Kenwood KS-303HT User Manual

KENWOOD

KS-303HT

SPEAKER SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to excellence in sound reproduction. We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tra dition of quality components that our company represents. So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual before you hook up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with operating features and system-connection consid erations so that your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start. You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering, styling, operating convenience and adaptability we have sought to anticipate your needs and desires.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of each unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or ser vice on this product. Model KS-303HT is composed of the front speakers, sub woofer, center speaker and rear (surround) speakers.

FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, REAR SPEAKER Serial number

SUBWOOFER Serial number

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/f\Caution: Read this section carefully to ensure safe

operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada

........................................ AC 120 V only

Safety precautions

WARNING:

TOPREVENTFIREORELECTRICSHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

DO NOT OPEN

Unpacking

Unpack the system carefully and make sure that all accesso ries are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the system for any sign of shipping damage. If your system is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your system was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the con signee (the person or company receiving the system) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack ing materials for use should you transport or ship the sys tem in the future.

Accessories

Pin-plug cord (1)

Speaker wires (5)

Cushions (4)

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Speaker wires: [Red/Black]4.5m(14ft), [Blue/Black]4.5m(14ft),

How to use the cushions

Attach four cushions to the bottom of the subwoofer, on at each corner. The cushions prevent the subwoofer from sliding and dampen its vibrations.

[Orange/Black]6m(19ft), [Gray/Black]6m(19ft), [Green/Black]3m(9ft)

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 ENCLO SURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CON STITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES

ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE

(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM

PANYING THE APPLIANCE.

Contents

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ensure safe operation.

Introduction................................................................2

A Before Applying Power..............................................2

^ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS......................................3

Installation..................................................................5

Connections Controls and Indicators (Subwoofer)

Maintenance...............................................................9

Troubleshooting.........................................................9

Specifications

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2 KS-303HT(EN)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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operation.

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction nnanual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

1. Power sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances 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 that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Never pull or stretch the cord.

CAUTION - Polarization - This appliance may

be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 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 obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance

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 appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls.

Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar

surface that may block the ventilation openings. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

6. Temperature - The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +b°C (4rF).

Heat - The appliance should be situated away from

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

Electric shock-Care should betaken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result.

For families with children, never permit children to

put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.

Enclosure removal - Never remove the enclosure.

If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious

electric shock might occur.

10. Magnetic fields - Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

11. Cleaning - Unplug this appliance 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.

12. Accessories - Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

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.

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