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Kenwood VR-8050 Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. nnan l COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT CD DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO2 _ VIDEO 3 2 f VIDEO OUT COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND DIGITAL OUT OUT L R OUT L R AUDIO CENTER DVD Player OUT mmr r ra SUBWOOFER OUT S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cord S Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Subwoofer Use these terminals if you Surround Back Speakers wish to connect to a Sur Use these terminals if you Surround Speakers round Back Speaker with wish to connect to Surround the SETUP of SB SWAMP Back Speakers with the Surround Speakers SB or to connect toa SETUP of SB SW AMP __ Subwoofer with the SETUP SW or SB SW AMP OFF Powered Right Left of SB SW AMP SW Right Left Subwoofer Surround Back Speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER When connecting a single Surround Back Speaker through a power amplifier to PRE OUT jack connect it as ___ 0000 PRE OUT above and select SB F secscccecce SW AMP SB at
2. Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx 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 DU bousysurrouno This is achieved with an intelli gent 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 LOGICII s fea tures It creates 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel surround sound from stereo or 5 1 channel signals This feature provides you an astonishing ambience 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 LOGICIx 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 characteris tics to produce a calibrated high level surround sound playback while the MUSIC mode has user adjustable characteristics to offer the three optional controls like Dimension 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
3. STEREO Normal stereo playback os DTS 96 24 When the analog signal or the digital signal except for DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input PLIx MOVIE PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLIx MUSIC PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLIx GAME PRO LOGIC IIx surround GAME mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLU MOVIE PRO LOGIC I surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLWH MUSIC PRO LOGIC I surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLIE GAME PRO LOGIC II surround GAME mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up NEO 6 CINEMA NEO 6 surround CINEMA mode The NEO 6 indicator lights up NEO 6 MUSIC NEO 6 surround MUSIC mode The NEO 6 indicator lights up W STEREO Normal stereo playback The STEREO indicator lights up 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 Ed DSP mode Digital Signal Processor DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music or video source Pressing the DSP key or DSP Mode key will d
4. Disc skip lt 4 Search gt Search gt 11 Play pause 39 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Other components operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component TV operation keys VCR operation keys a SRC Power oe a TV Power Source power Ti 2 a Be f A A Cursor up i V Cursor down Numeric keys Fo RO v Cursor down Numeric keys lt i Cursor left Enter 7 lt i Cursor left Cursor right 3 Cursor right Exit iG Exit 7 LED Guide TV mute a Input Sel Menu Last ohana Guide Input selection Menu Last CH CH Last channel Channel Channel nput Ty YOL lt lt sib gt Fast Forward Record Display Ii Pause gt il gt Play m Stop lt Display DVD Player operation keys SRC Power Source power Numeric keys Select tracks Enter Page w a Page down or up A Cursor up Vv Cursor down lt 1 Cursor left Cursor right OSD On Screen Display Menu Disc Skip qa Search gt Search Return _ Disc Sel Disc selection bP Skip up i Ha Skip down E Stop Top Menu Title ii gt Play 40 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operation
5. SURR LARGE SURR OFF If you selected other than LARGE as the Center Speaker setting SURR NORMAL Average size Surround speakers are i connected to the receiver Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF SURR OFF e When the setting SURR OFF is selected the procedure skips to step Press the key or gt keys again to accept the setting e The Surround Speaker setting indication SB appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Surround Speaker setting SB NORMAL Average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the receiver Large Surround Back Speaker is con nected to the receiver Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF SB LARGE SB OFF If you selected NORMAL as the Surround Speaker setting connected to the receiver Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF i SB NORMAL Average size Surround Back Speaker is SB OFF e After setting SB Surround Back from OFF to NORMAL SB SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal Press the key or gt key again to accept the setting e The Subwoofer remix setting indication SW RE MIX appears 18 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V
6. Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS Dolby Digital or PCM signals Connect components capable of outputting DTS Dolby Digital or standard PCM CD format digital signals If you have connected any digital components to the receiver be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully oo 000000 000 j p a E COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD DVD VIDEO 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Optical ci fib bl meee cD Player or DVD Player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO ri a RF digital demodulator Commercially avail able OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Optical fiber cable Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video compo nents A COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Component with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video compo nents m DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO PCM OUT LD Player To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to the RF digital demodulator C
7. Technol Ace 37 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player Setup codes DTV decoders setup codes Setup Codes Makers Setup Codes Aiwa 064 Panasonic 1120 Apex Digital 0672 0717 0755 0794 0795 0796 Pioneer 1010 0797 0830 Princeton 0113 0295 Blue Parade 057 Samsung 1190 DVD2000 052 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490 Emerson 059 Sensory Science 1126 Sharp 1010 Enterprise 059 Fisher 0670 Cassette deck Setup codes Kenwood 0070 0071 0092 0183 0205 0233 0234 0251 0386 CD and MD players setup codes Kenwood 0028 0037 0190 0338 0339 0340 GE 0522 GPX 0769 Go Video 0715 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Harman Kardon 0582 Hitachi 0573 Hiteker 0672 JBL 0702 JVC 0558 LH 0717 Kenwood 0490 onka 0711 Koss 0651 agnavox 0503 arantz 0539 icrosoft 0522 intek 0717 itsubishi 0521 esa 0717 Onkyo 0503 Oritron 0651 Panasonic 0490 Philips 0503 Pioneer 0525 Polk Audio 0539 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 0571 0717 Rowa 0823 Sampo 0698 Samsung 0573 Sanyo 0670 Shinsonic 0533 Sony 0533 Sylvania 0675 Technics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 Urban Concepts 0503 Yamaha 0490 0539 0545 Zenith 0503 0591 0523 0626 0677 0681 0826 0858 0859 1490 38 EN Basic remote control
8. Wards 0047 0048 0060 0081 White Westinghouse XR 1000 Zenith Cable setup codes ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell amp Howell 0014 Bell South 0899 inolta Director 0476 itsubishi General Instrument 0003 0476 0810 otorola GoldStar 0144 NEC Hamlin 0009 Olympus Jerrold 0003 0014 0276 0476 0810 Optimus 0162 1048 1062 emorex 0000 Orion otorola 0276 0810 1106 Panasonic 0225 0616 1062 Pace 0237 Penney Panasonic 0000 Pentax Paragon 0000 Philco Philips 0305 Philips 0618 1081 1181 Pioneer 0144 0877 1877 Pioneer Pulsar 0000 Polk Audio Quasar 0000 Proscan Regal 0273 Pulsar Runco 0000 Quasar Samsung 0144 RCA 0760 Scientific Atlanta 0008 0477 0877 1877 Realistic 0048 0104 Sony 1006 ReplayTV Starcom 0003 Runco Supercable 0276 STS Tocom 0012 Samsung Torx 0003 Sanky Toshiba 0000 Sansui Zenith 0000 35 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV setup codes AOC Setup Codes 0019 0030 Admiral 0093 0463
9. key 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 5 Selecting MD TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is TAPE To change the source to MD follow the steps below Hold down the MD TAPE key for more than 2 seconds e The source indication changes to MD e To return to the original indication repeat the above procedure Selecting the speaker system Press the A SPEAKERS B key to select the speaker system to be used AON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A erminals on the rear panel BON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B erminals on the rear panel No sound will be heard from he subwoofer A B ON Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel o sound from the speakers Use this setting when istening with headphones for stereo sound in all playback modes The display segments are different depending on he type of input signal A B OFF The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit B apja e Selecting 6CH INPUT by pressing the INPUT MODE key whereby DVD 6CH is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automa
