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...several operation modes. B60-5534-00 00 CS (K, P) 0412 For the U.S.A. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at our web site. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to control other offers when you register at www.kenwoodusa.com Plus... of the remote control and how to switch its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in to receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. Using the remote control without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.).
...several operation modes. B60-5534-00 00 CS (K, P) 0412 For the U.S.A. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at our web site. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to control other offers when you register at www.kenwoodusa.com Plus... of the remote control and how to switch its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in to receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. Using the remote control without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.).
Instruction Manual
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...limits for these agents may cause discoloration. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be as easy as close to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Preparations Shows ... and, in a residential installation. Before applying the power Units are designed for energy efficiency. U.S.A. For the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Operations Shows you how to connect your system to...
...limits for these agents may cause discoloration. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be as easy as close to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Preparations Shows ... and, in a residential installation. Before applying the power Units are designed for energy efficiency. U.S.A. For the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. Operations Shows you how to connect your system to...
Instruction Manual
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... Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 25 Ambience effects 26 Surround modes 26 Surround play 28 DVD 6-channel playback 30...(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 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for KENWOOD DVD players 33 DVD player operation keys 33 Additional Information ...
... Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 25 Ambience effects 26 Surround modes 26 Surround play 28 DVD 6-channel playback 30...(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 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for KENWOOD DVD players 33 DVD player operation keys 33 Additional Information ...
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...When the power comes ON, press the key you directly, notify your dealer immediately. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. When the remote-controllable ...more between keys. The supplied batteries may cause a malfunction. If any accessories are present. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0731 Batteries (R03/AAA...
...When the power comes ON, press the key you directly, notify your dealer immediately. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. When the remote-controllable ...more between keys. The supplied batteries may cause a malfunction. If any accessories are present. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0731 Batteries (R03/AAA...
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Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of the receiver switches automatically to "GAME" and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is ...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. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 ... when ACTIVE EQ is set. GAME mode function ) When you are going to the AV AUX jacks on .
Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of the receiver switches automatically to "GAME" and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is ...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. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 ... when ACTIVE EQ is set. GAME mode function ) When you are going to the AV AUX jacks on .
Instruction Manual
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... EN Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to AV AUX or GAME. ACTIVE EQ mode indicator ™ Lights when the receiver is only 1 channel. LOUDNESS LED indicator ¡ Lights when the LOUDNESS is ON. 6 LOUDNESS key ¡... BOOST setting. 5 Surround LED (lighting-emitting diode) indicators DSP mode indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode. 96kHz fs mode indicator ¤ Lights when the receiver is in the 96kHz LPCM playback mode. Standby indicator 2 SPEAKERS A/B keys ) Use to turn the ...
... EN Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to AV AUX or GAME. ACTIVE EQ mode indicator ™ Lights when the receiver is only 1 channel. LOUDNESS LED indicator ¡ Lights when the LOUDNESS is ON. 6 LOUDNESS key ¡... BOOST setting. 5 Surround LED (lighting-emitting diode) indicators DSP mode indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode. 96kHz fs mode indicator ¤ Lights when the receiver is in the 96kHz LPCM playback mode. Standby indicator 2 SPEAKERS A/B keys ) Use to turn the ...
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... 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 operate the DVD player. RECEIVER STANDBY key Use to turn the receiver off . ^ SOUND key º Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects... ENTER key Use to operate the DVD player. 7 8 key Use to operate the DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN key Use to operate the DVD player. ¢ ACTIVE EQ key Use...
... 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 operate the DVD player. RECEIVER STANDBY key Use to turn the receiver off . ^ SOUND key º Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects... ENTER key Use to operate the DVD player. 7 8 key Use to operate the DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN key Use to operate the DVD player. ¢ ACTIVE EQ key Use...
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... retailer. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below. Each press switches the setting as shown in the current listen mode. Fixed to digital input: Select ... audio 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. If their connections are completed. Setting up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS ...
... retailer. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below. Each press switches the setting as shown in the current listen mode. Fixed to digital input: Select ... audio 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. If their connections are completed. Setting up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS ...
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...Speakers Place at the same height as the left and right surround speakers. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver, connect speakers with a rated impedance other than other speakers, it can be placed almost in any position that can divide those signals... channel surround sound system. Subwoofer Usually, place the subwoofer in the front center position in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver. Front Speakers are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will not be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Center Speaker Place front and ...
