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Kenwood KRF-V4550D Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. DVD SURROUND J SUB WOOFER VIDEO P 6ch INPUT VIDEO FRONT SURROUND OUT L R OUT L R CENTER OUT o a DVD player a L o o SUBWOOFER OUT VIDEO OUT Yellow RCA pin cord COAXIAL AUDIO Setting up the system To switch the speakers off press the MUTE key CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard e Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10 cm e Leave a space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Back panel 10 cm Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept Dolby Digital or PCM signals Connect components capable of outputting 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 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO CD player CD DVD OPTICS Optical fiber cable DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with a Dolby Digital or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
2. 00 00 a 09 B J B 8388 o Ee mm Use an antenna adaptor Commercially AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna FM outdoor antenna available J Connecting the system control Setting up the system Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations This unit is compatible only with the SL 16 mode The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the XS8 XS or XR connection mode If your component has the mode select switch set the con nected components to the SL16 mode CUG HOD SYSTEM CONTROL cord SYSTEM CONTROL e You may connect the system control cord to either the up or down jack EXAMPLE SL16 mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode SL16 Receiver Cassette deck eM SL16 XS XS8 XR or MD recorder eae SL16 XS XS8 CD player xs Record player e In order to take advantage of the system control operations the components must be connected to the correct jacks To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD jacks To use a cassette deck or MD recorder it must be connected to the MD TAPE jacks When using more than one CD player etc only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system contr
3. s PeT H X Subwoofer Fron cee Listening Surround position speaker Front speakers Place to the front left and right of the listening position Front speakers are required for all surround modes Center speaker Place front and center This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode Surround speakers Place to the direct left and right or slightly behind the listening position at even heights approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Required for surround playback Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds e Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above if you don t have a center speaker or a subwoofer you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround repro duction from the speakers you have available 46 Loading the batteries O Insert the batteries Remove the cover e Insert two AA size R6 batteries as indicated by the polarity mark ings Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Operating range Approx Remote sensor Infrared ray system e When pressing mor
4. Radio stations can be classified into RDS Radio Data System stations and other stations To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see the section entitled Using RDS MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL Use the INPUT SELECTOR or TUNER key to select the tuner EJ Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band Each press switches the band as follows FM AM AM or FM indicator AUTO MHz STEREO E Use the AUTO key to select the desired tuning method Each press switches the tuning method as follows AUTO indicator lights Z FM mug C MHz STEREO Z AUTO lit auto tuning AUTO not lit manual tuning 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 broadcasts will be received in monaural Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the station Frequency display Lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo FM AUTO TUNE TUNED is displayed when a station is received MHz STEREO Auto tuning Manual tuning The next station is tuned automatically Turn the knob press the key to select the desired station Using RDS Radio Data System RDS is asystem that transmits useful information in the form of digital data for FM broadcasts along with
5. 22 elf the speaker setting selects are changed the speaker level settings are reset Press the SET UP key e The receiver enters the mode for inputting the distance to the speakers Continued to next page Preparing for surround sound Input the distance to the speakers Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to front speakers _____ feet meters Distance to center speaker _____ feet meters Distance to surround speakers feet meters Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the distance to the front speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks LA ndication in feet Indication in meters SP STEREO The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet 0 3 to 9 0 m adjustable in 1 foot 0 3 m increments Press the SET UP key Repeat steps and to input the distance for each of the speakers Setup is complete when the input indication reappears SPQ QUI sw FE Display when all speakers have been selected The speakers you selected appear on the display Confirm that all he speakers have been correctly selected Input level adjustment analog sources only If the input level of an analog source signal is too high adjust the input level Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source who s input level you want t
6. 3 Do not connect power cords from components which power consump tion is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit na Analog connections Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords These cables transfer stereo audio signal in an analog form This means the audio signal corresponds to the actual audio of two channels These cables usually have 2 plugs on each end one red for the right channel and one white for the left channel These cables are usually packaged with the source unit or are available at your local electronics retailer Input mode settings CD DVD DVD 6ch and VIDEO2 inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connected component The initial factory settings is to use the digital audio signal for playback CD DVD DVD 6ch and VIDEO2 To use the analog audio input for playback instead if for example you have connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 input you must set the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD DVD or VIDEO2 Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switches the setting as follows In DVD 6ch play mode gt D AUTO digital input auto sound D MA
