Page 2 - CAUTION; Accessories; Before applying the power; Safety precautions; For the United Kingdom; REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
2 KR-V9090/8090 (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. CAUTIO...
Page 3 - Contents; Normal playback
3 KR-V9090/8090 (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
4 KR-V9090/8090 (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 a...
Page 5 - How to use this manual
5 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Special features New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage A new TRAITR transistor which features superior temperature tracking characteristics has been adopted in the final stageof the power amplifier block. This new TRAITR ...
Page 6 - Display; About the STANDBY indicator; Names and functions of parts
6 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other LEVEL INDICATOR Full Digital Decoding T R A I T R thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor AUDIO − VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090 PHONES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 STANDBY MUTE DIRECT MEMORY AUTO TUNING BAND BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL SPEAKE...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; Antenna terminal connections; FM indoor antenna
Preparations 8 KR-V9090/8090 (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 ant...
Page 9 - Microcomputer malfunction; Connecting audio components; Caution regarding placement; SYSTEM CONTROL jacks
9 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) TAPE/MD CD PHONO PLAY IN RECOUT SIGNAL GND 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 Make connections as shown below.When connecting ...
Page 10 - Connecting video components
Preparations 1 0 KR-V9090/8090 (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 u...
Page 11 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS; Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components
1 1 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 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...
Page 12 - Connecting the speakers; Speaker impedance
Preparations 1 2 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other − + R L SURROUND SPEAKERS B R L FRONT SPEAKERS ª · ª · A R L FRONT SPEAKERS − + C CENTER SPEAKER ª · · ª ª · SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER PRE OUT • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.• If the left and right speakers are connected inverse...
Page 13 - Operating distance; PRE OUT connections; Preparing the remote control
1 3 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Setting up the system Loading the batteries • Insert four AAA-size (LR03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. 1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks.2. Replace all...
Page 14 - Recommended speaker installation; Preparing for surround sound; Select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode.; O G IC
Preparations 1 4 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other To enhance the surround modes, various parameters can beset up to accomodate the speaker system used and theenvironment of the listening room. The following procedurelet you set the parameters of the surround modes (DOLBYPRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STERE...
Page 15 - Adjust the speaker volume.; Adjust the delay time.; How to calculate the proper delay time
1 5 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Adjust the speaker volume. 1 Press to select TEST TONE. 2 Adjust the level of the speaker emittingthe test tone. Each speaker should pro-duce the test tone at the same volumelevel as the front speakers. 1 "TEST...
Page 16 - DSP mode setup; Adjust the EFFECT level.; N A; E C; Adjust the WALL type.; H A RD
Preparations 1 6 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other Preparing for surround sound DSP mode setup 1 Select a DSP mode. • The following adjustments (effect level, wall type, and room size) are common for all DSP modes. If necessary these modes can be adjustedagain according to your preference after ...
Page 17 - Adjust the ROOM size.; M E D; Input level adjustment; V L
1 7 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Adjust the ROOM size. 1 Press to select ROOM. 2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on theremote to select the size you desire. 3 Press SETUP again to quit. 4 Press VIDEO once to return the remote toits original operating...
Page 18 - Turn on the receiver.; Listening to a source component; Select a speaker system.
1 8 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (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...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound
1 9 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (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. 3 Press again to quit. AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP ...
Page 20 - SOURCE DIRECT playback; To cancel; C D
2 0 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (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.• ...
Page 21 - Listening with a graphic equalizer; A D P T O N; V I D E O 2
2 1 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 6CH.INPUT playback (KR-V9090 only) 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 SELE...
Page 22 - Recording a music source; Recording audio; Recording video
2 2 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (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 RE...
Page 23 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Set the input to tuner.; Tuning
2 3 KR-V9090/8090 (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 l...
Page 24 - Tuning radio stations by frequency
2 4 KR-V9090/8090 (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...
Page 25 - Using RDS; Using the DISPLAY key; B B C 1 F M
2 5 KR-V9090/8090 (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 fo...
Page 26 - Presetting RDS stations; A U T O M E M O
2 6 KR-V9090/8090 (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 pres...
Page 27 - Presetting radio stations manually; Preparation; Receiving preset stations in order
2 7 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations 8 9 ) ) . FM MHz MEMORY STEREO TUNED ) - 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 i...
