SW-200
Powered
Subwoofer
Owner’s
Manual
Unpack the subwoofer carefully, and
Be sure to get enough speaker wire
or an RCA-type cable that’s long
enough to allow you to move the
subwoofer around while you find
the right location for it.
Introduction
examine it for shipping damage. If it
is damaged or fails to operate, notify
your Kenwood dealer immediately.
If it was shipped to you directly,
notify the shipping company without
delay. Only the person or company
who originally received the speaker
can file a claim against the carrier for
shipping damage.
Congratulations! The Kenwood
SW-200 Powered Subwoofer will
bring a new level of bass to your
stereo system. Installing the sub-
woofer isn’t difficult, but please read
and follow all of the instructions on
these pages to get maximum perfor-
mance from your SW-200.
Before you get started
A few notes of caution about setting
up and using your new subwoofer:
If you’re installing this subwoofer as
part of the Kenwood KSS-200 or
KSS-500 packages, or if you’re
connecting other equipment, such
as a receiver, power amplifier or
pre-amplifier, use this manual in
combination with the manuals that
came with those components.
Keep the original carton and packing
materials in case you need to trans-
port or ship your subwoofer in the
future.
• Before you connect the
subwoofer to your receiver or
amplifier, make sure that the
power cords on both units are
unplugged from the wall outlet
until you’ve finished connecting
the two
What else will you
need?
To connect the subwoofer to your
receiver or amplifier, you will need:
• To avoid damage to the
subwoofer, do not increase the
output of the amplifier to a high
level while the amplifier’s bass
control or loudness control are
activated
Unpacking
In this box you should have:
Speaker wire or an RCA-type audio
cable
1 SW-200 Powered Subwoofer
For best performance, use 16-gauge
(or thicker) speaker wire. (Remem-
ber, the smaller the number, the
thicker the wire—so 16-gauge wire
is thicker than 20-gauge wire).
4 optional mounting feet (and 4
anchor screws)
• When playing a vinyl record (LP),
set the amplifier volume to its
minimum level before placing the
stylus on the record
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Connecting the SW-200 to your audio system
If your receiver or am plifier has
a subwoofer pre-am p output:
If your receiver or am plifier has
no subwoofer pre-am p output:
(using the pre-amp output will give you the
best performance from your subwoofer)
SW -200 Subwoofer
FROM AMPLIFIER
R – + L
+
–
LINE IN
VOLUME
PHASE
LOW PASS
POWER
AUTO
CONTROL
CROSSOVER
Hz
80
SHUTOFF
L
STANDBY
RED
60
ON OFF
REV NOM
100
120
R
+
R
–
+
L
–
TO SPEAKERS
50
150
MIN
MAX
Receiver or am plifier
Receiver or am plifier
SW -200 Subwoofer
FROM AMPLIFIER
+
R
–
+
L
–
LINE IN
VOLUME
PHASE
LOW PASS
POWER
AUTO
CONTROL
CROSSOVER
Hz
80
SHUTOFF
L
STANDBY
RED
60
ON OFF
REV NOM
100
120
R
+
R
–
+
L
–
TO SPEAKERS
50
150
POWER
MIN
MAX
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
ON
CAUTION
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD–DO NOT OPEN
OFF
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVER
LISTED
P/N WF—50K
1Z46
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
120V
–
60Hz E158878
NOT SUITABLE FOR IN-WALL MOUNTING
POWER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
ON
CAUTION
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD–DO NOT OPEN
OFF
Connect one end
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVER
LISTED
P/N WF—50K
1Z46
+
Red
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
of the left and right
120V
–
60Hz E158878
L
NOT SUITABLE FOR IN-WALL MOUNTING
speaker wires to
–
Black
Connect one end of an
the LEFT and
–
RCA-type shielded
audio cable to the
SUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT connection
on the receiver or
amplifer
RIGHT Front
Black
Red
R
SUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT
speaker connectors
+
on the receiver or
amplifier
LINE IN
Connect the other
end of the cable to
either one of the
Connect the other end of
the left and right speaker
wires to the left and right
FROM AMPLIFIER connec-
tors on the subwoofer
FROM AMPLIFIER
L
+
R
–
+
L
–
LINE IN connections
on the subwoofer
R
Connect your left and right
main speakers to the TO
SPEAKERS connectors on
the subwoofer
+
R
–
+
L
–
TO SPEAKERS
Caution: When connecting the speaker to the amplifier or receiver, be sure to always connect the positive (‘+’) termi-
nals to each other, and the negative (‘-’) terminals to each other. Connecting the wrong terminals together could
damage the amplifier or cause poor sound quality.
2.
3.
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Exploring and using Placing the SW-200
the unit
Placing your SW-200 Powered
Subwoofer is very easy. Because the
SW-200 (or any subwoofer) is non-
directional (it does not send its
soundwaves out in a particular
direction), where you place it is not
as critical as it is for your left and
right speakers. It will sound fine no
matter where you place it in the
room. However, here are a few
suggestions for getting the most out
of the subwoofer.