7. COAXIAL REG Connect the video signal and analog AUDIO audio signals to the VIDEO2 MONI TOR jacks RF digital demodula See Connecting video compo tor DEM 9991D sold separately DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO FE C ho 53 LD player PCM OUT To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator DEM 9991D Next connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks See Connecting video components 11 Preparations suonesedalg Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is used for indoors Place it as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction for best reception AM antenna terminal connections Push lever Insert cord Return lever Setting up the system FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor antenna is 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 Insert cord Pau FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Q terminal ae
8. e To return to the original indication repeat the above procedure e You also will need to change the name input to the remote control to MD The speaker indicator lights el OOF SW Press the SPEAKER key to switch the speakers on and off Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER and ON STANDBY keys suoneiado Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source you want to listen to The input sources change as shown below Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE or MD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD 6ch B start playback from the selected source E Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob VOLUME keys to adjust the volume Selecting VIDEO 2 MONITOR Depending on the component connected to the VIDEO 2 MONITOR jacks select either the VIDEO 2 setting or the MONITOR setting as appropriate 7 Normal playback Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT SOUND oO Kim a al o e PHONES MUTE SPEAKER MULTI Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the SOUND key to select
9. activate the PTY search mode SP a Po When an RDS broadcast is received the program type is shown on the display If no PTY data is available or if the station is not an RDS station NONE is displayed STEREO EB While the PTY indicator is lit use the MULTI CONTROL or TUNING lt lt gt keys to select the program type of your choice Program type table Program Type Name Display Program Type Name Display News NEWS Weather WEATHER Current Affairs AFFAIRS Finance FINANCE nformation NFO Children s Programmes CHILDREN Sport SPORT Social Affairs SOCIAL Education EDUCATE Religion RELIGION Drama DRAMA Phone In PHONE IN Culture CULTURE Travel TRAVEL Science SCIENCE Leisure LEISURE Varied Speech VARIED Jazz Music JAZZ Pop Music POP M Country Music COUNTRY Rock Music ROCK M National Music NATION M Easy Music EASY M Oldies Music OLDIES Light Classical Music LIGHT M Folk Music FOLK M Serious Classical Music CLASSICS Documentary DOCUMENT Other Music OTHER M NO PROG is displayed if this operation is attempted before performing the RDS Auto Memory operation Listening to radio broadcasts E Press the PTY key to start searching EXAMPLE Searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while searching Blinks STEREO Program type name display Display when a station
10. function as numeric keys If tuner is selected as the input source these keys are used to call up station presets SET UP key 6 Use to select speakers settings etc MENU key Use to operate other components SOUND key 27 Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi ence effects OSD key Use to operate other components MULTI CONTROL keys 6 Used to control a variety of settings P CALL 44 5 keys 23 lf tuner is selected as the input source these keys function as P CALL keys lt gt keys If CD or MDis selected as the input source these keys function as skip keys TUNING lt lt p gt gt keys If tuner is selected as the input source these keys function as tuning keys If CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input source these keys function as search keys GQ BASS BOOST key 18 Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range o P CALL P CALL mutA CONTROL EO RA IVIDEO1 VIDEO2 RC R0513 DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source this key functions as the multi CD player disc skip key A B key If TAPE is selected as the input source this A and B of a double cassette deck 100 key Use to select the disc number with the multi CD player INPUT SELECTOR keys DVD PHONO CD DVD TUNER MD TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 8 Selects the inputs and sets the remote control to operate the component regis ered at
11. the broadcast signal Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name RDS functions PTY Program Type Identification Search 24 Automatically tunes to a station that is currently broadcasting the specified program type genre PS Program Service Name Display Automatically displays the station name transmitted by the RDS station RDS AUTO MEMORY function 22 Automatically selects and stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory If fewer than 40 RDS stations have been stored in the preset memory regular FM stations will be stored in the remaining places Radio Text function Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS stations when you press the RDS DISP key There is NO RT display if no text data is transmitted The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast signal is received SP aQ OCR Note Some functions and function names may differ for certain countries and areas Before using a function utilizing the RDS be sure to perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to the description in Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY 22 21 Operations 2 suoneiado Using the RDS DISP Display key Pressing the RDS DISP key changes the contents of the di
12. the respective input MUTE key L192 Use to temporarily mute the sound POWER 1 0 key 46 Use to turn the receiver on and off DVD POWER key 29 Used to operate DVD player RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the re ceiver D J O TITLE key Use to operate other components RDS operation keys 22 24 Use to receive RDS broadcasts Names and functions of parts LISTEN MODE key 26 Use to select the listening mode RETURN key Use to operate other components ENTER key Use to operate other components lt lt key If tape is selected as the input source this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette the side facing away from the front of the deck BAND key 21 Use to select the broadcast band gt 1l key f CD is selected as the input source this key unctions as the play pause key f MD or TAPE is selected as the input source his key functions as the play key II key Use to operate other components O AUTO key 2R Use to select the auto tuning mode E key f CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input source this key functions as the stop key VOLUME keys 8 Use to adjust the receiver volume Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages When connecting the related system components be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting Do not conne
