Kenwood KAF-S500 User's Manual
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1. LISTEN MODE C o O ooog ooog ooo ooo o e SOUND Sess apis Q OS Z fo 0 SO oooe LISTEN MODE ee TRIMA V EJ Select STEREO mode using LISTEN MODE key 23 E Press the SOUND key twice E Use the TRIM A V keys to select ON or OFF SRS TruSurround ON SRS TruSurround OFF T SURR ON T SURR OFF Press the SOUND key to return to the inputindication e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds Convenient functions CENTER Adjustment of each channels level You can adjust each channel s level duning listening music Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT L channel s level DOLBY PLII HAR SW is _ Rs Use the TRIMA V keys to adjust the sound level Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT R channel s level Use the TRIMA V keys to adjust the sound level 8 8 0 Press the FRONT key to return to the input indication e The sound level is adjustable from 10 dB to 10dB in 1dB step increments e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds e Use the CENTER or SW key to adjust sound level of center or subwoofer channel e Use the REAR key to adjust sound level of surround channel And use the REAR key for the following displays LS Surround L channel BS Surround back channel RS Surround R channel Mi2. Numeric keys __ GD FRONT CENTER REAR CHANNEL 2 8 e Z amp 0 0 Do STEREO LISTEN MODE SLEEP KENWOO 0 0 Sedo 32 EN VIDEO operation keys SOURCE oD A a SOURCE POWER r INPUT SERECTOR _ DVD CD VIDEO VIDEO2 FRONT AUX TV VOLUME Ww wvu TV VoLuME o H E Tv Numeric keys BA CHANNEL ZNE id S E TE 5S REC IS so pA Q i Pause m Stop _ sO d gt Play lt Search gt Search STEREO USTENMODE SLEEP MUTE s KENWOOD Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Oe D ia O A SOURCE WVO TVINPUT Numeric keys FRONT CENTER REAR CHANNEL STEREO LISTEN KENWOOD DVD player operation keys SOURCE _ Numeric keys Select tracks CO CS RETURN rerun sores ae O m Stop lt gt Search i Cable operation keys POWER 5 SOURCE r INPUT SERECTOR _ DVOCD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 FRONT AUX TVO OTVINPUT TV VOLUME active Ea Z SOURCE POWER SOURCE O nour senecron Bumen b
3. Dolby PRO LOGIC 7 Dolby Pro Logic Il was designed specifically to provide a new sense of spatiality directionality and articulation of sounds from Dolby Surround encoded sources such as video and Laserdisc software marked DQ poesy surrounn This is achieved with an intelligent built in feedback logic design a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo full bandwidth surround outputs The PRO LOGICII modes programmed into this receiver are MOVIE MUSIC and PRO LOGIC The MOVIE mode of the PRO LOGICII has preset characteristics to produce a calibrated Subwoofer Center speaker SW 4 TV l Front speakers Surround speakers L R 21 EN Ambience effects 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 J AZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event Subwoofer Center speaker SW N A 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 differen
4. STADIUM DSP surround STADIUM mode The DSP indicator lights up DISCO DSP surround DISCO mode The DSP indicator lights up THEATER DSP surround THEATER mode The DSP indicator lights up Q STEREO Normal stereo playback e Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receiver s current settings is input downmixing is performed to match the number of available speaker channels e The DSP mode selection is displayed for approximately 3 seconds E Adjust the volume Continued to next page 23 amp N Ambience effects To charge to STEREO mode When you press the STEREO key the LISTEN mode will be switched to the STEREO mode During above STEREO mode if you press STEREO key again the STEREO mode will be switched back to the LISTEN mode e If you switch to the STEREO mode using STEREO key the DSP mode will be turned off automatically e If you tum off and on the POWER setting of the LISTEN mode will not be loosed Notes e Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting some listening modes cannot be selected e When playback is started the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital 2GEN SRS TruSurround play When STEREO mode has been chosen in LISTEN MODE and input signal is STEREO you can enjoy surround effect by SRS TruSurround
5. Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer e Lg Tv Front speakers Listening 8 position Surround speakers E3 L R __ Back surround speaker ad option Front left and right speakers Place at the front left and right of the 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 Required for surround playback Surround left and right speakers Place at 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 Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Back surround speaker option Place the speaker directly at the rear of the listening position The optimum position depends mainly on the room condition e 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 15 135 Setting up the system Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks The FRONT AU
6. MATSUSHITA 004 028 029 079 080 MEI 004 MEMOREX 004 005 006 007 011 017 021 023 027 031 077 082 083 012 032 MGA 009 023 ADVENTURA 006 MGN TECHNOLOGY 023 AIKO 025 MINOLTA 008 AIWA 005 006 MITSUBISHI 001 009 027 077 AKAI 002 070 MOTOROLA 004 016 AMERICA ACTION 025 MTC 006 023 AMERICA HIGH 004 MULTITECH 006 015 ASHA 023 NEC 000 001 002 017 070 AUDIOVOX 005 NIKKO 005 BEAUMARK 023 NOBLEX 023 BELL amp HOWELL 017 OLYMPUS 004 BROCKSONIC 021 BROKSONIC 014 018 020 021 CCE 015 025 OPIMUS 005 017 027 028 029 031 032 077 079 080 082 083 030 081 CALIX 005 ORION 014 020 021 CANON 004 CARVER 016 PANASONIC 004 022 028 029 031 080 082 079 CINERAL 025 PENNY 000 004 005 008 023 CITIZEN 005 025 PENTAX 008 COLT 015 PHILCO 004 021 CRAIG 005 012 015 023 024 PHILIPS 004 016 CURTIS MATHES 002 004 013 028 070 079 PILOT 005 CYBERNEX 023 PIONEER 001 DAEWOO 010 025 PROFITRONIC 023 DENON 008 PROSCAN 013 DYNATECH 006 PROTEC 015 ELECTROHOME 005 PULSAR
7. Remote control unit Symptom e The input mode is set to digital manual Cause e Press the INPUT MODE key to select to auto mode 7 Remedy Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control e No setup codes registered for the respective input s e Register a setup code at the respective input s 26 Remote control operation is not possible 34E e The remote control is setto a different operation mode e Batteries are exhausted e The remote control unit is too far away from the main system controlling angle is too large or there is an obstacle between the amplifier and the remote e No tape or CD is placed component e An attempt is made to play a tape which is being recorded in the cassette deck in the source e Press any of the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the appropriate operation mode e Replace with new batteries e Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range a e Place the tape or CD in the source component which you want to play e Wait until recording has completed Specifications KAF S500 AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 50 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 6Q from 20Hz to 18kHz with no more than10 total harmonic distortion Rated power output during SURROUND operation FRONT 1 kHz 10 T H D at 6Q a CENTER 1 kHz 10 T H D at 6Q SURROUND 1 kHz
