Kenwood SW-305 Speaker User Manual
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1. 3 4 6 CONNCCHONS aiarra etian iaaeaie 7 Controls and 10 OT re 11 In Case Of difficulty uu 11 6 12 Before applying power SW 305 EN Important Items Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcohol etc for these agents may cause discoloration In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform the plastic component IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual Follow all the safety and operating instructions These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 1 Power sources The appliance should be connected to 8 power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance If yo2. parts DINI SW 505D SUBWOOFER 3 LOE TO 92010000 OLOJO 58 559550 9918 umim OO 5 Bo 9666 55 OOOO A A PRE OUT 2 Front speaker R Front speaker L 5 Se Pin plug cord Commercially available parts E Using two subwoofers Speaker cord H Commercially available parts 1 9 Front speaker R Front speaker L SW 505D Speaker terminals SUBWOOFER Amplifier or Receiver Right channel SW 505D SUBWOOFER Left channel ct imm ote x eco A OOOO 1AT Oooo p z FIOYES OOOO 999 aloe 66 6 66 ooo Ore Barer 6 wih 53 5 KO OOO 519 6 Aral Pin plug cord Commercially available parts however the volume of the subwoofer s cannot be interlocked with the amplifier volume Every time the amplifier volume is varied The subwoofer s can also be connected to the REC OUT or LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier in the same way as above In this case Note the subwoofer
3. 5 8 8 3 51 8 5 Using two subwoofers eno iz JAMPLIFIER Gy E Dat Twist wires Insert the conductor conductor Push ES Release Speaker cord Commercially available parts Front speaker R CAUTION The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance specified by the amplifier or receiver in use Front speaker L L rA Twist wires conductor R Push Insert the conductor ES Release 9 Speaker cord Commercially available parts e 9 cy ama FROM F AMPLIFIER j g 0 2 9 8 c J SPEAKERS fg B 9 e o Ne SW 505D SUBWOOFER Right ch l Right channel 5 Front speaker R Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver FRONT SPA ERS B B SW
4. Far from the wall Wall Wall Near the corner Speaker installation position viewed from above Except for U S A and Canada CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit e Leave a space around the unit from the largest out side dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10cm Back panel 10 cm Howling If the Subwoofer is installed near an analog record turntable a howling sound may be generated If this occurs place the Subwoofer farther away from the turntable or reduce the Subwoofer volume By rotating the VOLUME CONTROL counterclock wise The howling phenomenon may also occur due to cross interference with a cas sette deck compact disc player or Laserdisc player although this is very rare If sound or picture seems to be distorted due to this reason place the Subwoofer farther away from other components or reduce its volume A Near the corner B Near the wall xo gt 5 D Far from the wall 5 a saa Frequency For U S A and Canada CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing h
5. 1 7 V 15 Speaker Enclosure iipitin Bass Reflex Floor Standing Type Speaker Unit 200 mm 8 Cone type Nominal Impedance 4 General Rated Power Consumption 90 W Dimensions Width 250 mm 9 13 16 Height 422 mm 16 5 8 Depth 408 mm 16 1 16 Net Weight 12 2 kg 26 9 Ib changed without notice Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations where water freezes as KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be otes KENWOOD SW 505D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B61 1183 00 EN B 6 f ore appl y ng p ower Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation SW 505D EN Units are designed for operation as follows 14 U S A and Canada scccicsicssssscssscscsscnicassaicassnscosscutosrntecsestcchstacri AC 120 V only AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER TiS OF ELECTR SHOCK OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI DO NOT OPEN FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH
6. Operation near a TV If the Subwoofer is installed too close to a TV color irregularities may be observed on the TV screen If such irregularities occur switch the power of the TV to OFF and then switch it ON again after waiting for a period of 15 to 30 minutes The influence of the Subwoofer on the TV picture may be improved by self demagnetization of the TV set If the color irregularities still persist move the Subwoofer farther away from the TV Connections SW 505D EN 17 Input output terminals INPUT o LINE x r a MONO o D OUTPUT P 9 80 Qe 9 TO SPEAKERS terminals FROM AMPLIFIER terminals C These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter Power cord i ifi i i To wall AC outlet minals of the amplifier to this unit A LINE jacks RCA type pin plug These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre Out jacks of the amplifier If the amplifier is equipped with a Subwoofer Pre Out jack Before connection Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver S
7. OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet Contact your dealer or nearest service center 15 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruction manual Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged F The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 17 Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size o
8. WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERALTRIANGLE IS INTENDED O 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 ELEC TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS 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 APPLIANCE Introduction Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to ex cellence in sound reproduction We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradition of quality components that our company represents So that you can get the most out of your unit we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual before you hook up and operate your system This will acquaint you with operating features and system connection considerations so that your listening plea sure will be enhanced right from the start You will notice that in all aspects of planning engineering styling operating convenience and adaptability we have sought to anticipate your needs and de sires Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your
9. from the walls Do not use the appliance on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings This appliance should notbe placed ina built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Water and moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near 8 bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in 8 wet basement or near 8 swimming pool etc A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation SW 305 EN 6 Temperature The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low or freezing temperatures The ideal ambient temperature is above 5 C 41 F Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Electric shock Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings If a metal objects such as a hair pin or a needle comes into contact with the inside of this appliance a dangerous electric shock may result For families with children never permit children to put anything especially metal inside this appliance 9 Enclosure removal Never remove the enclosure If the internal parts are touched accidentally a serious electric shock might occur 10 Magnetic fie
10. have the impedance specified by the am plifier or receiver in use FRONT SPEAKERS Twist wire s Insert the conductor conductor 2 3 es Push ES Release L Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker terminals 5 5 Amplifier or Re ceiver SW 305 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER Right channel UE as R Left channel ES Twist wi
11. volume should also be varied Controls and indicators 20 SW 505D EN POWER switch Press to switch the power to the Subwoofer ON OFF ON STANDBY indicator Lights up according to the operation modes of this unit as de scribed below Green nasses Power ON Operating status Rodaan Standby mode initiated by remote control Standby mode initiated by Auto Shut off func tion Extinguished Power OFF or power supply failure Auto Shut off The Subwoofer automatically returns to STANDBY mode amber light when no signal has been input for about 8 minutes When standby is initiated by Auto Shut off The subwoofer returns to the power ON status operating sta tus in a few seconds when a signal is input or when the power key of the remote control unit is pressed Remote control sensor Receives the transmission from the remote control unit PEAK INDICATOR indicator The brightness of this indicator varies according to the amplitude of the low frequency component in the input signal The PEAK INDICATOR indicator lights very brightly when the built in amplifier of the Subwoofer is overdriven If the Subwoofer is used in this condition the sound is distorted and the Subwoofer itself may also fail To prevent this reduce the volume of the Subwoofer or adjust the amplifier or receiver in order to reduce the input signal to the Subwoofer MODE select key This key s
12. 505D SUBWOOFER ooa 6 9 Ee ec c e c 000000 a KJO OOO LOO 5958 5 Left channel Front speaker L CAUTION The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance specified by the amplifier or receiver in use is one or two When the amplifier has two stereo speaker output circuits which can output signals simultaneously the front speakers do not have to be connected through the subwoofer s but can be connected directly to the amplifier whether the number of subwoofers used Connections SW 505D eee Using the Pre Out jacks 19 Before connection Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals to terminals and the terminals to terminals If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier may be damaged Using one subwoofer FRONT P Te 3 Speaker terminals Speaker cord Amplifier or Receiver Commercially available
13. KENWOOD SW 305 SW 505D gt se INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B61 1073 00 EN B 6 f ore appl y ng p ower Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation SW 305 EN Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada ccccscsicssssscssscscsscnicassascassascosssutvusotecsestccestacri AC 120 V only Europe a d YK cocci siisccececssccerectteentcccsieagieerie nie AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER TiS OF ELECTR SHOCK OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI DO NOT OPEN FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERALTRIANGLE IS INTENDED O 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 ELEC TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS 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 APPLIANCE Introduction Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to ex cellence in sound reproduction We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the
