Kenwood SW-200 owner manual Safety First, Specifications

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Safety First

Please read these safety instructions carefully. They can help prevent electrical shock, fire, and damage to the unit.

Safety Symbols

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

We’ve placed these safety symbols on the back of electrically-powered units to alert you to the danger of electrical shock. Do NOT remove the cover or back of the unit,

2. Protect your unit from moisture.

Don’t place your unit near water—

for example, a bathtub, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, wet basement, or near

a swimming pool.

3. Keep your unit out of extreme

hot and cold. Your unit may not

work properly if it is used at

extremely low or freezing tempera-

tures. Don’t place your unit near

6.To clean, use a clean, dry cloth. To avoid damage, NEVER use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, benzene, etc. to clean the cabinet. If this is an electrically-powered unit, unplug it before cleaning.

will state this), it is not subject to these problems.

9.Do NOT place the unit on an unstable cart, shelf, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. if you mount the unit, follow the instructions in the manual and, if possible, use a mounting bracket recommended for the unit. If you place the unit on a moveable cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid overturn- ing it.

Additional safeguards for elec-

trically-powered units

power outlet, and at the point they connect to the unit.

4.Each unit is equipped with a polarized power plug (with one blade wider than the other) that only fits one way into an electrical outlet, as a safety feature. If you cannot fit the plug into your electri- cal outlet, try turning the plug over. If it still doesn’t fit, you may need to have an electrician replace your outlet with a new one that is UL- approved.

5.Each unit has ventilation open- ings to keep it from overheating. Do NOT cover or block these open- ings. Place the unit at least 6 in from the wall so that it is properly venti- lated.

6.Before a lightning storm or when you leave the unit unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and any antenna or cable. This can prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power-line surges.

because there are operating electrical parts inside that can cause electrical shock. If the unit needs servicing, take it to qualified service personnel—do NOT try to open the unit and service it yourself.

Safety Precautions

For all units

1.Dispose of the packaging materi- als properly. After you take the unit out of its shipping bag, dispose of the bag, keeping it out of the reach of children and animals. Be aware that the bag could cause suffocation.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other heat sources.

4.Don’t put objects or liquids into the unit! NEVER permit children to put anything into the unit.

5.NEVER try to open the unit or take it apart.

7.Do NOT attempt to service this unit. You should take the unit to qualified service personnel for repair when:

Objects have fallen or liquids have been spilled into the unit

The unit has been exposed to moisture

The unit doesn’t appear to oper- ate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance

The unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged

8.To prevent distortion (and in some cases, discoloration of TV pictures), keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields, such at TVs, radios, motorized toys, or magnetized objects. If the unit is magnetically-shielded (the manual

1.If you see smoke or smell anything unusual near your unit, turn off the entire system immediately, and unplug it from the wall. Then contact your Kenwood dealer or nearest service center.

2.Only connect the unit to a power supply that matches that described in the technical specifica- tions in the back of the manual that came with it. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, ask your Kenwood dealer or your local power company for help. To avoid the possibility of fire or electrical shock, do NOT overload the electrical outlet or any extension cords.

3.Place the power supply cords in such a way that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed against them. Never pull or stretch power cords, and use special care with the cords at the plugs, in a

Specifications:

Type

Subwoofer system with

 

built-in amplifier

Amplifier

 

Power handling

50 watts RMS into 4 ohms, from

 

20 Hz to 200 Hz, with no more

 

than 0.04% total harmonic distor-

 

tion

Phase switching

Normal, Reverse

Input sensitivity and input impedance

RCA-type jack

50 mV (10 k-ohms)

Push-type terminals

1.0 V (4.7 k-ohms)

Supply voltage

AC 110 V ~ 120 V

Rated power consumption

60 watts

Speaker

 

Enclosure

Vented

Speaker units

8 in (200 mm) cone-type

Nominal impedance

4 ohms

Width

13 in (330 mm)

Height

13 in (330 mm)

Depth

13 in (330 mm) with grille

Net weight

25 lbs

Supplied accessories

Feet (4)

Since Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in devel- opment, these specifications may change without notice.

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Contents Speaker wire or an RCA-type audio cable IntroductionUnpacking What else will you need?Connecting the SW-200 to your audio system If your receiver or amplifier has Subwoofer pre-amp outputExploring and using the unit Placing the SW-200 Some suggestions for placementSafety First SpecificationsPO Box Long Beach, California

SW-200 specifications

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