REFERENCE ALL WEATHER
OUTDOOR SPEAKER
OWNER'S MANUAL
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(AW-500-SM model)
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.
The AW-500-SM can operate in two modes. When using one speaker, flip the switch to the
“Stereo” position and connect the “Front” or “Main” left and right channels of your system’s
power amplifier to both inputs (See Figure 2A). When using more than one AW-500-SM,
flip the switch to the “Mono” position and connect either output of your system’s power
amplifier to either input cup (See Figure 2B).
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. We recommend that you use 16-gauge or heavier stranded copper wire.
Use a lower gauge (heavier) wire for longer runs to reduce the amount of amplifier power lost due
to the wire’s resistance.
Figure 2
A
BUT FIRST: TYPES OF CONNECTORS
Bare wire. 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. Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts until the
holes 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 bind-
ing 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.
B
Pins. Many pre-made speaker cables are terminated with metal pins. Loosen the nuts on a pair of
binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are exposed, then insert the pins through the
holes. Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the pins — do not overtighten. Make sure that there is
no metal-to-metal contact between the two pins or binding posts. Failure to observe this precau-
tion at either end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or damage.
(AW-800-SW)
The AW-800-SW can operate in two modes. If the amplifier you are using is mono, flip the
switch to the left and connect the output of your system’s amplifier to either of the two
input connectors (See Figure 3A). For stereo use, flip the switch to the right and connect
the output of your system’s amplifier to both input connectors (See Figure 3B).
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 pre-
caution at either end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or damage.
Figure 3
A
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
(AW-400, AW-500, AW-525, AW-650 models)
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.)
B
Figure 1
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OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
You can then connect two all-weather series speaker to the right and left outputs of the
AW-800-SW (See Figure 4).
Limitations:
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This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product resulting from improper
installation, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, or wear from ordinary use or
environmental deterioration.
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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.
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This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with Klipsch’s
instructions.
This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers
and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer.
This limited warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer this product to another party.
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 COUN-
TRY. KLIPSCH’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED
TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. FOR CANADIAN
CUSTOMERS, KLIPSCH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, FOR THE PRODUCT. FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS, 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 LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. KLIPSCH DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CON-
SEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR
THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OR FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE
FOR USE. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR WHICH KLIPSCH 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.
Figure 4
An optional Weatherization and Safety kit is available from your Klipsch dealer. You may
want to install this in instances where the speaker connections are directly exposed to the
elements. This kit also includes a security cable that provides a secondary measure of
safety.
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 sur-
faces 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 form over spray. 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
binding posts on the rear of the cabinet to preserve their color-coding and conductivity.
Make sure that the black and red knobs are screwed down to cover the threaded metal
shafts and wrap the knobs securely in masking tape.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
The Warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States and Canada
shall comply with applicable law. To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the
dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.
Remove the grille 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 LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR KLIPSCH-BRANDED
IN-WALL, IN-CEILING AND OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
Klipsch warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective
materials and workmanship for the life of the product, if it is properly used and maintained. If this
product proves defective in either material or workmanship, Klipsch, 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, Klipsch 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.
Klipsch assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. To obtain a repair or replace-
ment under the terms of this warranty, please contact our customer service group at 1-800-
KLIPSCH. You will be required to submit a copy of the original receipt via fax or email. The receipt
must reflect that you are the original purchaser, the product was bought from an authorized
Klipsch retailer, and the product is still within warranty. You will be issued a return authorization
number (RA#) and asked to ship the defective product, together with proof of purchase and RA#,
prepaid insured to the address set forth Klipsch 137 Heampstead #278 Hope, AR 71801. Freight
collect shipments will be refused. Risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchas-
er. Once Klipsch receives the defective product, a repair or replacement order will be initiated.
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ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS
3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
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