Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1205dB User manual

KENWOOD
excelon
KFC-XWI 205dB
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KFC-XWI 005dB
KFC-XWI 225dB
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KFC-XWI 025dB
SUBWOOFER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SUBWOOFER
MODE D’EMPLOI
SUBWOOFER
MANUALDEINSTRUCCIONES
KENWOOD CORPORATION
661.1134.OO(MNC)
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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
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AVERTISSEMENTSIMPORTANTS
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AVISOSIMPORTANTES
Precaucibx Para su seguridad, lea con atencibn esta p6gina.
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2.
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 a hazard of suffocation.
Etouffement - Apres avoir retire I’appareil du
sac de polyethylene, bien placer ce dernier hors
de la portee des enfants. S’ils jouent avec ce
sac, un risque d’etouffement est possible.
Asfixia - Despues de sacar la unidad de la
bolsa de polietileno, asegurese de poner la balsa
de polietileno donde no puedan alcan-zarla 10s
nirios. De otra forma, estos podrian jugar con la
bolsa y se podria producir un peligro de asfixia.
Power supply voltage - Connect the Tension d’alimentation - Raccorder les haut-
illumination lamp-equipped speakers to DC parleurs munis d’in eclairage sur 12 V CC, mise
12V, negative ground. a la terre negative.
Tensidn de alimentaci6n - Conecte 10saltavo-
ces equipados con lampara de iluminacion a una
bateria de 12 V CC con puesta a masa negativa.
Water and moisture - Do not install the Eau et humidit - Ne pas installer les haut-
speakers in locations which may be subject to parleurs dans des endroits ou ils peuvent etre
water or moisture. exposes a de I’eau ou a I’humidite.
Agua y humedad - No instate 10saltavoces en
lugares sometidos al agua o a la hu-medad.
Dust and unstable locations - Do not Pousskre et endroits instables - Ne pas
install the speakers in unstable locations or installer les haut-parleurs dans des endroits
locations subject to dust. instables ou exposes a de la poussiere.
Polvo y ubicaciones inestables - No instate
10saltavoces en lugares inestables ni en lugares
donde haya polvo.

Modification - Do not attempt to open or
modify the unit, for this could cause fire hazard
or malfunction.
Cleaning - Do not use gasoline, naphtha,
or any type of solvent to clean the speakers.
Clean by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
Abnormal smell - In the event the unit
generates smoke or abnormal smell,
immediately switch the power OFF. After
this, please contact your dealer or nearest
service station as soon as possible.
POWER OFF!
Modification - Ne pas essayer de dbmonter ni
de modifier I’appareil car ceci risque de provoquer
un risque d’incendie ou un fonctionnement
incorrect.
Modificacih - No trate de abrir ni modificar la
unidad porque podria producirse un peligro de
incendio o una averia.
Nettoyage - Ne pas utiliser d’essence, de
naphte ni de diluant pour nettoyer les haut-par-
leurs. Les nettoyer avec un chiffon doux et sec.
Limpieza - No utilice gasolina, nafta ni ninglin
otro tipo de disolvente para limpiar 10saltavoces.
Limpielos con un pafio suave y seco.
Odeur anormale - Dans le cas oti I’appareil pro-
duit de la fumbe ou une odeur anormale, couper
immbdiatement I’alimentation. Contacter ensuite
votre concessionnaire ou centre de service le plus
proche le plus rapidement possible.
COUPER L’ALIMENTATION!
Olor anormal - En el case de que la uni-dad
genere humo o un ruido anormal, des-conecte
inmediatamente la alimentaci6n. DespuBs, con-
suite con su concesionario o centro de re para-
ciones m&s cercano tan pronto corn0 sea
posible.
iDESCONECTE LA
ALIMENTACION!
Note:
Observe the following cautions to prevent damage to the speakers.
l You cannot input the same power as “peak power” continually.
l When the volume is set too high, the sound may be distorted or abnormal. Reduce the volume
promptly in case of such phenomena.
* While the listening volume is set to a high level, do not load or eject a disc or cassette tape or operate
the selector and power switches of the amplifier.
Remarque:
Respecter les consignes suivantes pour Bviter que les haut - parleurs ne soient endommag6s.
l Vous ne pouvez pas rbgler une puissance identique & la “puissance c&e” de faGon continue.
* Si le niveau de sortie est trop puissant, les sons peuvent Btre dt3form& ou anormaux. ROduire le
niveau de sortie aussit6t que I’on constate ce ph&om&ne.
0 Si le niveau de sortie a Bte rbgle B une valeur Blevbe, ne pas mettre en place ou Bjecter un disque ou
une cassette, ne pas agir sur les sblecteurs ou I’interrupteur d’alimentation de I’amplificateur.
Nota:
Tome las precauciones siguientes para evitar estropear 10saltavoces.
0 No es posible suministrar la misma potencia coma “potencia mdxima” continuamente.
0 Cuando ajuste un volumen demasiado alto, el sonido podrh distorsionarse o no ser normal. Reduzca
rapidamente el volumen en este case.
0 Mientras el volumen de escucha estb ajustado a un nivel alto, no introduzca ni expulse un disco o un
casete, ni utilice 10sselectores ni el interruptor de la alimentacibn del amplificador.
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Greeting
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your choice of a Kenwood dB+ Subwoofer. Kenwood is known world-
wide for producing some of the most advanced car audio products on the market, and our
new dB+ Subwoofer is the result of the latest research in speaker technology. Installed
properly, your dB+ Subwoofer will do just what the name says: it will boost the decibel
level of your system’s low frequency response.
You can install your dB+ Subwoofer in a sealed or ported enclosure with excellent results.
Your choice will depend on the kind of bass sound you like best. On pages 16 - 17, we
show you the different kinds of bass sound that you’ll get from different srzes and styles
of enclosures.
Design Features
0 PBO Cone -
PBO is a new high performance fiber that has high rigidity which minimizes distortion
l Spiral Vented Pole Piece -
Spiral shape improves airflow which helps control the pressure behind the cone for a
stronger bass response.
0 Designed Thick Basket -
1.2mm thick, high rigidity basket reduces distortion
l One piece Rubber Surround and Gasket -
Reduces vibration of basket and thus reduces noise
l 52.9oz(12”)/42.3oz(10”) Strontium Magnet -
Produces stronger and more powerful bass.
l Extended Pole Piece -
Improved magnetic flux reduces distortion at higher wattages
l Long Throw Voice Coil and Bumped Back Plate -
Improves linearity of movement giving wider range and higher output
l Black Painted Pole Piece and Top Plate -
Improved heat emission.
l Gold Plated SB Speaker Terminal -
Designed for multiple connection methods specifically for thick/high quality speaker
cables which lead to good signal transmission.

