Kenwood KM-Z1 Guide

Setting

and

using

your

KM-Z1

Power

Amplifier

KENWOOD

Table

Contents

Safety

First.

Welcome

•

About

this

manual

•

Unpacking

vour

amplifier

•

this

box.

vou

should

have

•

Vou

will

need

purchase

•

For

vour

records

About

Your

Amplifier

•

Using

the

controls

Setting

Your

Amplifier

•

Placing

your

amplifier

•

Connecting

vour

amplifier

•

Connecting

the

system

control

cabie

•

Connecting

vour

speakers

•

Using

Speaker

Wire

•

Using

banana

plugs

Troubleshooting

Guide

■

sound

from

one

speakers

•

sound

cuts

and

out

•

the

STANDBY

indicator

Mink-

but

there

I-

.,v

•

DB\

indicator

does

not

turn

when

the

amplifier

plugged

into

the

wall

outlet

•

amplifier

(connected

with

Svstem

Control

Cable)

does

not

turn

OFF

when

the

Kenwood

controller

reciever

switched

OFF

•

Other

problems

not

listed

here

Specifications

Warning:

prevent

fire

electric

shock,

not

expose

this

unit

rain

moisture.

Caution:

prevent

electric

shock,

match

the

wide

blade

the

plug

the

wide

slot

wall

socket,

and

insert

fully.

CAUTION

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

NOT

OPEN

Caution:

reduce

the

risk

electric

shock,

not

remove

the

unit's

cover.

There

are

user-servicable

parts

inside.

Have

the

unit

serviced

qualified

service

personnel.

Safety

Symbols

Weve

placed

these

safety

symbols

the

hack

the

unit.

lightning

bolt

symbol

alert

von

the

danger

electric

shock

from

the

operating

electric

parrs

inside

rhe

unit.

The

exclamation

point

symbol

let

vou

know

that

there

are

important

operating

and

servicing

instructions

this

manual

that

vou

should

read

before

vou

operate

this

unit.

About

the

power

supply

unit

designed

lor

operation

the

and

Canada

n.sin>i

power

suppiv

volts

onlv.

Safety

Precautions

Read

this

page

carefully

ensure

safe

operation.

Please

read

all

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

before

operating

this

unit.

Adhere

all

warnings

the

unit

and

this

manual.

all

the

safety

and

operating

instructions.

These

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Power

sources.

;

lie

unit

should

connected

power

supply

onlv

the

tvpe

described

this

manual

marked

kin

the

unit.

you

are

not

sure

the

tvpe

power

suppiv

your

home,

consult

your

unit

dealer

local

newer

company.

For

units

intended

operate

from

batterv

power,

orher

sources,

refer

the

instruction

manual.

Power-cord

protection.

Power

suppiv

cords

mould

routed

that

they

are

not

likely

walked

pinched

items

placed

upon

against

them,

paving

particular

attention

cords

plugs,

convenience

recept.ic.es.

ana

point

where

thev

exit

from

tlie

unit.

CAUTION—Polarization.

I'his

unit

mav

eoumped

with

polarised

alternating-current

line

plug

having

one

blade

wider

that

the

other*.

This

plug

will

fit

into

the

rower

outlet

oniv

one

wav.

I'his

safety

feature,

you

are

unable

insert

the

pine

fuiiv

into

the

outlet,

irv

reversing

the

ring.

the

plus;

should

rail

lit.

contact

vimr

electrician

replace

vour

outlet.

not

detent

the

sjtetv

rurpose

the

polarized

plug.

Ventilation,

slots

and

openings

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

venrilation

and

ensure

reliable

operation

tile

unit

and

protect

from

overheating,

and

these

openings

must

not

blocked

covered.

unit

should

situated

that

ir.s

location

position

does

not

interfere

with

its

proper

ventilation.

•

maintain

good

ventilation,

not

put

records

table-cloth

the

unit.

Place

the

unit

least

inches

avvav

from

the

wails.

•

not

use

the

unit

bed.

sofa,

tug

similar

surface

that

may

block

the

ventila¬

tion

openings.

Ibis

unit

should

not

placed

huik-in

installation

such

bookcase

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

provided

the

manufacturers

instruc¬

tions

have

been

adhered

to.

Water

and

moisture.

unit

should

not

used

near

water,

for

example,

near

hathtuh.

washbowl,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

wet

basement,

near

swimming

pooi.

etc.

