Kenwood 1050 AV User Manual
Setting up your
Kenwood
Audiomdeo
System
Spectrum 1050 AV
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KENWOOD
Licensing
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratones
Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one
or more of the following patents: US numbers 3,632,886;
3,746,792; and 3.959,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603
and 1,037.877. 'Dolby’, 'Pro Logic' and the □□ symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Safety first
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety Symbols
We've placed these safety symbols on the back of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, nnatch the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot
in a wall socket, and insert fully.
The lightning bolt symbol ¡s to alert you to the danger of
electric shock from the operating of electric parts inside
the unit
The exclamation point symbol is to let you know that there
are important operating and servicing instructions in this
manual that you should read before you operate this unit.
Canadian 1C Compliance Notice
This devi-re complies with RSS-2 ‘0 of Industry- Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
condtions: (I) this device may not cause interfe’^nce. and (2) this device must accept any
inierferen-ce. including interference that may cause undesmed operation of the device.
Rechargeable Battery Warning
If :h'S unit uses a rechargeable batte"/, use the batten/ charger that came with the unit only. Do
NOT take apart, damage,, bum. o- sh.oit circut the oattery. or expose it to heat—this could
cause It to burst or to release toxic matenals. Keep the battery away from children.
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About the power supply
This unt IS designed fo'" ope-'ahon m the USA
and Canada using a power supoiv of AC 120
volts only.
Safety Precautions
Read this page carefurv to ensure sa'e
operator..
Please reaa all of the safety and ooerating _
instructions before operating th-s unit.
Aahere to all warnings on the unit and :n this
mahual. Follow all tne safety anc operating
instruct'Ohs. These safety and operating
instructor's should be retained for future
mference.
1 Power sources. The unit should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type descnbed m this manual or as
marked on the unit if you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your unit dealer or local power
company. For units intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the Instruction manual.
2 Power-cord protection. Power
supply cords should be routed so tnat
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 unit.
3 CAUTION—Polarization. This unit
may be equipoed with a p'olanzed alternating-cument line plug (a plug having one
blade wider that the other). This plug wilt
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
far to fit contact your eiectncian to
replace your outlet Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polanzed plug.
4 Ventilation. Slots and openings In the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the unit
and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The unit should be situated so
that Its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put
records or a table-cloth on the unit. Place
the unit at least 4 Inches away from the
walls.
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. Do not use the unit on a bed. sofa, rug cr ■
similar surface that may block th--' .entiiation ooenings. This unit shoulG net be
placed in a Duilt-in installation such as a
bookcase or гаек unless prooer ventila
tion is provided or the manufaaurer's
instructions have been aohered to.
5 Water and moisture. The unit should
not oe used near water, for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry' tub. in a wet Dasement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
6 Temperature. The unit may not func
tion properly if used at extremeiy low-: or
freezing temoeraiures. "^ne ideal ambient
temperatu'-e is above -t-4|"F.
7 Heat. The unit should De situated away
mom heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other units [ including
ampiiiiers; that produce heat.
8 Electric Shock. Cam should be taken
so that objects do not fa.i and liquid is
г'С! SOI I led into the enclosure through
openings. If a ncietal oOjea, suen as a ha^r
om or a needle, comes into contact wtn
the inside of this unit, a dangerous eleanc
shock may result. Fo'' families with chil
dren. neve'" oermit cnildmn to out
anything, especaty metal, inside this unit,
9 Enclosure removal. Never remiove
tne enclosure. If ine internal parts are
touched accidentally, a serious electnc
shock mignt occur.
10 Cleaning. Unplug this unit from the w-all
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
volatile solvents suen as alcohol, oaint
thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to cean
the cabinet. Use a clean or>- cloth. .
I I Lightning. Fcr added protection for this
unit dunng a 'ightning storm, or when it is
left unattendea and unused fcr long peri
ods of time. unoUg it from the wall outlet
and disconnect tne antenna O'" cable
system. This will prevent damage to the
unit due to lightning and pow'er-line
surges.
12 Abnormal smell. If an аЬпоггт'.л; smell
or smioKe is detected. imimeO'ately turn
the power OFF and unplug the unit from
the war outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.
13 Damage requiring service. The jn t
should De serviced by qualilled serwee
personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the unit.
The unit has been exposed to ran or
water.
The unit has been drooped, or the enclo
sure damaged.
The unit exhibits a marked change in
performance.
The unit does not appear to operate
normally by following the instruction
m.anuaf Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the instruaion 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 unit to its
normal operation,
14 Servicing. Tne user should not attempt
to serv'ice the unit beyond that desenbed
in the instruction manual. All other servic
ing should be referred to qualified service
oersonnel.
15 Power lines. An outside antenna
system should not be located in tne vicin
ity of overhead power lines or other elec
tnc light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to
keep Tom touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
16 AC outlets. Do not connect other
audio equipment with a power consump
tion larger than that specified to the AC
cutlet on the rear panes Never connect
other electneal units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electnc
shock.
17 Overloading. Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electee shock.
18 Attachment. Do not use attachments
net recommended by the unit manufac
turer as they m,ay cause hazards.
