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Summary
ii Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide foryour new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. The KRF-X9992D offers two kinds of 5.1-channeldigital decoding: • Dolby® Digital, for the hundreds of currentlyavailable Dolby Digital DVDs and LaserDiscs. • MPEG, a well-established multichannel formatin movie th...
iii Before Applying Power Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNI-TUD...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D iv Table of Contents Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices .................................................. 1 Noting Your Devices .............................................. 3 Connecting Your Speakers ..................................... 4 To Connect Front Speake...
1 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Connectionand Setup Guide. This chapter guides you throughconnecting your home entertainment devices toyour new Kenwood audio-video receiver. Onc...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 2 The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X9992D. VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
3 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Noting Your Devices Use this table and the diagram on the precedingpage to plan your connections before you makethem, or use it to record your connections as youmake them. If you will be connecting a DVD playeror oth...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 4 Connecting Your Speakers A B C POWERED SUBWOOFER R FRONT L FRONT CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
5 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. To Connect Front Speakers Only: If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (asopposed to surround so...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 6 What if I Have an Amplifier? Power Amp Power Amp CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND R FRONT L FRONT POWERED SUBWOOFER Power Amp VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
7 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections What if I Have an Amplifier?, continued You can use supplemental power amplifiers for anyof the channels instead of the receiver’s built-inamplifiers. Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to ACpower until al...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 8 Connecting Your TV COMPOSITE VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND
9 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your TV, continued Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourTV to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your ...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 10 Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect asatellite tuner with a digital coaxial cable, you should connect the analog...
11 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourcable or satellit...
13 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your VCR(s), continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourVCR to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your VCR’s...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 14 Connecting Your Primary CD Player SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT A (CD1) OUTPUT B (CD2)* DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY *KENWOOD DPF-J9010 ON...
15 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Primary CD Player, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your200-Disc CD Changer to the KRF-X9992D....
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 16 Connecting Your DVD Player Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect aDVD player with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO 4...
17 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your DVD Player, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourDVD player to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 18 Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER Surround Processor VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DVD player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 20 Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) DIGITAL RECORD IN (OPTICAL) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY Remove protective cap ...
21 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourMD recorder or tape dec...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 22 Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER CD OUTPUT OR TAPE PLAY OUT TAPE RECORD IN
23 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourCD player or tape deck ...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 28 Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourturntable/record player to the KRF-X9992D. ...
29 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from yourcamcorder or VCR to the front of the KRF-X9992D.Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructionsfor more detail about its...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 30 What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? Kenwood provides convenient control of the entiresystem via two control modes: • SL16, which allows you to connect SL16 devices only • XS8, which all...
31 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna Your new receiver comes with an AM loop antennafor AM radio reception. To connect the AM antenna: 1. Insert the antenna loop into the base and position the loop. 2. Open the r...
32 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch Your new PowerTouch controls your new receiverand can be set up to control most componentsattached to it. PowerTouch appears and functions alittle differently from traditional remo...
33 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Calibrating the Touch Screen After you install the batteries or reset PowerTouch,you need to calibrate the touch screen. The touchscreen responds to pressure from the included stylusor your finger: If you are replac...
34 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Navigating PowerTouch Interface PowerTouch presents a “map” of the menus youhave available: For convenience, PowerTouch zooms in on anddisplays only a portion of this map at a time. Theboxes on the illustration abov...
35 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup where you identify whether a speaker ispresent and let the receiver automatically deter-mine the appropriate speaker settings. a. Aim PowerTouch at the receiver. I...
36 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Speaker left front center right front left surround right surrond subwoofer Distance (ft or m) 80Hz in that channel is left in that speakerin all listening modes. Full-range speakerscapable of this level of bass per...
37 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 6. Touch or to select the next speaker. 7. Carefully listen to the volume level of the test noise. If the noise is a different volume than the noise from the left front speaker, use or to adjust the volume so that t...
39 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Replace a Setup Code with aNew One? If you purchase a new device to replace an existingdevice, you will need to identify the new device toPowerTouch. To do so: 1. Connect the device as described in the appr...
40 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) Your new PowerTouch provides two ways to storeradio stations: • RDS Automatic Memory, which searches for stations broadcasting an RDS signal and auto-matically stores them...