Temperature.

The

unit

mav

nor

function

proper!'.

used

extremely

low.

freezing

temperatures.

ideal

ambient

temperature

above

-4

IT.

Heat,

The

unit

should

situated

avvav

from

neat

sources

such

radiators,

heat

'cei-tcrs,

stoves,

other

units

including

amplifiers.,

that

produce

heat.

Electric

Shock.

Dare

mould

taken

that

opiect'

not

fall

and

liquid

not

spilled

into

the

enclosure

through

openings.

metal

object,

such

hair

needle,

comes

mto

concact

with

die

inside

this

unit,

dangerous

electric

shock

may

result.

For

families

with

children,

never

permit

children

put

anything,

especially

metal,

inside

this

unit.

Enclosure

removal.

Never

remove

the

enclosure.

the

internal

parts

are

touched

accidentally,

serious

electric

shock

might

occur.

Cleaning,

Unplug

this

unit

from

the

wall

outlet

before

.leaning.

nor

use

volatile

solvents

such

alcohol,

paint

thinner,

gasoline,

benzine,

etc.

clean

the

cabinet.

Use

clean

dr.

cloth.

Lightning,

for

added

protection

tor

this

unit

during

lightning

storm,

when

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

rime,

unplug

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

cable

system.

lus

will

prevent

damage

the

unit

due

lightnin

and

power-line

surges.

Abnormal

smell,

abnormal

smell

smoke

detected,

immediately

turn

the

power

Old-

and

unplug

the

unit

from

the

wall

outlet.

Contact

your

dealer

nearest

service

center.

Damage

requiring

service.

unit

should

serviced

qualified

service

personnel

when:

•

power-supply

cord

the

plug

has

been

damaged.

•

)bjecrs

Have

fallen,

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

unit.

•

unit

has

been

exposed

ram

water.

•

unit

lias

been

dropped,

the

enclosure

damaged.

•

unit

exhibits

marked

change

performance.

lie

unit

cioes

not

appear

operate

normallv

following

tire

instruction

manual.

•

Adjust

unit

those

controls

that

are

covered

the

instruction

manual

improper

aciiusnncm

other

controls

may

result

damage

and

wiii

orten

require

extensive

wntK

qualified

technician

restore

the

unit

tts

normal

operation.

Servicing.

user

should

nor

attempt

service

the

bevoitd

rhat

described

the

instruction

manual.

All

other

servicing

should

referred

qualified

sendee

personnel.

Power

lines.

outside

antenna

system

should

not

located

tile

vicinitv

overhead

[lower

lines

other

electric

light

power

circuits,

where

can

fall

into

such

power

lines

circuits.

hen

detailing

outside

antenna

system.

extreme

.are

should

taken

keep

from

touching

suJ;

power

lines

circuits

contact

with

mem

might

fatal.

outlets.

,oi

oit.iecr

orb.-r

audio

equipment

w;tn

power

consumption

larger

than

hai

-pc\::;.\t

-Hike;

->n

rite

rear

pane..

Never

connecr

other

eiecrricai

units,

such

iron

toaster,

prevent

fire

electric

shock.

Overloading.

not

overload

wall

outlets,

extension

eorus,

integral

convenience

receptacles

this

can

result

risk

fire

electric

shock.

Attachment.

nor

use

attachments

not

recommended

the

unit

manufacturer

they

mav

cause

hazards.

Replacement

parts.

When

replacement

parts

are

required,

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parrs

specified

the

manufacturer

have

the

Mine

characteristics

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

mav

result

fire,

electric

shock,

other

hazards.

Safety

check.

Upon

completion

unv

service

repairs

this

unit,

ask

the

service

technician

perform

sate

checks

determine

that

the

unit

proper

operating

condition.

Carts

and

stands.

Don't

put

this

unit

cart

stand

that

unsteady

that

can

not

support

the

unit

sveight.

vou

move

this

unit

cart

stand,

careful—quick

stops,

excessive

force

and

pushing

over

unev

surfaces,

mav

cause

the

cart

overturn

and

damage

vour

equipment.

FCC

Warning

his

equipment

mav

generate

use

radio

frequence

energy,

Changes

modifications

this

equipment

mav

cause

harmful

interference

unless

the

modifications

are

expressly

approved

the

instruction

manual.

user

could

lose

the

authority

operate

this

equipment

unauthorized

change

modification

made.