8. 007 ELECTROPHONIC 005 QUARTER 011 EMEREX 012 026 QUARTZ 011 EMERSON 005 006 009 014 018 020 021 025 QUASAR 004 028 029 031 079 082 086 080 29OEN Basic remote control operations for other components VIDEO setup codes Cable setup codes 004 008 013 019 023 027 002 003 005 006 008 009 077 030 076 RADIO SHACK 006 ALLEGRO 018 021 RADIX 005 ARCHER 018 026 RANDEX 005 BELL amp HOWELL 009 REALISTIC 004 005 006 011 012 017 CENTURY 018 027 077 CITIZEN 018 021 RUNCO 007 COMTRONICS 014 STS 008 CONTEC 011 SAMSUNG 010 023 070 084 EASTEN 001 SANKY 007 027 077 EMERSON 026 SANSUI 001 002 006 021 024 070 EVERQUEST 010 014 SANYO 011 012 017 023 FOCUS 022 SCOTT 009 010 018 020 GARRARD 018 SEARS 004 005 006 008 011 012 GEMINI 010 081 017 GENERAL INSTRUMEN 006 032 033 034 SEMP 010 GOLDSTAR 014 017 SHARP 027 077 GOODMIND 026 029 SHINTOM 015 HAMLIN 004 012 013 020 SHOGUN 023 HITACHI 006 SINGER 015 J ASCO 010 018 021 SONY 003 004 006 026 J ERROLD 002 006 007 009 010 032 SYVANIA 004 006 009 016 033 034 SYMPHONIC 006 MEMOLEX 000 TATUNG 002 070 MOVIE TIME 015 091 TEAC 002 006 070 NSC 015 TECHNICS 004 028 079 OAK 011 TEKNIKA 004 005 006 OPTIMUS 031 THOMAS 006 PANASONIC 000 016 031 TMK 023 PARAGON 000 TOSHIBA 009 010 PHILIPS 018 TOTEVISION 005 023 PIONEER 017 025 UNITECH 023 POPULAR MECHANICS 022 VECT
9. 011 017 019 025 031 042 MGA 000 001 017 025 MIDLAND 002 006 007 008 035 MINUTZ 004 MITSUBISHI 000 017 025 041 MOTOROLA 041 MTC 000 001 011 012 MULTITECH 027 NAD 020 022 025 NEC 000 001 011 NTC 014 NIKKO 001 014 025 ONWA 027 OPTIMUS 019 022 042 OPTONICA 021 041 ORION 026 028 031 PANASONIC 008 042 081 PENNEY 000 001 004 006 007 008 011 012 020 025 040 PILCO 000 001 010 016 031 PHILIPS 010 PILOT 000 001 006 PIONEER 022 PORTLAND 000 006 014 PRISM 003 008 PROSCAN 007 PROTON 025 032 PULSAR 000 002 083 QUASAR 008 021 042 RCA 000 007 008 013 037 038 039 040 041 RADIO SHACK 000 001 006 007 011 019 021 025 027 REALISTIC 000 001 006 011 019 021 025 027 RUNCO 001 002 033 SAM PO 001 006 SAMSUNG 000 001 011 012 025 084 SAM SUX 006 SANSEI 030 SANSUI 031 SANYO 019 SCIMITSU 000 SCOTCH 025 SCOTT 000 025 026 027 028 SEARS 007 010 011 019 020 023 025 026 SEMIVOX 027 SEMP 020 SHARP 006 021 041 SHOGUN 000 Basic remote control operations for other components TV setup codes Meter
10. Cause Remedy No sound from the speakers e The speaker cords are disconnected e VOLUME is set to the minimum position e MUTE is ON Connect them properly referring to Connecting the speakers m 42 e Adjust the volume to a proper level e Turn OFF the MUTE 9 The standby indicator blinks and sound is not output e Speaker cords are short circuited e Turn the power off eliminate the short circuiting then turn on the power again Sound is not output from one of the speakers e The speaker cord is disconnected e Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers A m Sound is not output from the surround speakers and or the center speaker or their sound is very small e The surround speaker cords and or the center speaker cord is disconnected e A surround mode has not been engaged e The surround and or center volume controls are set to the minimum level e Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers e Select a surround mode e Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone 0R m 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 problem depending on the type of DVD player used e Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source No sound is produced during playback from a DVD player
11. o 5 i t eo KeNwelo Sa U lt lt gt gt keys B2 33 These keys function as eesith keys for other components STEREO key 23 Use to which the listen mode to STEREO LISTEN MODE key 23 Use to select the listening mode POWER key 15 Use to turn the amplifier on or off TV VOLUME keys 32 Use to adjust the TV s volume TV key 32 Use when in TV operation ACTIVE EQ key i9 Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting SOUND key 9 25 Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects SET UP key 05 Use to select the speakers settings etc SPEAKERS keys 25 Use to select FRONT CENTER REAR and SW speakers 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 TRIM A V keys Use to control a variety of settings VOLUME A V keys Use to adjust the receiver s volume MENU key Use to operate other components alv lt gt keys Use to operate other components ENTER key 26 Use to operate other components ON SCREEN key Use to operate other components PAUSE 11 key R E This key functions as the pause key for other components PLAY gt key 2 This key functions as the play key other components aa gt gt keys These keys function as skip keys other
12. 031 CANDLE 001 011 CARNIVAL 001 CARVER 010 CELEBRITY 050 089 CINERAL 014 030 CITIZEN 001 006 011 012 014 CONCERTO 011 CONTEC 027 CRAIG 027 082 CROSLEY 010 CROWN 006 027 CURTIS MATHES 001 006 007 008 010 011 012 016 019 022 030 032 038 040 041 CXC 027 DAEWOO 000 006 014 030 034 035 DAYTRON 000 DENON 016 DUMONT 000 002 DWIN 036 044 ELECTROBAND 050 089 EMERSON 000 006 019 024 025 026 027 028 029 031 034 035 ENVISION 001 FISHER 019 FUJ ITSU 026 FUNAI 023 026 027 FUTURETECH 027 083 GE 004 007 008 025 029 030 038 040 041 GIBRALTER 000 001 002 GOLDSTAR 000 001 011 025 GRADIENTE 009 011 GRUNPY 026 027 HALLMARK 025 HARLEY DAVIDSON 026 HARM AN KARDON 010 HAVARD 027 HITACHI 011 016 018 INFINITY 010 INTEQ 002 JBL 010 JCB 050 089 JVC 285 009 085 KEC 027 KTV 001 006 027 KENWOOD 000 001 016 LG 011 LOGIK 001 016 LUXM AN 011 LXI 007 010 019 020 025 MAGATRON 016 025 MAGNAVOX 001 010 026 MA ESTIC 001 016 MARANTZ 001 010 MATSUSHITA 042 MEMOREX
13. 10 T H D at 6Q SUBWOOFER BACK SURROUND 1 kHz 10 T H D at 6Q 1 00 W 50 W Input sensitivity impedance DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 FRONT AUX 270 mV 200 kQ DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency wa 32 KHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Input level wave length Optical seceensitnssisansiancincnes 15 dBm 24 dBm 660 nm 30 nm GENERAL Power consumption Standby Power consumption Dimensions H 78 mm 3 1 16 D 329 mm 12 15 16 Weight Net sssssussussssunnnnnnnununnunnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnannannnnannnnanna 3 0 kg 6 6 Ib KSW S500 FRONT SPEAKERS Type Acoustic Air Suspension Magnetically Shielded s ssssusununsunununnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunannnnana J EITA standard Tweeter 2 5 cm 1 x 1 Dome Woofer Impedance Frequency Respo i Sensitivity ccc Crossover Frequency Rated Input Power Max Input Power Dimensions with Gri 5cm 2 x 1 Cone W 3 1 16 H 140 mm 5 1 2 D 114 mm 4 1 2 CENTER SPEAKER TYPO oe eseeesteesseesseeneeenseeseeeeneen Magnetically shielded Tweeter Acoustic Air Suspension ieee J EITA standard 2 5 cm 1 x 1 Dome Woofer 5cm 2 x 2 Cone Impedance sssssesssssusseseesenunnnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnnsenunnnnnununnnnenennnnnnnneennnnnnns 8Q Frequency Response 130 Hz 40 000 Hz Sensitivity 80 dB Crossover Frequency 8kHz Rated Input Power 25W Max Input Pow
14. 3 OUT Satellite or component with DTS Dolby Digital OUT Audio outputs DVD player e g DVF S500 or CDplayer OUT Audio outputs Video deck ouT ee Video output IN Yellow RCA pin cords Audio inputs and outputs 10 Setting up the system Connecting the speakers for HTB S500 system Connect terminals of same color between rear panel and speakers Also use speaker cord which have same colored tube as terminal White lined wire is for polarity To AC wall outlet Center Speaker cide ode Right Left Surround Speakers ayo Subwoofer or Back Surround Speaker aa Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Back Surround speaker Right Left with the SETUP of 6CH BS Front Speakers Supplied speaker seals Supplied speaker cushions Front speakers and surround speakers have screw holes to fix to Stick the supplied four cushions to the bottom of the speakers speaker stand If you don t use these holes stick supplied seals except subwoofer It is effective for slip proof and deaden to hide holes vibrations of placed speakers 11 EN Setting up the system Connecting the speakers