42 Specifications Chapter Three : Warnings and Specifications Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Video Section Video Inputs / Outputs Video (composite) .............................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω S Video ( luminance signal) ............................... 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω (chrominance sig...
43 Index Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Numerics 200-Disc CD Changer connecting ................................................ 15connecting SL16 text cable ...................... 15identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37SL16/XS8 switch ....................................... 15 A AM a...
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designatedon the warranty card, and the space provided below. Refer to the model and serialnumbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on thisproduct. Model Serial Number For your records
Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver Welcome to the Users’ Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. The KRF-X9992D connects all your current audio and video components. It allows you to control them all with Kenwood’sremarkable PowerTouch touch screen remote—a graphical userinterface ...
ii Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What if I Want to Use Headphones? .................................... 25 How Do I Operate Devices? ................................................... 26 Movie Devices ........................................................................ 27 TV ....................
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 1 Mo ving Around Chapter One: Moving Around Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Users’ Guide . This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on thefront of the receiver and on the PowerTouch. The chapter alsoincludes an explanation of how to navigate the ...
Mo ving Around 2 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 1. Power On/Standby button 2. Standby indicator light 3. Display panel 4. Speaker selector buttons (see page 10) 5. Headphone jack 6. Mute button (see page 15) 7. IR indicator 8. IR transmitters 9. Volume control knob 10. Display Mode button (see page...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 3 Mo ving Around 11. Input selector button 12. AV AUX S VIDEO jack 13. AV AUX composite video jack 14. AV AUX audio jacks 15. CD2/Tape 2 Monitor indicator light Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of currentis flowing into the u...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 3 Mo ving Around What’s on PowerTouch? ENTER V O LU M E UP DOWN CONFIRM ON/STANDBY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT e d i t m o v i e m u s i c s o u n d lis te n mode m a c r o 1. Joystick (see page 7) 2. Confirm button 3. Mute button (see page 15) 4. Volume up/down button (see pa...
Mo ving Around 4 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen? PowerTouch’s LCD display screen is divided into two sections:the Quick Access Menu and the Device Control/Menu Section.Use your finger or the stylus to touch the buttons in each area. e d i t m o v i e m u s i c s o u n ...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 5 Mo ving Around How is PowerTouch Powered? The Device Control/Menu Section: The device control section provides the same kinds of access as the Quick Access menu, butwith more structure. Use the Main menu to navigate through thefeature menus to exactly the feature or...
Mo ving Around 6 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Use PowerTouch? • Do not install the receiver where direct sunlight or high- frequency fluorescent lighting can shine directly into theinfrared remote sensor. This can limit PowerTouch’soperating range. How Do I Use PowerTouch? Use your new P...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 7 Mo ving Around How Do I Use PowerTouch? Do not block the IR transmitter on the front panel of the receiveror on PowerTouch. Even a brief blockage while it is transmitting(such as someone walking by) can cause the communication andfeedback to become erratic temporari...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 9 Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch Your new receiver comes with the easiest—and most inovative—remote you’ve ever seen. Its palm-sized illuminated screendisplays clear icons and menus. Use the fingertip joystick tohighlight your selection, then just ...
Using P o w erT ouch 10 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using thereceiver’s front panel or PowerTouch. Turning the Speakers On To turn the Front A speakers on, press SPEAKER A on thereceiver’s front panel. The red ligh...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 11 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo Mode Only) The Loudness control increases the bass and treble at lowvolume control settings. This adjusts to the way the human earhears sound at quiet volumes, retaining music’s fullness...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 13 4. Touch the left ( ) or right arrow ( ) next to a tone setting (treble or bass) to adjust it. A readout ( ) between the arrows shows the current setting. 5. Touch to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick Access menu button to access t...
Using P o w erT ouch 14 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? 2. Touch to open the SP Level menu: Although icons for the front speakers appear here, notice thatthey do not have buttons. They’re here for a visual reference;you cannot change their level. 3. Select a speaker by tou...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 15 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Muting Sound Use one of the following methods to temporarily mute thesound: • Press the Mute button on the receiver’s front panel. • Press MUTE on PowerTouch. A “Mute On” message appears on the LCD screen for 3 second...
Using P o w erT ouch 16 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D To balance volume extremes: 1. Touch s o u n d on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound menu: 2. Select until the balancing sounds right to you: • OFF for normal balancing • 1 for quieter balancing • 2 for quietest balancing (the least differ...
