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Kenwood VR-9080 Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. LCD Liquid Crystal Display 42 INPUT MODE key 5 KENWOOD Shows the operation mode of the remote Use to select the Input mode control unit DISC SEL key fon A nn E RECEIVER ON key 20 INPUT SEL key MNAI Use to turn the receiver on Use to operate other components RECEIVER STANDBY key TV key N Use to turn the receiver off standby Use to turn the TV on or off Input Selector keys DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 SOURCE key VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO Use to turn the other source components on AV AUX TUNER 27 or off aa Gani a Used to select the input sources TV MODE key 3 fi Source keys DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Use to select the TV equipment i aeea ney None A VIDEO 3 CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO AV RCV MODE key al AUX TUNER 32 44 Use to switch the remote control unit to the Use to select the registered components receiver control mode ACTIVE EQ key 28 TV INPUT key Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting Use to select TV s input Numeric keys TV MUTE key Use to input numeric characters 42 Use to temporarily mute the TV sound
2. Y OUT Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player with component jacks Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks 1458 Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speaker s When connecting a single Surround Back Speaker connect it to SURROUND BACK L terminals and select SB LARGEx1 or SB NML THXx1 at Speaker settings 24 Surround Speakers Left Right Right Left Powered Subwoofer SURROUND WHITE GREEN _ FRONT A CENTER obdo Aho o R Ao Ao Center 0 Speaker Right Left Front Speakers B Right Left Front Speakers A e To make sure that each speaker has been connected properly pay attention to the test tone from each speaker Refer to E Adjust the speaker volume level 24 e When you wish to connect the second pair of FRONT speakers or to connect the speakers in a different room to this unit use the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals for connection 15
3. ROOM A Main system ROOM B The sound from ROOM B PRE OUT jacks is the same as that of the Front Speakers When listening in another room ROOM B set the LISTEN mode to STEREO 32 17 amp N Setting up the system Connecting the external IR receiver For VR 9080 The remote control for this receiver has the IR infrared rays transmission function IR repeaters enables you to control components located in cabinets or behind glass doors You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the IR receiver away from the receiver Monitor TV IR repeaters IR receiver Commercially available S aag E Joacece 0000000 Shape of plug to be connected Connecting IR repeater IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT Connect the IR repeater to the device as described in the repeater s manual Stereo mini plug Mono mini plug Sleeve Sleeve Connect the IR repeater cable s to the IR REPEATER OUT Tip Tip jack s oie aq H Ring Notes e IR repeaters send a signal similar to the device s own remote con IR IN OUT SPECIFICATION trol Xantech repeaters example models 284M or 286M are com Terminal IR RECEIV
4. Source key Other components LCD display TUNER Fixed to receiver opeation mode RCV DVD 6CH DVD DVD CD DVD CD and MD Kenwood CD MD TAPE CD and MD Kenwood CD VIDEO 1 AV AUX VCR and PVR VCR VIDEO 2 Cable and DTV decoder CABLE VIDEO 3 DSS DSS PHONO Additional key for re assigning PHONO TV MODE TV VCR combo TV DVD combo TV TV e PHONO key has to re assigned to another key before a setup code can be registered 43 e While in Tuner mode setup code function will not be available E Press and hold the LEARN key until the blinks twice then release the LEARN key El Press the Numeric keys to enter the four digit code for the component to be registered A e f performed correctly will blink twice e Point the remote control at the component and press SOURCE Source power key once It should turn on off but if it does not repeat step B to B e f the component still does not work try searching for the code 426 B Repeat steps B to B to register additional components until all components have been registered Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models certain codes may not work with some models Also certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model Searching for your codes If your component does not respond after trying all the codes listed for your component or if your component
5. Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks These can be used for various purposes but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below y 5 ae 0 0000909 Center Speaker Power Amplifier Powered Subwoofer Surround Back Speakers Power Amplifier Surround Speakers Power Amplifier L R Front Speakers Power Amplifier e Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker e To use the PRE OUT jacks press only the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position 2 168 Setting up the system Connecting to another room ROOM B This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area ROOM B p o 00000 c D 1 ROOM Ef FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER ce E gt Front Speakers Room B Power Amplifier Monitor TV Room B
6. Daewoo 1661 0623 0672 0092 0661 Dell 1080 Denon 0 45 Dumont 0017 Durabrand 0463 0180 0178 0171 1034 Electroband 0000 Emerson 01 0 54 0236 0463 0180 78 0171 0623 1963 Envision 0030 ESA 0812 0171 Fisher 0 54 Fujitsu 0683 0853 Funai 0 80 0171 Futuretech 0 80 Gateway 1756 1755 GE 14 147 0047 0051 0451 0178 Gibralter 0017 0030 GoldStar 0030 0178 Grunpy 0 80 aier 1034 allmark 0 78 arman Kardon 0054 arvard 0 80 avermy 0093 elios 0865 ello Kitty 0451 isense 0748 Hitachi 11 45 0145 nfinity 0054 455 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV continued Maker Setup codes Inteq 0017 TV continued Maker Setup codes Scotch 0178 TV VCR Combination TV America Action JBL 0054 Scott 0236 0180 0178 Audiovox 0000 Jensen 0761 1933 JVC 0053 1923 1253 0731 KEC 0180 Kenwood 0030 KLH 0765 KTV 0180 0030 LG 0178 0700 1934 0856 LXI 0047 0054 0154 0156 0178 Sears 0047 0054 0154 0156 78 0171 Sharp Sheng Chia Sony Soundesign 80 0178 Squareview 71
7. SSS 80 Starlite 80 Studio Experience 0843 Magnavox 1454 0054 0030 0706 Supreme 0000 Marantz 0054 0030 0704 SVA 0748 0865 0872 Emerson JVC LG Samsung Sony Toshiba TV DVD Combination TV Advent Matsushita 0250 vania 0054 0030 0171 1963 Apex Digital Maxent 1755 mphonic 0180 0171 Broksonic Megapower 0700 ndy 0093 Emerson Megatron 0178 0145 a atung 1756 Jensen Memorex 0154 0463 0150 0178 chnics 0250 0051 Panasonic MGA 0150 0030 0178 0051 Philips Midland 0047 0017 0051 Mitsubishi 0093 1250 0150 0178 Monivision 0843 0700 Motorola 0093 MTC 0060 0030 Multitech 0180 NAD 0156 0178 NEC 0030 1704 Nikko 0030 0178 0092 Norcent 0748 0824 NTC 0092 Onwa 0180 Optimus 0154 0250 0166 Optoma 0887 Optonica 0093 Orion 0236 0463 Panasonic 0250 0051 1946 1941 1947 Penney 0047 0156 0051 0060 0030 0178 Philco 0054 0030 Philips 1454 0054 0690 1961 Pilot 0030 Pioneer 0166 0679 Portland 0092 Prima 0761 1933 e echwood eknika 0054 0180 0150 0060 0092 Telefunken 0702 0178 0017 0154 1256 0156 006
8. TUNER CD DVD MD TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 6CH PHONO AV AUX GAME or AV AUX B Start playback from the selected source 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME A V keys to adjust the volume Set up the AV AUX jacks on the front panel Perform the setup for convenience of playing a video game using the receiver Use the AV AUX GAME key to select AV AUX GAME or AV AUX Press and hold the AV AUX GAME key for more than 2 seconds for the following selections AV AUX GAME When the connected game player is turned ON the input selector is switched automati cally to AV AUX GAME In addition the ACTIVE EQ function is switched to ACTIVE EQ GAME and the Listen mode is switched to the appropriate mode for games AV AUX The game mode is switched off e The game mode is not activated if no video signal is input to the VIDEO or S VIDEO jack in the AV AUX jack section 27 EN Normal playback Input level adjustment analog sources only MULTI CONTROL SOUND a v INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys RCV MODE MULTI A V SOUND lt gt Input level adjustment analog sources only If the input level of an analog source signal is too high the CLIP indicator will blink Adjust the input level TES Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the source
9. While CONFIRM or CALIBRATE is displayed use the a v keys or MULTI lt gt kyes to select TEST SIG LVL and then press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select a test signal level LEVEL LOW LEVEL MID LEVEL HIGH Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting Proceed to step of J Perform automatic calibration Cancelling the measurement If you operate any of the keys shown below the measurement is cancelled and the display is return to the ordinary input display POWER ON STANDBY key or RECEIVER STANDBY key VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME A V keys SETUP key INPUT SELECTOR key e f the measurement is cancelled the measurement contents are changed back to the factory setting About error messages If the receiver detects some kind of problems while in calibration an error message is shown in the display and the processing is stopped Eliminate the problem according to the message and try the calibration again If there are more than one error messages press the A Y keys or MULTI lt gt keys to find the next one while the message is shown on the display Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the CALIBRATE display Continued to next page 21 EN Preparing for surround sound E01 No MIC Microphone is not connected Connect the provided microphone for setup to
10. e The software is copy guarded e Copy guarded video software cannot be recorded Display such as Exx XXX appears e Problems are detected while in AUTO SETUP calibration e Refer to About error messages and About warning messages 2 53 EN In case of difficulty Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio stations cannot be received e No antenna is connected e The broadcast band is not set properly e The frequency of the desired station is not tuned e Connect an antenna e Set the broadcast band properly e Tune the frequency of the desired station BN EN AF Interference e Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile e Noise due to interference from an electric appliance e Noise due to a nearby TV set e Install the outdoor antenna away from the road e Turn off the power to the appliance e Install the receiver farther away from the TV A station which was preset cannot be received by pressing the corresponding numeric key Remote control unit Symptom e The preset station belongs to a frequency that cannot be received e The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time Cause e Preset a station with a receivable frequency e Preset the station again Remedy Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control e No setup codes registered for the respective input
11. Analyzing x 4 x changes from 1 to 4 is displayed When the analyzing is completed COMPLETE will be shown for a few seconds and changed to CONFIRM e Do not turn off the receiver while measuring Otherwise the measurement contents are changed back to the factory setting EB Exit the AUTO SETUP mode When CONFIRM is displayed press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key e The display which indicates the confirmation of the measurement contents SP SETUP is displayed 23 e Use the A keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select RETURN while CONFIRM is displayed and then press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the AUTO SETUP display Notes e Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the interaction with the room THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually e Sometimes due to interaction with the room you may notice irregular results when setting the level and or distance of the main speakers If this happens THX recommends setting them manually e Please note that any THX main speakers should be set to NML THX 80Hz If you set up your speakers using AUTO SETUP please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to NML THX with 80Hz CROSSOVER Test signal level adjustment If a message such as Exx No Spk XX or Wxx No Spk XX is displayed even though each speaker is connected correctly adjust the level of the test signal
12. POWER ON STANDBY key VR 9080 or the POWER ON OFF key and POWER ON STANDBY key KRF X9090D Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used 8 Selecting the speaker system Press the SPEAKERS key to select the speaker system to be used AON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals BON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals AON BON Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals OFF No sound from the speakers The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit g agli e Selecting 6CH INPUT by pressing the INPUT MODE key whereby DVD 6CH is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automatically e When the SPEAKERS B is turned ON the Listen mode will be switched to Stereo e Turn on SPEAKERS A if using PRE OUT terminals including Subwoofer to output sound Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL 0200 vooo 0 eoo weeeo eexe OQ GEE te on AV AUX GAME INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys VOLUMEA V Use the INPUT SELECTOR and AV AUX GAME keys or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to Selecting a source using each key
13. Use to select preset radio stations 32 TV VOL A V keys Use to operate other components Use to adjust the TV s volume O TONE key 23 MUTE key 29 Use to switch the status of TONE control Use to temporarily mute the sound BASS BOOST key 2 VOLUME A V keys 27 Use to select the maximum adjustment Use to adjust the receiver s volume setting for the low frequency range BAND key B LOUDNESS key 22 Use to select the broadcast band Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS gt it key AUDIO key Use to operate the DVD CD MD or VCR SUBTITLE key component ANGLE key AUTO MONO key B Use to operate other components Use to select the auto or manual tuning MULTI A V lt gt keys mode Use to control a variety of settings E key Use to operate other components Use to operate the DVD CD MD or VCR TOP MENU key component MENU key SLEEP key 4 RETURN key Use to set the Sleep timer EXIT key e key ON SCREEN key Use to operate the MD or VCR components GUIDE key TUNING lt lt p gt keys B Use to operate other components Use to tune the broadcast station ENTER key DSP MODE key B7 Use to establish a selection Use to select any of the DSP mode Use to operate other components DOLBY VIRTUAL key 38 SETUP key 20 Use to select the Dolby Virtual Speaker and Use to select the speakers settings etc he Dolby Headphone setting SOUND key B STEREO key B7 e mm Use to adjust the sound quality an
