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 ....................................................... 39 Registering setup codes for other components ..................................................... 39 Searching for your codes ................................. 39 Checking 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! ⁄ THX ...
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 CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO RDS PTY MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY MULTI...
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 on the receiveri s d i f f e r e n t f r o m t h ...
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 suret o r e f e r t o t h e i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l s s u p p l i e d w i t h t h ecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnectio...
Page 9 - Connecting the terminals
9 EN ENGLISH 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 speaker cords are connected w...
Page 10 - Connecting audio components
10 EN ENGLISH IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Connecting audio components Record Player Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette Deck orMD Recorder CD or DVD Player IN OUT OUT OUT M o v i n g c o i l ( M C ) c a r t r i d g erecord player cannot be useddirectly from the re...
Page 11 - Connecting video components
11 EN ENGLISH OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR DVD Connecting video components IN Video Deck Monitor TV IN Vi...
Page 12 - Digital connections
12 EN ENGLISH COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 DVD/ 6CH 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...
Page 13 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)
13 EN ENGLISH DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN CR CB Y CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT 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...
Page 15 - Connecting the speakers
15 EN ENGLISH Connecting the speakers Setting up the system • To make sure that each speaker has been connected properly, pay attention to the test tone from each speaker.Refer to “ 5 Adjust the speaker volume level .”. ) • This model is designed on the assumption that a pair of Surround Back Speake...
Page 16 - PRE OUT connections
16 EN ENGLISH ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below. • ...
Page 18 - Connecting to the AV AUX jacks; AV AUX; Connecting the antennas
18 EN ENGLISH Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key. £ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD playe...
Page 19 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode.
19 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 20 - Adjust the bass peak level.
20 EN ENGLISH 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. Thevolume levels from each speaker should be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode.• Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in s...
Page 21 - Input the distance to the speakers.
21 EN ENGLISH 3 For optimum bass peak level, keep increasing the bass peaklevel by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi )keys while test tone is being output until clip sound is heard fromthe Subwoofer or Front Speaker. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. ...
Page 23 - Preparing for playback; Turning on the receiver; Normal playback; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.
23 EN ENGLISH Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. 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/STANDBY key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected ...
Page 24 - Adjusting the sound
24 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereomode, analog stereo mode and when “THX OFF”. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press ...
Page 25 - Listening with headphones
25 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Make sure the SPEAKERSindicators are turned off. SPEAKER EQ mode S P E A K E R E Q f u n c t i o n i s t o a d j u s t t h e r e c e i v e r ’ s a u d i o o u t p u tcharacteristics with the speakers’ characteristics which differs dependingon the size of the speakers. W...
Page 26 - Recording video; Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL; Input Selector; Recording
26 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 27 - Using RDS; Listening to radio broadcasts
27 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 28 - Presetting radio stations manually; Receiving preset stations; Receiving preset stations in order
28 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 29 - Presetting RDS stations; Press the TUNER key to enter tuner mode.; TUNER
29 EN ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Using the RDS DISP (Display) key 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 (Program Service name)...
Page 30 - Tuning by Program TYpe; Tune –
30 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 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:6...
Page 31 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; SW
31 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 33 - Timbre Matching; THX Surround EX mode
33 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hallto almost any type of program source. These modes are particularlyeffective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television,and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB,T...
Page 34 - Surround play
34 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 36 - Start playback of the DVD software.; Convenient functions
36 EN ENGLISH Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver.• Turn on all other components that will be used.• Complete “Preparing for surround sound”. ( 1 Press “DVD/6CH” as the input source. 2 Select "6CH INPUT" by pressing the INPUT MODE key. • If speaker sys...
Page 38 - Display dimmer adjustment; 6kHz LPCM playback
38 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound, you can selectMain / Sub sound for Audio output. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ / ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ keys or @ / # keys until “DUAL MONO” appears on the display. • This...
Page 39 - Registering setup codes for other components; Basic remote control operations for other components; SRC Power
39 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 40 - Operating other components; Re-assigning device keys
40 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. 1 Use the Source keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. 2 Press the S...
Page 41 - Infrared ray system part
41 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Storing the remote control code of the othercomponents The remote control unit can store the remote control code of the othercomponents and you can operate the other components from the remotecontrol unit. The remote control code is ...
Page 42 - Setup code chart; CD and MD player setup codes
42 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0028, 0036, 0037, 0190,0338, 0339, 0340, 0523,0626, 0677, 0681, 0692,0826, 0858, 0859, 1059,1490 CD and MD player setup codes Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0070, 0071, 0092, 0183,0205, 0233, 023...
Page 44 - VCR setup codes
44 EN ENGLISH TV setup codes (continue) Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Soundwave 0037, 0418 Standard 0009, 0217, 0218 Stern 0163, 0206, 0259 Sunkai 0294, 0355 Sunstar 0800 Suntronic 0800 Susumu 0218 Sysline 0037 T + A 0447 Tandy 0072, 0163, 02...
Page 45 - Satellite setup codes
45 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes ABsat 0123, 0832 AST 0321, 0351 Akai 0515 Alba 0421, 0455, 0515, 0613 Aldes 0288 Amstrad 0252, 0345, 0501, 0675,0689, 0847, 1113 Ankaro 0288, 0369, 0519, 0713 Anttron 0421 Arcon 0834, 1043, 1205 Arm...
Page 46 - DTV decoder setup codes
46 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Scott 0718 Sherwood 0633 Skyworth 0766 Sony 0533, 1533 Tatung 0770, 0771 Teac 0759 Technics 0490 TerraTec 0825 Thomson 0551, 0522 Toshiba 0503 Tredex 0799, 0800, 0803 Umax 0690 Wesder 0699 Wharfedal...
Page 47 - Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations keys
47 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. 1 Select the input source. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desi...
Page 48 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys
48 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. SR C Powe r TV Power 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Tune – Tune + Dimmer Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info / Flip Loudness R...
Page 50 - In case of difficulty; Tuner
50 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 52 - Specifications; For your records
52 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...
