KENWOOD K-ES01
Owner's Manual

SEPARATE CUSTOM FIT SPEAKER

System connections
Connection example 1
Tweeter connection from center unit. (Tweeter is installed on the dashboard.)
Center unit 6Connection cord (for tweeter)
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K-ES01
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B54-1210-20 (FHP)

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before installing speakers, and install speakers correctly. Tools required for installation
Phillips screwdriver, Flat-head screwdriver, Clip driver, Pliers, Nippers, Wrench, Electric hand drill and bits, Cutting knife, Electrical tape, Scissors, Felt-tip pen

Speaker output
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Tweeter

8Erectro-tap (for woofer)
Refer to "Woofer connections" in this instruction manual.
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Safety caution
Be sure to observe the warning and caution provided below as they are critical for your safety. The meanings of the symbols are as follows.
These indicate what must not be done. (Inhibition marks) This indicates what must be done. (Imperative mark)
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Woofer ~Connection cord (for woofer)

Vehicle connector

The high path filter for a tweeter is built in the main part of a tweeter.

Installation cautions
If the product is handled erroneously by ignoring the instruction of this mark,

Connection example 2
Tweeter connection from woofer. (Tweeter is installed on the door panel.)
fatal hazard or serious injury on human body may result.
Before installing or wiring anything, be sure to remove the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. (Otherwise a shorting accident* may occur, which could result in fire accident.)
Remove negative terminal.

WARNING
Work depending to instruction manual.
When installing or wiring the product, be sure to follow strictly the instruction and installation manuals of the product. (If the instructions are not observed strictly, the product may be displaced and hit you during braking and there may also be a risk of electric shock or fire hazard.)

Remove battery connection before work.

Use proper tools for the processing objects.
When tightening a bolt or nut, always be sure to use the tool matching its size. If the securing torque of a part is specified, be sure to secure it with the specified force. (Otherwise the bolt or nut may be damaged or detached during use.)

Wrap cords with protective tape.
The cords near metallic parts of the vehicle should be protected against sharp edge of the metallic parts by wrapping insulating tape around them. (If a cord is damaged, electric shock or short-circuiting* as well as fire hazard may result.)

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6Connection cord (for tweeter)

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Please read thoroughly.

Be careful not to damage the tank and electric wiring.
In case the product is installed by making holes on the vehicle chassis, be careful never to damage the gasoline tank, piping, electric wiring or other parts of the vehicle. (Otherwise fire hazard may result.)

Do not cut insulation tube in the middle of a power cord.
Do not use power cord for other products by cutting insulation tube in the middle of a power cord. (Otherwise a shorting accident* may occur, which could result in fire accident.)

Do not open the back and top covers of the product or modify it.
(This may lead to fire hazard or other accident.) � For inspection and servicing, consult your dealer or nearest KENWOOD service agent or distributor. � Servicing by the user may lead to fire hazard or other accidents.

Use a fuse with the specified rating.
When the fuse is blown, first ensure that there is no short-circuiting* between the wired cords, then replace with a new fuse with the capacity (Ampere value) specified on the fuse box. (Using other fuse than specified may lead to fire hazard.)
Please check the spec.

6Connection cord which is cut (for tweeter) Tweeter 8Erectro-tap (for woofer)
Refer to "Woofer connections" in this instruction manual.
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� For fuse replacement, refer to the owner's manual of your vehicle.

CAUTION
Do not pull the cord.
When you remove the connector, please remove and lock it with the connector main part, without pulling the cord. Otherwise disconnection of a cord and poor contact may result.

If the product is handled erroneously Use provided parts for installation. by ignoring the instruction of this mark, injury on human body, or damage of product may result.

Inspect the vehicle after installation.
After installation of the product, be sure to check that the brake lamps, head lamps, direction indicators, windshield wipers, power window, etc. of the vehicle function normally. (If any of the vehicle functions are damaged due to incorrect wiring , etc., traffic accident may result. )

Be sure to install a product using provided parts. When parts other than the provided ones are used, a product may fall off and hit the passenger while driving, causing injury or product breakage.