14. Memorex 0000 Calix 0037 Motorola 0476 0276 Canon 0035 Multitech 0883 Carver 0081 Pace 1877 0237 Citizen 0037 Panasonic 0000 0107 Craig 0037 0047 0240 Paragon 0000 Curtis Mathes 0060 0035 0162 Philips 0317 1305 Cybernex 0240 Pioneer 1877 0877 0144 0533 CyberPower 1972 Pulsar 0000 Daewoo 0045 Quasar 0000 Dell 1972 RadioShack 0883 Denon 0042 Regal 0279 DirecTV 0739 Runco 0000 Durabrand 0039 Samsung 0144 Dynatech 0000 Scientific Atlanta 1877 0877 0477 0008 Electrohome 0037 Sony 1006 Electrophonic 0037 Starcom 0003 Emerex 0032 Supercable 0276 Supermax 0883 Torx 0003 Toshiba 0000 Tristar 0883 V2 0883 Viewmaster 0883 Vision 0883 Vortex View 0883 Zenith 0000 0525 0899 Emerson 0037 0184 0000 0121 0043 0209 Fisher 0047 0104 Fuji 0035 0033 Funai 0000 Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 GE 0060 0035 0240 GoldStar 0037 Gradiente 0000 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman Kardon 0081 Hewlett Packard 1972 HI Q 0047 itachi 0000 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBU
15. at low volumes Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys until MIDNIGHT appears on the display e This can be selected only if CD DVD DVD 6CH VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 is selected as the source and the input signal is set to Dolby Digital or DTS Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the ON or OFF setting e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds e Some Dolby Digital or DTS software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication Panorama mode Pro Logic ix Music mode and Pro Logic II Music mode only When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the wrap around sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode Press the SOUND key then press the A V keys or MULTI lt gt keys until PANORAMA appears on the display Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select PANORAMA ON or OFF PANORAMA ON PANORAMA mode is ON PANORAMA OFF PANORAMA mode is OFF 68 wh6 oO po DOLBY PL mx a pe T as Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication 39 EN Ambience effects Dimension mode Pro Logic ix Music made and Pro Logic I Music mode only When listening to music with certain recordings you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimensi
16. 1099 Greenhill 0717 Hitachi 0573 0664 Hiteker 0672 Initial 0717 InterAct 0697 JVC 0558 0623 0867 Kenwood 0490 0534 0737 0682 KLH 0717 1020 Koss 0651 Lasonic 0798 LG 0591 Lite On 1058 ad Catz 1108 lagnavox 0503 arantz 0539 emorex 0695 icrosoft 0522 intek 0717 itsubishi 1521 esa 0717 Onkyo 0503 Oritron 0651 Panasonic 0490 1762 Pelican Accessories 0731 Philips 0503 0675 0539 0646 0885 Pioneer 0525 0571 Polaroid 1061 1086 Polk Audio 0539 Proscan 0522 Qwestar 0651 RCA 0522 0571 0717 0822 Rio 0869 Rotel 0623 Saitek 0731 Sampo 0752 Samsung 0490 Sansui 0695 Sanyo 0873 Sharp 0630 Shinsonic 0533 Zenith 0503 0591 1135 0869 BenQ 1032 Bradford 01 80 Broksonic 0236 0463 1935 Candle 0030 Carnivale 0030 Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 Celera 0765 Changhong 0765 Citizen 0060 0030 0092 Clarion 0 80 Commercial Solutions 1447 0047 Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes 0054 0154 0451 0060 0702 0030 0166 CXC
17. 42 To re assign other device keys repeat steps through by substituting the key sequence from the below chart for the most popular components To re assign key Sequence Perform TV MODE as 2nd VIDEO 1 key LEARN 9 9 2 VIDEO1 TV MODE TV MODE as 2nd VIDEO 2 key LEARN 9 9 2 VIDEO2 TV MODE TV MODE as 2nd CD DVD key LEARN 9 9 2 CD DVD TV MODE TV MODE back to TV MODE key LEARN 992 TVMODE TV MODE VIDEO 1 as 2nd TV MODE key LEARN 9 9 2 TVMODE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 as 2nd VIDEO 2 key LEARN 992 VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO 1 as 2nd CD DVD key LEARN 99 2 CD DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 back to VIDEO 1 key LEARN 992 VIDEO1 VIDEO1 E To clear the re assignment and reset the remote contro to its original operation mode Press and hold the LEARN key until blinks twice then release the LEARN key Press the Numeric key to enter 9 i 9 2 Press VIDEO 2 key twice e When a re assignment is done will blink twice to confirm your choice At that time you will need to program the remote control in order to control the new component e If an invalid key sequence is entered blink once and return to normal operation e When in Tuner mode re assignment is not available Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components SOURCE Source keys Source power Use the Source keys to select the component you desire e Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the
18. Cinema 5 Neo 6 Cinema 5 Neo 6 Music 5 DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 5 22 Stereo Stereo 5 When the analog signal or the digital signal except for Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input PLI Movie THX Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode THX Cinema 1 Pro Logic THX Cinema Dolby Pro Logic THX Cinema 1 Neo 6 Cinema THX Cinema Neo 6 Cinema THX Cinema 1 Stereo THX Cinema Stereo THX Cinema 1 2 0 THX Games 2 0 THX Games 2 PLIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic Ix Movie mode 5 PLIIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode 5 PLIIx Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode 5 PLI Movie Dolby Pro Logic I Movie mode 5 qd PLI Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Music mode 5 a PLI Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game mode 5 Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic 5 Neo 6 Cinema 5 Neo 6 Music 5 Stereo 5 B Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 Music 5 Stereo e 1 THX Cinema mode only 2 THX Games mode only 3 THX MusicMode only 4 THX Select2 Cin only 5 THX OFF only 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 channels Adjust the volume DSP mode This mode can be selected when digital signals other than Dolby Digital or DTS or analog signal come in This mode can be selected when THX mode is off Pressing the DSP key or DSP MODE key will display t
19. MANUAL SETUP Other settings Operations Normal playback csstsscsssssseiieieien Preparing for playback Listening to a source component nput level adjustment analog sources only 28 Adjusting the sound Recording ssecvesvees Recording audio analog sources Recording audio digital sources Recording video Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations 2 Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 32 Ambience effects Surround modes Surround play Virtual modes DVD 6 channel playback Adjusting the sound Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment ICSD TIMOL ecseri iriver Basic remote control operations for other COMPONGHUS sccsccocccasssersasssssraarsssenecscsissenerasnosersees 42 Registering setup codes for other COMPONENTS cecccecteriere arata Searching for your codes Remote Checking the codes Control Re assigning device keys Operating other components fe Storing the remote control code of the othe COMPONGMNS sdeccrccessecessetesteaeasccreresiesteessvessaneres Setup code chart Other components operations Additional In Case of difficulty tsetse tes tesneeeeseens 53 Information N Specifications uu 55 Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry
20. OFF VOLUME CONTROL knob POWER ON STANDBY key 20 SETUP MIC jack Use to turn the power ON STANDBY Standby indicator PHONES jack SPEAKERS A B keys 27 Use for headphone listening Use to turn the A B speakers on or off THX key Surround LED light emitting diode Use to switch the status of THX indicators DOLBY VIRTUAL key THX indicator 36 Use to select the Dolby Virtual Speaker and S Lights when the THX mode has been chosen THX mode may or may not be activated depending upon the applicable playback mode 96kHz fs indicator 40 Lights when the receiver is in the 96kHz LPCM playback mode ACTIVE EQ indicator 28 Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE EQ mode DOLBY DIGITAL indicator 36 Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode DTS indicator 37 Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode DSP indicator 37 Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode 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 Use for SETUP MIC the Dolby Headphone setting STEREO key B7 MEMORY ENTER key Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO Use to store radio stations in the prese INPUT MODE key 3 memory B Use to select the Input mode BASS BOOST key Use to select BASS BOOST setting DSP key Use to select any of the DSP mode ACTIVE EQ k
21. ON SCREEN TEXIT IGUIDE SOURCE Source power pe ee T m Stop n Pause JY gt m PT Record i P CALL H CHANNEL Ti DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL USTENMODE STEREO THK INPUT MODE DISC SEL DISC SKIP INPUT SEL ar uee a A C OSS Input selection INPOTSEL LAST LEARN 50 EN lt 4 Rewind gt Fast Forward PAGE A V Page up or down LAST Last channel Cable converter operation keys KENWOOD r receverR O ON STANDBY _ SOURCE DVD 6CH__VIDEO1 __ VIDEO2 VIDEOS CD DVD _MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE Numeric keys INFO Information AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE A Cursor up v Cursor down lt Cursor left gt Cursor right TOP MENU ist MENU SETUP ISOUND VOLUME EXIT SJ T P N Play r mononel EET II Pause CHANNEL 7 INPUT SEL INPUT MODE DISC SEL DISC SKIP s eeu CS SS Input selection WNPUTSEL LAST LEARN SOURCE Source power Record lt a Rewind gt Fast Forward PAGE A V Page up or down LAST Last channel Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component VCR operation keys KENWOOD neceveR O ON STANDBY SOURCE 3G DVD 6CH__VIDEO1 __VI
22. Setting up the speakers automatically AUTO SETUP connect the provided microphone for setup to the SETUP MIC jack B Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER SP DISTANCE ON STANDBY key VR 9080 or the POWER ON OFF key and an POWER ON STANDBY key KRF X9090D or the RECEIVER ON key RETURN 3 If you want to use the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode CROSSOVER Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode Use the A V keys or MULTI lt gt keys for the following dis plays SB SPACING AUTO SETUP MANUAL SETUP SW RE MIX BASS PEAK CROSSOVER SB SPACING BASS PEAK LFE LEVEL LFE LEVEL AUDIO DELAY DISPLAY MODE SETTING LOCK D Skit AUDIO DELAY The flow of the SETUP is as follows DISPLAY MODE SETTING LOCK EXIT 20 EN Preparing for surround sound Setting up the speakers automatically AUTO SETUP Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration A very loud test sound is produced during the measure Ay ment Please take into consideration that it may disturb your neighborhood especially when you measure it at the night time Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration function automatically per forms the following adjustments with the provided microphone by measuring sound characteristics for the best listening environment according to your room conditions and speakers layou
23. Speaker features a virtual surround sound field This implements an effect as if there are multiple speakers in the listening room Dolby Headphone When headphones are used in music listening the audio of the left or right channel reaches only the left or right ear so the listener cannot feel the presence of acoustic images on the front The Dolby Headphone simulates a virtual room and include its acoustic characteristics in the left and right headphone signals As a result the listener can hear the same components as in speaker istening through the left and right years and therefore feel as if the sound source is located on the front of the listener Because of the same processing in Pro Logic II Movie mode with Dolby Headphone and Pro Logic II Game mode with Dolby Head phone their respective effectiveness is the same Dolby Pro Logic 11x and Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II 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 D potsysurrounn This is achieved with an intelligent built in feedback logic design a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo full bandwidth surround outputs Dolby Pro Logic IIx enhanced Dolby Pro Logic H s features It creates 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel surround sound from stereo or 5 1 channel signals This feature provides you an
24. a more dynamic sound quality in any condition You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned on GAME mode function 27 When you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on the front panel the input selector of the receiver switches automatically to GAME and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is set This feature improves your convenience in playing video games 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 Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected Video up conversion This receiver can convert the incoming composite video signals to S Video signal If your monitor TV has S Video jacks it is not necessary to do the composite video connections just use an S Video cord to connect the receiver and your monitor TV HEN Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP indicators indicator indicator indicators Se SP MUTE Mma DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITALEX DTS 96 24 DOLBY H DOLBY Input channel indicators Input channel indicators light up according to the incoming audio signals Apana monna S indicator will light up GULSICSE SR S388 BERGE when the surround component of the audio signals is only 1 channel popon gogoo noose oroo ooog ooooo Input channel
25. be used directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when equalizer amplifier for MC cartridge is connected Record Player with MM cartridge 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 Leave some space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal to or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm 20 Side panel 10 cm 4 Back panel 10 cm 4 175 Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks About the S VIDEO Jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Use the S VIDEO Jacks to make connections to video components with either CD DVD input or DVD 6CH input Fo il 000000000 S VIDEO IN OUT Jacks efaa a re e If you use the S VIDEO fe l jacks to connect your video m eee gee 23 m playback components be OAD DVD IN input jack is used for 9 lo Jas RSS T E a your monitor and video recording components OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 0000 EIB am i PLAY IN PLAY IN Mon
26. 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 3 EN Before applying the power Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present FM indoor antenna 1 For VR 9080 AM loop antenna 1 For KRF X9090D Batteries RO3 AAA 2 Remote control unit 1 RC R0918 0 ooo0o0 0000 0000 0000 Microphone for SETUP 1 Cord length approx 5m 16 feet AC plug adapter 1 For KRF X9090D Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet Accessory only for regions where use is necessary f 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 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 Channel space switching Except for the U S A Canada and Australia The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped However if the current channe
