SPEAKER SYSTEM KS-205HT INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION NEDERLANDS B61-1103-00 00 CS (K,P,E) CR EW 0010 Introduction Thank you for selecting our speakers as part of your high-fidelity system. We at KENWOOD are confident that your choice will bring you years of rich listening pleasure. Please take the time to read through this booklet carefully. It will help you to obtain the peak performance for which the speakers were designed. 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. Refer to these model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on this product. Model KS-205HT is composed of the front speakers, center speaker and rear (surround) speakers. FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, REAR SPEAKER Serial number Important Safeguards Caution: Read this item carefully to keep your safety. 1. Suffocation ­ After taking the unit out of the polyethylene bag, be sure to dispose of the polyethylene bag out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they may play with the bag, which could cause hazard of suffocation. 2. Water and moisture ­ The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 3. Heat ­ Do not install the unit near a source of heat, such as radiators, or under direct sunlight. 4. Modification ­ Do not attempt to open or modify the unit, for this could cause fire hazard or malfunction. 5. Cleaning ­ Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. 6. Abnormal smell ­ If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or nearest service center. Installation s Positioning For Optimal Surround Sound This speaker system can provide full Surround sound. To enjoy the full effect of the Surround sound field, please position the speakers as described below. · Place the left and right speakers at opposite sides of your TV. Angle the speakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereo effect. · Place the center speaker above or below the TV, so that the center of the speaker is aligned with the center of the TV. Tilt the speaker upward or downward so that it is directly facing the listening area. · Place the rear (surround) speakers as high as possible, either directly to the sides of the listening area or else slightly behind the listening area. Adjust the angles so that these speakers are facing directly towards the listeners. Left speaker Center speaker Right speaker Left ® Right ® Rear (surround) speakers ® ® 1 s About Using Speakers Near a TV The front and center speakers include magnetic shielding and can therefore be installed close to a TV set. Note, however, that placing speakers too close to a TV may in some cases produces distortion in the color reception. In such case, turn on the TV and check that color reproduction is normal. If color is distorted, turn the TV off for 15 to 30 minutes, then turn it back on and check again. (This allows the TV's degaussing circuitry to correct for the magnetic field from the speakers.) If distortion is still present, move the speakers further from the TV. s Installation Methods q On Floor or Shelf Place the speakers on the floor or on a shelf or other horizontal stable surface. Keep in mind that speakers are not fixed into place, so be careful to avoid knocking them over. q On the Wall The speakers include mount halls for wall mounting. You can hang the speakers on the wall either vertically or horizontally. For vertical mount, you use only one screw and hang the speaker from its upper mount hole only. For horizontal mount, you need to set two screws into the wall at the appropriate distance so that you can hang the speaker from both mount holes. Proceed as follows. To hang a speaker vertically: 1. Screw a single screw into the wall at the desired location. Screw it only part way in, so that the screw projects 7 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/ 8 inches) outward from the wall surface. 2. Hang the speaker by fitting the top mount hole (at the upper rear of the speaker) over the extending part of the screw. Confirm that the speaker is held firmly and securely in place. 7~9 mm (1/4~3/8") To hang a speaker horizontally: 1. Screw two screws into the walls 76 mm (3 inches) apart, making sure that screws are horizontally level. Screw each screw only part way in, so that it projects 7 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inches) outward from the wall surface. 2. Hang the speaker by fitting the two mount holes (at the rear of the speaker) over the extending part of the screws. Confirm that the speaker is held firmly and securely in place. 76 mm (3") Precautions Please observe the following precautions when mounting speakers onto the wall. q Be sure that the wall you are using is strong enough to support the full weight of the speaker (approx. 0.9 g [2 lb] ). q Wall screws must be purchased separately. Be sure to use screws that are appropriate for the wall you are using, and that are long enough to provide sufficient strength. q If you are uncertain about the wall's support strength, the type of screw to use, or any other points regarding this type of installation, please consult a contractor or other qualified person before proceeding. Be sure to follow the procedure given here when carrying out installation. Kenwood can assume no liability for injury or damage that may occur if a speaker setup falls from the wall as a result of incorrect installation or insufficient support strength. 2 Connections The speaker wires and speaker terminals are color-coded to facilitate connection. Connect each wire to the matching-colored terminal, as shown in the figure. Be sure to turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting speakers. 1. Twist the wire 2. Push 3. Insert the wire 4. Release Optional Subwoofer (SW-05HT) Right ® Front speakers ® Left Center speaker Black , Red Black , , Black , , Right Black , Green Blue , Black - Left ® Rear (surround) ® speakers Red Blue Black Speaker terminals (Amplifier or receiver) Orange , Black - Gray , * The figure shows in which the subwoofer (SW-05HT) is connected with this speaker system. * The figure shows in which the speaker system is connected to the amplifier or the receiver with 5ch. speaker output terminals. Notes 1. The speaker system's maximum input power is indicated in the specifications. To avoid speaker damage, never run the speakers at power levels exceeding this limit. 2. This speaker system has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. To ensure safe and reliable operation, be sure that your amplifier or receiver is able to work with 8-ohm speakers. · · Never short the (+) and (­) speaker wires together. Do not reverse L and R or (+) and (­) connections. Reversal of sides or polarities may result in unnatural, incorrectly positioned sound.Specifications. 3 Specifications Front speaker System Enclosure Loudspeaker 1 way (Magnetically shielded) Bass-Reflex 100 mm(4") Cone type (Full Range type) Nominal Impedance Nominal Input Power Maximum Input Power Peak Input Power Sensitivity Frequency Response Dimensions Width Height Depth Net Weight Accessories 8 50 W 100 W -- 83 dB / W at 1 m 100 Hz~20,000 Hz 128 mm(5-1/16") 198 mm(7-13/16") 126 mm(4-15/16") 0.9 kg(2.0 lb) /piece Center speaker 1 way (Magnetically shielded) Bass-Reflex 100 mm(4") Cone type (Full Range type) 8 30 W 60 W 100 W 83 dB / W at 1 m 100 Hz~20,000 Hz 128 mm(5-1/16") 198 mm(7-13/16") 126 mm(4-15/16") 0.9(2.0 lb) kg Rear speaker 1 way Bass-Reflex 100 mm(8") Cone type (Full Range type) 8 30 W 60 W 100 W 83 dB / W at 1 m 100 Hz~20,000 Hz 128 mm(5-1/16") 198 mm(7-13/16") 126 mm(4-15/16") 0.8 kg(1.8lb) /piece Speaker wire: [Red/Black]4.5m(14ft), [Blue/Black]4.5m(14ft), [Orange/Black]6m(19ft), [Gray/Black]6m(19ft), [Green/Black]3m(9ft) NOTE: THE GRILLES ON ALL THE SPEAKERS CANNOT BE REMOVED. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Note 4 ...