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POWERED SUBWOOFER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SW-305

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SW-505D

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B61-1073-00  (EN)

KENWOOD CORPORATION

Summary of Contents for SW-305

Page 1: ...POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SW 305 PAGE 2 SW 505D PAGE 13 B61 1073 00 EN KENWOOD CORPORATION ...

Page 2: ...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASHWITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERALTRIANGLE 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 ELEC TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WI...

Page 3: ...11 Specifications 12 Important Items Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcohol etc for these agents may cause discoloration In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform the plastic...

Page 4: ...nginstructions 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 ...

Page 5: ...ding 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 orc...

Page 6: ... farther away from other components or reduce its volume Operation near a TV If the Subwoofer is installed too close to a TV color irregularities may be observed on the TV screen If such irregularities occur switch the power of the TV to OFF and then switch it ON again after waiting for a period of 15 to 30 minutes The influence of the Subwoofer on the TV picture may be improved by self demagnetiz...

Page 7: ...rd Commercially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver R MONO SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT terminals These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter minals of the amplifier to this unit 2 TO SPEAKERS OUTPUT terminals 3 LINE jacks RCA type pin plug These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre Out jacks of the amplifier LINE MONO FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT INPUT...

Page 8: ...ductor 1 2 4 3 Speaker cord Commercially available parts Front speaker L Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver 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 Note Note Note SW 305 SUBWOOFER CAUTION The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance s...

Page 9: ...en connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals to terminals and the terminals to terminals If terminals are connected incorrectly the amplifier may be damaged Speaker cord Commer cially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Using the Pre Out jacks Using one subw...

Page 10: ...d Power OFF or power supply failure Auto Shut off The Subwoofer automatically returns to STANDBY mode amber light when no signal has been input for about 8 minutes When standby is initiated by Auto Shut off The unit turns ON operating status again in a few seconds after a signal is input Standby mode When the STANDBY indicator is lit amber it indicates that the power of the unit is in the Standby ...

Page 11: ...front speakers Crossover frequency adjustment CROSSOVER control knob Remedy Symptom Cause No sound is output Sound volume is low The connection cords are not plugged into the jacks properly The volume is set to the minimum The connected amplifier or receiver does not output the subwoofer pre out signal appli cablewhentheamplifierorreceiverisequipped with the pre out on off function The speaker cor...

Page 12: ...als 1 7 V 15 kΩ Speaker Enclosure Bass Reflex Floor Standing Type Speaker Unit 200 mm 8 Cone type Nominal Impedance 4 Ω General Rated Power Consumption 90 W Dimensions Width 250 mm 9 13 16 Height 422 mm 16 5 8 Depth 408 mm 16 1 16 Net Weight 12 2 kg 26 9 lb Notes Notes Notes KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be changed without not...

Page 13: ...POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SW 505D B61 1183 00 EN KENWOOD CORPORATION ...

Page 14: ...ER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASHWITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERALTRIANGLE 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 ELEC TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE E...

Page 15: ...unications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow...

Page 16: ...e Subwoofer on the TV picture may be improved by self demagnetization of the TV set If the color irregularities still persist move the Subwoofer farther away from the TV Near the wall Far from the wall Speaker installation position viewed from above Near the corner Wall Wall Wall Frequency Near the corner Near the wall Far from the wall Sound Pressure Level CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings Or ...

Page 17: ... R L R MONO SW 505D SUBWOOFER Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Front speaker R Front speaker L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 TO SPEAKERS terminals 2 FROM AMPLIFIER terminals These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter minals of the amplifier to this unit 3 LINE jacks RCA type pin plug These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre Out jacks o...

Page 18: ... SUBWOOFER Left channel Speaker cord Commercially available parts Speaker terminals Amplifier or Receiver Connections Note Note Note 6 16 B L R A R L FRONT SPEAKERS LINE MONO FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS R L R L L R L L R R L R FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS R L R L L L R R Speaker cord Commercially available parts Push Insert the conductor Release Front speaker R CAUTION The f...

Page 19: ... L R L R MONO LINE L R L R MONO Front speaker R Front speaker L Front speaker R Front speaker L SW 505D SUBWOOFER 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 Connections Note Note Note When connecting the Subwoofer to the amplifier be sure to always connect the terminals ...

Page 20: ...in the input signal The PEAK INDICATOR indicator lights very brightly when the built in amplifier of the Subwoofer is overdriven If the Subwoofer is used in this condition the sound is distorted and the Subwoofer itself may also fail To prevent this reduce the volume of the Subwoofer or adjust the amplifier or receiver in order to reduce the input signal to the Subwoofer 5 MODE select key This key...

Page 21: ...the polarity indication 2 MUSIC CINEMA select key 0 This key has the same function as the MODE key on the Subwoofer When MUSIC indicator lights music mode When CINEMA indicator lights movie mode 3 PHASE select key 0 This key has the same function as the PHASE select key on the Subwoofer When NORMAL indicator lights Normal phase When REVERSE indicator lights Reverse phase 4 VOLUME control keys 0 Th...

Page 22: ...l knob and SLOPE selector switch can be adjusted to match the condition of the listening room and or the characteristics of the left and right front speakers CROSSOVER control knob and SLOPE selec tor switch function Examples of standard adjustment according to the type of front speakers 1 Crossover frequency adjustment CROSSOVER control knob 24 dB position To be used when the Subwoofer is combine...

Page 23: ...ONO Input Push type terminals 1 7 V 15 kΩ Speaker Enclosure Bass Reflex Floor Standing Type Speaker Unit 250 mm 10 Cone type Nominal Impedance 4 Ω General Rated Power Consumption 50 W Dimensions Width 294 mm 11 9 16 Height 457 mm 18 Depth 415 mm 16 5 16 Net Weight 15 2 kg 33 5 lb Note Note Note KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be...

Page 24: ... number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Re fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model____________________ Serial Number _____________________ ...

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