• Once you settle on a location, be
sure to leave yourself some
room for minor movements of a
few inches—this can help fine-
tune the sound in the seating
area
PHASE on the SW-200 so it
works the best with the front
(left and right) speakers. Here
are our recommendations:
7
6
5
4
Front
Back
FROM AMPLIFIER
+
R
–
+
L
–
LINE IN
VOLUME
CONTROL
PHASE
LOW PASS
CROSSOVER
Hz
80
POWER
AUTO
SHUTOFF
• Set the subwoofer’s LOW
PASS CROSSOVER knob to
the ‘150Hz’ setting
3
L
9
2
8
STANDBY
RED
ON OFF
REV NOM
60
100
120
R
+
R
–
+
L
–
TO SPEAKERS
50
150
MIN
MAX
• If you place the subwoofer near
your TV, it may affect the picture
colors. If this happens, move the
subwoofer away from the TV
until the picture returns to
normal
• Initially set the subwoofer’s
VOLUME control to the ‘11-
o’clock’ position
POWER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
ON
CAUTION
1
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD–DO NOT OPEN
OFF
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE–NE PAS OUVER
LISTED
P/N WF—50K
1Z46
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
120V
–
60Hz E158878
NOT SUITABLE FOR IN-WALL MOUNTING
• After listening to music you
are familiar with, adjust the
subwoofer’s VOLUME control
and PHASE switch to achieve
the best blend between the
sound from the subwoofer
and the sound of the front
speakers
1 0
Some suggestions for
placement
Using the Subwoofer
with Kenwood’s
KSS-200 or KSS-500
packages
1 1
• For the smoothest match
between the subwoofer and the
front (left and right) speakers,
place the 3 of them in an imagi-
nary straight line with each other
1
PO W ER
After you set the crossover, you can
fine-tune it for the best match
between the subwoofer and your
front speakers
8
TO SPEAKERS jacks
Turns the power on and off
Connects to the speaker cables
from the front speakers
• When you are setting up the
KSS-200 or KSS-500 packages,
you should set the LOW PASS
CROSSOVER, VOLUME, and
2
AUTO SHUTO FF
•
Although you can enhance overall
sound quality with the amplifier
or receiver’s tone controls,
do not set them to ‘maxi-
mum’, because this can
cause extreme amplifier
distortion (‘clipping’)
When both the POWER and
AUTO SHUTOFF switches are on,
the unit turns on automatically when
the input receives a signal, and auto-
matically goes into ‘standby’ mode if
it doesn’t receive a signal for 7
minutes
9
STANDBY indicator light
• For more deep bass output,
place the subwoofer next to
a wall
4
PHASE
Shows that the subwoofer is in
Switches the subwoofer’s polarity to
better match the front speakers
Standby mode when it is red, and in
Operating mode when it is green
• For the deepest bass
overall, place the
5
VO LUME CO NTRO L
10 Power cord
Adjusts the volume level of the
subwoofer
Connects to a 110 – 120 volt AC
power outlet
subwoofer in a corner.
However, this may
that can damage speak-
ers
3
LO W PASS CRO SSO VER
yield uneven bass
ADJUSTMENT
6
LINE IN jack (RCA-type)
11 O ptional feet
throughout the
Adjusts the balance between the
bass from the front speakers and
the bass from the subwoofer
Connects to the SUBWOOFER
PRE-AMP OUTPUT jack of an
amplifier or receiver
If you want to use them, attach the
4 feet (using the 4 screws provided)
to the pre-drilled holes on the
bottom of the subwoofer
room—some areas may
too much bass, while oth
may not have enough
You can adjust the balance accord-
ing to the size of the front speakers
as follows:
7
FRO M AMPLIFIER jacks
Connects to the LEFT and RIGHT
speaker jacks of an amplifier or
receiver
Large size
Medium size
Small size
50 ~ 60 Hz
80 ~ 100 Hz
120 ~ 150 Hz
4.
5.
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Safety First
Please read these safety instructions
carefully. They can help prevent
electrical shock, fire, and damage to
the unit.
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
will state this), it is not subject to
these problems.
power outlet, and at the point they
connect to the unit.
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.
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.
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.
2. Protect your unit from moisture.
Safety Symbols
Don’t place your unit near water—
for example, a bathtub, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
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.
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,
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
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other heat sources.
Additional safeguards for elec-
trically-powered units
because there are operating
Specifications:
Type
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.
7. Do NOT attempt to service this
unit. You should take the unit to
qualified service personnel for repair
when:
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.
Subwoofer system with
built-in amplifier
Am plifier
Power handling
50 watts RMS into 4 ohms, from
20 Hz to 200 Hz, with no more
than 0.04% total harmonic distor-
tion
• Objects have fallen or liquids
have been spilled into the unit
Safety Precautions
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.
Phase switching
Normal, Reverse
• The unit has been exposed to
moisture
Input sensitivity and input impedance
RCA-type jack
For all units
50 mV (10 k-ohms)
1.0 V (4.7 k-ohms)
AC 110 V ~ 120 V
60 watts
4. Don’t put objects or liquids into
the unit! NEVER permit children to
put anything into the unit.
Push-type terminals
Supply voltage
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.
• The unit doesn’t appear to oper-
ate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance
Rated power consumption
Speaker
5. NEVER try to open the unit or
take it apart.
Enclosure
Vented
• The unit has been dropped or
the case has been damaged
Speaker units
Nominal impedance
Width
8 in (200 mm) cone-type
4 ohms
13 in (330 mm)
13 in (330 mm)
13 in (330 mm) with grille
25 lbs
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
Height
Depth
3. Place the power supply cords in
such a way that they will not be
walked on or pinched by items
Net weight
Supplied accessories
Feet (4)
placed against them. Never pull or
stretch power cords, and use special
care with the cords at the plugs, in a
Since Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in devel-
opment, these specifications may change without notice.
6.
7.
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