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Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations. B60-3017-10 CH (T) WS 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 KR-V888D (En/T)
AC adaptor (1) Power cord (1) RCA pin cord (2) Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. they empty, you should not throw away. In- stead, hand them in as small chemical waste. Remote control unit (1) KR-V888D (En/T)
This function takes advantage of your monitor TV to simplify the surround setup procedures so you can quickly and easily match the surround processing to your speaker system, and your listening environment. You can also use OSD during playback to customize the DSP surround modes, etc. KR-V888D (En/T) ¤...
When the broadcast ends, the receiver returns to the original station. When listening to KENWOOD source components connected with system control cords, the input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the tuner when a program you desire is broadcast.
Names and functions of parts RDS indicators NEWS INFO. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D TA/NEWS/INFO ON/STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS -ON –OFF PHONES 1 POWER key Use to turn the main power ON/OFF. 2 ON/STANDBY ( ) key Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER is turned ON.
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KENWOOD audio component. If you connect audio components from KENWOOD and other makers to the TAPE/ MD or CD jacks, you can set the remote to operate these components by registering the appropriate setup code at the respec- tive input.
3 Return lever. FM75 ANTENNA Use an optional antenna adaptor FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 KR-V888D (En/T) FM outdoor antenna terminal.
Setting up the system SYSTEM CONTROL cord ƒ SL 16 XS 8 SYSTEM CONTROL switch To AC wall outlet Shape of AC outlets U.K. Except for U.K. ADAPTOR Graphic equalizer ¡ PLAY Cassette deck or MD recorder CD player KR-V888D (En/T)
* The video signal input to the VIDEO 2 jacks can be paired with Setting up the system To AC wall outlet TV/CABLE tuner LD player* Video deck Video inputs and outputs audio signals input to the AUX.6CH.INPUT. KR-V888D (En/T) (Yellow RCA pin cords) 9¡...
POWER LOCK To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT. Connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-999D). Then connect the demodu- lator to the VIDEO 3 DIGITAL IN. Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks.
• Once you finish making the system connections, be sure to register the appropriate setup code for each component. • If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are not compatible with system control (or cannot be combined with your other system control components), registering the setup code enables you to control those components using the remote control supplied with this unit (without connecting system control cords).
CENTER WOOFER 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert four AAA-size (LR03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. 10 m 30˚ Setting up the system KR-V888D (En/T) Power amp Center Speaker Powered Subwoofer 3 Close the cover. Remote sensor 30˚...
Keys or controls used in this operation. EXAMPLE: when the pointer is P. CALL moved to the DSP command. ¢ 3 STEREO The DSP screen appears. WALL ROOMSIZE MEDIUM EFFECT LEVEL MEDIUM MAIN ARENA JAZZ CLUB STADIUM CHURCH THEATER KR-V888D (En/T)
LRG (large): Select when using a relatively large surround speaker. OFF: Select when not using surround speakers. 2 Continue to the SP.LVL (speaker level) screen. Preparing for surround sound • Pressing the MAIN icon lets you access MAIN the main sound menu. IN LVL KR-V888D (En/T) ›...
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• Input level adjustment is not possible when using the AUX.6CH INPUT or ADAPTOR jacks. 3 Press the SETUP key on the remote to turn off the on-screen display. 4 Press either VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key on the remote to cancel the OSD remote control mode. Preparing for surround sound KR-V888D (En/T)
DOWN • The INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel of the receiver always cycles Increase volume through all inputs. POWER MACRO SHIFT AUDIO VIDEO P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR TA/NEWS/INFO. DISPLAY VOLUME...
• The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10 in 2 step increments. To cancel Press again. MUTE To cancel Press again. Normal playback SHIFT P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D ¢ 3 STEREO GUIDE LEVEL 2-CH STANDBY INDICATOR DOWNMIX SOURCE DIRECT +10/ TA/NEWS/INFO.
• Turning off both SPEAKERS A and B when using a surround mode will cancel the respective mode and activate stereo playback. VOLUME CONTROL DOWN Increase volume Normal playback POWER MACRO SHIFT AUDIO VIDEO P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR TUNING/SKIP VOLUME TA/NEWS/INFO. DISPLAY MUTE...
