Kenwood Kt-6050 User manual

FM/AM

TUNER

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

KENWOOD

CORPORATION

B60-1418-00

GA)

(E,

T)

AP.

94/12

1110987654321

93/12111098

KT-6050

Introduction

Your

choice

of

this

product

indicates

that

you

are

a

devotee

to

excellence

in

sound

reproduction.

We

appreciate

your

patronage

and

take

pride

in

the

long

tradi-

tion

of

quality

components

that

our

company

represents.

-

So

that

you

can

get

the

most

out

of

your

unit,

we

suggest

that

you

take

the

time

to

read

through

this

manual

before

you

hook

up

and

operate

your

system.

This

will

acquaint

you

with

oper-

ating

features

and

system-connection

considerations

so

that

your

listening

pleasure

will

be

enhanced

right

from

the

start.

You

will

notice

that

in

all

aspects

of

planning,

engineering,

styling,

operating

convenience

and

adaptability

we

have

sought

to

anticipate

your

needs

and

desires.

Keep

this

manual

handy

for

future

reference.

For

your

records

Record

the

seriat

number,

found

on

the

back

of

the

unit,

in

the

spaces

designated

on

the

warranty

card,

and

in

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

to

the

model

and

serial

numbers

whenever

you

call

upon

your

dealer

for

information

or

service

on

this

product.

Model

Serial

Number

‘Unpacking

Unpack

the

unit

carefully

and

make

sure

that

all

accessories

-

are

put

aside

so

they

will

not

be

lost.

2

Examine

the

unit

for

any

possibility

of

shipping

damage.

If

your

unit

is

damaged

or

fails

to

operate,

notify

your

dealer

immediately.

If

your

unit

was

shipped

to

you

directly,

notify

the

shipping

company

without

delay.

Only

the

consignee

(the

person

orcompany

receiving

the

unit)

can

file

a

claim

against

the

carrier

for

shipping

damage.

We

recommend

that

you

retain

the

original

carton

and

pack-

ing

materials

for

use

should

you

transport

or

ship

the

unit

in

the

future.

Contents

—

Caution:

Read

the

pages

marked

A\

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

introduction

A

Before

applying

power

AN

Safety

precautions

2.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

System

connections

Antenna

connections

Controls

and

indicators

Operation

of

remote

control

unit

(Optional)

Receiving

broadcasts

Auto

tuning

Manual

tuning

Receiving

broadcast

stations

and

storing

then

in

memory

(preset

operation)

KT-6050

(En)

Accessories

FM

indoor

antenna

78Q/300Q

antenna

adaptor

Tuning

in

a

preset

station

Automatic

Memorizing

of

RDS

Broadcasts

(RDS

AUTO

MEMORY)

Summoning

Memorized

Channels

Searching

for

a

desired

program

type

...

Searching

for

the

best

frequency

Useful

functions

for

FM

broadcast

reception.

Reception

using

timer

Programming

a

desired

station

Receiving

a

desired

station

only

once

Receiving

stations

in

the

programmed

seeuenee

In

case

of

difficulty

Specifications

epecnn

tee:

pap

Ric

pe

Before

applying

power

For

the

U.S.A.

and

Canada

Important!

Units

shipped

to

the

U.S.A.

and

Canada

are

designed

for

operation

on

120

volts

AC

only.

For

the

United

Kingdom

Important!

Units

shipped

to

the

U.K.

are

designed

for

operation

on

240

volts

AC

only.

The

mains

plug

must

be

removed

from

the

wall

socket

prior

to

any

internal

examination.

The

wires

in

this

mains

lead

are

coloured

in

accordance

with

the

following

code:

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Neutral

BROW)

scat

ssussGezcondectovesaiicatcsvnsonschotsesnonncs

Live

The

wires

in

this

mains

lead

must

be

connected

to

the

terminals

in

the

plug

as

follows:

Wire

colour

Plug

terminal

marking

BUG:

tenets

Qieteveveazatedeleteosccbisbarsosnecaxekes

N

or.

