Kenwood 755 AV User Manual

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Spectrum 755 AV

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 3,959590; Canadian numbers .1,004,603 and 1,037,877. ‘Dolby', ‘Pro' Logic’ and the QD 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

CAUTION:

To prevent'eledKc shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in a wall socket, and.insert fully. ..

The lightning bolt symbol is to alert you to the danger of electric shock from the operation of electric parts inside

Canadian 1C Compliance Notice .

This device co.nnpiies with RSS-ZhO of Industry Canada. OperBtion is subject to the following two conditions; CI) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device- . . .

Rechargeable Batter/ Warning

If this unit uses a rechargeable battery, use the battery charter, that came with the unit only, Do . NOT take apart, damage, bum, or short circuit the battery, or expose it to heat—this could _ _ cause it to burst or to.reLease toxic materials. Keep the battery away from children.

the unit _ ■

The exclamation point symbol, is to let .you know.that there are importantoperating and setvicing instructio.ns in this.. manual that you should read before you operate this unit

DO NOT OPEN

About the power supply

This unit IS .designed for operatiOTi In the USA and Canada using apower supply of AC 120' ’ volts only.

Safety Precautions

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Please.read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. Adhere to all warnings on the unit.and.in this, manual. Follow alt the safety and.operating instructions. These safety and operating, instructions should be retained for future . . reference- '

1 Power sources. The unit should be

2 Power-cord protection. Power

3 CAUTION—Polarization. This unit

4 Ventilation. Slots and openings inthe

connected to a power supply only of the type described in 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.

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 unit

may be equipped with a polarized alter nating-current line plug (a plug having'one blade wider that 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 outlet Do. not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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 blocted 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 reconds or a table-cloth on the unit Place. the unit at least 4 inches away from the walls.

Do not use the unit on.a_b.ed, sofa, rug or similar surface.that may block the ventila-. tion openings This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such .as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- . tion is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have, been adhered to,

5 Water and moisture. The unit 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.

6 Temperature. The unit may not func

tion properly if used at extremely low,..or. ^ freezing temperatures The ideal ambient, temperature is above +4 l°F.

7 Heat. The unit should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8 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 object, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes.into contact with, the inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may result For families with chil dren, never permit .children to put anything, especially metál, inside this unit .

9 Enclosure removal. Neverremove

the enclosure. If the interrial parts are . _ touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.

10 Cleaning. Unplug this unit 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 a clean .dry cloth, .

1 I Lightning. For added pnote.ction for this

unit during a lightning storm, or.when it is. left unattended .and unused for long peri ods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable .. system, This will prevent damage to the _. unit due to lightning and pQwer-!ine_. ' suyges,. ■ ■ . ■ ■■_

12 Abnormal smell. If an abnormal smell

or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF.and_unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer or nearest service center.

13 Damage requiring service. The unit

should be .serviced by qualified service 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 rain or ^ water,

The unit has been dropped, or the enclo sure damaged.

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The unit exhibits a matted change in

performance, . .

The unit does not appear to. operate

normally by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the instruction manual as

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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. The user should not attempt

to service the unit beyond.that described..

[Hi the instruction manual. Ail other servic

ing should be referred to qualified service personnel,

[5 Power lines. An outside antenna .

system should not be located in the vicin

ity of overhead power lines or other elec tric 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 from 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 outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other electrical units, such as an iron or toaster, to it to prevent fire.or electric shock,

17 Overloading. Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral _ conven'ience receptacles as this can result

in a risk of fire or electric shock

13 Attachment. Do not use .attachments

not recommended by the unit manufac

turer as.they may cause hazards. . ..

19 Replacement parts. When mplace-

ment parts are required,, be sure the. service technician has used replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer or

have the same characteristics as the origi-

na! parts. Unauthorized substitutions .rnay

result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.- . _ ....

20 Safety check. Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this unit, ask the

sewice technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the unit is m

proper operating condition.

21 Carts and stands. Don't put this unit

on a cart or stand that is unsteady or that

can not support the unit's weight If.you .

move this unit on a cart or stand, be

careful“quick stops, excessive, force and.

pushing oyer or uneven surfaces, may '

cause the cart to overturn and damage your equipment.

FCC Warning

This equipment may generate or use radio .frequency energy. Changes or modificatiojis i 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. . . ...

Important

This equipment has been .tested and found to comply with the limits for a Qass B digital . . device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.'. These limits are.designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in amsidentiai 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 m 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 the 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 circuitdifferent from that to whichuhe receiver is connected . - .

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Cable System Installer Notice

Article 820-40 of the NEC provides .1 . guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be oonne.cted to the grounding system of the building, as dose to the point of cable .entry as practical,

Safety First.

Welcome....

Unpacking.

Did you get everything? You may need to purchase.

YouMI need these tools.....

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Assembling the rack

How to get replacement parts

for your rack...........................

Placing your system

Stacking your components in the rack... 1

Positioning your speakers............... .1

Left and right speakers ..........

Center channel speaker ...................................... I

Surround spea.kers. .......r

Subwoofer

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Connecting your components

Connecting your speakers

Left and right front speakers. Surround speakers... r.;.; ■—13

Center speaker.................................................. 13

Subwoofer .

Connecting your CD player, cassette deck, and optional turntable or VCR

Connecting your antennas

Connecting, the antenna wires to the - . antenna jacks 16

Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied) .... 16

Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied) ......... 16

Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional) ....... 17

Using a FM outdoor antenna (optional)

Connecting the system control cables . — 18 Connecting other audio components

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Plugging in the power cords

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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— —

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Doing.the adjusting ................—

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Welcome

Setting.up your SPECTRUM System .. isn't difficult, but getting your system " up and running'will be even easLerif you follow the step-by-step direc-' tions in this manual

Unpacking

Unpack all of the components care- ' with each of those components to fully, and examine them for shipping see what you need.

' damage. If any are damaged or fail

to operate, notify yourxJealer imme- Receiver parts

diately.Jf.your SPECTRUM System • Receiver (KR-8R6)

was shipped to you. directly, notify • Remote Gahtrol (RC-508'00).

the shipping company without delay. • 2 Batteries, for remote .

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 • CD Player (DP-R896) ' t

SPECTRUM System,- • Audio cable . - . . . '

Did you get everjiliing?

Check the lists below to. make sure" • 3 Speaker wires ... .....

you have everything. And before .. you start setting-up-the” system, look Rack parts at the list of tools and other, items you need. If yo.u’re settlng up other components along with your system, read the manual that came

• FM indoor'antenna ; , - - hardware bag)

• AM loop antenna--”

• Loop antenna stand ' - - - -

CD player parts

• System controLcable

Cassette deck parts

• Cassette Deck (KX-W595)

• 2 Audio cables _ .

Left and right front speaker parts

• 2 Front speakefi; (jL-886) * 2 Speaker wires -

• 2 Surround speakers

(CRS-113 Surround)

• Left pane!

• Right panel

• Rack base.

• Rack top

• Top back panel

• Bottom back panel

• Fixed shelf

• Removable, shelf ■

• Glass, door ... . . '

• Hardware bag

(see page, 7 for contents of the

You may need to purchase

• Audio cables

• Video, icables ., * Speaker wire

You’ll need these tools

• Screwdriver (slot and/or Phillips)

Subwoofer parts

• Subwoofer (SW-30)

• 8' Audio cable

Center and Surround

speaker parts

• Center speaker '

■ (CRS-IIS "Center) ' ' .f

Assembling the rack

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