Page 2 - CAUTION; Before applying the power; Safety precautions; Accessories; For the United Kingdom; REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
2 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Units are designed for operation as follows. U.K. and Europe ....................................................................... AC 230 V only WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAINOR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO...
Page 3 - Contents; Normal playback
3 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents Getting started 2 Before applying the power ........................................................................................... 2Safety precautions .......
Page 4 - Special features; True home theater sound; Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo; Easy surround setup and operation with OSD (On Screen Display)
4 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Selecta surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and en...
Page 5 - On screen Radio Text; EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reservation; New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage; How to use this manual
5 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Special features RDS (Radio Data System) tuner The receiver is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, toautomatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; st...
Page 6 - Display; About the STANDBY indicator; Names and functions of parts
6 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other LEVEL INDICATOR Full Digital Decoding T R A I T R thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor T R A I T R thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor AUDIO − VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D PHONES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 STANDBY 2 CH DOW...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; Antenna terminal connections
Preparations 8 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Make connections as shown below.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. AM loop antenna ...
Page 9 - Microcomputer malfunction; Connecting audio components; Caution regarding placement; SYSTEM CONTROL jacks
9 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) TAPE/MD CD PHONO PLAY IN RECOUT L R VIDEO1 VIDEO3 VIDEO2 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN RECOUT ADAPTOR IN OUT AUDIO SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT CENTER L R AUX.6CH.INPUT ƒ SYSTEM CONTROL SL 16 XS 8 SIGNAL GND Make connections as shown below.When connecting the r...
Page 10 - Connecting video components
Preparations 1 0 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system Make connections as shown below.When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until ...
Page 11 - Digital connections
1 1 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) AC-3 DIGITAL OUTPUT AC-3 RF OFF ON EXTERNAL DC SUPPLY DC 12V INPUT DC IN 12V @ # AC-3 DIGITAL OUTPUT AC-3 RF OFF ON INPUT DC IN 12V @ # POWER LOCK LASER DISC RF DEMODULATOR DEM-999D 2 1 POWER LOCK LASER DISC RF DEMODULATOR DEM-999D 5 3 4 6 VIDEO2 PLA...
Page 12 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS; Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components
Preparations 1 2 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage ofconvenient system control operations.There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to t...
Page 13 - Connecting the speakers; Speaker impedance
1 3 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) − + R L SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 − 16 Ω ) B R L FRONT SPEAKERS (A OR B: 4 − 16 Ω , A AND B: 8 − 16 Ω ) ª · ª · A R L FRONT SPEAKERS (A OR B: 4 − 16 Ω , A AND B: 8 − 16 Ω ) − + C CENTER SPEAKER (4 − 16 Ω ) ª · · ª ª · SURROUND CENTER PRE OUT SUBWOOFER • N...
Page 14 - PRE OUT connections; Loading the batteries; Preparing the remote control
Preparations 1 4 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system Operating distance This remote control has two IR emitters: one to send commandsin a straight line over long distances, allowing you to control thereceiver and your other components from farther away; and onefor wide dispersion ...
Page 15 - Press the SOUND or SETUP key.; Press the item you desire.; Using the on-screen display; STEREO; DSP; To quit the OSD mode:
1 5 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) On-screen operations consist of moving the arrow icon to select items from the screen. 1 2 EXAMPLE: moving the pointer to an icon at right. • If no icons are located in the direction you pressed, the pointer may move in a different direction to locate the nearest obj...
Page 16 - Surround set up; Preparing for surround sound; Select the speakers and enter the speaker distance.; Specify the type of speakers you connected to the receiver.
1 6 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) Surround set up To obtain the most possible enjoyment from the receiver's various surround modes, be sure to complete the surround set upas shown below. 1 Speaker placement. Preparing for surround sound Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of ...
Page 17 - Adjust the volume levels of each speaker.; Select the test tone type.; Enter the speaker distance.; Select an input level.; Adjust the audio input level of the connected components.
1 7 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Listen to the test tone and adjust the volume level of each speaker so that they all produce the test tone at the same volume level. Adjust the volume levels of each speaker. 1 Select the test tone type. AUTO : The test tone switches be...
Page 18 - Turn on the receiver.; Listening to a source component; Select a speaker system.
1 8 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) 1 Turn on the receiver. Keys or controls used in this operation. Listening to a source component A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK- ERS A terminals on the rear panel. B ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK- ERS B terminals on the rear...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound; T R E B L E; C D
1 9 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone Normal playback 1 Press the BASS or TREBLE key toselect the tone mode to be adjusted. 2 Adjust the tone. A T R E B L E + 4 A SP. Display when “TREBLE” is selected. AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME...
