Kube2 - Speaker KEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Kube2 KEF

Thank you for purchasing the KEF Model HTB2 powered subwoofer. We are confident that your HTB2 will provide reliable, high performance sound for many years to come. Please read this manual fully before you attempt any connections to the HTB2.

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

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QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation mark 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.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

• A combined mains power input lead and country specific mains plug is provided.

• Check before connecting to your local mains supply that the local supply voltage is the same as that marked on the rear panel. If it is not, check with your supplier before proceeding.

Due to the mains switch being located on the rear panel, the apparatus must be located in an open area without anything obstructing access to the mains switch. HTB2SE manual_Rev02 7/8/08, 2:41 PM45 (F) Utilisation du manuel (D) Verwendung der Anleitung (I) Uso del manuale (ES) Uso del manual (P) Utilização do manual (NL) Gebruik van de handleiding (DK) Brug af manualen (CN) 重要安全事项 (J)

Please take heed of the following before using the KEF Model HTB2. Note also that the word appliance shall refer to the KEF HTB2 subwoofer, or any part of it.

1. Read Instructions — All the Safety and Operating Instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The Safety and Operating Instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the Operating Instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All Operating and Use Instructions should be followed. Only use attachements/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

5. Important — Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding typeplug. The third prong is provided

for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel. Servicing is required for any damaged parts such as power-supply cord or plug

6. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used in or near water - for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Care should be taken so that objects containing liquids are not placed upon or spilled into the enclosure through openings and that no objects lled with liquids, such as a vase, shall be placed on apparatus.

7. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does no interfere with its proper

ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings.

8. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating

instructions or as marked on the appliance and it shall remain readily operable. Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. To be completely disconnected from the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus must be disconnected from the mains completely.

10. 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 appliance. The main plug should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.

11. Attachments and Accessories — Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Non-use Periods — Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a) The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e) The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

14. Servicing — The user shall not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the Operating

Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. HTB2SE manual_Rev02 7/8/08, 2:41 PM56

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CONTROLS AND SOCKETS

Model HTB2 Rear Panel

POSITIONING HTB2SE manual_Rev02 7/8/08, 2:42 PM1314 Bass Boost The bass boost control is intended to adjust the response of the subwoofer to compensate for room conditions and user preferences. Boost is switchable between 0, +6 and +12dB at around 40Hz. Phase Control The phase control will normally be set at 0° but more output level can sometimes be achieved in the 180° position, particularly when the subwoofer is far away from the satellite speakers. PLEASE NOTE: Volume Control Volume control is implemented in the source equipment. Auto/Manual Switch In Auto mode the unit will remain in standby until a signal is sensed. In Manual mode the unit will remain on even when no signal is present.