Owner’s Manual
KAS-203
CC103
Center
SP103
2 Front
Satellites
KAS-303
System
SP303
2 Rear
Satellites
KAS-103
System
SW103
Subwoofer
SP103
2 Rear
Satellites
System
SW203
Subwoofer
SP303
2 Rear
Satellites
SP303
2 Front
Satellites
CC303
Center
SW303
Subwoofer
SP303
Rear
Center
CC303
Center
Video-Shielded Home Theater Speaker Systems by
Designed and engineered in the U.S.A.
SP303
2 Front
Satellites
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2
1. Read these instructions — Read all the safety
and operation instructions before operating the
KAS-103/KAS-203/KAS-303 System.
2. Keep these instructions — Keep the safety
and operating instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings — Follow all warnings on
the KAS-103/KAS-203/KAS-303 System and in
these operating instructions.
4. Follow all instructions — Follow all operating
and other instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water — for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
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 electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l’utilisateur de la presence à
l’intérieur du coffret de “voltage dangereux” non isolé d’ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d’éléctrocution.
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 product.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d’instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l’entretien (service) dans le
livret d’instruction accompagnant l’appareil.
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
15. To completely disconnect this equipment
from the mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the receptacle.
16. The mains plug of the power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
17. Connect the KAS-103/KAS-203/KAS-303
System to a power supply of the type described in these operation instructions or as
marked on the KAS-103/KAS-203/KAS-303
System.
18. To prevent electric shock, do not
use the KAS-103/KAS-203/KAS-303
System polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted
to prevent blade exposure.
Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne
pas utiliser cette fiche polariseé avec un
prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une
autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames
peuvent être insérées à fond sans laisser
aucune pariie à découvert.
19. Internal/External Voltage Selectors —
Internal or external line voltage selector
switches, if any, should only be reset and reequipped with a proper plug for alternate
voltage by a qualified service technician.
This apparatus does not exceed the
Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable)
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil
numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites
dans le règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere
des communications du Canada.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
A. UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . .3
B. PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . .3
C. SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
D. INITIAL LISTENING TESTS
AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . .7
E. TROUBLESHOOTING
AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . .8
F. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .8
A
B
UNPACKING
Carefully remove your new Gateway
speakers from their boxes, avoiding staples
which can cause damage to the cabinets.
Inspect each speaker for transit damage.
If you discover damage, contact Gateway
immediately.
Save your cartons – they are the best
possible protection for your speakers
should you ever have a need to move them.
®
®
The Optimum Listening Position
4 or 5 Speaker Surround Sound Setup
SUBWOOFER
PLACEMENT
Positioning Your
Subwoofer
See the subwoofer owner’s manual.
Positioning Your
Satellites
Refer to Figure 1 for satellite speaker
placement. Front channel speakers
should be placed at least 6 feet apart to
create proper stereo imaging. The rear
channel surround speakers should be
positioned behind and slightly to the
sides of the viewer/listener. The rear center speaker should be positioned at the
3
REAR
SATELLITE
CENTER
FRONT
SATELLITE
FRONT
SATELLITE
REAR
CENTER*
*SP303
only on
KAS-303
system
REAR
SATELLITE
Figure 1