13. 5 dB 40 kHz dev 71 2 dBf input 60 dB 46 kHz dev 71 2 dBf input 36 dB Stereo separation DIN 1 kHz Selectivity DIN 300 kHz R 64 dB Frequency response 30 Hz 15kHz 0 5 dB 3 0 dB AM tuner section Tuning frequency range 1 531 kHz 1 602 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20dB 16 pV 600 V m Signal to noise ratio 30 mod 1 mV input ee 50 dB GENERAL Power CONSUMPTION cece cece ence scented see rr 220 W AC outlet SWITCHED total 90 W max Dimensions W 440 mm H 143 mm D 400 mm LLL Men teriera aetate TEs ie aeaa SEE rs PEER RRO EE ERNE 8 9 kg Notes 1 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be changed without notice 2 The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location under a water freezing temperature KENWOOD For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number
14. APE Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MONITOR jacks and start recording on the cassette deck connected to the MD TAPE jacks MD TAPE MONITOR recording Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select MD TAPE Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD TAPE jacks and start recording on the cassette deck connected to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks e To copy tapes using a double cassette deck refer to the instruction manual of the double cassette deck MONITOR function analog sources only You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks of the receiver If a graphic equalizer is connected the MONITOR key should be left in the on position Alternately if a cassette deck equipped with a 3 head system is connected to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks you will be able to monitor the just recorded signal while making recordings on the cassette deck By switching the MONITOR key on and off you can compare the sound of the source signal and the just recorded signal For more informa tion refer to the instruction manual of the connected component suoneiado Recording video Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source other than VIDEO1 you want to record Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record e Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source Start playback then start recording e With certain video soft
15. Before applying the power A Safety precautions Unpacking How to use this manual Special features Names and functions of parts Setting up the system Connecting audio components Connecting video components 2 Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input Digital Connections c eee Connecting the antennas suser Connecting the system control Connecting the speakers Preparing the remote control Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings 0 00 Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component 0 0 18 Adjusting the sound ou eee 18 Recording Recording audio analog sources Recording video Recording audio digital sources Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning non RDS radio stations Using RDS Radio Data System Using the DISPLAY key Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations 0 0 2 0 cece Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 23 Tuning by program type PTY search Ambience effects Surround modes Surround play DVD 6 channel playback eee Convenient functions Basic remote control operation for other COMPONEMS scsessssesesseseeseesesnerseeeeeeneies 29 DVD player operations ee 29 CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder operations In case of difficulty cel A Specifications suonesedalg How to use this ma
16. GND rr Video component 3 head cassette deck or Graphic equalizer 9 Moving Coil MC cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when another equilizer amplifier is connected SS Record player When you connect the video component to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks connect the video cord yellow RCA pin cords of the connected component to the VIDEO2 IN jack Connecting video components g Eu ssh H GOO 0o00 AE CREE DER RECOUT PLAYIN RECOUT PLAYIN f REC OUT PLAY IN CD DVD MD TAPE VIDEO2 MONITOR VIDE 1 Audio inputs and outputs Video inputs and outputs Yellow RCA pin cords VIDEO IN Video Inputs Yellow RCA pin cord Setting up the system A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks Preparations suonesedald 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
17. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF V4550D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60 4967 10 01 MA E2 ikw 0009 Operations Preparation Additional Information suonesedalg Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows AC 120V only AC 240V only AC 230V only AC 220V only AC 110 120 220 240V switchable U S A and Canada Australia Europe and U K China and Russia Other countries Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S EN LOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO ONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS p THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL OO THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI GLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES CE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE A mo N Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Unpacking Unpack the unit ca
18. NUAL digital input manual sound 6ch INPT DVD 6ch input L ANALOG analog input manual sound In other mode than DVD 6ch play mode r D AUTO digital input auto sound D MANUAL digital input manual sound ANALOG analog input manual sound Digital input Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD CD or LD player Analog input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck VCR or record player Auto sound In the auto sound mode AUTO SOUND indicator lights the receiver selects the listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM and the speaker setting The initial factory setting is auto sound on To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode use the INPUT MODE key to select D MANUAL manual sound However even when this setting is selected there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source signal If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Preparations suonesedalg Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 3 To AC wall outlet ee ee VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks You can connect an equal izer in Monitor mode or a video componentin Video 2 mode
