Page 2 - ENGLISH; 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 ENGLISH 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 a...
Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked
3 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for othercomponents ....................................................... 36 Registering setup codes for other components ..................................................... 36Searching for your code ................................... 36Checking the ...
Page 4 - Preparing the remote control; Loading the batteries; Operation; Unpacking; Memory back up function
4 EN ENGLISH Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key ...
Page 5 - Special features
5 EN ENGLISH 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! ª Dolb...
Page 6 - Names and functions of parts; Main unit; Standby mode
6 EN ENGLISH L SL S SB SR C R SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CS II A B CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO RDS PTY MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE LOUDNESS SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAN...
Page 7 - Remote control unit
7 EN ENGLISH 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 con...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE
8 EN ENGLISH Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be sureto refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Notes1. Be sure to...
Page 9 - Connecting the terminals; Speaker impedance
9 EN ENGLISH 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. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speake...
Page 10 - Connecting audio components
10 EN ENGLISH IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND CD/DVD MD/TAPE R L PHONO Connecting audio components Record player Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette deck orMD recorder CD or DVD player SYSTEMCONTROL jacks ^ IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge recordplayer cannot be used directlyfrom the...
Page 11 - Connecting video components
11 EN ENGLISH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO DVD IN IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO Connecting video components IN Video deck Monitor TV Video IN/OUT INVide...
Page 12 - Digital connections
12 EN ENGLISH COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 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 have connected any d...
Page 13 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)
13 EN ENGLISH DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN 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 COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better ...
Page 15 - Connecting the speakers
15 EN ENGLISH Right Front Speakers B Power amplifier Left Connecting the speakers Setting up the system Right Surround Back Powered subwoofer Left Center Speaker Right Left Front Speakers A Surround Speakers(Be sure to connect bothsurround speakers) Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you w...
Page 16 - Connecting the antennas; AV AUX; Connecting to the AV AUX jacks
16 EN ENGLISH FM 75 GND AM ANTENNA Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possiblefrom the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust thedirection for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Ins...
Page 17 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
17 EN ENGLISH 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 is...
Page 18 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode.; SETUP
18 EN ENGLISH 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, and surround speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing t...
Page 19 - Input the distance to the speakers.
19 EN ENGLISH # Press the ∧ key or # key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer remix setting indication “SW RE-MIX” appears. $ 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 i...
Page 21 - Preparing for playback; Turning on the receiver; Normal playback; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.
21 EN ENGLISH Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT MODE MD/TAPE A SPEAKERS B ON/STANDBY POWER ON/OFF Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/OFF and ON/STA...
Page 22 - Adjusting the sound
22 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Adjusting the sound Loudness Tone Bass Boost TONE VOLUME CONTROL MUTE A SPEAKERS B SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ PHONES LOUDNESS MULTI CONTROL VOL / POWER RCVR Speaker EQ Active EQ Mute (Multi % / fi ) TUNER Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is...
Page 23 - Listening with headphones
23 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Make sure the SPEAKERSindicators are turned off. SPEAKER EQ mode SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver’s audio outputcharacteristics with the speakers’ characteristics which differs dependingon the size of the speakers. Especially for the music sound sourceplayb...
Page 24 - Recording video; Recording music in AUTO REC or MANUAL REC mode; Input Selector; Recording
24 EN ENGLISH Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE 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 key...
Page 25 - Using RDS; Listening to radio broadcasts
25 EN ENGLISH Using RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digitaldata) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners andreceivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information fromthe broadcast signal for use with various funct...
Page 26 - Presetting radio stations manually
26 EN ENGLISH Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stationsstarting from preset number “1”. Therefore, be sure to execute the RDSauto memory function before using the following operations to manuallystore AM stations and other FM stations, and...
Page 27 - Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display.; Presetting RDS stations; TUNER; Press the TUNER key to enter tuner mode.
27 EN ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Using the RDS DISP (Display) key TUNER RDS Disp. Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows : 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display 1 PS (Progr...
Page 28 - Tuning by Program TYpe; PTY
28 EN ENGLISH 3 Press the PTY key to start searching. EXAMPLE : Searching for a Pop Music broadcast. Display while searching. Blinks L SL S SB SR C R SW LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ.ACTIVE EQ.DSP MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:...
Page 29 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; SW
29 EN ENGLISH 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 T...
Page 30 - Dolby PRO LOGIC; DTS
30 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channelsof digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better soundqua...
Page 32 - Surround play
32 EN ENGLISH 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 b...
Page 33 - DVD 6-channel playback; Preparations; Start playback of the DVD software.; Convenient functions
33 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels andthe receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback.Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself isalso acceptable. INPUT MODE DVD/6CH Input Mode VOL...
Page 36 - Registering setup codes for other components; Basic remote control operations for other components; SRC Power
36 EN ENGLISH 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 re...
Page 37 - Operating other components; Re-assigning device keys
37 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components 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. SRC Power Sourcekeys...
Page 38 - Setup code chart; TV setup codes
38 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes AGB 0516 ASA 0104, 0802 Acura 0009 Admiral 0163 Adyson 0217 Aiwa 0701, 0800 Akai 0208, 0516, 0602,0708, 1537 Akito 0272 Akiba 0803 Akura 0264, 0218, 0358,0493 Alba 0037, 0009, 0218,0036, 0211, 0235,...
Page 40 - Galaxis; Satellite setup codes
40 EN ENGLISH Maker Setup codes ABsat 0832, 0123 AST 0321, 0351 Akai 0515 Alba 0455, 0421, 0515,0613 Aldes 0288 Amstrad 0847, 0252, 0345,0501, 0675, 0689,1113 Ankaro 0713, 0288, 0369 Anttron 0421 Arcon 0834, 1043, 1205 Armstrong 0243 Aston 0142, 1129 Astra 0108 Astro 0173, 0358, 0501,0520, 0548 Aval...
Page 41 - Cable setup codes
41 EN ENGLISH Maker Setup codes Asa 0081 Aiwa 0348, 0352 Akai 0041, 0106, 0315 Alba 0315, 0352 Baird 0104, 0041 Blaupunkt 0195, 0226, 0162,0034 Brandt 0320, 0321 Brandt Electronic 0041 Bush 0352 Combitech 0352 Cyrus 0081 Daewoo 0637, 0642 De Graaf 0042 Decca 0081 Denon 0042 Dual 0041 Dumont 0081, 01...
Page 43 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations keys; Numeric keys; Numeric keys
43 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorderequipped with system control operations. &am...
Page 44 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys
44 EN ENGLISH 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 pressi...
Page 45 - Numeric Keys
45 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Cable operation keys DVD player operation keys Notes1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model.2. The above show the typical type functions available for each component....
Page 46 - In case of difficulty; Tuner
46 EN ENGLISH In case of difficulty Tuner Cause • No antenna is connected.• The broadcast band is not set properly.• The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile.• Noise due to interference from an electric appliance. • Noise due to a nearby TV ...
Page 48 - Specifications; For your records
48 EN ENGLISH 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 AUDIO section Rated p...
