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Kenwood KRF-X9050D User's Manual

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1. TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNICA THOMSON TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 39 Remote Control 40 J04 u03 ajoway VCR Setup Codes VCR2 RC R0714 lt Maker gt Basic remote control operations for other components AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL amp HOWELL ROKSONIC GOLDSTAR GO VIDEO GARDIENTE HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY KENWOOD LG LXI IAGNAVOX 2 ARTA EMOREX ITSUBISHI ULTITECH EC OLYMPIC OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SUNG TRON SUI YO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SIGNATURE 2000 SINGER SONY SV2000 SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TASHIRO TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNICA THOMSON TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH VCR Setup Codes VCR1 RC R0715 For U K only lt Maker gt No AKAI Basic remote control operations for other components ALBA BAIRD BLAUPUNKT BUSH
2. era TV T Subwoofer Front speaker Listening Surround position speaker Front speakers Place to the front left and right ofthe listening position Front speakers are required for all surround modes Center speaker Place front and center This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode Surround speakers Place to the direct left and right or slightly behind the listening position at even heights approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Required for surround playback Subwootfer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above if you don t have a center speaker or a subwoofer you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available 21 Connection of banana plugs Secure O Insert Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured e Never short circuit the and speaker cords f the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatu ral with ambiguous acoustic im
3. IDEO 3 IN MONIT R OUT COMPONI IT V EO se gt IE IE Monitor TV with component jacks Y IN Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player ponent jacks DVD player with component jacks Cr OUT COUT L 1 Le Y OUT Connect to the VIDEO cord When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 13 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully 8 N 5 s dopeeeboo00oo 5 7 ole Se dass amp a QOO mn o m CENTER RAN DID S VIDEO cord VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SURROU Yellow RCA OUT L R OUT L R CENTER OUT pin cord THESES 9d PPS DVD player SUBWOOFER OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO S VIDEO OUT To switch the speakers off turn SPEAKERS A and B OFF or press MUTE key on
4. Australia Other countries SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 19 To AC wall outlet Video component 3 head cassette deck or Graphic equalizer 25 Cassette deck or MD recorder Moving Coil MC cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected Record player When you connect the unit and the CD or MD player with the digital connection you can enjoy a better sound quality Preparations suonesedatd Setting up the system Connecting video components VIDEO IN OUT About the S VIDEO jacks S Video jacks S VIDEO PLAYIN RECOUT PLAYIN PLAYIN PLAYIN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO1 VIDEO 1 OUT DVD Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with e Em 8 S VIDEO IN OUT jacks 9669 ooo d 9969 pooooo z eif you use the S VIDEO 00 100 0 sla to connect your 0000090000 OOO EE video playback compo ooooocdoooo OOO nents be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when co
5. Tune to the station you want to store E Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station Blinks for 5 seconds E Lights for 5 seconds X eM ENO MHz STEREO E SP L w RAS Proceed step within 5 seconds If more than 5 seconds elapse press the MEMORY key again Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select one of the station presets 1 40 Press the MEMORY key again to accept the setting Repeat steps El Bl El and El to store as many stations as necessary f you store a station at a previously used preset the old station will be replaced by the new one Receiving preset stations RC R0714 RC R0715 Use the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source B 0 the number of the preset you want to receive up to 40 5 Press the numeric keys in the following order For 15 press 5 For 20 press 9J f you make a mistake entering a two digit number press the 10 key repeatedly to return to the original display and start again SPa A L R Receiving preset stations in order P CALL RC R0715 RC R0714 Use the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source E
6. eeeeeeeeeeeeeene eene entrent 4mV 27 300 mV 47 300 mV 47 300 mV 47 DVD 6CH INPUT Output level impedance N Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation VIDEO section VIDEO inputs outputs VIDEO composite eterne 1 75 S VIDEO signal 1 75 0 chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q COMPONENT VIDEO luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q Cs Cn signal 0 324 Vp p 75 Q FM tuner section Tuning frequency range 87 5 MHz 108 MHz Usable sensitivity MONO 1 6 pV 75 15 2 dBf 75 kHz DEV SINAD 30 dB 50dB quieting sensitivity STEREO E 28 uV 75 O 40 2 dBf Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz je lom e 0 5 65 dBf input STEREO 0 7 65 dBf input Signal to noise ratio 1 kHz 75 kHz DEV 75 dB 65 dBf input STEREO 68 dB 65 dBf input Stereo separation 1 KHZ 40 dB Selectivity 400 kH2z l u u u u 50 dB Frequency response 30 Hz 15kHz 0 5 dB 3 0 dB ized 300 mV 1 ko M
7. aas I ET 000000 OOO sis WoqFER CENFER E OUT ROOM Power amplifier Center Speaker Subwoofer Power amplifier Surround speakers Power amplifier Power amplifier e Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker To use the PRE OUT jacks press only the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position This connection is available for listening in ROOM B suoneredasd Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Camcorder other VCR video game digital camera AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT er portable MD player Toselectthe source connected to the AV AUX jacks select AV AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob 23 When youconnectthe audio source such asthe MD player you do not need to connect the video cable When you connect the unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord you can get better picture quality Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna 15 for use indoors Place it as far as possible from hereceiver TV set
8. st Soundfield is adjusted towards the rear sew OCR Sw n SL SR AUTO SOUND PRO LOGIC Center width mode Pro Logic Il Music mode only Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enchanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments Press the SOUND key repeatedly until CENTER WIDTH appears in the display The CENTER WIDTH indication scrolls across the display When the center speaker is switched OFF this mode will not be effective Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the left center right output Center image will be heard from center speaker only sea fU oor 9 a LLC LR z PRO LOGIC Sw SL SRJ Center image will be heard from left and right speakers only ISIS DIGITAL PROLOGIC SPE DCR Sw 1 SL SR When in other postions center image from center speaker left and rightspeakers can be heard simultaneously with various combinations Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver s display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music Each time you press the DIMMER key the display brightness
9. MHz STEREO For U K only Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory In order to use the PTY function the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function 28 INPUT SELECTOR AUTO MEMORY Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the tuner Use the BAND key to set the broadcast band to FM E Press and hold the MEMORY key for more than 2 seconds sPaQ L R STEREO suojjesadg sP L R STEREO After a few minutes up to 40 RDS stations are preset in order from channel 01 e Stations already stored in the preset memory may be replaced by RDS stations i e If the RDS AUTO MEMORY function detects 15 RDS stations the stations currently preset at numbers 01 15 will be replaced by the RDS stations For U K only Tuning by program type PTY search This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program genre you want to listen to Under certain receiving conditions it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search MULTI CONTROL lt lt gt gt RC R0715 Preparations e Execute the R
10. Press the source keys or source POWER keys to select the appropriate operation mode Replace with new batteries Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range 9 Connect properly referring to Setting up the system Place software in the source component you want to play Wait until recording has completed Pressthe source select keys or source POWER keys to activate the operation mode for the component you want to control before operation Reset the microprocessor Specifications AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 110 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 8 Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion FTC Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT 1kHz 10 T H D at 8 O one channel driven P E 150 W 150 W CENTER 1kHz 10 T H D at 8 O one channel driven 150 W SURROUND 1kHz 1096 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven Tuqaspanku a OC PROP 150 W 150 W Total harmonic distortion 0 05 1 kHz 55W 8 Frequency response 10 Hz 60 kHz 0 dB 3 0 dB Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 PHONO MM LI IL a Ri 75 dB 92 dB Input sensitivity impedance PHONO
11. 26 Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 27 Using RDS Radio Data System For U K only 27 Using the RDS DISP Display key FOUK only cia ee cti to re iet 27 Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY For U K only 28 Tuning by program type PTY search FOUK a sten d ro tenore rore ene 28 Ambience effects 29 Surround modes a 29 Surrourid Sec irt Hrs 32 DVD 6 channel playback 33 Convenient functions 33 Basic remote control operation for other components 35 Registering setup codes for other components 35 Operating other components 35 Setup code 36 Remote control operation of other components 44 In case of difficulty 49 Information Specifications 51 Remote Control Operations Preparations Additional Information How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections Preparations Operations Remote Control and Additional Information Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible
12. DSP indicator RDS indicators For U K only 3 STEREO indicator Speaker selection indicators Display STEREO indicator Input channel indicators Output channel indicators 9 9 9 9 RECEIVER KRF X9050D RIF REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL DIS Tx DSPMODE css O G i LLLA s SOUND LISTENMODE SOURCE DIRECT CONSTANDBY POWER Dorr SPEAKERS AUTO MEMORY DOWN v L AUDIO R POWER key 2 DIMMER key SOURCE DIRECT key 24 Use to switch the main power ON OFF Use to adjust the brightness of the display 34 Use to pass the source material direct to the ON STANDBY I key 21 Use to select the REC MODE 25 amplifier Use to switch the power ON STANDBY when MONITOR key 23 INPUT SELECTOR knob 23 the POWER is turned ON Use to monitor the source that is connected to Use to select the input sources STANDBY indicator he MONITOR jack AV AUX S VIDEO V AUDIO L R MULTI CONTROL knob Z21 VOLUME CONTROL knob 23 jacks 18 Use to control a variety of settings 9 PHONES jack 24 SET UP key 21 Use for headphone listening Use to select the speakers settings etc SPEAKERS
