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USER MANUAL SW38HT KENWOOD

POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SW -38HT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENAustralia ............................................................AC 240V onlyOther countries .......................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V onlyswitchable* WARNING Due to the mains switch was located at the rear panel, theapparatus must be located in the open area without anyobstructions to access the mains switch. CAUTION The power in this equipment will not be completely cut offfrom the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.ENGLISH

• SW-38HT 1221/02-07/EN 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-38HT 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, 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. Accessories Pin-plug cord (1) Contents Caution: Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power p. 2
• Safety precautions p. 2
• Introduction p. 3
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS p. 4
• Installation p. 6
• Connections p. 6
• Controls and indicators p. 7
• Specifications ENGLISH p. 7

SW-38HT 1221/02-07/EN Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

6. 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).

7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat

sources 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.

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 objects, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families with children, never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.

9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure. If

the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.

10. Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from sources

of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

11. 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.

12. Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in 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.

CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 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 obsolete 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 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 a table-cloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls. Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. This appliance 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 appliance shall not be

exposed to dripping and splashing - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place an object containing liquid, such as a flower vase, on the appliance. Never pull or stretch the cord.ENGLISH

SW-38HT 1221/02-07/EN 13.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. 14.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. 15.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 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. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance. 16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure. 18.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. 19.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.

20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not

recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

22. 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.

23. 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 operationg condition.

24. Do not mount this appliance to a wall or ceiling. Refer to

the installation section for proper placement. Notes:

1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.

2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals.

3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

SW-38HT 1221/02-07/EN Installation Speaker installation position, viewed from above

Near the corner Wall Near the wallFar from the wall Wall Frequency

Near the cornerNear the wallFar from the wallSound Pressure Level Howling If the Subwoofer is installed near an analog record turntable, ahowling sound may be generated. If this occurs, place theSubwoofer farther away from the turntable or reduce theSubwoofer volume (By rotating the VOLUME controlcounterclock-wise). The howling phenomenon may also occurdue to cross interference with a cassette deck, compact discplayer, or Laserdisc player, although this is very rare. If soundor picture seems to be distorted due to this reason, place theSubwoofer farther away from other components or reduce itsvolume. Operation near a TV If the Subwoofer is installed near a TV set, the TV receptionmay be affected and interfered with color irregularities. Shouldcolor irregularities observed on TV screen, separate theSubwoofer from the TV until its reception becomes normal. Caution To assure ventilation, observe the following points when in-stalling the unit.•Leave a distance of more than 10cm between the Subwoofer backand the surrounding wall(s).Use special care not to cover theheat sink with a curtain, etc. wheninstalling.•Be sure to install the Subwoofer ver-tically. Connections Before connection:Set the POWER switches of the amplifier and Subwoofer to OFF. If they are connected with the POWER switch(es) left ON,one or both components may be damaged. SUB SUB WOOFER OOFER LINE INPUTSUBWOOFERPRE OUTAmplifier or ReceiverPin-plug cordThe Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker, so it canbe installed in almost any location. For example, the Subwoofercan be installed next to the component system (consisting ofan amplifier, tuner, cassette deck, etc.), or in a corner of theroom, etc.. The subwoofer’s deep-bass reproduction charac-teristics are richest when the subwoofer is installed in a corneror near a wall. Since the low-bass component in music is usu-ally monaural, only one subwoofer is necessary to obtain asufficient stereo effect when used in combination with a ste-reo music system.Vertical installationIf your amplifier or receiver outputs only the L/R separated,line-level signals, it is required to use an adapter for synthesiz-ing the L and R signals (not provided) in order to connect theSubwoofer to such an amplifier or receiver.ENGLISH

SW-38HT 1221/02-07/EN Controls and indicators 1 POWER ON indicator2 LINE INPUT jack (RCA-type pin-plug)This jack is used to connect the subwoofer Pre-Outjack of the amplifier.3 VOLUME control knobAdjusts the volume level of the output of the Subwoofer.Rotating the knob clockwise increases the volume level,and rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases thevolume level.4 POWER switchSwitches the power ON and OFF.5 Power cordConnect to AC outlet.

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