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Page 2 - Units are designed for operation as follows.; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; How to use this manual; CAUTION; Safety precautions

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V onlyAustralia ........................................................... AC 240 V onlyEurope and U.K ................................................ AC 230 V onlyChina and Russi...

Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked; Unpacking; Additional

3 EN Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power Before applying the power ...................................................... 2 Safety precautions ..................................................................... 2How to use this man...

Page 4 - Operation; Preparing the remote control

4 EN 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. • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1...

Page 5 - Special features

5 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! § Dolby Digita...

Page 6 - Names and functions of parts; Main unit; Standby mode

6 EN VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R LISTEN MODE MULTI CONTROL SETUP TONE SOUND MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNER PHONO CD/DVD DVD/6CH MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 ACTIVE EQ SPEAKER EQ LOUDNESS DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER DSP SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOUDNESS POWER ...

Page 7 - Remote control unit

7 EN 9 TV VOL +/– keys Use to adjust the TV’s volume. 0 1 / ¡ keys If CD, MD or Tape is selected as the inputsource, this key functions as search keys. Tune –/+ keys ¢ Use to operate the tuner mode. ! 8 key Use to operate other components. Dimmer key º Use to adjust the brightness of the display. @ ...

Page 8 - Analog connections; Setting up the system; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE; Memory back up function

8 EN Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be suret o r e f e r t o t h e i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l s s u p p l i e d w i t h t h ecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are c...

Page 9 - Connecting the terminals; Connection of banana plugs

9 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never ...

Page 10 - Connecting audio components

10 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE R L PHONO Record Player To AC wall outlet Cassette Deck orMD Recorder CD Player or DVD Player IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge recordplayer cannot be used directlyfrom the receiver unit. It can onlybe used when another equalizeramplifier is connect...

Page 11 - Connecting video components; About the S VIDEO Jacks

11 EN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO (DVD) (MONITOR) OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO OUT Connecting video components IN Video deck Monitor TV INV...

Page 12 - Digital connections

12 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 DVD/ 6CH 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 ...

Page 13 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)

13 EN DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN CR CB Y CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONE...

Page 15 - Connecting the speakers

15 EN P R E O U T P R E O U T R L SURROUND BACK /SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK GREEN WHITE RED R L CENTER FRONT A - + + + - - FRONT B R L GRAY SURROUND R L - + BLUE BROWN SURROUND BACK/ SUBWOOFER P R E O U T P R E O U T SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND BACK /SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK Right Front Speakers A R...

Page 16 - Connecting to the AV AUX Jacks; AV AUX

16 EN 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. • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key. ) • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect ...

Page 17 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Continued to next page.

17 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listeningmodes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front,Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. SETUP MULTI CONTROL POWER RCVR Setup (Multi ...

Page 18 - Adjust the speaker volume level.; Input the distance to the speakers.

18 EN @ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / ﬁ ) keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer re-mix setting. 1 SW RE-MIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode tothe receiver is ON. 2 SW RE-MIX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode tothe receiver is OFF. • If Subwoofer is turned off, Subwoofer re-mix se...

Page 19 - Select the display mode.

19 EN Distance to Surround Right (SR) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Back Right (SBR) : ____ feet (meters)Distance to Surround Back (SB) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Back Left (SBL) : ____ feet (meters)Distance to Surround Left (SL) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Subwoofer ...

Page 20 - Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Preparing for playback; Turning on the receiver; Normal playback

20 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL VOL / Input Selector Input Selector AV AUX 1 Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select thesource you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key. 1 “DVD/6CH” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “PHONO” 4 “TUNER” 5 “VIDEO 1” 6 “VIDEO 2” 7 “VIDEO 3” 8 “MD/...

Page 21 - Adjusting the sound

21 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key formore than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TON...

Page 23 - Recording a music source; Recording video; Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL; Input Selector; Recording

23 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source (other than “MD/ TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the Input selector keys to select the ...

Page 24 - Presetting radio stations manually; Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations

24 EN Presetting radio stations manually 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 20 seconds Lights for 20 seconds Proceed to step 3 within 20 seconds. (If more than 20 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL...

Page 25 - Receiving preset stations; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.; Receiving preset stations in order; TUNER; Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source.

25 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys 1 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: For “15”, press 0 , 5 For “20”, press 0 , 0 ,...

Page 26 - Ambience effects; Surround modes

26 EN Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of videosources.In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. & Surround modes Manuf...

Page 28 - Surround play

28 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying theDTS mark.DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearingthe mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LDsoftware bearing t...

Page 30 - Convenient functions; DVD 6-channel playback; Preparations

30 EN Ambience effects Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER STEREO SOUND LISTEN MODE Sound Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Stereo (Multi % / ﬁ , @ / # ) Dimmer TUNER Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening toplayback in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, pr...

Page 32 - Display dimmer adjustment; 6kHz LPCM playback

32 EN Ambience effects Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound, you can selectMain / Sub sound for Audio output. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ / ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ keys or @ / # keys until “DUAL MONO” appears on the display. • This can be ...

Page 33 - Registering setup codes for other components; Basic remote control operations for other components; SRC Power

33 EN The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capableof controlling components from a variety of manufacturersonce you register the appropriate setup codes into theremote control unit. Registering setup codes for other components 1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered...

Page 34 - Checking the codes; Operating other components

34 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-digitcode is operating your equipment:For example, to find out which code is operating y...

Page 35 - Setup code chart; VCR setup codes

35 EN Maker Setup Codes Admiral 0048, 0209 American High 0035 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0209 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Craig 0047 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 0162, 0760 Daewoo 0045 Denon 0042 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0043, 0121, 0184, 0209 Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0033, 0035 GE 0035, 0060, 07...

Page 36 - Maker; TV setup codes

36 EN Maker Setup Codes GE 0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451,0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147,1347 Gibralter 0017, 0019, 0030 GoldStar 0019, 0030, 0178, 0802, 0814 Gradiente 0053, 0056, 0800 Grunpy 0179, 0180 Hallmark 0178 Harley Davidson 0179, 0800 Harman/Kardon 0054 Harvard 0180 Havermy 0093 Hi...

Page 37 - DSS setup codes

37 EN Maker Setup Codes 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, 0242 Vidtech 0...

Page 38 - DTV decoders setup codes

38 EN Maker Setup Codes Aiwa 0641 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796,0797, 0830 Blue Parade 0571 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490, 0634 Emerson 0591 Enterprise 0591 Fisher 0670 GE 0522, 0717, 0815 GPX 0769 Go Video 0715 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Harman/Kardon 0582, 0702 Hitachi 0...

Page 39 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations keys; Numeric keys; Numeric keys

39 EN Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ c...

Page 40 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys; DVD Player operation keys

40 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 S RC Pow er TV Powe r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Tune – Tune + Dimmer Band Setup Top Me...

Page 42 - In case of difficulty; Amplifier

42 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Remedy • C o n n e c t t h e m p r o p e r l y r e f e r r i n g t o “Connecting the speakers” % • Adjust the volume to a proper level.• Turn OFF the MUTE. ¡ • Set the SPEAKERS switches to ON. ) • T u r n t h e p o w e r o f f , e l i m i n a t e t h e s h o r t...

Page 44 - For your records; Specifications

44 EN For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Referto the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer forinformation or service on this product. Model __________________ S...