Kenwood SPECTRUM 350 User Manual

1
Setting up your Kenwood Audio System
Spectrum 350
2.
Licensing
Safety first
3.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety Symbols
We’ve placed these safety symbols on the back of the unit.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric 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 operating of electric parts inside the unit.
The exclamation point symbol is to let you know that there are important operating and servicing instructions in this manual that you should read before you operate this unit.
Canadian IC Compliance Notice
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 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 Battery Warning
If this unit uses a rechargeable battery, use the battery charger that came with the unit only. Do NOT take apart, damage, burn, 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.
About the power supply
This unit is designed for operation in the USA and Canada using a power 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 all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
1 Power sources. The unit should be
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.
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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
3 CAUTION—Polarization. This unit
may be equipped with a polarized alter­nating-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.
4 Ventilation. Slots and openings in the
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 blocked 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 records or a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least 4 inches away from the walls.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
!
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventila­tion openings. This unit 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.
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 +41ºF.
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 chil­dren, never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this unit.
9 Enclosure removal. Never remove
the enclosure. If the internal 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.
11 Lightning. For added protection for this
unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long peri­ods 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 power-line surges.
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 enclo­sure damaged.
The unit exhibits a marked 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 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 in the instruction manual. All other servic­ing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
15 Power lines. An outside antenna
system should not be located in the vicin­ity of overhead power lines or other elec­tric 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 consump­tion 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 convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18 Attachment. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the unit manufac­turer as they may cause hazards.
19 Replacement parts. When replace-
ment parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi­nal parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20 Safety check. Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in 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 over 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 modifications 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 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 in 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 circuit different from that to which the 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 guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
4.
Antenna lead in wire
Antenna discharge unit (NEC section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-21) Grounding clamps
Grounding clamp
Electrical service equipment
Power service grounding Electrode system (NEC ART 250, part H)
Safety First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Did you get everything?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
You may need to purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
You’ll need these tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling the rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to get replacement parts
for your rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Placing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stacking your components in the rack. . . . 11
Positioning your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting your components . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting your CD player, cassette deck,
and optional turntable or VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting your antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the antenna wires to the
antenna jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied) . . . 14
Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied) . . . . . . . . 14
Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . 15
Using a FM outdoor antenna (optional). . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the system control cables . . . . 16
Connecting other audio components . . . . . 17
Plugging in your power cords. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
5.
Setting up your SPECTRUM System isn’t difficult, but getting your system up and running will be even easier if you follow the step-by-step direc­tions in this manual.
Unpacking
Unpack all of the components care­fully, and examine them for shipping damage. If any are damaged or fail to operate, notify your dealer imme­diately. If your SPECTRUM System was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. 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 SPECTRUM System.
Did you get everything?
Check the lists below to make sure you have everything. And before you start setting up the system, look at the list of tools and other items you need. If you’re setting up other components along with your system, read the manual that came with each of those components to see what you need.
Receiver parts
Receiver (KR-596)
Remote Control (RC-S0501)
2 Batteries for remote
FM indoor antenna
AM loop antenna
Loop antenna stand
CD player parts
CD Player (DP-R896)
Audio cable
System control cable
Cassette deck parts
Cassette Deck (KX-W595)
2 Audio cables
Speaker parts
2 Main speakers (JL-506)
2 Speaker wires
Rack parts
Left panel
Right panel
Rack base
RAck top
Top back panel
Bottom back panel
Kick panel
Fixed shelf
Removable shelf
Glass Door
Hardware bag
(see page 7 for contents of the hardware bag)
You may need to purchase
Audio cables
Video cables
Speaker wire
You’ll need these tools
Screwdriver (slot and/or Phillips)
Pliers
Welcome
6.
Assembling the rack
7.
Hardware list
Before assembling your rack check to be sure that you received all of the hardware listed below.
J
K
L
M
N
S
Q
O
R
T
U
V
W
8
12
1
2
1
2
9
1
4
1
1
1
1
Item Description Quantity
Step1
J
x 8
Fixed shelf
Bottom
Left side
Right side
Step 2
Dowel holes for kick panel
Q
x 3
Kick Panel
R
Allen bolt
Phillips head screw
Allen wrench
Hinge insert
Magnetic catch
Wood dowel (long)
Wood dowel (short)
Glue
Shelf pin
Upper hinge
Lower hinge
Catch plate
Catch plate pad
Finished edge
Finished edge
Finished edge
M
8.
Step
3
Kick Panel
Step 4
O
x 2
Rack top
Mallet (not included)
K
x 2
M
N
Step 5
Q
x 6
Step 6
Step 7
Rack top
K
x 10
Top of panel should be 1/2" below top edge of rack
Bottom of panel should be even with bottom shelf
Hinge insert faces toward top
M
Removable shelf (optional)
S
x 4
Black surface of both back panels face toward inside of rack
Optional
9.
Step
8
T
Screws face toward the inside of the rack
Glass door (top)
Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
U
Top edge of kick panel
V
W
First close the door to see where the magnetic catch contacts it.
Attach the cushion to the door where the magnetic catch contacted it.
Slip the catch plate over the cushion.
W
V
Slide door into hinge (edge of hinge even with edge of glass)
Edge of hinge even with edge of glass
Use the following parts list to identify missing or damaged parts:
SRC-406C SRC-406N
Item Description Quantity Part No. Part No.
