Kenwood SPECTRUM 350 Bedienungsanleitung

1 Setting up your Kenwood Audio System Spectrum 350[...]

2. Licensing Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents: US numbers 3,632,886; 3,746,792; and 3,959,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. ‘Dolby’, and the ) symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.[...]

Safety first 3 . W ARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. Safety Symbols We’ve placed these safety symbols on the back of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in a wall socket, and insert fully. The lightning bolt symbol is to alert you[...]

Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventila- tion openings. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 5 Water and moisture. The unit should not be used near water. fo[...]

Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W elcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Did you get everything? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 You may need to purchase . . . . . . .[...]

Setting up your SPECTRUM System isn’t difficult, but getting your system up and running will be even easier if you follow the step-by-step direc- tions in this manual. Unpacking Unpack all of the components care- fully, and examine them for shipping damage. If any are damaged or fail to operate, notify your dealer imme- diately. If your SPECTRUM[...]

Assembling the rack 7 . Hardware list Before assembling your rack check to be sure that you received all of the hardware listed below. J K L M N S Q O R T U V W 8 12 1 2 1 2 9 1 4 1 1 1 1 Item Description Quantity Step 1 J x 8 Fixed shelf Bottom Left side Right side Step 2 Dowel holes for kick panel Q x 3 Kick Panel R Allen bolt Phillips head screw[...]

8. Step 3 Kick Panel Step 4 O x 2 Rack top Mallet (not included) K x 2 M N Step 5 Q x 6 Step 6 Step 7 Rack top K x 10 Top of panel should be 1/2" below top edge of rack Bottom of panel should be even with bottom shelf Hinge insert faces toward top M Removable shelf (optional) S x 4 Black surface of both back panels face toward inside of rack O[...]

9. Step 8 T Screws face toward the inside of the rack Glass door (top) Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 U Top edge of kick panel V W First close the door to see where the magnetic catch contacts it. Attach the cushion to the door where the magnetic catch contacted it. Slip the catch plate over the cushion. W V Slide door into hinge (edge of hinge even with e[...]

Use the following parts list to identify missing or damaged parts: SRC-406C SRC-406N Item Description Quantity Part No. Part No. A Left side panel 1 XW1061 349092-0 B Rack bottom 1 XW0903 344739-1 C Right side panel 1 XW1060 349093-9 D Kick panel 1 XW0902 344733-2 E Rack top 1 XW0897 344727-8 F Bottom back panel 1 XW0905 433734-4 G Fixed shelf 1 XW[...]

Stacking your components in the rack To make sure that they’re properly ventilated and stable, stack them according to the following diagram. If you’re using a turntable, place it on top of the rack. Positioning your speakers You can get the best stereo effect by placing your speak- ers 6' to 12' apart along the same wall, with the ma[...]

Important: Please wait until you’ve connected all of the cables before plugging any of the components into AC wall outlets and turning them on. Connecting your speakers Connect your speakers first. You’ll have an easier time getting to the connections on the backs of the components before you connect all of the other cables. 1 Place the speake[...]

Connecting your CD player, cassette deck, and optional turntable or VCR Use the cables that came with the audio and video components. You can connect any turntable that has a magnetic phono cartridge. 13. TAPE CD L R REC OUT PLAY IN OUT IN OUT IN SYSTEM CONTROL SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) PHONO ADAPTOR VIDEO FM75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA FM300 Ω GND ANTENNA LIN[...]

Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied) Place the antenna as far away as possible from the main system, television, speaker wires and power cords. Rotate the antenna until you get the best reception. Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied) Use this antenna until you can install an outdoor antenna. When you do, remove the indoor antenna. 1 Remove[...]

15. Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional) If you’re using the AM loop antenna, but reception is poor, run a vinyl-coated wire of more than 20 feet outdoors. Do not disconnect the loop antenna. Using an FM outdoor antenna (optional) For the best reception and sound quality, we recommend using an outdoor FM antenna. Since most outdoor antennas use[...]