15. Senne SIGNATURE 001 016 SONY 050 089 FISHER 012 017 SOUNDESIGN 025 026 027 FUJI 003 004 SQUAREVIEW 023 FUNAI 006 559 000 027 GE 004 013 023 027 077 STARLITE 027 GARRARD 006 SUPREME 050 089 GOLDSTAR 000 005 SYLVANIA 001 010 GRANDIENTE 006 SYMPHONIC 023 HI Q 012 TANDY 041 HARLEY DAVIDSON 006 TECHNICS 008 042 HARM AN KARDON 000 016 TECHNOI ACE 005 026 HARWOOD 015 TECHWOOD 008 011 HEADQUARTER 011 TEKNIKA 000 001 006 010 011 012 014 016 017 026 027 HITACHI 002 006 008 070 JVC 001 002 070 TELEFUNKEN 011 015 JENSEN 002 070 TMK 011 024 025 KEC 005 025 TOSHIBA 012 019 020 KLH 015 TOTEVISION 006 KENWOOD 000 001 002 070 VECTOR RESEARCH 001 KODAK 004 005 VICTOR 009 LXI 005 VIDIKRON 010 LIOYD S 006 VIDTECH 000 025 LOGIK 015 WARDS 000 001 004 010 011 016 021 025 026 MAGNASONIC 025 MAGNAVOX 004 006 007 016 019 WESTINGHOUSE 031 034 035 MAGNIN 023 YAMAHA 000 001 MARANTZ 004 016 ZENITH VIDEO setup codes ADMIRAL 001 002 014 016 031 021 027 077 MARTA 005
16. VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME CONTROL A V keys to adjust the volume Normal playback Adjusting the sound VOLUME CONTROL ACTIVE EQ TRIMA y OS feo VvoLUMEA V Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode analog stereo mode Press the SOUND key to select the SOUND mode When input signal is Dolby Digital and STEREO TONE Tone NIGHT ON or OFF Midnight mode i T SURR ON or OFF SRS TruSurround When input signal is except STEREO TONE i Tone e For other input signal some of mode will not be displayed Use the TRIMA V keys to select TONE and then press SOUND key DOLBY PLII S ie L e R Z pee 5 CIs 7 N When in TONE ON selection press the SOUND key for the following displays BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range TREBLE Select this to adjust the high frequency range Use the TRIMA V keys to adjust the sound quality fe R Sw O DOLBY PLII D e The bass and treble levels are adjustable from 10 to 10 in 2 step increments e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key Blinks W
17. X Midnight mode Dolby Digital mode only 25 Display dimmer adjutment Sleep timer SLEEP 96KHZ LPCM playback sssini Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other COMPONEN S srrronininnns 20 Registering setup codes for other components Operating other components Setup code chart Other components operations seee 32 Additional A In case of difficulty Information Specifications sssr QEN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual Follow all the safety and operating instructions These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 1 Power sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For appliances intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the instruction manual 2 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Never pull or stretch the cord 3 CAUTION po
18. determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition Notes 1 Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment 2 Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals 3 Item 17 complies with UL in the U S A Names and functions of parts Main unit Standby mode Listen Mode MUTE DIGITAL Sleep indicators indicator indicator indicator DIGITAL 9 er P TEE ire sw Speaker selection indicators ACTIVE EQ indicator KENWOOD INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER KAF S500 AV CONTROL CENTER PUSH OPEN ry ry ry AUX _ OPTICAL L AUDIO R Inside of FRONT AUX jacks door POWER key 5 STEREO key 23 Use to turn the main power on or off Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO STANDBY indicator Door for FRONT AUX jacks m 49 Lights when stand by mode When you use FRONT AUX jacks push right INPUT SELECTOR knob 8 side of this door and then pull the door to DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 FRONT AUX open Use to select input sources Remote sensor 14 VOLUME CONTROL knob ACTIVE EQ key PHONES jack 0 Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting Use for headphone listening INPUT MODE key K FRONT AUX Digital in jack Use to switch between the full auto digital and analog inputs FRONT AUX L AUDIO R jacks 4 LISTEN MO
19. for KAF S500 Powered subwoofer When you connect Back Surround speaker to SUB W BS terminal connect Powered Subwoofer to this terminal To AC wall outlet aldo Center Speaker ode ide Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or Back Surround Speaker option Recommend to connect Subwoofer to this terminal but KENWOOD if you wish to connect to a Back Surround speaker with the SETUP of 6CH BS use this terminal Right Left Front Speakers 125 Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Strip coating Push the lever e O S7 Aa Insert the cord Release the lever pa Never short circuit the and speaker cords e If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the amplifier connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver
20. mma AIN DOLBY PLII To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE indicator goes off e MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turing the pressing VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME A V keys ACTIVE EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is tumed ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback and when in PCM and analog stereo mode Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following selections QEQ CINEMA Effective when watching a movie The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up EQMUSIC Effective when listening to music The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up The ACTIVE EQ function is turned OFF The ACTIVE EQ indicator goes off EQ OFF e ACTIVE EQ function will not be available when during recording or DTS ES MATRIX is ON and during 96kHz LPCM playback Listening with headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack e Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected The sounds from all speakers are cut off Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUMEA V keys to adjust the volume TOEN Recording Recording audio analog sources INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the source other than VIDEO 1 you want to record e Connect analogue audio outputs to this Amplifier 40 Start playb
21. of the system installation to prevent malfunction Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the amplifier s listen ing modes make sure to complete the speaker settings Subwoofer front center surround and surround back speakers as described below POWER e POWER Oil TRIMA V If you purchase HTB S500 system you may skip step to Original settings of this amplifier are adjusted to KSW S500 speakers The original settings are 6ch AMP 6ch SW Subwoofer Front FRONT NML Center CNTR NML Sorround SURR NML Back surround BS NML Subwoofer Re Mix REMIX ON SW ON EJ Turn on the power to this amplifier by pressing the POWER key E Press the SET UP key to enter the SET UP mode Use the TRIMA V keys to select the SP SETUP SP SETUP TEST TONE DISTANCE DIMMER EXIT E Press the SETUP key to select the 6ch AMP setting The Back Surround and Subwoofer output selections are displayed as follows 6ch SW SUB W BS speaker terminal will output Subwoofer sound 6ch BS SUB W BS speaker terminal will output Back Surround sound Subwoofer pre out will have output from SW only 6ch OFF Itis not advisable to use SUB W BS speaker terminal for this selection Use the TRIMA V keys to select the speakers Press the SETUP key to
22. radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe Operation Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present Remote control unit 1 Batteries RO3 AAA 2 o0000000 0509480 d8seeiso0 Baer P o0000000000OC0080_ If any accessories are missing or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If the unit was shipped to you directly notify your shipper immediately Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXP
23. registering setup codes During press and hold the ENTER key press any of the INPUT SELECTOR keys or TV key which you want to register e LED will blink twice as confirmation Press the key until the component you want to control tums on Press the ENTER key e If you press the a key after turn on the component you want to control press w key to return to previous step Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components SOURCE e POWER INPUT SELECTOR EJ Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire e Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR keys also changes the input selector on the amplifier E2Press the SOURCE key EPress the operation keys you desire 32 33 The remote control mode remains at the selected input If you wish to operate another component repeat step B or B 27 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart a TV setup codes De Setupcodes AOC 000 001 ADMIRAL 031 041 AIKO 014 AKAI 001 ALARON 026 AMBASSADOR 024 AMERICA ACTION 027 AMPRO 043 ANAM 027 086 087 088 AUDIOVOX 014 027 030 034 BAYSONIC 027 BELCOR 000 BELL amp HOWELL 001 016 019 BRADFORD 027 BROCKWOOD 000 BROKSONIC 028
24. 042 QUASAR 034 RCA 038 044 077 078 REALISTIC 044 045 051 ROTEL 042 051 SAE 042 SANSUI 042 SANYO 044 SCOTT 077 SEARS 077 SHARP 045 077 079 SHERWOOD 000 013 027 038 039 041 040 SONY 033 046 054 SOUNDESIGN 032 041 TASCAM 051 TEAC 045 050 051 075 TECHNICS 034 073 VICTOR 039 WARDS 038 042 YAMAHA 037 047 YORX 074 31 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Other components operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component desire Press the INPUT SELECTOR key DVD CD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 or TV which you registered code to control component you Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire Refer to the following sections for details remote e When pressing keys in succession press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key e Numeric keys function the same as the numeric keys on the original These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand TV operation keys r INPUT SERECTOR DVD CD VIDEO1 VIDEO FRONT AU TVo Tv inpur H bJ O
25. DE key 23 Use to select the listening mode While the standby indicator is lit a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory This is called standby mode Under the condition the system can be turned ON by remote control unit JEN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer s 28 setup codes SOURCE key 26 Use to turn the other components on or off INPUT SELECTOR keys DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 FRONT AUX 0 Use to select input sources TV O key 32 Use to turn the TV on or off TV INPUT key 22 Use when in TV operation Numeric keys 26 Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling CHANNEL keys 32 33 Use to select the channels TOP MENU key B3 Use to operate the DVD component RETURN key 33 Use to operate the DVD component REC e key 34 This key functions as record key for other components STOP m key BA 33 This key functions as the stop key for other components SEN SOURCE POWER 0 g O r INPUT SERECTOR DVD CD VIDEO TV TVINPUT lela E5 s swe os oat o MENU E STEREO USTENMODE SLEEP MUTE
26. EREO mode to output sound from the speakers 25 EN Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control supplied with this amplifier 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 Refer to below list about the components which can be registered to INPUT SELECTOR keys of the remote control You can register to the o marked INPUT SELECTOR keys of the remote control INPUT SELECTOR ke DVD CD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Tv Satellite Cable DVD player CD player SOURCE e___ e POWER INPUT SELECTORS Soo oo e TV Numeric keys Bas oO io Alva ON SCREEN Find the setup code of the component to be registered e Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component to be registered 28 Example To register a DVD made by KENWOOD you would enter 005 ee DVD CD DVD DVD player KENWOOD BRegistering components for the remote control During press and hold the ENTER key press one of the INPUT SELECTOR
27. KENWOOD DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER KAF S500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls the remote control supplied with this amplifier 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 5392 08 00 CH Y Kw 0304 Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows U S Military AC 110 240 V 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 Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components kindly follow the instructions in this manual for the correct connections Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver Remote Control Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control
28. ODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 6EN Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe Operation 18 Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 19 AC outlets Do not connect other audio equipment with a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel Never connect other electrical appliances such as an iron or toaster to it to prevent fire or electric shock 20 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 21 Attachment Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards 22 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
29. OR 010 PULSAR 000 082 VECTOR RESEARCH 000 QUASAR 000 VIDEO CONCEPTS 010 RCA 031 VIDEOSONIC 023 RADIO SHACK 010 021 026 028 WARDS 004 006 008 012 013 015 RECOTON 022 016 019 023 027 077 REGAL 012 020 WESTINGHOUSE 021 025 REGENCY 001 XR 100 004 006 015 REM BRANDT 006 085 YAMAHA 000 RUNCO 000 ZENITH 003 006 007 021 SL MARX 014 SAMSUNG 014 017 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 023 027 030 076 SIGNAL 010 014 SIGNATURE 006 SPRUCER 031 083 STARCOM 002 010 STARGATE 010 014 026 STARQUEST 010 TV86 015 TELEVIEW 014 TOCOM 007 008 TOSHIBA 000 TUSA 010 UNIKA 018 UNIVERSAL 018 019 VIEWSTAR 015 ZENITH 000 024 ZENTEK 022 305 Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite setup codes ALPHASTAR 065 093 CD setup codes AIWA 042 072 CHAPARRAL 058 BURMESTER 051 ECHOSTAR 066 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB 034 EXPREEVU 066 CARVER 042 044 052 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 072 073 075 087 DKK 032 033 HTS 066 DENON 070 076 HITACHI 068 FISHER 044 075 HUGHES NET SYS 064 GARRARD 050 051 jvc 066 GENE
30. OSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL p THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE DEN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This amplifier 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 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX 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 As for Dolby Digital EX it creates six full bandwidth output channels from the 5 1
31. X jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game PHONES Optical fiber cable b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OUT Camcorder other VCR video game or portable MD player e To select the source connected to the FRONT AUX jacks select FRONT AUX key 18 14 EN Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries Remove the cover O Insert the batteries e Insert two AAA size R03 batteries as indicated by the polarity markings Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit the power tums ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Remote sensor Operating range Approx Q Q e POWER O Infrared ray system e 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 have 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 malfunction In such a case change the location
