds should be located adjacent to the seating	each individual conductor tightly together. Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts until the holes
area rather than behind it.	through the metal posts are exposed, then insert the bare wire through the holes. Screw the nuts
	down finger-tight on the wire. Make sure that no strands of wire are touching from one binding post
STAND ADJUSTMENT AND WALL MOUNTING	to the other or to any strands from the other conductor. Failure to observe this precaution at either
The RVX-42’s attach to their stands via a bolt that allows them to be used in either the vertical ori-	end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or damage.
entation as they are shipped for shelf top use or horizontally, as is typical for center channel use.	Pins — Many pre-made speaker cables are terminated with metal pins. Loosen the nuts on a
To adjust the base, remove the stand bolt tool from the rear of the unit and remove the bolt from
	pair of binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are exposed, then insert the pins
the stand. Reposition the stand in the center mounting point and then replace the stand bolt tool
	through the holes. Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the pins — do not over-tighten. Make
in the opening that the stand bolt was previously installed within. (See Figure 2).
	sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the two pins or binding posts. Failure to
	observe this precaution at either end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or
	damage.
	Spade lugs — Some speaker cables are terminated with U-shaped connectors called spade
	lugs. Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts and slip the spade lugs around the metal posts.
	Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the lugs and inspect to ensure they have remained firmly
	in place. Make sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the two lugs or binding
	posts. 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: KEEPING IT STRAIGHT
Figure 2	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 localization will
You may also use an optional wall or ceiling mount that will fit the provided 3/8" – 16 inserts.	be degraded.
Please see your authorized Klipsch dealer to determine which model is right for you.
	The easiest way to ensure that your speakers are wired in phase is to always connect the
To install the RVX-42, follow the instructions below:	positive and negative output terminals on your amplifier or receiver to the matching input
1. Locate the included wall mount template with bubble level and position on the wall in the desired	terminals on your speakers: positive ("+", color-coded red) to positive and negative ("–", color-
location.	coded black) to negative. (See Figure 3).
2. Mark the screw locations for the model you are installing.
3. Screw #8 pan head wood screws (at least two inches in length) into a wood stud or dry wall
anchors with the appropriate load rating. Leave the screw heads protruding from the wall surface
approximately 1/4” and adjust as needed when hanging the speaker.

4.Attach the supplied self-stick rubber pads to the rear of the speaker.

5.Connect the speaker wire to the speakers binding posts. See “Speaker to Amplifier: Keeping it straight

6. Flip the switch at the top of the rear of the speaker to “On Wall” for accurate bass response.
7. Hook the speaker keyholes on the screw heads protruding from the wall. Adjust the height of
the screw heads for a snug fit. Do not over-tighten.
8. Fine tune the speaker’s angle if using an optional wall mount that fits the provided 3/8" – 16 inserts.
CONNECTIONS
Note: Proper connection of your speakers to your amplifier or receiver is vital to obtaining good sound
quality. Please follow these directions carefully. Sloppy connections can cause amplifier malfunction
or damage.
Klipsch Reference Series speakers are wired internally with multiple gauges of high-purity copper		Figure 3
wire, carefully selected and wound to ensure optimum signal transfer at all frequencies. You will obtain	Most pre-terminated speaker cables have color-coded connectors that make it easy to match
best performance from your speakers if you connect them to your amplifier or receiver with similar
	output and inputs correctly. If yours do not, or if you are making your own out of paired,
quality wire available from your dealer. We recommend that you use 18-gauge or heavier (lower-			ENGLISH
	two-conductor wire, look for identifying marks on the insulation of the two conductors.
gauge) stranded copper wire. Use a lower gauge (heavier) wire for longer runs to reduce the amount
	Normally there will be printing, a stripe or a molded ridge along one of the conductors.
of amplifier power lost due to the wire’s resistance.