Using P o w erT ouch 18 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? Although a full set of speakers (front left and right, center,surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for trueDolby Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoyDolby Digital program sources, even...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 19 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Your receiver can detect and switch between these formatsautomatically. To check the Surround Play status: 1. Touch lis te n mode on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen Mode menu: 2. Touch . This displays the Inp...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 21 How Do I Adjust the Sound? • If you turn off the receiver, select a different source device, or switch to the analog connections, the digital input mode isreset to “auto.” • If the incoming signal is not Dolby Digital or MPEG, the listen mode r...
Using P o w erT ouch 22 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects The DSP mode creates the reverberation devices (elements ofsound echoed in various spaces) which determine the feeling ofpresence. Since DSP uses digital processing, it ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 23 How Do I Adjust the Sound? 2. Touch . 3. Touch a DSP mode icon button. 4. (Optional) Touch (Parameter) to adjust the wall type and effect level to your taste. 5. Select the item to be adjusted: • Wall Type changes the quality of the simulated w...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 25 How Do I Adjust the Sound? To set THX to on: 1. Touch lis te n mode on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen Mode menu: 2. Touch until “On” appears. • : The receiver is in THX standby mode. • : THX is activating. (THX will be activated auto-...
Using P o w erT ouch 26 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? Your PowerTouch makes it easy for you to control the differentdevices connected to your receiver. Its easy-to-use LCD screenprovides a choice of command buttons similar to those foundon the devices’ own remotes. Use th...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 31 How Do I Operate Devices? Touch to access any customized commands you have taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’smacros. Touch the command or macro name to use it. For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, s...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 35 For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with anyof the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?” on page␣ 39 of the Connections and Setup Guide . For more...
Using P o w erT ouch 38 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Displaying Disc and Track Titles Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changers allow you to easily search forand select a particular CD or song by title from any disc you’veloaded into the unit. PowerTouch can display these disc andtrack titles on its LCD displ...
Using P o w erT ouch 40 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 5. Select the disc you want to play and touch to open the track controls. 6. Set PowerTouch down so that its IR transmitter window is aiming at the receiver’s IR transmitter window. Touch . Do not move PowerTouch while it is reading data. This ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 43 11. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu. Single or Rotary CD Player To operate a single CD player: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu. 2. Touch . This accesses the CD controls: 3. Use this screen as your CD p...
Using P o w erT ouch 46 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? 4. Use this screen as your Video CD player remote. The available buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assignedto this icon. 5. Touch to return to the CD controls. 6. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 49 4. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu. See your cassette deck instruction manual for more information. Turntable To operate a turntable/record player: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu. 2. Touch to set the ...
Using P o w erT ouch 50 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with anyof the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?” on page␣ 39 of the Connections ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 53 4. Touch . 5. While is highlighted, select the program type you want using one of the following methods: • Select the left ( ) or right arrow ( ) to cycle through the program types until the type you want appears. Theprogram types cycle in the ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 55 How Do I Operate Devices? 6. Touch . • If the tuner cannot find the program type you want, “NO PROGRAM” appears on the receiver display. The displayreturns to its original screen after several seconds. • If the tuner locates a station playing t...
Using P o w erT ouch 56 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Record (Edit Mode)? PowerTouch provides a simple yet powerful editing procedurethat lets you quickly and easily specify the source and destina-tion devices. To record: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu to open the Edit menu: Ho...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 57 2. Touch a source device. This will be the device you are record- ing from , like a DVD or CD player. PowerTouch displays the destinations able to record from that source: 3. Touch a destination device, then touch . PowerTouch displays the cont...
Using P o w erT ouch 60 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display? How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark? You can use your PowerTouch in the dark. When you turn onthe back light, your PowerTouch screen will light up, makingnavigation easier if you need to operate PowerTouch ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 61 How Do I See PowerTouch’s Screen More Clearly? You can also adjust the contrast to suit your viewing angle. To adjust the contrast: 1. Press CONTRAST until “Contrast” message appears on the screen: 2. While this message is displayed, move the j...
Using P o w erT ouch 64 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Creating Macros PowerTouch provides a simple way to create macros: 1. Think about the sequence of events you want to set up. You may even want to note down which devices should turn onfirst and how much time you think should pass between eachst...
Using P o w erT ouch 66 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 7. Touch a device, then touch an available function: PowerTouch inserts the function then returns you to theMacro Device menu. 8. Repeat step 7 to insert all the devices and functions you want to use. 9. Touch to return to the Macro Function me...
