Connections - Kenwood RD-K511USB Instruction Manual

Connections

Basic connections
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all other connections are
Caution for connection
completed. Before unplugging a connected cord or cable, be sure to switch the
system OFF and unplug the power cord from the power outlet in advance.
FM indoor antenna
1 Connect the [FM75Ω] and [MGND]
terminals.
2 Find the antenna location that off ers
best reception.
3 Fix the antenna in the found location.
Power cord
To AC wall outlet
LS-K511 R
• Insert the plug firmly all the
Right speaker
way into the AC wall outlet.
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coating
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AM loop antenna
Fit into the groove.
Bind one of the conductors of the AM loop
antenna with a conductor of the FM indoor
antenna by twisting them together, and insert the
twisted pair into the [MGND] terminal.
LS-K511 L
Left speaker
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coating
If the system does not function properly or the display shows erroneous information even
Malfunction of the
when the connections are made correctly, reset the system. (page 110)
system
Connecting the AM loop antenna
The provided AM antenna is an indoor antenna. Install it as apart as possible from the main unit, TV set, speaker cords
and power cord and orient it in the direction that off ers best reception condition.
• Connecting a antenna cord
Connect the AM antenna code across the [AM] and
[MGND] terminals as shown on the right.
Connecting the FM indoor antenna
The provided FM antenna is a simplifi ed one for indoor use. To receive FM stations stably, it is recommended to use an
outdoor antenna (commercially available). Remove the simplifi ed antenna before connecting the outdoor antenna.
Since antenna installation necessitates skill and experience, always consult your dealer
Caution for outdoor
before installation. The antenna should be placed at a distance from the power distribution
antenna installation
wires. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur if the antenna falls down.
Connecting the speakers
• Treatment of the speaker cord extremities
Twist and remove the vinyl coating on the
extremity of each speaker cord.
• Connecting a speaker cord to the main unit
• Connecting the speaker cords to the speakers
• Be careful not to short-circuit the + and – conductors of the speaker cord (be sure to avoid contact between the + and –
conductors). If the speaker cord is connected by inverting the + and – polarity, the reproduced audio will be unnatural with
unclear positioning of musical instruments.
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