32. XXA 036 077 J ERROLD 072 073 HARM AN KARDON 042 043 MEGAVOX 062 063 HITACHI 036 MEMOREX 063 Jvc 039 NEXT LEVEL 075 KENWOOD 035 048 056 057 071 PANASONIC 074 084 KRELL 042 PHILIPS 062 063 LINN 042 PRIMESTAR 072 073 MCS 034 RCA 057 059 060 069 MTC 051 RADIO SHACK 075 089 MEGAVOX 042 077 REALISTIC 071 MARANTZ 034 042 045 SONY 061 MISSION 042 STAR CHOICE 075 NSM 042 TOSHIBA 067 091 NIKKO 059 075 UNIDEN 062 063 071 ONKYO 040 058 ZENITH DVD player setup codes APEX 070 086 064 HARM AN KARDON 009 jvc 008 KENWOOD 000 005 MEGAVOX 013 MITSUBISHI 001 ONKYO 013 PANASONIC 060 PHILIPS 006 013 PIONEER 003 063 069 PROSCAN 002 RCA 002 SAMSUNG 066 081 SHERWOOD 001 012 014 015 016 017 018 065 067 080 SONY 004 TECHNICS 060 THETA DIGITAL 063 TOSHIBA 013 YAMAHA 007 060 ZENITH 010 013 CHINA DVD 011 068 OPIMUS 033 036 041 044 051 053 071 077 052 PANASONIC 032 034 073 PARASOND 051 PHILIPS 042 055 PIONEER 036 049 053 PROTON 042 QED
33. ack then start recording 205 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 6 Surround modes Dolby Digital 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 pal patsy Compared with previ ous Dolby surround Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality greater spatial accuracy and improved dynamic range 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 Subwoofer Center speaker SW ca i A Surround speakers L R Front speakers Optional in this mode DTS The DTS multi channel audio format is available on CD LD and DVD software DTS is strictly digital format and cannot 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
34. any condition You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is tumed on during Dolby Digital and DTS playback Universal IR InfraRed remote control 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 J ust follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected 3 Before applying the power Contents Caution Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation Preparations A Before applying the power How to use this manual Unpacking A Safety precautions Special features A IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS Names and functions of parts Main unit Remote control unit Setting up the system wuss Connecting audio components Connecting the speakers for HTB S500 system sessen 11 Connecting the speakers for KAF S500 12 Connecting the terminals 0 Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks Preparing the remote control Preparing for surround sound Speaker setings rsrsr Operations Surround modes Normal playback ss Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound Recording sesssssssssssssstessstessstessneeesieeses Recording audio analog sources Ambience effects Surround play SRS TruSurround play Convenient functions Adjutment of each channel s level
35. as a flower vase on the appliance Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Temperature The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low or freezing temperatures The ideal ambient temperature is above 5 C 41 F Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Do not place a flaming object such as a candle or lantern on or near the appliance Electric shock Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings If a metal objects such as a hair pin or a needle comes into contact with the inside of this appliance a dangerous electric shock may result For families with children never permit children to put anything especially metal inside this appliance 9 Enclosure removal Never remove the enclosure If the internal parts are touched accidentally a serious electric shock might occur 10 Magnetic fields Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets speaker systems radios motorized toys or magnetized objects 11 Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol paint thinner gasoline or benzine etc to clean the cabinet Use a clean dry cloth 12 Accessories Do not place this applian
36. ce on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn HEN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13 Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power line surges 14 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet Contact your dealer or nearest service center 15 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally by fol
37. channel sources This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording For best results Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby PRO LOGIC 7 Dolby PRO LOGIC I whilst totally compatible with its predecessor PRO LOGIC provides greater advantages in surround sound It allows the user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing 5 1 like presentation PRO LOGIC I 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 Q patevsurrouno and three dimensional space from music CD When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound DTS and DTS ES 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 DTS ES Extended Surround presents 6 1 channels surround system with additional Back Surround channel which evolved from the conventional 5 1 channels surround system DTS ES format that was recorded in DVD CD or LD comprises of two modes DTS ES Discrete 6 1 produce the discrete back surround which is completely independent and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 produc
38. components MUTE key Use to temporary mute the sound SLEEP key Use to setup sleep timer EA for 2A for a EA Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages When connecting the related system components be sure to 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 Note Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect sound may not be produced or there will be noise infer ence 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 packed together with the source unit or are available at your local electronics retailer 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 34 CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit e Lea
39. dnight mode Dolby Digital mode only 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 heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital sound track like scenes with sudden increases in volume to minimize the difference in volume between the scenes with heavy sound passage and scenes with normal sound passage This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track even when listening at low volumes Press the SOUND key to enter the SOUND mode e This can be selected only if DVD CD VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX is selected as the source and the listen mode is set to DOLBY DIGITAL Use the TRIMA V keys to select the NIGHT and then press the SOUND key Use the TRIMA V keys to select ON or OFF NIGHT ON Midnight mode ON NIGHT OFF Midnight mode OFF Press the SOUND key to retum to the input indication e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds e Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the amplifier s display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music Press the SET UP key to enter the SETUP mode Use the TRIMA V keys to select the DIMMER Press the SET UP key again so that the dimmer setting indication appears Selec