19. UND operation FRONT 1kHz 0 7 T H D at 4Q one channel driven VAENE SIAI E AN IEAA AETI IEO E N 80 W 80 W CENTER 1kHz 0 7 T H D at 4Q one channel driven SURROUND 1kHz 0 7 T H D at 4Q one channel driven EESE OTONI A TALLET A EEN E TEETE 80 W 80 W E A E EE E EE SELER 0 05 1 kHz 40W 49 Dre T 40 Hz 60 kHz 0 dB 3 0 dB Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 PHONO MM Input sensitivity impedance PHONO MM iaai 2 5 mV 27 kQ 200 mV 47 KQ 200 mV 47 kQ 200 mV 47 KQ MONITOR IN VIDEO2 MONITOR DVD 6ch INPUT Output level impedance TAPE REC MONITOR OUT VIDEO2 MONITOR PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Tone control 200 mV 1 KQ 200 mV 1 ka 2 V 2 2 ko ARE ER 10 dB at 100 Hz SEEE 10 dB at 10 kHz DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency 0 008 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96kHz Input level impedance wave length Optical 15 dBm 21 dBm 660 nm 30nm Coaxial 0 5 Vp p 75 Q Specifications VIDEO section VIDEO inputs outputs VIDEO composite 0 eects teteeeeeeneeeeeeeee 1 Vp p 75Q FM tuner section Tuning frequency range 87 5 MHz 108 MHz Usable sensitivity DIN at 75 Q 1 3 HV 13 2 dBf 40 kHz dev S N 26 dB STEREO 45 UV 42 1 dBf 46 kHz dev S N 46 dB Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz 0 2 71 2 dBf input 0 8 71 2 dBf input Signal to noise ratio DIN weighted 6
20. age definition however may not be as accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded Center speaker Subwoofer SW Front speaker L R Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved 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 Center speaker era TV i Subwoofer SW B Front speaker L R h Surround speakers L R LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects Operations suoneiado Ambience effects Surround Play DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing When the analog signal or the digital signal except for the the DC mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts etc DOLBY DIGITAL sign
21. al is input DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC surround The PRO LOGIC video DVD or LD software bearing the DC potsy surrounn mark indicator lights up 3 STEREO 3 STEREO surround The 3 STEREO indica tor lights up INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR STEREO Normal stereo playback If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receiver s cur rent setting is input the DOWN MIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is performed to match the number of avaliable channels 3 Adjust the volume 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 To enjoy Dolby Digital surround as well as all the other listening modes from a single component be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component Connect the Dolby Digital compatible source component s Dolby Digital format digital audio signal to one of the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the back of the receiver Connect the normal audio signal correctly to the respective component s AUDIO jacks 78 m w 2 INPUT SELECTOR Preparations e Turn ON related components e Complete Preparing for su
22. cording to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy 25 Dolby Pro Logic amp Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater like surround sound from video software marked Di porey suRROUND The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left Center Right and Surround channel audio signals The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides up to 5 1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround DVD 6 channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with 6 channel output this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi channel encoding Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems RDS Radio Data System tuner The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions RDS Auto Memory to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs station name display to show you the name of the current broadca
23. ct the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed VIDEO 2 MONITOR jacks Thereceiver s VIDEO 2 MONITOR jacks can be used intwo different ways Make the appropriate setting for the component connected to the jack when the receiver is turned on Use as a VIDEO 2 jack You can connect a video deck or the like to these jacks and perform video playback and recording The initial factory setting is VIDEO 2 Use as a MONITOR jack You can connect a cassette deck or the like to these jacks and make use of the deck s monitoring function during recording Alternately you can connect a graphic equalizer to these jacks to apply compen sation to the Music signal To use the VIDEO 2 MONITOR jacks as MONITOR jacks hold down the MONITOR key of the main unit for more than two seconds so that the indication shown below appears MONITOR SP a STEREO MONITOR e To switch the setting back to VIDEO 2 once again hold down the MONITOR key for two seconds or more Notes Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere 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
24. e After a few minutes up to 40 RDS stations are preset in order from channel 01 e Stations already stored in the preset memory may be replaced by RDS stations i e If the RDS AUTO MEMORY function finds 15 RDS stations the stations currently preset at numbers 01 15 are replaced by the RDS stations Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number 1 Therefore be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations and RDS stations Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY 22 MULTI CONTROL MEMORY oo core Tune to the station you want to store EJ Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station Lights for 5 seconds FM A MHz STEREO PTONED Blinks for 5 seconds SP af Proceed to step EJ within 5 seconds If more than 5 seconds elapse press the MEMORY key again EJ Use the MULTI CONTROL to select one of the station presets 1 40 Press the MEMORY key to accept the setting e Repeat steps A B and to store as many stations as necessary e f you store a station at a previously used preset the old station will be replaced by the new one Receiving preset stations Numeric keys i Press TUNER to select the tuner as the source Listening t
25. e than one remote control key successively press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys Notes 1 The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks 2 When the remote controllable distance gets shorter than before replace both batteries with new ones Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction In such a case change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction w 15 Operations Preparations Additional Informatiion suonesedalg Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver s listening modes make sure to complete the speaker settings subwoofer front center and surround speakers as described below MULTI CONTROL SET UP POWER ED Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER and ON STANDBY key 8 Select a speaker system Press the SET UP key to make the subwoofer setting indica tion SUBW appear SPa DOR STEREO Usethe MULTI CONTROL to select the appropriate subwoofer setting SUBW YES A subwoofer is connected to the receiver SUBW NO No subwoofer is connected to the receiver e The initial setting is SUBW YES e Whe