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~Connection cord (for woofer) Connection cord of vehicle
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Woofer

Vehicle connector

The high path filter for a tweeter is built in the main part of a tweeter.

* Short-circuiting and shorting accident
Short-circuiting refers to the direct connection between the positive and negative poles of electricity. This may occur when a stripped cord (electric wiring) comes in contact with another cord or metallic part of vehicle. Short-circuiting may produce spark, which may be caught by surrounding objects and result in fire hazard.

Connection example 3 If the tweeter level is too high. Tweeter connection from center unit. (Tweeter is installed on the dashboard.)
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Cautions on use

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WARNING
Operate the car audio after stopping the vehicle.
The car audio system should be operated after having stopped the vehicle in a safe place. (Operating it while driving a vehicle may lead to traffic accident.)

Tweeter
Do not open the back and top covers of the product or modify it.
(This may lead to fire hazard or other accident.) � For the inspection and servicing, consult your dealer or nearest KENWOOD service agent or distributor. � Servicing by the user may lead to fire hazard and other accidents.

Do not use loud volume.
During driving, do not turn the listening volume too high at which you cannot hear the sound outside the vehicle. (You may be unable to notice what is happening outside the vehicle, and a traffic accident may result. )

Do not continue sound output at an abnormal level.
Do not use the speakers for a long period at a high volume level at which the sound is distorted. (The system may be overheated and fire hazard may result. )

Center unit

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Immediately stop operation in case of abnormality.
Should any of the following abnormal phenomena is observed, immediately stop the use and operation of the product. � No sound output. � Water is spilt on the product. � A foreign object such as metal or a piece of paper gets inside the product. � The product starts smoking. � Abnormal noise or odor is produced. (If the use of the product is continued, fire hazard or other accident may result.) In this case, immediately switch the power off, check safety and consult your dealer or nearest KENWOOD service agent or distributor.

CAUTION
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8Erectro-tap (for woofer)
Refer to "Woofer connections" in this instruction manual.
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Do not use the product for other purpose than car use.
This product has been designed for installation and operation in a vehicle. Do not use it for other purpose. (Otherwise imperfect installation may cause the product to drop and cause injury.)

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Woofer
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Vehicle connector

� Please install depending to this instruction manual. Please keep it carefully after finishing reading this. It is better to keep this manual together with the owner's manual of your vehicle. � For inquiries on installation, please consult your dealer or nearest service agent. � Refer to guidance on attached sheet for inquiry about the product to our company.

If the tweeter level is too high. Tweeter connection from woofer. (Tweeter is installed on the door panel.)
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Connection example 4

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Caution
1. When installing in some types of a car, it is necessary to remove the seat belt. It is necessary to mount the bolt which fixes a seat belt by the specified force. For inquiries on torque, please consult your dealer or your car shop. 2. When installing in some types of a car, you have to install using an installation kit. For inquiries, please consult your dealer. 3. Depending on the year or grade of a car, some vehicles may have changed parts. For inquiries, please consult your dealer.
Tweeter Center unit
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6Connection cord which is cut (for tweeter) Refer to �Connection exsample 2�. 8Erectro-tap (for woofer)
Refer to "Woofer connections" in this instruction manual.
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About bolting torque
"The power to twist something" is called "torque." Two persons grip each end of one bat, and twist in opposite direction, respectively. In this case, the person with the thick bat side is more advantageous. Thus, even if using the same force, turning something with a large radius will have larger twisting strength, or torque.
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~Connection cord (for woofer) Connection cord of vehicle
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Woofer

[Bolting torque of a screw] ; The power in which an adult tightens a screw normally using an ordinary screwdriver is 1-2N·m (0.1-0.2kgf·m). [Bolting torque of a bolt] ; The torque when tightening a bolt by 25kg power using a wrench is 49N·m (5kgf·m).
1kg 10kg Both are the same torque, 9.8N·m (1kgf·m).

Vehicle connector

Caution
� The terminal which is not used should be protected by electrical tape for shorting accident prevention. � Be careful of the polarity of plus/minus and connect depending to the connection example.