Kenwood VR-606 Receiver
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1. STEREO Press the TONE key for the following displays BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range E TONE Tone setting mode is ON TREB Select this to adjust the high frequency range DIGITAL STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the sound quality e The bass and treble levels are adjustable from 10 to 10 in 2 steps increment e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds elf CINEMA EQ is turned ON TONE function will not be available 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 Press the BASS BOOST key e Press the key once to select the maximum 10 low frequency emphasis setting e TONE will automatically be turned ON e This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode Switching back the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again 18 Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode remote control only You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music s richness The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the LOUDNESS indicator goes off Muting the sound The MUTE2. 2 BAND key 20 Use to turn the power ON STANDBY Use to adjust the sound quality and the Use to select the broadcast band STANDBY indicator ambience effects AUTO key DIMMER key MULTI CONTROL knob 5 Use to change TAPE indication to M Use to select the REC MODE 2 Use to control a variety of settings Use to adjust the brightness of the display INPUT SELECTOR knob A7 Use to select the auto tuning mode 20 27 Use to select the input sources MEMORY key 20 LISTEN MODE key VOLUME CONTROL knob A Use to store radio stations in the preset Use to select the listening mode PHONES jack 48 memory Surround indicators Use for headphone listening SET UP key 5 DSP mode indicator 24 SPEAKERS ON OFF keys 0 Use to select the speakers settings etc Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode Use to turn the speakers ON OFF MUTE key 48 DTS mode indicator 24 CINEMA EQ key 8 Use to temporarily mute the sound Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ DOLBY DIGITAL indicator 24 INPUT MODE key 0 Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Use to switch between full auto digital and Digital mode analog inputs Standby 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 the remote control unit 5 EN N
3. Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 21 Ambience effects ws 22 Surround modes 22 Surround play DVD 6 channel playback Convenient fUNCTIONS eerren Basic remote control operations for other components Registering setup codes for other components Remote 28 Control Operating other components ar29 Setup code Chaff ssiri 30 CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder operations Other components operations Additional In case of CiffiCUlt essssssssssesessssesseesesien 34 Information N Specifications sssssssssssssssssriieeeeen 36 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 radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this
4. ATIK SYSTEM assette dec SL16 XS XS8 XR or MD recorder aes SL16 XS XS8 CD player xs Record player e In 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 are 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 Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals N w SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supp
5. An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver CNTR LRG large A large center speaker is connected to the receiver Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 3 CNTR OFF If you selected NML as the front speakers setting CNTR ON Center speaker setting mode to the i receiver is ON Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF CNTR OFF Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting eThe surround speaker setting indication SURR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the appropriate surround speaker setting e Itis not advisable to select LRG large for surround speaker as this will cause the speaker to malfunction If you selected LRG as the center speaker setting SURR NML normal Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver SURR LRG large Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 3 SURR OFF Continued to next page 155 Preparing for surround sound If you have selected other than LRG as the center speaker setting y SURR ON Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON SURR OFF Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting e The subwoofer re mix setting indication SW RE MIX scrolls across the display SW RE MIX scrolls acr
6. SOUND key 28 Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects RETURN key Use to operate other components m key If CD is selected as the input source this key functions as the play pause key If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source this key functions as the play key BAND key 20 Use to select the broadcast band lt key Use to operate other components FLIP key Use to operate other components II key Use to operate other components Use as dimmer function to adjust the brightness of the display 27 E key If CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input source this key functions as the stop key AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode INPUT SELECTOR keys DVD 6CH CD DVD AUX TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD TAPE Use to select the input sources 7 BASS BOOST key 8 Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range 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 Notes 1 Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect the sound may not be produced or there will be noise interference Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplug
7. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL LERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S CLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE O CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO ERSONS Tam THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND AINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL A WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO A ZEN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 For VR 606 616 Remote control unit 1 RC RO728 o0 0000 QD Ogoood 00 oooooo on 0 Qeocot aDo f any accessories are missing or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify your shipper immediately Kenwood recommend that you retain he original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship he unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcoh
8. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning 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 For the U S A Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical As an ENERGY STAR Partner Kenwood Corporation has determined that this product Greet meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This product can save energy Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills 3 EN Before applying the power 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 Sinc