26. elected LRG as the center speaker setting OD SURR LRG large Large surround speakers are con nected to the receiver SURR NML normal Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver No surround speakers are connected to the receiver gt SURR NO If you selected other than LRG as the center speaker setting gt SURR YES Surround speakers are connected to the re ceiver No surround speakers are connected to the receiver l SURR NO Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode ein steps E and B indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting E Adjust the volume levels for the speakers Sit in your normal listening position and listen to the test tone Adjust the volume levels for the speakers until all speakers seem to be equally loud Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the volume when the test tone is being output from the speaker channel to be adjusted The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output wie Sar ENS SP af The test tone issues from the speakers for 2 seconds at a time in the following sequence Lch gt Cch gt Rch gt RS gt LS gt SW gt Lch e f you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed
27. es 1 Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model 2 The charts above show the typical 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 In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer condition The microcomputer may malfunction unit cannot be operated or shows an erroneous display if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON or due to some other external factor If this happens execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating press POWER With the power cord plugged in turn the POWER key OFF Then while holding down the ON STANDBY key e Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the con tents of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory 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 Connect them properly referring to Connect ing the speakers e Adjust the volume to a proper level e Turn OFF the MUTE e Set the SPEAKERS switch es to ON The standby indicator blinks and sound is
28. frequency range sound quality adjustment 48 Cch center speaker level adjustment RS right surround speaker level adjustment G LS left surround speaker level adjustment SW subwoofer level adjustment INPUT input level adjustment NIGHT midnight mode on off A7 Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the setting as desired e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds Midnight mode Dolby Digital mode only When watching movies at night you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track like scenes with sudden increases in volume to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non specified parts This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track even when listening at low volumes Press the SOUND key several times until NIGHT is displayed e This can be selected only if CD DVD DVD 6ch or VIDEO2 is selected as the source and the listen mode is set to DOLBY DIGITAL Continued to next page 27 Operations Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the ON or OFF setting DIGITAL seg DoD Sw i e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds e Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the recei
29. is received STEREO Station name display e No sound is heard while PTY is blinking elf the desired program type cannot be found NO PROG is displayed then after several seconds the display returns to the original display To select another program type Repeat steps E B and B Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand 16 Surround modes Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5 1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked pgi poy Compared with previ ous Dolby surround Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality greater spatial accuracy and improved dynamic range ote Although a full set of speakers front left right and center surround eft and right and a subwoofer is required for true 5 1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program sources even if you connect only the front speakers Center speaker B D sm er SW Front speaker L R Cy Surround
30. is set to digital manual e Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode A video source cannot be recorded normally Tuner Symptom The software is copy guarded Cause e Copy guarded video software cannot be re corded Remedy Radio stations cannot be received o antenna is connected The broadcast band is not set properly e The frequency of the desired station is not uned e Connect an antenna e Set the broadcast band properly e Tune the frequency of the desired station 27 Mera Interference e Noise due to ignition noise from an automo bile e Noise due to interference from an electric appliance oise 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 re ceived by pressing the corresponding nu meric key 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 e Preset a station with a receivable frequency e Preset the station again 31 Additional Informatiion N Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN IEC DIN 1 kHz 0 7 T H D at 42 80W 80W Effective power output during SURRO
31. mponents CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component In order to Select the input source Refer to the following sections for details Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire Cassette deck operations RETURN TITLE SNE s8GNo REME Play lt lt Rewind Fast forward CoC c3 j gt 1l gt Play AIB 100 AUTO BASS BOOST DISC SKIP rt perform these operations the components must be connected to the system control jack 13 e When pressing keys in succession press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key Numeric keys function the same as the numeric keys on the original remote CD player operations Numeric keys Select tracks 5 RETURN TITLE ME SSOND LISTEN MODE Search COO Search etat Skip up gt gt Skip down DISC SKIP Ca gt 1l gt Play Pause ae 7 Disc skip jes raps ses cs E Stop PHONO CD DVD TUNER MD TAPE PHONO CD DVD TUNER MDJTAPE con MEET VIDEO VIDEQ2 VIDEO VIDEO L voLume L vorume RC R0513 RC R0513 MD recorder operations Numeric keys Select tracks SED Gi BEEN TRE lt a Search S amp S o gt Search lt lt lt Skip up gt gt Skip down gt i gt Play PHONO CD DVD TUNER MD TAPE a Stop VIDEO1 VIDEO2 L voLume RC R0513 Not
