Kenwood KS-208HT, KS-308HT User Manual

KS-308HT KS-208HT

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SPEAKER SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SISTEMA DIFFUSORI

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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NEDERLANDS

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KENWOOD ELECTRONICS EUROPE B.V.

AMSTERDAMSEWEG 37

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B61-1209-00 00 MA (E) KW EW 0311

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting our speakers as part of your high-fidelity system. We at KENWOOD are confident that your choice will bring you

years of rich listening pleasure. Please take the time to read through this booklet carefully. It will help you to obtain the peak performance

for which the speakers were designed.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.

Refer to these model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on this product.

Model KS-308HT/KS-208HT is composed of the front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers.

KS-308HT/KS-208HT Serial number

Important Safeguards

Caution: Read this item carefully to keep your safety.

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1. Suffocation – After taking the unit out of the polyethylene

bag, be sure to dispose of the polyethylene bag out of the

reach of children. Otherwise, they may play with the bag,

which could cause hazard of suffocation.

2. 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.

3. Heat – Do not install the unit near a source of heat, such

as radiators, or under direct sunlight.

Installation

Positioning For Optimal Surround Sound

This speaker system can provide full Surround sound. To enjoy

the full effect of the Surround sound field, please position the

speakers as described below.

• Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV.

Angle the speakers towards the listening area to enhance

the stereo effect.

• Place the center speaker on the center between the front

left and right speakers. Tilt the speaker upward or down-

ward so that it is directly facing the listening area.

• Place the surround speakers as high as possible, either

directly to the sides of the listening area or else slightly

behind the listening area. Adjust the angles so that these

speakers are facing directly towards the listeners.

• Place the surround back speaker (option) behind the listining

position, at the same height as the left and right surround

speakers.

4. Modification – Do not attempt to open or modify the unit,

for this could cause fire hazard or malfunction.

5. Cleaning – Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol,

paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabi-

net. Use a clean dry cloth.

6. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is de-

tected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the

appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or near-

est service center.

Left

speaker

➤

Center

speaker

Surround speakers

Surround back speaker

➤

Right

speaker

➤

(option)

RightLeft

➤

About Using Speakers Near a TV

The front and center speakers include magnetic shielding and can therefore be installed close to a TV set. Note, however, that

placing speakers too close to a TV may in some cases produces distortion in the color reception. In such case, turn on the TV and

check that color reproduction is normal. If color is distorted, turn the TV off for 15 to 30 minutes, then turn it back on and check

again. (This allows the TV’s degaussing circuitry to correct for the magnetic field from the speakers.) If distortion is still present,

move the speakers further from the TV.

Installation Methods

On Floor or Shelf

Place the speakers on the floor or on a shelf or other horizontal stable surface. Keep in mind that speakers are not fixed into

place, so be careful to avoid knocking them over.

On the Wall

The front, center and surround speakers include mount holes for wall mounting. You use only one screw and hang the speaker

from its upper mount hole only. Proceed as follows.

1. Screw a single screw into the wall at the desired location. Screw it only part way in, so that the screw projects 12 to

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14 mm (1/2 to 9/16 inches) outward from the wall surface.

2. Hang the speaker by fitting the top mount hole (at the upper rear of the speaker) over the extending part of the screw. Confirm that the speaker is held firmly and securely in place.

12 - 14 mm

(1/2 - 9/16”)

Precautions

Please observe the following precautions when mounting speakers onto the wall.

•Be sure that the wall you are using is strong enough to support the full weight of the speaker (approx. 0.8 kg [1.8 lb]).

•Wall screws must be purchased separately. Be sure to use screws that are appropriate for the wall you are using, and that are long enough to provide sufficient strength.

• If you are uncertain about the wall’s support strength, the type of screw to use, or any other points regarding this type of installation, please consult a contractor or other qualified person before proceeding.

Be sure to follow the procedure given here when carrying out installation. Kenwood can assume no liability for injury or damage that may occur if a speaker setup falls from the wall as a result of incorrect installation or insufficient support strength.

Attaching the cushions

Attach cushions to the base of the speaker as shown below. The cushions prevent the speaker from sliding, and dampen its

vibrations.

On floor or shelf

Front speakers, Surround speakers

Center speaker

On the wall

Connections

The speaker wires and labels of speakers’ back panel are color-coded to facilitate connection. Connect each wire to the matching-

colored terminal, as shown in the figure.

Be sure to turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting speakers.

