Instruction Manual
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... to operate this receiver works with all remote control operations. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. How to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. For the U.S.A. Maintenance of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". In regard to connect your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control, as well as "In case of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with the instructions...
... to operate this receiver works with all remote control operations. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. How to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. For the U.S.A. Maintenance of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". In regard to connect your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control, as well as "In case of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with the instructions...
Instruction Manual
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... the power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this manual 2 Unpacking 4 Preparing the remote control 4 Special features 5 Names and functions of parts 6 Main Unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Preparations Setting up the system 8 Connecting the terminals 9 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 10 Connecting audio components 11 Connecting video components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17...
... the power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this manual 2 Unpacking 4 Preparing the remote control 4 Special features 5 Names and functions of parts 6 Main Unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Preparations Setting up the system 8 Connecting the terminals 9 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 10 Connecting audio components 11 Connecting video components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17...
Instruction Manual
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... software you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on the front panel, the input selector of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your convenience in any condition. This feature improves your video software and audio source. IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality in playing video games. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound...
... software you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on the front panel, the input selector of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your convenience in any condition. This feature improves your video software and audio source. IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality in playing video games. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound...
Instruction Manual
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... Frequency display Input display Preset channel display Surround mode display AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator A SPEAKERS B DSP 96kHz-fs ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOUDNESS ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER PHONES DVD/6CH CD/DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX/GAME S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 (POWER ON/STANDBY) key & Use to back up the memory. Standby indicator 2 SPEAKERS A/B keys ) Use to turn...
... Frequency display Input display Preset channel display Surround mode display AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator A SPEAKERS B DSP 96kHz-fs ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOUDNESS ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER PHONES DVD/6CH CD/DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX/GAME S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 (POWER ON/STANDBY) key & Use to back up the memory. Standby indicator 2 SPEAKERS A/B keys ) Use to turn...
Instruction Manual
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... Use to set up and preset channel functions. 9 Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX, TUNER) ) Use to select the input sources. 0 INPUT MODE key 8 Use to select the Input mode. ! DSP MODE BASS BOOST LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the receiver off . ^ SOUND key º Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects. & TONE key ¡ Use to switch the status of TONE control. * MULTI #/@ keys MULTI %/fi keys Use to select the maximum adjustment...
... Use to set up and preset channel functions. 9 Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX, TUNER) ) Use to select the input sources. 0 INPUT MODE key 8 Use to select the Input mode. ! DSP MODE BASS BOOST LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the receiver off . ^ SOUND key º Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects. & TONE key ¡ Use to switch the status of TONE control. * MULTI #/@ keys MULTI %/fi keys Use to select the maximum adjustment...
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...Audio connections are available at the rear of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. • The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up ), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. This means the audio signal corresponds to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH. 2 Press the INPUT MODE key. These cables are usually packed together with the components you want to play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO...
...Audio connections are available at the rear of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. • The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up ), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. This means the audio signal corresponds to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH. 2 Press the INPUT MODE key. These cables are usually packed together with the components you want to play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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... model has a game function which is for best reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you can get better picture quality. Connect the antennas correctly as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use only. ANTENNA AM GND 75 FM Use an antenna adaptor (Commercially available) Attach to the 75Ω FM terminal. Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are connected. AV AUX...
... model has a game function which is for best reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you can get better picture quality. Connect the antennas correctly as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use only. ANTENNA AM GND 75 FM Use an antenna adaptor (Commercially available) Attach to the 75Ω FM terminal. Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are connected. AV AUX...
Instruction Manual
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... SETUP mode. TONE T. Continued to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the power to accept the setting. • The front speakers setting indication "FRNT" appears. Use the keys or MULTI @/ #keys for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers...
... SETUP mode. TONE T. Continued to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the power to accept the setting. • The front speakers setting indication "FRNT" appears. Use the keys or MULTI @/ #keys for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers...
Instruction Manual
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... again to accept the setting. • The Surround Back Speaker setting indication "SB" appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to the main setup displays. 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. Press the SETUP key again to be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in the following displays: 1 T.TONE AUTO 2 T.TONE MANUAL 3 The selection of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is being output. LEFT SUBW CNTR SL...