32. n the setting SUBW NO is selected the front speakers automatically are set to FRNT L G and the procedure skips to step e When subwoofer output sound is required select FRNT NML Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The front speakers setting indication FRNT appears SP ad 5 R sw 2 gi STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the appropriate front speakers setting connected to the receiver Large front speakers are connected to the receiver i FRNT NML normal Average size front speakers are FRNT LRG large Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The center speaker setting indication CNTR appears GQ Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the appropriate center speaker setting If you selected LRG as the front speakers setting gt CNTR LRG large A large center speaker is connected to the receiver CNTR NML normal An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver No center speaker is connected to the receiver CNTR NO If you selected NML as the front speakers setting gt CNTR YES A center speaker is connected to the receiver No center speaker is connected to the receiver L gt CNTR NO Press the SET UP key to accept the setting e The surround speaker setting indication SURR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the appropriate surround speaker setting If you s
33. nd processor which can decode the surround signal you want to listen to Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR QO Preparations e Connect your DVD player to the DVD 6ch jacks of the receiver e Turn on all other components that will be used e Complete Preparing for surround sound A0 Select DVD 6ch as the input source e Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select DVD 6ch mode B Select 6ch INPT by pressing the INPUT MODE key EJ Start playback of the DVD software Adjust the volume e It is not possible individually to adjust the volume level or sound quality SET UP SOUND of the separate channels when the receiver is in the DVD 6ch 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 Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER MULTI CONTROL Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode Press the SOUND key to select the item you want to adjust Each press switches the selection as listed below Note that some items are not displayed in certain modes BASS low frequency range sound quality adjustment 48 TREB high
34. not output e Speaker cords are short circuited e Turn the power off eliminate the short circuit ing then turn on the power again Sound is not output from one of the speakers The speaker cord is disconnected e Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers 4 Sound is not output from the surround speakers and or the center speaker or their sound is very small e The surround speaker cords and or the center speaker cord is disconnected e A surround mode has not been engaged e The surround and or center volume controls are set to the minimum level e Connect it properly referring to Connecting a the speakers e Select a surround mode e Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone 26 A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input selector is selected e The audio cord from the turntable is not con nected to the PHONO jacks e The turntable is not grounded e Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks e Connect the grounding wire to the GND termi nal on the rear panel When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using a DVD player the sound is cut off soon after it starts e There are many possible causes for this prob lem depending on the type of DVD player used e Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source X No sound is produced during playback from a DVD player The input mode
35. nual This manual is divided into three sections Preparations Operations and Additional Information Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible However since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components connecting the system can be fairly complex Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty trouble shooting and Specifications Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit s memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 3 days e Power mode e Input selector settings e Device preset e Picture output e Speaker ON OFF e Volume level e BASS TREBLE INPUT level e Subwoofer ON OFF e Dimmer level onitor ON OFF D TAPE settings 6ch 2ch input setting Listen mode setting Speaker settings nput mode setting idnight mode setting Broadcast band Frequency setting Preset stations e Tuning mode Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software Select a surround mode ac
36. o adjust e You can store a separate input level for each input source If the MONITOR function is on you can store an input level for when MONITOR is on independently of the input levels for the input sources Press the SOUND key several times until the INPUT indica tion appears Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the input level SP ag STEREO e The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight sec onds e The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings 0 3 and 6 The initial setting is 0 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication Normal playback Preparing for playback 17 Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback INPUT MODE ON STANDBY POWER MUTE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKER Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD DVD DVD 6ch or VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used DD Selecting MD TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is TAPE To change the source name associated with the MD TAPE jacks to MD follow the steps below Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE Operations Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds e The source indication changes to MD
37. o radio broadcasts EJ Enter the number of the preset you want to receive up to 40 Press the numeric keys in the following order For 15 press 5 For 20 press y 0 e If you make a mistake entering a two digit number press the 10 key several times to return to the original display and start again AUTO MEN SPQ L R TONED Operations EJ Press TUNER to select the tuner as the source 2 Use the P CALL 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 gt key does the following 01 gt 02 gt 03 gt 38 gt 39 40 01 02 03 Pressing the P CALL me key does the following 01 02 03 38 39 40 01 02 03 Holding down the key lets you skip through the presets receiv ing each for 0 5 seconds a piece 24 suoyesadg Tuning by program type PTY search This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program genre you want to listen to Under certain receiving conditions it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search MULTI TUNING CONTROL lt lt gt gt Preparations e Execute the RDS auto memory procedure e Set the broadcast band to FM e Tune to an RDS station Press the PTY key to