27. has been selected in Surround Back Speaker setting Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select SB SPAC ING and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Continued to next page 25 EN Preparing for surround sound Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the distance between left and right Surround Back speaker TOGETHER The distance is 1 foot 0 3m or less CLOSE The distance is between 1 foot 0 3m and 4 feet 1 2m APART The distance is 4 feet 1 2m or more Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting Adjust the bass peak level A restriction is put on the low frequency so that the bass peak level will not go higher than the acceptable level when the volume is increased If Subwoofer is OFF the limitation will affect the low frequency of the Front Left and Right Speakers Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select BASS PEAK and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the bass peak level to 30 dB e The adjustment range is from 30 dB to O dB and OFF For optimum bass peak level keep increasing the bass peak level by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys while test tone is being output until clip sound is heard from the Subwoofer or Front Speaker i A sw 7 gt Press the MEMORY ENTER key or th
28. incorporated with the DTS decoder DTS ES DTS ES Digital Theater System Extended Surround presents 6 1 channels surround system with additional Surround Back 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 produces the discrete surround back which is completely independent and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 produces the surround back which synthesised within the left and right sur round channels using matrix technology DTS ES has perfect compat ibility 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 Programs which are recorded using DTS ES technology consist of information flags which will be able to control the Discrete and Matrix mode Thus it can automatically select the best matched mode Neo 6 e0 6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity rom 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 modes Cinema mode is for movie playback and Music mode is for music playback DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 made it possible to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz by increasing the sampling frequency to 96 or 88 2 kHz oreover DTS 96 24 s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same requ
29. is not listed at all try searching for your code For example to search for code for your TV Press the TV MODE key once Next press and hold the LEARN key until blinks twice then release the LEARN key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 i 9 3 F will blink twice E Point the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate between pressing the TV and TV MODE key e Stop when the TV turns on off e In the search mode the remote control will send IR codes from its library to the selected device starting with the most popular code first Z Press the LEARN key once to lock in the code E To search for the codes of your other components repeat steps through B but substitute the appropriate key i e DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TV MODE SOURCE e PHONO key has to be re assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in Searching for your codes you may need to find out which four digit code is operating your equipment For example to find out which code is operating your TV E Press the TV MODE key once Next press and hold the LEARN key until blinks twice then release the LEARN key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 i 9 i 0 x F will blink twice E To view the code for the first digit press 1 once Wait for 3 seconds counts the nu
30. kHz 10 T H D at 8 Q Loesserin 130 W 130 W Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven Sedesuieeitidiskdacacabedsbaabanaiaistiaascccdetetsscassceitadiniavaieesiteie 100 W 100 W 1 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 120 W 120 W 1 kHz 10 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 130 W 130 W CENTER 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 100 W 1 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven a 1 kHz 10 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven SURROUND 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven aE ATE E N A 100 W 100 W 1 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 120 W 120 W 1 kHz 10 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 130 W 130 W SURROUND BACK 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven SEELE IEEE T PETITIE T PEEP SETIER EE TEE 100 W 100 W 1 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 120 W 120 W 1 kHz 10 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven 130 W 130 W common Total harmonic distortion 000 0 009 1 kHz 50 W 8 Q Frequency response CD DVD ni 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 dB 3 0 dB PHONO RIAA response 40 Hz 20 kHz 1 5 dB 3 0 dB Maximum input level PHONO MM ccccsseeeeseeesseeneees 40 mV 1 T H D at 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 PHONO MM 75 dB CD DVD 95 dB Input sensiti
31. 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 identification signals When you choose FULL AUTO during Input mode set tings 8 this amplifier detects the identification signals and selects an optimum LISTEN mode automatically Sometimes we find some discs which are Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant discs but do not contain the identification signals In this case select one of the LISTEN modes which are for 6 1 or 7 1 channel surround mode When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input 00 D THX Cinema Dolby Digital THX Cinema 1 00 D THX Surround EX Dolby Digital THX Surround EX 1 O00 D PLIx Movie THX Cinema Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie mode THX Cinema 1 Pro Logic IIx Movie mode THX Cinema 1 PLIIx Movie THX Cinema Pro Logic THX Cinema Pro Logic THX Cinema 1 Stereo THX Cinema Stereo THX Cinema 1 00 D THX Games Dolby Digital THX Games 2 2 0 THX Games Dolby Digital 2 channel signals 2 0 THX Games 2 00 D THX MusicMode Dolby Digital THX Music ode 3 OO D THX Select2 Cinema Dolby Digital THX Select2 Cinema 4 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5 Dolby D EX Dolby Digital EX 5 3 00 D PLIIx Movie Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx ovie mode 5 D0 D PLIx Music Dolby Digital Pro Logic Ix usi
32. receiver B Press the SOURCE key e To return to the receiver operation mode press the RCV MODE key E Press the operation keys you desire 49 The remote control mode remains at the selected input If you wish to operate another component repeat step B or B Resetting the Remote Control e To initialize the remote control press the LEARN key until the gt blinks twice Then press the Numeric key to enter 9 8 The F will blink twice 435 Basic remote control operations for other components Storing the remote control code of the other components The remote control unit can store the remote control code of the other components and you can operate the other components from the remote control unit The remote control code is stored on the key or memory of the remote control unit Storing on the key You can store the remote control code to the key as shown below KENWOOD LCD recever O ON STANDBY SOURCE TV SOURCE Source power DVDIECH VIDEOT VIDEO VIDEOS COIDVD _MDTAPE PHONO _AVAUX Source keys Numeric keys AUDO SUBTITLE ANGLE TOP MENU Menu SETUP lt SOUND VOLUME Em Stop RETURN gt i Play Pause gt Rewind lt lt Fast forward CHANNEL lt gt Skip cica UsTENWODE sreneo mx Pace V aca os os l PAGEA eges eso DISC SKIP DISC SEL a E LEARN Point the infrared ray system part of another re
33. s e Register a setup code at the respective input s m Remote control operation is not possible 54e e The remote control unit is set to 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 receiver and the remote e No disc or tape is placed component e An attempt is made to play a tape which is being recorded in the cassette deck e The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the component you wish to control in the source e Press the RCV MODE key to select the appropriate operation mode e Replace with new batteries e Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range e Place the disc or tape in the source component which you want to play e Wait until recording has completed e Press any of the Source keys or SOURCE key to activate the operation mode for the component you want to control before operation 42 Specifications A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation AUDIO section DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency 0008 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz For VR 9080 Input level impedance wave length Rated power output during STEREO operation eee 7 Output level impedance wave length 100 watts per channel minimum RMS
34. the SETUP MIC jack E02 Headphone Headphones are being connected Disconnect the headphones E03 No Spk FL E04 No Spk FR Front Left Right speaker is not connected Connect a Front Left Right speaker E05 No Spk SL E06 No Spk SR Surround Right Left speaker is detected but Surround Left Right speaker is not connected Connect a Surround Left Right speaker E07 No SpkSBL Surround Back Right speaker is detected but Surround Back Left speaker is not connected For 7 1 channel system connect a Surround Back Left speaker For 6 1 channel system reconnect the Surround Back Right speaker to SURROUND BACK L terminals E99 Error Communication error occurred in the unit Try the calibration again If the same message appears consult your dealer About the warning messages Even if COMPLETE is shown on the display for several seconds and the calibration is completed a warning message may appears if some kind of minor problems are detected Eliminate the problem according to the message and try the calibration again or understand the problem and finish up the AUTO SETUP e f there are more than one warning messages press the amp W keys or MULTI lt gt keys to find the next one while the message is shown on the display e Pressing the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key changes back the display t
35. the SOUND key again to return to the input indication 40 Center Image mode Neo 6 Music mode only In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the Neo 6 Music listen mode it is possible to enhance the center channel audio by adjusting the center signal component Press the SOUND key then press the A keys or MULTI lt gt keys until CENTER IMAGE appears on the display s Neos B BA o a aBa fji e When the center speaker is switched OFF this mode will not be effective Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the left center right output 5 wee TEn Neos Da a BBB ee RN uia aaae aeae pr im il ms e Adjust the center component level Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication Dual Mono mode Dolby Digital mode only When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound you can select Main Sub sound for Audio output Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys until DUAL MONO appears on the display e This can be selected only if CD DVD DVD 6CH VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 is selected as the source and the LISTEN mode is set to Dolby Digital Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys for the following selection Main Multiplex Main channel output Sub Multiplex Sub channel output Main Sub Multiplex Main Sub channel output Stereo Main channel from the lef
36. the speakers and the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the distance to the Front Speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks Indication in feet e The allowable setting range is 0 1 to 30 0 feet 0 03 to 9 14 m adjustable in 0 1 foot about 0 03 m increments Repeat steps to input the distance for each of the speakers Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the SP DISTANCE display e The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected Exit the MANUAL SETUP mode Press the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the RE TURN B aga al iol Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the MANUAL SETUP display Other settings Adjust the Subwoofer RE MIX Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the SW RE MIX and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer re mix setting If SW RE MIX ON is selected as the subwoofer re mix setting the low frequencies are enhanced by adding the low frequencies of other channels to the subwoofer channel depending on the speaker setup SW RE MIX ON Subwoofer re mix setting mode to the receiver is ON SW RE MIX OFF Subwoofer re mix setting mode to the receiver is OFF e f Subwoofer is
37. to the point of cable entry as practical As an ENERGY Star Partner Kenwood Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This product can save energy Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills Before applying the power Contents Caution Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation A Before applying the power A Safety precautions How to use this manual Unpacking Preparing the remote control Special features Names and functions of parts Main unit Remote COMMON UNE ccsscvsstesstcveececeteeteeits arecassees aah Enean 7 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals iQ Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input Connecting audio components Connecting video components DigitalicOMMOCtiONS s s 2 ceczsssezescceestaizeadiansieieses Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO Connecting the speakers PRE OUT COnMOCHONG ccccccccsscsccceresiccresniussosens Connecting to another room ROOM B 17 Connecting the external IR Receiver For VR 9080 es eccecccreesttiecrcaavesacatenaenets Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas Preparing for surround sound Before setting up the speakers Setting up the speakers automatically AUTO SETUP Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration 21 Setting up the speakers manually
38. turned off or FRNT NML THX is selected at the Front Speaker setting Subwoofer re mix setting is not visible e By selecting SW RE MIX OFF the low frequencies will play through the Front Speakers only This selection is preferred by THX Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting BB Select the CROSSOVER frequency CROSSOVER function is to adjust the receiver s audio output charac teristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers You will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the CROSS OVER and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key e CROSSOVER function will not be available when LARGE is selected for all the speakers in step Hl and SW RE MIX OFF is selected 23 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the CROSSOVER frequency FREQ 40Hz FREQ 60Hz FREQ 80Hz THX FREQ 100Hz FREQ 120Hz FREQ 150Hz e f you have THX certified speakers select FREQ 80Hz THX a aa S py T SO ibe THC i s hml din PHir CA a S gt Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting 3 Adjust the distance between left and right Surround Back speaker This mode is avaiable only when SB NML THXx2 or SB LARGEx2