14. NTROL UNIT RC W0502 a Model RC W0502 Infrared ray system Plug in the power supply plug of the Subwoofer to the AC outlet and press the POWER switch on the Subwoofer to turn ON When power is ON Remote control operation is immediately available In Standby mode First press the POWER key of the re mote control unit to ON then press the desired key Loading batteries 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert batteries 3 Close the back cover Open by pushing the position Insert two RO3 AAA size batteries marked with the arrow according to the polarity indication than usual When the remote controllable distance shortens or remote control becomes impossible replace both of the batteries with new ones 2 Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a highfrequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light sensor In such a case change the system installation position to prevent the malfunction 1 The batteries initially supplied are intended for use in checking the remote control operations so their service life may be shorter Notes 21 22 Sound adjustment How to use the VOLUME CONTROL knob PHASE select key CROSSOVER control knob and SLOPE selector switch The VOLUME CONTROL knob PHASE select key CROSSOVER control knob and SLOPE selector switch can be adjusted to match the condition of the listening room and or the characteristics of the left and rig
15. Symptom Cause SW 305 EN Remedy No sound is output The connection cords are not plugged into the jacks properly The volume is set to the minimum The connected amplifier or receiver does not output the subwoofer pre out signal appli cable when the amplifier or receiver is equipped with the pre out on off function Connect them properly by referring to Con nections Adjust to an optimum volume Switch the subwoofer pre out switch of the connected amplifier or receiver to ON Sound volume is low The speaker cords are connected in the re verse phase The phase selection is not correct The pre out signal level of the connected am plifier or receiver is set to the minimum appli cable when the amplifier or receiver is equipped with the pre out level control function Connect the R and L cords with correct and polarity by referring to Connections Set the PHASE switch to a different phase Adjust the pre out level of the connected am plifier or receiver to an optimum level 11 SW 305 EN Subwoofer system with built in amplifier Magnetically shielded Amplifier Rated Output Power 100 W RMS 30 Hz 200 Hz 4 Q Phase Switching NORMAL REVERSE Input Sensitivity amp Input Impedance RCA type pin plug jack 100 mV 12 kQ 200 mV 12 kQ MONO Input Push type terminals
16. W 505D SUBWOOFER o 9291 53 05 s 5 1 i a 51 Bi Tiii joke a 3 040000 0 1 F 5 Sadr Oooo Mmm YOO 0 8 99 So Cebe a Legeg miimi COC 7 i 7 R SUBWOOFER 5 Jos PRE OUT Front speaker R Front speaker L R MONO 18 Connections SW 505D EN If the amplifier is not equipped with a Subwoofer Pre Out jack or if two subwoofers are to be used Before connection Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged aon terminals to When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals to terminals and the terminals If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier may be damaged aon Speaker cords are not supplied Please use a speaker cords with thick conductor Using one subwoofer Speaker cord Commercially available parts 98 oe Me SW 505D SUBWOOFER Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver
17. am plifier or receiver to an optimum level Radio broadcasts are interfered with by noise The interfered unit is installed near the subwoofer Install the subwoofer more apart from the radio receiver Amplifier Rated Output Power Phase Switching SW 505D Subwoofer system with built in amplifier Magnetically shielded 150 W RMS 30 Hz 200 Hz 4 Q NORMAL REVERSE Input Sensitivity amp Input Impedance RCA type pin plug jack Push type terminals Speaker Enclosure Speaker Unit Nominal Impedance General Rated Power Consumption Dimensions Net Weight 100 mV 12 200 mV 12 kQ MONO Input 1 7 V 15 Bass Reflex Floor Standing Type 250 mm 10 Cone type 4Q 50W Width 294 mm 11 9 16 Height 457 mm 18 Depth 415 mm 16 5 16 15 2 kg 33 5 Ib KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be Notey changed without notice e Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations where water freezes KENWOOD For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Re fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number
18. e 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 Accessories Remote control unit 1 Pin plug cord 1 al 4 Contents Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation A Before 14 A Safety precautions 14 Introduction 15 Important Items 15 16 Connections 17 Controls and 20 Remote control 21 Sound adjustment In case of difficulty SPOCifiC ations cs Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcohol etc for these agents may cause discoloration In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform t
19. eat radiation onto the top of unit Operation near a TV If the Subwoofer is installed too close to a TV color irregularities may be observed on the TV screen If such irregularities occur switch the power of the TV to OFF and then switch it ON again after waiting for a period of 15 to 30 minutes The influence of the Subwoofer on the TV picture may be improved by self demagnetization of the TV set If the color irregularities still persist move the Subwoofer farther away from the TV Connections SW 305 EN Input output terminals z INPUT FROM TO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS INPUT OUTPUT 5 J 3 Power cord To WALL AC OUTLET A FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT terminals These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter minals of the amplifier to this unit SPEAKERS OUTPUT terminals LINE jacks RCA type pin plug These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre Out jacks of the amplifier If the amplifier is equipped with a Subwoofer Pre Out jack Before connection Set the POWER sw
