Kenwood SW-305 Instruction Manual

Kenwood SW-305 Instruction Manual

Kenwood corporation instruction manual powered subwoofer sw-305, sw-505d

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SW-305
SW-505D
POWERED SUBWOOFER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B61-1073-00 (EN)
PAGE 2
PAGE 13

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  • Page 1 SW-305 SW-505D POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B61-1073-00 (EN) PAGE 2 PAGE 13...
  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SW-305 [EN]...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 component. carefully to ensure Before applying power SW-305 [EN]...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    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.
  • Page 5 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. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SW-305 [EN]...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation The Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker, so it can be installed in almost any location. For example, the Subwoofer can be installed next to the component system (consisting of an amplifier, tuner, cassette deck, etc.), or in a corner of the room, etc. The Subwoofer’s deep-bass reproduction characteristics are richest when the Subwoofer is installed in a corner or near a wall.
  • Page 7: Connections

    FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT terminals These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter- minals of the amplifier to this unit. TO SPEAKERS OUTPUT terminals LINE jacks (RCA-type pin-plug) These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre-Out jacks of the amplifier.
  • Page 8: Using Two Subwoofers

    The front speakers connected with the Subwoofer should have the impedance specified by the amplifier or receiver in use. When the amplifier has two stereo speaker output circuits which can output signals simultaneously, the front speakers do not have to be connected through the subwoofer(s) but can be connected directly to the amplifier, whether the number of subwoofers used...
  • Page 9 Speaker cord (Commercially available parts) – – FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS – PRE OUT Pin-plug cord (Commercially available parts) Connections SW-305 [EN] Speaker cord (Commer- cially available parts) – – – Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Front speaker (L) SW-305...
  • Page 10: Controls And Indicators

    CROSSOVER control knob Turn the control knob to adjust the cutoff frequency of the high- frequency components in the sound output from the Subwoofer. SW-305 [EN]...
  • Page 11: Sound Adjustment

    Medium speaker 60 ~ 80 Hz Large speaker Depending on the listening room condition and the front speaker characteristics, other adjustment setting than the examples shown above may provide more natural bass sound and more effective bass reproduction. Try various adjustment settings to select the optimum one for your listening room.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Nominal Impedance ... 4 [General] Rated Power Consumption ... 90 W Dimensions ... Width Net Weight ... 12.2 kg (26.9 lb) KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be Notes Notes Notes changed without notice.
  • Page 13 SW-505D POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B61-1183-00 (EN)
  • Page 14: Before Applying Power

    Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Europe ...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to ex- cellence in sound reproduction. We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradition of quality components that our company represents. So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual before you hook up and operate your system.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation The Subwoofer is a virtually omnidirectional speaker, so it can be installed in almost any location. For example, the Subwoofer can be installed next to the component system (consisting of an amplifier, tuner, cassette deck, etc.), or in a corner of the room, etc. The Subwoofer’s deep-bass reproduction characteristics are richest when the Subwoofer is installed in a corner or near a wall.
  • Page 17: Connections

    SPEAKERS + R - OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS terminals FROM AMPLIFIER terminals These terminals are used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER ter- Power cord minals of the amplifier to this unit. To wall AC outlet LINE jacks (RCA-type pin-plug) These jacks are used to connect the Subwoofer Pre-Out jacks of the amplifier.
  • Page 18 Front speaker (R) When the amplifier has two stereo speaker output circuits which can output signals simultaneously, the front speakers do not have to be connected through the subwoofer(s) but can be connected directly to the amplifier, whether the number of subwoofers used...
  • Page 19 SPEAKERS + R - - L + OUTPUT LINE (MONO) Speaker cord (Commercially available parts) – Front speaker (R) FRONT SPEAKERS (6 — 16‰) Speaker terminals (Amplifier or Receiver) PRE OUT Pin-plug cord (Commercially available parts) Connections SW-505D (EN) Speaker cord...
  • Page 20: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators POWER switch Press to switch the power to the Subwoofer ON/OFF. ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up according to the operation modes of this unit as de- scribed below. Green ... Power ON (Operating status) Red ... Standby mode initiated by remote control Amber ...
  • Page 21: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation How to operate Operation range 30 ° 30 ° POWER MUSIC/CINEMA VOLUME PHASE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-W0502 Model : RC-W0502 Infrared ray system Plug in the power supply plug of the Subwoofer to the AC outlet and press the POWER switch on the Subwoofer to turn ON. When power is ON : Remote control operation is immediately available.
  • Page 22: Sound Adjustment

    Large speaker Depending on the listening room condition and the front speaker characteristics, other adjustment setting than the examples shown above may provide more natural bass sound and more effective bass reproduction. Try various adjustment settings to select the optimum one for your...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Rated Power Consumption ... 50 W Dimensions ... Width Height : 457 mm (18") Depth Net Weight ... 15.2 kg (33.5 lb) KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Note Note Note ¶...
  • Page 24 SW-505D (EN) 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. Re- fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.

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