10. s setting TV Input key CD player Stereo key 20 Use when in TV operation TV mute key Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO 7EN 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 Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference 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 3 Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit N 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 I
11. PHONO RIAA response 40 Hz 20 kHz 1 5 dB 3 0 dB Maximum input level PHONO MM cccccccccciscisiccscseseseesscees 40 mV 1 T H D at 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio IHF 66 PHONO MM ioiii aiian tiaara 75 dB CD DVD TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 6CH Sccustossasoeshs Seucsyt cus Cosas seuss caucsSuseeessaesessusasideacuosssdesasharextustrseeeweceeet 95 dB Loudness control VOLUME at 30 GB level iiaae 6 dB 100 Hz Input sensitivity impedance PHONO MM lt 0 iccccsccsscccisccsstscectseserstsceerstesecorsacaiicis 6 0 mV 47 kQ CD DVD TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 6CH 500 mV 47 kQ p a oes eau cain E E TT 500 mV 1kQ PRE OUT SURROUND BACK CHANNEL 1V 1kQ PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1V 1kQ Tone control 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 kHz DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency 0 0 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Input level impedance wave length Optical 15 dBm 24 dBm 660 nm 30 nm CORK al ssiss cd ccccnsanstacanssnscinsancnacecseacennsesvisasansunsessberded 0 5 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO inputs outputs S VIDEO luminance signal S VIDEO chrominance signal COMPONENT VIDEO inputs outputs 1 Vp p 75Q 0 286 Vp p 75 Q COMPONENT VIDEO luminance signal 1 Vp p 75Q COMPONENT VIDEO CB CR signal 0 32 Vp p 75 Q FM tuner section Tuning frequency range ccece ee
12. 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 as 2nd VID1 key Remote Setup 9 9 2VID1 TV TV as 2nd VID2 key Remote Setup 9 9 2VID2 TV TV as 2nd CD DVD key Remote Setup 9 9 2CD DVD TV TV as 2nd TV key Remote Setup 9 9 2TV TV VID1 as 2nd TV key Remote Setup 9 9 2TV VID1 VID1 as 2nd VID2 key Remote Setup 9 9 2VID2 VID1 VID1 as 2nd CD DVD key Remote Setup 9 9 2CDDVD VID1 VID1 as 2nd VID1 key Remote Setup 9 9 2VID1 VID1 34m E To clear the re assignment and reset the remote contro to its original operation mode Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice then release the remote setup key O Press the Numeric key to enter 9 9 2 Press VID2 key twice When a re assignment is done the LED 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 the LED blink once and return to normal operation When in Tuner mode re assignment is not available Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components Source keys 00 tid fo od oo SRC Power 009o God i CI 00 0o00 0 0 ie 0 00 amm 00000 0000 0000 0 0
13. the Center Width control allows various adjustment of the left center right speakers balance the Panorama mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers 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 LOGICIIx 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 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 de scribed below should be taken to avoid this situation To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system or an amplifier with a built in DTS Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digital output S P DIF AES EBU or TosLink of a CD LD or DVD player All models are incorporated with the DTS decoder DTS ES DTS ES Digital Theater System Extended Surround
14. 000000000 speaker settings 4Z SPEAKERS 8 169 FRONT B TORORO FRONT A CENTER la etro cho chh Right Left Front Speakers B Center 0 0 Speaker Right Left Front Speakers A 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 18 155 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 oeo O ooo oO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Camcorder other VCR video game or portable MD Player S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT e To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key 20 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 unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord you can get better picture quality 165 Connecting the antennas AM Loop Antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors Place it as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction for best reception AM Antenna Terminal connections Push l
15. 0802 Pioneer 0679 Portland 0092 Princeton Prism Proscan Profitronic Proton Pulsar Quasar RCA RadioShack Radix Randex Realistic DSS setup codes Mater Seupeodes Alpha Star 0772 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 Dishpro 0775 1005 Echostar 1005 0775 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Network System 0749 1749 1142 JVC 0775 Magnavox 0722 0724 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0869 Next Level 0869 Panasonic 0247 0701 Paysat 0724 Philips 1076 1142 0722 0724 0749 1749 Proscan 0392 RCA 0566 0392 0143 0855 RadioShack 0869 SKY 0856 Samsung 1109 Sony 0639 Star Choice 0869 Toshiba 0749 0790 1749 Uniden 0724 0722 Zenith 0856 1856 Runco SSS Sampo Samsung Sansei Sansui 0800 0817 0901 Sanyo 0804 Scimitsu Scotch Scott A 0179 0180 0236 Sears 0056 0154 0156 0747 0800 0802 Semivox Semp Sharp 0689 0807 Shogun Signature Sony Soundesign Squareview Starlite Supreme Sylvania 0171 0800 0818 0903 Symphonic 0800 TMK 0804 TNCi Tandy Teac Technics
16. 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 requency 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 echnologies can be played in high sampling frequency multi channel audio with ordinary DVDs and CDs Neo 6 Neo 6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 mode CINEMA mode is for movie playback and MUSIC mode is for music playback DSP surround modes The DSP Digital Signal Processor used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields like ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM and DISCO It is compatible with almost any kind of program source DVD 6 channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with 6 channel output this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi channel encoding Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sou
17. 9 S oo joGQDo S oo 2l ow Infrared ray system 00 joo00 jo000 00000 o e When pressing more than one remote control key successively press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys Notes 1 The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks 2 When the remote controllable distance gets shorter than before replace both batteries with new ones 3 Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction In such a case change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction Gen For the U S A FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits or 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
18. Adventura 0800 Aiko 0092 Aiwa 0701 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Apex Digital 0748 Asha 0804 Audiovox 0092 0623 0802 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell amp Howell 0016 Beaumark 0804 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236 0817 0901 0051 0178 0251 0451 i 0807 0809 081 1 1147 Gibralter i 0030 GoldStar A 0178 0802 0814 Gradiente 0800 Grunpy Hallmark Harley Davidson Harman Kardon Harvard Havermy Hitachi nfinity nteq JBL JCB JVC KEC TV CXC 0180 Kenwood Calix 0802 odak Candle 0030 Konka g A 0703 0707 Carnivale 0030 LG Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 LXI A 0156 0178 0747 Changhong 0765 Cineral 0092 Citizen 0030 0060 0092 0802 0816 Concerto 0056 GA 0178 0804 Contec 0180 TC i 0060 0800 0804 Craig 0180 agnavox 3 3 0800 0818 1254 Crosley 0054 agnasonic Crown agnin Curtis Mathes 0047 0054 0056 0060 0154 0166 0451 0466 1147 1347 ajestic arantz Cybernex arta Daewoo 0451 0623 0816 atsushi
19. REC MODE MANUAL 5 gB onca STEREO oO Do GB 5 Start playback then start recording e If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the DIMMER key 23 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one touch operation Tuning radio stations MULTI CONTROL E 666 ooo 6 o 2221 22 0 Qlom TUNER AUTO BAND lt 95 600200000 qaD TUNER O oN of 00090 CO To fe 00 och N o Tune lt lt Tune gt gt conde g Ce a oj000 ol ie gt c a o Use the TUNER key to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band Each press switches the band B68 5 pm paf ul mm sma ha FET E Use the AUTO key 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 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 knob or Multi A V keys or Tune lt lt gt keys to select the station STEREO lights when a broadcast is being rece
20. a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or 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 8 B y D D PRO LOGIC Soundfield is in neutral position PROLOGIC B o8 z Soundfield is adjusted towards the rear B B E PROLOGIC Center Width mode Pro Logic Ix Music and Pro Logic IT 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 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 PRO LOGIC a oB z B BOBB se mm mees seems seee soore moen saree seeme ee ee iunea niiin a Center image will be heard from left and right speakers only 8 oB y romac B BBB Ha HE GH HE ER ER H e When in other position
21. and dynamic range are superb The indication 6CH INPUT appears in the display during DVD 6 channel mode selection 28 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD DVD or LD carrying the DTS mark DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the gal pony mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts etc DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video DVD or LD software bearing the potsy surrounp mark eee 6 o 338 0 Qom LISTEN MODE Input Selector Q Input Selector 90 lt 00090 O g g 600200090 00 980 o000D5 005 0 0 o 0 oo eS Input Mode Listen Mode A V 000 00000 DSP Mode 4 Preparations e Turn ON related components e Complete Preparing for surround sound speaker settings 12 e Use the 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 8 e Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog input Start playing the video software 2 Use the LISTEN MODE knob or Listen Mode A 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 l