38. ol e Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the SL16 system control mode Do not make system connections with equipment that is not SL16 compatible e Some MD players are not system control compatible You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment Notes 1 SL16 equipment cannot be combined with XR XS and XS8 equipment for system operations If your equipment consists of this kind of combination please do not connect any system control cords Even without system control cords normal operations can be carried out without effecting performance Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment 3 Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals is Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck con nected to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jacks SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source component the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically Synchronized Recording Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD MD or analog discs 13 Preparations suojesadg suonesedalg uojpewojuj pjeuonippy C
39. onnecting the speakers Strip coating a lt en Insert the cord Push the lever Return the lever ay Setting up the system e Never short circuit the and speaker cords e f the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver connect speakers with matching imped ance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver Front Speakers Left FRONT SPEAKERS RED 4 89 BLUE JENTER SPEAKER 4 82 GREEN Center Speaker OAO SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Powered subwoofer SURROUND SPEAKERS ORANGE 4 89 GRAY Pa Left Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Speaker placement Center speaker
40. our DVD player is not listed in the list above perform the set up for either Group 1 or Group 2 When the set up is successful then your DVD player falls into that particular group How to operate the DVD player with the remote control 1 Pressing the DVD Power key for more than 2 seconds turns the DVD player on or off 2 To carry out the functions of the DVD player first press the DVD Power key then press each key for each operation as explained in the DVD operation pages in the operating instructions In this case the DVD operation mode is retained for 15 seconds after pressing any of those DVD operation buttons To turn the receiver operation mode within 15 seconds press the RECEIVER key DVD player operation keys You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD DVD player Numeric keys Select tracks DVD POWER RECEIVER MENU Menu Receiver mode O TITLE Title TITLE ca al A Cursor 1 OSD OSD en hos Bis Vv Cursor lt Cursor 4 MULTI CONTROL C OEC gt Cursor gt NU OSD RETURN WE SOUND LISTEN MODE RETURN Return lt lt Search Search CJ BASS BOOST eae care Z ENTER Enter E a 55 a es a Stop IVIDEO1 VIDEO2 COC MUTE a cat Ca Sy gt Play 1 Pause L voLume RC R0513 Operations suoneiado Basic remote control operations for other co
41. refully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage If your unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee the person or company receiving the unit can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materi als for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Accessories FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Batteries R6 AA 2 Remote control unit 1 Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly reset the micro computer referring to In case of difficulty 31 Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine alcohol etc for these agents may cause discoloration In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform the plastic component Contents Caution Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation A
42. rround sound speaker settings 6 e Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you wish to playback 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 0 Start playing the video software EJ Press the LISTEN MODE key to select the listening mode The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input If the input mode is set to digital auto AUTO SOUND lights the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of input signal and the speaker settings Each press of the LISTEN MODE key switches the setting as listed below The listening mode settings are different depending on the type of input signal When the DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input The DOLBY DIGITAL PROLOGIC or 3 STEREO indicator lights up DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL surround PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC surround 3 STEREO 3 STEREO surround STEREO Normal stereo playback When you select DOLBY DIGITAL SPa DIGITAL DVD 6 channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six 5 1 output channels and the receiver you can enjoy surround sound playback When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as CD no sound is produced or noise may be heard To avoid this situation make sure that you connect the component to the receiver s DVD 6ch INPUT jacks through a surrou
43. speakers L R LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep bass performance in the other surround modes The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources such as video and Laserdisc software marked DOC Foy surrounn This receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround home video software Surround signal is monaural Center speaker P Subwoofer SW Front speaker L R oh O Surround speakers L R Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode the surround informa tion is redirected to the front left and right speakers This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded Dialog positioning and sound im
44. splay Each press switches the display mode as follows PS Program Service name display i RT Radio Text display Frequency display PS Program Service name display The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broadcast is received If no PS data was sent NO PS is displayed Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting RDS stations RDS AUTO MEMORY This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory In order to use the PTY function the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function BAND INPUT SELECTOR EJ S ERE i 01109358 AUTO MEMORY Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the tuner B Use the BAND key to set the broadcast band to FM E Press and hold the MEMORY key for more than 2 seconds SP a UDE STEREO STEREO AUTO st TONED RT Radio Text display Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrolls across the display NO RT or RT is displayed if the current RDS station does not provide RT data SP Lr R STEREO AUTO TONED Frequency display Displays the frequency of the current station SPa UDE STEREO