16. Connecting the system control cables Connect the system control cables as shown below. Be sure to push the plugs all the way in. TAPE CD REC OUT PLAY IN OUT IN OUT IN SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) PHONO ADAPTOR VIDEO 5M75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA FM300 Ω GND ANTENNA SWITCHED TOTAL 200 WATTS MAX. SYSTEM CONTROL L R LINE OUTPUT SYSTEM CONTR[...]

17. You can connect a graphic equalizer or similar component to your SPEC- TRUM System. Remove the shorting plugs from the ‘Adapter’ jacks, and connect the compo- nent to those jacks. Connecting other audio components A few tips: • Read the manual that came with the other component. • If you’re using the ‘Adapter’ jacks, keep the shor[...]

18. KX-W595 KR-596 DP-R896 SWITCHED TOTAL 200 WATTS MAX. Important: Make sure you follow these instructions carefully when you plug in the power cords. If the connections are wrong, they could cause electrical overload and fire. 1 Plug the power cord of the CD player into one of the accessory outlets on the back of the receiver. 2 Plug the power c[...]

If you’ve connected all of the power and system control cables as we’ve shown, you can turn on the power to the entire system from the receiver. • Press the power switch on the receiver (or the POWER button on the remote) to turn the entire system ON and OFF. T urning ON the power 19. Important: • Since the CD player and cassette deck have [...]

20. CONGRA TULA TIONS! Your SPECTRUM System is ready to go! Now, look at the ‘Using your Kenwood Spectrum Audio System’ manual to operate your system. Have fun![...]

21. W arranty Write the serial numbers (they’re on the back of each unit, along with the model number) in the space below. If you need to call your dealer for information or service, you’ll need the model and serial numbers. We suggest you keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase to vali- date your warranty coverage. See the complete text o[...]

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Using your Kenwood Audio System Spectrum 350 2 F. P . O .[...]

W elcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reading the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4. Now that you’ve set up your SPECTRUM system, the real fun begins! Operating your system is easy, if you follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual. Spend a little time with the manual before you jump in, so you become familiar with the many capabilities of your system. You’ll find a handy table of contents to guide you to the infor[...]

7. Using the controls Front panel controls 6. AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER KR-596 ■ AUTO TUNING SYSTEM ■ 30 STATION RANDOM PRESET BASS FLAT 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 +10 -10 TREBLE FLAT 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 +10 -10 ON/STANDBY POWER PHONES STANDBY SPEAKERS SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP BALANCE R L BAND TUNING 1 MEMORY AUTO/MANU . +10 23 4 5 6 P.CALL [...]

9. Reading the display 8. AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY FM AM MHz KHz ch MUTING AUTO indicator STEREO indicator MEMORY indicator TUNED indicator BAND indicator FREQUENCY indicator CHANNEL indicator MUTING indicator VOLUME indicator SPEAKERS indicator INFORMATION display INPUT SELECTOR indicator L/R BALANCE indicator UPPER (tuner) LOWER (amplifier)[...]

If the receiver doesn’t respond when you press a button on the remote, you need new batteries. We recommend replacing both batteries at the same time for longer battery life. 1 Remove the cover by pressing down on the ridged area and sliding it off in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert 2 AA-size alkaline batteries (be sure to pay attention to t[...]

You can increase or decrease the volume level in 1 decibel (dB) increments. The display shows the decibel level change. Adjusting from the front panel Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjusting from the remote Press the VOLUME buttons to increase or decrease the volume level. Adj[...]

You can turn the speakers ON or OFF (for example, to use headphones) with the SPEAKERS button. 1 Press the SPEAKERS button (while they are off) to turn the speakers ON. 2 Press the SPEAKERS button again to turn the speakers OFF. The SPEAKERS light on the display turns ON when the speakers are ON, and it goes OFF when then speakers are OFF. You can [...]

T uning stations automatically You can automatically find the strongest radio station signals. 1 Select the TUNER input. 2 Press the BAND button to select FM or AM. 3 Press the AUTO/MANU button to select AUTO. The AUTO indicator light turns ON. 4 On the TUNING buttons, press G to move up the broadcast band, or H to move down the broadcast band. Th[...]

