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KW550

CONTENTS

Issue 1: August 2006

Page 2

PAGE Section

Safety information

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Mains plug (U.K. only)
Modification warning

General advice

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Installation precautions
User information

5 Disposal

information

EU disposal information

6 Installation

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Introduction
Installation
Audio connection
Cleaning

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Facilities and connections

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Illustrations – Main unit front & rear panels
Illustrations – Power unit front & rear panels

Remote control

Operation and illustration

Amplifier

connections

Input connections, output connections

Amplifier

operation

Starting Volume, Phono, CD, AUX1,
AUX2, AUX3, TAPE, recording

Amplifier

problems?

Basic amplifier fault finding

Amplifier

specifications

Manual

history

Summary of Contents for KW550

Page 1: ...preamplifier stage and two monobloc power amps capable of driving over 550W The KW550 is a perfect answer to most integrated requirements in a single beautifully engineered package Used properly and carefully it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface ...

Page 2: ...troduction Installation Audio connection Cleaning 7 8 Facilities and connections Illustrations Main unit front rear panels Illustrations Power unit front rear panels 9 Remote control Operation and illustration 10 Amplifier connections Input connections output connections 11 Amplifier operation Starting Volume Phono CD AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 TAPE recording 12 Amplifier problems Basic amplifier fault findin...

Page 3: ...ppliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green and yellow or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L o...

Page 4: ...nform your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the KW550 is dangerous and may cause electric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators direct sunlight or other equipment Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself Refer all servi...

Page 5: ...e del prodotto FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf Um Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden muss das Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentlich...

Page 6: ...ion such as from loudspeakers Protect your KW550 from humidity if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm room or in generally humid conditions moisture can form on the inside of the unit If this happens leave the unit for an hour or so to allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate AUDIO CONNECTIONS Outputs Connect your loudspeakers to the terminals on the back panel marked as LEFT ...

Page 7: ...6 PDI Portable Device Input 3 5mm jack connector MAIN UNIT REAR PANEL 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS Right hand side 8 PRE OUTPUT RCA sockets 9 TAPE OUTPUT RCA sockets 10 PHONO CD AUX 1 PDI AUX 2 AUX 3 TAPE INPUT RCA Sockets 11 PHONO GROUNDING 4mm post 12 PHONO MM MC Switch 13 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS Left hand side 14 POWER SUPPLY Right hand power amp 15 POWER SUPPLY Preamplifier 16 ...

Page 8: ... on off switch 3 POWER LED Indicator Feet POWER SUPPY REAR PANEL 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 POWER OUTPUT Right hand power amplifier 5 POWER OUTPUT Preamplifier sections 6 POWER OUTPUT Left hand power amplifier 7 POWER FUSE Right hand power amplifier 8 POWER FUSE Preamplifier sections 9 IEC MAINS INLET 10 POWER FUSE Left hand power amplifier ...

Page 9: ...choose options AUTO TUNE finds previous next broadcast MONO STEREO Option for weaker FM stations Amplifier Buttons PHONO Selects Phono input CD Selects internal CD TUNER Selects internal tuner AUX 1 Select source AUX 1 AUX 2 Select source AUX 2 PDI CD Buttons TIME Displays Track Time Time remaining 0 9 Buttons Used to select track numbers CHECK Check pre programmed tracks PROGRAM Programs selectio...

Page 10: ...rked as LEFT and RIGHT SPEAKER outputs Make sure both speakers are connected with the same polarity PRE The KW550 has its pre amplifier output available from RCA sockets on the back panel marked PRE OUT and is controlled by the volume adjustment This is to allow bi amplification using suitable external amplifiers and crossover networks to power the speaker drive components separately giving notice...

Page 11: ...of a 3 mm jack PDI Portable Device Input socket to enable personal portable devices such as MP3 players and minidisk walkman to be played thorough the unit TIP For best listening experience using your portable device we recommend you set its outputs for line level use as opposed to headphones if the option is available Please refer to your portable device s manual for more details Note Please note...

Page 12: ...e one of the devices Sound is not precise lacking in bass and stereo image Speakers are connected out of phase i e connections to one speaker and are reversed Ensure speakers are connected correctly Hum Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Insert plug securely Remote control does not work Amplifier s POWER switch is set to off One or more batteries fitted the wrong way round Batteries are flat...

Page 13: ...margin 24dB MM and MC Connections Line level inputs 5 pairs line level RCA connectors 1 front panel 3 5mm jack socket sharing AUX 1 input 1 pair phono MM MC RCA connectors Line level outputs 1 pair RCA preamp controlled by the volume 1 pair RCA tape record fixed line level output Speaker outputs 2 pairs 4mm banana plug binding posts per channel Power requirement 100 115 230Volts AC 50 60Hz factory...

Page 14: ...KW550 MANUAL REVISION Issue 1 August 2006 Page 14 of 14 RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 15th August 2006 1st issue ...

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