Black

BROW

Adis

cccpvacavexcocarsvisaredversactaueesseveses

L

or

Red

Blue

to

Neutral

Plug

Notes;

1.

lf

a

13-amp

plug

is

used,

this

must

be

fitted

with

a

13-amp

fuse.

2.

If

a

3-pin

plug

with

earthing

contact

is

used,

no

wire

must

be

connected

to

the

E

terminal.

Safety

precautions

A

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

For

Australia

and

Europe

Important!

Units

shipped

to

Australia

are

designed

for

operation

on

240

V

AC

only.

Units

shipped

to

Europe

are

designed

for

operation

on

230

V

AC

only.

For

other

countries

important!

Units

shipped

to

countries

other

than

the

above

countries

are

equipped

with

an

AC

voltage

selector

switch

on

the

rear

panel.

Refer

to

the

following

paragraph

for

the

proper

setting

of

this

switch.

AC

voltage

selection

This

unit

operates

on

110-120

or

220-240

volts

AC.

The

AC

voltage

selector

switch

Type

A

or

Type

B

on

the

rear

panel

is

set

to

the

voltage

that

prevails

in

the

area

to

which

the

unit

is

shipped.

Before

connecting

the

power

cord

to

your

AC

outlet,

make

sure

that

the

setting

position

of

this

switch

matches

your

line

voltage.

If

not,

it

must

be

set

to

your

voltage

in

accordance

with

the

following

direction.

AC

voltage

selector

switch

<_

TypeA

(I

AC110-

«>

AC

220-

120V~

240

V

~

—_—_

—_

Type

B

EERE

UH

AC

110-

120V~

AC

220V~

AC

230-240V~

Move

switch

lever

to

match

your

line

voltage

with

a

small

screwdriver

or

other

pointed

tool.

Note:

Our

warranty

does

not

cover

damage

caused

by

excessive

line

voltage

due

to

improper

setting

of

the

AC

voltage

selector

switch.

WARNING:

TO

PREVENT

FIRE

OR

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

APPLIANCE

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

“RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK”

DO.NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE,

REFER

SER-

VICING

TO

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE

LIGHTNING

FLASH

WITH

ARROWHEAD

SYMBOL,

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE,

IS

INTENDED

TO

ALERT

THE

USER

TO

THE

PRESENCE

OF

UNINSULATED

“DANGEROUS

VOL-

TAGE"

WITHIN

THE

PRODUCT'S

ENCLOSURE

THAT

MAY

BE

OF

SUFFICIENT

MAGNITUDE

TO

CONSTITUTE

A

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

TO

PERSONS.

THE

EXCLAMATION

POINT

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE

IS

INTENDED

TO

ALERT

THE

USER

TO

THE

PRESENCE

OF

IMPORTANT

OPERATING

AND

MAINTENANCE

(SERVICING)

IN-

STRUCTIONS

IN

THE

LITERATURE

ACCOMPANYING

THE

APPLIANCE.

KT-6050

(En)

3

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Please

read

all

of

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

before

operating

this

appliance.

Adhere

to

all

warnings

on

the

appliance

and

in

the

instruction

manual:

Follow

all

the

safety

and

operating

instructions.

These

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

1.

Power

sources

—

The

appliance

should

be

connected

to

a

power

supply

only

of

the

type

described

in

the

instruction

manual

or

as

marked-on

the

appliance.

If

you

are

not

sure

of

the

type

of

power

supply

to

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

or

local

power

company.

For

appliances

intended

to

operate

from

battery

power,

or

other

sources,

refer

to

the

instruction

manual.

Power-cord

protection

—

Power-supply

cords

should

be

routed

so

that

they

are

not

likely

to

be

walked

on

or

pinched

by

items

placed

upon

or

against

them,

-

pay

particular

attention

to

cords

at

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

appliance.

Never

pull

or

stretch

the

cord.

CAUTION

-

Polarization

—

This

appliance

may

be

equipped

with

a

polarized

alternating-current

line

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

This

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

future.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

Ventilation

—

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ventilation

and

to

ensure

reliable

operation

of

the

appliance

and

to

protect

it

from

overheating,

and

these

openings

must

not

be

blocked

or

covered.