13. RDS DISP MENU MU 080 lt gt P CALL P CALL TITLE RETURN lt gt RECM CONTROL TUNING lt lt gt gt AUTO osse 7 ENTER Enter L mr OSD OSD menu gt Skip forward Pumpy u Play Pause I4 4 DVD bi INPUTSEL TUNER PHONO p wee 20 VIDEO VIDEOS DVD SOUND VIDEO LISTEN M KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715 m Stop 47 Remote Control 48 J04 u03 ajouay DVD player operations Numeric keys MENU menu A Cursor f v Cursor Cursor Cursor gt TITLE Title lt gt Search 100 oss se INPUT SEL MD TAPE PHONO ws cU VIDEOS DVD kea DVD gt gt TUNER CODVD VIDE02 SOUND Due VIDEO1 LISTEN M KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC RO714 OSD OSD menu ENTER Enter RETURN Retum Play Pause m Stop RC R0714 DSS DBS receiver operations Numeric keys MENU Menu A Cursor v Cursor 4 Cursor Cursor gt no D Tey 1 RECENER CONTROL bier Lom a TUNING lt lt gt gt lt AB 100 AUTO MULT
14. DAEWOO FISHER FERGUSON GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HCM HITACHI TT TT NOKIA JVC KENDO LOEWE LUXOR MATSUI METZ MITSUBISHI NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE OKANO ORION PHILIPS PANASONIC PHONOLA ROADSTAR HFT SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHAUB LOR SCHNEIDER SEG SHARP SIEMENS SONY THOMSON THORN OSHIBA UNNERSUM 41 Remote Control 42 J04 u03 ajouay Basic remote control operations for other components VCR Setup Codes VCR2 RC R0715 For U K only Maker AKAI ALBA BAIRD BLAUPUNKT BUSH DAEWOO FISHER FERGUSON GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HCM HITACHI ITT ITT NOKIA JVC KENDO LOEWE LUXOR MATSUI METZ MITSUBISH NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE OKANO ORION PHILIPS PANASONIC PHONOLA ROADSTAR RFT SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHAUB LOR SCHNEIDER SEG SHARP SIEMENS SONY THOMSON THORN TOSHIBA UNNERSUM Basic remote control operations for other components DVD Setup Codes RC R0714 R0715 DSS DBS Set
15. 7 Play e m Stop TVSEL VIDEO VDEO2 VDEO3 LLISTENM SOUND CH A v Channel j RECEIVER VOLUME KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0714 RC R0714 LD player operations Numeric keys lt lt Skip backward UP e P CALL P CALL TITLE RETURN lt gt CONTROL AB 100 AUTO DISC SEL BAND kea DVD gt gt PHONO KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0714 RC R0714 A N Volume En sm P LI oso SD menu Skip forward Play Pause m Stop Remote control operation of other components Numeric keys 4 Rewind gt Fast forward INPUT SEL Input Selector PTY BASSBOOST MENU MU ev c P CALL QN CALL gt ENTER 3 1 1 1 TITLE RETURN lt gt CONTROL BAND lt gt i AUTO nu oes s 144 0 La ad JT SEL TUNER CD DVD s Numeric keys H Skip backward B A B TV ta VIDEOS woEoi usw 000 w wr KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715
16. NATIONAL NEC ORION PANASONIC PRISM PROSCAN PHILCO PROSCAN PIONEER PHILIPS QUASAR RCA RADIOSHACK SAMSUNG SEARS SYLVANIA SCOTT SYMPHONIC SANYO SHARP SIGNATURE 2000 SONY TOSHIBA TECHNICS VIDTECH WARDS ZENITH Basic remote control operations for other components TV Setup Codes 0715 lt Maker gt AKAI ALBA AUDIOSONIC BAUR BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BUSH e e CROWN DAEWOO oy or i DUAL FERGUSON FINLUX FIRSTLINE FUNAI GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HITACHI CE NNO HIT TT NOKIA JVC KENDO LOEWE LOEWE OPTA MARK MATSUI MITSUBISHI NEI NOKIA NORMENDE OCEANIC ORION PANASONIC PHILIPS PHONOLA RADIOLA ROADSTAR SABA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHNEIDER SEG SELECO e L SHARP ajloj O1 O1 S C O1 O1 OO gt SIEMENS SINUDYNE e SONY THOMSON HORN TOSHIBA UNIVERSUM VESTEL WATSON WHITE WESTING O1 O1 O1 O1 O 37 Rem
17. The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings OdB 3dB and 6dB The initial setting is OdB Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback INPUT MODE ON STANDBY 0 INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD DVD DVD 6ch VIDEO2 or VIDEOS jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used amp Selecting MD TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is TAPE To change the source to MD follow the steps below Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select MD TAPE O Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds The source indication changes to MD To return to the original indication repeat procedure Selecting the speaker system Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system to be used A ON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel B ON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel No sound will be heard from subwoofer A B ON Soundfrom both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear pa
18. See N SPEAKERS A B PHONES VOLUME CONTROL BASS H Bass 5 4 BOOST s MULTI b CONTROL TEES SOUND SOUND RECEIVER t receiver VOLUME VOLUME mute MUTE THX RC R0714 RC R0715 Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the SOUND key repeatedly to select the tone mode to be adjusted BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range Press the SOUND key once TREB Select this to adjust the high frequency range Press the SOUND key twice SPA L R STEREO O Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the sound quality The bass and treble levels are adjustable from 10dB to 10dB in 2 step increments The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds BASS and TREB adjustment modes are not effective when THX is ON Once touch low frequency emphasis bass boost Remote control only You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes e Press the key once to select the maximum 10dB low frequency emphasis setting This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode Switching back to the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again BASS BOOSI key is not effect
19. A B keys 23 Surround indicators Use to turn the A B speakers ON OFF DTS indicator 32 Q SOUND key 24 Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience DOLBY DIGITAL indicator 32 effects Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital BAND key 26 mode Use to select the broadcast band THX indicator 23 AUTO key Lights when the receiver is in the THX mode Use to change indication to MD DSP MODE indicator 32 Use to select the auto tuning mode Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode LISTEN MODE key CS 5 1 indicator 32 Use to select the listening mode Lights when the receiver is inthe CS 5 1 mode MEMORY key 26 INPUT MODE key 81 Useto store radio stationsinthe preset memory Use to switch between the digital and analog inputs Standby mode When standby indicator is lit this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of current for back up This system can be switched on using remote control Preparation suonesedatd Remote control unit RC R0714 Q Numeric keys 34 Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling O RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver BASS BOOST key 24 Use to select maximum set ing for the low frequency range MENU key Use to operate other components SET UP
20. Ambience effects When you select DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL will be scrolled from right to left SP a OCR LFE st SR When the DTS signal is input The DTS indicator lights up D DTS DTS surround 2 STEREO Normal stereo playback When the analog signal or the digital signal except for DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input r7 D PL II MOVIE PRO LOGIC Il surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PL II MUSIC PRO LOGIC II surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up 3 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC surround PRO LOGIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up 3 STEREO 3 STEREO surround CIRCLE SURROUND CS 5 1 surround The CS 5 1 indi cator lights up 6 ARENA DSP Surround ARENA mode The DSP MODE indicator lights up JAZZ CLUB DSP Surround JAZZ CLUB mode The DSP MODE indicator lights up EE INPUT REEE THEATER DSP Surround THEATER mode The DSP oe SELECTOR e225 MODE indicator lights up LISTEN M e LISTEN M TE STADIUM DSP surround STADIUM mode The DSP MODE SOUND indicator lights up 49 DISCO DSP surround DISCO mode The DSP MODE RC R0714 RC R0715 indicator lights up 2 L 17 STEREO Normal stereo playback Sound is produced Preparations Turn ON related components e Complete Preparing for surround sound speaker settings 21 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component y
21. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly reset the microcomputer referring to In case of difficulty 49 CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the followings or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit Leave a space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10 cm Back panel 10 cm Input mode settings CD DVD DVD 6ch VIDEO2 and VIDEOG inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connected component The initial factory settings for audio signal playback CD DVD DVD 6ch and VIDEO2 VIDEOS are digital and analog respec tively To use the analog audio input for playback instead if for example you have connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 or VIDEOS input you must set the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Q Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD DVD DVD 6ch VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 O Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switche
22. R0715 u Play Pause lt Play m Stop gt gt Skip forward m Stop 45 Remote Control MD recorder operations 46 Numeric keys 1 Skip backward lt gt Search 100 100 TV operations Numeric keys J04 u03 ajouay INPUT SEL Input Selector TITLE RETURN C TI REC M CONTROL Fev UP c P CALL P CALL i TUNING BAND gt gt 4 100 AUTO wem ese x vox Skip forward Play Pause I4 DVD b NPUTSEL TR cooo wong TV SEL VIDEO woo2 usw 5000 THX MUTE KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0714 RC R0714 MULTI SET UP CONTROL P CALL e 4 TITLE RETURN DIMMER MULTI CONTROL TUNING BAND 44 gt gt 4 PH m AB 100 AUTO OSCSEL DISC SKP AV AUX kea DVD gt gt INPUTSEL 7 Tuner cD ord TV SEL TV Selector MUTE TV SEL per vocor i Dv j LISTEN M KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC RO714 RC R0714 m Stop ENTER Enter CH A V Channel RECEIVER VOLUME A N Volume SOURCE VOLUME A Y Volume Remote control operation of other components Numeric keys Haa
23. as the front speakers setting D NML THX Q OFF Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF Press the SET UP key to accept the setting The surround speaker setting indication SURROUND scrolls across the display Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropri ate surround speaker setting If you have selected LRG as the center speaker setting 0 NML THX normal 2 LRG large OFF Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF If you have selected other than LRG as the center speaker setting a NML THX OFF Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF Press the SET UP key to accept the setting The subwoofer remix setting indication SW RE MIX scrolls across the display E Select the subwoofer re mix Setting Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropriate subwoofer remix setting iow ON OFF Subwoofer re mix set mode to the receiver is ON Subwoofer re mix set mode to the receiver is OFF This is the THX preferred setting SW RE MIX scrolls across the display STEREO Press the SET UP key to acc