... again to accept the setting. • The Surround Back Speaker setting indication "SB" appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to the main setup displays. 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. Press the SETUP key again to be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in the following displays: 1 T.TONE AUTO 2 T.TONE MANUAL 3 The selection of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is being output. LEFT SUBW CNTR SL...
Instruction Manual
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... : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel. The display segments are needed before starting playback. Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. No sound from both the speakers connected to STEREO. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR • Selecting "6CH INPUT" by pressing the (POWER ON/STANDBY) key. Selecting a source using the receiver. 1 Use the AV AUX/GAME key to select "AV AUX [GAME]" (or "AV AUX"). 2 Press and hold the AV AUX...
... : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel. The display segments are needed before starting playback. Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. No sound from both the speakers connected to STEREO. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR • Selecting "6CH INPUT" by pressing the (POWER ON/STANDBY) key. Selecting a source using the receiver. 1 Use the AV AUX/GAME key to select "AV AUX [GAME]" (or "AV AUX"). 2 Press and hold the AV AUX...
Instruction Manual
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... to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. • This function is available only for speakers connected to indicate the source signal. Normal playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) MULTI CONTROL Adjusting the sound BASS BOOST LOUDNESS TONE MULTI CONTROL Input SOUND Selector keys SOUND MULTI Input Selector keys PHONES ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST MUTE TONE VOLUME CONTROL MULTI %/ fi VOLUME %/fi MUTE ACTIVE EQ LOUDNESS Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to...
... to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. • This function is available only for speakers connected to indicate the source signal. Normal playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) MULTI CONTROL Adjusting the sound BASS BOOST LOUDNESS TONE MULTI CONTROL Input SOUND Selector keys SOUND MULTI Input Selector keys PHONES ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST MUTE TONE VOLUME CONTROL MULTI %/ fi VOLUME %/fi MUTE ACTIVE EQ LOUDNESS Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to...
Instruction Manual
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... when playing video game. (The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up.) 4 ACTIVE EQ OFF : The ACTIVE EQ function is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. PHONES • The sounds from right to adjust the volume. 22 EN Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is turned OFF...
... when playing video game. (The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up.) 4 ACTIVE EQ OFF : The ACTIVE EQ function is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. PHONES • The sounds from right to adjust the volume. 22 EN Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is turned OFF...
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... "AUTO" (auto tuning). STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired tuning method. "STEREO" lights when a broadcast is received. Each press switches the band. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 24 EN TUNER 1 Tune to the station you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by one of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.) 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI...
... "AUTO" (auto tuning). STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired tuning method. "STEREO" lights when a broadcast is received. Each press switches the band. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 24 EN TUNER 1 Tune to the station you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by one of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.) 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI...
Instruction Manual
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... and DVD software. DTS The DTS multi-channel audio format is a new technology which are recorded using a matrix decoder that will be taken to include the surround speakers for playing the digital output as with conventional DTS Surround, compatible with Dolby Digital Surround EX which evolved from 6.1channel sources. Proper measures for an exciting "wraparound" effect with additional Surround Back channel which contain a digital flag that derives three surround channels from Surround channel is being input...
... and DVD software. DTS The DTS multi-channel audio format is a new technology which are recorded using a matrix decoder that will be taken to include the surround speakers for playing the digital output as with conventional DTS Surround, compatible with Dolby Digital Surround EX which evolved from 6.1channel sources. Proper measures for an exciting "wraparound" effect with additional Surround Back channel which contain a digital flag that derives three surround channels from Surround channel is being input...
Instruction Manual
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... MODE STEREO Preparations • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). & • Use the Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play back with six (5.1) output channels and this amplifier detects the identification signals and selects an optimum LISTEN mode automatically. The way a sound is heard in various places). Dolby Digital can be used with stereo program sources, like equipped with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to full auto ("AUTO DETECT" lights), the receiver selects...
... MODE STEREO Preparations • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). & • Use the Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play back with six (5.1) output channels and this amplifier detects the identification signals and selects an optimum LISTEN mode automatically. The way a sound is heard in various places). Dolby Digital can be used with stereo program sources, like equipped with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to full auto ("AUTO DETECT" lights), the receiver selects...
