Kenwood SW-508 Speaker User Manual
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1. OFF The subwoofer output signals from these amplifier or receiver are customized to cut other components than the required low frequency component in an optimum manner according to the current sound mode in use When the Subwoofer is combined with one of these amplifier or receiv er the TURNOVER switch should be set to OFF The Subwoofer does not apply electrical filtering to the input signal and repro duces it faithfully through the loudspeaker TURNOVER function does not work when the TURNOVER switch is OFF TURNOVER control knob Ajusts the balance between the bass from the front speakers and the bass from the Subwoofer Example of standard adjustment according to the type of front speakers Front speaker Turnover Frequency Small speaker 120 200 Hz 80 120 Hz 60 80 Hz Medium speaker Large speaker Depending on the listening room condition and the front speaker characteristics other adjustment setting than the ex amples shown above may provide more natual bass sound and more effective bass reproduction Try various adjustment set tings to select the optimum one for your listening room TURNOVER function does not work when the TURNOVER switch is OFF SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals 5 SPEAKER INPUT termnals 5 LINE INPUT jack 5 AUTO SHUTOFF switch Switches AUTO SHUTOFF mode ON and OFF ON The Subwoofer automatically returns to Standby mode red light when no signal has been inp2. Gel EE fel EE EE EE Pin plug cord LINE INPUT O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Note Do not use LINE INPUT jack and SPEAKER INPUT terminals at the same time Connecting to Amp s Speaker output terminals Connect the SPEAKER INPUT terminals on the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals on your amplifier or receiver Connect the SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals on the subwoofer to your front speakers CAUTION Set the POWER switches of the amplifier or receiver and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged Speaker cord Commercially available parts et bT SO Twist the wire Notes 5 JE f enfan Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver l gt 00000000 aa elle Commercially available CCS 9 oloyoyeyo EE Ba sa parts in oh ce in oh 1 Speaker cord for the connection between the amplifier or receiver and the subwoofer is not included Please purchase this cord sepa rately 2 If your amplifier or receiver has two sets of speaker output termi nals you can connect the front speakers directly to the second set Front speaker R Speaker cord lt o amp Front speaker L of term
3. notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference 2 EN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Adhere to all warnings on the appliance andin the instruction manual 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 3 Ve
4. KENWOOD SW 508 POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION HSITSNA B61 1229 00 00 Y KW 0312 ENGLISH Before applying power A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows Europecamdll K uss E AC 230V only CAUTION Australia de di slal Oradea i he ON oc AC 240V only The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off Other countries ouooinnnnnnn AC 110 120 220 240V only from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned switchable OFF AC voltage selection AC voltage selector switches Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel are set small screwdriver or other pointed tool to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped Before connecting the power cord to your AC AC220 240 outlet make sure that the setting positions of these switches match your line voltage If not they must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction Pn N Note Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SER RISK OF ELECT
5. RIC SHOCK VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO OUALI DO NOT OPEN FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS IN TENDEDTO ALERTTHE USERTOTHE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE 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 SW 508 Serial number Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate
6. Type Speaker Units 160 mm 6 5 16 Cone type x 2 Nominal Impedance oooossoss maana na anna anaaen 602 Dimensions Width aioe TaN Ka SETS MMA SIN Kaki 25h DN 219 mm 8 5 8 PSIG taa saa ANd s eat Ad 439 mm 17 5 16 Depths kammon Nea 392 mm 15 7 16 Net Weight 14 5 kg 32 0 Ib Notes 1 Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be changed without notice 2 Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations below 0 deg C KENWOOD 8 EN
7. clude a Preout jack Subwoofer Preout jack For connection instructions see Connecting to Amp s In this case you can connect to the speaker output terminals Subwoofer Preout jack 6 on your amplifier or receiver For connection instructions see Connecting to Amp s Speaker output terminals _6 Notes 1 Be sure to connect all cables securely Insecure connections may result in distortion or noise 2 Always unplug the power cord before connecting or disconnecting cables Leaving the power plugged in while making connec tions may result in malfunction or damage 3 Never short the and speaker wires together 4 Do not reverse L and R or and sides when making connections Reversal of sides or polarities may result in unnatural incorrectly positioned sound 5 Please read the operation manual that came with the devices you are connecting to and make connections accordingly 5 EN m zZ 9 E 2 ja ENGLISH Connecting to Amp s Subwoofer Preout jack Using the supplied pin plug cord connect the Subwoofer Preout jack on your amplifier or receiver to the LINE INPUT jack on the subwoofer Amplifier or Receiver CAUTION Set the POWER switches of the amplifier or receiver and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged o Too alo OjO Olo ra
8. inals rather than connect AUTION ing them to the SPEAKER OUT C PUT terminals on the subwoofer SPEAKER INPUT terminals at the connect the terminals to terminals and the same time If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier or receiver may be damaged o The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance N specified by the amplifier or receiver in use 3 Do not use LINE INPUT jack and e When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier or receiver be sure to always age terminals to terminals 6 EN Controls and indicators lt O Power on standby indicator This indicator indicates operation mode when it lights in green and the Standby mode when it lights in red POWER switch Switches the power ON and OFF VOLUME control knob Adjusts the volume level of the output of the Subwoofer Ro tating the knob clockwise increases the volume level and ro tating the knob counterclockwise decreases the volume level TURNOVER switch Set this switch to ON or OFF according to the output signal from the amplifier or receiver which is to be connected with the Subwoofer ON To help the Subwoofer manifest its performance most ef fectively with an ordinary subwoofer pre out signal or line level signal this position cuts the other components than the low frequency component so that only the bass sound is repro duced through the Subwoofer