22. center image from center speaker left and right speakers can be heard simultaneously with various combinations 31 EN Ambience effects Dual Mono made 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 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 input signal 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 Stereo output for Audio sound auro omnee DOLBY DIGITAL Se a rs e The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver s display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music Each time you press the DIMMER key the display brightness changes among the three available settings Select the brightness level you find most pleasing 8 wb g 8 was rie a aBa fi TT pi ita om i i o A Anais 4 32 EN 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback T
23. channel surround sound from stereo or 5 1 channel signals This feature provides you an astonishing ambience effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound Especially 7 1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound rom Surround Back speakers DTS and DTS ES DTS Digital Theater System is a 5 1 channel digital audio format that provides five full spectrum channels and one low frequency subwoofer channel for unprecedented clarity optimum channel separation and a wide dynamic range DTS ES Extended Surround presents 6 1 channels surround system with additional 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 produce 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 surround channels using matrix technology DTS ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5 1 channels surround system 6 1 channels surround with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back mportant When a DTS disc is played on a CD LD or DVD player noise may be output from the analog output It is recommended that you connect he digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit DTS 96
24. condition 42 Recording audio digital sources Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source Usually use the REC MODE AUTO to record audio input sources When the digital mode changes during recording in the REC MODE AUTO the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL DIMMER eee 6 000 Input Selector Use 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 to select the REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL REC MODE off The digital input record mode is switched off The digital input signals DTS Dolby Digital or PCM are identified auto matically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording 3 REC MODE MANUAL The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held through out this mode REC MODE AUTO e When the REC MODE MANUAL is selected the digital input signal is converted to stereo signals down mix But once the digital signal is changed to other signal no signal is output When the REC MODE AUTO is selected the digital input signal is converted to stereo signals even if the digital signal is changed For REC MODE AUTO a QB arren sTEREO Do B QB orren STEREO oO a a Fi Loir fal Faas alt rm For
25. digital signal during input mode selection The receiver will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during playback o match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting The OPTICAL and COAXIAL indicator on the display will light up when digital signal is detected If the input signa is analog the ANALOG indicator will light up To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode use the INPUT MODE key to select DIGITAL MANUAL manual sound However even when this setting is selected there may be cases in which he listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source signal At DIGITAL MA UAL if the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the LISTEN MODE Knob If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Press the INPUT MODE key again Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Strip coating O Loosen e Insert Secure N Push the lever Strip coating A ea ST NJ k me O Return the lever 7B me amp Insert the cord Connection of banana plugs Secure O Insert e Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured e Never short circuit the
26. keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer re mix setting the receiver is ON SW RE MIX OFF Subwoofer re mix setting mode to the receiver is OFF i SW RE MIX ON Subwoofer re mix setting mode to e If Subwoofer is turned off Subwoofer re mix setting is not visible Press the SETUP key again to return to the main setup displays GB Adjust the speaker volume level From your usual listening position adjust the volume levels The volume levels from each speaker should be the same eIn steps E and indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting Press the 4 v keys or lt keys to select TEST TONE e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode Press the SETUP key for the following displays ia T TONE AUTO T TONE MANUAL The selection of AUTO MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys Press the SETUP key again 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 AUTO selection the first test tone is heard from the front left speaker for 2 5 seconds The next test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each gt LEFT CNTR RIGHT gt SR SUBW SL SBL SBR The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output Jy ZRS a eit easy ZIN
27. mode o 8 B0 6 666 Se oogun ome Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting Use the key or gt key to select EXIT 8 ohh D D PRO LOGIC TT pa H Har C 66 Baiia Press the SETUP key to exit the SET UP mode Input level adjustment analog sources only If the input level of an analog source signal is too high the CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal Adjust the input level 8 Bg Use the Input Selector keys to select the source of which the input level you want to adjust e You can store a separate input level for each input source Press the SOUND and 4 v keys or lt gt keys repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the input level el 7 2 Jum ma e The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds e The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings OdB 3dB and 6dB The initial setting is OdB Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication 19 Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback POWER ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON STANDBY
28. other components SRC source Power key Dimmer key B0 Mute key 2 Use to turn the other source components on or off Use to adjust the brightness of the display Use to temporarily mute the sound Numeric keys 1 key Tone key 2 Provide functions identical to those of the f CD is selected as the input source this key Use to switch the status of TONE control original remote control supplied with the unctions as the play pause key Sound key 30 component you are controlling f MD or TAPE key is selected as input source Use to adjust the sound quality and the Multi multi control A V keys HA his key functions as the play key ambience effects Use to control a variety of settings Band key 24 VOL keys 20 Use to operate other components oa Use to select the broadcast band Use to adjust the receiver s volume P Call lt gt keys 25 lt key Bass Boost key 2 Use for selection adjustments during sound Tape is selected this key functions as Use to select the maximum adjustment set up and preset channel functions reverse play key etting for the low frequency range Enter key Info Flip key e key Use to operate other components Use to operate other components VCR is selected this key functions as O Return key Input Mode key 8 record key when it pressed twice sequen Use to operate the DVD component Use to switch between the full auto digital tially Exit key and analog inputs When in MD or Ta
29. 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 surround channels using matrix technol ogy DTS ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5 1 channels surround system 6 1 channels surround with an addi tional surround back presents a more natural presence and sur round effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back Programs which are recorded using DTS ES technol ogy 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 Neo 6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 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 Moreover DTS 96 24 s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz 24 bit PCM DTS 96 24 is as with conventional DTS
30. receiver works with all your audio and video components we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver Remote Control Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations Once you have registered your components with the proper setup codes you ll be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components TV VCR DVD player CD player etc using the remote control supplied with this receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty 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 1 day e Power mode e Input selector settings e Picture output e Speaker ON OFF e Volume level e BASS TREBLE INPUT level e TONE ON OFF e LOUDNESS ON OFF e Dimmer level e MD TAPE settings e Listen mode setting e Speaker settings e Distance setting e Input mode setting e Sound mode settings e Broadcast band e Frequency setting e Preset stations e Tuning mode e ACTIVE EQ mode e SPEAKER EQ mode Before applying the power Contents Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure s
