Page 3 - Safety first; CAUTION
Safety first 3. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Safety Symbols We’ve placed these safety symbols on the back of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in a wall socket, and insert fully....
Page 5 - Contents
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Did you get everything? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Welcome
Setting up your SPECTRUM System isn’t difficult, but getting your system up and running will be even easier if you follow the step-by-step direc- tions in this manual. Unpacking Unpack all of the components care- fully, and examine them for shipping damage. If any are damaged or fail to operate, not...
Page 7 - Assembling the rack
Assembling the rack 7. Hardware list Before assembling your rack check to be sure that youreceived all of the hardware listed below. J K L M N S Q O R T U V W 8 12 1 2 1 2 9 1 4 1 1 1 1 Item Description Quantity Step 1 J x 8 Fixed shelf Bottom Left side Right side Step 2 Dowel holesfor kick panel Q ...
Page 11 - Placing your system
Stacking your components in the rack To make sure that they’re properly ventilated and stable, stack them according to the following diagram. If you’re using a turntable, place it on top of the rack. Positioning your speakers You can get the best stereo effect by placing your speak- ers 6' to 12' ap...
Page 12 - Connecting your
Important: Please wait until you’ve connected all of the cables before plugging any of the components into AC wall outlets and turning them on. Connecting yourspeakers Connect your speakers first. You’ll have an easier time getting to the connections on the backs of the components before you connect...
Page 18 - Plugging in your
18. KX-W595 KR-596 DP-R896 SWITCHED TOTAL 200 WATTS MAX. Important: Make sure you follow these instructions carefully when you plug in the power cords. If the connections are wrong, they could cause electrical overload and fire. 1 Plug the power cord of the CD player into one of the accessory outlet...
Page 19 - Turning ON the power
If you’ve connected all of the power and system control cables as we’ve shown, you can turn on the power to the entire system from the receiver. • Press the power switch on the receiver (or the POWER button on the remote) to turn the entire system ON and OFF. Turning ON the power 19. Important: • Si...
Page 21 - Warranty
21. Warranty Write the serial numbers (they’re on the back of each unit, along with the model number) in the space below. If you need to call your dealer for information or service, you’ll need the model and serial numbers. We suggest you keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase to vali- date yo...
Page 26 - Using the controls
7. Using the controls Front panel controls 6. AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER KR-596 ■ AUTO TUNING SYSTEM ■ 30 STATION RANDOM PRESET BASS FLAT 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 +10 -10 TREBLE FLAT 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 +10 -10 ON/STANDBY POWER PHONES STANDBY SPEAKERS SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP BALANCE R L BAND TU...
Page 28 - The remote
If the receiver doesn’t respond when you press a button on the remote, you need new batteries. We recommend replacing both batteries at the same time for longer battery life. 1 Remove the cover by pressing down on the ridged area and sliding it off in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert 2 AA-size a...
Page 29 - The basic audio
You can increase or decrease the volume level in 1 decibel (dB) increments. The display shows the decibel level change. Adjusting from the front panel Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjusting from the remote Press the VOLUME but...
Page 31 - Using the tuner; Using headphones
Tuning stations automatically You can automatically find the strongest radio station signals. 1 Select the TUNER input. 2 Press the BAND button to select FM or AM. 3 Press the AUTO/MANU button to select AUTO. The AUTO indicator light turns ON. 4 On the TUNING buttons, press G to move up the broadcas...
Page 33 - Using the CD player
21. Using the CD player The front panel controls and display 20. MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-R896 POWER P.MODE TIME DSP RANDOM REPEAT CHECK EDIT MODE CLEAR ON STANDBY / I I DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY/ PAUSE PGM RANDOM MULTI EDIT 1 2 3 4 5 A B DISCNO. REPEAT...
Page 35 - Playing CDs
Playing from the front panel 1 Make sure that the PGM (Program Mode) light is OFF. If the PGM light is ON, press the P.MODE button. 2 Select the CD using the DISC SELECTOR buttons. 3 Select the track using the l FF and EE l buttons. Play begins from the selected track and continues. Playing from the...
Page 38 - Using the cassette deck
31. Using the cassette deck The front panel controls and display 30. / I I / I I B RECORDING/PLAYBACK A PLAYBACK ONLY REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W595 ON STANDBY POWER REC LEVEL DOLBY NR DUBBING TAPE SELECTOR ON OFF ON OFF HIGH NORMAL ...
Page 40 - Recording tapes
Recording a tape 1 Put a blank tape in tape-well B. 2 Press the PAUSE button, and then press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously. 3 Set the input of the receiver to the source you want to record. You can’t select TAPE. 4 Set the record level (see above). 5 Set the source at the beginning. 6 Pres...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting guide; Maintaining the
Sometimes things just don’t seem to be working right. When this happens: • First, look back over this manual to find the instruc- tions for what you’re trying to do. You may find the solution to your problem right there. • If that doesn’t work, look for the problem in this Troubleshooter’s guide. • ...
Page 43 - Specifications
Cassette deck(KX-W595) Format Track system: 4 track, 2 channel Recording system: AC bias (105 kHz) Heads Well-A: Playback head x 1 Well-B: Record/playback head x 1, Erase head x 1 Performance Wow and flutter: 0.3% (WRMS) Fast-wind time: Approx 110 seconds (C-60 tape) Frequency response: Normal tape:...
