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SW-508ES 1272-00 00
Before applying power
Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ AC 120V only
Europe and U.K. ................................................ AC 230V only
Australia ............................................................ AC 240V only
Other countries .......................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V only
switchable*
CAUTION
The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off
from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned
OFF.
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
T H E L I G H T N I N G F L A S H W I T H
A R R OW H E A D SY M B O L , W I T H I N A N
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE 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
I M P O R T A N T O P E R A T I N G A N D
M A I N T E N A N C E ( S E R V I C I N G )
I N ST RU C T I O N S I N T H E L IT E R AT U R E
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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-508ES 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.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have
adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin)
cannot be disposed as household waste. Old elec-
trical and electronic equipment should be recycled
at a facility capable of handling these items and their
waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for
details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help con-
serve resources whilst preventing detrimental ef-
fects on our health and the environment.
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AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel are set
to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC
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.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by
excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.
AC voltage selector switches
Move switch lever to match your line
voltage with a small screwdriver or
other pointed tool.
AC220-240
AC110-120