1. Twist wire’s conductor

2. Push

Right

(–) (+) Red

➤

Wire with white line

3. Insert the conductor

Front speakers

Center speaker

(–) (+) Green

Right

➤

(–) White

Surround speakers

4. Release

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Left

(+)

Left

Blue

(+)

SPEAKERS (6-16Ω)

Speaker terminals

(Amplifier or receiver)

(–) (+)

Gray

(–)

1. The speaker system’s maximum input power is indicated in the specifications. To avoid speaker damage, never run the

speakers at power levels exceeding this limit.

2. This speaker system has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. To ensure safe and reliable operation, be sure that your

amplifier or receiver is able to work with 8-ohm speakers.

•Never short the (+) and (–) speaker wires together.

• Do not reverse L and R or (+) and (–) connections. Reversal of sides or polarities may result in unnatural, incorrectly positioned

sound.

Specifications

KS-308HT

Accessories

Speaker wire

Red .................................................................. 4.5m(14ft)

White ............................................................... 4.5m(14ft)

Blue .................................................................... 6m(19ft)

Gray .................................................................... 6m(19ft)

Green ....................................................................3m(9ft)

Cushion ......................................................... 20 pcs (1 seet)

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Front speakers, Surround speakers

System

Front ............... 2 way 2 speakers (Magnetically shielded)

Surround .............................................. 2 way 2 speakers

Enclosure ............................................................

Loudspeaker

Woofer ........................................... 80 mm(3") Cone type

Tw eeter ...................................... 13 mm(1/2") Dome type

Nominal Impedance ....................................................... 8 Ω

Nominal Input Power................................................... 40 W

Maximum Input Power ................................................ 80 W

Peak Input Power ...........................................................

Sensitivity

Front ..................................................... 81 dB / W at 1 m

Surround ............................................... 80 dB / W at 1 m

Frequency Response .............................. 160 Hz~25,000 Hz

Dimensions

Width ................................................... 100 mm(3-15/16")

Height .................................................... 185 mm(7-5/16")

Depth ....................................................... 84 mm(3-5/16")

Net Weight

Front ................................................. 0.8 kg(1.8 lb) /piece

Surround ........................................... 0.7 kg(1.5 lb) /piece

Insert nut of rear panel ...................................................M5

Center speaker

System .................. 2 way 2 speakers(Magnetically shielded)

Enclosure ............................................................

Loudspeaker

Woofer ........................................... 80 mm(3") Cone type

Tw eeter ...................................... 13 mm(1/2") Dome type

Nominal Impedance ....................................................... 8 Ω

Nominal Input Power................................................... 40 W

Maximum Input Power ................................................ 80 W

Peak Input Power ...........................................................

Sensitivity .................................................. 81 dB / W at 1 m

Frequency Response .............................. 160 Hz~25,000 Hz

Dimensions

Width ..................................................... 185 mm(7-5/16")

Height .................................................. 100 mm(3-15/16")

Depth ....................................................... 84 mm(3-5/16")

Net Weight ............................................. 0.8 kg(1.8 lb) /piece

Insert nut of rear panel ...................................................M5

Bass-Reflex

120 W

Bass-Reflex

120 W

KS-208HT

Accessories

Speaker wire

Red .................................................................. 4.5m(14ft)

White ............................................................... 4.5m(14ft)

Blue .................................................................... 6m(19ft)

Gray .................................................................... 6m(19ft)

Green ....................................................................3m(9ft)

Cushion ......................................................... 20 pcs (1 seet)

Front speakers, Surround speakers

System

Front ................................. 1 way (Magnetically shielded)

Surround ................................................................. 1 way

Enclosure ............................................................

Loudspeaker ....................................... 80 mm(3") Cone type

Nominal Impedance ....................................................... 8 Ω

Nominal Input Power................................................... 40 W

Maximum Input Power ................................................ 80 W

Peak Input Power ...........................................................

Sensitivity .................................................. 84 dB / W at 1 m

Frequency Response .............................. 170 Hz~20,000 Hz

Dimensions

Width ................................................... 100 mm(3-15/16")

Height .................................................... 185 mm(7-5/16")

Depth .........................................................82 mm(3-1/4")

Net Weight

Front ................................................. 0.8 kg(1.8 lb) /piece

Surround ........................................... 0.6 kg(1.3 lb) /piece

Insert nut of rear panel ...................................................M5

Center speaker

System ................................... 1 way (Magnetically shielded)