20. el is enhanced by the amplifier s tone control or loudness control 2 When operating the amplifier switches or when placing the stylus on an analog record set the amplifier volume to its minimum level Sound adjustment How to use the VOLUME CONTROL knob PHASE selector switch CROSSOVER control knob The VOLUME CONTROL knob PHASE selector switch and CROSS OVER control knob can be adjusted to match the condition of the listening room and or the characteristics of the left and right front speakers CROSSOVER control knob function CROSSOVER control knob Frequency Sound Pressure Level The characteristics above express the images and the details are different from the actual characteristics Examples of standard adjustment according to the type of front speakers Crossover frequency adjustment CROSSOVER control knob Front speaker Crossover Frequency Small speaker 120 200 Hz Medium speaker 80 120 Hz Large speaker 60 80 Hz Depending on the listening room condition and the front speaker characteristics other adjustment setting than the examples shown above may provide more natural bass sound and more effective bass reproduction Try various adjustment settings to select the optimum one for your listening room In case of difficulty A simple mistake may often be misunderstood as a failure In case of a trouble check the applicable symptom in the following table before calling for service
21. electric shock Attachment Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition Notes 1 2 3 Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals Item 17 complies with UL in the U S A Installation SW 305 EN The Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker so it can be installed in almost any location For example the Subwoofer can be installed next to the component system consisting of an amplifier tuner cassette deck etc or ina corner of the room etc The Subwoofer s deep bass reproduction characteristics are richest when the Subwoofer is installed in a corner or near a wall Since the low bass component in music is usually monaural only one Subwoofer is necessary to obtain a sufficient stereo effect when used in combination with a stereo music system Wal Near the wall B A
22. elects the sound mode of the Subwoofer The Subwoofer incorporates the music and movie modes which can provide optimum deep bass reproduction characteristics for the music source and movie audio respectively Each press switches the mode as follows When MUSIC indicator lights music mode When CINEMA indicator lights movie mode PHASE select key 2 Each press of this key switches the phase of the sound output from the Subwoofer When NORMAL indicator lights Normal phase When REVERSE indicator lights Reverse phase N VOLUME CONTROL PEAK INDICATOR pin SLOPE MODE MUSIC CINEMA Cc CROSSOVER PHASE NORMAL REVERSE SS Q B ANA 2 MUSIC indicator NORMAL indicator REVERSE indicator 9 CINEMA indicator VOLUME CONTROL knob D SLOPE selector switch 9 CROSSOVER control knob 2 Adjusts the volume level of the output of the Subwoofer Rota ing the knob clockwise increases the volume level and rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases the volume level 2 This switch selects the attenuation characteristic of the sound output from the Subwoofer Turn the control knob to adjust the cutoff frequency of the high frequency components in the sound output from the Subwoofer Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit in red or amber a small amount of current is flowing into the unit s internal circuitry to bac
23. f grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SS LEAD IN WIRE J DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT gt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 Z b GROUND CLAMP L 4g POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18 19 20 21 22 23 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SW 305 EN Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines orcircuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal AC outlets Do not connect other audio equipment with a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel Never connect other electrical appliances such as an iron or toaster to it to prevent fire or electric shock Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
24. he plastic component 15 16 Installation SW 505D EN The Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker so it can be installed in almost any location For example the Subwoofer can be installed next to the component system consisting of an amplifier tuner cassette deck etc or in a corner of the room etc The Subwoofer s deep bass reproduction characteristics are richest when the Subwoofer is installed in a corner or near a wall Since the low bass component in music is usually monaural only one Subwoofer is necessary to obtain a sufficient stereo effect when used in combination with a stereo music system Wall Near the wall B A Far from the wall C Wall Wall Near the corner Speaker installation position viewed from above Except for U S A and Canada CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit e Leave a space around the unit from the largest out side dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10cm Back panel 10 cm Howling If the Subwoofer is installed near an analog record turntable a howling sound may be generated If this occurs place the Subwoofer farther away from the turntable or reduce the Subwoofer volume By rotating the VOLUME CONTROL co
