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KS-308HT/208HT 1209/02-06/EN

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 performance
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 below.
Refer to these model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on this product.
Model KS-308HT/KS-208HT is composed of the front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers.
KS-308HT/KS-208HT Serial number
Important Safeguards
Caution: Read this item carefully to keep your safety.
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 cabi-
net. Use a clean dry cloth.
6. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is de-
tected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the
appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or near-
est service center.
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 radiators, or under direct sunlight.
Installation

Positioning For Optimal Surround Sound

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 down-
ward 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.
•Place the surround back speaker (option) behind the listining
position, at the same height as the left and right surround
speakers.
Left
speaker
Center
speaker
Right
speaker
Surround speakers
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Surround back speaker
(option)
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About Using Speakers Near a TV

The front and center speakers 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.