Kanto REN - Setting up REN

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Setting up REN
Ensure that the Power Switch is in the OFF position.
Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable. Connect
the RED (+) and BLACK (−) terminals from the active speaker to the corresponding terminals on
the passive speaker. If you wish to place your speakers farther apart than the supplied cable will
reach, we recommend that you purchase a heavier gauge of speaker cable to minimize signal loss.
Connect the AC power cord from REN’s active speaker to your wall outlet. Turn the Power Switch
to ON once all the inputs have been plugged in.
REN is designed to perform optimally when positioned at least 8” from the rear wall in an average
listening room. However, it may not be possible to install the speaker in this position and since
rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to
determine the most suitable position. Moving the speaker very close to the rear wall will enhance
the bass frequencies but will tend to reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speaker away
from the rear wall will tend to have the opposite eect. Avoid positioning the speaker close to
or in the corner of a room, as this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle
frequencies. Room characteristics and positioning have a profound eect on the performance of
the speakers, so time and eort devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to REN.
ATTENTION
When connecting audio cables the Power Switch must be turned OFF. After connecting all cables,
the unit can be turned ON. When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that
could permanently damage your hearing. REN is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect
the speaker inputs to the outputs of a stereo amplier. Damage may occur. Use only the power
cord provided with REN.