70 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Chapter Three: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is how you determine what part of a complexsystem (like a home theater system) is at fault when the systemisn’t working how you think it should. When you troubleshoot asystem, you diagnose a problem by...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 71 T roubleshooting probably have found the problem. 3. Go over all device connections slowly and methodically. Double-check the settings on your remote. Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of themost common home entertainment problem: no sound. Useth...
72 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Sound Sound I don’t hear any sound at all Check that: • The volume is set at the proper level. See “Adjusting the Volume” on page␣ 10 of this manual. • Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See “Mu...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 73 T roubleshooting Sound • The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide . • The CD2/Tape2 monitor input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/Tape2 monitor indicator on the receiver’s frontpanel will be lit)....
74 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Sound 2. Touch on the main menu then touch : 3. Select . 4. Touch . Every time you select the button the volume will cycle between 0dB, -3dB, -6dB and back up to 0dB. Selectthe level that best matches that of the other sources.
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 75 T roubleshooting Sound 5. Touch to return to the Setup Preference menu; touch to return to the previous menu. There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on myVCR or tape deck Check that: • The audio cables are connected properly for the device. • Analog has been...
76 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Video/PowerTouch I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input Check that: • The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide . • The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter O...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 77 T roubleshooting PowerTouch • Re-enter the setup code for the device. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide . My PowerTouch is slow to respond—sometimes I have topress buttons or select commands several times • If PowerTouch is in sleep mode (the scree...
78 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting PowerTouch My PowerTouch is beeping. What does that mean? The following table includes information about PowerTouchbeeps: PowerTouch does not "learn" new commands or functions. • Check that the distance between PowerTouch and the device's r...
82 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting 6. Touch to return to the Setup Preferences menu; touch to reutrn to the previous menu. I can’t access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions • Confirm that the radio station is broadcasting RDS. • Make sure you use the Auto Memory function to store...
Manual Kenwood KRF-X9992D
Summary
ii Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide foryour new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. The KRF-X9992D offers two kinds of 5.1-channeldigital decoding: • Dolby® Digital, for the hundreds of currentlyavailable Dolby Digital DVDs and LaserDiscs. • MPEG, a well-established multichannel formatin movie th...
iii Before Applying Power Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNI-TUD...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D iv Table of Contents Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices .................................................. 1 Noting Your Devices .............................................. 3 Connecting Your Speakers ..................................... 4 To Connect Front Speake...
1 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Connectionand Setup Guide. This chapter guides you throughconnecting your home entertainment devices toyour new Kenwood audio-video receiver. Onc...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 2 The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X9992D. VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
3 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Noting Your Devices Use this table and the diagram on the precedingpage to plan your connections before you makethem, or use it to record your connections as youmake them. If you will be connecting a DVD playeror oth...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 4 Connecting Your Speakers A B C POWERED SUBWOOFER R FRONT L FRONT CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
5 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. To Connect Front Speakers Only: If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (asopposed to surround so...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 6 What if I Have an Amplifier? Power Amp Power Amp CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND R FRONT L FRONT POWERED SUBWOOFER Power Amp VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH
7 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections What if I Have an Amplifier?, continued You can use supplemental power amplifiers for anyof the channels instead of the receiver’s built-inamplifiers. Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to ACpower until al...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 8 Connecting Your TV COMPOSITE VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND
9 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your TV, continued Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourTV to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your ...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 10 Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect asatellite tuner with a digital coaxial cable, you should connect the analog...
11 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourcable or satellit...
13 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your VCR(s), continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourVCR to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your VCR’s...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 14 Connecting Your Primary CD Player SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT A (CD1) OUTPUT B (CD2)* DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY *KENWOOD DPF-J9010 ON...
15 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Primary CD Player, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your200-Disc CD Changer to the KRF-X9992D....
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 16 Connecting Your DVD Player Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect aDVD player with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO 4...
17 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your DVD Player, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourDVD player to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 18 Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND VIDEO 4 INPUT 6 CH2 CH FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER Surround Processor VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DVD player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 20 Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) DIGITAL RECORD IN (OPTICAL) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY Remove protective cap ...
