Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other KENWOOD DVD players. In order to effectively use the remote control, it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Australia ... AC 240 V only Europe ... AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Once you have setup the remote control, you’ll be able to operate both this model and your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control supplied with this model.
Adjusting the SOUND ... 32 Display dimmer adjustment ... 33 Sleep timer ... 33 Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players ... 34 DVD player operation keys ... 34 In case of difficulty... 35 Specifications (For U.S.A. and Canada) ...
Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode indicators CLIP indicator Speaker selection indicators, Input channel indicators (The Input channel indicators lights up to indicate the channels contained in the input signal. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of a single channel.) View when the GAME/FRONT AUX jack cover is open.
INPUT MODE key Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. ÷ Some keys can be used for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing DVD key beforehand. › SETUP key Use to select the speakers’ settings etc.
Setting up the system CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections. For the connections of other system components, see pages 8 to 13.
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) ÷ Digital audio connections are required when playing multi-channel signals such as the Dolby Digital and DTS signals. ÷...
Setting up the system Connecting video components, audio components Audio components AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA pin cord) Monitor TV REC OUT PLAY IN AUDIO LINE AUDIO LINE (Audio cord) (Audio cord) Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist them well before connecting the speaker cord.
Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. Twist 4 Return the lever. 2 Push the lever. ¶ Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. ¶ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Setting up the system PRE OUT jacks connections The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. Note that the output from the PRE OUT jacks needs to be connected to an external power amplifier. If you want to connect surround back speakers to these jacks, be always sure to connect two surround back speakers for the left and right.
Setting up the system Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.
"SP SETUP" and press the SETUP key. Center Surround Speaker Speakers If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2200HT, KS-3200HT, KS-5200HT, KS-7200HT or KS-8200HT: 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select the model of the connected speaker system, and press the SETUP key.
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Let’s play DVD video software If you use another speaker system want a setup according to it: 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select "CUSTOM" and press the SETUP key to select each of the speaker setup items. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select the speaker setup item and press the SETUP key.
÷ When the setting "HTB 1", "HTB 2" or "HTB 3" is selected, the procedure skips to step 5. ÷ When you use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB 1", "HTB 2" or "HTB 3" set the speaker setup, the audio will be corrected automatically according to the speaker characteristics.
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Preparing for playback 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys) to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 "FRNT LRG": Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "FRNT NML": Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver.
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Preparing for playback Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. ÷ In steps 5, indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting.
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Preparing for playback Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects level) Adjust the level of the low-frequency fields effect (LFE) signal, which is the signal used exclusively for giving the field effect of bass tone, in the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi...
Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. RECEIVER INPUT MODE ON/STANDBY INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the ON/STANDBY key (or RECEIVER key).
Normal playback Adjusting the sound ACTIVE EQ TONE MULTI CONTROL %/fi VOLUME %/fi MUTE ™ BASS BOOST "LOUDNESS" LOUDNESS indicator MULTI CONTROL @/# PHONES ™ Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi...
Normal playback Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers or headphones. Press the MUTE key. To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the "MUTE" indicator goes off. ÷ MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the VOLUME CONTROL knob or pressing the VOLUME %/fi...
Recording Analog sources INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector key) to select the source (other than "VIDEO") you want to record. 2 Put the component connected to the VIDEO jacks to the record-pause mode. 3 Start playback, then start recording.
Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see "Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe and Australia)". Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations TUNER MULTI CONTROL %/fi...
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select tune as the source. 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 0,0,) For "20", press...
Using RDS (Radio Data System) Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to the description in "Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)". RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal.
Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe and Australia) Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want to listen to. Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search.
Front Speakers. However, in order to enjoy the benefit of true 6.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround EX sound, KENWOOD recommends that you connect a full set of speakers. Dolby PRO LOGIC II x/ Dolby PRO LOGIC II...
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Ambience effects DTS-ES The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within sur- round left and surround right. It’s compatible on predecessor DTS 5.1 system.
Ambience effects Surround play The desired listen mode can be selected according to the input signal. Input selector keys LISTEN MODE "Dolby D" indicator "DTS" indicator Preparations ÷ Turn ON related components. ÷ Complete "Preparing for playback" (speaker settings). ^ ÷...
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Ambience effects Listen modes available with analog or PCM playback: Main example of medium: Digital sources including DVD linear PCM and CD. Analog source such as VCR or radio broadcasting. 1 "PL IIx MOVIE": DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode *1 2 "PL IIx MUSIC": DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode *1 *2 3 "PL IIx GAME":...
Convenient functions You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. SLEEP ‹ DIMMER ‹ SOUND MULTI CONTROL %/fi SOUND Adjusting the SOUND 1 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display.
Convenient functions Center Width mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x MUSIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC mode) Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments.
Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-503, DV-502, DVF-3550, DVF-3050, DVF-R4050, DVF-605, DV-6050, DVF-R5060, DVF-3060, DVF-3060K, DV-705, DVF-R5070 ,DVF-3070, DVF-3080, DVF-N7080, DVF-8100, DVF-3200 and DVF-3250.
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 unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom- puter and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
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÷ Connect them properly referring to "Setting up the system" ÷ The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you wish to control. Press the DVD key to activate the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you want to control before operation.
Weight (Net) ... 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in develop- ment. 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).
100 W 100 W + 100 W Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in develop- ment. 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).
Weight (Net) ... 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in develop- ment. 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).
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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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