45. st station and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type PTY Program TYpe search Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear Names and functions of parts Frequency display En PRO LOGIC cen Hada display AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator Band indicators S DIRECT indicator Speakers indicat peakers indicator AUTO indicator Ta MEMO indicator FNE pici TAL ge SP TLVOL MUTE indicator LER nyol LCR AM PRO LOGIC S DIRECT LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR mm __ ST indicator kHz DOWN MIX lew PTY st ls L TUNED indicator RDS indicators DOWN MIX indicator MONITOR indicator Speaker selection indicators 3 STEREO indicator Input channel indicators STEREO indicator Output channel ndeas Display D VOLUME CONTROL STAIIDBY ig PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO o o INPUT SELECTOR 170 L ON STANDBY Mm A se e wen MONTOR SOUND _ _LISTENMODE SOURCE DIRECT MULTI CONTROL ON OFF SPEAKER MUTE O O Q BAND AUTO MEMORY i POWER key DIMMER key 20 MEMORY key 22 Use to switch the main power ON OFF Use to adjust the brightness of the display Use to store radio stations in the preset ON STANDBY 0 key 6 Use to select the REC MODE memory Use to switch the po
46. the tone mode to be adjusted BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range Press the SOUND key once TREB Select this to adjust the high frequency range Press the SOUND key twice SP STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL to adjust the sound quality e The bass and treble levels are adjustable from 10 to 10 in 2 step increments e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds Once touch low frequency emphasis bass boost You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is inthe PCM stereo and analog stereo mode 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 Switching back to the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again Normal playback Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key SPQ AI TE MUTE Z sw ai os ee os Blinks To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE indicator goes off e Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the volume SOURCE DIRECT playback analog sources only Use this function to pass the source material direct to the amplifier bypassing any audio processing Press the SOURCE DIRECT key e When you press the LISTEN MODE SOUND or SET UP keys or switch
47. to another input source SOURCE DIRECT playback will be canceled To cancel Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again e If SOURCE DIRECT playback was activated when using a surround mode cancelling it reactivates the previous surround mode Listening with headphones Press the SPEAKER key so that the speaker indicator goes off ake sure the SP indicators are turned off SP ad oou EF e If you turn off all of the speakers when in the surround mode the mode is canceled as well resulting in stereo playback e The speakers do not switch off during the 6ch INPUT mode Select the other input mode 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack Use the VOLUME CONTROL VOLUME to adjust the volume Recording Recording audio analog sources 19 MONITOR aa moc WG mime INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source When recording a music source switch the VIDEO2 MONITOR setting to MONITOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source other than MD TAPE you want to record Set the cassette deck to record Start playback then start recording Recording tapes or MD with MONITOR function When recording a music source switch the VIDEO2 MONITOR setting to MONITOR 7 Operations MONITOR gt MD TAPE recording Press the MONITOR key Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other than MD T
48. ver s display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music Each time you press the DIMMER key the display brightness changes among the three available settings Select the bright ness level you find most pleasing ma L Jle JiR PRO LOGIC w Ho SL s SR F SP LJLCJLE PRO LOGIC Js D 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback To play a 96kHz DVD set the listen mode to STEREO e When 96kHz appears in the display press the LISTEN MODE key the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operations The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player Group 1 DV 4900 DV 4070B DV 2070 DV 203 DVF 9010 DVF K7010 DVF 5010 DVF R9030 DVF R7030 DVF 3530 and DV 402 Group 2 DV 4050 DV 303 DVF R6030 DVF K5020 DVF 5020 DVF 3020 and DVF 3030 Depending on your KENWOOD DVD model you need to set up your receiver remote control as follows To set for Group 1 DVD players Press the numeric 1 key while pressing the POWER key not the DVD Power key on your remote control To set for Group 2 DVD players Press the numeric 2 key while pressing the POWER key not the DVD Power key on your remote control e f y
49. ware recording may not be normal due to the copy guard condition 31 Recording audio digital sources Switch on the REC mode to record a digital input source Usually use the A REC Auto Record mode to record audio input sources When the digital mode changes during recording in the A REC mode the audio may be interrupted momentarily Recording music in A REC or M REC mode DIMMER INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source CD DVD or VIDEO2 you want to record Set the cassette deck to record Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A REC or M REC mode e The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below REC MODE off The digital input record mode is switched off A REC MODE The digital input signals Dolby Digital or PCM are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording M REC MODE The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode Recording For A REC mode E oca STEREO E oca STEREO For M REC mode DIGITAL STEREO DIGITAL STEREO Play the source from the beginning and start recording e f the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the DIMMER key Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning non RDS radio stations
50. wer ON STANDBY when MONITOR key 3 SOURCE DIRECT key Lia the POWER is turned ON Use to monitor the source that is connected Use to pass the source material direct to STe STANDBY indicator to the VIDEO2 MONITOR jack amplifier MULTI CONTROL key VOLUME CONTROL knob INPUT SELECTOR knob 8 Use to control a variety of settings PHONES jack A9 Use to select the input sources SET UP key 46 Use for headphone listening Use to select speakers settings etc SPEAKER key A7 Surround indicators Use to turn the speaker ON OFF DOLBY DIGITAL indicator 26 MUTE key 9 Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Use to temporarily mute the sound Digital mode SOUND key 27 PRO LOGIC indicator 20 Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience Lights when the receiver is inthe PRO LOGIC effects mode BAND key 2 3 STEREO indicator 26 Use to select the broadcast band Lights when the receiver is inthe 3 STEREO AUTO key 21 mode Use to select the auto tuning mode O INPUT MODE key 7 LISTEN MODE key 26 Use to switch between the digital and analog Use to select the listening mode inputs Standby mode While standby indicator is lit this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of current for back up This system can be switched ON by using the remote control Preparations suonesedalg Remote control unit Numeric keys 23 If CD or MDis selected as the input source these keys

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