Page 20 - SOURCE DIRECT playback; To cancel
2 0 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) SOURCE DIRECT playback Use this function to pass the source material direct to the amplifier, bypassing any audio processing. 1 Select a playback source. 2 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key. 3 Start playback . • Tone controls do not work during SOURCE DIRECT playback.• Press...
Page 21 - Listening with a graphic equalizer; A D P T O N; V I D E O 2
2 1 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) 6CH.INPUT playback This function allows you to pair the video signal input to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack with audio signals input to the 6CH.INPUT jacks. 9 1 Set the INPUT SELECTOR to VIDEO 2. 2 Hold down the AUTO key for more than2 seconds. INPUT SELECTOR Normal playback ...
Page 22 - Recording a music source; Recording audio; Recording video
2 2 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) 1 Select the source you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording a music source Select a source other than TAPE Recording audio Recording INPUT SELECTOR Recording video AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUT...
Page 23 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Set the input to tuner.; Tuning
2 3 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 4 Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically. Manual tuning : Press repeatedly or hold to tune the station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 FM 2 AM 1 AUTO lit (a...
Page 24 - Tuning radio stations by frequency
2 4 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY ENT +10 LISTEN MODE SOUND SUBWOOFER 5 6 4 2 3 1 8 9 7 0 8 7 4 ¢ 6 BAND P. CALL P. CALL PHON...
Page 25 - Using RDS; Using the DISPLAY key; B B C 1 F M
2 5 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal.Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use...
Page 26 - Presetting RDS stations; A U T O M E M O
2 6 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Press and hold the "MEMORY"key for more than 2 seconds. This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the EON and PTY functions, theRDS stations must be stored in the preset me...
Page 27 - Presetting radio stations manually; Preparation; Receiving preset stations in order
2 7 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 Tune to the station you want tostore. 2 Press the MEMORY key while re-ceiving the station. 1 Select tuner. Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations Keys or controls used in this operation. The RDS auto memory function...
Page 28 - Activate the PTY search mode.; Tuning by program type; N E W s
2 8 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 1 2 Use the program type table on the right for your convenience. A To select using the TUNING keys Select while "PTY" is lit. The TUNING keys let you select from all29 program types in the order shown atright. B To select with the numeric keys The numeric keys...
Page 29 - R O C K M; To select another program type; B B C 1 F M
2 9 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 3 Start the search. Listening to radio broadcasts +10/ PTY SEARCH EXAMPLE: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Display while searching Display when a station is received. • No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. • If the desired program type cannot be found, “ NO...
Page 30 - Tune to a preset RDS station.; Reserving the desired information; B B C 2 F M
3 0 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 2 3 Choose an RDS preset station that dis-plays both the "RDS" and "EON" indica-tors. 1 Note Note Tune to a preset RDS station. Select the information you desire. Complete steps 1 ~ 3 of "Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)". § When the re...
Page 32 - Sound modes; Dolby Pro Logic
3 2 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Dolby Digital (AC-3) The Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround format lets you enjoy upto 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby digital(AC-3) program sources (such as Laserdisc software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides ...
Page 33 - DSP mode; Ambience effects
3 3 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena,jazz club, or stadium to almost any type of program source.*These modes are particularly effective when used withstereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio.You might enjoy trying the STADIUM o...
Page 34 - Select the SOUND menu.; Surround Play; Start playing the video software.; Select a surround mode.
3 4 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 1 Select the SOUND menu. Surround Play DOLBY AC-3 can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) for- mat digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD softwarebearing the...
Page 35 - Select a DSP mode; To select a DSP mode; Display dimmer adjustent; PRO LOG IC
3 5 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 1 Press the DSP icon. 2 Select a DSP mode ARENA : Simulates the presence of an indoor concert arena. JAZZ CLUB : Simulates the presence of a jazz club. STADIUM : Simulates the presence of an outdoor stadium. CHURCH : Simulates the presence of a church with high ceiling...
Page 36 - OSD; RT
3 6 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Ambience effects OSD switch When recording programs or watching movies you may want to turn ofthe OSD display mode. When the OSD display mode is ON, eachoperation of the remote control is displayed on the monitor TV. WhenOSD display mode is OFF, the receiver will only ...
