KEF Audio PSW 2500 User Manual

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Model PSW 2500
Type Powered Subwoofer
LF Drive Unit 1 x 250 mm (10 in.)
Frequency range 15Hz - 140Hz at a rate of 12 dB / 24 d B
Amplifier 250 Watts built in
Maximum Output (SPL) 108 dB
Low Level Signal Inputs RCA phono sockets
Low Level Signal Outputs RCA phono sockets (Actively filtered at 12dB/octave @ 130 Hz)
Enclosure T ype Sealed box
Internal V olume 17 litres
Net Weight 14.5 kg (31.9 lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm 360 x 495 x 325

in. 14.2 x 19.5 x 12.8

Power Requirements 115 V ac ~, 60 Hz

230 V ac ~, 50 Hz

Power Consumption 220 V A
Cabinet Finish Black Ash, Maple, Dark Apple, Silver

KEF AUDIO reserve the right, in line with continuous research and development, to amend or change specifications without prior notice. E. & O.E.

KEF AUDIO (UK)

Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QP UK

Telephone: [phone] Fax:[phone]

www.kef.com

KEF America

10 Timber Lane, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746 U.S.A.

Telephone: [phone] Fax:[phone]

www.kefamerica.com

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9. SPECIFICATIONS

Part No. 290138ML

Issue 1: November 2002

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:

Due to the mains switch being located on the rear panel, the apparatus must be located in an open area without anything
obstructing access to the mains switch.

FOR UK:

The mains lead is terminated with a moulded three pin plug.
Should the plug on the flexible cord not be of the type for your socket outlets do not use an adaptor but remove the plug from the cord

and discard. Carefully prepare the end of the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.
The fuse must be replaced with one of the same rating.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Yellow & Green: Earth

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked by the letter N or coloured Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.

FOR EUROPE:

A mains lead compatible with national earthing standards and complying with the local safety requirement is supplied.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

•A combined mains power input lead and country specific mains
plug is provided.

• Check before connecting to your local mains supply that the local
supply voltage is the same as that marked on the rear panel. If it is
not, check with

your supplier before proceeding.

CAUTION

RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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 products enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation mark 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please take heed of the following before using the KEF Model PSW2500. Note also that the word “appliance”
shall refer to the KEF PSW2500 subwoofer, or any part of it.

1. Read Instructions – All the Safety and Operating Instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The Safety and Operating Instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the Operating Instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All Operating and Use Instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used in or near water - for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does no interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block
any ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.

7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9. Grounding or Polarisation –The precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarisation means of
an appliance are not defeated.

10. 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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

12. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet or turn off the

“ON/OFF” switch when left unused for a long period of time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.

14. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a) The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e) The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing – The user shall not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the Operating
Instructions. All other ser vicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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1. INTRODUCTION

(F) Utilisation du manuel (D) Verwendung der Anleitung (I) Uso del manuale (ES) Uso del manual (P) Utilização do manual (NL) Gebruik van de handleiding
(DK) Brug af manualen

USING THE MANUAL

(GB) Read
(F) ‘A lire’
(D) Lesen
(I) Leggere
(ES) Lea
(P) Leia
(NL) Lees
(DK) Gennemlæs

(GB) Sound changes
(F) Modifications du son
(D) Klang verändert sich
(I) Variazioni del suono
(ES) El sonido cambia
(P) Alterações de som
(NL) Veranderingen in de

weergave

(DK) Ændring af lyden

(GB) Inspect
(F) ‘A inspecter’
(D) Kontrollieren
(I) Controllare
(ES) Inspección
(P) Inspeccione
(NL) Controleer
(DK) Undersøg

(GB) Correct
(F) Correct
(D) Richtig
(I) Corretto
(ES) Correcto
(P) Correcto
(NL) Juist
(DK) Korrekt

(GB) Wrong
(F) Incorrect
(D) Falsch
(I) Errato
(ES) Incorrecto
(P) Errado
(NL) Fout
(DK) Forkert

(GB) Option
(F) Option
(D) Option
(I) Opzione
(ES) Opción
(P) Opcional
(NL) Optie
(DK) Tilbehør

(GB) Adjustment
(F) Réglage
(D) Einstellung
(I) Regolazione
(ES) Ajuste
(P) Ajuste
(NL) Instelling
(DK) Justering

(GB) Caution/Warning
(F) Attention/Avertissement
(D) Achtung / Warnung
(I) Attenzione/Avvertenza
(ES) Precaución/Atención
(P) Atenção/ Aviso
(NL) Opgelet/Waarschuwing
(DK) Forsigtigt / Advarsel

(GB) Electrical Warning
(F) Danger électrique
(D) Warnung: Gefährliche

Spannungen
(I) Rischi elettrici
(ES) Advertencia eléctrica
(P) Aviso sobre a parte

eléctrica
(NL) Opgelet! Elektriciteit!
(DK) Elektrisk advarsel

(GB) Positive/RED
(F) Positif / ROUGE
(D) Positiv / ROT
(I) Positivo / ROSSO
(ES) Positivo / ROJO
(P) Positivo/Vermelho
(NL) Positief / ROOD
(DK) Positiv / RØD

(GB) Negative/BLACK
(F) Négatif / NOIR
(D) Negativ / SCHWARZ
(I) Negativo / NERO
(ES) Negativo / NEGRO
(P) Negativo/ Preto
(NL) Negatief / ZWART
(DK) Negativ / SORT

(GB) Switch off appliance
(F) Couper l’appareil
(D) Gerät abschalten
(I) Disattivazione dell’ap

parecchio
(ES) Interruptor del aparato
(P) Interruptor para desligar
(NL) Het toestel

uitschakelen

(DK) Afbryd apparatet

The following icons are used throughout this manual to help you safely install your new speakers. Please follow them carefully.