The

appliance

should

be

situated

so

that

its

location

or

position

does

not

interfere

with

its

proper

ventilation.

To

maintain

good

ventilation,

do

not

put

records

or

a

table-

cloth

on

the

appliance.

Place

the

appliance

at

least

10

cm

away

from

the

walls.

Do

not

use

the

appliance

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug

or

similar

surface

that

may

block

the

ventilation

openings.

This

appliance

should

not

be

placed

in

a

built-in

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

manufacturer's

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

.

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.

KT-6050

(En)

A

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

6.

9.

Temperature

—

The

appliance

may

not

function

properly

if

used

at

extremely

low,

or

freezing

temperatures.

The

ideal

ambient

temperature

is

above

+5°C

(41°F).

Heat

—

The

appliance

should

be

situated

away

from

heat

sources

such

as

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

or

other

appliances

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

Electric

shock

—

Care

should

be

taken

so

that

objects

do

not

fall

and

liquid

is

not

spilled

into

the

enclosure

through

openings.

If

a

metal

objects,

such

as

a

hair

ora

needle,

comes

into

contact

with

the

inside

of

this

appliance,

a

dangerous

electric

shock

may

result.

For

families

with

children,

never

permit

children

to

put

anything,

especially

metal,

inside

this

appliance.

Enclosure

removal

—

Never

remove

the

enclosure.

lf

the

internal

parts

are

touched

accidentally,

a

serious

electric

shock

might

occur.

10.Magnetic

fields

—

Keep

the

appliance

away

from

sources

of

magnetic

fields

such

as

TV

sets,

speaker

systems,

radios,

motorized

toys

or

magnetized

objects.

11.Cieaning

—

Unplug

this

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

volatile

solvents

such

as

alcohol,

paint

thinner,

gasoline,

or

benzine,

etc.

to

clean

the

cabinet.

Use

a

clean

dry

cloth.

12.

Accessories

—

Do

not

place

this

appliance

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

appliance

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

appliance.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

appliance.

Any

mounting

of

the

appliance

should

follow

the

manufacturer's

instructions,.and

should

use

a

mounting

accessory

recommended

by

the

manufacturer.

An

appliance

and

cart

combination

should

be

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

to

overturn.

a

em

ce

ts

taint

ct

Fe

crenn

ROR

Laine

A

Caution

:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

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ae

13.Lightning

—

For

added

protection

for

this

appliance

during

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

it

is

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

appliance

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

14.Abnormal!

smell

—

If

an

abnormal

smell

.or

smoke

is

detected,

immediately

turn

the

power

OFF

and

unplug

the

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet.

Contact

your

dealer

or

nearest

service

center.

POWER

OFF!

15.Damage

requiring

service

—

The

appliance

should

be

serviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

A.

The

power-supply

cord

or

the

plug

has

been

damaged.

B.

Objects

have

fallen,

or

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

appliance.

C.

The

appliance

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

D.

The

appliance

does

not

appear

to

operate

normally

by

following

the

instruction

manual.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

by

the

instruction

manual

as

an

improperadjustment

of

other

controls

may

result

in

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

restore

the

appliance

to

its

normal

operation.

E.

The

appliance

has

been

dropped,

or

the

enclosure

damaged.

F.

Theappliance

exhibits

a

marked

change

in

performance.

16.Servicing

—

The

user

should

not

attempt

to

service

the

appliance

beyond

that

described

in

the

instruction

manual.

All

other

servicing

should

be

referred

to

qualified

service

personnel.

17.Outdoor

antenna

grounding

—

If

an

outside

antenna

is

connected

to

the

appliance,

be

sure

the

antenna

system

is

grounded:so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built

up

static

charges.

Article

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code

ANSI/

NFPA

70,

provides

information

with

respect

to

proper

grounding

of

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

of

the

lead-in

wire

to

an

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

of

grounding

conductors,

location

of

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

to

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

Figure.