31. 0 0 E Use the source keys to select the component you desire e Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver B Press the SRC Power key e To return to the receiver operation mode press the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds E Press the operation keys you desire 39 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 initilize the remote control press the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice Then press the Numeric key to enter 9 8 1 The LED will blink twice Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart VCR setup codes Admiral Setup Codes Sanyo American High Scott 0121 0184 Bell amp Howell Sears 0047 0104 Broksonic Semp Canon Sharp Carver Sonic Blue Craig Sony 0035 0636 1032 Curtis Mathes 0162 0760 Sylvania 0081 Daewoo Technics Denon Teknika Emerex Tivo Emerson 0184 0209 Toshiba Fisher Vector Fuji Video Concepts GE HI Q Harman Kardon Hitachi Hughes Network Systems JVC enwood Kodak El GA agnavox 0081 0563 arantz atsushita emorex 0047 0048 0104 0162
32. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround OVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround USIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLIx GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround GAME mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLO MOVIE PRO LOGIC I surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLI MUSIC PRO LOGIC I surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up W PLO GAME PRO LOGIC I surround GAME mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC I surround PRO LOGIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up 2 STEREO Normal stereo playback When you select DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL will be displayed s AUTO DETECT DOLBY DIGITAL 8 Gu TETTE moa fig is HEO mY TEER ates sue Geese seme E Ce umma mn a n When the DTS or DTS ES matrix or discrete signal is input DTS ES Mtrx 6 1 DTS ES MATRIX 6 1 channel surround DTS and MATRIX indicators light up DTS ES Dscrt 6 1 DTS ES DISCRETE 6 1 channel surround DTS and DISCRETE indicators light up DTS DTS 5 1 channel surround DTS indicator lights up DTS NEO 6 Cin DTS NEO 6 surround CINEMA mode DTS and NEO 6 indicators light up NEO 6 CINEMA NEO 6 surround CINEMA mode EO 6 indicator lights up NEO 6 MUSIC NEO 6 surround MUSIC mode EO 6 indicator lights up TS 96 24 playback mode DTS indicator lights up
33. EN Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following selections ACTIVE EQ MUSIC Effective when listening to music The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up ACTIVE EQ CINEMA Effective when watching a movie The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up Effective when watching TV The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up The ACTIVE EQ function is turned OFF The ACTIVE EQ indicator goes off ACTIVE EQ TV ACTIVE EQ OFF e ACTIVE EQ will scroll from right to left e ACTIVE EQ function will not be available when REC MODE AUTO TUNING or PRESET MEMORY is ON SPEAKER EQ mode SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver s audio output characteristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers Especially for the music sound source playback the reproduced sound becomes more natural when adjusting the output characteristics When activating the SPEAKER EQ function you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers Press the SPEAKER EQ key to switch the following setting SPEAKER EQ SMALL To select a small size speaker The SPEAKER EQ indicator lights up SPEAKER EQ MEDIUM To select a medium size speaker The SPEAKER EQ indicator lights up The SPEAKER EQ function is turned OFF The SPEAKER EQ indicat
34. EO 6 TV SCREEN No Surround Back speaker The below speaker placements are for 7 1 channel surround sound system which is Dolby Pro Logic IIx TV SCREEN With Surround Back speaker TV SCREEN With Surround Back Left and Right speakers 26 EN L Front Left Speaker SW Subwoofer c Center Speaker R Front Right Speaker SL Surround Left Speaker SR Surround Right Speaker SB Surround Back Speaker 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 tal Theater Systems Inc Note LFE Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects 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 marked YMLAEN Compared with previous 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
35. 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 he 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 to the point of cable entry as practical As an ENERGY Star Partner Kenwood Corporation has determined that this longi product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This e product can save energy Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills 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
36. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR 8050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes These modes enable the remote control to control other audio video components In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes etc Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations For the U S A Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at www kenwoodusa com Plus opt in to receive e mail updates and other offers when you register at our web site B60 5458 00 00 MA K P iF FEY 0401 1 J 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 ceccecceseeeteeeeeeeeseeeenenes AC 120 V only Australia AC 240 V only Europe and U K AC 230 V only China and Russia ccccesceseeeseeeeteeeees AC 220 V only Other countries AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinne
37. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy 26 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides up to 5 1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround As for Dolby Digital EX it creates six full bandwidth output channels from the 5 1 channel sources This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording For best results Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx and Dolby PRO LOGIC IT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II whilst totally compatible with its predecessor PRO LOGIC provides greater advantages in surround sound It allows user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing 5 1 like presentation PRO LOGIC II offers special features for controlling the overall spatial dimensionality and frontal sound field imaging PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound from video software marked D patevsurrounn and three dimensional space from music CD When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II s features t creates 6 1 channel and 7 1
38. Surround compatible with multi channels Therefore sources recorded using DTS 96 24 echnologies can be played in high sampling frequency multi channel 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 26 27 EN Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source These modes are particu larly effective when used with stereo program sources like CD television and FM radio You might enjoy trying the ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event What s DSP DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety of different factors One of the most important is rever beration the act of decaying elements of sound echoing in various places The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to create reverberation without spoiling the sound quality of the original signal DVD 6 channel mode Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six 5 1 output channels and this model 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
39. T 00 0000 Input Mode e 0 000000 0 0 0 Press DVD 6CH as the input source e If speaker system B is on when DVD 6CH is selected as the input source it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically B Select 6CH INPUT by pressing the INPUT MODE key E Start playback of the DVD software Adjust the volume e It is not possible to adjust the volume level or sound quality SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ SPEAKER EQ STE REO DSP LOUDNESS 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 30 EN Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL O LISTEN MODE SOUND A V TUNER Spake FPE o A e Multi A V q lt gt 06 0 Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode For the remote control press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode Press the SOUND key and then use the v keys or lt gt keys until the desired item appears in the display Each time you press the 4 v keys or lt gt keys the menu changes as follows Note that some items are not displayed depe
40. TUNER Receiver KENWOOD DVD 6CH DVD CD DVD CD and MD KENWOOD MD Tape Cassette deck KENWOOD VID1 AV AUX VCR and PVR VID2 Cable and DTV decoder VID3 DSS PHONO Additional key for re assigning TV TV VCR combo TV DVD combo TV Press the source keys DVD 6CH CD DVD VID1 VID2 VID3 TV MD TAPE AV AUX PHONO M e PHONO key has to re assigned to another key before a setup code can be registered 34 e While in Tuner mode setup code function will not be available E Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice then release the Remote Setup key El Press the Numeric key to enter the four digit code for the component to be registered e f performed correctly the LED will blink twice e Point the remote control at the component and press SRC Power key once It should turn on off but if it does not repeat step Bl to e If the component still does not work try searching for the code E Repeat steps B to 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 you component does not respond after trying all the codes listed for your component or if your component is not listed at all try searching for your cod