24. changes among the three available settings Select the bright ness level you find most pleasing SP a UOR PRO LOGIC L R 96kHz LPCM playback is compatible with the 96 2 playback To play a 96kHz DVD set the listen mode to STEREO When 96kHz appears in the display press the LISTEN MODE key the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate The remote control is designed to retain setup codes in memory while you change batteries Registering setup codes for other components E 5 keys Source oe Source POWER EE pado POWER keys pe keys 429 680 C3 C3 ETZLE E moog o c3 pais SS pz LES ETRE c3 ca c3 coo RC R0714 RC R0715 Find the setup code of the component to be registered Referto the setup code lists to find the set
25. cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dis pose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three pin plug AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switch 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 Move switch lever to NEST match your line voltage with a small screw driver 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 uN Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Safety precaut
26. key 21 Use to select the speakers settings etc MULTI CONTROL keys L21 Use to operate other components P CALL i 1 keys D27 Iftuneris selected as the input source these eys function as P CALL keys aa keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source hese keys function as skip keys ENTER key Use to operate other components TITLE key Use to operate other components DIMMER key Use to adjust the brightness of the display TUNING lt lt gt gt keys Use to operate the tuner or selected compo nent If CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input Source these keys function as search keys 21 Use to control a variety of settings 27 we i MER ai Recm O TORRE BAND o ET e 1 6 T 9 INPUT moo po O DISC SEL key Use to opeate other components O DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source this key unctions as the multi CD player disc skip key A B key If TAPE is selected as the input source this is A and B of a double cassette deck 100 key Use to select the track number with the MD recorder INPUT SELECTOR keys TUNER CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEOS DVD Use to select the input sources lt DVD 1 key When in DVD player operations these keys unction as skip keys LISTEN M key 32 Use to select the listening mode SO
27. lt lt Skip backward TITLE RETURN omer IMMER lt REC M CONTROL ecu lt gt Search AV ax oss TUNING BAND i i Ex DISC SKIP ikea DVD INPUT SEL i TUNER CD DVD PHONO i TV SEL usw souno KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0714 RC R0714 gt Skip forward Play Pause m Stop Remote control operation of other components gt gt Fast forward lt lt Numeric keys 41 1 lt lt gt gt Search DISC SKIP POWER v6 oe noe 345580057 RDS DISP ao 0 MULTI SETUP CONTROL TITLE RETURN DIMMER MULTI REC M pe Rex 4 AUTO H DISC SKP INPUTSEL m ov ora TV SEL woEoo voeo LISTEN M THK MUTE KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715 PTY RDSDISP MENU MULTI lt gt TITLE RETURN poe c M CONTROL AB 100 AUTO OSC SEL ahs AV AUX 144 0 0 INPUT SEL wer cooo pome TV SEL voor woe woes LUSTENM KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC
28. mode Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone 22 14 A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input selector is selected e The audio cord from the turntable is not con nected to the PHONO jacks The turntable is not grounded Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks Connectthe grounding wire to the GND terminal on the rear panel When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using a DVD player the sound is cut off soon after it starts e There are many possible causes for this prob lem depending on the type of DVD player used Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source L amp 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 digital auto mode 8 video source cannot be recorded normally Tuner Symptom The software is copy guarded Cause Copy guarded video software cannot be re corded Remedy Radio stations cannot be received No antenna is connected The broadcast band is not set properly e The frequency of the desired station is not tuned Connect an antenna 18 Set the broadcast band properly Tune the frequency of the desired station 20 Interference Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile Noise due to interference from an
29. or an amplifier with a built in DTS Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digital output S P DIF AES EBU or TosLink of a CD LD or DVD player Center speaker TV Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R Optional in this mode LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects DTS has a 1 or LFE channel The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel Dolby Digilal The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5 1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked parr Compared with previous Dolby surround Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality greater spatial accuracy and improved dynamic range Note Although a full set of speakers front left right and center surround left and right and a subwoofer is required for true 5 1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program sources even if you connect only the front speakers Center speaker ___ TV Subwoofer SW Front speakers L
30. the MONITOR key should be left in the on position Alternately if a cassette deck equipped with a 3 head system is connected to the MONITOR jacks you will be able to monitor the just recorded signal while making recordings on the cassette deck By switching the MONITOR key on and off you can compare the sound of the source signal and the just recorded signal For more information refer to the instruction manual of the connected component Recording video Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source other than VIDEO1 you want to record Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source Start playback then start recording Recording may not be normal for some video software This is due to the copy guard condition Recording audio digital sources Switch on the REC mode to record a digital input source Usually use the A REC Auto Record mode to record audio input Sources When the digital mode changes during recording in the A REC mode the audio may be interrupted momentarily Recording music in A REC or M REC mode DIMMER INPUT SELECTOR Q Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source CD DVD DVD 6ch VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 you want to record Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A REC or M REC mod
31. to its normal operating condition Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet then plug it back in while holding down the STANDBY key Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the Amplifier Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from the speakers e 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 Adjust the volume to a proper level Turn OFF the MUTE e Set the SPEAKERS switch es to ON 14 24 23 The standby indicator blinks and sound is not output e Speaker cords are short circuited Turn the power off eliminate the short circuit ing then turn on the power again Sound is not output from one of the speakers The speaker cord is disconnected e Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers 14 Sound is not output from the surround speakers and or the center speaker or their sound is very small The surround speaker cords and or the center Speaker cord is disconnected A surround mode has not been engaged The surround and or center volume controls are set to the minimum level Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers Select a surround
32. 1 SET UP key 2 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD Use to select the speakers settings etc Use to select the input sources MULTI CONTROL keys 1 Hea DVD p gt key f Use to control a variety of settings Whenin DVD player operations these keys Use to operate other components function as skip keys P CALL i 1 keys 27 LISTEN key 32 If tuner is selected as the input source these Use to select the listening mode eys function as P CALL keys SOUND key 34 lt gt keys Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi If CD or MD is selected as the input source ence effects hese keys function as skip keys THX key ENTER key Use to switch the status of THX Use to operate other components MUTE key TITLE key Use to temporarily mute the sound Use to operate other components POWER 1 0 key DIMMER key 34 Use to turn the receiver on and off Source POWER key TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD CABLE DSS 35 Useto turn the other components on and off OSD key Use to operate other components Use to adjust the brightness of the display TUNING lt lt gt gt keys Use to operate the tuner or selected compo nent Names and functions of parts If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control the name of the remote control key in this manualis indicated in parentheses RETURN key Use to operate other components REC M key Use to select the REC MODE 6
33. A V RECEIVER keys 23 Use to adjust the receiver volume 6 VOLUME a v SOURCE keys Use to adjust the source volume Remote control unit RC R0715 For U K only pes BOOST e 5 SETUP lt gt Jf PORT A RETURN Pu immer x MULTI cx RECM lt CONTROL ais lt gt 100 T DISC SEL 0 SKIP 1 e Es 1 9 E 9 jl 7 Hee l P CALL we Qe If CD MD is selected as the input source these keys function as search keys DISC SEL key Use to opeate other components DISC SKIP key Numeric keys 34 Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling O RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver If CD is selected as the input source this key BASS BOOST key 221 unctions as the multi CD player disc skip key Use to select the maximum adjustment set A B key ing for the low frequency range If TAPE is selected as the input source this PTY key 38 is A and B of a double cassette deck Use for PTY search 100 key f RDS DISP key 27 Use to select the track number with the MD Use to receive RDS broadcasts recorder MENU key INPUT SELECTOR keys TUNER CD Use to operate other components DVD MD TAPE PHONO VIDEO
34. Adjust the bass level A restriction is put on the low frequency so that the bass peak level will not go higher than the acceptable level when the volume is increased If subwoofer speaker is OFF the limitation will affect the low frequency of the front left and right speakers SPa L R Sw Q ur STEREO Q Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the bass peak level to 30 The bass peak level may be adjusted from 30dB to OdB and OFF When no subwoofer is in use the test tone will be output from the front channel speakers O To find the bass peak level limit keep increasing the bass peak level by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys while test tone is being output until the clip point of the subwoofer is found SP a A At SW AS Press the SET UP key The receiver enters the mode for inputing the distance to the speakers Preparing for surround sound Input the distance to the speakers Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to front left speaker feet meters Distance to center speaker ____1 meters Distance to front right speaker ____1 meters Distance to surround right speaker ____ meters Distance to surround leftt speaker feet meters Distance to subwoofer meters O Useth
35. CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the setting as desired The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds Midnight mode Dolby Digital mode only 34 When watching movies at night you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track like scenes with sudden increases in volume to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non specified parts This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track even when listening at low volumes Press the SOUND key repeatedly until NIGHT appears in the display e This can be selected only if CD DVD DVD 6ch VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 is selected as the source and the listen mode is set to DOLBY DIGITAL Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the ON or OFF setting SP a L CIR J AUTO SOUND caL LFE SL SR The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Mid night mode Circle surround mode When you enjoy multi sound from the stereo source Circle Surround you can select the circle surround mode Press the LISTEN MODE LISTEN M key so that CIRCLE SURROUND is displayed Pressthe SOUND key sothat CINEMA or MUSIC is displayed suojjesadg Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to se
36. DS auto memory procedure Set the broadcast band to FM e Tune to an RDS station Listening to radio broadcasts Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode STEREO When RDS broadcast is received the program type is shown on the display If no PTY datais available or if station is not an RDS station NONE is displayed While the PTY indicator is lit use the MULTI CONTROL or TUNING keys to select the program type of your choice Program type table Program Type Name Display Program Type Name Display News NEWS Weather WEATHER Current Affairs AFFAIRS Finance FINANCE Information NFO Children s Program CHILDREN Sport SPORT Social Affairs SOCIAL Education EDUCATE Religion RELIGION Drama DRAMA Phone In PHONE IN Culture CULTURE Travel TRAVEL Science SCIENCE Leisure LEISURE Varied Speech VARIED Jazz Music JAZZ Pop Music POPM Country Music COUNTRY Rock Music ROCK M National Music NATION M Easy Music EASY M Oldies Music OLDIES Light Classical Music LIGHT M Folk Music FOLKM Serious Classical Music CLASSICS Documentary DOCUMENT Other Music OTHER M NO PROG is displayed if this operation is attempted before performing the RDS Auto Memory operation E Press the PTY key to start searching EXAMPLE Searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while searching Blinks
37. However since this receiver works with all of your audio and video compo nents connecting the system can be fairly complex Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver Remote Control Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control as wellas a detailed explanation of all remote control operations Once you have registered your components with the proper setup codes you ll be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components TV VCR DVD player LD player CD player etc using the remote control supplied with this receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty troubleshoot ing and Specifications Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit s memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 2 days Power mode Speaker settings Input selector settings Input mode setting Device preset Midnight mode setting Picture output Broadcast band Speaker ON OFF Frequency setting Volume level Preset stations BASS TREBLE INPUT level Tuning mode Subwoofer ON OFF Source Direct e Dimmer level RF Band Monitor ON OFF THX MD TAPE settings SW RE MIX e 6ch 2ch input setting Bass Peak Level Listen mode setting Before applying the power Special
38. I i ecm ENTER Enter ss pss kea DVD INPUTSEL TUNER CD DVD TV SEL CH A V Channel voco voe woeos LISTEN M THK RECEIVER VOLUME A N Volume KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC RO714 RC R0714 Remote control operation of other components Numeric keys 4 Rewind gt Fast forward INPUT SEL Input Selector 10 BASS BOOST PTY RDS DISP SETUP P CALL TITLE DIMMER 1 MULTI CONTROL LJ e CDDC ENTER Enter C CONTROL v RETURN BAND lt rm AUTO 100 Ski AV AUX P M4 DVD INPUTSEL Fo coo oo Sc SEL wee woe woe 0 isu THX KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715 Play Pause m Stop CH A V Channel In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer factory The microcomputer may malfunction unit cannot be operated or shows an erroneous display if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON or due to some other external factor If this happens execute the following procedure to reset the micro computer and return the unit
39. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF X9050D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes These modes enable the remote control to control other audio video components In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes etc Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations B60 4958 00 M Y T I X 0011 Remole Control Operations Preparation Additional Information suonesedatg Before applying the power This unit is designed for operation as follows U S A and AC 120 V only PALETTE UU AC 240 V only Europe and U K AC 230 V only China and Russia AC 220 V only Other countries AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1 The mains plug contains a fuse For replacement use only a 13 Amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse 2 The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug 3 Do not
40. ONITOR OUT 300 mV 1 KQ AM tuner section PRE OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND 1V 500 Q Tunina f PRE OUT SUBWOOFFER 1 8 500 Q EHE p range saevi plos dad Tonecontrol d 10 dB at 70 Hz 10 kHz step ees 530 kHz 1 610 kHz TREBLE 10 dB at 10 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20 dB 16 pV 600 uV m Signal to noise ratio 30 mod 1 MV input 50 dB DIGITAL AUDIO section GENERAL Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96kHz Input level impedance wave length MC o PATIOR M 270W Optical 715 dBm 21 dBm 660 nm 0 uy erii tr ee tentes 0 5 Vp p 75 O E total M 144 mm D 399 mm Weight Uu 10 25 kg Notes 1 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be changed without notice 2 The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location under a water freezing temperature 51 Additional Information KENWOOD For your records Record the serial 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 whene
41. R Surround speakers L R LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep bass performance in the other surround modes The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc Alll rights reserved DIGITAL SURROUND Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic andthe double D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Circle Surround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries Circle Surround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic Il was designed specifically to provide a new sense of spatiality directionality and articulation of sounds from Dolby Surr
42. RC R0715 ie input selector keys to select the component you esire e Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on the receiver When you operate your registered TV VCR DVD player Cable tuner or DSS receiver go to step When you operate the CD player Cassette deck MD player or Tuner with system control connection go to step El E Press the source POWER key E Press the operation keys you desire 24 To return to the receiver operation mode press the RECEIVER key The remote control mode returns to the receiver operation mode when you do not operate for more than 15 seconds Note Be sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on the receiver when you want to operate KENWOOD components connected by system control cords Otherwise point the remote control at the compo nent you want to operate Remote Control 96 Jo uo9 ajouay Setup code chart TV Setup Codes 0714 lt Maker gt AKAI Basic remote control operations for other components ADMIRAL AIWA AOC BROKSONIC BELL amp HOWELL CRAIG CURTIS MATHES CENTURION CROSLEY CORONAD DAEWOO EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUJITSU GE GOLD STAR HITACHI INTEQ JC PENNY JVC KTV LXI MTC MGA MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI MARANTZ MAGNASONIC MEMOREX
43. SAEC Ex lt S STEREO Program type name display Display when a station is received Goes ou L STEREO Station name display e No sound is heard while PTY is blinking e f the desired program type cannot be found NO PROG is dis played then after several seconds the display returns to the original display To select another program type Repeat steps El and B Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand 21 Surround modes DTS The DTS multi channel audio format is available on CD LD and DVD software DTS is a strictly digital format and can not be decoded inside most CD LD or DVD players For this reason if you attempt to listen to DTS encoded software through the analog output of your new CD LD or DVD player you will experience digital noise in most cases This noise can be quite loud if the analog output is connected directly to a high power amplification system Proper measures for playing the digital output as described below should be taken to avoid this situation To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system
44. Skip backward lt a gt Search 100 100 Numeric keys INPUT SEL Input Selector TV SEL TV Selector MUTE MULTI SET UP CONTROL P CALL lt gt P CALL mr Skip forward TITLE RETURN DIMMER MULTI REC M we Rees Play Pause AUTO AV AUX I44 DVD gt NPUTSEL wes weg m Stop TV SEL VIDEO voeo voeo seu TEX KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715 le gt E33 zea E PTY RDS DISP MENU MULTI SETUP CONTROL P CALL cA Er TITLE RETURN Dues un REC M TUNING BAND 4 gt gt 4 PTI ENTER Enter AB 100 AUTO DISC SEL DISC SKP AV AUX kea DVD gt INPUTSEL 77 Tuer cD reg woe woe voe j TVSEL CH A v Channel RECEIVER VOLUME A N Volume SOURCE VOLUME Volume KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0715 RC R0715 VCR operations Numeric keys 4 Rewind gt gt Fast forward INPUT SEL Input Selector oss CABLE ovo MENU MU OSD SET UP CONTROL P CALL P CALL TITLE RETURN DIMMER MULTI REC M bj ecu 2
45. Stereo mode the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded Dialog positioning and sound image definition however may not be as accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded Center speaker pes 2 Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Multi channel music SRS Circle Surround 585 Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source We assume you have already enjoyed listening to Dolby digital sound DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers Now this time try listening to the stereo source ex Audio CD using your multi speakers You may discover a new type of stereo sound through SRS Circle Surround Center speaker 940 TV Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R Home THX Cinema THX is a creation of Lucasfilm Ltd which practically brings the cinema sensation to your home with its superb multichannel digital audio program This system promises a reproduction of an enthrallinghome experience which is able to encompass smaller space with fantastic