9. ntilation 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 atable cloth on the appliance Place the appliance atleast 10cm away from the walls Do not use the appliance on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings 10 Lightning For added protection for this appliance 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 appliance due to lightning and power line surges 11 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 12 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruction manual Adjust only those controls
10. rations The Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker so it can be installed in almost any location For example the Subwoofer can be installed next to the component system consisting of an amplifier tuner cassette deck etc or in a corner of the room etc The subwoofer s deep bass reproduction charac teristics are richest when the subwoofer is installed in a corner or near a wall Since the low bass component in music is usu ally monaural only one subwoofer is necessary to obtain a sufficient stereo effect when used in combination with a ste reo music system Wall Near the wall B A Wall Far from the wall C Near the corner Speaker installation position viewed from above A Near the corner B Near the wall Far from the wall Sound Pressure Level Freguency 4EN Howling If the Subwoofer is installed near an analog record turntable a howling sound may be generated If this occurs place the Subwoofer farther away from the turntable or reduce the Subwoofer volume By rotating the VOLUME control counterclock wise The howling phenomenon may also occur due to cross interference with a cassette deck compact disc player or Laserdisc player although this is very rare If sound or picture seems to be distorted due to this reason place the Subwoofer farther away from other components or reduce its volume Operation near a TV If the Subwoofer is installed near a TV se
11. receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Attachment Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards 18 Replacement parts When replacement 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 19 Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition 3 EN m zZ 9 2 ja ENGLISH Contents Caution Read the pages marked A Before applying DOWEL cc ccceececeeeeeeeceeeeeeteeeeeeneeeesentees Satety precautions smm mems e s mean v ene ITO AUOTION siiiniis ani LN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 aa katana naaeeet ISTta latiON sota Sn avata ll ts Me ee en CORNMECTIONS refers S T te coan tee v ket is Controls and indicators 0 ccccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeneeseeeneees Specifications Accessories Pin plug cord vl Cushion 4 1 sheet Installation carefully to ensure safe operation Attaching the cushions Attach four cushions to the base of the subwoofer one at each corner The cushions prevent the subwoofer from sliding and dampen its vib
12. s such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Do not place a flaming object such as a candle or lantern on or near the appliance 7 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 objects such as a hair pin or a needle comes into contact with the inside of this appliance adangerous electric shock may result For families with children never permit children to put anything especially metal inside this appliance 8 Enclosure removal Never remove the enclosure If the internal parts are touched accidentally a serious electric shock might occur 9 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 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 15 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 appliances such as an iron or toaster to it to prevent fire or electric shock 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience
13. t the TV reception may be affected and interfered with color irregularities Should color irregularities observed on TV screen separate the Subwoofer from the TV until its reception becomes normal Caution To assure ventilation observe the follow Vertical installation ing points when installing the unit e Leave a distance of more than 10 cm between the Subwoofer back and the surrounding wall s Use special care not to cover the heat sink with a curtain etc when installing e Be sure to install the Subwoofer ver tically Connections Before connecting CAUTION Set the POWER switches of the amplifier or receiver and Subwoofer to OFF If they are connected with the POWER switch es left ON one or both components may be damaged SPEAKER INPUT terminals Connect to the speaker output terminals on your amplifier or receiver SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals These terminals output the signal received at the SPEAKER INPUT terminals You can use them to relay the signla to your front speakers G LINE INPUT jack This jack is used to connect the subwoofer Preout jack of the amplifier or receiver Power cord Connect to AC outlet I D You can connect the subwoofer to your amplifier or receiver in one of ways as described below Refer to the indicated page for connection instructions If your amplifier or receiver includes a Subwoofer If your amplifier or receiver does not in
14. 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 appliance to its normal operation E Theappliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged F The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance 13 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual All This appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti the manufacturer s instructions have bee 4 Water and moisture The appliance lation is provided or n adhered to shall not be exposed other servicing shouldbe referred to qualifi ed service personnel 14 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 i nto such power lines to dripping and splashing for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement or near aswimming pool etc Do not place an object containing liquid such as a flower vase on the appliance 5 Temperature The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low or freezing temperatures The ideal ambient temperature is above 5 C 41 F 6 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat source
15. ut for about 10 minutes The Subwoofer automatically enters operation mode when a signal is input during Standby mode 0 Power cord 5_ Caution concerning operation An excessive input level to the Subwoofer may impair the sound guality or damage the unit Careful attention should therefore be paid to the following precautions Standby mode While the on standby indicator is lit in red a small amount of power is supplied to the system This is called standby mode Notes 1 Do not increase the output of the amplifier or receiver toa high level while the low frequency level is enhanced by the amplifier s tone control or loudness control 2 When operating the amplifier or receiver switches or when placing the stylus on an analog record set the amplifier or receiver volume to its minimum level 7 EN m zZ 9 E 2 ja ENGLISH Specifications Type ocene Subwoofer system with built in amplifier Amplifier Dynamic Power ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 75W 75 W 60 Rated Output Power 60 W 60 W RMS 100 Hz 6Q Input Sensitivity Impedance LINE INPUT 08 we 230 MV 22 KQ SPEAKER INPUT 1ch input 2 0V 6 5 kQ Freguency Responce TURNOVER ON we 15 Hz 200 Hz TURNOVER OFF eenen 15 Hz 3 5 kHz Rated Power Consumption cuoooosssn mannna nannaen 100 W Speaker Enclosure aeee Bass Reflex Floor Standing
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