41. afe operation A Before applying the power Safety precautions How to use this manual Unpacking Preparing the remote control Special features ee Names and functions of parts Main URE ccc ccccsccccccsensnanen Remote control unit Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting audio components Connecting video components Digital CONDMEC NS sssini Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO S Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 14 Connecting the speakers s Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings Preparations Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound Recording Recording audio analog sources Recording video Recording audio digital sources Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations 60 25 Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 25 Ambience effects 0 sscssesssccsecssseessteseeseesiee Surround modes Surround play DVD 6 channel playback Convenient functions Operations Basic remote control operations for other COMPONGING ssccssssisccsecececervartsscossosrsaccceccaccacessce 33 Registering setup codes for other components Searching for your codes Checking the c
42. and speaker cords e If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatu ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver Speaker placement Center Speaker a Q TV A Mi A 7 Subwoofer Front Speakers L R Listening position Surround Speakers L R lt gt gt Surround Back _ Surround Back Left Speaker Right Speaker D D D Surround Back Speaker 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 Front Left and Right Speakers Place at the front left and right of the listening position Front Speakers are required for all surround modes Center Speaker Place front and center This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreat
43. bandwidth output channels from 6 1 channel 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 sur round 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 Sur round 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 This model lets you enjoy Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program sources even if you connect only the Front Speakers However in order to enjoy the benefit of true 6 1 channel Dolby Digital Surround EX sound or 5 1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound KENWOOD recommends that you connect a full set of speakers 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 26
44. cks 16 AV AUX key 16 Use to switch the input to AV AUX MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator 27 j 2 2 Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer s setup codes L35 If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses KENWOOD J Source keys MD TAPE CD DVD DVD 6CH TV VOL keys Use to temporarily mute the TV sound TUNER VID1 VID2 VID3 AV AUX PHONO Use to adjust the TV s volume Page a v key When press and hold for more than 3 seconds lt lt pp keys Use to operate other components they are used to select the registered compo f CD MD or Tape is selected as the input OSD on screen display key nents E33 source this key functions as search keys Use to operate the DVD component Input Selector keys MD TAPE CD DVD DVD Tune keys 2A Guide key 6CH TUNER VID1 VID2 VID3 AV AUX PHONO Use to operate the tuner mode Use to operate other components When press and release in less than 3 seconds n key Menu key hey are used to select the input sources 20 Use to operate other components Use to operate
45. condition e Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the 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 eConnect them properly referring to Connecting the speakers e Adjust the volume to a proper level e Turn OFF the MUTE e Set the SPEAKERS switches to ON 05 i 2a 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 The speaker cord is disconnected The speaker is not set up correctly e Connect it properly referring to Connecti the speakers 15 e Set it up properly referring to Speaker set tings 7 Sound is not output from the surround speakers and or the center speaker or their sound is very small The surround speaker cords and or the center speaker cord is disconnected The speaker is not set up correctly A surround mode has not been engaged e The surround and or center volume controls are set to the minimum level e Connect it properly referring to Connecting the speakers 5 e Set it up properly referring to Sp
46. e For example to search for code for your TV EJ Press the TV key once Next press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice then release the Remote Setup key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 9 F The LED will blink twice E Point the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate between pressing the SRC Power and TV keys Stop when the TV turns on or off 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 Press the Remote Setup 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 CD DVD VID1 VID2 VID3 TV MD TAPE AV AUX PHONO PHONO key has to be re assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed 33 EN Basic remote control operations for other components 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 EJ Press the TV key once Next press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice then release the Remote Setup key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 9 0 The LED will blink twice E To view the code for the first digit pr
47. e Usable sensitivity MONO Piisi 1 3 uV 75 Q 13 2 dBf 75 kHz dev SINAD 30 dB 50 dB quieting sensitivity STEREO EE ins 28 uV 75 Q 40 2 dBf Total harmonic distortion MONO 1 kHz 75 kHz dev c0seseeeeees 0 5 65 dBf input STEREO 1 kHz 67 5 6 75 kHz dev 0 7 65 dBf input Signal to noise ratio MONO 1 kHz 75 kHz dev c sseeeeees 75 dB 65 dBf input STEREO 1 kHz 67 5 6 75 kHz dev Stereo separation 1 kHz Selectivity 400 kHz 68 dB 65 dBf input 40 dB Frequency response 30 Hz 15 KHZ seeeeee 0 5 dB 3 0 dB AM tuner section Tuning frequency range 10 KHZ Step siiiciievenisciaarssriarcecccesvesveniennens 530 kHz 1 700 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20 dB Signal to noise ratio 30 mod 400 HZ cecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeee PESEE EEEE PEE E NS AT 50 dB 60 dBuV EMF input GENERAL Power consumption s ssssesesrereesesrnrnnnnnnrnnnnenrinnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnn 3 4 A AC outlet SWITCHED total 150 W 1 25 A max W 440 mm 17 5 16 H 159 mm 6 1 4 D 392 mm 15 7 16 11 0 kg 24 3 Ib Dimensions Weight Net 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 44E For your
48. e sound motion Required for surround playback Surround Left and Right Speakers Place at the direct left and right or slightly behind the listening position at even heights approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Required for surround playback Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Surround Back Speaker s Place the speaker s directly at the rear of the listening position The optimum position depends mainly on the room condition e Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above if you don t have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available 7 Q EN Setting up the system Connecting audio components e o aa at koe To AC wall outlet Oo OO Cassette Deck or MD Recorder z B oO o Moving coil MC cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected Record Player CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage
49. eaker set tings 7 e Select a surround mode e Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone 8 A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input selector is selected The audio cord from the record player is not connected to the PHONO jacks 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 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 The input mode is set to digital manual e Press the INPUT MODE key to select to full auto mode A video source cannot be recorded normally Tuner Symptom The software is copy guarded Cause e Copy guarded video software cannot be recorded 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 24 A0 Interference e Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile e Noise due to in
50. eared on the Display Select a speaker system Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears STEREO EANA im i a ai Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting ON SUBW OFF Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF i SUBW ON Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is e The initial setting is SUBW ON e When the setting SUBW OFF is selected the Front Sspeakers are automatically set to FRNT LARGE and the procedure skips to step O Before step O press the SETUP key to accept the setting e When Subwoofer output sound is required select FRNT NORMAL or select both FRNT LARGE and SW RE MIX ON e After setting SW Subwoofer from OFF to ON SB SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal Press the key or gt key to accept the setting e The front speakers setting indication FRNT appears STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting FRNT NORMAL Average size Front Speakers are con nected to the receiver Large Front Speakers are connected to the receiver FRNT LARGE e For FRNT LARGE selection no sound will be heard from Subwoofer speaker even w