40. e automatically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting The DIGITAL indicator on the display will light up when digital signal is detected during FULL AUTO mode or during DLMANUAL mode If the input signal is analog the DIGITAL indicator will go off To keep the amplifier 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 At D MANUAL if the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the LISTEN MODE knob If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Press the INPUT MODE key again QEN Setting up the system Connecting audio components AUDIO Video input Monitor TV Yellow RCA pin cords f VIDEO IN 2 Video output Optical fiber cable or PCM DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Video output Optical fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT To AC wall outlet A A e s VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN
41. ed vineo2 FRONTA TVINPUT TV VOLUME Numeric keys 3 A 3 f 2 5 TJ TOE 5 E CHANNEL Sa Sa i H O lt gt O OS G S Qh WOOD MENU 4A gt lt Cursor ENTER lt Pause ett gt Play lt lt gt gt 1 Skip up down Notes 1 Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model 2 The above show the typical type functions available 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 335 In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer 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 microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating cord Unplugg the power cord after tum the POWER key OFF Then while holding down the POWER key plug the power condition e Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and retums the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory Amplifier Symptom
42. er 50W Dimensions with Grille W 210 mm 8 1 4 H 77 mm 3 1 16 D 114mm 4 1 2 Weight Net sesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssee 0 9 kg 2 0 Ib SURROUND SPEAKERS Acoustic Air Suspension ane J EITA standard 5 cm 2 x 1 Cone Full Range Impedance ssssesesssusseueusenunnnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnununnnnonennnnnnnnenennnnnns 8Q Frequency Response 140 Hz 20 000 Hz Sensitivity 78 dB Rated Input Power 25W Max Input Power 50W Dimensions with Grille W 77mm 3 1 16 H 140mm 5 1 2 D 114mm 4 1 2 Weight Net essscsssecsscesseesseersseesseeesassssersssarenes 0 6 kg 1 3 Ib piece SUBWOOFER SPEAKER se Bass Reflection noes J EITA standard 16 cm 6 1 2 x 1 Cone Impedance Frequency Response Sensitivity Rated Input Power Max Input Power Dimensions with Grille H 300 mm 11 13 16 D 287 mm 11 5 16 Weight Net cssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssee 4 9 kg 10 8 Ib Weight Net essscsssscsscesseesseersseesseeesassesessssareees 0 6 kg 1 3 Ib piece 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 1 day e Input selector settings e Speaker setting e Volume level e Distance settings e TONE ON OFF e Each channel s l
43. er re mix setting REMIX ON Subwoofer re mix setting mode to l the amplifier is ON Subwoofer re mix setting mode to the amplifier is OFF REMIX OFF When REMIX ON is selected bass sound of other channel will be added into Subwoofer or bass sound of Subwoofer will be added into other channel to increase deep bass performance Press the SET UP key again to retum to the B e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode eIn steps and G indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting E Adjust the speaker volume level From your usual listening position adjust the volume levels The volume levels from each speaker should be the same Press the SET UP key and then use the TRIMA v keys to select TEST TONE Press the SET UP key for the following displays The selection of AUTO or MANUAL is done by the TRIMA V keys AUTO MANUAL Press the SET UP key again to begin TEST TONE Use the TRIMA V keys to adjust the volume level of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted For AUTO selection the first test tone is heard from the front left speaker for 3 seconds The next test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 3 seconds each L 0a RRS sw s ial The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output DOLBY PLII e If you change the volume level settings for
44. es the back surround which synthesized within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology DTS ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5 1 channels surround system 6 1 channels surround with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back Important When a DTS disc is 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 Neo 6 Neo 6 is anew technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 mode CINEMA mode is for movie playback and MUSIC mode is for music playback SRS TruSurround There are only two speakers but you will be searching for others SRS TruSurround can take in any mono stereo or multiple channel source such as Dolby Digital and immerse you into a field sound you would have thought impossible through two speakers DSP surround modes The DSP Digital Signal Processor used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields like ARENA J AZZ CLUB STADIUM DISCO and THEATER It is compatible with almost any kind of program source ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in
45. evel BASS TREBLE INPUT level e Listen mode setting 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 35 EN KENWOOD 365 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 whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number
46. 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 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 All models are incorporated with the DTS decoder Subwoofer SA speaker sw A Surround speakers Front speakers L R Optional in this mode Note 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 M anufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Note LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects
47. key or TV key which you want to register e LED will blink twice as confirmation Press the Numeric keys to enter the three digit setup code e LED will blink once as confirmation 265 EP ress the registered INPUT SELECTOR key and then press the SOURCE key to check that the component you want to control turns on or press the TV key to check that the TV turns on If the component does not react and there is more than one setup code enter another setup code and try again e If the component is already on pressing the SOURCE O key will tum it off GaRepeat steps A to E to register additional components until Checking the codes If you want to know which number was set After registering the setup code press and hold the ENTER key and then press the INPUT SELECTOR key e LED will blink twice as confirmation Press the ON SCREEN key e LED will blink according to first second and third digit for the current setup code e In case of digit 0 the LED will blink ten times Example If the registered SETUP code is 028 the LED will blink ten times two times and eight times e If the ON SCREEN key is not pressed within ten second this function will be cancelled 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 If no response after
48. larization This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation To maintain good ventilation do not put records or a table cloth on the appliance Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls Do not use the appliance on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings This appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Water and moisture The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Do not place an object containing liquid such