39. 0 1356 1936 1935 1704 1945 0463 V Inc 1756 0885 Vector Research 0030 Victor 0053 Vidikron 0054 Vidtech 0178 Viewsonic 1755 0885 Wards 0054 0030 0178 Waycon 0156 Westinghouse 0889 White Westinghouse 0463 0623 Yamaha 0030 Zenith HDTV TV Maker Setup codes Mitsubishi 0017 0463 0178 0092 0150 Princeton 0700 Panasonic 0250 Prism 0051 Pioneer 0679 Proscan 1447 0047 RCA 1447 Proton 0178 Samsung 0812 0702 Pulsar 0017 Quasar 0250 0051 RadioShack 0047 0154 0180 0030 0178 RCA 1447 0047 0679 1948 0090 1547 1953 Realistic 0154 0180 0030 0178 Runco 0017 0030 Sampo 0030 1755 Samsung 0060 0812 0702 0030 0178 1959 1060 Sansui 0463 1935 Sanyo 465 0154 Toshiba 1256 Prima RCA Sansui Sylvania Toshiba Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DSS Maker Setup codes VCR Maker Setup codes Cable Converter CABLE AlphaStar 0772 ABC 0003 0008 ABS 1972 Chaparral 0216 Americast 0899 Admiral 0048 Crossdigital 1109 Bell South 0899 Adventura 0000 DirecTV 0392 0566 0639 1639 1142 0247 0749 1749 0724
40. 0 Technics 0035 0162 Teknika 0035 0037 0000 Thomas 0000 0032 0033 0000 0636 age Basic remote control operations for other components Other components operations Select the input source Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire Refer to the following sections for details Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component 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 remote e The key descriptions in this section are for representative components 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 DVD player operations keys KENWOOD recever O ON__STANDBY _ SOURCE SOURCE Source power DVD ECH VIDEO __ VIDEO2 VIDEOS CD DVD _MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE Numeric keys Select tracks 100 Select tracks A Cursor up v Cursor down lt Cursor left Cursor right AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TOP MENU Title RETURN i1 Play Pause ON SCREEN ON SCREEN Foe ose fae Stop Pause q u Ja TE gt gt Skip Ra S
41. 0819 1856 1076 1109 0099 1108 1414 1640 1442 Dish Network System 1005 0775 1775 Dishpro 1005 0775 1775 Echostar 1005 0775 1775 Expressvu 0775 1775 GE 0566 General Instrument 0869 GOI 0775 1775 Hisense 1535 Hitachi 0819 1250 HTS 0775 1775 Hughes Network Systems 1142 0749 1749 1442 l Lo 1535 0775 1775 LG 1414 lagnavox 0724 0722 emorex 0724 itsubishi 0749 otorola 0869 ext Level 0869 Panasonic 0247 0701 Paysat 0724 Philips 142 0749 1749 0724 076 0722 0099 1442 0856 Proscan 0392 0566 Proton 535 RadioShack 0869 RCA 0392 0566 0855 0143 Samsung 276 1109 1108 Sony 0639 1639 1640 Star Choice 0869 Tivo 142 1442 Toshiba 0749 1749 0790 1285 UltimateTV 640 Uniden 0724 0722 US Digital 535 USDTV 535 Voom 0869 Zenith 856 0856 Clearmaster 0883 Aiwa 0037 ClearMax 0883 Alienware 1972 Coolmax 0883 American High 0035 Director 0476 Asha 0240 General Instrument 0476 0276 Audiovox 0037 GoldStar 0144 Beaumark 0240 Hamlin 0009 0273 Bell amp Howell 0104 Jerrold 0476 0276 Broksonic 0184 0121 0209
42. 16 pV 600 V m Signal to noise ratio 30 mod 400 Hz L EEE eaten eas 50 dB 60 dBuV EMF input 530 kHz 1 700 kHz GENERAL Power consumption VR 9080 KRF X9090D Standby Power consumption AC outlet SWITCHED VIR 9080 sai csccescccecescdecctesses total 150 W 1 25 A max KRF X9090D icc c cccscscccceccccessssecneessee total 90 W max DIMONSIONS j ss00sscccecsssscssccscesscesesccccasccencseee W 440 mm 17 5 16 H 166 mm 6 9 16 D 396 mm 15 9 16 Weight INGO risia aaa 12 1 kg 26 7 Ib 55 EN 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 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 56 EN
43. 7 Pioneer 1010 Polk Audio 0081 Samsung 1490 Profitronic 0240 Sensory Science 1126 Proscan 0060 Sharp 1010 Pulsar 0039 Viewsonic 1329 Quasar 0035 RadioShack 0000 PVR VCR Radix 0037 Setup codes Randex 0037 RCA 0060 0240 0042 ABS 1972 Alienware 1972 Realistic 0035 0037 0048 0047 ea CyberPower 1972 Dell 1972 ReplayTV 0616 Gateway 1972 Runco as or Hewlett Packard 1972 cila Howard Computers 1972 HP 972 Sansui 0067 0209 Sanyo 10240 04 iBUYPOWER 1972 edia Center PC 1972 Scott 0045 0121 0043 Sears 0037 0047 0000 icrosoft 1972 ind 1972 0104 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0616 Philips 0618 ReplayTV 0616 Sonic Blue 0616 Sony 1972 Systemax 1972 Tagar Systems 1972 Tivo 0739 0636 0618 Toshiba 1972 Touch 1972 Viewsonic 1972 ZT Group 1972 0339 0677 0858 0190 0523 1490 Optimus 0037 Sharp 0037 MD recorder CD Maker Setup codes Kenwood 1339 0681 0826 Audio Amp Tuner SIRIUS Maker Setup codes Kenwood 2000 Sirius Satellite Radio 5 2 Sharp 8 Shogun 0 6 5 2 2 Sonic Blue Sony 003 197 STS 004 Sylvania 0035 0081 0000 0043 Symphonic 0000 Systemax 1972 Tagar Systems 1972 Teac 000
44. DEO2 VIDEOS CD DVD _MDITAPE _ PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE Numeric keys INFO Display AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE A Cursor up V Cursor down lt Cursor left Cursor right TOP MENU ISETUP EXIT m l Play ll Pause CHANNEL USTENMODE STEREO THX INPUT MODE DISC SEL DISC SKIP Cc INPUTSEL LAST LEARN INPUT SEL Input selection MENU SOUND VOLUME SOURCE Source power Record lt lt Rewind gt Fast Forward LAST Last channel CD player operation keys Numeric keys Select tracks i gt il Play Pause it Pause 5 gt i Skip a a Skip KENWOOD r recever O oN STANDBY SOURCE DVDISCH VIDEO __VIDEO2 VIDEOS CD DVD _MD TAPE _ PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE PEENE E wet AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE EXIT IGUIDE DISC SEL Disc selection DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL USTENMODE STEREO THX INPUT MODE DISC SEL DISC SKIP INPUTSEL LAST LEARN SOURCE Source power E Stop lt Search gt Search DISC SKIP B15 Basic remote control operations for other components tl Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component recorder operation Keys made by irius operation keys made by MD der operation keys made by KENW
45. ENTER key to return to the SP LEVEL display e The test tone is turned off and return to the main setup displays 3 Input the distance to the speakers e Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step Press the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the SP DISTANCE and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the EN TER key Use the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select a unit in distance and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key UNIT meters UNIT feet RETURN Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the SP DISTANCE display Preparing for surround sound Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to Front Left Speaker L __ feet meters Distance to Center Speaker C ___ feet meters Distance to Front Right Speaker R __ feet meters Distance to Surround Right SR _ feet meters Distance to Surround Back Right SBR _____ feet meters Distance to Surround Back SB _ feet meters Distance to Surround Back Left SBL ___ feet meters Distance to Surround Left SL _ feet meters Distance to Subwoofer SW _ feet meters e f you have selected SB NML THXx1 or SB LARGEx1 SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display Use the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select
46. ER IR REPEATER patible with your new audio video receiver IN OUT To Tip Signal Signal To Ring Ground To Sleeve 8V Ground 185 Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game AV AUX GAME S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Video game camcorder other VCR or portable MD Player S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below AM Loop Antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction for bes reception AM Antenna Terminal connections e This model has a game function which is convenient for using game equipment It is recommended that the game equipment be connected to AV AUX jacks and the game mode be turned ON 27 e To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX GAME key 27 e When you connect the audio source such as the MD player you do not need to connect the video cable e When you connect the component with the S VIDEO cord you can enjoy better picture quality Push lever O Insert cord Release lever Aa D 6 m oe n xT 2 FM Indoor Antenna The supplied indoor antenna is
47. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR 9080 KRF X9090D 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 DIGITAL EX L J DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER OM potey ond eee CLR decinece 6CH INPUT B60 5557 00 00 CS K P Y 0504 Before applying the power A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada ccccsecssssteesesteeneeennes AC 120 V only Australia AC 240 V only Europe AC 230 V only Other countries AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable AC voltage selection Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool The AC voltage selector
48. MULTI lt gt keys to select the DISPLAY MODE and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the display mode DISP SELECTOR Displays the current input selector DISP LISTEN Displays the current listen mode or THX mode 8 a D D iTe Sr ET pueg Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting 8 Lock the settings In case that the keys are mistakenly pressed the setting can be locked Press the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the SET TING LOCK and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the lock mode SETUP LOCKED Lock the settings SETUP UNLOCKED Unlock the settings Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting ED Exit the SETUP mode Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the EXIT g ag pi Ha Baias Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the display mode selected in step EA Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback POWER ON STANDBY SPEAKERS POWER ON OFF KRF X9090D INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the
49. NUAL B aga DIGITAL STEREO Start playback then start recording e lf the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the DIMMER key Recording video Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or the Input selector keys to select the video source other than VIDEO 1 you want to record Set the video recorder connected to VIDEO 1 to record e Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source Start playback then start recording e Recording may not be normal for some video software This is due to the copy guard condition 53 Listening to radio broadcasts This model can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one touch operation Tuning radio stations BAND MULTI CONTROL AUTO MONO INPUT SELECTOR MULTI A V BAND Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or the TUNER key to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band Each press switches the band a8 oa B E E Use the AUTO MONO ke y to select the desired tuning method Each press switches the tuning method to either auto or manual tuning AUTO indicator lights up in the display STEREO e Normally set to AUTO auto tuning If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference switch to manual tuning With manual tuning stereo broadca
50. OOD Sirius operation keys made by KENWOOD KENWOOD KENWOOD SOURCE SOURCE voc voeon viooz voos Source power oo ooo i como aa Source power paul aE Numeric keys ies 7 elect tracks s 100 i Select tracks Mics SPACE DIRECT 7 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SUBTITLE ANGLE A Cursor up TEN No vowume DELETE pe v Cursor down SETUP lt i Cursor left Cursor right POWER OFF J ENER wni Play hr Aae lt a eniieu n Pause PE me OPP BAND Tim mo sefe m SEEK CJ Record DIMMER CIJE JC gt gt Skip i lt lt Search CALL Tunna ma Skip J gt Search HAINA ea DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL CHANNEL aS A A A ET seacry a a a MENO NPUTSEL LAST LEARN CHANNEL SCAN HOR TAST LEARN 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 52 EN In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer For the U S A and Canada 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 proced
51. U TERATURE ACCO PANYING THE APP POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL E USER TO THE RESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND CTIONS IN THE LIANCE ZEN 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 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 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
52. YPOWER 1972 JVC 0067 EC 0037 enwood 0067 odak 0035 Lloyd s 0000 LXI 0037 lagnavox 0035 0039 0081 0000 lagnin 0240 arantz 0035 0081 arta 0037 atsushita 0035 0162 edia Center PC 1972 El 0035 47 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart VCR continued VCR continued CD player Maker Setup codes Kenwood 1338 1339 0681 0826 0028 0037 0340 0859 Setup codes Tivo 0618 1503 0739 0636 TMK 0240 Toshiba 0045 0043 1503 1972 Totevision 0037 0240 Touch Unitech Vector Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic Villain Wards 0060 0035 0048 0047 0081 0240 0000 0042 White Westinghouse 0209 XR 1000 0035 0000 Zenith 0039 0033 0000 0209 ZT Group 1972 Memorex 0035 0162 0037 0048 0039 0047 0240 0000 0104 0209 GA 0240 0043 MGN Technology 0240 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1972 Minolta 0042 itsubishi 0067 jotorola 0035 TG 0240 Multitech 0000 NEC 0104 Nikko 0037 Noblex 0240 Northgate 1972 Olympus 0035 Optimus 1062 0162 0037 0048 0104 Orion 0184 0209 Panasonic 1062 0035 0162 0616 Video Accessories CABLE 0225 Setup codes Penney 0035 0037 0240 0042 Macro Image Technology 1383 Pentax 0042 Philco 0035 Motorola 1363 Philips 0035 0081 0739 0618 MyHD 1383 Pilot 0037 Panasonic 1120 Pioneer 006
53. astonishing ambi ence effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound Especially 7 1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound from Surround Back speakers The Pro Logic IIx modes programmed into this model are Movie Music and Game The Pro Logic II modes programmed into this model are Movie Music Game and Pro Logic The Movie mode has preset characteristics to produce a calibrated high level surround sound playback while the Music mode has user adjust able characteristics to offer the three optional controls like Dimen sion Center Width and Panorama modes to allow optimization of the soundfields as desired The Dimension control allows the user to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear the Center Width control allows various adjust ment of the left center right speakers balance the Panorama mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speak ers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging The Game mode provides surrounded and exciting sound when you enjoy game or TV Especially in Pro Logic IIx Game mode base sound not only from Front and Center but also from Surround channel is added to Subwoofer This provides ever more dynamic surround effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concer
54. 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 here is no guarantee 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 turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct he 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
