Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Quick Start Guide
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Quick Start Guide for HTB-506
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:33 p.m.
Warranty Information
This limited warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 1 year parts and labor.
Placing Your Speakers: Position speakers as shown, considering TV discoloration (move subwoofer away) and optimal bass from walls/corners. Center speaker is magnetically shielded. Surround speakers can be wall-mounted.
Connecting Your Speakers: Connect speakers using color-coded wires. Ensure the receiver's power cord is unplugged until all connections are made. Connect the subwoofer to the receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT using the provided audio cable.
Using Your Subwoofer: Auto Power On/Off feature puts the subwoofer in Standby when not in use. Crossover Filter Switch should be set to OFF. Adjust subwoofer volume initially and fine-tune with the receiver's control.
Matching Receiver to Speakers: Use the SETUP button to access 'SP SYSTEM' and select '2WAY...3SPKR' to tailor receiver performance.
Balancing Speakers: Use the SETUP button to access 'SP SETUP', then 'TEST TONE' and 'MANUAL' to adjust individual speaker volumes. Record settings for reference.
Setting Speaker Distances: Measure distances from listening position to each speaker and input them via the SETUP menu for proper sound timing.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Amplifier | Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplifier | • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position • MUTE is ON. • The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF |
• Connect them properly referring to "Connecting the speakers" [13] • Adjust the volume to a proper level [18] • Turn OFF the MUTE. • Set the SPEAKERS switch to ON [18] |
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| • Speaker cords are short-circuited | • Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuiting, then turn on the power again. [18] | ||
| • The speaker cord is disconnected | • Connect it properly referring to "Connecting the speakers". [13] | ||
| • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disconnected • A surround mode has not been activated. • The surround and/or center volume controls are set to the minimum level. |
• Connect it properly referring to "Connecting the speakers" [13] • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone. [17] |
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| • When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using a DVD player, the sound is cut off soon after it starts. | • There are many possible causes for this problem, depending on the type of DVD player used. | • Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source [8] | |
| • No sound is produced during playback from a DVD player. | • The input mode is set to digital manual. | • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to full auto mode. [8] | |
| • A video source cannot be recorded normally. | • The software is copy-guarded. | • Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. |
| Tuner | Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuner | • Radio stations cannot be received. | • No antenna is connected. • The broadcast band is not set properly • The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. |
• Connect an antenna [14] • Set the broadcast band properly. [21] • Tune the frequency of the desired station. [14] |
| • Interference. | • Noise due to ignition of an automobile • Noise due to interference from an electric appliance • Noise due to a nearby TV set |
• Install the outdoor antenna away from the road [33] • Turn off the power to the appliance [33] • Install the receiver farther away from the TV. [33] |
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| • A station which was preset cannot be received by pressing the corresponding numeric key. | • The preset station belongs to a frequency that cannot be received • The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time. |
• Preset a station with a receivable frequency. • Preset the station again. |