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• When the adaptor is on, the overall volume is slightly decreased. • To undo this setting, repeat this procedure to display "ADPT OFF". Normal playback SHIFT P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D ¢ GUIDE LEVEL 2-CH STANDBY...
• The AV AUX jacks on the front panel provide a convenient way to connect a video camera (playback only). • When recording a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source, press the STEREO key to light the "2 CH DOWNMIX" indicator. SHIFT P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D ¢ GUIDE LEVEL 2-CH STANDBY...
• If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.) For higher frequencies TUNING Auto tuning Manual tuning P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL 3 STEREO LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT +10/ TA/NEWS/INFO.
DIRECT • If you make a mistake entering the frequency, the frequency display Listening to radio broadcasts POWER MACRO SHIFT AUDIO VIDEO P. CALL P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE STANDBY TUNING/SKIP VOLUME TA/NEWS/INFO. DISPLAY MUTE...
Note Note countries and areas. Each press switches the display mode as follows: 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 Frequency display 3 RT (Radio Text) display BBC 1 ABCDEFG HI fl KR-V888D (En/T) fl 92 5) § 1)2 5)
• To change the information in the display, press the DISPLAY key. Listening to radio broadcasts POWER MACRO SHIFT AUDIO VIDEO P. CALL P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR TUNING/SKIP VOLUME TA/NEWS/INFO.
When you press 4 ¢ 1+2+3+ Holding down the button, lets you skip through the presets, receiving each for 0.5 seconds apiece. Listening to radio broadcasts P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL 3 STEREO LEVEL SOURCE DIRECT STANDBY...
• The operations shown in A can also be performed with the P.CALL keys on the remote control. Listening to radio broadcasts POWER MACRO SHIFT AUDIO VIDEO P. CALL P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR TUNING/SKIP VOLUME TA/NEWS/INFO.
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• If the desired program type is found, that program is received. The program type display changes temporarily to the frequency display, and then to the station name display. Listening to radio broadcasts Blinks ROCK M Program type name display Goes out BBC 1 F M Station name display KR-V888D (En/T)
• When “EON” does not light although an RDS station is received, that station is not transmitting EON data. Please select a different station. Listening to radio broadcasts POWER SHIFT AUDIO P. CALL AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D BAND ¢ GUIDE LEVEL STANDBY INDICATOR VOLUME TA/NEWS/INFO.
EON reservation. Each press switches the reservation mode as follows: 1 TA (Traffic Announcement) 2 NEWS (News) 3 INFO. (Information) 4 off (EON off) Should be off NEWS INFO. BBC 2 F M KR-V888D (En/T)
). This receiver Surround speakers (monaural signal) * Optional in this mode. * Optional in this mode. KR-V888D (En/T) Center speaker Subwoofer (LFE)* Front Speaker Surround speakers (stereo signal) Center speaker...
fi Surround speakers fi * Optional in this mode. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Li- censing Corporation. "Dolby","AC-3","Pro Logic" and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Ambience effects KR-V888D (En/T) Center speaker Subwoofer*...
2 CH DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and the signals are downmixed to 2 channel stereo. Source Direct (S.DIR) Lets you pass the source material direct to the amplifier, bypassing any audio process- ing. KR-V888D (En/T) fl...
• Midnight mode has no effect on parts of the sound track that are not specified for compression. FUNCTION SHIFT FUNCTION SHIFT FUNCTION SHIFT Ambience effects KR-V888D (En/T) ARENA : Simulates the presence of an indoor concert arena. JAZZ CLUB : Simulates the presence of a jazz club. STADIUM : Simulates the presence of an outdoor stadium.
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2 AC-3 3 PRO LOGIC 4 3 STEREO 5 ARENA 6 JAZZ CLUB 7 STADIUM 8 CHURCH 9 THEATER Display when SUBWOOFER is pressed. SUBWOOFER « VOLUME Ambience effects KR-V888D (En/T) +1 dB SURROUND The displayed value changes. +2 dB SURROUND...
Refer to "Remote operation of other components" for details about the operations available for each component. * When registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components which are connected to this unit by system control cords, use the following codes to insure proper system control operation: Cassette: 7000, CD: 8099, MD: 9000.
