Page 2 - Units are designed for operation as follows.; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; CAUTION; Safety precautions
2 EN 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 and Russi...
Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked; Unpacking; Additional
3 EN Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2How to use this manual ..................................... 2Unpac...
Page 4 - Operation; Preparing the remote control
4 EN Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1...
Page 5 - Special features
5 EN 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! § Dolby Digita...
Page 6 - Names and functions of parts; Main unit; Standby mode; Display
6 EN Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key * Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. STANDBY indicator 2 A SPEAKERS B keys ) Use to turn the A/B speakers on or off. 3 LOUDNESS key ¡ Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. 4 SPEAKER EQ key ¡ Use to select SPEAKER EQ’s setting. 5 Surround LED (l...
Page 7 - Remote control unit
7 EN 9 TV VOL +/– keys Use to adjust the TV’s volume. 0 1 / ¡ keys If CD, MD or Tape is selected as the inputsource, this key functions as search keys. Tune –/+ key Use to operate the tuner mode. ! 8 key Use to operate other components. Dimmer key ¤ Use to adjust the brightness of the display. @ 3 /...
Page 8 - Analog connections; Setting up the system; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE
8 EN 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 insert ...
Page 9 - Connecting the terminals; Connection of banana plugs
9 EN 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. Connection of banana plugs 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never ...
Page 10 - Connecting audio components
10 EN 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 SYSTEM CONTROLjacks & IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge recordplayer cannot be used directlyfrom the rec...
Page 11 - Connecting video components
11 EN 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 INVideo inputs...
Page 12 - Digital connections
12 EN 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 digital c...
Page 13 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)
13 EN 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 picture ...
Page 15 - Connecting the speakers
15 EN GREEN WHITE RED R L CENTER FRONT A - + + + - - FRONT B R L GRAY SURROUND R L - + BLUE PURPLE SURROUND BACK/ SUBWOOFER SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround Speakers(Be sure to connect bothsurround speakers) Power amplifier Left Surround Back/Subwo...
Page 16 - Connecting the antennas; AV AUX; Connecting to the AV AUX jacks
16 EN 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 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM...
Page 17 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
17 EN 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 connect...
Page 18 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode.; Select a speaker system.
18 EN 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. SETUP MULTI CONTROL POWER RCVR Setup (Multi % / fi , @ / # ...
Page 19 - Adjust the speaker volume level.; Input the distance to the speakers.; Continued to next page.
19 EN $ 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 is ON. 2 SW RE-MIX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode tothe receiver is OFF. • If subwoofer is turned off, subwoofer re-mix se...
Page 20 - Preparing for playback; Normal playback
20 EN 3 Use the ∧ / ∨ keys or @ / # keys to select the speakers and the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi ) keys to adjust the distance to the front speakers. The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks. L SL S SB SR C R SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ.ACTIVE EQ.DSP MODE...
Page 21 - Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Adjusting the sound; Adjusting the TONE
21 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL VOL / Input Selector Input Selector AV AUX 1 Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select thesource you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key. 1 “DVD/6CH” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “PHONO” 4 “TUNER” 5 “VIDEO 1” 6 “VIDEO 2” 7 “VIDEO 3” 8 “MD/...
Page 23 - Recording a music source; Recording video; Recording music in AUTO REC or MANUAL REC mode; Input Selector; Recording
23 EN Recording audio (analog sources) 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 keys to select the ...
Page 24 - Presetting radio stations manually; Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations
24 EN Presetting radio stations manually 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL kno...
Page 25 - Receiving preset stations; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.; Receiving preset stations in order; TUNER; Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source.
25 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive(up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For “15”, press 0 , 5 For “20”, press 0 , 0 ,...
Page 26 - Ambience effects; Surround modes
26 EN 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 The below...
Page 27 - Dolby PRO LOGIC II
27 EN 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 soundquality, gr...
Page 28 - DSP mode
28 EN 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,THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO ...
Page 29 - Surround play
29 EN 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 bearing t...
Page 30 - DVD 6-channel playback; Preparations; Start playback of the DVD software.; Convenient functions
30 EN 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 VOLUME CONT...
Page 33 - Registering setup codes for other components; Basic remote control operations for other components; SRC Power
33 EN 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 registered...
Page 34 - Checking the codes; Operating other components
34 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in“Searching for your codes”, you may need to find out which four-digitcode is operating your equipment:For example, to find out which code is operating y...
Page 35 - Setup code chart; VCR setup codes
35 EN Maker Setup Codes Admiral 0048, 0209 American High 0035 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0209 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Craig 0047 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 0162, 0760 Daewoo 0045 Denon 0042 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0043, 0121, 0184, 0209 Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0033, 0035 GE 0035, 0060, 07...
Page 36 - Maker; TV setup codes
36 EN Maker Setup Codes GE 0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451,0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147,1347 Gibralter 0017, 0019, 0030 GoldStar 0019, 0030, 0178, 0802, 0814 Gradiente 0053, 0056, 0800 Grunpy 0179, 0180 Hallmark 0178 Harley Davidson 0179, 0800 Harman/Kardon 0054 Harvard 0180 Havermy 0093 Hi...
Page 37 - DSS setup codes
37 EN Maker Setup Codes Techwood 0051, 0056 Teknika 0016, 0019, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0092,0150, 0179, 0180, 0800, 0802 Telefunken 0056 Thomas 0800 Toshiba 0060, 0154, 0156, 0901, 0906, 1256 Totevision 0802, 0804 Unitech 0804 Vector Research 0030 Victor 0053 Videomagic 0802 Vidikron 0054, 0242 Vidtech 0...
Page 39 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations keys; Numeric keys; Numeric keys
39 EN 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. & Casse...
Page 40 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys
40 EN 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 pressing the n...
Page 41 - Numeric Keys
41 EN Basic remote control operations for other components DSS operation keys Cable operation keys DVD player operation keys S RC Pow er TV Powe r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Tune – Tune + Dimmer Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info / Flip Input Mode Loudness Active EQ Remote Setup Sound Tone TV Input Bass Boost T...
Page 42 - In case of difficulty; Tuner
42 EN 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 set. • T...
Page 44 - For your records; Specifications
44 EN 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 __________________ S...