...Speakers Place at the same height as the left and right surround speakers. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver, connect speakers with a rated impedance other than other speakers, it can be placed almost in any position that can divide those signals... channel surround sound system. Subwoofer Usually, place the subwoofer in the front center position in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver. Front Speakers are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will not be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Center Speaker Place front and ...
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT ...
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT ...
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... be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected. It is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit. It can only be used for safety earth. Setting up the system Connecting audio components • The earth terminal with the H symbol is used...
... be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected. It is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit. It can only be used for safety earth. Setting up the system Connecting audio components • The earth terminal with the H symbol is used...
Instruction Manual
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... the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO...) Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver. Connect components capable of the demodulator to the VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video compo-
... the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO...) Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver. Connect components capable of the demodulator to the VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video compo-
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... is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/6CH input. Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with component jacks) CB OUT Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components...
... is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/6CH input. Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with component jacks) CB OUT Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components...
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...Attach to the 75Ω FM terminal. FM Antenna Terminal connections Insert Connector. It is recommended that the game equipment be connected to AV AUX jacks and the game mode be made unless the antennas are convenient for using an outdoor antenna. For stable signal reception we ...function which is for best reception. Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are connected. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect the audio source such as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for...
...Attach to the 75Ω FM terminal. FM Antenna Terminal connections Insert Connector. It is recommended that the game equipment be connected to AV AUX jacks and the game mode be made unless the antennas are convenient for using an outdoor antenna. For stable signal reception we ...function which is for best reception. Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are connected. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect the audio source such as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for...
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...is "SUBW ON". • When the setting "SUBW OFF" is selected, the Front Speakers are connected to the receiver. 5 Press the ∧ key or MULTI # key to accept the setting. • The Center Speaker setting ...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...unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the power to this receiver by pressing the (POWER ON/STANDBY) key or...
...is "SUBW ON". • When the setting "SUBW OFF" is selected, the Front Speakers are connected to the receiver. 5 Press the ∧ key or MULTI # key to accept the setting. • The Center Speaker setting ...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...unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX or TUNER key on the power to this receiver by pressing the (POWER ON/STANDBY) key or...
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...Back Speaker setting. If you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are connected to the receiver. 5 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting. Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or .... : 80Hz 4 FREQ. : 100Hz 5 FREQ. : 120Hz 6 FREQ. : 150Hz SP MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO • CROSSOVER function will be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the following sequence for 2 seconds each speaker should be able to select the...
...Back Speaker setting. If you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are connected to the receiver. 5 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting. Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or .... : 80Hz 4 FREQ. : 100Hz 5 FREQ. : 120Hz 6 FREQ. : 150Hz SP MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO • CROSSOVER function will be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the following sequence for 2 seconds each speaker should be able to select the...
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...game mode is not activated if no video signal is switched automati- 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/GAME key for more than 2 seconds for the speakers you want to listen to the SPEAKERS...STANDBY) key. No sound will be lit. Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are different depending on the power to "AV AUX [GAME]". cally to this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be used . 8...
...game mode is not activated if no video signal is switched automati- 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/GAME key for more than 2 seconds for the speakers you want to listen to the SPEAKERS...STANDBY) key. No sound will be lit. Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are different depending on the power to "AV AUX [GAME]". cally to this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be used . 8...
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... level for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. TREBLE : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. The adjustment can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in 2 step increments. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • This function is available only for each input source. 2 Press... DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • The input level may be made when the receiver is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to select TONE ON/OFF.
... level for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. TREBLE : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. The adjustment can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in 2 step increments. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • This function is available only for each input source. 2 Press... DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • The input level may be made when the receiver is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to select TONE ON/OFF.
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Switching back to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is turned ON. This is in REC MODE, or when searching ...connected to left. • ACTIVE EQ function will scroll from all speakers are cut off . • MUTE ON can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is due to the copy guard condition. › Listening with headphones 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES • The sounds from right to ...
Switching back to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is turned ON. This is in REC MODE, or when searching ...connected to left. • ACTIVE EQ function will scroll from all speakers are cut off . • MUTE ON can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is due to the copy guard condition. › Listening with headphones 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES • The sounds from right to ...
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... 40 stations in the memory and recall them by the new 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 %/ fi keys, or TUNING 1 / ¡ keys to select the station. Listening to radio ...broadcasts The receiver can store up in the display. Auto tuning : The next station is a lot of the station presets (1 - 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to ...
... 40 stations in the memory and recall them by the new 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 %/ fi keys, or TUNING 1 / ¡ keys to select the station. Listening to radio ...broadcasts The receiver can store up in the display. Auto tuning : The next station is a lot of the station presets (1 - 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to ...