9. key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key 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 CINEMA EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when you switch CINEMA EQ ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback Press the CINEMA EQ key CINEMA EQ will scroll across the display z peo oy CE onma CINEMA EQ wow G H STEREO e When CINEMA EQ is turned ON subwoofer re mix s function will also be effective e f REC MODE is ON or TREBLE s level is 6 or below CINEMA EQ function will not be available To cancel Press the CINEMA EQ key again so that the CINEMA EQ indicator goes off and displays OFF e When CINEMA EQ is turned OFF the setting will remain until the next selection is made Listening with headphones Press the SPEAKERS ON OFF key so that the speaker indicator goes off Make sure the SP indicator is turned OFF elf you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode the surround mode will be canceled as well resulting in stereo playback Connect headphones to the PHONES jack PHONES Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to adjust the volume
10. level settings are reset Press the SET UP key e The test tone is turned off The receiver enters the mode for inputting the distance to the speakers For MANUAL selection press the SET UP key each time to select the speaker channel 165 E Input the distance to the speakers Select the DISTANCE from the set up displays and press the SET UP key again Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to front speakers __ feet meters Distance to center speaker _____ feet meters Distance to surround speakers _____ feet meters Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the distance to the front speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks STEREO Indication in feet Indication in meters e The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet 0 3m to 9 0m adjustable in 1 foot 0 3m increments O Press the SET UP key to accept the settings Repeat steps and to input the distance for each of the speakers Setup is complete when the input indication appears SP10 e The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected Press the SET UP key to exit the SET UP mode Input level adjustment analog sources only If the input level of an analog source signal is too high the CLIP indicator will blink to ind
11. source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source digital If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Press the INPUT MODE key again JEN Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 4 EN HOO 9 E ca oo To AC wall outlet lt ie CD or DVD player Other components 8 EN Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO a al Se OO OO OO OO OO OOC Monitor TV Video IN OUT Video inputs Yellow RCA pin cords Video deck OUT Video inputs and Audio inputs outputs and outputs Yellow RCA pin cords DVD player or LD player About the S VIDEO jacks S VIDEO Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN OUT jacks If you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components be sure to us
12. the steps below Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds e The source indication changes to MD e To return to the original indication repeat procedure Setting the speaker status The speaker indicator lights up Press the SPEAKERS ON OFF key to switch the speakers ON or OFF Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL SELECTOR El Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to The input sources change as shown below Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob AUX TUNER CD DVD TAPE or MD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD 6CH B Start playback from the selected source E Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to adjust the volume 17 Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKERS ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL CINEMA EQ E TA cyaco e a G i m a a as SOOT PHONES MULTI ER F Joystick MULTI CONTROL a v LOUDNESS e BASS BOOST TONE ee Adjusting the TONE remote control only You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select TONE ON OFF CURES vical
13. 90 S ore a eee CENTER SPEAKER 8 169 Center Speaker SURROUND SPEAKERS 8 169 A KP a VR 606 6 S Ti m Ha z i doodo ooo _ EREE OlO 0000000 eoo EE JERR VR 616 SURROUND SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS SPEAKER 8 169 8 169 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Powered Right Left Sub woofer eave shel Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers 125 Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Strip coating Push the lever Cepa gs Wa ay Insert the cord Return the lever S gt e Never short circuit the and speaker cords 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 receiver connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver Speaker plac
14. BW OFF is selected the front speakers are automatically set to FRNT LRG and the procedure skips to step O Before step O press the SET UP key to accept the setting e When subwoofer output sound is required select FRNT NML Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The front speakers setting indication FRNT LRG appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the appropriate front speakers setting e Itis not advisable to select LRG large for front speaker as this will cause the speaker to malfunction connected to the receiver FRNT LRG large Large front speakers are connected to the receiver i FRNT NML normal Average size front speakers are e For FRNT LRG selection no sound willbe heard from subwoofer speaker even when it is set to ON However if you select CINEMA EQ when subwoofer is selected you will be able to hear sound from the subwoofer When in STEREO mode the sound goes directly to front speaker e ACTIVE EQ will be available only during FRNT NML selection Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The center speaker setting indication CNTR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the appropriate center speaker setting e It is not advisable to select LRG large for center speaker as this will cause the speaker to malfunction If you selected LRG as the front speakers setting CNTR NML normal
15. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR 606 VR 616 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is for some models Model availability and features functions may differ depending on the country and sales area 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 5228 00 00 K P inl 1A 0111 Before applying the power A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows AC 120 V only AC 240 V only AC 230 V only U S A and Canada Australia Europe and U K China and Russia ccceesseeeeeseeeeeeeseneeeeeeee AC 220 V only Other countries AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE A CAUTION