EXAMPLE

OF

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

AS

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

ANTENNA

~LEAD

IN

WIRE

GROUND

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

~~

GROUND

CLAMP

~~~

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC

ART

250,

PART

H)

NEC

-—

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

18.Power

lines

—

An

outside

antenna

system

should

not

be

located

in

the

vicinity

of

overheated

power

lines

or

other

electric

light

or

power

circuits,

or

where

it

can

fall

into

such

power

lines

or

circuits.

When

installing

an

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

be

taken

to

keep

from

touching

such

power

lines

or

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatal.

19.AC

outlets

—

Do

not

connect

other

audio

equipment

with

a

power

consumption

larger

than

that

specified

to

the

AC

outlet

on

the

rear

panel.

Never

connect

other

electrical

appliances,

such

as

an

iron

or

toaster,.

to

it

to

prevent

fire

or

electric

shock.

20.

Overloading

—

Do

not

overload

wall

outlets,

extension

cords,

or

integral

convenience

receptacles

as

this

can

result

in

a

risk

of

fire

or

electric

shock.

21.

Attachment

—

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

appliance

manufacturer

as

they

may

cause

hazards.

22.

Replacement

parts—When

replacement

parts

are

required,

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

or

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock,

or

other

hazards.

23.

Safety

check

—

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

repairs

to

this

appliance,

ask

the

service

technician

to

perform

safety

checks

to

determine

that

the

appliance

is

in

proper

operating

condition.

Notes:

1.

Item

3is

not

required

except

for

grounded

or

polarized

equipment.

2.

Item

17

and.

18

are

not

required

except

for

units

provided

with

antenna

terminals.

3.

Item

17

complies

with

UL

in

the

U.S.A.

KT-6050

(En)

5

Jeseene

na

System

connections

Make

connection

as

shown

below.

When

connecting

the

components,

refer

also

to

the

instruction

manuals

of

the

/

Do

not

plug

in

the

power

!ead

until

all

connections

are

completed.

KT-6050

To

wall

AC

outlet

i

System

control

cord

pe

System

control

connection

By

connecting

this

unit

to

an

amplifier

equipped

with

KENWOOD

©

Be

sure

to

insert

the

system

control

cord

plugs

fully

into

the

system

control

terminals,

using

the

amplifiers

remote

control,

various

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminals.

system

operations

(such

as

switching

the

power

supply

ON/OFF,

@

If

the

system

control

cord

and

audio

cords

are

not

connected

band

switching

preset

call,

etc.)

are

possible.

For

details

refer

to

your

properly,

the

automatic

system

governing

remote

control

and

—

amplifier's

instruction

manual.

system

functions

will

not

operate.

If

your

amplifier

is

not

equipped

with

the

SYSTEM

CONTROL

termi-

nals,

do

not

connect

anything

to

any

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminal.

Do

not

connect

the

unit

in

any

system

configuration

other

than

specified.

,

ie

Notes:

1.

Connect

ail

cords

firmly.

If

connections

are

loose,

there

could

be

loss

of

sound

or

noise

produced.

2.

When

plugging

and

unplugging

connection

cords,

be

sure

to

first

remove

the

power

cord

from

the

AC

outlet.

Plugging/unplugging

connection

cords

without

removal

of

the

power

cord

can

cause

malfunctions

or

damage

to

the

unit.

6

KT-6050

(En)

Sere

rie

tere

ast

Connection

method

to

each

antenna

terminal

@Push

lever.

@lnsert

cord.

@®Return

lever.

np

m@

AM

loop

antenna

connection

m@

AM

outdoor

antenna

connection

|

The

supplied

antenna

is

for

indoor

use.

Place

it

as

far

as

possible

from

If