51. ess 1 once Wait for 3 seconds counts the number of times the LED blinks e g blinks 3 and write down that number e If a code digit is 0 the LED will not blink 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 but substitute the appropriate key i e DVD 6CH CD DVD VID1 VID2 VID3 TV MD TAPE AV AUX PHONO for the component you are checking As suggested earlier on write down each of the four digit code PHONO key has to be re assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed 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 VID2 key to operate the second VCR VID1 as follows El Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice then release the Remote Setup key E Press the Numeric key to enter 9 ji 9 p 2 The LED will blink twice E Press VID1 key once then press the VID2 key once The user now can operate VID2 as a second VCR along with VID1 Refer to the table in the previous page for the combination of source keys and the other components assignment 33
52. ess the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode The Surround Back Speaker and Subwoofer output selections are displayed as follows gt SB SW AMP SB Surround Back Subwoofer Speaker ter minal will output SB sound Surround Back pre out will have output from SBL only SB SW AMP SW Surround Back Subwoofer Speaker ter minal will output Subwoofer sound Sur round Back pre out will have output from SBL and SBR L gt SB SW AMP OFF It is not advisable to use Surround Back Subwoofer speaker terminal for this se lection Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the speakers Press the SETUP key to proceed to the next SETUP selection Use v keys or lt gt keys for the following displays gt SP SETUP TEST TONE SP DISTANCE LFE LEVEL DISP MODE EXIT The flow of the SETUP is as follows 1 SP SETUP gt TEST TONE gt SP DISTANCE LFE LEVEL DISP MODE EXIT g Subwoofer T TONE T TONE Front Left poa Selector Front an _ Center Display Listen Center gt L L Front Right c t Surround R Surround Right SR Surtoud SBR R Surround Back Right SBL A Suintoater SL Surround Back Left rem SW a Surround Left p Subwoofer sw e If you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR Surround Back Right and SBL Surround Back Left are not appeared but SB Surround Back is app
53. ever O Insert cord Release lever lt SN S AEN sO T P 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 Connector 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 oO o Bmg eeeeee Q0OOOO 00000000000 00000000000 000000 000 Ean OKC oO OKC O AM sep Antenna FM Indoor Antenna FM Outdoor Antenna Use an antenna adaptor Commercially available 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 Surround and Surround Back Speakers as described below POWER ON STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL O oe MO Olean NIV TUNER e00 o 00o S8 POWER RCVR Multi a y TEF lt gt L Setup Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON STANDBY key or POWER RCVR key 2 For the remote control press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode E Pr
54. f EET S ue g ogos LEFT D of i FELL e If you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display e If you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed 20 e If the speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker level settings arerest For MANUAL selection press the 4 v keys or lt gt keys each time to select the speaker channel O Press the SETUP key again e The test tone is turned off and return to the main setup displays a Input the distance to the speakers Press the 4 v keys or lt gt keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to Front 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 Preparing for surround sound Distance to Surround Back Left SBL Distance to Surround Left SL Distance to Subwoofer SW feet meters feet meters feet meters e f you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR a
55. f 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 42 gen 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 initial factory DVD 6CH VIDEO settings for audio signal playback for CD DVD 2 and VIDEO 3 are full auto After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT MODE Input Selector LISTEN MODE Use the Input Selector keys to select CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH Press the INPUT MODE key Each press sw itches the setting as follows In DTS play mode DIGITAL DIGITAL Digital input gt FULL AUTO digital input analog input MANUAL digital input In CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH play mode gt FULL AUTO digital input analog input MANUAL digital input 6CH INPUT DVD 6CH input L_ ANALOG analog input Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD CD or LD player Analog input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck VCR or record player Auto detect In FULL AUTO receiver detects mode AUTO DETECT indicator light up the the digital or analog input signals automatically Priority is given to
56. hen it is set to on However if you select SW RE MIX ON when Subwoofer is selected you will be able to hear sound from the Subwoofer When in STEREO mode the sound goes directly to Front Speaker Press the key or gt key to accept the setting e The Center Speaker setting indication CNTR appears Continued to next page 17 Preparing for surround sound Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NORMAL An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver A large Center Speaker is connected to the receiver Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF CNTR LARGE CNTR OFF If you selected NORMAL as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NORMAL An average size Center Speaker is i connected to the receiver Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF CNTR OFF Press the key or gt key again to accept the setting e The Surround Speaker setting indication SURR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Center Speaker setting SURR NORMAL Average size Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver Large Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver Surround Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF
57. ights 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 4 keys switches the setting as listed below The listening mode settings are different depending on the type of input signal Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc contains identification signals When you choose FULL AUTO during Input mode set tings 8 this amplifier detects the identification signals and change the LISTEN mode to the DOLBY DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital Surround EX mode automatically But sometimes we find some discs which are Dolby Digital Sur round EX compliant disc but it does not contain the identification signals If you find the notice like Surround EX on the label of disc or package you can choose DOLBY DIGITAL EX then you can enjoy Dolby Digital Surround EX sound Ambience effects SS SSS SS SS Sy When the DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL EX signal is input The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC indicator lights up DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL surround DOLBY D EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX surround OUD PLIIx MOVIE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up OUD PLIIx MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up PLIx MOVIE
58. isplay the current DSP MODE status Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown bellow ARENA DSP surround ARENA mode JAZZ CLUB DSP surround JAZZ CLUB mode THEATER DSP surround THEATER mode STADIUM DSP surround STADIUM mode DISCO DSP surround DISCO mode e The DSP mode selection is displayed for approximately 3 seconds 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 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 29 EN Ambience effects 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 Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable VOLUME INPUT MODE CONTROL EE 6 gene O Olba 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 7 DVD 6CH l DVD 6CH c lt b O00000 e el 000g E GOD aos 06 00 000 000 ov VOL amp
59. ived in 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 245 Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL gS O a 34 Oloess TUNER MEMORY E Tune to the station you want to store B Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station Blinks for 20 seconds Lights for 20 seconds STEREO at ee ee 6 Qay gees AIINS Proceed to step amp within 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds elapse press the MEMORY key again 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select one of the station presets 1 40 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting e Repeat steps A B and B 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 Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Numeric keys 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 keys in the following order 10 5 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 For 15
