Kenwood KS-1300HT Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH2 EnglishIntroductionThank you for selecting our speakers as part of your high-fidelity system. We at Kenwood are confident that your choice will bring youyears of rich listening pleasure. Please take the time to read through this booklet carefully. It will help you to obtain the peak perfor-mance for which the speakers were designed.For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided be-low.Refer to these model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on this product.Model KS-1300HT is composed of the front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers.KS-1300HT Serial numberIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCaution: Read this item carefully to keep your safety.1. Suffocation – After taking the unit out of the polyethylene bag,be sure to dispose of the polyethylene bag out of the reach ofchildren. Otherwise, they may play with the bag, which couldcause hazard of suffocation.2. Water and moisture – The appliance should not be used nearwater - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.3. Heat – Do not install the unit near a source of heat, such as ra-diators, or under direct sunlight.InstallationPositioning For Optimal Surround SoundPositioning For Optimal Surround Sound4. Modification – Do not attempt to open or modify the unit, forthis could cause fi re hazard or malfunction.5. Cleaning – Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paintthinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use aclean dry cloth.6. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected,immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance fromthe wall outlet. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.About Using Speakers Near a TV (Front speaker, Center speaker)About Using Speakers Near a TV (Front speaker, Center speaker)This speaker include magnetic shielding and can therefore be installed close to a TV set. Note, however, that placing speakers too closeto a TV may in some cases produces distortion in the color reception. In such case, turn on the TV and check that color reproduction isnormal. If color is distorted, turn the TV off for 15 to 30 minutes, then turn it back on and check again. (This allows the TV's degaussingcircuitry to correct for the magnetic field from the speakers.) If distortion is still present, move the speakers further from the TV.LeftspeakerCenterspeakerRightspeakerRightLeftSurround speakersThis speaker system can provide full Surround sound. To enjoythe full effect of the Surround sound field, please position thespeakers as described below.• Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV. Angle thespeakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereo effect.• Place the center speaker on the center between the front left andright speakers. Tilt the speaker upward or downward so that it isdirectly facing the listening area.• Place the surround speakers as high as possible, either directly tothe sides of the listening area or else slightly behind the listeningarea. Adjust the angles so that these speakers are facing directlytowards the listeners.➤➤➤➤