16. acks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video components 10 Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully Q y O e re 0O 0000 00 00 1000 O10 OQ O O 00 0O O OClo FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER m I CD DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL IN IE VIDEO OUT FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER Yellow RCA OUT L R OUT LR OUT pin cord Z o o DVD player CENTER OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO AUDIO OUT S VIDEO cord CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit e 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 175 Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Front Speakers Right Left QOO
17. ames and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer s setup codes SOURCE POWER B CINEMAEQ E So a TOP MENU MENU SET UP SOUND a7 Pea E rea DOWN oa Ii PCA Ni NUP gt i A ait MULTI i CONTROL WS OS REUN Ths is 6 aS AL r FLIP BAND LaL Cahana O01 These eC CH DVDIGCR CD DVD AUX l VIDEO1 VIDEO2 MD TAPE _i L ___ SOURCE key Use to turn the other components ON OFF REMOTE MODE keys DVD CBL DSS SAT VCR TV OTHERS 28 Use to select the components registered at the respective input Numeric keys 28 Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling TV CONTROL keys Use when in TV operation CH keys Use to select the channels gt gt DVD lt lt keys When in DVD player operations these keys function as skip keys TOP MENU key Use to operate the DVD component SET UP key Use to select the speakers settings etc Joystick ENTER se to operate other components MULTI CONTROL a v se to control a variety of settings se to operate other components P CALL lt lt DOWN lt and P CALL UP gt gt gt 21 Use for selection adjust
18. e the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components Audio IN OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks QeEN Setting up the system 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 oO OO oO 00 oO 00 OO OO CD DVD OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with DTS COAXIAL Dolby Digital or PCM DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video components RF digital demodulator DEM 9991D sold separately DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO IF i oe Le loso se LD player PCM OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Optical fiber cable oO fl CL 0 CD or DVD player 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 j
19. e this receiver works with all of your audio and video components we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible 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 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 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 SW RE MIX ON OFF e Distance setting e Input mode setting e Midnight mode setting e PRO LOGIC II mode setting e Broadcast band e Frequency setting e Preset stations e Tuning mode e CINEMA EQ ON OFF e LOUDNESS ON OFF Power mode nput selector settings Picture output Speaker ON OFF Volume level BASS TREBLE INPUT level Dimmer level D TAPE settings Listen mode setting e Speaker settings QeN Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a
20. ement Center speaker Front Listening e position speaker Surround speaker Front speakers Place to 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 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 Subwoofer 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 5 Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors Place it as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction for best reception AM antenna terminal connections Push lever Insert cord Release lever a N DO We NZJ amp eT 2 FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor a
21. enjoyment from the receiver s listening modes make sure to complete the speaker settings subwoofer front center and surround speakers as described below It is not advisable to select LRG large for front center and surround speakers as this will cause the speakers to malfunction POWER ON STANDBY MULTI CONTROL 5O00 Joystick MULTI CONTROL a v Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON STANDBY or POWER key E Press the SET UP key to enter the SET UP mode and use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick for the following displays SP SETUP TESTTONE DISTANCE EXIT The flow of the SET UP is as follows J SP SETUP gt TESTTONE gt DISTANCE gt EXIT T Co t Subwoofer AUTO MANUAL Front Front J Center E LE Center c t Surround Surround R J SR R Subwoofer SL 4 Re mix SW sR SL t sw E Select a speaker system Select SP SETUP and press the SET UP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears SP mow ru Ew CEJ STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the appropriate subwoofer setting SUBW ON Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON SUBW OFF Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF e The initial setting is SUBW ON e When the setting SU
22. ging any connection cords Plugging unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption 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 each end one red for the right channel and one white for Input mode settings CD DVD VIDEO 2 and DVD 6CH 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 To use the analog audio input for playback instead if for example you have connected a VCR to the VIDEO 2 input you must set the input mode for the corresponding input t After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below o the analog mode INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD DVD VIDEO 2 DVD 6CH Press the INPUT MODE key source unit or are available at your local electronics retailer he left channel These cables are usually packed togethe
23. icate the source signal Adjust the input level Lo Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source of which the input level you want to adjust e You can store a separate input level for each input source Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the input level STEREO e The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight seconds e The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings OdB 3dB and 6aB 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 SPEAKERS POWER ON OFF ON STANDBY p O Za 00l AUTO INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON STANDBY key Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD DVD VIDEO 2 or DVD 6CH jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used 7 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
24. lied 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 recording from CD MD or analog discs 1458 Loading the batteries Remove the cover Insert the batteries Close the cover 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 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 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 w Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum
25. ments during SOUND SET UP and PRESET CHANNEL functions PAGE V A key Use to operate the DVD component OSD key se to operate the DVD component 09 M 08 6 odc ie TONE BASS BOOST I TUNING lt lt p gt gt keys Use to operate the tuner mode If CD MD or TAPE is selected as input the source these keys function as search keys DISC SEL key Use to operate other components INPUT SEL key Use to operate other components DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source this key functions as the multi CD player disc skip key A B key If TAPE is selected as the input source this is A and B deck of a double cassette deck TONE key 78 Use to switch the status of TONE control LOUDNESS key 48 Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS POWER key Use to turn the receiver on or off RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver LISTEN MODE key Use to select the listening mode INPUT MODE key Use to switch between full auto digital and analog inputs CINEMA EO key Use to switch the status of CINEMA cE 3 MUTE key 8 Use to temporarily mute the sound VOLUME keys 02 Use to adjust the receiver volume BQ 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 MENU key Use to operate other components
26. ntenna 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 D P FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Q terminal Attach to the stand FM 750 Koi ANTENNA AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna v FM outdoor antenna Use an antenna adaptor Commercially available 135 Setting up the system Connecting the system control Preparing the remote control 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 SYSTEM CONTROL omrq cord e You may connect the system control cord to either the up or down jack EXAMPLE SL16 mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode SL16 Receiver T
27. ol 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 Before applying the power Contents Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation A Before applying the power A Safety precautions Unpacking How to use this manual Special features Names and functions of parts iD airi LISI scrsceasseceeecaeceseenseaes s5 Remote control unit 6 Setting up the system a7 Preparations Connecting audio components 28 Connecting video component eee 9 Digital CONNECTIONS c eee eeeeeeee E IQ Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 1 Connecting the speakers Connecting the terminals Connecting the antennas Connecting the system control Preparing the remote control Preparing for surround sound Speaker settiNgS rrisnin Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound ale Recording Recording audio analog sources Recording video ceeee Recording audio digital sources Operations Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset Stations 0 cceeeeeeeeeees
28. oss the display STEREO e f subwoofer is turned OFF subwoofer re mix setting is not visible Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select the appropriate subwoofer re mix setting RMX ON Subwoofer re mix set mode to the receiver is ON RMX OFF Subwoofer re mix set mode to the receiver is OFF Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode eIn step and indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting 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 to begin TEST TONE AUTO MANUAL The selection of AUTO MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick Press the SET UP key again to select either AUTO or MANUAL Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the volume level of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted For AUTO selection the test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each ree ea The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being ouput Wy zmo A ooo e lf you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed 25 e f the speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker
29. r with the 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 Each press switches the setting as follows In DTS play mode F AUTO digital input analog input D MANUAL digital input In CD DVD VIDEO 2 DVD 6CH play mode F AUTO digital input analog input D MANUAL digital input 6CH INPT DVD 6CH input L_ ANALOG analog 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 F AUTO full auto mode AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up the receiver 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 mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting The initial factory setting is full auto To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode use the INPUT MODE key to select D MANUAL digital manual However even when this setting is selected there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital
30. round 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 DSP surround modes The DSP Digital 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 channel is input independently the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems CINEMA EQ Cinema EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any conditions You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when you switch CINEMA EQ ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback ACTIVE EQ The ACTIVE EQ function provides an enhanced sound balance from the 5 1 channel speakers especially when small speakers are being used and it is available during the receiver s operation However this feature is not available during front large speaker selection and DVD 6 channel playback Universal IR InfraRed remote control In addition to the ba
31. sic 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 Main Unit Frequency display Input display AUTO DETECT Preset channel display indicator Surround mode display DTS indicator 6CH INPUT indicator Speaker indicator MUTE indicator CINEMA EQ indicator Band indicators 7 DIGITAL indicator i AUTO indicator DIGITAL MEMO indicator DTS 6 CH INPUT cama _S ae kHz DOLBY DIGITAL DSP 1 ST indicator MHz PROLOGIC STEREO EME3 ok ae L TUNED indicator CLIP indicator seio mure OOE gextizte LFE SW Tone Loupness SZ S JER TONE indicator EE DOLBY DIGITAL DSP indicator a Speaker selection indicators indi LOUDNESS indicator Input channel indicators indicator STEREO indicator 96kHzfs indicator Output channel indicators PRO LOGIC Display gt indicator 7 f 7 7 24 P KENWOOD VOLUME CONTROL POWER crust Ea TREATS E SENEN SSS E a SSS ommen usrennone 686 is iiit mum conmo Ipu SELECTOR i i ee E souno JoJ CS pr POWER ON STANDBY key 0 SOUND key
32. 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 22 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 II DOLBY PRO LOGIC II whilst totally compatible with its predecessor PRO LOGIC provides greater advantages in surround sound It allows user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing 5 1 like presentation PRO LOGIC Il 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 pay suron 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 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 In the 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 Sur
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