User manual KENWOOD SW-2100

[. . . ] THE EXCLAMATION POINT 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. 2 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. [. . . ] 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. 9. Enclosure removal ­ Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur. 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. 10. Magnetic fields ­ Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects. 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. 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. 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. 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. Attachment ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 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. [. . . ] If sound or picture seems to be distorted due to this reason, place the Subwoofer farther away from other components or reduce its volume. ENGLISH ally monaural, only one subwoofer is necessary to obtain a sufficient stereo effect when used in combination with a stereo music system. Wall Wall Near the wall B C A Operation near a TV Far from the wall 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-demagnetization of the TV set. If the color irregularities still persist, move the Subwoofer farther away from the TV. Near the corner Speaker installation position, viewed from above Caution A Sound Pressure Level Near the corner B Near the wall C Far from the wall To assure ventilation, observe the follow- Vertical installation ing points when installing the unit. [. . . ]