Kenwood KA-V9500- Manuals

Page 2 - Introduction; For your records

Introduction Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to excellence in sound reproduction. We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi tion of quality components that our company represents.So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that you take...

Page 3 - Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.; Before applying power; For Austraiia and Europe; For the United Kingdom; For other countries; Type A; Safety precautions; WARNING

A Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power For the U.S.A. and Canada For Austraiia and Europe Important! Units shipped to the U.S.A, and Canada are designed for operation on 120 voits AC only. Safety precaution for a Polarized AC plug However, some products ...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Caution : Read this page carefuiSy to ensure; Grounding or polarization

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefuiSy to ensure safe operation. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best results, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat ing and use instructions. These safety and operati...

Page 6 - System connections; instruction manuals of the related components.; I Connection of audio components; Cassette deck 1; External power supply outlets

System connections Make connection as shown in the diagram. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed. I Connection of audio components Cassette deck 1 □ i 1 1 '---...

Page 7 - I Connection of vìdeo components

I Connection of vìdeo components S-VIDEO output S-VIDEO input VCR 3 1 1 O O S-VIDEO jacks: The S-VIDEO signaling system transmits ordinary video signal [composite video signal) by separating its components into the signal representing brightness (Y signal) and signal representing the colors (C signa...

Page 9 - CENTER SPEAKERS switch; When one center speaker is connected:; When two center speakers are connected:; INPUT LEVEL control; Connection to CENTER, FRONT and REAR jacks

CENTER SPEAKERS switch Up to two center speakers can be connected to this unit. Set the CENTER SPEAKERS switch according to the number of the center speakers. 0 When one center speaker is connected: {the output power is doubled compared to two-speaker operation) Connect the speaker to the SINGLE (BT...

Page 10 - Controls and indicators; POWER key; DISPLAY MODE key

Controls and indicators POWER key Input selector keys Door open key DISPLAY MODE key Every press of this key switches the displayed contents as follows. Indicators and dot display Dot display only -► OFF t_______________________________________________ I ► Both the indicators and dot display are dis...

Page 11 - VIDEO 1 REC selector switch

How to open the door How to close the door VIDEO 1 REC selector switch KA-V9500 (En) 11

Page 12 - Remote control operation; Loading batteries; Replacing batteries; I Operating range of the remote; The normal operating range may change depending on

Remote control operation I Loading batteries Replacing batteries 1. [f the TRANSMIT indicator does not light even when the operation key is pressed, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. We recommend that the alkaline batter ies (LR03/AM-4) which have longer service life be used. 2. T...

Page 14 - ■ Using the unit as a programmable remote control unit; KENWOOD

Remote control operation ■ Using the unit as a programmable remote control unit The remote control functions of other audio and video components can be programmed (stored) in this unit. For the programming operation, refer to page 17. Set to USE. The programmable keys (learning keys) vary depend in...

Page 15 - I How to program the remote control functions of other components

I How to program the remote control functions of other components under the ^'learning" keys of this remote control unit 1 Set the LEARIM/USE switch to LEARIM. 4 Press the learning key of RC-V9500L under which you want to program the function signal. ifDTfffaOfw' 0 lD'iQ|[ikK)€,0.: Q;Q^^G0CSi 1 ...

Page 16 - ■ To check the programmed; □ml

Remote control operation ■ To check the programmed (stored) contents 1 Set the LEARN/USE switch to USE. LEARN« >USE _OQ \ Press the key you want to check the function ■ of. > Check to see if the intended function is ^ activated. I To change the programmed (stored) contents Re-start the program...

Page 17 - On-screen character display; H Checking the modes; [ Remote control unit only I; Example: In case DSP.LOGIC and Parametric Equalizer is ON; Press the MENU key.

On-screen character display The on-screen character display appears on the monitor TV screen when specific operations are performed. The information on the present setup various modes can be checked by pressing the MENU key on the remote control unit. Whether the on-screen display is displayed or no...

Page 18 - Playing back an audio source; I Basic operation procedure

Playing back an audio source I Basic operation procedure 18 KA-V9500 (En)

Page 19 - To cancel SOURCE DIRECT function:; ■ How to listen through headphones; Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES

To mute sound temporarily I Remote control unit only I I Press again to resume the previous volume. SOURCE DIRECT key When this key is pressed, the indicator lights up and the source selected by the input selector key can be reproduced with a higher sound quality. --------Lights u • The unit enters ...