Page 28 - Activate the PTY search mode.; Tuning by program type; N E W s
2 8 KR-V9090/8090 (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...
Page 29 - R O C K M; To select another program type; B B C 1 F M
2 9 KR-V9090/8090 (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,...
Page 30 - Tune to a preset RDS station.; Reserving the desired information; B B C 2 F M
3 0 KR-V9090/8090 (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 t...
Page 32 - Ambience effects; Dolby 3 Stereo; Sound modes; DSP mode
3 2 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations This receiver incorporates 3 different sound modes to let youenjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources.The Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater-like surround effects when you play Dolby Pro Logic pro-gram sources (like Laserdiscs)...
Page 33 - Surround play; Select a surround mode.; Convenient functions; Display dimmer adjustent; O G I C; PRO LOG IC
3 3 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Ambience effects Surround play 1 Select a surround mode. The surround mode settings are stored separately for eachinput. DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used whenplaying video or LD software bearing themark. DSP modes can be used with any source.Be sure ...
Page 34 - SOURCE DIRECT key; SUBWOOFER adjustment
3 4 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Ambience effects SOURCE DIRECT key Lets you pass the source material direct to the amplifier, bypassing anyaudio processing. When SOURCE DIRECT is ON, surround sound isturned off and the tone controls are bypassed. Press to switch. LISTEN MODE key The LISTEN MODE ...
Page 35 - Registering setup codes for other components; Select the component to be registered.; s A T; Low battery warning
3 5 KR-V9090/8090 (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 detai...
Page 36 - Getting the most from your remote control; Enter the setup code.
3 6 KR-V9090/8090 (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 reg...
Page 37 - Operating other components
3 7 KR-V9090/8090 (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 AUD...
Page 38 - Select the component to be controlled.; Execute the desired operations.
3 8 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control 1 2 Press SHIFT. Select the component to be controlled. Changing (confirming) the operation mode Getting the most from your remote control SHIFT 3 Execute the desired operations. • See "Remote operation of other components" for a list of keys available...
Page 39 - Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play); Activate the macro program mode.
3 9 KR-V9090/8090 (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. Preparin...
Page 40 - Select where the macro should be stored.; M A C R O 1
4 0 KR-V9090/8090 (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 Select where the macro should be stored. • You can store up to 3 different macros, one at each key: VIDEO =...
Page 41 - Executing an automatic operation; Execute the macro play.
4 1 KR-V9090/8090 (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 preprogrammed macro is perfo...
Page 42 - Setup code correlation; Deleting a setup code; Checking a setup code
4 2 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Setup code correlation Getting the most from your remote control 1 Hold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twice. 2 Select the component to be deleted.Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key repeatedly to select thedesired component. 3 Enter the 3 digit co...
Page 43 - FutureSet upgrade option
4 3 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control FutureSet upgrade option (KR-V9090 only) (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 co...
Page 44 - Code selection after mode download
4 4 KR-V9090/8090 (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 ...
Page 45 - Set up code chart
4 5 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Non-IR codes (KR-V9090 and KR-V8090) CD player 8900 Cassette deck 7900 LD player 5900 Phono 0900 Satellite 2900 TV 1900 VCR 4900 DVD 6900 MD 8900 VCR Set up codes (KR-V9090) Maker Set up codes Harmon/Kardon 4038 Harwood 4072 HC...
Page 55 - Resetting the Microcomputer; In case of difficulty; Tuner
5 5 KR-V9090/8090 (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 follo...
Page 56 - Memory back up function
5 6 KR-V9090/8090 (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 (...
Page 57 - Specifications; AUDIO section
5 7 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation (KR-V9090)(DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7% at 4 Ω ............................. 120 W + 120 W (IEC) 63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7% at 4...
Page 58 - Remote operation of other components; MD recorder operations; CD player operations; Tuner operations; Cassette deck operations
5 8 KR-V9090/8090 (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. fi Remote operation of other components 1 Use the AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV keys to select the ...
Page 59 - LD player operations; VCR operations; TV operations
5 9 KR-V9090/8090 (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 +1...
Page 60 - For your records; DVD player operations
6 0 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other 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 se...