55. b or VOLUME A V keys to adjust the volume 29 EN Recording Recording audio analog sources INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys Recording a music source Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or the Input Selector keys to select the source other than MD TAPE you want to record Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record Start playback then start recording Recording audio digital sources EO Oe e DIMMER INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys 30 EN Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or the Input Selector keys to select the source CD DVD DVD 6CH VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 you want to record Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds for the following selections REC MODE off REC MODE AUTO The digital input signals DTS Dolby Digi tal or PCM are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording REC MODE MANUAL The digital input signals DTS Dolby Digi tal or PCM are identified and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording Once the digital signal is changed to other signal no signal is output For REC MODE AUTO B aB EE AL STEREO D Do aa QB DIGITAL STEREO wo For REC MODE MA
56. both channels driven at 8 Q from Optical seiscccscsscccsznssisienstane 21 dBm 15 dBm 660 nm 30 nm 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion FTC Effective power output during SURROUND operation VIDEO section FRONT 20 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven VIDEO inputs outputs 100 W 100 W VIDEO composite sssssssseesseesstessesstesssessseesseeese 1 Vp p 75Q H D at 8 Q one channel S VIDEO inputs outputs BEV OM esc E E E veseeeatctcadtiseessace 100 W S VIDEO luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q SURROUND 20 20 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel S VIDEO chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q driven FS E E E 100 W 100 W COMPONENT VIDEO inputs outputs SURROUND BACK 20 20 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one COMPONENT VIDEO luminance signal 1 Vp p 75Q Channel driven isscsecceccsicscesccccscecterccescscsecsceersnesnvese 100 W 100 W COMPONENT VIDEO CB CR signal VR 9080 bs csciteiscscdecssvssessastivesscvecsenscddeeed 0 64 Vp p 75 Q For KRF X9090D KRF X9090D ssssccssssescsssseccsssseesssssseeses 0 7 Vp p 75 2 Rated power output during STEREO operation FM tuner section 100 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 8 Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion FTC IEC 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q 100 W 100 W DIN 1 kHz at 8 Q 120 W 120 W Effective power output during STEREO operation 1
57. bration 22 EN Connect a Subwoofer if you have one If there is no Subwoofer no need to connect it Preparing for surround sound WO6 No Spk S Surround speakers are not connected Connect a pair of Surround speakers if you have a set If there are no Surround speakers no need to connect it W07 No Spk SB Surround Back speakers are not connected Connect a pair of Surround Back speakers if you have a set If there are no Surround Back speakers no need to connect it W08 No SpkSBR Surround Back Right speaker is not connected Connect a Surround Back Right speaker if you have one If there is no Surround Back Right speaker no need to connect it Setting up the speakers manually MANUAL SETUP Select a speaker system If you have THX certified speakers please set them to NML THX Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the MANUAL SETUP and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Select the SP SETUP and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears STEREO ROU Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting SUBW ON A Subwoofer is connected to the receiver SUBW OFF A Subwoofer is not connected to the receiver e The initial setting is SUBW ON e When Su
58. bwoofer output sound is required select FRNT NML THX or select both FRNT LARGE and SW RE MIX ON O Press the A key or MULTI gt key to accept the setting e When the setting SUBW ON is selected the front speakers setting indication FRNT appears e When the setting SUBW OFF is selected the Front Speakers are automatically set to FRNT LARGE and the procedure skips to step Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting FRNT NML THX Average size Front Speakers are con nected to the receiver Large size Front Speakers are connected to the receiver FRNT LARGE Press the A key or MULTI gt key to accept the setting e The Center Speaker setting indication CNTR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting If you selected FRNT LARGE as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NML THX An average size Center Speaker is con nected to the receiver Alarge size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver A Center Speaker is not connected to the receiver CNTR LARGE CNTR OFF If you selected FRNT NML THX as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NML THX An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver A Center Speaker is not connected to the receiver CNTR OFF Press the A key or MULTI gt key aga
59. c mode 5 Dolby Pro Logic Ix Movie mode 5 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode 5 PLIIx Movie d6 PLIx Music PLIx Game Dolby Pro Logic Ix Game mode 5 8 PLI Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode 5 PLI Music Dolby Pro Logic I Music mode 5 2 PLI Game Dolby Pro Logic I Game mode 5 Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic 5 Stereo stereo 5 When you select Dolby Digital Dolby Digital will be displayed Ambience effects When the DTS or DTS ES matrix or discrete signal is input DTS Neo 6 THX Cinema DTS ES Matrix 6 1 THX Cinema DTS ES Discrete 6 1 THX Cinema DTS THX Cinema DTS 96 24 THX Cinema Stereo THX Cinema Neo 6 Cinema THX Cinema DTS THX Games 2 0 THX Games DTS 96 24 THX Games DTS THX MusicMode DTS 96 24 THX MusicMode 3 DTS THX Select2 Cinema DTS 96 24 THX Select2 Cinema DTS ES Mtrx 6 1 DTS ES Dsert 6 1 DTS DTS Neo 6 Cin 49 Neo 6 Cinema 0 Neo 6 Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema THX Cinema 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 THX Cinema 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 THX Cinema DTS THX Cinema 1 DTS 96 24 THX Cinema 1 Stereo THX Cinema 1 e0 6 Cinema THX Cinema 1 DTS THX Games 2 DTS 2 channel signals 2 0 THX Games 2 DTS 96 24 THX Games 2 DTS THX MusicMode 3 DTS 96 24 THX MusicMode 3 DTS THX Select2 Cinema 4 DTS 96 24 THX Select2 Cinema 4 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 5 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 5 DTS S DTS Neo 6
60. d the Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO S rer re TEAR ambience effects THX key 36 DIMMER key a Use to switch the status of THX Use to adjust the brightness of the display PAGE A V keys ia il key Use to operate other components Use to operate other components LEARN key P CALL lt lt P gt Pri keys 32 Use to register other components 42 Use for selection adjustments during sound Use to memorize the operation of the other set up and preset channel functions remote code 44 CHANNEL keys DISC SKIP key Use to select the channels LAST key LISTEN MODE A V keys 36 Use to operate other components Use to select the listening mode JEN 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 sound may not be produced or there will be noise infer ence 2 Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords Plugging unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit CAUTION Do not connect power cords from components whose pow
61. djust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music s richness This setting can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode and both THX and Virtual mode are off Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON e This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the LOUDNESS indicator goes off One touch low frequency emphasis BASS BOOST This setting can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode and both THX and Virtual mode are off Press the BASS BOOST key e Press the key once to select the maximum 10 low frequency emphasis setting e This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode e This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals Switching back to the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key Blinks EA HGLAN 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 CON TROL knob or pressing VOLUME A V keys Listening with headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack PHONES e The sounds from all speakers are cut off Use the VOLUME CONTROL kno
62. e ENTER key to accept the setting G Adjust the LFE LEVEL Low Frequency Effects Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the LFE LEVEL and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the LFE LEVEL a aag pm oO a Z ee m L Z Ns e The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted from 0dB to 10dB in 1dB decrements Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting Adjust the AUDIO DELAY Depending on video equipments because of its internal processing moving image on the Monitor may seem to be delayed compared to the audio from the speakers This can be adjusted by audio delay which delays audio to match the video picture 26 EN Press the A v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the AUDIO DELAY and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key g as i STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select the delay time a a oO a e The allowable setting range is 0 to 200 ms adjustable in 10 ms increments e Delay is not applied when TUNER MD TAPE PHONO or 6CH INPUT is selected as an input or AUTO REC MODE or MANUAL REC MODE is selected e When in 96kHz fs signal playback the effectable delay time is up to 100ms Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to accept the setting Select the display mode Press the A V keys or
63. e Use the INPUT SELECTOR key 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 or digital for the source you wish to play back Note eNoise may be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog input E Start playing the video software 2 Selecting the THX mode This mode creates a home theater environment which is able to reproduce a cinema surround sound system featuring improved special representation and acoustic imaging of surround channels by translating THX technology Press the THX key to switch the following setting THX OFF THX mode is turned OFF THX Select2 Cin Effective when watching movie THX MusicMode Effective when listening to music THX Games Effective when playing video game THX Cinema Effective when watching movie e THX functions when the display segment is turned ON e The THX setting differs depending on the input selector 36 EN 3 Use the LISTEN MODE knob or LISTEN MODE A V keys to select the listening mode The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input If the input mode is set to full auto AUTO DETECT lights the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of input signal and the speaker settings Each turn of the LISTEN MODE knob or press of the LISTEN MODE A V keys switches the setting as
64. earch Haa Skip gt Search ieee mo w ae U PAGE A V iw Page up or down WeurMobe Dacs oNceKP ra DISC SKIP DISC SEL Nae UT TEAN Disc selection 2 TV operation keys including TVs incorporating VCR KENWOOD r RECEIVER o ON STANDBY SOURCE TV aA TV power DVD 6CH__VIDEO1__VIDEO2_VIDEO3 CD DVD __MDITAPE _ PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE lt zZ v 4 Numeric keys O00 OOO INFO Display AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE A Cursor up V Cursor down lt Cursor left Cursor right TOP MENU MENU ISETUP ISOUND VOLUME EXIT i1 Play Record II Pause CHANNEL 7 DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL lt lt Rewind gt Fast Forward USTENMODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL DISC SKIP LAST Last channel INPUTSEL LAST LEARN age Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component DSS operation keys KENWOOD r RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE DVD SCH__VIDEO1__VIDEO2 VIDEOS CD DVD __MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER _ACTIVEEQ RCV MODE TV MODE Numeric keys INFO Information 69 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE A Cursor up v Cursor down lt Cursor left Cursor right TOP MENU MENU ETUP ISOUND VOLUME EXIT p t Play RETUI
65. ed pa porey Compared with previ ous Dolby surround Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality greater spatial accuracy and improved dynamic range 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 surround left surround right and surround back 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 would 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 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 Dolby Virtual Speaker The Dolby Virtual
66. ency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz 24 bit PCM DTS 96 24 is as with conventional DTS Surround compatible with multi channels Therefore sources recorded using DTS 96 24 tech nologies can be played in high sampling frequency multichannel audio with ordinary DVDs and CDs DTS has a 1 or LFE channel The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel 345 Note LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects Ambience effects THX THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by he world renowned film production company Lucasfilm Ltd THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your experience of he film soundtrack in both movie theatres and in your home theatre as faithful as possible to what the director intended ovie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dub bing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions This same soundtrack is then ransferred directly onto Laserdisc VHS tape DVD etc and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately trans ate the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur On this
67. er 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 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 53 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 Power mode e Input selector settings e Speaker ON OFF e Sound mode settings e Volume level e Broadcast band e BASS TREBLE INPUT level e Frequency setting e TONE ON OFF e Preset stations e LOUDNESS ON OFF e Tuning mode e Dimmer level e ACTIVE EQ mode e Listen mode setting e GAME mode setting e Speaker settings e Input mode setting SEN Input mode settings CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and DVD 6CH inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input The initia
68. er than normal The xx number shows by how much For example if the message says DIALNORM OFFSET 4dB you know that this particular recording was encoded 4dB louder than normal If you wish you can turn down the volume control by 4dB to keep the playback level consistent 375 Ambience effects Virtual modes The following modes allow you to enjoy astonishing ambience effect even when you use only two speakers or listen through headphones e In the Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone modes the desired listen mode may be unable to be selected depending on the reproduced signals 36 DOLBY VIRTUAL coir ooe DOLBY VIRTUAL ooo How to set the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode when not using headphones Press the DOLBY VIRTUAL key for the following selections DOLBY VS WIDE The virtual surround effect can be given added expansion and spatial feeling DOLBY VS indicator lights up Standard setting DOLBY VS indicator lights up DOLBY VS OFF Cancel DOLBY VS indicator goes off This mode can be selected only when the surround speaker setting is OFF DOLBY VS REF How to set the Dolby Headphone mode when using headphones Press the DOLBY VIRTUAL key for the following selections DOLBY HDH 1 Monitor room in a studio with small amount of reverberations DOLBY H indicator lights up General listening with optimum amount of reverberati