Page 20 - Recording an audio source; REC

Recording an audio source I How to record sound on cassette decks connected to the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 jacks I How to dub sound from cassette deck 1 (connected to TAPE 1 jacks) to cassette deck 2 (con nected to TAPE 2 jacks) 1 Set the TAPE 1 REC switch to SOURCE. | 1 the TAPE 1 REC switch to SOURCE. ...

Page 21 - Recording an audio source while listening to another; I Independent recording on cas; TV screen when the TAPE 1 REC switch is set

Recording an audio source while listening to another The TAPE 1 REC switch of this unit allows to record a sound on cassette deck 1 independently from the source being listened to. I Independent recording on cas sette deck 1 Note; When TAPE 2 is selected with the TAPE 1 REC switch while the TAPE 1 ...

Page 22 - Playing back a video source; [ How to play a video source; Switch ON the power of the monitor TV; Start playing the selected video component.; ■ Audio Injection operation

Playing back a video source [ How to play a video source 1 Switch ON the power of the monitor TV connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks. 2 Select the video source to be viewed. r VIDEOS if VIDE 02 I I VIDEOt I j AVAUX I I DBS^ 1 I VDP \ 3 Start playing the selected video component. • The picture is repr...

Page 23 - Recording a video source; I Video/audio recording on video; Set the VIDEO 1 REC switch to SOURCE.; Select the source to be recorded.; ■ Dubbing from video deck 1 to video deck 2 or 3; Press the VIDEO 1 input selector key.; Put video deck 2 or 3 in the record mode.

Recording a video source I Video/audio recording on video deck(s) 1/2/3 Set the VIDEO 1 REC switch to SOURCE. VÌDEO 1 REC SOURCE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3//''^^^DBS/TV 2 Select the source to be recorded. 3 Start recording on VCR 1. » The selected source being recorded can be monitored on the monitor TV during...

Page 24 - ■ Dubbing from video deck 2 to; ■ Dubbing from video deck 3 to; I Dubbing from video deck 2 or 3 to video deck 1

Recording a video source ■ Dubbing from video deck 2 to video deck 3 ^ 1 Set the VIDEO 1 REC switch to SOURCE. VIDEO 1 REC SOURCE VIDEO VIDEO z /f ® ’^DBS/TV )|VDP 2 Press the VIDEO 2 input selector key. I VIDEOS I I VlpPQ2 } i yiDEOl \ I AVaUX I 3 Put video deck 3 in the record mode. Put video deck...

Page 25 - Independent audio/video recording from source being played; the source selected for playback.; ■ How to record audio/video on; Select the source to be played back.; Start recording on the VCR 1.; Example of on-screen character display

Independent audio/video recording from source being played The VIDEO 1 REC switch of this unit allows to record the audio/video signals onto the VCR 1 independently from the source selected for playback. ■ How to record audio/video on VCR 1 independently from the source being played ^ .................

Page 26 - Parametric equalizer operation; Parametric equalizer; I Preparation for creation of equalizer curve; Press the PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER key.; Select the FRONT or CENTER speakers.

Parametric equalizer operation Parametric equalizer The parametric equalizer is ap equalizer system which can adjust the center frequency and curve (Q) slope of each frequency band. With this unit, the center frequency of the BASS band is fixed at 100 Hz and that of the TREBLE band is fixed at 1 0 k...

Page 27 - I Adjusting the tone; Bass frequency adjustment; Press the BASS key.; Middle frequency adjustment; Press the MIDDLE key.; Treble frequency adjustment; Press the TREBLE key.

I Adjusting the tone Bass frequency adjustment 0 Press the BASS key. (Amplifier) 0 Adjust the level. (Amplifier) /Rûmnfa — “ • The adjustment range is within ±10 dB. 0 Select the slope of the curve. (Remote control unit) PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER FFm£l (SL^ Every press alternates WIDE and NARROW. ■FRONT/...

Page 28 - Presence feature; Presence effects; DD

Presence feature Presence effects Why do we feel the sounds in movie theaters, concert halls and stadiums so powerful and live? Because the sound reaches us not only from the front but from all other directions surrounding us. To reproduce this ambience as close as possible to the reality, this unit...

Page 29 - ■ Speaker layouts; Standard layout; ct; m am à; a as É; In case center speakers are not used

■ Speaker layouts It is possible to use either one of two center speakers. /• Standard layout Front Center speakers Front □ e T ct '" SP SP 4 SPEAKERS I----- FRONT---------- 1 m am à © DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode Set the center mode according to the center speakers used. ... NORMAL (when compact speake...