Specifications
Dimensions
Diameter
Mounting Depth 153 mm (6”) 153 mm (6”) 141 mm (5.g/16”) 141 mm (5-g/16”)
Net Weight 5,520 g 5,520 g 4,470 g 4,470 g
Supplied Parts Screw04-25 X8 Screw04-25 X8 Screw04-25 X8 Screwer4-25 X8
Spacer Xl Spacer Xl Spacer Xl Spacer Xl
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Building the Enclosure
1. Select the type and size of the enclosure of your choice from the performance charts
on pages 16 - 17.
2. Determine the internal length, width, and depth of the enclosure. Caution: Make sure the
mounting depth of the subwoofer fits into the dimensions of your enclosure and make sure
the box fits in the desired position in your vehicle. KENWOOD recommends a cubic shape,
however same length sides cause resonance due to standing waves so it’s better to slightly
change the lengths.
Internal Enclosure Volume (tuft) = Height (inch) x Width (inch) x Depth (inch)
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3. Cut wood, taking into account the thickness of the matenal being used. We recom-
mend using MDF(Medium Density Fiberboard) or HDP(High Density Partrcleboard). We
also recommend using a table saw for straight cuts to prevent air leakage once assem-
bled.
4. Assemble enclosure. Use glue when assembling the sides of the enclosure.
5. Cut hole(s) in the baffle board. Use a template to make the subwoofer hole the appro-
priate size.
6. Seal enclosure using silicon or siliconized caulk on the internal seams.
7. Bring speaker cables into enclosure through rear of enclosure. Make sure to seal the
speaker cable hole or terminal cup.
8. Stuff damping material such as dacron or fiberglass inside the enclosure.
Installation
1. Attach the included gasket tape to
the back of the speaker flange as
shown in Fig.1 so that the flange is
completely covered.
2. Attach the speaker cables to the SB
speaker terminals by the method of
your choice.
3. Complete installation by installing
subwoofer into enclosure with the
provided screws.
System Connections
First, check the power of the amplifier. If the power of amplifier is higher than the sub-
woofer’s rated input power, increase the number of subwoofers so that the power per
subwoofer is lower than the rated input power, or lower the sensitivity of the amplifier.
Supplying power greater than the rated input power of the subwoofer will cause noise
and/or breakage. Also, if using multiple subwoofers, be careful about the total impedance.
Change the connecting pattern of the speakers according to the capable impedance of the
amplifier.

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n Series Wiring
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Use a crossover network of your choice with an appropriate cutoff frequency.
CD player/
Tuner/Deck Electric crossover
network Power amplher
Full range speaker
Subwoofer
KFC-XW1205dB
KFC-XW1005dB
Subwoofer
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KFC-XWl025dB
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Technical Specifications
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