Page 2 - 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 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
3 EN Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories arepresent. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R0824 4 ¢ + If any...
Page 4 - Preparing the remote control; FCC WARNING; Loading the batteries
4 EN Before applying the power 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 b...
Page 5 - Special features
5 EN 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 Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode l...
Page 6 - Main Unit; Display; Names and functions of parts
6 EN DIMMER SPEAKERS ON OFF PHONES ACTIVE EQ LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY ACTIVE EQ DTS SOUND SETUP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DOWN MUTE UP VOLUME CONTROL POWER STANDBY ON STANDBY DOLBY DIGITAL # BAND key ¡ Use to select the broadcast band. $ AUTO key Use to change “TAPE” indication to ...
Page 7 - Remote control unit
7 EN If the name of a function is different onthe receiver and on the remote control,the name of the remote control key inthis manual is indicated in parentheses. Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for non-Kenwo...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; Analog connections; Microcomputer malfunction; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE
8 EN Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, besure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied withthe components you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Note...
Page 9 - Connecting audio components
9 EN + - + - AUX CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD/TAPE L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet SYSTEM CONTROLjacks % C a s s e t t e d e c k o r M Drecorder CD or DVD player Video component ) Other components *5335/09-15/EN ...
Page 10 - Connecting video components
10 EN + - + - PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. About ...
Page 11 - Digital connections
11 EN + - + - COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICALCD/DVD DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH Setting up the system 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...
Page 13 - Connecting the speakers
13 EN Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Sub woofer Right Left Center Speaker Front Speakers Right Left (Be sure to connect bothsurround speakers) Surround Speakers + - + - CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN SURROUND SUB WOOFER + - R GRAY L BLUE PURPLE SW SPEAKERS KERS (8-16 Ω ) *5335...
Page 14 - Connecting the terminals
14 EN 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on therear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedanceratings. Using speaker...
Page 15 - Connecting the system control; Speaker placement
15 EN 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 connected in the[XS8], [XS], or [XR] ...
Page 16 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; keys for the following; Select a speaker system.
16 EN 4 ¢ + + + MULTI CONTROL SETUP Setup POWER RCVR POWER ON/STANDBY Multi % / fi 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...
Page 18 - Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Normal playback; Turning on the receiver; Preparing for playback
18 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the sourceyou want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “AUX” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD” 4 “TAPE” or “MD” 5 “VIDEO1” 6 “VIDEO2” 7 “DVD/6CH” 2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME ...
Page 19 - Adjusting the sound
19 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for morethan 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the Tone...
Page 20 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video; INPUT SELECTOR
20 EN Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to selectthe A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or P C M ) a r e i d e n t i f i e d a u t o m ...
Page 21 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations
21 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall themby one-touch operation. Tuning radio stations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or TUNER key to select thetuner. 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band. Each press switches the band...
Page 22 - Receiving preset stations in order; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.; Receiving preset stations; TUNER; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.
22 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations in order (P.Call) 4 ¢ + + + TUNER P.Call @ / # 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.Call @¥# key to select the desired station. • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressi...
Page 23 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; Dolby Digital
23 EN 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 Manufactured...
Page 24 - DSP mode
24 EN Ambience effects 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 andeach channel is input independently, the resulting sou...
Page 25 - Surround play
25 EN When the DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input: (The DOLBY DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC, or STEREO indicator lights up.) 1 DOLBY DIGITAL : DOLBY DIGITAL surround.(The DOLBY DIGITAL LED indicator lightsup.) 2 PL II MOVIE : PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 3 PL II MUSIC : PRO...
Page 26 - DVD 6-channel playback; Preparations; Convenient functions
26 EN 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. 4 ¢ + + + DVD/6CH INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Input Mode Pre...
Page 28 - Basic remote control operations for other components; Source
28 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. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shorteningof the dista...
Page 29 - Re-assigning device keys; Operating other components; SRC Power
29 EN Basic remote control operations for other components 5 To check the codes of your other components, repeat steps 1 through 4 , but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUX, VID2, VID1, DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE) for the component youare checking. • As suggested earlier on, write down each of t...
Page 30 - Setup code chart; TV Setup codes; Manufacturer
30 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Manufacturer 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 Davidso...
Page 31 - Cable Setup codes
31 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Orion 0179, 0236, 0463, 0817 Panasonic 0051, 0250, 0809, 0812, 0815, 0907,0908 Penney 0019, 0021, 0030, 0047, 0051, 0060,0156, 0178, 0747, 0802, 0804, 0809,0814, 1347 Philco 0019, 0030, 0054, 0145, 0463 Philips 0054, 0904, 1454 Pilot 0019, 0030, 0802 Pioneer 0166, 0679...
Page 32 - DVD player Setup codes
32 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Aiwa 0641 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796,0797, 0830 Blue Parade 0571 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490, 0634 Emerson 0591 Enterprise 0591 Fisher 0670 GE 0522, 0717, 0815 GPX 0769 Go Video 0715 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Harman/Kardon 0582, 0702 Hi...
Page 33 - CD and MD players Setup codes
33 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Kenwood 0070, 0071, 0092, 0183, 0205, 0233,0234, 0251, 0386 Manufacturer Setup Codes Sanyo 0047, 0104 Scott 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184 Sears 0035, 0042, 0047, 0104 Semp 0045 Sharp 0048 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 Sony 0032, 0033, 0035, 0636, 1032 Sylvania 0035, 0043, 0081 Techni...
Page 34 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations’ keys
34 EN 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. % Cassette deck operations’ keys CD player operations’ keys Basi...
Page 35 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys
35 EN Other components’ operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for eachcomponent had been entered beforehand. ...
Page 37 - Resetting the Microcomputer; In case of difficulty; Tuner
37 EN Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, orshows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged whilethe power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If thish a p p e n s , e x e c u t e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o c e d u r e t o r ...
Page 39 - Specifications
39 EN Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during SURROUND operation F R O N T ( 4 0 ~ 2 0 k H z , 0 . 7 % T . H . D . a t 8 Ω o n e c h a n n e l d r i v e n ) .......................
Page 40 - For your records
40 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.Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon yourdealer for information or service on this product. Model_____________________...