Page 2 - CAUTION; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; Safety precautions; Accessories
2 Preparations Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V onlyAustralia ........................................................... AC 240 V onlyChina and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only*Other ...
Page 3 - Contents; Other; Caution : Read the pages marked; Maintenance of the unit
3 Operations Preparations Other Remote Control Contents Other Operations Preparations Before applying the power Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 H...
Page 4 - Preparations; Special features
4 Preparations 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 Pro Logic & Dolby ...
Page 5 - Preparation; Display; Names and functions of parts; Standby mode
5 Preparation CLIP TI.VOL TP RDS EON PTY TA NEWS FMAMMHzkHz PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DOWN MIX DIGITALS.DIRECTMONITOR DSP MEMO. ST. TUNED AUTO SOUND AUTO SP LFE SW C A B MUTE S RS LS R L A SPEAKERS B STANDBY POWER MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE SOUND SOURCE DIRECT AUTO BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL ...
Page 6 - Remote control unit
6 Preparations ! RETURN/PAGE key RC @ Use to operate other components. @ REC key RC ! Use to operate the selected component. # Numeric keys/Source operation keys RC ! Provide functions identical to those of theoriginal remote control supplied with thecomponent you are controlling.To access the funct...
Page 7 - Connecting audio components; Setting up the system; DTS disclaimer clause
7 Preparations MONITOR PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT AUDIO L R MD/TAPE1 CD/DVD PHONO GND REC OUT Make connections as shown below.When connecting the related system components, be sureto also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a ...
Page 8 - Connecting video components
8 Preparations VIDEO S VIDEO DVD PLAY IN FRONT L CENTER DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DVD/6ch INPUT R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT VIDEO S VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MONITOR OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN Connecting video components OU...
Page 9 - Digital connections; Input mode settings; INPUT SELECTOR
9 Preparations OPTICAL DVD CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM signals.Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), orstandard PCM (CD) format digital signals.If you hav...
Page 10 - Connecting the antennas
10 Preparations FM 75 Ω GND AM Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible fromthe receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the d...
Page 11 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
11 Preparations Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit ...
Page 12 - Connecting the speakers
12 Preparations SUB WOOFER PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND – + FRONT SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8 – 16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER – + + – FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) (8 – 16 Ω ) RED BLUE GRAY ORANGE GREEN • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.• If the left and right...
Page 13 - Speaker placement; Preparing the remote control; Operation
13 Preparations Speaker placement Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to c...
Page 14 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Select a speaker system.
14 Preparations Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings If you selected other than “LRG” as the center speaker setting. 1 SURR YES: Surround speakers are connected to the re-ceiver. 2 SURR NO: No surround speakers are connected to thereceiver. 9 Press the SET UP or display operation 2 [Next] k...
Page 15 - Adjust the volume levels for the speakers.
15 Preparation Preparing for surround sound Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the inputlevel. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source who’sinput level you want to adjust. • You can store a separate input level fo...
Page 16 - Operations; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Preparing for playback; Normal playback; Turning on the receiver; Selecting the speaker system
16 Operations 1 Listening to a source component 23 Start playback from the selected source. 1 "PHONO" 2 "TUNER" 3 "CD/DVD" 4 "TAPE" or "MD" 5 "VIDEO1" 6 "VIDEO2" 7 "VIDEO3" 8 "DVD/6ch" 9 "AV AUX" The input sources change...
Page 17 - Adjusting the sound
17 Operations Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the stereo mode. 1 Press the SOUND key to select the tone mode to be adjusted. • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10 in 2 step increments. • The adjustm...
Page 18 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video; Recording music in A-REC MODE
18 Operations 1 Use the INPUP SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than"MD/TAPE") you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording audio (analog sources) Recording Recording a music source 1 Press the MONITOR key. 2 ...
Page 19 - Recording music in M-REC MODE; Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations; Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band.
19 Operations 1 Use the input selector to select the source (CD, DVD,VIDEO2, orVIDEO3) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Play the source to be recorded. 4 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds toselect the M-REC MODE. • The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown...
Page 20 - Presetting radio stations manually; MEMORY; Receiving preset stations in order; MUSIC
20 Operations Presetting radio stations manually • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by the new one. Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Proceed to step 3 within ...
Page 21 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; DTS; Dolby Pro Logic; Continued to next page
21 Operations Ambience effects Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confiden-tial Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights re-served. This receiver is equipped with li...