69. ey Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting DIMMER key Use to adjust the brightness of the display GA Use to select the REC MODE CAUTION condition the system can be turned ON by remote control unit 6 EN 28 U 0 OA ambience effects TONE key 29 Use to switch the status of TONE control 22 BAND key BQ Use to select the broadcast band 36 AUTO MONO key B 38 mode 22 a vkeys 2 se to adjust the sound quality and the se to select the auto or manual tuning ETUP key 20 se to select the speakers settings etc se to establish a selection se for selection adjustments during sound 37 setup and preset channel functions MULTI CONTROL knob se to control a variety of settings LISTEN MODE knob 26 se to select the listening mode V AUX GAME key 0 27 se to switch the input to AV AUX or GAME V AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R jacks i9 The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF 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 setup codes 2
70. for temporary use only For stable signa reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors FM Antenna Terminal connections VR 9080 Insert Connector N ED F P KRF X9090D FM Outdoor Antenna Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the 75Q FM terminal re Hi 000000000 a Bala OOO 0 000006 seeee c 6 00000 0000000 O00000 00000 28080860090 G P Attach to the stand Q L gt AM Loop Antenna FM Indoor Antenna ch KRF X9090D b i VR 9080 FM Outdoor Antenna Use an antenna adaptor Commercially available 195 Preparing for surround sound Before setting up the speakers AUTO SETUP For the optimum surround playback variety of speaker settings are necessary Following the procedure below go through the settings described in further pages CALIBRATE RETURN START POWER ON STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL eh Analyzing CONFIRM Te O ERROR T WARNING MESSAGE 000o S dd 0 0 aH ocs F MEMORY ENTER TEST SIG LVL POWER ON OFF A Y SETUP KRF X9090D MIC M RECEIVER ON e222 MANUAL SETUP SP SETUP SP LEVEL CV MODE E When performing
71. from the middle seating position Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel This expands the listening position and creates with only two speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre THX Select 2 Before any home theatre component can be THX Select 2 certified it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests Only then can a product feature the THX Select 2 logo which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come THX Select 2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including pre amplifier performance and operation and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain ASA Advanced Speaker Array ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal surround sound experience When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs Left Center Right Surround Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Surround Left and Subwoofer placing the two Surround Back speakers close together facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the largest sweet spot If for practical reasons you have to place the Surround Back speakers apart you will need to go THX Aud
72. he current DSP MODE status Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown bellow Arena Arena mode Jazz Club Jazz Club mode Theater Theater mode Stadium Stadium mode Disco Disco mode e The DSP mode selection is displayed for approximately 3 seconds Switching the LISTEN mode to Stereo temporarily Pressing the STEREO key changes the currently selected LISTEN mode into Stereo It will be changed back to the original LISTEN mode by pressing the STEREO key again e f the power is turned off and turned back on or the input selector is switched to another and switched back the LISTEN mode will be back to the original one 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 or DTS e To enjoy Dolby Digital surround as well as all the other listening modes from a single component be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component e Dialogue Normalization Dial Norm is a feature of Dolby Digital It is able to automatically maintain the overall audio output level constant CE OCTAL DOLBY DIGITAL 8 B y om D m When playing some Dolby Digital sources you may see in the display a message DIALNORM OFFSET xxdB This is because some soundtracks may be recorded either louder or quiet
73. he sound quality SETUP SOUND LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ THX STEREO DSP MODE LOUD NESS and TONE key will not be functional of the channels separately when the receiver is in the 6CH INPUT mode Adjust the volume with the controls of the DVD player For the powered subwoofer you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer s own volume control Ambience effects Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode STEREO MULTI CONTROL SOUND 4 v LISTEN MODE i e RCV MODE oo0oo00 oo0oo00 oo0oo0o0 ooo o MULTI A V SOUND lt gt LISTEN MODE e ess aly tes _ stereo For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Press the SOUND key and then use the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys until the desired item appears in the display Each time you press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys the menu changes as follows Note that some items are not displayed depending on speaker settings and listening modes CNTR Center speaker level adjustment SR Surround Right speaker level adjustment SB Surround Back speaker level adjustment SBR Surround Back Right speaker level adjustment SBL Surround Back Left speaker level adjustment SL Surround Left speaker level adjustment SUBW Subwoofer level adjustmen
74. in to accept the setting e The Surround Speaker setting indication SURR appears Continued to next page 23 EN Preparing for surround sound Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI keys A V to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting If you selected FRNT LARGE as the Front Speaker setting SURR NML THX Average size Surround Speakers are con nected to the receiver Large size Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver Surround Speakers are not connected to the receiver SURR LARGE SURR OFF If you selected FRNT NML THX as the Front Speaker setting SURR NML THX Average size Surround speakers are connected to the receiver Surround Speakers are not connected to the receiver SURR OFF Press the A key or MULTI gt key again to accept the setting e When the setting other than SURR OFF is selected the Surround Back Speaker setting indication SB appears e When the setting SURR OFF is selected the procedure skips to step Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting If you selected SURR LARGE as the Surround Speaker setting SB NML THXx1 A single average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the receiver SB NML THXx2 A pair of average size Surround Back Speak ers are connected to the receiver Asingle large size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the
75. indicators Output channel indicators The figure is the view when the front cover is open Input mode Listen mode indicators SLEEP indicator EX ES MATRIX6 1 DOLBY VS 96kHzfs 6CH INPUT DOLBY PLIIx ES DISCRETE6 1 ooooo ooooo oopan ooooo ooooo conog oodoo Oooog ooog oono oonoo onono ooooo cooo onoono ooo gogoo gogoo coooo gogoo ooooo ooooo ooooo Oooog onapo ooooo coann coooa oono ooooo 00000 ooooo ooooo goodo ogogo Oooog goooo Oooog Sopo0 00000 60000 90000 ooooo ooooo onoga nocog goong Oooo oo000 80000 Bo000 ooooo Bono ooooo DODDO OODOO poooo ooooo ooooo ooooo gogoo STEREO NEO 6 THX 5 Surround EX AUTO indicator LOUDNESS SLEEP DSP MODE f auro i MEMORY indicator ooooo ooroo ooooo Boo ooooo apana aoaaa Panag Gondo BARo EEH STEREO indicator poooo ooooo ooooo oD Ooo gogog oogoo ogogo oogoo oono aooo Bee E Ee Be ES EHA ep indicator Frequency display Input display Preset channe display Surround mode display O 5 KENWOOD VOLUME CONTROL e 0 O gt Powe i Oe BON DOFF MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE E wauwawe mones famo AO MEN O ae Q i HO POWER ON OFF key 20 INPUT SELECTOR key 27 SOUND key 39 For KRF X9090D Use to select input sources Use to turn the main power ON
76. io Set up screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds to the speaker spacing which will re optimize the surround sound field ASA is used in three new modes THX Select 2 Cinema THX MusicMode and THX Games Mode THX Select 2 Cinema mode THX Select 2 Cinema mode plays 5 1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience In this mode ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and direc ional surround sounds DTS ES Matrix and 6 1 Discrete and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Select 2 Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital lag that allows automatic switching If you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX you can manually select he THX Surround EX playback mode otherwise THX Select 2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay THX MusicMode For the replay of multi channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5 1 encoded music sources such as DTS Dolby Digital and DVD Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage THX Games Mode For the replay of stereo and multi channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected In this mode THX ASA processing i
77. ital Surround EX technology when released into the home consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http Awww dolby com Only receiver and controller product bearing the THX Surround EX logo when in the THX Surround EX mode faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5 1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the taste of the individual listener 35 EN Ambience effects Surround play DTS can be used when playing CD DVD or LD software carrying the DTS mark Dolby Digital can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the pg paer mark and Dolby Digital format digital broadcasts etc Dolby Pro Logic can be used when playing video DVD or LD software bearing the D potey surrouno mark THX STEREO INPUT MODE P oco DSP LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys LISTEN MODE A V o _ THX INPUT MODE tl STEREO wee Preparations e Turn ON related components e Complete Preparing for surround sound 20
78. itor TV DVD Player or LD Player DVD Player or LD Player e A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks e For optimum video performance THX recommends that video pass through bypass is used 125 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 5 2 000 l COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD DVD VIDEO3 MONITOR vogo OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO z sO ENE a j Optical 2S SSS SS E ee fiber cable MD Recorder OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM Optical fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog Optical fiber audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks cable See Connecting video components m OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO DVD Player or CD Player COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL A DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Compone
79. keys in the following order For 15 press B For 20 press 10 10 0 e f you make a mistake entering a two digit number press the 10 key repeatedly to return to the original display and start again 8 ag e STEREO 32 EN Receiving preset stations in order P CALL P CALL lt p gt i Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source 2 Use the P CALL lt lt 1 keys to select the desired station e Each time you press the key another preset station is received in order Pressing the P CALL gt does the following fe Pressing the P CALL lt lt does the following o ee a Holding down the P CALL lt lt or gt gt key lets you skip through the presets receiving each preset station at 0 5 second inter vals 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 20 Surround modes The below image is for 5 1 channel surround The below image is for 6 1 channel surround The below image is for 7 1 channel surround sound system which are sound system which are sound system which is e Dolby Digital e DTS 96 24 e Dolby Digital EX e Neo 6 e THX Select2 Cinema e Dolby Pro Logic II DVD 6 channel e DTS ES e DSP mode e Dolby P
80. l factory settings for audio signal playback for CD DVD DVD 6CH VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are FULL AUTO After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector E keys INPUT MODE e222 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switches the setting as follows In DTS play mode FULL AUTO digital input analog input DIGITAL MANUAL digital input In CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH play mode FULL AUTO digital input analog input DIGITAL MANUAL digital input 6CH INPUT DVD 6CH input only ANALOG analog input Auto detect In FULL AUTO mode AUTO DETECT indicator lights up the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically The receiver will select the input mode and listening mode auto matically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting 36 The DIGITAL indicator lights up when a digital signal is detected The DIGITAL indicator is extinguished when no digital signal is detected Fixed to digital input Select this mode if you want to keep the decoding condition Dolby Digital DTS PCM etc in the current listen mode When DIGITAL MANUAL mode is selected the set listen modes ma
81. l space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa proper reception of AM FM broadcasts cannot be expected In this case change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table Area CHANNEL Space Frequency 1 U S A Canada and South FM 100 kHz American countries AM 10 kHz 2 Other countries yes ae 50us 75us AM9kHz AM 10kHz FM50kHz Ly eeeecee OQOOOOO 7 QOOGOODOOOoO 0O Pear k gecgooeseos XT Turn the power OFF by pressing the POWER key before moving the switch level Move the switch lever to match your area with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool then turn the power ON again Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries Remove the cover O Insert the batteries Close the cover e Insert two AAA size R03 batteries as indicated by the polarity markings Gen Operation When the standby indicator is lit the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Remote sensor Operating range Approx ae Infrared ray system e When pressing more than one remote control key
