Page 2 - Units are designed for operation as follows.; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; Safety precautions; CAUTION; How to use this manual
2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.-Military .................................................... AC 110 - 240 V Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...
Page 3 - Special features
3 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This amplifier 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 Digit...
Page 4 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked
4 EN Before applying the power .............................. 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Special features .....................
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; – Polarization
5 EN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The idealambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). 7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ot...
Page 7 - Names and functions of parts; Main unit; Standby mode; LFE; LS S BS RS; Display
7 EN Names and functions of parts Main unit 1 (POWER) key % Use to turn the main power on or off. STANDBY indicator Lights when stand by mode. 2 INPUT SELECTOR knob * (DVD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, FRONT AUX) Use to select input sources. 3 VOLUME CONTROL knob * 4 ACTIVE EQ key ( Use to select ACTIVE EQ’...
Page 8 - Remote control unit
8 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’ssetup codes. • If the name of a function is different onthe receiver and on the remote control,the...
Page 9 - Analog connections; Setting up the system; Input mode settings; INPUT SELECTOR
9 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 10 - Connecting audio components; To AC wall outlet
10 EN Connecting audio components Setting up the system OPT 1 OPT 2 OUT IN DVD/CD IN- VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 R R L L R L To AC wall outlet OUT IN OUT Video output (Yellow RCA pin cords) Video input (Yellow RCA pin cords) Audio inputs and outputs DVD player (e.g. DVF-S500) or CDplayer Satellite or compon...
Page 11 - Supplied speaker seals
11 EN Connecting the speakers ( for HTB-S500 system) Connect terminals of same color between rear panel and speakers.Also use speaker cord which have same colored tube as terminal.White lined wire is for + polarity. Setting up the system Right Left Right Left Use this terminal if you wish to connect...
Page 13 - Connecting the terminals; Speaker impedance
13 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Release the lever. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speakercords are connected with reversed polarity, the soun...
Page 14 - Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks; Preparing the remote control; Loading the batteries; Operation
14 EN PHONES AUX OPTICAL PTI T L -AUDIO -R L -AUDIO -R Setting up the system Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks The FRONT AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • To select the source connected to the FRONT AUX jacks select FRONT AUX key. * C ...
Page 15 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Press the SET UP key to enter the SET UP mode.
15 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the amplifier’s listen-ing modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer,front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. If you purchase HTB-S500 system, you may ...
Page 16 - Adjust the speaker volume level.
16 EN ! Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer remix setting indication ”REMIX” appears.• If subwoofer is turned off, subwoofer re-mix setting is not visible. @ Use the TRIM % / fi keys to select the appropriate subwoofer re-mix setting. 1 REMIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix settin...
Page 17 - Input the distance to the speakers.
17 EN • Press the FRONT key each time to select Front L or Front R channel. • Press the CENTER or SW key to select center or subwoofer channel. • Press the REAR key to select surround channel. And use the REAR key for the following displays. 1 LS : Surround L channel. 2 BS : Back surround channel. 3...
Page 18 - Preparing for playback; Turning on the amplifier; Normal playback; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.
18 EN Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on the amplifier 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this amplifier by pressing the (POWER) key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to t...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound; Adjusting the TONE; Muting the sound; ACTIVE EQ mode
19 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereomode, analog stereo mode. 1 Press the SOUND key to select the SOUND mode. When input signal is Dolby Digital and STEREO 1 T.SURR ON or OFF : SRS TruSurround 2 TONE : To...
Page 20 - Recording a music source; Recording
20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) to select the source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record. • Connect analogue audio outputs to this Amplifier. 0 2 Start playback, then start recording. Recording INPUT SELECTO...
Page 21 - Surround modes; Dolby Digital; Ambience effects; DTS; Dolby PRO LOGIC
21 EN This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allowyou to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety ofvideo sources.In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surroundmodes, make sure to input the proper speaker settingsbeforehand. % Surround modes Dolby Digital The Dolby Digit...
Page 22 - Dolby Digital EX
22 EN Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolby Digital technology, DolbyDigital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 6.1-chan-nel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives threesurround channels from the two in the original recording.This is achieved b...
Page 23 - Surround play; Preparations
23 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 24 - SRS TruSurround play; LISTEN MODE
24 EN Ambience effects 1 Select STEREO mode using LISTEN MODE key. £ 2 Press the SOUND key twice. 3 Use the TRIM %¥fi keys to select ON or OFF. 1 T.SURR ON : SRS TruSurround ON. 2 T.SURR OFF : SRS TruSurround OFF. 4 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication. • The adjustment item is displ...
Page 25 - Adjustment of each channels’ level; Convenient functions; TRIM; Display dimmer adjustment
25 EN Adjustment of each channels’ level You can adjust each channel’s level duning listening music. 1 Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT L channel’s level. 2 Use the TRIM % / fi keys to adjust the sound level. 3 Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT R channel’s level. 4 Use the TRIM % / fi keys to adj...
Page 26 - Registering setup codes for other components; marked INPUT SELECTOR keys of; Basic remote control operations for other components
26 EN The remote control supplied with this amplifier is alsoc a p a b l e o f c o n t r o l l i n g c o m p o n e n t s f r o m a v a r i e t y o fmanufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codesinto the remote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones whe...
Page 27 - Operating other components; Press the SOURCE key.
27 EN Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component youdesire. • Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR keys also changes the input selector on the amplifier. 2 Press the SOURCE key. 3 Press the operation keys you des...
Page 28 - Setup code chart; TV setup codes; Maker
28 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes AOC 000, 001 ADMIRAL 031, 041 AIKO 014 AKAI 001 ALARON 026 AMBASSADOR 024 AMERICA ACTION 027 AMPRO 043 ANAM 027, 086, 087, 088 AUDIOVOX 014, 027, 030, 034 BAYSONIC 027 BELCO...
Page 30 - VIDEO setup codes; Cable setup codes
30 EN RCA 004, 008, 013, 019, 023, 027077 RADIO SHACK 006 RADIX 005 RANDEX 005 REALISTIC 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 017027, 077 RUNCO 007 STS 008 SAMSUNG 010, 023, 070, 084 SANKY 007, 027, 077 SANSUI 001, 002, 006, 021, 024, 070 SANYO 011, 012, 017, 023 SCOTT 009, 010, 018, 020 SEARS 004, 005, 006, 00...
Page 31 - Satellite setup codes
31 EN Maker Setup codes ALPHASTAR 065, 093 CHAPARRAL 058 ECHOSTAR 066 EXPREEVU 066 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 072, 073, 075, 087 HTS 066 HITACHI 068 HUGHES NET. SYS 064 JVC 066 JERROLD 072, 073 MEGAVOX 062, 063 MEMOREX 063 NEXT LEVEL 075 PANASONIC 074, 084 PHILIPS 062, 063 PRIMESTAR 072, 073 RCA 057, 059, 0...
Page 32 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys
32 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. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the n...
Page 34 - In case of difficulty; Amplifier
34 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Cause • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position.• MUTE is ON. • Speaker cords are short-circuited. • The speaker cord is disconnected. • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disconnected. • A surround m...
Page 35 - Specifications; AUDIO section; DIGITAL AUDIO section
35 EN Notes1. 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). Specifications KAF-S500 AUDIO section Rated ...
Page 36 - For your records
36 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...