49. lifier is OFF SURR LRG SURR OFF If you selected other than LRG as the center speaker setting SURR ON Surround speaker setting mode to the l amplifier is ON SURR OFF Surround speaker setting mode to the amplifier is OFF e When the setting SURR OFF is selected by pressing the SET UP key in step the procedure skips to step But if SW OFF is selected press the SET UP key to skip to step B Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting e The back surround speaker setting indication BS appears Use the TRIMA V keys to select appropriate surround back speaker setting If you selected LRG as the surround speaker setting BS NML Average size back surround speaker is connected to the amplifier BS LRG Large back surround speaker is con nected to the amplifier BS OFF Back surround speaker setting mode to the amplifier is OFF DOLBY PLII If you selected NML as the surround speaker setting BS NML Back surround speaker setting mode i to the amplifier is ON BS OFF Back surround speaker setting mode to the amplifier is OFF 165 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting e The subwoofer remix setting indication REM IX appears e If subwoofer is tumed off subwoofer re mix setting is not visible DOLBY PLII 9 ONN T 17 A AR Use the TRIMA V keys to select the PAROM subwoof
50. lowing the instruction manual Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged F The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 17 Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA lt LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 lt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 S GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTR
51. ont speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks l s a R ee e The allowable setting range is 0 3 to 9 0 m adjustable in 0 3 m increments DOLBY PLT N ITT L Repeat steps to input the distance for each of the speakers Press the SET UP key again to retum to main setup displays e The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected T75N Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback POWER INPUT MODE Turning on the amplifier Tum on the power to the related components Tum on the power to this amplifier by pressing the POWER key Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the DVD CD VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used 7 185 Listening to a source component INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR E Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or INPUT SELECTOR keys and AV AUX key to select the source you w ant to listen to Selecting a source using each key DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 FRONT AUX E Start playback from the selected source EJ Use the
52. 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 CD player etc using the remote control supplied with this receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty troubleshooting and Specifications 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 For the U S A FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to
53. or Back surround speaker is OFF this menu will not be displayed DOLBY DIGITAL surround The DOLBY D indicator lights up PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode The DOLBY PLI indicator lights up PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGIC mode The DOLBY PL indicator lights up Normal stereo playback When you select DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY D will be displayed DOLBY D MOVIE PRO LOGIC STEREO DOLBY D DIGITAL L c R i sw D K When the DTS or DTS ES matrix or discrete signal is input DTS DTS 5 1ch surround mode DTS indicator lights up MTRX 6 1 DTS 6 1ch MATRIX surround mode DTS ES and MATRIX 6 1 indicators light up DSCRT 6 1 DTS 6 1ch DISCRETE surround mode DTS ES and DISCRETE 6 1 indicators light up STEREO Normal stereo playback When the analog signal or the digital signal except for DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input MOVIE PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode The DOLBY PL I indicator lights up MUSIC PRO LOGIC II surround MUSIC mode The DOLBY PL indicator lights up PRO LOGIC I surround PRO LOGIC mode PROLOGIC The DOLBY PL indicator lights up CINEMA NEO 6 surround The NEO 6 indicator lights up MUSIC NEO 6 surround The NEO 6 indicator lights up ARENA DSP surround ARENA mode The DSP indicator lights up JAZZ CLUB DSP surround AZZ CLUB mode The DSP indicator lights up
54. proceed to the next SETUP selection The flow of the SETUP is as follows t SP SETUP gt TEST TONE gt DISTANCE __ gt DIMMER EXIT Fo 1 1 Lat 6ch AMP setting AUTO MANUAL Front Dimmer 4 Subwoofer e l LeR Center Front l t Surround Center c Back i t Surround Surround AS LSSRS 4 t Subwoofer Back BS Bs Surround LS t Subwoofer i sw Re mix L sw Selecta speaker system If you have THX certified speakers please set them to NML Press the SETUP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SW ON appears H gt DOLBY PLL a RULE LZ Za ai S LAS Use the TRIMA V keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting i SWON Subwoofer setting mode to the amplifier is ON SW OFF _ Subwoofer setting mode to the amplifier is OFF e When the setting SW OFF is selected using the SET UP key the front speakers are automatically set to FRONT LRG and the procedure skips to step Before step O press the SET UP key to accept the setting Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The front speakers setting indication FRONT appears DOLBY PLII Use the TRIMA V keys to select the appropriate front speak ers setting FRONT LRG Large front speakers are connected i to the amplifier Average si
55. r digital for the source you wish to play back 7 e Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog input EJ Start playing the video software EB Use the LISTEN MODE key to select the listening mode The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input If the input mode is set to full auto 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 key switches the setting as listed below The listening mode settings are different depending on the type of input signal Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc contains the identification signals When you choose FULL AUTO during Input mode set tings this amplifire detects the identification signals and change the LISTEN mode to the DOLBY D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX mode automatically But sometimes we find some discs which is Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc but it does not contain the identification signals If you find the notice like Surround EX on the label of disc or package you can choose DOLBY D EX then you can enjoy Dolby Digital Surround EX sound When the DOLBY DIGITAL EX or DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input The DOLBY D or DOLBY PLI indicator lights up DOLBY D DOLBY DIGITAL EX surround The DOLBY D EX indicator lights up When DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input
56. rix mode Thus it can automatically select the best matched mode Neo 6 Neo 6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 mode CINEMA mode is for movie playback and MUSIC mode is for music playback DTS has a 1 or LFE channel The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel Subwoofer Center speaker SwA 5 X Front speakers Surround ch D Optional in this mode 22 EN Ambience effects 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 paor mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts etc DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video DVD or LD software bearing the DU potey surrounp mark INPUT SELECTOR ie INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE STEREO STEREO e eo LISTEN MODE Preparations e Turm ON related components e Complete Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings 45 e Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound e Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode analog o