82. mber of times blinks e g blinks 3 and write down that number A e f a code digit is 0 the will not blink B Repeat step three more times for the remaining digits Use 2 for the second digit 3 for the third digit and 4 for the fourth digit E To check the codes of your other components repeat steps through B but substitute the appropriate key i e DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TV MODE for the component you are checking e As suggested earlier on write down each of the four digit code e PHONO key has to be re assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed Basic remote control operations for other components Re assigning device keys The remote control can be setup to control second TV or VCR or any combination of eight home entertainment components For example to control the operation of two different VCR using the remote control the user need to re assign the unused VIDEO 2 key to operate the second VCR VIDEO 1 as follows Press and hold the LEARN key until blinks twice then release the LEARN key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 7 9 i 2 5 F will blink twice E Press VIDEO 1 key once then press the VIDEO 2 key once e The user now can operate VIDEO 2 as a second VCR along with VIDEO 1 e Refer to the table in the previous page for the combination of source keys and the other components assignment
83. mote control unit to the remote sensor of the remote control unit Receiving part Remote control a unit of the other 3to4cm source 0 1 to 0 13 feet Transmitting part 44s B Press and hold the LEARN key for 3 seconds until blinks twice then release the LEARN key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 F 4 5 Press any of the Source keys DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD DVD PHONO AV AUX MD TAPE TV MODE to select the input of the desired remote control unit e While in Tuner mode learning code function is not available E Press the desired key of the remote control unit e LEARN and amp appear on the display From the remote control unit of the other source press the key that you want to store e The remote control code is sent to the remote control unit e OK appears when finished e f the code cannot be stored after a few attempts ERROR will appear Repeat from step onwards The remote control code is stored on the key of this remote control unit 8 Repeat step to B to store additional components until all the desired components are stored E To exit the learning mode press and hold the LEARN key for 3 seconds until blinks twice To clear the stored remote control code of the other sources Press and hold the LEARN key for 3 seconds until blinks twice then release the LEARN key Press the Numeric key t
84. nt with DTS OUT Dolby Digital or PCM AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video components m RF digital demodulator Commercially available DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO E PCM OUT o oO L oo000 oo LD Player To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to an RF digital demodulator commercially available Next connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jack of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video components 135 Setting up the system Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S VIDEO jacks 4 gy _ BEG a L 6 A o 000000 lt 0000000 DVD IN input jack is used for either CD DVD input or DVD 6CH input COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN Monitor TV with component jacks YIN Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player with component jacks
85. nter 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 20 Q_EN 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 OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO For COMPONENT VIDEO connection 4 VIDEO OUT 10 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD DVD VIDEO3 MONITOR DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND DIGITAL OUT OUT L R OUT L R AUDIO CENTER DVD Player OUT F o 2 SUBWOOFER OUT S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cord 0 Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet e The earth terminal with the z symbol is used for noise reduction of record player It is not for safety earth Cassette Deck or MD Recorder Moving coil MC cartridge record player cannot
86. o Preparing surround sound 20 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 The speaker is not set up correctly 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 Connec the speakers h e Set it up properly referring to Preparing surround sound 20 e Select a surround mode e Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone 2a A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input selector is selected e The audio cord from the record player is not connected to the PHONO jacks e The record player is not grounded e Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks e Connect the grounding wire to the GND terminal on the rear panel When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using a DVD player the sound is cut off soon after it starts e There are many possible causes for this 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 e The input mode is set to digital manual e Press the INPUT MODE key to select to full auto mode 8 A video source cannot be recorded normally
87. o CALIBRATE e Depending on the speakers warning messages may appear even if the speakers are connected correctly In this case it is not problems W01 Phase F The connection of either Front Left or Right speaker is not correct inversion Make sure the and speaker cords are connected correctly for Front Left and Right speakers W02 Phase S The connection of either Surround Left or Right speaker is not correct inversion Make sure the and speaker cords are connected correctly for Surround Left and Right speakers E08 SB w o S Surround Back speaker is detected but Surround Left and Right speakers are not connected W03 Phase SB The connection of either Surround Back Left or Right speaker is not correct inversion Connect Surround Left and Right speakers E09 MIC clip Make sure the and speaker cords are connected correctly for Surround Back Left and Right speakers W04 No Spk C Microphone detects a large volume signal Center speaker is not connected Do not touch or shake the microphone and try the calibration again E10 VolChange Connect a Center speaker if you have one If there is no Center speaker no need to connect it W05 No SW Volume is changed while calibrating Subwoofer is not connected Do not change the volume while in cali
88. o enter 9 6 Press the Source key then press the stored key twice until blinks twice e F blinks twice to indicate that the stored remote control code are deleted Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player Allegro Setup codes 0869 Sonic Blue DVD player continued Maker Setup codes 0869 1099 Admiral Maker Setup codes 0093 0463 Apex Digital 0672 1061 0796 0717 1004 0794 1056 0797 1020 Sony 0533 0864 0772 1033 Advent 0761 1933 Sylvania 0675 Aiko 0092 Blaupunkt 0717 Symphonic 0675 Akai 0812 0702 0030 0672 Blue Parade 0571 Technics 0490 Albatron 0843 0700 Broksonic 0695 Theta Digital 0571 America Action 01 80 CineVision 0869 Thrustmaster 0498 Anam 01 80 Coby 1086 Toshiba 0503 1154 0695 AOC 0030 CyberHome 0816 Urban Concepts 0503 Apex Digital 0748 0765 1943 Daewoo 0784 0869 0833 1172 Xbox 0522 Audiovox 0451 0180 0092 0623 Denon 0490 Yamaha 0490 0539 0545 Bell amp Howell 01 54 DVD2000 0521 Emerson 0591 Enterprise 0591 Fisher 0670 Funai 0675 Gateway 1158 GE 0522 0717 Go Video 0744 0869 1730 0715 0833 1158 0783
89. of which the input level you want to adjust e You can store a separate input level for each input source For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Press the SOUND key and 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys repeat edly until the INPUT indication appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the input level 68 oy oO fa e The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds e The input level can be adjusted to any one of three settings OdB 3dB and 6cB The initial setting is OdB Press the SOUND key to accept the setting 28 EN Adjusting the sound ACTIVE EQ TONE MULTI CONTROL o PHONES Ten BOOST VOLUME CONTROL ACTIVE EQ ee RCV MODE oooo 0000 TONE _llo000 f MUTE BASS BOOST Z U LOUDNESS VOLUMEA V MULTI A V ACTIVE EQ mode After completing Setting up the speakers automatically AUTO SETUP the most suitable equalizer curve for the frequency characteristics of your speakers and the room will be set for each ACTIVE EQ mode For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following selections ACTIVE EQ OFF The ACTIVE EQ function is turned OFF ACTIVE EQ FLAT Frequency response from speakers are flat ACTIVE EQ MUSIC Effective when listening to m
90. on mode Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys until DIMENSION appears on the display Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear or the front Soundfield is adjusted towards the front 68 whb D moe DOLBY PLI x vn etm v Soundfield is adjusted towards the rear DOLBYPL Ix 6 web oa Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication Center Width mode Pro Logic ix Music mode and Pro Logic I Music mode only Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys until CENTER WIDTH appears on the display e The CENTER WIDTH indication scrolls across the display e When the center speaker is switched OFF this mode will not be effective Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the left center right output Center image will be heard from center speaker only 8 whb F D oa Center image will be heard from left and right speakers only 6 web Doa vousy PL nx 8 eee HERENEN HE a e When in other position center image from center speaker left and right speakers can be heard simultaneously with various combinations Press
91. ons DOLBY H indicator lights up Wide space such as a movie theater DOLBY H indicator lights up DOLBY H OFF Cancel DOLBY H indicator goes off DOLBY H DH2 DOLBY H DH 3 e The Dolby Virtual Speaker mode will be available when the SPEAKERS A is ON and SPEAKERS B is OFF e Dolby Virtual Speaker is effective for sampling frequencies of 32k Hz 44 1kHz and 48kHz Dolby Headphone is effective for sampling fre quencies of 44 1kHz and 48kHz 38 EN DVD 6 channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six 5 1 output channels and the receiver you can enjoy surround sound playback INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DVD 6CH gt VOLUMEA V INPUT MODE 9 222 Preparations e Connect your DVD player to the DVD 6CH jacks of the receiver 10 e Turn on all other components that will be used e Complete Preparing for surround sound 20 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or DVD 6CH key to select DVD 6CH as the input source BB Select 6CH INPUT by pressing the INPUT MODE key e f speaker system B is on when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input mode it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically e The indication 6CH INPUT appears in the display during DVD 6 channel mode selection 3 Start playback of the DVD software Adjust the volume Notes e t is not possible to adjust t
92. product when the THX indicator is on THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes e g THX Cinema THX Surround EX Re equalization Re EQ The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie theatres using very different professional equipment Re Equaliza tion restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment Timbre Matching The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming In a movie theatre there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you In a home theatre you use only two speakers located to the side of your head The Timbre Matching feature filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers Adaptive Decorrelation In a movie theatre a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelop ment The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away
93. receiver A pair of large size Surround Back Speak ers are connected to the receiver Surround Back Speakers are not connected to the receiver SB LARGEx1 SB LARGEx2 SB OFF 75 LEJ If you selected SURR NML THX as the Surround Speaker setting SB NML THXx1 A single average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the receiver SB NML THXx2 A pair of average size Surround Back Speak ers are connected to the receiver Surround Back Speakers are not connected to the receiver SB OFF Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the SP SETUP display 2 Adjust the speaker volume level If you have a commercially available sound pressure meter set the meter readout to C at the listening position and adjust the sound volume of each channel so that the noise level will reach 75qB If you do not have a sound pressure meter start the volume level from Odb and adjust so that the level from each speaker is almost the same e Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step Be aware that the TEST TONE is quite a lod sound 0dB Press the A Y keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the SP LEVEL and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key 248 Press the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys for the following displays T TONE AUTO Adjust the volume level from each speaker by using test tone Test
94. ro Logic IIx e DTS e THX Surround EX TV SCREEN TV SCREEN TV SCREEN No Surround Back Speaker With Surround Back Speaker With Surround Back Left and Right Speakers The below image is for Dolby Virtual L Front Left Speaker Speaker mode sw Subwoofer c Center Speaker R Front Right Speaker TV TV SCREEN TV SCREEN SL Surround Left Speaker SR Surround Right Speaker SB Surround Back Speaker a SBL Surround Back Left Speaker SBR Surround Back Right Speaker Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of Digi dts a tal Theater Systems Inc THX Select2 and THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd THX may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved Surround EX is a With Front Left and Right Speakers trademark of Dolby Laboratories Used with permission Even if the speaker configuration is different from above this receiver will let you enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sources in a suitable condition for every speaker configuration 33 EN Ambience effects 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 mark
95. s applied to the surround channels of all 5 1 and 2 0 encoded game sources such as analog PCM DTS and Dolby Digital This accurately places all game audio surround information providing a full 360 degree playback environment THX Games Mode is unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field DVD 6 channel mode Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six 5 1 output channels and the receiver you can enjoy multi channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently the resulting sound quality sense of spaciousness and dynamic range are superb THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd In a movie theatre film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program This channel called Surround Back places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left front center front right surround right surround left and subwoofer channels This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before Movies that were created using the Dolby Dig