A Left side panel 1 XW1061 349092-0 B Rack bottom 1 XW0903 344739-1 C Right side panel 1 XW1060 349093-9 D Kick panel 1 XW0902 344733-2 E Rack top 1 XW0897 344727-8 F Bottom back panel 1 XW0905 433734-4 G Fixed shelf 1 XW0900 344737-5 H Removable shelf 1 XW0901 344738-3 I Top back panel 1 XW1062 431295-3 J Allen screws 8 S0033 423699-8 K Small screws 12 S0034 414954-8 L Allen wrench 1 M0018 408737-2 M Hinge inserts 2 P0054 425226-8 N Magnetic door catch 1 P0098 431264-3 O Long wooden dowels 2 W0981 429169-7 Q Short wooden dowels 9 W0092 404578-5 R Glue 1 G0012 404589-0 S Shelf pegs 4 M0019 424881-3 T Top door hinge 1 M0026 425226-8 U Bottom door hinge 1 M0027 425226-8 V Door catch plate 1 M0011 422201-6 W Catch plate pad 1 G0047 422201-6 X Glass door 1 G0241 431296-1
How to get replacement parts for your rack
10.
If any of the rack parts are missing or damaged, look for the rack model number on the ID sticker on the back panel. Then, contact the appropriate company for replace­ment parts.
If your rack’s model number is:
SRC-406C
contact:
Tocabi America 755 Otay Valley Road Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 661-6136
or
SRC-406N
contact:
Kenwood 1900 Gulf Street Lamar MO 64759 (800) 327-9782
Stacking your components in the rack
To make sure that they’re properly ventilated and stable, stack them according to the following diagram. If you’re using a turntable, place it on top of the rack.
Positioning your speakers
You can get the best stereo effect by placing your speak­ers 6' to 12' apart along the same wall, with the main listening area midway between the 2 speakers.
To enhance the stereo effect (especially if the speak­ers are more than 8' apart), rotate each speaker slightly toward the listening area.
Placing the speakers against a wall will increase their bass output, but could also make them sound unnatu­rally ‘thick’ or ‘heavy’. If this occurs, try moving them away from the wall a foot or so.
Placing your system
11.
MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-R896
POWER
P.MODE
TIME DSP RANDOM REPEAT
CHECK
EDIT MODE
CLEAR
ON STANDBY
/II
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER KR-596
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM
30 STATION RANDOM PRESET
BASS FLAT
22
44
66
88
+10-10
TREBLE
FLAT
22
44
66 88
+10-10
ON/STANDBY
POWER
PHONES
STANDBY
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME CONTROL
DOWN UP
BALANCE RL
BAND TUNING
1MEMORY
AUTO/MANU
. +10
2 3 4 5
6P.CALL 7 8 9 0
/
II
/
II
B RECORDING/PLAYBACKAPLAYBACK ONLY
REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSEPLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W595
ON STANDBY
POWER
REC LEVEL
DOLBY NR DUBBING TAPE SELECTOR
ON OFF
ON OFF HIGH NORMAL
REC
DUBBING
)VWX
Receiver (KR-596)
Cassette Deck (KX-W595)
CD Player (DP-R896)
Important:
Please wait until you’ve connected all of the cables before plugging any of the components into AC wall outlets and turning them on.
Connecting your speakers
Connect your speakers first. You’ll have an easier time getting to the connections on the backs of the components before you connect all of the other cables.
1 Place the speakers in their
approximate locations first, then leave a little extra speaker wire so you can fine-tune their loca­tions.
2 Use the speaker wire supplied
with the speakers. If you need longer wire, buy speaker wire that is 18-gauge or thicker. Remember, the smaller the number, the thicker the wire: 18-gauge wire is thicker than 20-gauge.
A few tips
To save you time, we’ve removed the insulation from the ends of the speaker wire we supplied.
When connecting speaker wires, be sure to connect positive connections to each other and negative connections to each other. Connecting positive to negative (+ to - ) or negative to
positive (- to +) can cause poor sound quality.
Never allow the positive and negative speaker wires to touch each other. Touching wires can cause a short circuit, which could damage your electronics.
Left and right speakers
Connect the left and right speakers to the ‘Speakers’ jacks on the receiver.
To connect the wire:
Connecting your components
12.
R L
SPEAKERS
(8-16)
KR-596
RECEIVER
JL-776
SPEAKER
JL-776
SPEAKER
RIGHT
LEFT
1 Unlock the lever
2 Insert the wire 3 Lock the lever
Connecting your CD player, cassette deck, and optional turntable or VCR
Use the cables that came with the audio and video components. You can connect any turntable that has a magnetic phono cartridge.
13.
TAPECD
L
R
REC OUT
PLAYINOUT IN OUT IN SYSTEM
CONTROL
SPEAKERS
(8-16)
PHONO ADAPTOR VIDEO
FM75 LOOP ANTENNA
FM300
GND
ANTENNA
LINE OUT
L
R
GND
AM
L
R
L
R
OUT
AUDIO
IN
L
R
REC PLAY
TAPE
KR-596 Receiver
Cassette Deck
CD Player
VCR (optional)
Turntable (optional)
Audio cord
Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied)
Place the antenna as far away as possible from the main system, television, speaker wires and power cords.
Rotate the antenna until you get the best reception.
Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied)
Use this antenna until you can install an outdoor antenna. When you do, remove the indoor antenna.
1 Remove the insulation from the wire tip, and twist the wire tightly to get
rid of any loose strands.
2 Connect the end of the wire to the left-most antenna jack on the receiver.
3 Fully extend the antenna, and place it along a wall or bookshelf.
4 Adjust the antenna to find the position that provides the best reception.
5 Attach the looped end to the wall or bookshelf.
The quality of your FM/AM recep­tion depends on how well you place your antennas. So please follow the instructions carefully.
Connecting the antenna wires to the antenna jacks
1 Unlock lever
2 Insert wire
3 Lock lever
Connecting your antennas
14.
FM75 LOOP ANTENNA
FM300
GND
AM
ANTENNA
FM75 LOOP ANTENNA
FM300
GND
AM
ANTENNA
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