46. UND key 24 Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi ence effects THX key Use to switch the status of THX MUTE key Use to temporarily mute the sound POWER I 0 key Use to turn the receiver on and off Source POWER key TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD CABLE DSS L35 Use to turn the other components on and off OSD key Use to operate other components 100 ye Names and functions of parts If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses RETURN key Use to operate other components REC M key Use to select the REC MODE nkey If CDis selected as the input source this key functions as the play pause key If MD or TAPE seleted as the input source this key functions as the play key BAND key 28 Use to select the broadcast band If tape is selected as the input source this key functions as the play key for side B ofthe cassette the side facing away from the front of the deck G AV AUX key key Use to operate other components G AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode key If CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input Source this key functions as the stop key INPUT SEL key Use to operate other components CH A V key Use to select the channel TV SEL key Use to operate other components VOLUME
47. Use the P CALL s keys to select the desired station Each time you press the key another preset station is received in order Pressing the gt key does the following gt 01 02 03 3823940 4 Pressing the lt lt key does the following r 01 02 03 38 lt 39 lt 40 lt Holding down the gt gt or i key lets you skip through the presets receiving each preset station at 0 5 second intervals For U K only Using RDS Radio Data System RDS is a system that transmits useful information in the form of digital data for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name RDS functions PTY Program Type Identification Search 28 Automatically tunes to a station that is currently broadcasting the specified program type genre PS Program Service Name Display Automatically displays the station name transmitted by the RDS station RDS AUTO MEMORY function 28 Automatically selects and stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory If fewer than 40 RDS stations have been stored in the preset memory regular FM stations will be stored in the remaining places Radio Text function Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS stations when you press the RDS DISP Display key There
48. VD player For the powered subwoofer you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer s own volume control Ambience effects Convenient functions 33 DIMMER MULTI CONTROL VOLUME isa ere Gy ORS MULTI CONTROL LISTEN M TE SOUND RC R0714 RC R0715 LISTEN M Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode Q Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display Operations Each time you press the button the menu changes as follows Note that some items are not displayed in certain modes gt D BASS low frequency range sound quality adjustment PCM and analog stereo modes only 24 TREB high frequency range sound quality adjustment PCM and analog stereo modes only 24 C center speaker level adjustment SR right surround speaker level adjustment SL left surround speaker level adjustment SW subwoofer level adjustment G INPUT input level adjustment analog mode only 22 8 NIGHT midnight mode ON OFF Dolby Digital mode only 9 CINEMA or MUSIC Circle Surround mode only PANORAMA Panorama mode ON OFF 1 DIMENSION Dimension adjustment 2 CENTER WIDTH Center width adjustment Pro Logic Il Music mode only O Use the MULTI
49. aging Be sure to connect the speak ers correctly Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indi cated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver 15 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting to another room or area ROOM B This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another room or area ROOM B 990 000 VIDEO ROOM SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT ROOM B Front speakers Power amplifier L R Monitor TV g ROOM A Main System ROOM B Setting up the system PRE 0UT connections 17 This receiver has additional preout jacks These can be used for various purposes but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below 5 5 5 E 000000 B
50. audio output In order to enjoy this function an optimum speaker placement is required THX includes Re equalization Re EQ Timbre Matching Adaptive Decorrelation Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronisation Re equalization Re EQ When listening in a typical home room there may be some variation of echo due to air absorption and smaller space The sound produced by flat response loudspeakers normally used in the cinema can be overly bright in the home environment Thus Re equalization Re EQ will adjust this condition to fit the home environment for a similar cinema effect Center speaker 5 4 TV eel SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R Timbre Matching Due to human condition listening to sound from various directions of speakers can be very disturbing So itis important to smoothen the flow of sound to suit the home cinema environment Timbre Matching is able to smoothen the flow of sound to the listener who will be able to enjoy the cinema effect at home Adaptive Decorrelation Mono sound track produced form the speaker system comes from only one direction which does not exemplify the cinema surround sound experience Adaptive Decorrelation is able to adjust the inaccuracy of this sound distribution Bass Peak Level Manager Certain sound tracks may produced vari
51. d broadcast band Each press switches the band FM indicator appears in the display as follows wx m I MHz STEREO Use the AUTO key to select the desired tuning method Each press switches the tuning method as follows D AUTO lit auto tuning AUTO indicator lights AUTO not lit manual tuning up in the display ue SUY M Eire MHz STEREO Normally set to AUTO auto tuning If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference switch to manual tuning With manual tuning stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or TUNING amp keys to select the station ST lights up when a broadcast is being received in stereo m TUNED is displayed when a station is received Frequency display FM MHz STEREO Auto tuning The next station is tuned automatically Manual tuning Turn the knob or press the keys to select the desired station Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number 1 Therefore be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations and RDS stations See Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY For U K only 28 MULTI CONTROL
52. e The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below D Rec mode off The digital input record mode is switched off The digital input signals DTS Dolby Digital or PCM are identi fied automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording The input signal type at the mo ment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode Q A REC M REC STEREO For A REC mode STEREO For M REC mode DIGITAL STEREO DIGITAL STEREO O Play the source from the beginning and start recording f the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the DIMMER key 25 Operations 26 suojjesado Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one touch operation Radio stations can be classified into RDS Radio Data System stations and other stations To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see Using RDS Radio Data System For U K only Tuning radio stations MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR T F BAND AUTO of MULTI CONTROL BAND TUNING lt lt gt gt RC R0714 RC R0715 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob TUNER key to select the tuner Use the BAND key to select the desire
53. e MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the distance to the front speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks Ne SPa A t Al Indication in feet STEREO Indication in meters The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet 0 3 to 9 0 m adjustable in 1 foot 0 3 m increment Press the SET UP key O Repeat steps O and O to input the distance for each of the speakers Setup is complete when the input indication reappears SP a BY L R Sw E J D Display when all speakers have been selected The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected Input level adjustment analog sources only Ifthe input level of an analog source signal is too high the CLIP indicator will blink Adjust the input level Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source which you want to adjust You can store a separate input level for each input source If the MONITOR function is ON you can store an input level for when MONITOR is on independently of the input levels for the input Sources O Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the input level SPaQ R STEREO The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight sec onds
54. eep this manual handy for future reference Accessories FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Batteries R6 AA 2 Batteries R6 AA 2 Remote control unit 1 RC R0714 For U K only Remote control unit 1 RC R0715 AC plug adaptor 1 Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet Accessory only for regions where use is necessary Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcohol etc for these agents may cause discoloration In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform the plastic component Contents Before applying the power Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation Preparations Operations Remote Control Additional A Before applying the power 2 Safety precautions 2 a nman 2 How to use this manual Special features Names and functions of parts Remote control unit RC R0714 6 Remote control unit RC RO715 For U K only 7 Se
55. electric appli ance Noise due to a nearby TV set nstall the outdoor antenna away from the road Turn off the power to the appliance nstall the receiver farther away from the TV A station which was preset cannot be re ceived by pressing the corresponding nu meric 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 49 Additional Information Remote control unit Symptom Cause In case of difficulty Remedy Subwoofer volume cannot be adjusted Subwoofer is OFF 2 e Turn the subwoofer ON Remote control operation is not possible e The remote control is set to a different operation mode e Batteries are exhausted The remote control unit is too far away from the main system controlling angle is too large or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly e No software is loaded in the source component e An attempt is made to play a tape which is being recorded in the cassette deck e The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the component you wish to control The microprocessor of the remote control mal functions
56. ept the setting e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode e In step E indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting Continued to next page 21 Preparation 22 Adjust the speaker volume From your usual listening position adjust the volume levels The volume levels from each speaker should be the same Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the volume of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted The Channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output MZ SPA Eum i M d to The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each L gt C gt R gt SR gt SL gt SW f you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed 24 fthe speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker level settings are reset Press the SET UP key The test tone is turned off The receiver enters the mode for inputing the bass peak level and the current peak level will be shown To obtain accurate output levels it is recommended to use a handheld Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Readings should be taken from your actual listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75dB SPL C weighted slow meter mode