96. s the sleep timer period by 10 minutes 10 gt 20 gt 30 70 80 gt 90 gt Cancel gt 10 gt 20 The SLEEP indicator lights up CURDS OIGTAL DOLBY DIGITAL e Pressing the SLEEP key after the sleep timer has started allows you to check the remaining time period e To cancel the sleep timer turn the receiver OFF standby mode or press the SLEEP key repeatedly until the Sleep timer indicator disappears aie Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate The remote control is designed to retain setup codes in memory while you change batteries Registering setup codes for other components f SOURCE LCD f Source power SL o Tv Source keys Numeric keys 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 45 B Press the Source keys DVD 6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO AV AUX TV MODE The following table shows the type of components that can be registered in each Source key
97. speakers are connected inversely or the speaker Center Speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatura Place front and center This speaker stabilizes the sound image and with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers helps recreate sound motion correctly 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 isteners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Speaker impedance Subwoofer After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the Usually place the subwoofer in the front center position in the rear panel of the receiver connect speakers with matching istening room near one of the front speakers near the center impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other speaker Since the subwoofer has less directivity than other speak than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in ers it can be placed almost in any position that can offer the best low malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver requency reproduction according to the room layout Surround Back Speaker s Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position at the same height as the left and right surround speakers e Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above if you don t have a Ce
98. sts will be received in monaural Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys or TUNING lt lt gt gt keys to select the station STEREO lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo STEREO TUNED is displayed when a station is received Auto tuning The next station is tuned automatically Manual tuning Turn the knob or use the MULTI A V keys to select the desired station Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY ENTER i Tune to the station you want to store B Press the MEMORY ENTER key while receiving the station Blinks for 20 seconds Lights for 20 seconds STEREO a AUTO al ay H i f heal oF MEMORY 0 F E F PY bel E E EE B agy RY Proceed to step within 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds elapse press the MEMORY ENTER key again 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob to select one of the station presets 1 40 Press the MEMORY ENTER key again to confirm the setting e Repeat steps A and to store as many stations as necessary e If you store a station at a previously used preset the old station will be replaced by the new one 318 Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations i Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive up to 40 Press the Numeric
99. 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 of the system installation to prevent malfunction Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound 33 This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software and audio source Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy e THX Select2 Cinema e THX MusicMode e THX Games e THX Surround EX e Dolby Digital EX e Dolby Pro Logic IIx e Dolby Digital e Dolby Virtual Speaker e Dolby Headphone e DTS ES e DTS Neo 6 e DTS 96 24 e DTS e DSP Mode Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration 27 Without going through a complicated manual setup procedure this function automatically measures the capacity of your speaker system speaker layout and acoustic specifications of your listening room correctly with the provided microphone and provides the best listening environment ACTIVE EQ 2 ACTIVE EQ mode will produce
100. switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage If not it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction AC voltage selector switch AC 220 AC 110 240V am 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR L 0000000 Oooooooooo00 _ 00000000000 Note Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTU RE CAUTION RISK OF El DO NOT OPEN LECTRIC SHOCK A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERV INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVI CEABLE PARTS CE PERSONNEL gt LERT THE USER TO DANGEROUS VOL CLOSURE THAT O CONSTITUTE A ERSONS THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE THE PRESENCE O RISK OF ELECT HEAD SYMBOL S INTENDED TO F UNINSULATED TAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S AY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE RIC SHOCK TO HE EXCLAMATION RIANGLE IS INTEN VS S 2 atm AINTENANCE SE DED TO ALERT TH RVICING INSTR
101. t INPUT Input level adjustment analog mode only 28 MIDNIGHT Midnight mode ON OFF Dolby Digital and DTS mode only 4 PANORAMA Panorama mode ON OFF DIMENSION Dimension adjustment 2 CENTER WIDTH Center width adjustment 4 CENTER IMAGE Center image adjustment Neo 6 Music mode only 4 DUAL MONO Dual Mono selection Dolby Digital mode only The adjustment is only temporary for the current input selection The value will return automatically to the original setup value when the power is turned on off Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic IE Music mode only e If you have selected SB NML THXx1 or SB LARGEx1 SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the setting as desired e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication Midnight mode Dolby Digital and DTS 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 and DTS 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
102. t Speaker presence and its size Volume level differences from each speaker Sound delay from speakers Room sound characteristics e Image of the measurement Place the microphone at a height of your ears Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers during the measurement The measurement may not be carried out properly because of speaking voice or other noise Keep it down while measuring Perform automatic calibration Use the a v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the AUTO SETUP and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key Use the 4 v keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select the CALI BRATE and press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key e The display which indicates start of the measurement START is displayed e If you wish not to start measuring use the amp W keys or MULTI lt gt keys to select RETURN and then press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to CALIBRATE display Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to start measuring e The display which indicates during the measurement Measur ing is displayed e It takes about 2 minutes to complete the measurement e If the provided microphone is not connected E01 No MIC is displayed and no measurement is performed e After the measurement is completed analyzing starts and
103. t or hal to almost any type of program source The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety of different factors One o the most important is reverberation the act of decaying elements o 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 origina signal These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources like CD television and FM radio You might enjoy trying the Arena Jazz Club Theater Stadium or Disco mode the nex time you watch a concert or sporting event DTS The DTS multi channel audio format is available on CD LD and DVD software DTS is a 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 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
104. t speaker Sub channel from the right speaker s DIGITAL DQ SY DIGITAL B mon j lt a B Poe a p Ce e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback To play a 96kHz DVD set the listen mode other than DSP mode 96kHz fs indicator lights up eWhen the listen mode is set to DSP mode the listen mode will automatically be Stereo Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver s display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Each time you press the DIMMER key the display brightness changes among the three available settings Select the brightness level you find most pleasing AUTO DETECT DOLBY PLILX 4 Sleep timer The sleep timer function turns the receiver OFF to the standby mode automatically when the set timer period has elapsed The sleep timer period can be set in 10 minute steps up to 90 minutes For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Press the SLEEP key repeatedly until the desired period before turning the receiver OFF standby mode is displayed e Each press increment
105. tone will be output from each speaker in order T TONE MANUAL Adjust the volume level from each speaker by using test tone Adjust the volume level from each speaker without using test tone Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to return to the SP LEVEL display T TONE OFF RETURN After selecting T TONE AUTO or T TONE MANUAL press the MEMORY ENTER key or the ENTER key to begin TEST TONE Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the volume level of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted For T TONE AUTO selection the test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each start ing from the Front Left speaker gt LEFT gt CNTR RIGHT gt SR SUBW SL SBL SBR e f you have selected SB NML THXx1 or SB LARGEx1 SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output AAL Za p z A FEELS e f the speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker level settings are reset For T TONE MANUAL selection press the A V keys or MULTI lt gt keys each time to select the speaker channel If T TONE OFF is selected test tone is not output Adjust the volume level from each speaker by listening the selected input source 24 Press the MEMORY ENTER key or the
106. ure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet then plug it back in while holding down the POWER ON STANDBY key For other countries e Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents With the power cord plugged in turn the POWER ON OFF of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory key OFF Then while holding down the POWER ON STANDBY key press POWER ON OFF key Amplifier Symptom 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 e The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF e Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack eConnect them properly referring to Connecting the speakers 45 e Adjust the volume to a proper level e Turn OFF the MUTE e Set the SPEAKERS switches to ON e Unplug the headphones plug 27 20 27 2 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 The speaker is not set up correctly e Connect it properly referring to Connecti the speakers 15 e Set it up properly referring t
107. usic ACTIVE EQ CINEMA Effective when watching movie ACTIVE EQ GAME Effective when playing video game It can be selected after AUTO SETUP is carried out 8 as F STEREO e f THX key is pressed ACTIVE EQ mode is changed to ACTIVE EQ FLAT automatically After that you can change the ACTIVE EQ mode by pressing the ACTIVE EQ key e ACTIVE EQ function will not be available when in REC mode Normal playback Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode and both THX and Virtual mode are off For the remote control unit press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to select TONE ON OFF 3 agy EN TINS When in TONE ON selection press the TONE key for the follow ing displays BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range TREBLE Select this to adjust the high frequency range Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI A V keys to adjust the sound quality 8 PBs oo Nl T he p Iiini aa OF ZT Ux 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 e This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals Setting the LOUDNESS remote control unit only You can a
108. vity impedance PHONO MM ccscsesissccsdeasicericcticc i iveuvie hentai 4mV 47 kQ CD DVD MD TAPE AV AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 6CH E E A A 300 mV 47 kQ Output level impedance REC OUT MD TAPE PRE OUT FRONT PRE OUT CENTER PRE OUT SURROUND PRE OUT SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Tone control 300 mV 1 KQ 1V 500 Q 1V 500 Q 1V 500Q 1V 500Q 1V 500 Q 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 kHz E E AE 6 dB 100 Hz Tuning frequency range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Usable sensitivity MONO VR 9080 1 3 pV 75 Q 13 2 dBf 75 kHz dev SINAD 30 dB KRF X9090D 1 6 pV 75 Q 15 2 dBf 75 kHz dev SINAD 30 dB 50 dB quieting sensitivity STEREO ipii 28 uV 75 Q 40 2 dBf 75 kHz dev Total harmonic distortion MONO 1 kHz 75 kHz dev c0cceeeeeees 0 5 65 dBf input STEREO 1 kHz 67 5 67 5 kHz dev 0 7 65 dBf input Signal to noise ratio MONO 1 kHz 75 kHz dev ccscceeeee 75 dB 65 dBf input STEREO 1 kHz 67 5 67 5 kHz dev Stereo separation 1 kHz Selectivity 400 kHz VR 9080 KRF X9090D Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 68 dB 65 dBf input EEE 40 dB AM tuner section Tuning frequency range 10 kHz step VR 9080 3 10 kHz step KRF X9090D 530 kHz 1 610 kHz 9 kHz step KRF X9090D 531 kHz 1 602 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20 dB
109. y be changed automatically depending on the input signal 36 Fixed to analog input Select this setting to play analog signals from a VCR etc If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Press the INPUT MODE key again Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Strip coating Loosen Speaker placement a Center Speaker Insert 8 Oe ana f i Front B Subwoofer L R Listening re Speakers e position L e E ZL NN Surround Back Surround Back Left Speaker Right Speaker Connection of banana plugs For VR 9080 Secure O Insert Surround Back Speaker For optimum results place the Surround Back speakers together for THX Select2 Cinema THX MusicMode and THX Games For Surround Back speaker you may place either two Surround Back speakers Surround Back Left Speaker and Surround Back Right Speaker for 7 1 channel surround sound system or one Surround Back Speaker for 6 1 channel surround sound system e Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured Front Left and Right Speakers Place at the front left and right of the listening position Front e Never short circuit the and speaker cords Speakers are required for all surround modes e f the left and right

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