Page 22 - Dolby 3 Stereo; Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround); DSP mode
22 Operations Ambience effects Front speaker (L, R) Subwoofer (SW) Center speaker Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surroundspeakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround informationis redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is design...
Page 23 - Surround Play; INPUT MODE
23 Operations Ambience effects When the DTS signal is input: (The DTS indicator lights up.) When the analog signal or the digital signal except for theDOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input: Adjust the volume. 3 • If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback chann...
Page 24 - Start playback of the DVD software.; Convenient functions; DVD 6-channel playback
24 Operations Adjust the volume. Start playback of the DVD software. Ambience effects Convenient functions Adjusting the sound • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. 1 3 4 DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels andthe re...
Page 25 - Display dimmer adjustment; SUBWOOFER adjustment; Circle surround mode
25 Operations Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver'sdisplay. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch moviesor listen to music. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.• Some Dolby Digital (AC-3) softwa...
Page 26 - Resetting the Microcomputer; In case of difficulty; Amplifier; For other countries
26 Other Resetting the Microcomputer If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated,or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unpluggedwhile the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If thishappens, execute the following procedure to reset the micro-computer and...
Page 27 - Specifications
27 Other Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 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 (un...
Page 29 - Remote Control; Remote Control Instruction Manual; Preset Remote Control Quick Start Guide; Display operation 1 key; The information for setup is displayed.; keys; Use these keys to select the source or setup code.; key
29 Remote Control Quick start guide ............................................... 29Getting the most from your remote control ................ 31Remote operation of other components .................... 39In case of difficulty ............................................ 42 Remote Control Instruct...
Page 30 - Register the setup codes for your audio and video components; Automatic input naming
30 Remote Control Register the setup codes for your audio and video components Automatic input naming In the initial factory setting, the remote control already has provisional component names registered for each input. Before you register setup codes, pressingthe input keys of the remote control ca...
Page 31 - How to use the display operation keys; Getting the most from your remote control; Registering setup codes for other components
31 Remote Control The remote control supplied with this receiver is alsocapable of controlling components from a variety of manu-facturers once you register the appropriate setup codesinto the remote control unit.Refer to "Remote operation of other components" for de-tails about the operatio...
Page 33 - Press the operation keys you desire.; SHIFT; Operating other components
33 Remote Control This operation lets you operate the registered components.KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and offautomatically with the receiver via the system control connections. Use the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to select the componentyou desire. • Pressing the MUSIC or MOVIE...
Page 34 - Press the keys to be operated in order.; MACRO
34 Remote Control The macro play function allows you to set the remote to control severalcomponents in succession. After completing this setup, you can performa series of operations automatically. Enter the setup codes for thecomponents you want to control beforehand. Preparing for automatic operati...
Page 35 - To delete the setup code; Executing an automatic operation; Display operation 1
35 Remote Control 2 Press the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to execute thecorresponding macro play. 1 Press the MACRO key. • " MACRO EXE " appears in the display and the pre-programmed macro is performed: MUSIC = " MACRO 1 ", MOVIE = " MACRO 2 ", TV = " MACRO 3 " • Some dev...
Page 37 - To operate other components by using the stored memory; Insert the batteries during pressing and holding the; Restoring the original factory settings
37 Remote Control 6 Press the key of the same operation that you want to store. • The remote code is send to the remote control unit.• " Complete " appears when finished. • When it takes for more than 8 seconds or the remote control unit does not receive the remote control code well, " E...
Page 38 - Displaying the CD TEXT data
38 Remote Control • The display for selecting disc appears. Press the [Text] key. > 051. > 050.D.Title Home Sel 4 Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select the desired disc, then press the [Sel] key. 5 > 02.T.Title > 01.T.Title Back Sel Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select the desired track, then press t...
Page 39 - Remote operation of other components; Numeric keys
39 Remote Control You can operate other components by pressing keys or using the display.The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand. RC 3 Remote operation of other components Tuner operations Cassette deck operations ‹ ( Play A ) * ( Pause A ) & ( Stop A ) $ ( Rewind A ) › ( Fa...
Page 42 - For your records
42 Remote Control Remote control unit In case of difficulty Cause • The batteries are nearing exhaustion. • Subwoofer is OFF. • No setup codes registered at for the respec- tive input(s). • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted.• The remote control unit i...
