Kenwood KS-358EX User Manual

KS-358EX

SPEAKER SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SYSTEME DE ENCEINTE

MODE D’EMPLOI

SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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B61-1276-00 00 (K) KW 0505

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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-358EX is composed of the front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers and surround back speaker.

KS-358EX Serial number

Important Safeguards

Caution: Read this item carefully to keep your safety.

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.

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 cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

6.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.

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 downward 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 behind the listining position, at the same height as the left and right surround speakers.

Left	Center	Right
speaker	speaker	speaker
Left		Right
	Surround speakers
	Surround back speaker

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.

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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 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. front speaker : 0.8 kg [1.8 lb], center speaker : 0.8 kg [1.8 lb], surround speaker : 0.6 kg [1.3 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		On the wall
Front speakers, Surround speakers

Center speaker

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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	2. Push		3. Insert the	4. Release
conductor			conductor
Subwoofer (option)	Right		Front speakers		Left
			Center speaker
(–)		(+) Red		(–)	White
					(+)
		Wire with white line
			(–)	(+) Green
			Right		Left
				Surround
				speakers
			Surround back
			speaker
				(–)	Blue
					(+)
			(–)	(+)
				Gray

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

(–)Brown

(+)

Speaker terminals

(Amplifier or Audio Video control center)

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1. The speaker system’s peak 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.

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