57. ers when in surround mode the surround mode will be canceled as well resulting in stereo play back O Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob RECEIVER VOLUME keys to adjust the volume Recording Recording audio analog sources MONITOR INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source other than TAPE you want to record Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record Start playback then start recording Recording tapes or MD with MONITOR function MONITOR MD TAPE recording Press the MONITOR key Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other than MD TAPE Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MONITOR jacks and start recording on the cassette deck or MD recorder connected to the MD TAPE jacks MD TAPE MONITOR recording Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select MD TAPE Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD TAPE jacks and start recording on the cassette deck connected to the MONITOR jacks To copy tapes using a double cassette deck refer to the instruction manual of the double cassette deck MONITOR function analog sources only You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to the MONITOR jacks of the receiver If a graphic equalizer is connected
58. features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy 29 Home THX Cinema THX Select incorporates a complex multichannel digital audio program materials such as Dolby Digital PRO LOGIC amp DTS which enables multichannel decoding This system features Re equalization Re EQ Timbre Matching Adaptive Decorrelation Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization which reproduces similar cinematic effects in the home environment Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from Software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides up to 5 1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic 1 DOLBY PRO LOGIC II whilst totally compatible with its predecessor PRO LOGIC provides greater advantage in surround sound It allows the users to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing 5 1 like presentation PRO LOGIC II offers special features for controlling the overall spatial dimensionality and frontal sound field imaging PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound from video software marked potev surrounp and three dimensional space from m
59. ilable for each component Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar functions For that reason we have programmed extra functions on some of the unused number keys to help you control your equipment The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand Cable tuner operations Numeric keys A Cursor f v Cursor Cursor 4 Cursor gt MENU 1 SETUP CONTROL OSD L Ht OSD OSD menu ENTER Enter P RETURN TUNING BAND lt gt 8 AB 100 AUTO 1 INPUT SEL MULTI CONTROL I 4 DVD gt gt 0000 TV SEL f vocor VDEO2 sw 5 SOURCE RECENER VOLUME VOLUME THX we gt VOLUME A v Volume CH A Channel KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC R0714 RC R0714 Cassette deck operations DSS MULTI CONTROL TITLE RETURN DIMMER MULTI CONTROL gt gt Fast forward lt lt AB 100 AUTO DSC SKP kea DVD i INPUTSEL TUNER CD DVD MD TAPE TV SEL VIDEOt VIDEO2 VIDEOS sen THX KENWOOD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC RO714 RC R0714 CD player operations POWER TV Numeric keys VCR1 VCR2 BASS BOOST DVD MENU MULTI OSD ev C P CALL P CALL
60. ions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL A WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DAN GEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTI TUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI A ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside So they will not be lost 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 or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for future use should you transport or ship the unit in the future K
61. is NO RT if no text data is transmitted The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast signal is received SP a L R Some functions and function names may differ for certain countries and areas Before using a function utilizing the RDS be sure to perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to the description in Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY 28 Listening to radio broadcasts For U K only Using the RDS DISP Display key 27 RC R0715 Pressing the RDS DISP key changes the contents of the display Each press switches the display mode as follows PS Program Service name display RT Radio Text display 3 Frequency display Q PS Program Service name display The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broadcast is received If no PS data was sent NO PS is displayed R RDS STEREO Operations RT Radio Text display Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrolls across the dis play NO RT or RT is displayed if the current RDS station does not provide RT data E R RDS Sw STEREO Frequency display Displays the frequency of the current station Zum L R
62. ive when THX is ON THX mode Remote control only You may use the THX key to switch ON or OFF the THX mode The initial factory setting for CD DVD and DVD 6ch selectors is THX ON Each press switches the mode as follows 1 THX ON 2 THX OFF sPaQ L R STEREO e When THX is ON THX indicator lights up Normal playback Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key SPOS 77 CC a UIE IIT sw CD mim Blinks To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE indicator goes off e MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control knob SOURCE DIRECT playback for analog sources only Use this function to pass the source material direct to the amplifier bypassing any audio processing Press the SOURCE DIRECT key e When you press the LISTEN MODE SOUND or SET UP keys or switch to another input source SOURCE DIRECT playback will be canceled To cancel Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again If SOURCE DIRECT playback was activated when using a surround mode canceling SOURCE DIRECT playback will reactivate the previous surround mode Listening with headphones Q Press the SPEAKERS A and B key so that the speaker indicator goes off Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off ale oO C F e f you turn off all of the speak
63. l Signal Processor used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields like ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM and DISCO It is compatible with almost any kind of program source DVD 6 channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with 6 channel output this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi channel encoding Since the source signals are digital and each channelis input independently the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems Universal IR InfraRed remote signal In addition to the basic receiver the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and video components Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected Names and functions of parts Frequency display Input display aba ae Preset channel display indicator me Speaker indicator Surround mode display AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator S DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator Band indicators CLIP indicator 9088 HO MEMO indicator pos DS utl LEE SW MHzi3 STEREO MONITOR MSIBI ST indicator RDS SUS MUTE indicator kHz DOWNMIX DSP unm E TUNED indicator DOWNMIX indicator MONITOR indicator
64. lect CINEMA for movies or MUSIC for music Panorama mode Pro Logic Il Music mode only When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the wraparound sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode Press the SOUND key repeatedly until PANORAMA appears in the display The PANORAMA setting indication scrolls across the display PANORAMA will be scrolled from right to left sP ag DOR Sw SL SH DIGITAL PROLOGIC Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select PANORAMA ON or OFF rP D ON PANORAMA mode is ON L OFF PANORAMA mode is OFF SP aQ OCR Sw SL SR AUTO SOUND DiGiAL PRO LOGIC Dimension mode Pro Logic Il Music mode only When listening to music with certain recordings you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode Press the SOUND key repeatedly until DIMENSION appears in the display The DIMENSION indication scrolls across the display O Usethe MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear or the front Ambience effects Soundfield is adjusted towards the front 5 DCR Sw SL SH i 4 DIGITAL AUTO SOUND PRO LOGIC Soundfield is i E L EEC DIGITAL PRO LOGIC
65. nel A B OFF No sound from the speakers Use this setting when listening with headphones for stereo sound in all playback modes The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit 5 8 NOR SW Selecting 6ch INPT by pressing the INPUT MODE key whereby DVD 6ch is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automatically When you use the PRE OUT jacks set only SPEAKERS A to ON mode Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER and ON STANDBY 5 keys Listening to a source component 23 VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOLUME RC R0714 RC R0715 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to Operations The input sources change as shown below Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob r D PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE or MD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD 6ch gt 8 AV AUX E Start playback from the selected source E Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or RECEIVER VOLUME keys to adjust the volume suojjesado Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT SOUND COICO J
66. nkey If CDis selected as the input source this key functions as the play pause key If MD or is seleted as the input source this Key functions as the play key BAND key 26 Use to select the broadcast band G lt key If tape is selected as the input source this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette the side facing away from the front of the deck AV AUX key key Use to operate other components AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode m key If CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input Source this key functions as the stop key INPUT SEL key Use to operate other components 6 CH A V key Use to select the channel TV SEL key Use to operate other components VOLUME A V RECEIVER keys 23 Use to adjust the receiver volume VOLUME A Y SOURCE keys Use to adjust the source volume 20 Preparation Setting up the system Make connections as shown on the following pages When connecting the related system components be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed DTS disclaimer clause DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5 1 channel digital audio format available on CD LD and DVD software which consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most CD LD or DVD players For this reason when DTS enc