57. t 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 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolby Digital technology Dolby Digital EX creates six full bandwidth output channels from 6 1 chan nel sources This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording This is achieved by using three different surround signals Left Surround Right Surround and Back Surround each driving its own array of speakers Think of it as adding a center channel for the rear speakers which give more diffuse and natural surround effect even if you wanted the ability to completely encircle the audience with sound positioning sound effects exactly where they wolud be heard in real life For best results Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX which contain a digital flag that will automatically activate this feature However for titles released prior to late 2001 this feature has to be activated manually Although a full set of speakers front left and right center surround left and right back surround and a subwoofer are required for true 6 1 channel Dolby Digital surround EX sound this receiver lets you enjo
58. t the brightness level you find most pleasing using TRIM A V keys DIMMER H_ Bright DIMMER L_ Dark Press the SET UP key to retum to the DIMMER Use the TRIMA V keys to select the EXIT Press the SET UP key to retum to the input indication Sleep timer SLEEP Set the number of minutes after which the unit to be turned OFF Connect the related component under reference to Connecting audio components Press the SLEEP key to select the time e Each press increases the timer period by 10 minites The sleep timer can be setup to 90 minites 10 gt 20 gt 30 gt gt 380 gt 90 gt OFF gt 10 gt 20 gt The sleep timer indicator will be lit 2 e The sysytem has been setup so taht the display is dimmered automati cally while the sleep timer is activated e Press the SLEEP key while the sleep timer is activated to check the remaining time To cancel Turn the amplifier OFF or press the SLEEP key until the sleep time is caucelled 96kHz LPCM playback The amplifier is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback To play a 96kHz DVD set the listen mode to STEREO eIn FULL AUTO input mode the listen mode will automatically be STEREO e When in D MANUAL input mode listen mode is not STEREO 96kHz LPCM will appear in the display and no sound can be heard from the speakers Press the LISTEN MODE or STEREO key the listen mode changes to the ST
59. the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed e If the speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker level settings are reset For MANUAL selection press the FRONT CENTER REAR or SW keys to select the speaker channel and then adjust the volume level by pressing TRIMA vV keys Preparing for surround sound e Press the FRONT key each time to select Front L or Front R channel e Press the CENTER or SW key to select center or subwoofer channel e Press the REAR key to select surround channel And use the REAR key for the following displays LS Surround L channel BS Back surround channel RS Surround R channel Press the SET UP key again e The test tone is tumed off and return to the main setup displays G2 Input the distance to the speakers Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers J ot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to Front left speaker L _ meters Distance to Center speaker C meters Distance to Front right speaker R ____ meters Distance to Surround right RS meters Distance to Back Surround BS ___ meters Distance to Surround left LS meters Distance to Subwoofer SW meters Press theTRIMA V keys to select the DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again Use the SET UP key to select the speakers and the TRIMA V keys to adjust the distance to the fr
60. ve some space around the unit from the largest outside dimen sion including projection equal to or greater than shown below Top panel 50cm Side panel 10cm Back panel 10cm Input mode settings DVD CD VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD CD VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX After completing connections and turning on the amplifier follow the steps below INPUT SELECTOR amp Q O 00o INPUT MODE Use the Input Selector keys to select DVD CD VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switches the setting as follows In DVD CD VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX play mode gt FULL AUTO digital input analog input D MANUAL digital input L ANALOG analog input In DTS play mode gt FULL AUTO digital input analog input D MANUAL digital input 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 record player Auto detect In FULL AUTO mode FULL AUTO displayed the amplifier detects the digital or analog input signals automatically Priority is given to digital signal during input mode selection The receiver will select the input mode and listening mod
61. y Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program sources even if you connect only the front speakers Subwoofer Center speaker ee a A Front speakers Surround speakers N Back surround L R speaker Optional in this mode 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 DTS ES DTS ES Digital Theater System Extended Surround presents 6 1 channels surround system with additional Back Surround channel which evolved from the conventional 5 1 channels surround system DTS ES format that was recorded in DVD CD or LD comprises of two modes DTS ES Discrete 6 1 produce the discrete back surround which is completely independent and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 produces the back surround which synthesised within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology DTS ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5 1 channels surround system 6 1 channels surround with an additional back surround presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back Programs which are recorded using DTS ES technology consist of information flags which will be able to control the Discrete and Mat
62. ze front speakers are connected to the amplifier FRONT NML e For FRONT LRG and SW ON selection no sound will be heard from subwoofer speaker even when it is set to on However if you select REMIX ON instep when subwoofer is selected you will be able to hear sound from the subwoofer Press the SET UP key to accept the setting The center speaker setting indication CNTR appears Continued to next page 155 Preparing for surround sound Use the TRIMA V keys to select the appropriate center speaker setting If you selected LRG as the front speakers setting CNTR NML An average size center speaker is connected to the amplifier CNTR LRG A large center speaker is connected to the amplifier CNTR OFF Center speaker setting mode to the amplifier is OFF If you selected NML as the front speakers setting i CNTR ON Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF CNTR OFF Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting e The surround speaker indication SURR appears Use the TRIMA Vv keys to select the appropriate surround speaker setting If you selected LRG as the center speaker setting SURR NML Average size surround speakers are connected to the amplifier Large surround speakers are connected to the amplifier Surround speaker setting mode to the amp
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