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Note Note Getting the most from your remote control • Example: Press 5258 to register a LD player made by KENWOOD. THEME • The backlight flashes once each time a number is entered. • If an invalid setup code is entered the remote will output one long blink, disregard that code and return to the beginning of step 4.
3 Press the operation keys you desire. Be sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on the receiver when you want to operate KENWOOD components connected by system control cords. Otherwise, point the remote control at the component you want to operate.
To return control to the original component, press SHIFT and then press the VIDEO or AUDIO key to return to the original control mode. Keys or controls used in this operation. Go to step 2 within 3 seconds. KR-V888D (En/T) fl...
Keys or controls used in this operation. DISPLAY TV + SHIFT + POWER 3 steps FUNCTION SHIFT + 4 2 steps VIDEO + VIDEO 2 steps SHIFT + POWER 2 steps 9 steps Perform each of the following steps within 5 seconds. KR-V888D (En/T)
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• The macro is stored at the locations specified in step 3. If another macro was previously stored at the same location, it is erased. MACRO Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up to 3 macros. MACRO 1 KR-V888D (En/T)
• Pressing a button other than AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV cancels the macro program mode. When VIDEO is pressed P. CALL GUIDE Keys or controls used in this operation. Go to step 2 within 3 seconds. MACRO 1 KR-V888D (En/T)
• If the backlight does not blink, the third digit in the setup code is 0. • If the backlight does not blink, the fourth digit in the setup code is 0. Perform each step within 5 seconds. KR-V888D (En/T)
• The free phone upgrade service is not available in countries other than listed above. • For customers outside the U.K., please contact your Kenwood dealer who will be able to assist you. • This number is designed specifically for Future Set upgrades, questions about system operation should be first addressed to your place of purchase.
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• At this time, the remote exits the special set-up mode and returns to its normal operation mode. AUDIO key TV key 1 CD (CD) 2 TAPE/MD (TAPE) 3 PHONO Perform each of the following steps within 5 seconds. KR-V888D (En/T) 1 TV1 2 TV2 3 CABLE...
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5204 Philips 5194 Pioneer 5023, 5059 Maker Set up codes Jerrold 3627 Panasonic 3701 Primestar 3627 Set up code chart KR-V888D (En/T) Maker Set up codes Triumph 1177 Universal 1027 Vector Research 1030 Victor 1053, 1250 Vidikron 1054 Vidtech 1019, 1178...
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8000, 8032, 8037, 8179, 8305, 8468 Panasonic 8029, 8303 Philips 8157 Pioneer 8032, 8305, 8468 Proton 8157 Set up code chart KR-V888D (En/T) Maker Set up codes Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0017, 0477 Signal 0015, 0040 Signature 0011 SL Marx 0040...
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Optimus 7027, 7220 Panasonic 7229 Philips 7029 Pioneer 7027, 7220 Maker Set up codes Scientific Atlanta 8460 Set up code chart KR-V888D (En/T) Maker Set up codes Sony 7093 Technics 7158 Maker Set up codes Revox 7029 Sansui 7009, 7029...
• The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time. KR-V888D (En/T) Remedy • Connect them properly referring to “Connect- ing the speakers” • Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• The microprocessor of the remote control malfunctions. In case of difficulty KR-V888D (En/T) Remedy • Replace with new batteries to preserve the currently registered setup information.$ • Turn the subwoofer ON.
VIDEO inputs / outputs VIDEO (composite) ... 1 Vp-p / 75 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Note Note Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
+100 REPEAT RANDOM DISPLAY INFO (Frame- time) REPEAT (Repeat) RANDOM (Random) DISPLAY (Display) FUNCTION SHIFT MENU THEME TV/SAT/VID INFO ALT AUD +100 REPEAT RANDOM DISPLAY +100 (+100) KR-V888D (En/T) (¶ Record) GUIDE (OSD menu) GUIDE (OSD menu) GUIDE (OSD menu)
RANDOM +100 REPEAT DISPLAY DISPLAY Numeric keys FUNCTION SHIFT commands ALT AUDIO (Alternate audio) +100 (+100) REPEAT (Repeat) RANDOM (Random) DISPLAY (Display) KR-V888D (En/T) GUIDE INFO ALT AUD RANDOM (OSD menu) INFO ALT AUD (¶ Record) RANDOM GUIDE (OSD menu)
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For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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