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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. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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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: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
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.
thanK yOU
Thank you for your purchase of the Klipsch Gallery Series speakers! Each speaker
blends versatile, superior styling with legendary Klipsch lifelike sound for seam-
less integration into any décor. The G-12, G-16 and G-28 speakers are designed
to operate vertically or horizontally as left, center, right or surround speakers while
the G-42 soundbar 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.
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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
Klipsch suggests placing the G-12, G-16 or G-28 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 G-42 three-channel soundbar 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/SOUndbar pEdEStal inStallatiOn
If you place your G-12,G-16,G-28 speakers or G-42 soundbar 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 G-12, G-16 and G-28 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 G-48 Soundbar can only be attached horizontally
to its pedestal. Attach the pedestal as follows:
1. Insert speaker wires (one set for G-12, G-16 and G-28 and three sets, left,
right and center channel for G-42 soundbar) inside hole in pedestal back
and pull through pedestal top (See Diagram 1).
2. Position speaker/soundbar on ridge on pedestal top, lining up the holes in
the top with the threaded inserts on the speaker (the G-12 has just one
insert when in horizontal position and it should lineup with left hole on
pedestal top).
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw the screws partially into the speaker
inserts, without tightening them.
4. If vertical mounting, attach speaker wires (see "Diagram 1"), adjust wires
to fit in recessed area around terminals and tighten Phillips screws on
pedestal. If horizontal mounting, route speaker wire from the rear center
of speaker through channel(s) to the speaker terminals, attach speaker
wires in same manner as vertical mounting, then tighten Phillips screws on
pedestal. With the G-42 soundbar, use both channels to route all three sets
of wires to the speaker terminals. (Note: using speaker wire larger than 18
gauge may not allow wire(s) to completely fit in channels). If needed, use
the included adhesive strip to hold excess wire in place.