67. nnecting your moni tor and video recording Leal components VIDEO 2 IN CD DVD ry aB MONITOR OUT e OU SQ IN IN VIDED 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN D ENG EX dh dh dh bt Monitor TV AUDIO IN OUT Video Inputs Yellow RCA pin cord Video deck IN OUT 5 Audio inputs outputs and outputs yellow RCA pin cord OUT OUT DVD player or LD player OUT OUT DVD player or LD player A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 jacks Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS Dolby Digital or PCM signals Connect components capable of outputting DTS Dolby Digital or standard PCM CD format digital signals If you have connected any digital components to the receiver be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully L amp OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO MONITOR OPTICAL DIGITAL player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO C
68. nt 3 Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source component the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically Synchronized Recording Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when record ing from CD MD or analog discs Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components e If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are not compatible with system control registering the setup code en ables you to control those components using the remote control supplied with this unit without connecting system control cords To register setup codes for your remote controllable KENWOOD audio components see Registering setup codes for other components 35 Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck connected to the MONITOR jacks 19 Preparations 20 suonesedalg Channel space switching Except for the USA Canada UK Europe and Australia The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped However if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used for instance when you m
69. oded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD LD or DVD player excessive noise will be exhibited To avoid possible damage to the audio system proper precautions should taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the digital output S P DIF AES EBU or TosLink of the CD LD or DVD player Notes 1 Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere 2 Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords Plugging unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit 8 Do not connect power cords from components which power consump tion is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit Analog connections Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords These cables transfer stereo audio signal in an analog form This means the audio signal corresponds to the actual audio of two channels These cables usually have 2 plugs on each end one red for the right channel and one white for the left channel These cables are usually packaged with the source unit or are available at your local electronics retailer
70. omponent with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM OPTICAL Optical fiber cable DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video components 10 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO CD player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video compo RF digital enis demodulator DEM 9991D sold separately DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO OUT LD player Setting up the system To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator DEM 9991D Next connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video components 11 Preparations suonesedatd Setting up the system Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S VIDEO jacks OQQ 4 8 OVg O
71. ote Control 1010 ajouay Basic remote control operations for other components Cable Setup Codes RC R0714 Maker ABC ARCHER CABLE VIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND EAGLE EASTERN GCBRAND G I JERROLD GEMINI HITACHI HAMLIN MACOM MOVIETIME MEMOREX MAGNAVOX OAK PULSAR PHILIPS PANASONIC PIONEER PULSAR PUSER REALISTIC REMBRANT RCA REGAL REGENCY SLMARK SAMSUNG SPRUCER STARGATE S A TOSHIBA TELEVIEW TOCOM TEXSCAN TELECAPTION UNIVERSAL UNIKA VIEWSTAR VIDEOWAY ZENITH ZENITH DRAKE Basic remote control operations for other components VCR Setup Codes VCR1 RC R0714 lt Maker gt AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL amp HOWELL ROKSONIC GOLD STAR GO VIDEO GARDIENTE HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY KENWOOD LG LXI IAGNAVOX 2 ARTA EMOREX ITSUBISHI ULTITECH EC OLYMPIC OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SUNG TRON SUI YO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SIGNATURE 2000 SINGER SONY SV2000 SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TASHIRO
72. ou wish to play back with surround sound Usethe INPUT MODE key to select the input mode analog or digital for the source you wish to play back from the two front channels only f Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maxi mum number of playback channels available using the receiver s current settings is input the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog Input E Adjust the volume Notes e Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting some listening modes cannot be selected Start playing the video software E Press the LISTEN MODE LISTEN M key to select the listening mode When playbackis started the sound may be cut or interrupted before The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input If the input mode is set to digital auto AUTO SOUND lights the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of input signal and the speaker settings Each press of the LISTEN MODE LISTEN M key switches the setting as listed below The listening mode settings are different depending on the type of input signal When the DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input The DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO indicator lights up DIGITAL indicator lights up PL MOVIE PRO LOGIC II
73. ound encoded sources such as video and Laserdisc software marked This is achieved with an intelligent built in feed back logic design a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo full bandwidth surround outputs The PRO LOGIC Il modes programmed into this receiver are MOVIE MUSIC and PRO LOGIC The MOVIE mode of the PRO LOGIC II has preset characteristics to produce a calibrated high level surround sound playback while the MUSIC mode has user adjustable characteristics to offer the three optical controls like Dimension Center Width and Panorama modes to allow optimization of the soundfields as desired The Dimen sion control allows the user to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear the Center Width control allows various adjustment of the left center right speakers balance the Pan orama mode extends the front stereo images to include the surround speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging Center speaker a o TV Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R 29 Operations J suojjesadg Ambience effects Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers When in the Dolby 3
74. ous bass peaks that could be unpleasant in a home cinema environment Therefore a user adjustable Bass Peak Level Manager is used to control the bass level to suit the system s capacity 22 Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronisation This function enables you to adjust the different speaker s distance to your listening position It permits an accurate synchronisation which creates the ultimate sound environment DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources like CD television and FM radio You might enjoy trying the ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event Center speaker RES zu TV Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R What s DSP DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety of different factors One of the most important is reverberation the act of decaying elements of sound echoing in various places The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to create reverberation without spoiling the sound quality of the original signal DVD 6 mode Using a DVD player or the like equip
75. ove from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa proper reception of AM FM broadcasts cannot be expected In this case change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table Area CHANNEL Space Frequency 1 USA Canada and South FM 100 kHz American countries AM 10 kHz FM 50 kHz 2 Other countries AM 9 kHz 75us AM 10 kHz FM 100kHz lo B Jo 0 50us AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE Move switch lever to match your area with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries Q Remove the cover O Insert the batteries e Insert two AA size R6 batteries as indicated by the polarity markings Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Operating range Approx Remote sensor Infrared ray system When pressing more than one remote control key successively press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys Notes 1 The supplied batteries may ha
76. ped with six 5 1 output channels and the receiver you can enjoy multi channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently the resulting sound quality sense of spaciousness and dynamic range are superb Center speaker EN TV Ne 9 Subwoofer SW Front speakers L R Surround speakers L R LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects Ambience effects 31 Operations suoljesadg Surround Play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD DVD or LD carrying the DTS mark DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the DO mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts etc DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video DVD or LD software bearing the surrounp SRS Circle Surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source INPUT MODE mark INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL SOUND LISTEN MODE a oooi ppm s c oS oook ooo oook ico OE oO Co teu
77. s the setting as follows In DTS play mode gt D D AUTO digital input auto sound L 2 D MANUAL digital input manual sound In DVD 6ch play mode D D AUTO digital input auto sound D MANUAL digital input manual sound 3 6ch INPT DVD 6ch input 9 ANALOG analog input manual sound In modes other than DTS or DVD 6ch play mode gt D D AUTO digital input auto sound D MANUAL digital input manual sound L 3 ANALOG analog input manual sound Digital input Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD CD or LD player Analog input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck VCR or turntable Auto sound In the auto sound mode AUTO SOUND indicator lights the receiver selects the listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting The initial factory setting is auto sound on To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode use the INPUT MODE key to select D MANUAL manual sound However even when this setting is selected there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source signal Ifthe INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets
78. set to LRG and the procedure skips to step e When subwoofer output sound is required select FRONT NML Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF spa STEREO Blinks Press the SET UP key to accept the setting The front speakers setting indication FRONT scrolls across the display STEREO Blinks Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting NML THX normal LRG large Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver Large front speakers are connected to the receiver e Under certain circumstances for FRONT LRG selection no sound will be heard from the subwoofer even when it is set to ON However if you select SW RE MIX ON when subwoofer is selected you may hear sound from the subwoofer Press the SET UP key to accept the setting Thecenter speaker setting indication CENTER scrolls across the display Q Use the have MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropriate center speaker setting If you selected LRG as the front speakers setting NML THX normal 2 LRG large OFF An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver Alarge center speaker is connected to the receiver Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF If you have selected NML
79. speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction or best reception AM antenna terminal connections Q Push lever O Insert cord gt 5 2 Z 7 T O Release lever 4 FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors FM antenna terminal connections Insert cord 4S gu FM outdoor antenna Lead the 750 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 750 terminal Attach to the stand ANTENNA AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna gt FM outdoor antenna Use an antenna adaptor Commercially available Connecting the system control Setting up the system Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations This unit is compatible only with the SL 16 mode The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the XS8 XS or XR connection mode If your component has the mode select switch set the connected components to the SL16 mode Dm SYSTEM CONTROL cord e You may connect
80. surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PL II MUSIC PRO LOGIC surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up 3 STEREO 3 STEREO mode The 3 STEREO indicator lights up L STEREO Normal stereo playback gt D DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL surround The DOLBY the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital To enjoy Dolby Digital surround as well as all the other listening modes from a single component be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component Connect the Dolby Digital compatible source component s Dolby Digital format digital audio signal to one of the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the back of the receiver Connect the normal audio signal correctly to the respective component s AUDIO jacks 3 530 E11 38 Dialogue Normalization Dial Norm is a feature of Dolby Digital It is able to automatically maintain the overall audio output level con stant When playing source material with Dolby Digital software encoding a brief message will appear OCR LFE SL SR This message informs you that the source material has been recorded at a different level than usual For example OFFSET 4 will scroll across the display to indicate that it had been automatically adjusted tothe normal output If this message does not appear no adjustment
81. the remote control unit suonesedatd Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Front Speakers A Right Left Center Speaker FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS RED 6 169 BLUE 6 160 GREEN 209 R For U K only 8 00 9 BH eem 8 GSS e 000 ooo 8999 0000000000 JG gt h FRONT SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS 8 160 6 160 RH 9 m H P m i WOOFER R L dh SU RROUND SPEAKERS J For U K only Powered Right Left urroun eakers Subwoofer Be sure to connect both surround speakers Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system Connecting the terminals Strip coating Loosen N Insert 4 Secure Push the lever gt NT Strip coating Insert the cord Return the lever Ti 5 Setting up the system Speaker placement Center speaker
82. the system control cord to either the left or right jack EXAMPLE SL16 mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode SL16 Receiver SYSTEM Cassette deck SL16 XS XS8 XR or MD recorder CONTROL SL16 XS XS8 CD player XS Record player n order to take advantage of the system control operations the components must be connected to the correct jacks To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD jacks To use a cassette deck or MD recorder it must be connected to the MD TAPE jacks When using more than one CD player etc only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system control Some CD players and cassette decks not compatible with the SL16 system control mode Do not make system connections with equipment that is not SL16 compatible Some MD players are not system control compatible You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment Notes 1 SL16 equipment cannot be combined with XR XS and XS8 equipment for system operations If your equipment consists of this kind of combination please do not connect any system control cords Even without system control cords normal operations can be carried out without effecting performance 2 Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipme
83. tting up the system 8 Connecting audio components 9 Connecting video components 10 Digital connections 11 Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO he tereti 12 Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Connecting the terminals 15 Connecting to another room or area ROOM B 16 PRE OUT connections 17 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 18 Connecting the antennas 18 Connecting the system control 19 Preparing the remote control 20 Preparing for surround sound 21 Speaker settings 21 Normal playback 23 Preparing for playback 23 Listening to a source component 23 Adjusting the sound uo eres 24 Recording 2 21 Ie 25 Recording audio analog sources 25 Recording video Recording audio digital sources Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations
84. up Codes RC R0714 Maker No lt gt DISH NETWORK Echostar ECHOSTAR HITACHI JVC zl KENWOOD GRADIENTE MITSUBISHI HITACHI NORDMENDE HNS Hughes MAGNAVOX PANASONIC PIONEER PHILIPS PHILIPS PROSCAN PANASONIC PRIMESTAR STAR CHOICE 5 LAB IP PE RI 5 IT E BR BR E E 5 1 SMC SAMPO SAMSUNG SHARP THOMSON TECHNICS TOSHIBA Remote Control 44 J04 u03 ajouay Remote control operation of other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component Q Use the Input selector keys or source POWER keys to select the component you want to control O Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire Refer to the following sections for details When pressing keys in succession press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key Numberic keys function the same as the numberic keys on the original remote Notes 1 Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of differen only operate some of the functions available on a given models models certain codes may not work with some models Also certain codes may 2 Thecharts below show the typical functions ava
85. up code for the component to be registered Example To register a DVD made by KENWOOD you would enter 5115 36 DVD player KENWOOD E Hold down the POWER key and press the numeric keys to enter the setup code Example Press 5115 to register a DVD player made by KENWOOD f you push an invalid key the remote will exit the setup mode E Press the source POWER TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD key for more than 2 seconds and check to see that the component you want to control turns on If the component does not react and there is more than one setup code enter another setup code and try again Ifthe componentis already on pressing the source POWER keys for more than 2 seconds will turn it off Repeat steps El to El to register additional components until all components have been registered Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models certain codes may not work with some models Also certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections Source Source POWER POWER keys keys RC R0714
86. usic CD When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater like surround sound from video software marked pexev surrounp The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used DTS DTS Digital Theater System is a 5 1 channel digital audio format that provides five full spectrum channels and one low frequency subwoofer channel for unprecedented clarity optimum channel separation and a wide dynamic range Inthe DTS mode the 5 1 channel digital input from a DTS CD LD or DVD disc carrying the DTS marking can be played in Digital Surround Important Whena DTS discis played on a CD LD or DVD player noise may be output from the analog output It is recommended that you connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit Multi channel music SRS Circle Surround CS SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the Stereo source We assume you have already enjoyed listening to Dolby digital sound DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers Now this time try listening to the stereo source ex Audio CD using your multi Speakers You may discover a new type of stereo sound through SRS Circle Surround DSP surround modes The DSP Digita
87. ve shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks 2 When the remote controllable distance gets shorter than before replace both batteries with new ones 3 Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction In such a case change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver s listening modes make sure to complete the speaker settings subwoofer front center and surround speakers as described below MULTI CONTROL POWER 1 ooo ia 300 c cp EO SETUP SET UP 1 CONTROL E uaa Doon agg RC R0714 RC R0715 E Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER and ON STANDBY 1 6 or POWER 1 keys El Select a speaker system Press the SET UP key such that the subwoofer setting indica tion SUBWOOFER scrolls across the display SUBWOOFER will be scrolled from right to left STEREO Blinks Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appro priate subwoofer setting D ON OFF e The initial setting is SUBWOOFER ON When SUBWOOFER OFF is selected the front speakers are automatically
88. ver you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number
89. will be made DVD 6 channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six 5 1 output channels and the receiver you can enjoy surround sound playback When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD no sound is produced or noise may be heard To avoid this situation make sure that you connect the component to the receiver s DVD 6ch INPUT jacks through a surround processor which can decode the surround signal you want to listen to Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR RC R0714 RC R0715 Preparations e Connect your DVD player to the DVD 6ch jacks of the receiver Turn on all other components that will be used Complete Preparing for surround sound 21 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select DVD 6ch if it was registered beforehand as the input source e If speaker system B is on when DVD 6ch is selected as the input Source it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically E Select Gch INPT by pressing the INPUT MODE key Start playback of the DVD software Adjust the volume e It is not possible to adjust the volume level or sound quality SET UP SOUND of the channels separately when the receiver is in the DVD 6ch mode Adjust the volume with the controls of the D

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