60. k like scenes with sudden increases in volume to minimize the difference in volume between the scenes with heavy sound passage and scenes with normal sound passage This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track even when listening at low volumes Press the SOUND key then press the 4 v keys or 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 AUTO DETECT 8 o8 y w 8 o gle Je J 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 Panorama mode Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic IT 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 4 v keys or 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 B B Dimension mode Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic IT Music mode only When listening to music with certain recordings you will also be able to achieve
61. n mode e Replace with new batteries e Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range e Place the tape or CD in the source component which you want to play e Wait until recording has completed e Press any of the source keys or SRC Power key to activate the operation mode for the component you want to control before operation 34 43 Specifications Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation AUDIO section VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation VIDEO inputs outputs VIDEO composite ce setetssssessteseseeneneeneeneeee 1 Vp p 75 Q 100 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 8Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion FTC Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT 20 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven PEE EEE EE EEEE EE voi searveccocesaeenaoaasiiiy 100 W 100 W CENTER 20 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel Co LALE nT e N E E E E NEEE 100 W SURROUND 20 20 kHz 0 7 T H D at 8 Q one channel Vo LUATU AAEE E E ETT 100 W 100 W SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER 20 20 kHz 0 09 T H D at 8 Q one channel driven ccccsccsseeseeseeseeseeeeeeee 100 W Total harmonic distortion 0000 0 009 1 kHz 50 W 8 Q Frequency response CD DVD TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 6CH A A EAE LE 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 dB 3 0 dB
62. nd SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display Use the 4 v keys or lt gt keys to select 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 Wi See SA lot J oz NS iS a Lo SIRT ts Eine Pa I Do Indication in feet Indication in meters e The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet 0 3 to 9 0 m adjustable in 1 foot 0 3 m increments Repeat steps to input the distance for each of the speakers Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays e The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected Adjust the LFE LEVEL Low Frequency Effects Select the LFE LEVEL from the setup displays and press the SETUP key again Use the the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the LFE LEVEL s B foo s e The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted from OdB to 10dB in 1dB decrements Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays E Select the display mode Press the v key or lt gt keys to select the DISP MODE Press the SETUP key for the following displays DISP SELECTOR DISP LISTEN Displays the current input selector Displays the current listen mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the display
63. nd quality in any condition You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned on SPEAKER EQ SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver s audio output characteristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers Especially for the music sound source playback the reproduced sound becomes more natural when adjusting the output characteristics When activating the SPEAKER EQ function you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers 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 DEN Names and functions of parts Main unit 7 2 6 MUTE indicat Speaker indicators CLIP indicator indicators or Input mode Listen mode indicators OPTICAL 6CH INPUT pTO DETECT COAXIAL ANALOG Mi DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC DTS DOLBY DIGITAL IATRIX Q6kHzfs STEREO LOUDNESS NEO 6 AUTO indicator cam Input channel indicators Output channel indicators Sie o ggoog DODO dogo onono 00000 Display popo fajalalal gogog aona opo00 55900 alatat a Frequency dis
64. nding on speaker settings and listening modes gt CNTR Center speaker level adjustment SR Surround Right speaker level adjustment 3 SBR Surround Back Right speaker level adjustment SBL Surround Back Left speaker level adjustment SL Surround Left speaker level adjustment SUBW Subwoofer level adjustment INPUT Input level adjustment analog mode only 9 MIDNIGHT Midnight mode ON OFF Dolby Digital and DTS mode only PANORAMA Panorama mode ON OFF W DIMENSION Dimension adjustment O CENTER WIDTH Center width adjustment L 2 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 or when the input selection is changed Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic E Music mode only If you have selected SB SW AMP SB 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 Ambience effects 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 trac
65. o play a 96kHz DVD set the listen mode other than DSP mode e When in FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode the listen mode will automatically be STEREO e When in DIGITAL MANUAL input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode 96kHz LPCM will appear in the display and no sound can be heard from the speakers Press the Listen Mode or Stereo key the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode to output sound from the speakers 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 Source keys Numeric keys Remote Setup E 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 35 Example To register a DVD made by KENWOOD you would enter 0534 Input jack Component Maker Code Key DVD 6CH DVD player KENWOOD 0534 DVD 6CH Source key Other components
66. odes Re assigning device keys Operating other components Setup code chart CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder operations Other components operations Remote Control Additional In case of difficulty Information A Specifications Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Batteries R6 AA 2 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 Remote control unit 1 RC R0822 709000200505 00000 o On 07F 00 s 000000 o 8 DGGOD o 9 29900005 2000 oon 0 900000 3 EN Before applying the power Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries Remove the cover O Insert the batteries e Insert two AA size R6 batteries as indicated by the polarity markings Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Operating range Approx Remote sensor I o o o o POWER RCVR L2
67. ommercially available Next connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video components 12 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 e m Lomn lo eeceeee 000000 z 08 00000000000 COMPONENT VIDEO Monitor TV with component jacks CR OUT DVD Player with component jacks CB OUT Ge Y OUT Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player with component jacks CR OUT Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks 13 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 145 000000 oboo
68. operations for other components CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder 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 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 Cassette deck operations keys SRC Power Source power C SE O aries H A B eo Cassette Deck Tee fans C selection lt lt Rewind gt Fast Forward e Record gt il gt Play lt 4 Reverse play m Stop SRC Power Source power Numeric keys mur Select tracks 100 Select tracks gt gt Skip up Haa Skip down lt lt Search co gt Search ll Pause 1 G O iit gt Play 2 U recs E Stop CD player operation keys SRC Power Source power Numeric keys _ Select tracks __ Disc sel Disc selection gt gt Skip up lt lt Skip down II Pause E Stop
69. or fire hazard e Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit e Leave a space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10 cm Back panel 10 cm 105 Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO Jacks o o o o o o o o S VIDEO S VIDEO B71 e S VIDEO 71 0 OUT IN IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD MONITOR BY e OUT 000000 000 30 E QQE oo BE OOOGOoO O og a 2 0 pEi O09 SO OUT IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO repre JQ e 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN TEDS b ee d Monitor TV DVD Player or LD Player DVD Player or LD Player About the S VIDEO Jacks Use the S VIDEO Jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN OUT Jacks f you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks 115
70. or goes off SPEAKER EQ OFF e SPEAKER EQ will scroll from right to left e SPEAKER EQ function will not be available when REC MODE AUTO TUNING or PRESET MEMORY is ON e SPEAKER EQ function will not be available when LARGE is selected for Front Speaker at the speaker settings 22 EN Listening with headphones Press the A and B Speaker keys so that the speaker indicator goes off ake sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off e If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode the surround mode will be canceled as well resulting in stereo playback Connect headphones to the PHONES jack PHONES Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL keys to adjust the volume Recording Recording audio analog sources Ea 66606 seo 2999 O Oloess MD TAPE Recording a music source Use 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 video Use the Input selector keys to select the video source other than VIDEO 1 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 Recording may not be normal for some video software This is due to the copy guard
