Kenwood HM-233 Aerial connection, Speaker connection, Connecting the AC power lead

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νAerial connection

Supplied FM aerial:

Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position the FM aerial wire in the di- rection where the strongest signal can be re- ceived.

Supplied AM loop aerial:

Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM and GND terminals. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).

Notes:

λPlacing the aerial on the unit or near the AC power lead may cause noise pickup. Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

λWhen static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM loop aerial, try reversing the wire connections.

Installing the AM loop aerial:

< Assembling >

< Attaching to the wall >

Wall

Screws (not supplied)

External FM or AM aerial:

Use an external FM or AM aerial if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

External

External AM aerial

FM aerial

AM loop aerial

15 m (49 feet)

 

7.5 m (25 feet)

Earth rod

Notes:

λWhen an external FM aerial is used, disconnect the supplied FM aerial wire from the FM 75 OHMS socket.

λWhen using an external AM aerial, be sure to keep the wire of the AM loop aerial connected.

νSpeaker connection

Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) ter- minal.

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Black

Caution:

λUse speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or more, as lower impedance speak- ers can damage the unit.

λDo not mistake the right and the left channels. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you face the unit.

λDo not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.

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νConnecting the AC power lead

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket.

Notes:

λUnplug the unit if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time.

λNever use a power lead other than the one supplied. Otherwise, a malfunction or an accident may occur.

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Contents HM-233 Instruction Important SafeguardsSpecial Notes ContentsGeneral PrecautionsVolume control Correct AccessoriesGeneral Information Care of compact discsFront panel Controls and IndicatorsInformation GeneralRating label is located on the bottom of the unit Rear panelRemote control Controls and IndicatorsPlacing the speaker system Tweeter Woofer Speaker WireSpeaker system Preparation for System ConnectionsUse Speaker connection Connecting the AC power leadAerial connection Test of the remote control Remote ControlBattery installation To change the display brightness 2 levels To turn the power onTo set the unit to stand-by mode General ControlSound Control Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the bass Adjusting the trebleTo change the 24-hour or 12-hour display Setting the ClockTo confirm the time display when the power is on To readjust the clockTo interrupt playback Listening to a CDPress the OPEN/CLOSE Button to close the CD compartment Press the / button To start playback from trackTo locate the desired portion To locate the beginning of a trackPlayback To cancel repeat or random playRepeat or Random Play Adding tracks to the programme To cancel the programmed play modeProgrammed Play To receive an FM stereo transmission Auto tuningListening to the Radio Memorising a station To scan the preset stationsPress the Preset or button for more than 0.5 seconds Listening to the memorised stationBefore setting timer Timer and Sleep OperationTimer playback Timer playbackSleep operation To use timer and sleep operation togetherEnhancing Your System Advanced FeaturesTo record CD signals on MDs HeadphonesTuner Troubleshooting ChartReferences CD playerIf trouble occurs MaintenanceCleaning the CD pickup lens Cleaning the cabinetSpeaker SpecificationsAmplifier For your records

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