Page 2 - CAUTION; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; Safety precautions; Accessories; Factory fitted moulded mains plug; For the United Kingdom
2 Preparations This unit is designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V onlyAustralia ........................................................... AC 240 V onlyEurope and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V onlyCh...
Page 3 - Maintenance of the unit; Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked
3 Operations Preparations Remote Control Additional Information Before applying the power Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, drycloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents maycause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner D...
Page 4 - Preparations; Special features; How to use this manual
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 and enjoy! ª Home THX Cinema THX Select ...
Page 5 - Preparation; Names and functions of parts; Standby mode
5 Preparation Names and functions of parts & SOURCE DIRECT key ¢ Use to pass the source material direct to theamplifier. * INPUT SELECTOR knob £ Use to select the input sources. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R)jacks * Standby mode When standby indicator is lit, this receiver is in standby mode a...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; DTS disclaimer clause; INPUT SELECTOR
8 Preparations Make connections as shown on the following pages.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 wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Notes1. Be ...
Page 9 - Connecting audio components
9 Preparations Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet SYSTEM CONTROLjacks ( When you connect the unit and the CD or MD player with the digital connection, you can enjoy a better sound quality. Setting up the system Cassette deck or MDrecorder CD player IN OUT Video component,3 head cassette d...
Page 10 - Connecting video components
10 Preparations Connecting video components Setting up the system A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 jacks. About the S VIDEOjacks Use the S VIDEO jacksto make connections tovideo components withS VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. ÷ If you use the S VIDEO jack...
Page 11 - Digital connections
11 Preparations L R L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A L C L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHzFM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHzFM 50kHz DE-EMPHASISCHANNEL SPACE DVD CD/DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 COAXIAL...
Page 12 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)
12 Preparations L R L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A L C L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHzFM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHzFM 50kHz DE-EMPHASISCHANNEL SPACE C B IN Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) DVD player (wi...
Page 14 - Connecting the speakers
14 Preparations Setting up the system Right Front Speakers A Left Right Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if youwant to connect a second front speaker system. Left (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) CenterSpeaker Surround Speakers Poweredsubwoofer Connecting the speakers L R L VIDEO 3 VIDE...
Page 15 - Connecting the terminals; Connection of banana plugs
15 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the spea...
Page 16 - Connecting to another room or area (ROOM B)
16 Preparations Connecting to another room or area (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in anotherroom or area (ROOM B). Setting up the system L R L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A L C L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT...
Page 17 - PRE OUT connections
17 Preparations PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to anexternal power amplifier as shown in the example below. • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the...
Page 18 - Connecting to the AV AUX jacks
18 Preparations Setting up the system • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. £ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect the video cable. • When you connect the unit and the component with the ...
Page 19 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
19 Preparations Setting up the system 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 ...
Page 20 - Channel space switching; Preparing the remote control; Operation; Loading the batteries
20 Preparations Channel space switching (Except for the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia) The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevailsin the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the currentchannel space setting does not match the setting in the area where ...
Page 21 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings
21 Preparation Preparing for surround sound 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select theappropriate front speakers setting. 1 NML/THX (normal) : Average size front speakers areconnected to the receiver. 2 LRG (large) : Large front speakers are connected tothe receiver. • Under certain circumst...
Page 22 - Adjust the speaker volume.; Input the distance to the speakers.; Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
22 Preparations 4 5 Adjust the speaker volume. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. Thevolume levels from each speaker should be the same. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the volumeof the test tone output from the speaker channel to beadjusted. The channel ind...
Page 23 - Preparing for playback; Selecting the input mode; Normal playback; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Operations
23 Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, VIDEO2, or VIDEO3 jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 8 Selec...
Page 24 - Adjusting the sound
24 Operations Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly to select the tone mode to beadjusted. BASS: Select this to adjust the low frequency range.(Press the S...
Page 25 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video
25 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than“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 Use the INP...
Page 26 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations
26 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 : Turn the knob (or press the keys) to select thedesired station. Each press switches the bandas follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning...
Page 27 - Receiving preset stations in order; Use the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source.
27 Operations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the ¢ key does the following: = 01 = 02 = 03 = … = … 38 = 39 = 40 Pressing the 4 key does the following: 01 + 02 + 03 + … + … 38 + 39 + 40 + Holding down the...
Page 28 - Presetting RDS stations
28 Operations 12 3 This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the presetmemory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be storedin the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function. Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the tuner. Use the BAND key to set the broa...
Page 29 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; Dolby Digital; DTS; Dolby Pro Logic II
29 Operations Ambience effects 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 Dolb...
Page 30 - Home THX Cinema; Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround)
30 Operations Home THX Cinema THX is a creation of Lucasfilm Ltd., which practically brings the cinemasensation to your home with its superb multichannel digital audioprogram.This system promises a reproduction of an enthralling home experience,which is able to encompass smaller space with fantastic...
Page 31 - DSP mode
31 Operations Ambience effects Center speaker DVD 6-channel mode Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channelsand the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD sourcematerial in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and eachchannel is input independe...
Page 32 - Surround Play; When the DTS signal is input:; II
32 Operations Surround Play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video...
Page 33 - DVD 6-channel playback; Convenient functions
33 Operations 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.When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, nosound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoi...
Page 35 - Remote Control; Operating other components; Basic remote control operations for other components
35 Remote Control The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable ofcontrolling components from a variety of manufacturers onceyou register the appropriate setup codes into the remote controlunit. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components until all components have been reg...
Page 36 - Setup code chart
36 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. AKAI 0104 ADMIRAL 0112 0124 0126 AIWA 0138 0142 0143 AOC 0105 BROKSONIC 0104 0105 0144 0180 BELL & HOWELL 0124 0126 0178 CRAIG 0108 0109 0110 CURTIS MATHES 0104 0107 0110 CENTURION 0105 CROSLEY 0115 CORONAD 016...
Page 44 - Remote control operation of other components; Cable tuner operations
44 Remote Control Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. Remote control operation of other components 1 Use the Input selector keys or source POWER keys to selectthe component you want to control. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operation...
Page 45 - CD player operations
45 Remote Control CD player operations Cassette deck operations Remote control operation of other components RC-R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 R E M O T E C O N T R O L U N I T R C - R 0 7 1 4 1 2 3 POWER POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 INPUT SEL. TV SEL...
Page 46 - TV operations
46 Remote Control TV operations MD recorder operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 R E M O T E C O N T R O L U N I T R C - R 0 7 1 4 1 2 3 POWER POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 INPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TI...
Page 47 - LD player operations
47 Remote Control LD player operations VCR operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 R E M O T E C O N T R O L U N I T R C - R 0 7 1 4 1 2 3 POWER POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 INPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TIT...
Page 48 - DSS/DBS receiver operations
48 Remote Control DSS/DBS receiver operations DVD player operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 R E M O T E C O N T R O L U N I T R C - R 0 7 1 4 1 2 3 POWER POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 INPUT SEL. TV SEL. DV...
Page 49 - Additional Information; In case of difficulty; Resetting the Microcomputer
49 Additional Information In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer 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 proce...
Page 50 - Remote control unit
50 Additional Information Remote control unit Cause • Subwoofer is OFF. • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted.• The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, orthere is an obstacle between the receiver and...
Page 51 - Specifications
51 Additional Information 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). AUDIO section Rated powe...
Page 52 - 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 ...