the

reception

is

poor

when

the

AM

loop

antenna

is

used,

distribute

the

main

system,

TV

set,

speaker

cords

and

power

cord,

and

set

jt

to

a

vinyl-coated

wire

of

more

than

6

meters

outdoors,

without

discon-

|

a

direction

which

provides

the

best

reception.

;

necting

the

loop

antenna.

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KT-6050

(En)

7

Antenna

connections

@

FM

indoor

antenna

connection

Rear

panel

of

unit

Ce

)

a

|

; .

Find

the

position

receiving

Supplied

FM

:

that

provides

ee

|

indoor

antenna

tighten

|

best

reception.

screw

.

Fix

two

ends.

oss

|

Plug

securely

into

FM

2.

Insert

antenna

;

Antenna

adaptor

.

ANTENNA

terminal.

cable.

M

75Q

coaxial

cable

connection

@Arrange

the

coaxial

cable

as

illustrated.

@Open

the

antenna

adaptor.

@Remove

the

inner

conductor

from

the

groove

:

Open

the

claws

with

the

fingers

to

release

of

pole

A

and

insert

it

in

the

groove

of

pole

¥

the

lock

and

pull

out

the

cover.

RG-6

(5C-2V)

or

RG-59

(3C-2V)

@lnsert

into

the

slit

on

the

clip.

Fasten

the

:

®@Connect

the

adaptor

to

the

antenna

termi-

bands

A

and

B,

using

a

pair

of

pliers.

:

nal.

Rear

panel

of

unit

8

KT-6050

(En)

@

FM

outdoor

antenna

connection

Runa

75Q

coaxial

cable

from

an

outdoor

antenna

and

connect

to

this

units

"FM

750”

terminal.

When

using

two

outdoor

antennas

When

using

an

outdoor

antenna

with

an

already

estab-

lished

antenna

Direction

of

broadcasting

station

Direction

of

broadcasting

station

vr

°

Rear

panel

Rear

pani

of

unit

Wail

antenna

terminal

(cable

broadcast

reception

antenna

etc.)

FM

ANT

A/B

switch:

Lights

up.

By

pressing

the

ACTIVE

RECEPTION

key

to

illuminate

the

indicator,

SIGNAL

level

display

:

ANT

A/B

is

switched

automatically.

However,

according

to

the

set

up

and

reception

status

of

the

antenna,

A

or

B

can

be

switched

manually.

(See

page

19)

el

One

or

the

other

lights.

Tuning

signal

indicator

Displays

large

value

for

strong

tadio

waves.

@

Forthe

installing

direction

of

the

FM

exterior

antenna,

set

in

the

position

where

the

deflection

of

the

tuning

signal

indicator

shows

the

largest

value.

@

Press

the

|DISPLAY}

key

to

view

the

signal

level.

(See

page

15)

;

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(En)

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iptnn

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a

gaa

sce

BO

Controls

and

indicators

AUTO

tuning

indicator

PTY

indicator

MONO

indicator

AF

indicator

ACTIVE

RECEPTION

indicator

HI

BLEND

indicator

Tuning

signal

indicators

MEMORY

indicator

PROG.

indicator

RDS

indicator

STEREO

indicator

be

sania

[.

Frequency/

signal

level/

station

name/

time

displays

ANT

indicators

IF

BAND

indicators

Preset

channel

indicator

RF

ATT

indicator

POWER

key

ACTIVE

RECEPTION

key

(ON/STAND

BY)

IF

BAND

key

MODE

key

TUNING

/PTY

SEL

knob

RF

ATT

key

Shanes

KENWOOD

|

acres

stereo

Tuner

Krje0s0

ee

TUNING

MODE

key

/

indicators

PRESET

TUNING

LOCK

AF

key

+10/

PTY

SEARCH

key

Numeric

keys

ANT

A/B

key

MEMORY

key

PROG.

ke’

,

DISPLAY

key

AUTO

/MANUAL

key

Remote

control

light

sensor

STAND

BY

mode

of

POWER

switch

When

the

power

cord

of

this

system

is

plugged

into

an

AC

outlet,

the

STAND

BY

indicator

lights

up

regardless

of

the

ON/OFF

setting

of

the

POWER

switch.

This

indicates

that

a

small

amount

of

current

is

being

supplied

to

the

unit

to

back

up

the

memory

contents.

This

mode

is

referred

to

as

the

Stand

By

mode.

While

the

STAND

BY

indicator

is

lit,

the

power

of

the

system

can

be

switched

ON/OFF

from

the

remote

control

unit.

(In

Europe

and

U.K.,

the

remote

controller

is

optionally

available.)

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