25. ht front speakers CROSSOVER control knob and SLOPE selec SW 505D EN Crossover slope adjustment SLOPE selector switch 24 dB position To be used when the Subwoofer is combined tor switch function OOO CROSSOVER control knob Sound Pressure Level Frequency The characteristics above express the images and the details are different from the actual characteristi Examples of standard adjustment according Sound Pressure Level 24dB SLOPE selector switch 12dB Sound Pressure Level Frequency cs Sound Pressure Level to the type of front speakers Crossover frequency adjustment CROSSOVER control knob with bass reflex type front speakers Front speaker Bass reflex type Frequency 12 dB position To be used when the Subwoofer is combined with acoustic air suspension type front speakers Front speaker Acustic Air Suspencion type Frequency 0 dB position To be used for reproducing sound from the Front speaker Crossover Frequency Small speaker 120 200 Hz Medium speaker 80 120 Hz Large speaker listening room 60 80 Hz In case of difficulty A simple mistake may often be misunderstood as a failure In case of a trouble check the applicable symptom in the following table before calling for service Symptom Cause subwoofer without electrically attenuating the high frequency components in the input signal Use this po
26. itches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged Speaker cord Commercially available parts FRONT SPEAKERS SW 305 x SUBWOOFER Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Front speaker R Front speaker L R MONO SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Connections SW 305 EN If the amplifier is not equipped with a Subwoofer Pre Out jack or if two subwoofers are to be used Before connection Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged y y aon terminals to terminals and the terminals If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier may be damaged When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals to a Speaker cords are not supplied Please use a speaker cords with thick conductor Using one subwoofer Speaker cord Commercially available parts z CAUTION The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should
27. k up the memory This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit While the unit is in the standby mode it can be turned ON from the remote control unit Caution concerning operation An excessive input level to the Subwoofer may impair the sound quality or damage the unit Careful attention should therefore be paid to the following precautions 1 Do not increase the output of the amplifier to a high level while the low frequency level is enhanced by the amplifier s tone control or loudness control 2 When operating the amplifier switches or when placing the stylus on an analog record set the amplifier volume to its minimum level Remote control operation SW 505D EN How to operate POWER key Operation range Press to switch the power ON STANDBY when the POWER T M Remote control sensor switch of the Subwoofer set to ON on the Subwoofer MUSIC CINEMA select key 0 This key has the same function as the MODE key on the Subwoofer When MUSIC indicator lights music mode 30 30 When CINEMA indicator lights movie mode PHASE select key 10 This key has the same function as the PHASE select key on I the Subwoofer When NORMAL indicator lights Normal phase When REVERSE indicator lights Reverse phase A VOLUME control keys 10 eThis keys have the same function as the VOLUME CON TROL knob on the Subwoofer KENWOOD REMOTE CO
28. lds Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets speaker systems radios motorized toys or magnetized objects 11 Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol paint thinner gasoline or benzine etc to clean the cabinet Use aclean dry cloth 12 Accessories Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination shouldbe moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation 13 Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power line surges 14 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected immediately turn the power
29. long tradition of quality components that our company represents So that you can get the most out of your unit we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual before you hook up and operate your system This will acquaint you with operating features and system connection considerations so that your listening plea sure will be enhanced right from the start You will notice that in all aspects of planning engineering styling operating convenience and adaptability we have sought to anticipate your needs and de sires Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Accessories Pin plug cord 1 Contents Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation A Before applying POWEL sssssssssssssessesssesssesssesssessesnsessesiesies 2 A Safety precautions 2 ntroduction 3
30. lug cord Commercially available parts Using two subwoofers Front speaker R Front speaker L eel Speaker cord eel Commercially available parts Front speaker R ae Front speaker L SW 305 SW 305 SUBWOOFER RONT SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER Right channel 9 Left channel 8 z Speaker terminals 9 E eee Amplifier or Receiver OO s eU 9699 99969 Pin plug cord Commercially available parts however the volume of the subwoofer s cannot be interlocked with the amplifier volume Every time the amplifier volume is varied The subwoofer s can also be connected to the REC OUT or LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier in the same way as above In this case Note the subwoofer volume should also be varied Controls and indicators SW 305 EN N VOLUME CONTROL POWER HDs 9 PHASE O NORMAL REVERSE CROSSOVER Qe 7 QO POWER switch PHASE selector switch Press to switch the power to the Subwoofer ON OFF Press to switch the phase of the sound output from the 2 ON STANDBY indicator Subwoofer Lights