Page 38 - Registering setup codes for other components; Select the component to be registered.; s A T; Low battery warning
3 8 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers onceyou register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit.Refer to "Remote operation of other components" for details ab...
Page 39 - Getting the most from your remote control; Enter the setup code.
3 9 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control 4 Enter the setup code. THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 5 Press POWER, and check to see that thecomponent you want to control turns on. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register...
Page 40 - Operating other components
4 0 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control This operation lets you operate the registered components.KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system controlconnections. ! Operating other components 1 Use th...
Page 41 - Select the component to be controlled.; Execute the desired operations.
4 1 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control • To operate a TV, start from step 2 . Go to step 2 within 3 seconds. 1 2 Press SHIFT. Select the component to be controlled. Press the VIDEO, AUDIO or TVkey repeatedly to display the re-mote control mode for the com-ponent you want to control. Changing (confirming...
Page 42 - Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play); Activate the macro program mode.
4 2 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control The macro play function allows you to set the remote tocontrol several components in succession. After completingthis setup, you can perform a series of operations automati-cally. Enter the setup codes for the components you want tocontrol beforehand. Preparing for...
Page 43 - Press the keys to be operated in order.; M A C R O 1; Select where the macro should be stored.
4 3 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control 3 Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TVkey to select the macro location.(MACRO1, 2, and 3 respectively) AUDIO TV VIDEO • You can store up to 3 different macros, one at each key: VIDEO = "MACRO 1", AUDIO = "MACRO 2",...
Page 44 - Executing an automatic operation; Execute the macro play.
4 4 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Executing an automatic operation 2 Execute the macro play. Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TVkey to execute the correspond-ing macro play. 1 Press the MACRO key. • "MACRO" appears in the front panel and on-screen display and the pre programmed macro is performed...
Page 45 - Setup code correlation; Deleting a setup code; Checking a setup code
4 5 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Setup code correlation Getting the most from your remote control AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY ENT +10 LISTEN MODE SOUND SUBWOOFER 5 6 4 2 3 1 8 9 ...
Page 46 - FutureSet upgrade option
4 6 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control FutureSet upgrade option (This service will be available until 31 May 1999) 1 2 Call our Free-Phone Consumer Help-Lineand explain which components you wouldlike to add to your remote control. Write down the brand name and modelnumber of your component in the spacep...
Page 47 - Code selection after mode download
4 7 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control 5 Hold your remote to the speaker portion ofyour telephone. Code selection after mode download After successful completion of the download, step 5 above, the remote control automatically enters a special set-up mode which worksas described below. 1 Select the compo...
Page 48 - Set up code chart; VCR Set up codes
4 8 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart VCR Set up codes Non-IR codes CD player 8900 Cassette deck 7900 LD player 5900 Phono 0900 Satellite 2900 TV 1900 VCR 4900 DVD 6900 MD 8900 Maker Set up codes Harmon/Kardon 4038 Harwood 4072 HCM 4072 Headquarter 4046 HI-Q 4047 Hinari...
Page 54 - Resetting the Microcomputer; In case of difficulty; Amplifier; Tuner
5 4 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Resetting the Microcomputer If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, orshows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while thepower is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens,execute the following ...
Page 55 - Memory back up function
5 5 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted fromthe unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected fromthe AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off forapproximately 3 days. • Power mode.• Settings made using ...
Page 56 - Specifications
5 6 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7% at 4 Ω ............................. 120 W + 120 W (IEC) 63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7% at 4 Ω ......... 120 W + 120 W Rated power output during SURROUND operation FRONT(1kHz, 0.7% T....
Page 57 - Remote operation of other components; Tuner operations; Cassette deck operations; CD player operations; MD recorder operations
5 7 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component.The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand. ° Remote operation of other components Tuner operations TUNING/SKIP + ( 3 Play ) – ( 2 Play ) ...
Page 58 - LD player operations; VCR operations; TV operations
5 8 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Remote operation of other components Satellite tuner operations TUNING/SKIP + ( Channel + ) – ( Channel – ) 6 ( Select ) 8 ( » ) 7 ( « ) 4 ( | ) ¢ ( \ ) THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 ENT +10 Num...
Page 59 - DVD player operations
5 9 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Remote operation of other components Cable tuner operations 6 ( Select ) 8 ( » ) 7 ( « ) 4 ( | ) ¢ ( \ ) TUNING/SKIP + ( Channel + ) – ( Channel – ) THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 ENT +10 Numeric...
Page 60 - For your records
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 __________________ Serial ...