21 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourMD recorder or tape dec...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 22 Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck SURROUND VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER CD OUTPUT OR TAPE PLAY OUT TAPE RECORD IN
23 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourCD player or tape deck ...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 28 Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from yourturntable/record player to the KRF-X9992D. ...
29 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from yourcamcorder or VCR to the front of the KRF-X9992D.Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructionsfor more detail about its...
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections 30 What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? Kenwood provides convenient control of the entiresystem via two control modes: • SL16, which allows you to connect SL16 devices only • XS8, which all...
31 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connections Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna Your new receiver comes with an AM loop antennafor AM radio reception. To connect the AM antenna: 1. Insert the antenna loop into the base and position the loop. 2. Open the r...
32 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch Your new PowerTouch controls your new receiverand can be set up to control most componentsattached to it. PowerTouch appears and functions alittle differently from traditional remo...
33 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Calibrating the Touch Screen After you install the batteries or reset PowerTouch,you need to calibrate the touch screen. The touchscreen responds to pressure from the included stylusor your finger: If you are replac...
34 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Navigating PowerTouch Interface PowerTouch presents a “map” of the menus youhave available: For convenience, PowerTouch zooms in on anddisplays only a portion of this map at a time. Theboxes on the illustration abov...
35 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup where you identify whether a speaker ispresent and let the receiver automatically deter-mine the appropriate speaker settings. a. Aim PowerTouch at the receiver. I...
36 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Speaker left front center right front left surround right surrond subwoofer Distance (ft or m) 80Hz in that channel is left in that speakerin all listening modes. Full-range speakerscapable of this level of bass per...
37 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 6. Touch or to select the next speaker. 7. Carefully listen to the volume level of the test noise. If the noise is a different volume than the noise from the left front speaker, use or to adjust the volume so that t...
39 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Replace a Setup Code with aNew One? If you purchase a new device to replace an existingdevice, you will need to identify the new device toPowerTouch. To do so: 1. Connect the device as described in the appr...
40 R emote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) Your new PowerTouch provides two ways to storeradio stations: • RDS Automatic Memory, which searches for stations broadcasting an RDS signal and auto-matically stores them...
42 Specifications Chapter Three : Warnings and Specifications Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Video Section Video Inputs / Outputs Video (composite) .............................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω S Video ( luminance signal) ............................... 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω (chrominance sig...
43 Index Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Numerics 200-Disc CD Changer connecting ................................................ 15connecting SL16 text cable ...................... 15identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37SL16/XS8 switch ....................................... 15 A AM a...
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designatedon the warranty card, and the space provided below. Refer to the model and serialnumbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on thisproduct. Model Serial Number For your records
Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver Welcome to the Users’ Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. The KRF-X9992D connects all your current audio and video components. It allows you to control them all with Kenwood’sremarkable PowerTouch touch screen remote—a graphical userinterface ...
ii Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What if I Want to Use Headphones? .................................... 25 How Do I Operate Devices? ................................................... 26 Movie Devices ........................................................................ 27 TV ....................
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 1 Mo ving Around Chapter One: Moving Around Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Users’ Guide . This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on thefront of the receiver and on the PowerTouch. The chapter alsoincludes an explanation of how to navigate the ...
Mo ving Around 2 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 1. Power On/Standby button 2. Standby indicator light 3. Display panel 4. Speaker selector buttons (see page 10) 5. Headphone jack 6. Mute button (see page 15) 7. IR indicator 8. IR transmitters 9. Volume control knob 10. Display Mode button (see page...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 3 Mo ving Around 11. Input selector button 12. AV AUX S VIDEO jack 13. AV AUX composite video jack 14. AV AUX audio jacks 15. CD2/Tape 2 Monitor indicator light Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of currentis flowing into the u...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 3 Mo ving Around What’s on PowerTouch? ENTER V O LU M E UP DOWN CONFIRM ON/STANDBY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT e d i t m o v i e m u s i c s o u n d lis te n mode m a c r o 1. Joystick (see page 7) 2. Confirm button 3. Mute button (see page 15) 4. Volume up/down button (see pa...
Mo ving Around 4 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen? PowerTouch’s LCD display screen is divided into two sections:the Quick Access Menu and the Device Control/Menu Section.Use your finger or the stylus to touch the buttons in each area. e d i t m o v i e m u s i c s o u n ...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 5 Mo ving Around How is PowerTouch Powered? The Device Control/Menu Section: The device control section provides the same kinds of access as the Quick Access menu, butwith more structure. Use the Main menu to navigate through thefeature menus to exactly the feature or...