Instruction Manual
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...input : 1 DTS-ES Mtrx 6.1 : DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1 channel surround. 2 DTS-ES Dscrt 6.1 : DTS-ES DISCRETE 6.1 channel surround. 3 DTS : DTS 5.1 channel surround. 4 DTS+NEO:6 Cin : DTS+Neo0:6 surround CINEMA mode. 5 NEO:6 CINEMA : Neo:6 surround CINEMA mode.* 6 NEO:6 MUSIC : Neo:6 surround MUSIC mode.* 7 DTS 96/24 : DTS 96/24 playback mode. 8 STEREO : Normal stereo playback. (* This mode can be selected when digital signals other listening modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component. 29 EN Ambience effects When the Dolby Digital or Dolby...
...input : 1 DTS-ES Mtrx 6.1 : DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1 channel surround. 2 DTS-ES Dscrt 6.1 : DTS-ES DISCRETE 6.1 channel surround. 3 DTS : DTS 5.1 channel surround. 4 DTS+NEO:6 Cin : DTS+Neo0:6 surround CINEMA mode. 5 NEO:6 CINEMA : Neo:6 surround CINEMA mode.* 6 NEO:6 MUSIC : Neo:6 surround MUSIC mode.* 7 DTS 96/24 : DTS 96/24 playback mode. 8 STEREO : Normal stereo playback. (* This mode can be selected when digital signals other listening modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component. 29 EN Ambience effects When the Dolby Digital or Dolby...
Instruction Manual
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... the surround mode. Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) 0 PANORAMA (Panorama mode ON/OFF)** - Neo:6 Music mode only) ! STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL DVD/6CH SOUND DIMMER LISTEN MODE SLEEP SOUND MULTI DVD/6CH INPUT MODE VOLUME%/fi Preparations • Connect your DVD player to adjust the setting as desired. • The adjustment item is in the 6CH INPUT mode. Adjust the volume with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are not displayed depending on speaker settings...
... the surround mode. Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) 0 PANORAMA (Panorama mode ON/OFF)** - Neo:6 Music mode only) ! STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL DVD/6CH SOUND DIMMER LISTEN MODE SLEEP SOUND MULTI DVD/6CH INPUT MODE VOLUME%/fi Preparations • Connect your DVD player to adjust the setting as desired. • The adjustment item is in the 6CH INPUT mode. Adjust the volume with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are not displayed depending on speaker settings...
Instruction Manual
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... AUTO DETECT DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL L C R A B CLIP LFE STEREO SLEEP SL SR • Pressing the SLEEP key after the sleep timer has started allows you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the remote control unit to set to adjust the left speaker. / Sub channel from the speakers. Convenient functions Center Image mode (Neo:6 Music mode only) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the receiver's display. SP MUTE AUTO...
... AUTO DETECT DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL L C R A B CLIP LFE STEREO SLEEP SL SR • Pressing the SLEEP key after the sleep timer has started allows you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the remote control unit to set to adjust the left speaker. / Sub channel from the speakers. Convenient functions Center Image mode (Neo:6 Music mode only) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the receiver's display. SP MUTE AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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... to KENWOOD DVD player. Press each key for DVD player operation. CHANNEL + DVD/6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER IMPUT MODE ACTIVE EQ DISC SEL. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD players for the detailed operating instructions. (To return to the receiver operation mode, press other Input Selector key.) DVD player operation keys You can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the keys described below when connected to operate the DVD player with the DVD player. LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE PTY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731E MENU...
... to KENWOOD DVD player. Press each key for DVD player operation. CHANNEL + DVD/6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER IMPUT MODE ACTIVE EQ DISC SEL. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD players for the detailed operating instructions. (To return to the receiver operation mode, press other Input Selector key.) DVD player operation keys You can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the keys described below when connected to operate the DVD player with the DVD player. LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE PTY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731E MENU...
Instruction Manual
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...guarded video software cannot be received. not output. • Turn the power off, eliminate the shortcircuiting, then turn on the rear panel. tings". & • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is not grounded. • Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks. • Connect the grounding wire to "Speaker set up correctly. • Connect it properly referring to "Connecting the speakers". % • Set it starts. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to a frequency that...
...guarded video software cannot be received. not output. • Turn the power off, eliminate the shortcircuiting, then turn on the rear panel. tings". & • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is not grounded. • Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks. • Connect the grounding wire to "Speaker set up correctly. • Connect it properly referring to "Connecting the speakers". % • Set it starts. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to a frequency that...