Kitchen Labs ProMediaTM - Manual (Page 4)

PACKING LIST
4 Satellite speakers with pedestals and rubber isolation feet attached
1 Center channel with adjustable rear post and rubber isolation feet attached
1 Control tower with rubber isolation feet attached
1 Subwoofer with rubber isolation feet attached
2 Packets of individual speaker interconnects (3 front, 2 rear)
1 Owner’s manual
1 Packet of 3 individual audio cables
1 Power cord
WIRING INSTA L L AT I O N
DO NOTC O N N E C T THE POWER CORD TO THE PROMEDIA5.1 UNTILA L L
CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ARE CORRECT. TURN OFF THE POWER TO
YOUR COMPUTER, OR A N Y OTHER DEVICE, BEFORE MAKING THE CONNECTIONS.
Please refer to the quick connection guide included in this manual before wiring.
Most PCs are set up with at least a two-channel soundcard. If your soundcard has
only one stereo output jack, it is a two-channel soundcard. The ProMedia 5.1 is
optimized for connection to and use with a 5.1 channel soundcard, or any audio
device with discrete channel outputs in a 5.1 configuration.
The ProMedia 5.1 has five channels and a subwoofer. It can be adapted to deliver
two channels, four channels or six channels of audio, depending upon hookup. There
is no harm if the rear left and right (L/R) and center/sub channels are not fully utilized
(not plugged into), as in the case of two-channel play. If the device you are hooking
up has RCAjacks, a mini-plug adapter will be necessary and is readily available at a
local Radio Shack
® store or any stereo, appliance or computer retail outlet.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
1. Two of the satellite speakers should be symmetrically positioned on each side of
your computer video monitor to balance the sound in the front "soundstage." All
satellite speakers are magnetically shielded, and should not cause interference
with the computer monitor.
2.The center channel should be placed on top of the monitor or television, utilizing
the adjustable rear post to optimize the angle for the listening position.
3.Position the remaining two surround channel satellite speakers symmetrically and
behind the listening position. The satellites may be placed on a bookshelf, desk or
table. If rear positioning is impossible, place the speakers as far back, to the left
and right, as possible. Avoid putting the speakers on the floor as this impairs the
rear sound field and doesn’t provide a seamless sense of surround ambience. If
no other rear placement option is available, the pedestal stands may be removed
by unscrewing the threaded bolt to allow the rear speakers to be wall mounted.
This
1 /
4
" 20-thread bolt pattern was chosen to accommodate a wide variety of wall
brackets available at stereo and appliance stores nationwide. (Klipsch WB-1 wall
brackets are available for purchase at www.klipsch.com.)
4.Locate the subwoofer either directly under your computer desk, or close to the
front satellite speakers, allowing access to the AC outlet and soundcard
connections. The subwoofer's proximity to a wall or the floor will greatly enhance
the low frequency content of the system. It is important not to cover up the side
speakers or front vent port of the enclosure. Also, be sure to provide enough
ventilation to the rear of the subwoofer, as the amplifier resides inside its
enclosure. The subwoofer should be no closer than 10" to the computer monitor to
avoid interference.
5.Position the speakers with safe routing of the interconnection cables in mind.
Speaker or power cables, which might be run across an area of foot traffic, should
be positioned against a wall or corner and taped down. Special "cable troughs"
are available from stereo, appliance and computer stores to assist in covering
cables, which may fall underfoot or across walkways. The front and center
speaker interconnects are four meters in length. The rear speaker interconnects
are six meters in length.
SIGNAL CONNECTION
FIVE-CHANNELDISCRETE CHANNELCONNECTION (5.1 SOUNDCARD)
1. The stereo mini-plug cables send the proper front, center, subwoofer and rear
(surround) signals to the amplifier housed in the subwoofer. Plug the cables into
the jacks marked "INPUTS" on the ProMedia 5.1’s subwoofer panel. Use the
GREEN plug in the "FRONT L/R" jack, the BLACK plug in the "REAR L/R" jack
and the ORANGE plug in the "CENTER/SUB" jack. Route the other end of these
cables into the 2-, 4-, or 5.1-channel soundcard output jacks on the rear of your
PC. Connect the GREEN plug to soundcard output number one for the front
signals, the BLACK plug to output number two for the rear (surround) channels,
and the ORANGE plug for center and subwoofer signals. This will ensure that all
channel signals are positioned and routed properly.
NOTE: If you have a two-channel soundcard, do not connect the BLACK or
ORANGE signal cables to the amplifier panel. If you are using a four-channel
soundcard, do not connect the ORANGE signal cable to the amplifier panel.
Since the unused channels will not amplify any signals, you don’t need to
connect the center speaker, or for a two-channel soundcard, the rear speakers.
2. Connect the control tower cable, which has the round DIN multi-pin plug, into the
ProMedia 5.1 subwoofer panel connector marked "VOLUME CONTROL."
Ensure that the flat side of the plug is facing up.
3. One of the six amplifier channels powers the subwoofer itself, while the other five
amplifier sections feed the satellite and center speakers through their own
speaker cables. From the subwoofer amplifier panel, connect the five satellite
interconnects (including the center channel) to each of the five speakers. The
front and center satellite speaker interconnects are four meters long, and the rear
satellite speaker interconnects are six meters long. The wire ends attach to the
amplifier and satellite speakers to allow for speaker wire upgrades if desired. Be
sure to observe the polarity (+/-) settings at each tinned wire end for connection.
To ensure proper bass response and aural imaging, it is VERY IMPORTANT that
all of the positive terminals are connected in proper polarity. In other words, avoid
having the positive (+) bare lead from a satellite speaker connected to the
negative (-) terminal on the subwoofer enclosure. Route the speaker cables
safely, to avoid a tripping danger.