If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings –...
English Further adjustments ... 32 Fine adjustment of the sound ... 32 Additional functions ... 34 Convenient functions ... 34 Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD players ... 35 Troubleshooting ... 36 Specifications ... 38 Special features PURE AUDIO MODE¡...
Names and functions of parts Main unit AUTO indicator PTY indicator Speaker indicator RDS indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator TONE indicator TUNED indicator ST. indicator Input channel status indicator DOLBY DIGITAL SPEAKERS ON/OFF LISTEN MODE SETUP PHONES (power) key Standby indicator Switch the unit ON and standby.
• ¡ • ™ £ º Note: • * For how to be able to use the keys to operate the Kenwood º PTY key Use for PTY search. SUBTITLE key Use to operate the Kenwood DVD player.* Numeric keys Use to call up preset stations.
Preparing the remote control Loading batteries Loading batteries œ Remove the cover. ∑ Insert batteries. • Insert two (R03) batteries following the polarity indications. é Close the cover. Operation Operation When the Standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press [ RECEIVER] on the remote control unit.
Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
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 components to this unit, be sure to read the <Selecting the input mode> ) carefully. CD or DVD player Note: •...
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to this unit with digital connection, be sure to read the <Selecting the input mode> ) carefully. FRONT SURROUND DVD / 6CH IN FRONT SURROUND OUT L/R...
Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 AUDIO Casette deck or MD player CD or DVD player Other component English...
Setting up the system Connecting video components DVD player AUDIO IN Note: • A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. English REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 CD/DVD VIDEO 2...
Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (For Australia) REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE AUDIO OUT* DVD player Video component with recording function AUDIO OUT Video component AUDIO OUT Notes: • * If the DVD player has 6 channel output, connecting to DVD/6CH IN jacks is possible. (<Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input)> 0) •...
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16 ) Right Front speakers English Powered subwoofer SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SURROUND SPEAKERS (6-16 ) SURROUND WHITE GRAY Right Surround speakers Left To AC wall outlet CENTER BLUE GREEN Center speaker Left...
Connecting the terminals œ Strip coating. ∑ Push the lever. é Insert the cord. ® Return the lever. Notes: • 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.
Speaker settings Speaker setup (Easy Setup) The speaker settings can be completed by simply selecting the room type and listening position. The audio will be corrected automatically according to the characteristics of the speaker system in use. If more detailed speaker settings are required, use the procedure in <Speaker setting flow>...
Speaker setting flow The detailed settings below allow you to enjoy full performance of the receiver according to the environment of your listening room. Speaker settings consist of 4 elements. Speaker Setup ("SP SETUP") * Select whether each speaker channel is used or, if used, its size. The Easy Setup function also allows you to make speaker settings easier.
Speaker settings Speaker setup ("SP SETUP") This sets up the speakers according to the speaker system in use. Speaker setup is required every time the speaker system is changed. œ See <Getting into the setup mode> (&) and select "SP SETUP". ∑...
Distance setting ("DISTANCE") This sets the distance from each speaker to the listening position. œ Measure the distance from the listening position to each speaker and jot down in the table below. Distance from the listening Speaker Indicator position Front speaker (left) "L"...
Normal Playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE SPEAKERS ON/OFF LISTEN MODE Turning on the power Turning on the power œ Turn on the power to the related components. ∑...
Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR AV AUX VOLUME Input source keys œ Select the source you want to listen to. When using the remote control unit: Use the Input source keys to select a source. The following input source keys are prepared on the remote control unit: •...
Normal Playback Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST TONE MULTI CONTROL MUTE Adjusting the Tone (remote control only) Adjusting the Tone (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when this unit is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode.
Ambience effects Surround modes This unit is equipped with listen modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. See <Speaker settings>...
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Ambience effects DTS Digital Surround is the standard for providing 5.1 channels of discrete digital audio in consumer electronics products and software content. DTS can contain a larger volume of data than Dolby Digital, and can reproduce high quality surround sound. They are the same as the Dolby Digital 5.1 channels, but it is a format that lowered the audio compression rate when recording digitally.
Surround play Select the listen mode according to the source being played back. LISTEN MODE VOLUME CONTROL LISTEN MODE VOLUME Preparations • Turn on the related components. • Complete <Speaker settings>. ^ • Select the source you wish to play back with surround sound.
Ambience effects 96kHz LPCM playback 96kHz LPCM playback This unit is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback. To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to "STEREO". • In "F-AUTO" input mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. •...
Listening to radio broadcasts This unit 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)>.
Listening to radio broadcasts RDS Auto Memory This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function.
Receiving preset stations Numeric keys TUNER œ Press [TUNER] to select tuner as the source. ∑ Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to "40" preset numbers). Press the Numeric keys in the following order: For "15"...
Listening to radio broadcasts 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.
Recording Recording mode setting in digital audio source recording (main unit only) When recording a multi-channel digital audio source, it is recommended to set up the recording mode properly to convert the digital input into the 2-channel analog output. Usually use the "A-REC"...
Further adjustments Fine adjustment of the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. SPEAKERS ON/OFF MULTI CONTROL œ Press [SOUND] until the desired item appears on the display. Each time you press the key, the menu changes as follows.
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Panorama mode (Pro Logic II Music mode Panorama mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the "wraparound" sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode. œ Press [SOUND] repeatedly until "PANORAMA" appears on the display.
Additional functions Convenient functions SPEAKERS ON/OFF Display dimmer adjustment Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the display and indicators of this unit. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. Press [DIMMER].
Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD players 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, DV-5700,...
Troubleshooting Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following tables before calling for service. Amplifier Symptom No sound from the speakers. The standby indicator blinks and sound is not output. Sound is not output from one of the speakers.
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The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the Kenwood DVD player you wish to control. In regard to contact cleaner In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
... D: 343 mm (13-1/2") Weight (net) ... 8.1 kg (17.9 lb) Notes: 1. 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...
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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.