19 Replacement parts. When r eplace
ment parts are required, be sure the
■service technician nas used replacement
Darts sDecifed by the manufacturer or .
have the same charactenstics as the ongina' parts. Unauthorized suDstitutions may
result in tVe. erectnc shock, or othe-nazards.
20 Safety check. Upon completion of any
service O’" reoairs to this unit, ask the
sewice technician to perform safety
cnecks to detemnine that the unit is m
prope'' operating condition.
2 I Carts and stands. Don't put this unit
on a cam or stand that is unsteady or that
can not support tne unit's weight. If you
move tnis unit on a cart or stand, be
careful-- quick stops, excessive force and
pushing over or uneven surfaces, may
cause the cart to overturn and damage
your equipment.
FCC Warning
Th's equipment ma-v generate c- use radio
frequency energy--. Changes or m.od.ficajionj
to this equipment may -cause narmfu:
interterence unless the modif cations are
expressly app-'cved m tne mstnjaion m.ar.oa-i
The user could lose the auihonty to ooeraio
this equipment if an unauthonzsd change or
modif.-cation is made.
Important
This ecuipment has been testeo ana found to
comiply with tne limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part I 5 of tne FCC Rules
These limits am designed to proviae
reasonable Drotecton against-harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equiDment rnay cause harmful interference to
radio commun-ications if it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instnuaions.
Ho-weven there is no guarantee that
interference wii‘ not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television,
mception. which can be determined by
turning tne equipment OFF and ON. the user
IS encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reonent or relocate the receiving
antenna
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and integrated amplifier
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit ciffemrit from that to which Ihe
integrated amplifier is connected
• Consult the dealer or an expenenced
radio/TV technician for help
Cable System Installer Notice
Article 820-40 of the NEC provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, m
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
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Contents
Safety First
Weleoine
Unpacking
Did you get everything?
You may need to purchase
You'll need these tools
Assembling the гаек
How to get replacement parts
for your rack
Placing your system.......................................................12
Stacking your components in the rack 12
Assembling the speaker stands
Placing the speakers on the stands
Attaching feet to the subwoofer
Positioning your speakers.....................................13
Left and right speakers
Center channel speaker............................................13
Surround speakers....................................................13
Subwoofer................................................................ 13
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Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional)...................20
Using a FM outdoor antenna (optional)
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Connecting your video components
Connecting the system control cables 22
Connecting other audio components 23
Plugging in the power eords
Turning on the power
Tuning the speakers
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Setting the center speaker mode
Calibrating the speaker levels
Loading batteries into the remote
Doing the calibrating
Setting the subwoofer level
Adjusting the delay time.........................................29
Before you start.........................................................29
Doing the adjusting
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Warranty............................................................31
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Connecting your components.......................................15
Connecting your speakers.....................................15
Left and nght speakers
Surround speakers....................................................15
Center channel speaker............................................16
Subwoofer.................................................................16
Connecting your power amplifier..........................17
Connecting your tuner, CD player, cassette
deck, and optional turntable
Connecting your antennas.....................................19
Connecting the antenna wires to the
antenna jacks............................................................19
Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied) ... 19
Using the FM. indoor antenna (supplied)
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Welcome
Setting up your system isn't difficult
but getting your system up and
running will be even easier if you
follow the step-by-step directions In
this manual.
Unpacking
Unpack all of the components care
fully, and examine them for shipping
damage. If any are damaged or fail
to operate, notify your dealer imme
diately. If your system was shipped
to you directly, notify the shipping
company without delay. Only the
person or company who originally
received the system can file a claim
against the carrier for shipping
damage, Keep the original carton
and packing materials in case you
need to transport or ship your
system.
Did you get everything?
Check the lists below to make sure
you have everything, And before
you start setting up the system, look
at the list of tools and other items
you need. If you're setting up other
components along with your
'system, read the manual that came
with each of those components to
see what you need.
Amplifier parts
• Integrated amplifier (KA-996)
• Remote Control (RC-R0802)
• 2 Battenes for remote
Power amplifier parts
• Power amplifier (KM-996)
• Audio cable
Tuner parts
• Tuner (KT-596)
• FM indoor antenna
• AM loop antenna
• Loop antenna stand
• Audio cable
• System control cable
CD player parts
• CD Player (DP-R896)
• Audio cable
• System contr'ol cable
Cassette deck parts
• Cassette Deck (KX-W896)
• 2 Audio cables
• System control cable
Left and right front speaker parts
• 2 Front speakers (JL-1 106)
• 2 Speaker wires
Speaker stand parts
• 2 speaker stand tops
• 2 Speaker stand supports
• 2 Speaker stand bases
• I Hardware bag
Subwoofer parts
• Subwoofer (SW-50)
• 4 feet
• 4 screws
• Speaker wire
Center and Surround speaker parts
• Center speaker
(CRS-156 Center)
• 2 Surround speakers
(CRS-156 Surround)
• 3 Speaker wires
Rack parts
Left panel
Right panel
Rack base
Rack top
Rack bottom
Top back panel
Bottom back panel
Fixed shelf
Center shelf
Removable shelf
Glass door
Hardware bag
(see page 7 for contents of the
hardware bag)
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You may need to purchase
• Audio cables
• Video cables
• Speaker wire
YouUl need these tools
• Screwdnver (slot and/or Phillips)
• Pliers
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