Kenwood KS-908HT User Manual

KS-908HT

SPEAKER SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SYSTEME DE ENCEINTE

MODE D’EMPLOI

LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

LUIDSPREKERSYSTEEM

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SISTEMA DIFFUSORI

ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

KENWOOD CORPORATION

LA DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA'

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PRODOTTO E' DEPOSITATA PRESSO:

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

NEDERLANDS

ITALIANO

KENWOOD ELECTRONICS EUROPE B.V.

AMSTERDAMSEWEG 37

1422 AC UITHOORN THE NETHERLANDS

B61-1216-00 00 C (E) KW EW 0312

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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-908HT is composed of the front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers.

KS-908HT Serial number

Important Safeguards

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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 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.

Assembly (Front Speaker)

1. Lay the speaker body on its side.

Place the speaker body gently on a level, stable surface (on a chair, etc.).

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2. Fit the base.

•The base is heavy. Take care not to drop it on your foot.

5. Connect the speaker cord to the terminals.

1. Twist wire’s conductor

2. Loosen

3. Insert the conductor

4. Secure

3. Clamp the base using the provided screws.

4. Pass the speaker cord through the bottom of the base.

Insert the speaker cord here.

• Connect the wire with white stripes to the (+) terminal.

6. Stand up the speaker body.

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.

Left

speaker

➤

About Using Speakers Near a TV

This speaker 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.

Center

speaker

Surround speakers

➤

Surround back speaker

Right

speaker

➤

(option)

RightLeft

➤

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Attaching the cushions

Attach cushions to the base of the surround speaker. The cushions prevent the speaker from sliding, and dampen its vibrations.

On floor or shelf On the wall

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 center and surround speakers include mount holes for wall mounting. You can hang the surround speakers on the wall vertically, and the center speaker horizontally. For vertical mount, you use only one screw and hang the speaker from its upper mount hole only. For horizontal mount, you need to set two screws into the wall at the appropriate distance so that you can hang the speaker from both mount holes. Continued on next page.

Surround speakers

Center speaker

1. Attach the bracket using supplied screw as shown below.

Be sure to attach in the upper hole.

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2 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.

3. 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”)

1. Remove the base.

2. Attach the bracket, using screws which are removed in step 1.

3. Screw two screws into the walls 120 mm (4-3/4 inches) apart, making sure that screws are horizontally level. Screw each screw only part way in, so that the screw projects 12 to 14 mm (1/2 to 9/16 inches) outward from the wall surface.

12 - 14 mm

120 mm

(4-3/4”)

4. Hang the speaker by fitting the two mount holes (at the rear of the speaker) over the extending part of the screw. Confirm that the speaker is held firmly and securely in place.

(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. 1.1 kg [2.4 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.

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

Subwoofer (option)

SPEAKERS (6-8Ω)

FRONT

SURR BACK

/SW

2. Push

(–) (+) Red

Wire with white line

SURRCENTER

3. Insert the conductor

➤

(–)

Front speakers

Center speaker

(–) (+) Green

Surround speakers

(–)

(+)

Gray

4. Release

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➤

LeftRight

(–)

LeftRight

(+)

Blue

(+)

White

Speaker terminals

(Amplifier or receiver)

SUB

WOOFER

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

Accessories

Speaker wire

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

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

Blue .................................................................. 10m(33ft)

Gray .................................................................. 10m(33ft)

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

Cushion ........................................................... 8 pcs (2 seet)

Base for front speaker........................................................ 2

Screw for base.................................................................... 6

Bracket for wall mounting ................................................. 4

Screw for wall mounting................................................... 2

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Front speakers

System ................. 2 way 5 speakers (Magnetically shielded)

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

Loudspeaker

Woofer ............................... 70 mm(2-3/4") Cone type x 4

Tw eeter ...................................... 19 mm(3/4") Dome type

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

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

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

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

Sensitivity .................................................. 86 dB / W at 1 m

Frequency Response ................................ 75 Hz~40,000 Hz

Dimensions (including the base)

Width ................................................... 220 mm(8-11/16")

Height ............................................... 1,154 mm(45-7/16")

Depth ................................................... 220 mm(8-11/16")

Net Weight ............ 5.3 kg(11.7 lb) /piece (including the base)

Bass-Reflex

120 W

Surround speakers

System ................. 2 way 3 speakers (Magnetically shielded)

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

Loudspeaker

Woofer ............................... 70 mm(2-3/4") Cone type x 2

Tw eeter ...................................... 19 mm(3/4") Dome type

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

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

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

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

Sensitivity .................................................. 83 dB / W at 1 m

Frequency Response ...............................110 Hz~40,000 Hz

Dimensions

Width ............................................................... 76 mm(3")

Height .................................................... 230 mm(9-1/16")

Depth ....................................................... 78 mm(3-1/16")

Net Weight ............................................. 1.1 kg(2.4 lb) /piece

Acoustic air suspension