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Les icônes reprises ci-après sont utilisées dans tout le manuel de manière à vous aider à installer vos nouveaux haut-parleurs en toute sécurité.

Veuillez suivre scrupuleusement leur signification.

Die folgenden Symbole finden Sie in der gesamten Anleitung. Sie erleichtern eine sichere installation Ihrer neuen Lautsprecher.

Bitte achten Sie sorgfältig auf die Symbole.

Le seguenti icone usate nel manuale aiutano ad installare correttamente i diffusori. Si raccomanda di seguirle con attenzione.

Se utilizan los iconos siguientes en este manual para ayudarle a instalar con seguridad sus nuevos altavoces. Sígalas cuidadosamente.

Os seguintes ícones são utilizados no manual afim de o ajudarem a instalar com segurança as suas novas colunas.Siga-os cuidadosamente.

De hierna volgende pictogrammen worden in de hele handleiding gebruikt om u te helpen bij het veilig aansluiten en gebruiken van uw nieuwe luidsprekers.

Volg de instructies steeds nauwg ezet op.

Følgende symboler benyttes i denne manual, for at hjælpe dig med sikker installation af dine højttalere.Følg dem nøje .

Thank you for purchasing the KEF Model PSW2500 powered subwoofer.We are confident that your PSW2500 will provide reliable, high performance sound for
many years to come.Please read this manual fully before you attempt any connections to the PSW2500.

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KEF vous remercie de votre achat d’un subwoofer modèle PSW2500.Nous sommes convaincus que votre haut-parleur PSW2500 vous procurera un son fiable et
de hautes performances pendant de longues années.Veuillez lire intégralement le présent manuel avant de procéder à des connexions quelconques.

Vielen Dank für den Kauf des aktiven KEF PSW2500-Subwoofers.Wir sind davon überzeugt, daß Ihr PSW2500 lange Zeit zuverlässig funktionieren wird und eine

hohe Klangqualität gewährleisten wird. Lesen Sie bitte diese Anleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie Ihr Gerät anschließen.
Vi ringraziamo per aver dato la Vs preferenza al subwoofer attivo KEF, apparecchio affidabile e dalle elevate prestazioni. Prima di effettuare i collegamenti si

consiglia di leggere per intero il presente manuale.
Le damos las gracias por haber adquirido el altavoz para graves KEF Modelo PSW2500. Estamos seguros de que el PSW2500 le proporcionará un sonido de

calidad y de altas prestaciones durante muchos años.Por favor, lea este manual antes de intentar conectar y poner en funcionamiento el altavoz.
Obrigado por ter escolhido o modelo KEF PSW2500: um subwoofer com amplificador. Acreditamos que o seu PSW2500 lhe oferecerá durante muitos anos, um

som de alta fidelidade. Leia, por favor, este manual integralmente antes de tentar quaisquer conexões com o PSW2500.
Wij danken u van harte voor uw aankoop van de actieve subwoofer KEF Model PSW2500.Wij zijn ervan overtuigd dat uw subwoofer u jarenlang hoogwaardig

luisterplezier zal geven. Lees eerst deze handleiding aandachtig door alvorens u de subwoofer PSW2500 aansluit.
Tillykke med erhvervelsen af din KEF model PSW2500 subwoofer med forstærker.Vi er overbevist om, at din PSW2500 vil give dig en stabil high performance

sound i mange år fremover.Gennemlæs venligst denne manual inden du foretager nogen tilslutning til din model PSW2500.

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2. INDEX

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Einleitung / Verwendung der Anleitung.................................................................................................................................................................................1

Introduzione / Uso del manuale ................................................................................................. ...........................................................................................1

Introducción/Uso del manual ................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Introdução/ Utilização do manual .........................................................................................................................................................................................1

Inleiding / Gebruik van de handleiding .................................................................................................................................................................................1

Introduktion / Brug af manualen............................................................................................................................................................................................1

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Indholdsfortegnelse

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Wichtige Punkte....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Punti importanti.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Puntos importantes...............................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Pontos importantes...............................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Belangrijke aandachtspunten................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Vigtige punkter......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

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English Instructions........................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................5

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Deutsche Anleitung............................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................7

Istruzioni in italiano ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Instrucciones en español......................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Instruções em português ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Nederlandse Handleiding....................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Danske instruktioner...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12

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Positioning...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

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Positionnement....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Aufstellung ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Posizionamento...................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Posicionamiento..................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Posicionamento...................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Plaats en aansluiting van het netsnoer...............................................................................................................................................................................14

Placering.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

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Anschlüsse / Einstellen der Bedienungselemente ......................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Collegamenti / regolazione dei comandi .....................................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Conexiones/Ajuste de los controles............................................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Ligações / Ajuste dos comandos.................................................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Aansluitingen / bediening van de regelaars................................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Forbindelser / Justering af betjeningsknapperne ........................................................................................................................................................15 - 16

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Technische Merkmale.........................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Specifiche............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Especificaciones .................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Especificações....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Technische gegevens..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Specifikationer.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

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Auspacken.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Apertura della confezione.....................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Desembalaje.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Desembalagem.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Het toestel uitpakken ............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Udpakning.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

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Commandes et prises.........................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Bedienungselemente und Anschlüsse................................................................................................................................................................................13

Comandi e prese.................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Controles y conexiones.......................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Comandos e fichas.............................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Regelaars en aansluitingen ................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Betjeningsknapper og stik...................................................................................................................................................................................................13