Mo ving Around 6 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Use PowerTouch? • Do not install the receiver where direct sunlight or high- frequency fluorescent lighting can shine directly into theinfrared remote sensor. This can limit PowerTouch’soperating range. How Do I Use PowerTouch? Use your new P...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 7 Mo ving Around How Do I Use PowerTouch? Do not block the IR transmitter on the front panel of the receiveror on PowerTouch. Even a brief blockage while it is transmitting(such as someone walking by) can cause the communication andfeedback to become erratic temporari...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 9 Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch Your new receiver comes with the easiest—and most inovative—remote you’ve ever seen. Its palm-sized illuminated screendisplays clear icons and menus. Use the fingertip joystick tohighlight your selection, then just ...
Using P o w erT ouch 10 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using thereceiver’s front panel or PowerTouch. Turning the Speakers On To turn the Front A speakers on, press SPEAKER A on thereceiver’s front panel. The red ligh...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 11 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo Mode Only) The Loudness control increases the bass and treble at lowvolume control settings. This adjusts to the way the human earhears sound at quiet volumes, retaining music’s fullness...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 13 4. Touch the left ( ) or right arrow ( ) next to a tone setting (treble or bass) to adjust it. A readout ( ) between the arrows shows the current setting. 5. Touch to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick Access menu button to access t...
Using P o w erT ouch 14 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? 2. Touch to open the SP Level menu: Although icons for the front speakers appear here, notice thatthey do not have buttons. They’re here for a visual reference;you cannot change their level. 3. Select a speaker by tou...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 15 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Muting Sound Use one of the following methods to temporarily mute thesound: • Press the Mute button on the receiver’s front panel. • Press MUTE on PowerTouch. A “Mute On” message appears on the LCD screen for 3 second...
Using P o w erT ouch 16 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D To balance volume extremes: 1. Touch s o u n d on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound menu: 2. Select until the balancing sounds right to you: • OFF for normal balancing • 1 for quieter balancing • 2 for quietest balancing (the least differ...
Using P o w erT ouch 18 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? Although a full set of speakers (front left and right, center,surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for trueDolby Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoyDolby Digital program sources, even...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 19 How Do I Adjust the Sound? Your receiver can detect and switch between these formatsautomatically. To check the Surround Play status: 1. Touch lis te n mode on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen Mode menu: 2. Touch . This displays the Inp...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 21 How Do I Adjust the Sound? • If you turn off the receiver, select a different source device, or switch to the analog connections, the digital input mode isreset to “auto.” • If the incoming signal is not Dolby Digital or MPEG, the listen mode r...
Using P o w erT ouch 22 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust the Sound? Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects The DSP mode creates the reverberation devices (elements ofsound echoed in various spaces) which determine the feeling ofpresence. Since DSP uses digital processing, it ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 23 How Do I Adjust the Sound? 2. Touch . 3. Touch a DSP mode icon button. 4. (Optional) Touch (Parameter) to adjust the wall type and effect level to your taste. 5. Select the item to be adjusted: • Wall Type changes the quality of the simulated w...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 25 How Do I Adjust the Sound? To set THX to on: 1. Touch lis te n mode on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen Mode menu: 2. Touch until “On” appears. • : The receiver is in THX standby mode. • : THX is activating. (THX will be activated auto-...
Using P o w erT ouch 26 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? Your PowerTouch makes it easy for you to control the differentdevices connected to your receiver. Its easy-to-use LCD screenprovides a choice of command buttons similar to those foundon the devices’ own remotes. Use th...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 31 How Do I Operate Devices? Touch to access any customized commands you have taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’smacros. Touch the command or macro name to use it. For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, s...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 35 For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with anyof the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?” on page␣ 39 of the Connections and Setup Guide . For more...
Using P o w erT ouch 38 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Displaying Disc and Track Titles Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changers allow you to easily search forand select a particular CD or song by title from any disc you’veloaded into the unit. PowerTouch can display these disc andtrack titles on its LCD displ...
Using P o w erT ouch 40 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 5. Select the disc you want to play and touch to open the track controls. 6. Set PowerTouch down so that its IR transmitter window is aiming at the receiver’s IR transmitter window. Touch . Do not move PowerTouch while it is reading data. This ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 43 11. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu. Single or Rotary CD Player To operate a single CD player: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu. 2. Touch . This accesses the CD controls: 3. Use this screen as your CD p...