Page 30 - ■ Adjustments in NORMAL or WIDE mode; Preparation: Set the parametric equalizer to OFF.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC, 3 STEREO adjustments (Remote control unit) ■ Adjustments in NORMAL or WIDE mode (in dolby pro logic or 3 stereo mode) Preparation: Set the parametric equalizer to OFF. Enter the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO * mode. » The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode and 3 STEREO mode are alternated every tim...

Page 31 - ■ Adjustments in PHAIMTOM mode; ■ Adjustments in input balance; The input balance is adjusted automatically.; m i

■ Adjustments in PHAIMTOM mode (in dolby pro logic mode only) Preparation: Set the parametric equalizer to OFF. 1 Enter the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. ® pRoiogc m SSTE^ • The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode and 3 STEREO mode are alternated every time the key is pressed. ' Select the PHAIMTOM mode. t Every press of ...

Page 32 - Playback with DOLBY PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO; Before start playback, adjust the unit referring to the; To cancel; Press the BYPASS key.

Playback with DOLBY PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO Before start playback, adjust the unit referring to the procedures on pages 30 or 31. To cancel Press the BYPASS key. % {Remote control unit) Be sure to set the Bypass mode whenever the Surround effects ____________________ y Note: The output from the CENTER...

Page 33 - DSP Presence; Kinds and effects of preset sound field patterns |

DSP Presence DSP (Digital Signal Processor) The DSP allows to synthesize the early reflection and reverberation sound signals in order to create various sound-field effects without compromising the sound quality of music sources. This unit provides two DSP Presence modes; the DSP mode and the DSP.LO...

Page 34 - Types of sound

DSP Presence I DSP parameters] In addition to the selection of preset sound field patterns, the Surround effect can also be enjoyed by adjusting the following parameters to obtain a sound field that matches your taste. 1. Main parameters (T) Room Size ..................... Adjusts the interval of ea...

Page 35 - i Parameter adjustments]; I How to set the delay time

i Parameter adjustments] 0 Room Size • Adjusts the intervals between early reflection waves. Early Reflection Sound 0 Reverb Level • Adjusts the level of the reverberation. ReverbLevel Reverb Sound © Early Reflection Level • Adjusts the level of the early reflection. Early Reflection Sound I Level A...

Page 36 - DSP and DSP.LOGIC playback; ■ Playback using preset sound; Select the speaker mode.; WS“»; Remote control unit only

DSP and DSP.LOGIC playback ■ Playback using preset sound field patterns -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V 1 Select the DSP or DSP.LOGIC mode. ■ WP jii). b (Remote ^__ / control unit) 2 Select the speaker mode. ONAJFF Mice ' Refer to page 2...

Page 37 - I Creating user's own sound field; l Remote control unit onlvT; Adjust the parametric equalizer.

I Creating user's own sound field l Remote control unit onlvT Based on one of the preset patterns built in the unit, it is also possible to create your own sound field by adjusting desired parameters. (5 Select one of the preset patterns. 3 Set the main parameters. The following parameters are switc...

Page 38 - Surround Information Memory; Surround information memory and Surround title lists functions; ■ How to save Surround setup in; Save the current setup in memory.; ■ How to recall a Surround setup; dJ dJ EEJ EO OD

Surround Information Memory Surround information memory and Surround title lists functions For the enjoyment in Surround modes, it is required to set the levels of the channels, delay time, etc., as described on pages 32, 33, 34, 36 and 37. The Surround information memory function makes it possible ...

Page 39 - Title Edit function (Remote control unit); title characters can be change according to the components.; I How to make a Surround title list; m cm CD CD m; fe; If you commit a mistake:

Title Edit function (Remote control unit) The input selection display or Surround memory name on the TV screen can be replaced with a desired title. The title characters can be change according to the components. Surround title list function A title (movie name, video production title, etc.) can be ...

Page 40 - ■ How to title-edit the model name; I Select the component for which the model; Establish the entry of the selected character.; Move the character position,; if you commit a mistake:; EBSHSlSHPnHHnaEQlEHHBE]

Title Edit function (Remote control unit) ■ How to title-edit the model name This function allows to enter the model name of a component used in your system. [MAX 8 characters) J Press the TITLE EDIT ON/OFF key. » TITLE EDIT t Please select MXiL NfitJE PRESET or SLffiROUIC TITLE LIST ► The display r...

Page 41 - In case of difficulty; Symptom; Memory backup feature

In case of difficulty What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative. Symptom Cause Remedy When the POWER switch is ...

Page 44 - For CANADA

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...