71. pe is selected this key Use o opera e other components Listen Mode a v keys 28 unctions as record key Disc Skip key i Use to select the listening mode Top Menu key f CD is selected as he input source this key DSP Mode key 28 Use to operate the DVD component unctions as the multi CD player disc skip key Use to select any of the DSP mode Setup key A7 LAST A B key o Active EQ key 2 Use to select the speakers settings etc f TAPE is selected as the input source this is Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting Loudness key 21 A and B deck of a double cassette deck LED lighting emitting diode indicator Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS Use o operate other components Blinks to show that signals are being transmit Remote Setup key 33 Disc Sel key ed Use to register other components Use to operate other components TV key m key Input Sel key Use to select the TV equipment f CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input Use to operate other components POWER RCVR receiver key A7 source this key functions as the stop key CH keys Use to turn the receiver on or off Auto key 24 Use to select the channels TV Power key Use to select the auto or manual tuning ppl ea keys Use to turn the TV on or off mode f CD MD and DVD is selected as the input 100 key Speaker EQ key 21 source these keys function as skip keys Use to select the disc number with the multi Use to select SPEAKER EQ
72. play Input display Preset channel display Surround mode disp H H TUNED indicator ay KENWOOD VOLUME CONTROL POWER STANDBY o ONISTANDBY O DOLBY DIGITAL 90s O SPEAKER EQO DTS O ACTIVEEQ LOUDNESS A SPEAKERS B ACTIVE EQ Spee LouD SS tae hreneo Se euT ay voici coiovD PHONES PHONO a 5 Gc f 5380 i MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE SVIDEO VIDEO LAUDIO A FFF POWER ON STANDBY key Use to turn the power ON STANDBY STANDBY indicator A SPEAKERS B keys Use to turn the A B speakers on or off ACTIVE EQ key Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting SPEAKER EQ key Use to select SPEAKER EO s setting Surround LED lighting emitting dio indicators DSP mode LED indicator SPEAKER EQ mode LED indicator EQ mode ACTIVE EQ mode LED indicator Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE mode DOLBY DIGITAL mode LED indicator Digital mode DTS mode LED indicator Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode Lights when the receiver is in the SPEAKER Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode L29 L22 m O LZIN L29 LOUDNESS LED indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS is ON Standby mode While the standb
73. press For 20 press STEREO Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 950090 o40 ono ooo oogo 00 lt l Gop P Call lt gt 9 00 000 o0 i o 0 am 00 m g 0 00000 0000 0000 0 0 0 0 7 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source B Use the P Call lt gt 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 p gt 01 gt 02 gt 03 gt gt 38 gt 39 gt 40 _ Pressing the P Call lt does the following rp 01 02 03 38 39 40 _ Holding down the gt or lt keys lets you skip through the presets receiving each preset station at 0 5 second intervals 25 EN 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 Surround modes AR The below speaker placements are for 5 1 channel surround sound system which are Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II DTS DTS 96 24 DSP DVD 6 channel The below speaker placements are for 6 1 channel surround sound system which are Dolby Digital EX e DTS ES e N
74. r 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 Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RAIN OR MOISTURE A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL 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 OQO gt GLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI 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
75. 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
76. s available for each component DSS operation keys Cable operation keys SRC Power SRC Power Source power Cursor up Source power A Cursor up Enter Cursor down Vv Cursor down lt 1 Cursor left Cursor right Cursor left Numeric Ye Cursor right Exit z l st Guide Guide Last channel Menu Input Sel Last Input selection Input Sel Last channel Input selection CH Channel CH Channel a Gs G Info 3 amp Info Information Fae Information KENWOOD KENWOOD 0 g g 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 ais In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction unit cannot be operated or shows an erroneous display if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON or due to some other external factor If this happens execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating key Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet then plug it back in while holding down the POWER ON STANDBY
77. t this to adjust the high frequency range Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the sound quality ol a ar al 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 Once touch low frequency emphasis BASS BOOST remote control only You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes Press the Bass Boost key e Press the key once to select the maximum 10 low frequency emphasis setting e 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 Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music s richness The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the LOUDNESS indicator goes off Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key At A GLAIN Blinks To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE indicator goes off e MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the VOLUME CONTROL knob or pressing VOL keys 21
78. ta Daytron egatron Denon Dumont Dynatech emorex 5 0178 0179 0250 0804 0810 0812 Dwin GN Technology Electroband idland Electrohome inutz itsubishi Electrophonic otorola Emerson 0154 0178 0179 0180 0236 0623 0800 0802 0816 0817 ultitech Envision NAD Fisher NEC Fujitsu 0683 NTC Funai 0179 0180 0800 Nikko Futuretech Noblex Garrard 36 EN Onwa Optimus i i 0802 0812 0815 Optonica Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Setup Codes Orion 0236 0463 0817 Panasonic 0250 0809 0812 0815 0907 Techwood 0051 0056 Teknika 0016 0019 0054 0056 0060 0092 0150 0179 0180 0800 0802 Telefunken 0056 Thomas 0800 Toshiba 0060 0154 0156 0901 0906 1256 Totevision 0802 0804 Unitech 0804 Vector Research 0030 Victor 0053 Videomagic 0802 Vidikron 0054 Vidtech 0019 Videosonic 0804 Villian 0800 Wards 0016 0019 0021 0030 0054 0056 0178 0179 0800 0804 Waycon 0156 White Westinghouse 0463 0623 0816 XR 1000 0800 Yamaha 0019 0030 0769 Zenith 0016 0017 0092 0463 0800 0817 Penney 0021 0030 0047 0051 0060 0178 0747 0802 0804 0809 1347 Philco 0030 0054 0145 0463 Philips 0904 1454 Pilot 0030
79. terference 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 42 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 In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control e No setup codes registered for the respective input s e Register a setup code at the respective input s 35 Remote control operation is not possible e The remote control 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 tape or CD 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 any of the Input Selector keys to select the appropriate operatio
80. tically 20 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL ooo eee 9 O Oloess AV AUX Input Selector 00 Soon Input Selector ays oo cent Sooo pS 25 ag Qe VoL 0o00 00008 00000 0 0 0 ie Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the source you want to listen to Selecting a source using each key DVD 6CH CD DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD TAPE AV AUX B Start playback from the selected source E Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL keys to adjust the volume Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKER EQ LOUDNESS A SPEAKERS B TONE MULTI CONTROL Meo i BENT MUTE VOLUME CONTROL PHONES ACTIVE EQ NIV TUNER 2 POWER RCVR f l Multi A V O o odo ow o Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode For the remote control press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode O Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select TONE ON OFF When in TONE ON selection press the TONE key for the following displays BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range TREBLE Selec
81. y indicator is lit a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory This is called standby mode Under the condition the system can be turned ON by remote control unit 6E Ea LOUDNESS key Use to switch the status of LO DSP key Use to select any of the DSP mode STEREO key Use to switch the listen mode INPUT MODE key Use to switch between the ful and analog inputs DIMMER key Use to select the REC MODE Use to adjust the brightness o VOLUME CONTROL knob MUTE key Use to temporarily mute the sound PHONES jack Use for headphone listening Input Selector keys DVD 6CH Use to selec SOUND key Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects BAND key Use to selec input sources the broadcast band UDNESS 28 Ea CD DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD TAPE 30 the 24 AUTO key se to select the auto or manual tuning mode TONE key se to switch the status of TONE control MEMORY key Use to store radio stations in the preset memory SETUP key 07 Use to select the speakers settings etc A V keys 7 Use for selection adjustments during sound set up and preset channel functions MULTI CONTROL knob 7 Use to control a variety of settings LISTEN MODE knob 28 Use to select the listening mode AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ja

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