Using P o w erT ouch 46 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? 4. Use this screen as your Video CD player remote. The available buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assignedto this icon. 5. Touch to return to the CD controls. 6. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 49 4. Touch m u s i c on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu. See your cassette deck instruction manual for more information. Turntable To operate a turntable/record player: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu. 2. Touch to set the ...
Using P o w erT ouch 50 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Operate Devices? For more information on teaching commands toPowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with anyof the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?” on page␣ 39 of the Connections ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 53 4. Touch . 5. While is highlighted, select the program type you want using one of the following methods: • Select the left ( ) or right arrow ( ) to cycle through the program types until the type you want appears. Theprogram types cycle in the ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 55 How Do I Operate Devices? 6. Touch . • If the tuner cannot find the program type you want, “NO PROGRAM” appears on the receiver display. The displayreturns to its original screen after several seconds. • If the tuner locates a station playing t...
Using P o w erT ouch 56 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Record (Edit Mode)? PowerTouch provides a simple yet powerful editing procedurethat lets you quickly and easily specify the source and destina-tion devices. To record: 1. Touch on the main or Quick Access menu to open the Edit menu: Ho...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 57 2. Touch a source device. This will be the device you are record- ing from , like a DVD or CD player. PowerTouch displays the destinations able to record from that source: 3. Touch a destination device, then touch . PowerTouch displays the cont...
Using P o w erT ouch 60 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display? How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark? You can use your PowerTouch in the dark. When you turn onthe back light, your PowerTouch screen will light up, makingnavigation easier if you need to operate PowerTouch ...
Using P o w erT ouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 61 How Do I See PowerTouch’s Screen More Clearly? You can also adjust the contrast to suit your viewing angle. To adjust the contrast: 1. Press CONTRAST until “Contrast” message appears on the screen: 2. While this message is displayed, move the j...
Using P o w erT ouch 64 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Creating Macros PowerTouch provides a simple way to create macros: 1. Think about the sequence of events you want to set up. You may even want to note down which devices should turn onfirst and how much time you think should pass between eachst...
Using P o w erT ouch 66 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 7. Touch a device, then touch an available function: PowerTouch inserts the function then returns you to theMacro Device menu. 8. Repeat step 7 to insert all the devices and functions you want to use. 9. Touch to return to the Macro Function me...
70 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Chapter Three: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is how you determine what part of a complexsystem (like a home theater system) is at fault when the systemisn’t working how you think it should. When you troubleshoot asystem, you diagnose a problem by...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 71 T roubleshooting probably have found the problem. 3. Go over all device connections slowly and methodically. Double-check the settings on your remote. Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of themost common home entertainment problem: no sound. Useth...
72 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Sound Sound I don’t hear any sound at all Check that: • The volume is set at the proper level. See “Adjusting the Volume” on page␣ 10 of this manual. • Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See “Mu...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 73 T roubleshooting Sound • The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide . • The CD2/Tape2 monitor input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/Tape2 monitor indicator on the receiver’s frontpanel will be lit)....
74 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Sound 2. Touch on the main menu then touch : 3. Select . 4. Touch . Every time you select the button the volume will cycle between 0dB, -3dB, -6dB and back up to 0dB. Selectthe level that best matches that of the other sources.
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 75 T roubleshooting Sound 5. Touch to return to the Setup Preference menu; touch to return to the previous menu. There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on myVCR or tape deck Check that: • The audio cables are connected properly for the device. • Analog has been...
76 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting Video/PowerTouch I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input Check that: • The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide . • The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter O...
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 77 T roubleshooting PowerTouch • Re-enter the setup code for the device. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide . My PowerTouch is slow to respond—sometimes I have topress buttons or select commands several times • If PowerTouch is in sleep mode (the scree...
78 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting PowerTouch My PowerTouch is beeping. What does that mean? The following table includes information about PowerTouchbeeps: PowerTouch does not "learn" new commands or functions. • Check that the distance between PowerTouch and the device's r...
82 Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D T roubleshooting 6. Touch to return to the Setup Preferences menu; touch to reutrn to the previous menu. I can’t access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions • Confirm that the radio station is broadcasting RDS. • Make sure you use the Auto Memory function to store...
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