Scrolling from the front panel You can scroll through all preset stations in sequence. 1 Select the tuner input. 2 Press the P.CALL (Preset Call) button. Each time you press the button, the tuner advances to the next preset station number. The display shows the preset numbers. If you hold the button down, the tuner advances through the preset stati[...]

21. Using the CD player The front panel controls and display 20. MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-R896 POWER P.MODE TIME DSP RANDOM REPEAT CHECK EDIT MODE CLEAR ON STANDBY /II DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY/ PAUSE PGM RANDOM MULTI EDIT 1 2 3 4 5 A B DISC NO. REPEAT TRACK NO. SINGLE ALL P.C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 [...]

Please read the following instruc- tions carefully to help prevent damage to your CD player and your CDs. Compatible CDs Your CD player plays standard 5” CDs and 3” CD singles and the audio portion of CDV discs and CD-G (CD plus graphics) discs. Handling CDs Hold a CD by its edges and center hole. Don’t touch the playing surface or attach lab[...]

Playing from the front panel 1 Make sure that the PGM (Program Mode) light is OFF. If the PGM light is ON, press the P.MODE button. 2 Select the CD using the DISC SELECTOR buttons. 3 Select the track using the l FF and EE l buttons. Play begins from the selected track and continues. Playing from the remote 1 Make sure that the PGM light is OFF. If [...]

To check a program Press the CHECK button. Each time you press the button, you see the CD and track numbers in the order you programmed them on the display. To resume normal play Press the P.MODE button. After the current track is done, the tracks continue to play in the order on the CD. To stop play Press the STOP button. Adding a track to a progr[...]

You can repeat a single CD, all loaded CDs, or the contents of a program. Repeating a single CD 1 Press the STOP button. 2 Press the P.MODE button. The PGM light turns ON. 3 Select a CD. 4 Press the P. Mode button. The ALL indicator light turns on. 5 Press the REPEAT button. The REPEAT light turns ON. 6 Press the PLAY button. Repeating all loaded C[...]

31. Using the cassette deck The front panel controls and display 30. / II / II B RECORDING/PLAYBACK A PLAYBACK ONLY REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W595 ON STANDBY POWER REC LEVEL DOLBY NR DUBBING TAPE SELECTOR ON OFF ON OFF HIGH NORMAL REC DUBBING )VWX PEAK LEVEL METER (dB) – ∞ –5 [...]

Please read the following instruc- tions carefully to help prevent damage to your cassette tapes. Preventing accidental recording on pre-recorded tape To prevent the accidental recording of a tape, use a small screwdriver or other tool to remove the recording- activation tabs on the top edge of the cassette case. To record on the tape after you’v[...]

Recording a tape 1 Put a blank tape in tape-well B. 2 Press the PAUSE button, and then press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously. 3 Set the input of the receiver to the source you want to record. You can’t select TAPE. 4 Set the record level (see above). 5 Set the source at the beginning. 6 Press the PAUSE button to release the cassette from [...]

Sometimes things just don’t seem to be working right. When this happens: • First, look back over this manual to find the instruc- tions for what you’re trying to do. You may find the solution to your problem right there. • If that doesn’t work, look for the problem in this Troubleshooter’s guide. • If you have a problem with another[...]

• Make sure that Dolby Noise Reduction isn’t activated when playing tapes recorded with no Dolby Noise Reduction. Recordings are distorted • The recording level may be too high. Set the record- ing level according to the section ‘Setting the record- ing level’ on page 34. Pressing the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously doesn’t start re[...]

Cassette deck (KX-W595) Format Track system: 4 track, 2 channel Recording system: AC bias (105 kHz) Heads Well-A: Playback head x 1 Well-B: Record/playback head x 1, Erase head x 1 Performance Wow and flutter: 0.3% (WRMS) Fast-wind time: Approx 110 seconds (C-60 tape) Frequency response: Normal tape: 30 Hz ~ 13 kHz, +3 dB High-bias tape: 30 Hz ~ 1[...]

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