KS-1300HT
SPEAKER SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SYSTEME DE ENCEINTE
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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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 perfor-
mance 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 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 number
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: 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 of
children. Otherwise, they may play with the bag, which could
cause hazard of suffocation.
2.
Water and moisture The appliance should not be used near
water - 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.
Installation
Positioning For Optimal Surround Sound
Positioning For Optimal Surround Sound
4.
Modification Do not attempt to open or modify the unit, for
this could cause fire hazard or malfunction.
5.
Cleaning Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint
thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a
clean dry cloth.
6.
Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected,
immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from
the 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 close
to a TV may in some cases produces distortion in the color reception. In such case, turn on the TV and check that color reproduction is
normal. 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 degaussing
circuitry to correct for the magnetic field from the speakers.) If distortion is still present, move the speakers further from the TV.
Left
speaker
Center
speaker
Right
speaker
Right
Left
Surround speakers
This speaker system can provide full Surround sound. To enjoy
the full effect of the Surround sound field, please position the
speakers as described below.
· Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV. Angle the
speakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereo effect.
· Place the center speaker on the center between the front left and
right speakers. Tilt the speaker upward or downward so that it is
directly facing the listening area.
· Place the surround speakers as high as possible, either directly to
the sides of the listening area or else slightly behind the listening
area. Adjust the angles so that these speakers are facing directly
towards the listeners.
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Installation Methods
Installation Methods
On the Desktop or Shelf
Place the speakers on the desktop, shelf or a similar level surface.
On the Wall
The speakers include mount holes for wall mounting. You can hang the front and surround speakers on the wall vertically, and the cen-
ter speaker horizontally.
7 Front speaker , Surround speaker
1. Screw a single screw into the wall at the desired
location. Screw it only part way in, so that the
screw projects 8 to 10 mm (5/16 to 3/8 inches)
outward from the wall surface.
2. Hang the speaker by fitting the top mount hole (at
the upper rear of the speaker) over the extend-
ing part of the screw. Confirm that the speaker is
held firmly and securely in place.
7 Center speaker
1. Screw two screws into the walls 96 mm (3-3/4
inches) apart, making sure that screws are hori-
zontally level. Screw each screw only part way in,
so that the screw projects 8 to 10 mm (5/16 to 3/8
inches) outward from the wall surface.
2. Hang the speaker by fitting the two mount holes
(at the rear of the speaker) over the extending
part of the screw. Confirm that the speaker is
held firmly and securely in place.
Various mounting methods
7 On the optional Kenwood stand (SR-8000)
(front speaker and surround speaker only)
The speaker can be installed on the SR-8000 stand optionally
available from Kenwood.
7 On the commercially available speaker mount or
bracket (front speaker only)
Any commercially available speaker mount or bracket can also be
used (provided that the speaker can be fixed using an M5 screw
with a pitch of 60 mm and effective thread length of 10 to 13
mm).
For details, read the instruc tion
manual for the speaker mount or
bracket.
Attaching the cushions
Attach cushions to the base of the speaker as shown below. The
cushions prevent the speaker from sliding, and dampen its vibra-
tions.
Front speaker,
Center speaker
Surround speaker
Precautions
Please observe the following precautions when mounting speakers onto the wall or speaker stand.
· Be sure that the wall you are using is strong enough to support the full weight of the speaker (approx. front speaker : 0.6 kg [1.3 lb], cen-
ter speaker : 0.6 kg [1.3 lb], surround speaker : 0.5 kg [1.1 lb]).
· Wall screws must be purchased separately.
· Be sure to use screws that are appropriate for the wall or stand you are using, and that are long enough to provide sufficient strength.
· If you are uncertain about the wall's support strength, the type of screw to use, or any other points regarding this type of installation,
please consult a contractor or other qualified person before proceeding.
Be sure to follow the procedure given here when carrying out installation. Kenwood can assume no liability for injury or damage that
may occur if a speaker setup falls from the wall as a result of incorrect installation or insufficient support strength.
8 - 10 mm
(5/16 - 3/8")
96 mm
(3-3/4")
Effective thread
length
M5 screw
4 mm
(3/16")
9 mm
(3/8")
4 mm
(3/16")
9
mm
(3/8")
4 mm
(3/16")
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Connection
Notes:
· The speaker system's peak input power is indicated in the specifications. To avoid speaker damage, never run the speakers at power levels
exceeding this limit.
· This speaker system has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. To ensure safe and reliable operation, be sure that your amplifier or receiver is able
to work with 8-ohm speakers.
· Never short the (+) and () speaker wires together.
· Do not reverse L and R or (+) and () connections. Reversal of sides or polarities may result in unnatural, incorrectly positioned sound.
The speaker wires and labels of speakers' back panel are color-coded to facilitate connection. Connect each wire to the matching-
colored terminal, as shown in the figure.
Be sure to turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting speakers.
(+)
White
Center speaker
(+)
Gray
(+)
Blue
Speaker terminals
(Amplifier or receiver)
(+)
Green
(+)
Red
Subwoofer (option)
()
1. Twist wire's conductor
4. Release
3. Insert the conductor
2. Push
Surround
speakers
Right
Left
Front right
speaker
()
()
()
()
Front left
speaker
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Specifications
The following ratings and design are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
Speaker wire
Red........................................................................... 4 m (13 ft)
White ....................................................................... 4 m (13 ft)
Blue..........................................................................8 m (26 ft)
Gray .........................................................................8 m (26 ft)
Green......................................................................... 3 m (9 ft)
Cushion ............................................................................. 20 pcs
Note:
The grilles on all the speakers cannot be removed.
Front speaker
System............................................ Full-range speaker system
(Magnetically shielded)
Enclosure ..................................................................Bass-Reflex
Loudspeaker.................................... 70 mm (2-3/4") Cone type
Nominal Impedance ............................................................. 8
Peak Input Power ...............................................................120 W
Sensitivity.........................................................84 dB / W at 1 m
Frequency Response ................................. 140 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz
Dimensions
Width.............................................................91 mm (3-9/16")
Height.......................................................... 180 mm (7-1/16")
Depth........................................................... 93 mm (3-11/16")
Net Weight .................................................0.6 kg (1.3 lb) /piece
Center speaker
System............................................ Full-range speaker system
(Magnetically shielded)
Enclosure ..................................................................Bass-Reflex
Loudspeaker.................................... 70 mm (2-3/4") Cone type
Nominal Impedance ............................................................. 8
Peak Input Power ...............................................................120 W
Sensitivity.........................................................84 dB / W at 1 m
Frequency Response ................................. 140 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz
Dimensions
Width........................................................... 180 mm (7-1/16")
Height............................................................91 mm (3-9/16")
Depth........................................................... 93 mm (3-11/16")
Net Weight .................................................0.6 kg (1.3 lb) /piece
Surround speaker
System............................................ Full-range speaker system
Enclosure ..................................................................Bass-Reflex
Loudspeaker.................................... 70 mm (2-3/4") Cone type
Nominal Impedance ............................................................. 8
Peak Input Power ...............................................................120 W
Sensitivity.........................................................83 dB / W at 1 m
Frequency Response ................................. 140 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz
Dimensions
Width.............................................................91 mm (3-9/16")
Height.......................................................... 180 mm (7-1/16")
Depth........................................................... 93 mm (3-11/16")
Net Weight ................................................. 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) /piece
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU
countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled
bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment should
be recycled at a facility capable of handling these
items and their waste by products.
Contact your local authority for details in locating
a recycle facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve re-
sources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health
and the environment.
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