Important

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

Class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

;

the

K..C.

Rules.

hese

limns

arc

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

Phis

equipment

mav

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications

not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

rile

instructions.

However,

(here

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

OFF

and

the

user

encouraged

trv

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

•

Reorient

relocate

the

receiv

ing

antenna

•

increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver

•

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

rhe

receiver

connected

•

(

onsult

tire

dealer

experienced

radio

technician

for

help

Canadian

Compliance

Notice

his

(.lass

digital

apparatus

meets

all

requirements

the

Canadian

Interference-Causing

F.quipmenr

Regulations.

Kenwood's

KM-Zl

Power

Amplifier

specially

designed

lor

home

theater

systems

with

multiple

channels

deft,

right,

surround,

and

on).

Superior

technology

ensures

top-

quality

high

power

output:

•

HomeTHX''

certification

indicates

rhar

the

amplifier

adheres

I.ucasfilms

stringent

performance

standards.

•

Dual

power

supplies

deliver

the

power

needed

for

exceptional

performance

multiple

channels,

without

distortion.

•

Twin

2-speed

cooiing

fans

and

heat

sink

tunnels

cool

the

unit

during

high-power

operation.

About

this

manual

Setting

vour

amplifier

isn't

hard,

bur

you

should

rhe

instructions

this

manual

carefully

get

maximum

performance.

Use

these

instructions

with

those

the

manuals

for

any

other

equipment

you're

connect¬

ing

controller/runer,

speakers,

CD,

cassette,

laser

disc

players.

VCRs

televi¬

sions!.

Unpacking

your

amplifier

Unpack

vour

amplifier

carefully,

and

examine

i'.

shipping

damage.

damaged

fails

operate,

notify

your

Kenwood

dealer

immediately.

your

amplifier

was

shipped

vou

directly,

notify

the

shipping

company

without

delay.

Only

the

person

company

who

originally

received

the

amplifier

can

file

claim

against

the

carrier

for

shipping

damage.

Keep

the

original

carton

and

packing

materials

case

you

need

transport

ship

your

amplifier

the

future.

this

box,

you

should

have:

•

Kenwood

KM-Zl

Power

Amplifier

ll)

You

will

need

purchase:

•

Speaker

ire

•

Audio

connecting

cable

ask

vou

buy

speaker

wire

separately,

since

don’t

know

how

much

wire

you

will

need.

Vuir

home

(hearer

system

will

sound

better

you

use

the

correct

gauge

speaker

wire.

Depending

tile

length

the

wire

van

need,

I.ucasfilnis

THX

division

recom¬

mends

the

following:

For

wire

this

long

Use

this

gauge

feet

gauge

larger

feet

gauge

larger

feet

gauge

larger

The

smaller

the

number,

the

hie

key

the

wire.

~{[tinge

mire

thicker

than

6-^au^c

wire.

For

your

records

Record

the

serial

number

(its

the

back

the

amplifier'

the

warrants-

card,

and

the

space

below.

you

need

call

sour

dealer

tor

information

service,

vou

need

the

mode!

and

serial

numbers.

And

sure

save

vour

original

receipt.

Model:

KM-Z1

Serial

Number:

Using

the

controls

Channel

Indicators

Glow

blue

',\nen

the

unit

and

turn

oft

when

the

unit

STANDBY

Main

Power

Button

ress

turn

the

oower

Remote

Power

Button

Press

cycle

the

unit

between

and

STANDBY

ON/Standby

Indicator

Tows

'ed

vvnen

the

unit

STANDBY

Glows

green

when

the

unit

asnes

red

when

Drotection

circuits

~a*e

actrvated

Placing

your

amplifier

High-powered

amplifiers

such

chis

can

produce

large

amounts

heat.

For

that

reason,

it's

important

allow

plenty

ventilation.

•

Leave

least

inches

space

above

and

behind

the

amplifier.

•

Leave

least

inches

space

front

of,

and

each

side

the

amplifier.

•

Make

sure

that

nothing

blocks

the

fan

intakes

the

rear

panel

the

amplifier.

•

you

place

the

amplifier

inside

stereo

rack

cabinet,

make

sure

that

vou

leave

the

door

open

slightly

while

the

amplifier

on.

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