31. re s conductor Push Insert the conductor Release Front speaker R Front speaker L CAUTION The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance specified by the amplifier or receiver in use to be connected through the subwoofer s but can be connected directly to the amplifier whether the number of subwoofers used When the amplifier has two stereo speaker output circuits which can output signals simultaneously the front speakers do not have Not is one or two Connections SW 305 EN Using the Pre Out jacks 9 Before connection Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals to terminals and the terminals to terminals If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier may be damaged Using one subwoofer SW 305 FRONT SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER Speaker terminals Speaker cord Commer 8 e Amplifier or Receiver cially available parts R x LINE RI uT Pin p
32. sition when the high frequencies in the subwoofer signal have already been cut by the Dolby Digital or DTS circuitry The crossover frequency adjustment is invalid when this position is set Depending on the listening room condition and the front speaker characteristics other adjustment setting than the examples shown above may provide more natural bass sound and more effective bass reproduction Try various adjustment settings to select the optimum one for your Remedy No sound is output The connection cords are not plugged into the jacks properly The volume is set to the minimum The connected amplifier or receiver does not output the subwoofer pre out signal appli cable when the amplifier or receiver is equipped with the pre out on off function Connect them properly by referring to Con nections Adjust to an optimum volume 0 Switch the subwoofer pre out switch of the connected amplifier or receiver to ON Sound volume is low The speaker cords are connected in the re verse phase The phase selection is not correct The pre out signal level of the connected am plifier or receiver is set to the minimum appli cable when the amplifier or receiver is equipped with the pre out level control function Connect the R and L cords with correct and polarity by referring to Connections Set the phase to a different phase 10 Adjust the pre out level of the connected
33. u are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For appliances intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the instruction manual Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Never pull or stretch the cord s CAUTION Polarization This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation maintain good ventilation do not put records or a table cloth on the appliance Place the appliance at least 10 cm away
34. unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Before applying power SW 5O5D Important Items Forthe U S A FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made 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 may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 th
35. unterclock wise The howling phenomenon may also occur due to cross interference with a cas sette deck compact disc player or Laserdisc player although this is very rare If sound or picture seems to be distorted due to this reason place the Subwoofer farther away from other components or reduce its volume Interference in radio broadcasts This unit employs digital circuitry to amplify signals with high effi ciency As a result when a radio receiver such as an audio receiver or tuner is installed near this unit the reception may be interfered with by noise In such a case install this unit and radio receiver at a larger distance f the radio reception is still interfered with by noise even when the power of this unit is switched off or the volume is minimized the interference is not due to this unit When the indoor antenna of the audio receiver or tuner can be installed apart from this unit install the antenna as apart as possible from this unit Also distribute the antenna cable as apart as possible from this unit A Near the corner B Near the wall xo gt 5 D Far from the wall 5 a E ani Frequency For U S A and Canada CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit
36. up according to the operation modes of this unit as de VOLUME CONTROL knob 1 scribed below Adjusts the volume level of the output of the Subwoofer Rotat Power ON Operating status ing the knob clockwise increases the volume level and rotating oe mode initiated by Auto Shut off func tha knob counterclockwise decteases the volume lavel ion Extinguished Power OFF or power supply failure CROSSOVER control knob 11 Auto Shut off Turn the control knob to adjust the cutoff frequency of the high The Subwoofer automatically returns to STANDBY mode amber frequency components in the sound output from the Subwoofer light when no signal has been input for about 8 minutes When standby is initiated by Auto Shut off The unit turns ON operating status again in a few seconds after a signal is input Standby mode When the STANDBY indicator is lit amber it indicates that the power of the unit is in the Standby mode In the Standby mode the audio output is cut off in order to prevent unnecessary noise from the subwoofer when no signal is input to it If the subwoofer is not to be used turn its power off by pressing the POWER switch Caution concerning operation An excessive input level to the Subwoofer may impair the sound quality or damage the unit Careful attention should therefore be paid to the following precautions 1 Do not increase the output of the amplifier to a high level while the low frequency lev
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