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... 8 Connecting video components 9 Digital connections 10 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connecting the terminals 13 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting the system control 14 Preparing the remote control 14 Preparing for surround sound 15 Speaker settings 15 Operations Normal playback 17 Preparing for other components 28 Operating other components 29 Setup code chart 30 CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations 31 Other components' operations 32 Additional Information In case of cable entry as close to Part 15...
... 8 Connecting video components 9 Digital connections 10 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connecting the terminals 13 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting the system control 14 Preparing the remote control 14 Preparing for surround sound 15 Speaker settings 15 Operations Normal playback 17 Preparing for other components 28 Operating other components 29 Setup code chart 30 CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations 31 Other components' operations 32 Additional Information In case of cable entry as close to Part 15...
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... the receiver's operation. DVD 6-channel input If you how to connect your other components using the remote control supplied with conventional surround sound systems. CINEMA EQ Cinema EQ mode will be deleted from the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day. • Power mode. • Input selector settings. • Picture output. • Speaker ON/OFF. • Volume level. • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • Dimmer level. • MD/TAPE settings...
... the receiver's operation. DVD 6-channel input If you how to connect your other components using the remote control supplied with conventional surround sound systems. CINEMA EQ Cinema EQ mode will be deleted from the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day. • Power mode. • Input selector settings. • Picture output. • Speaker ON/OFF. • Volume level. • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • Dimmer level. • MD/TAPE settings...
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... the input sources. 8 VOLUME CONTROL knob & 9 PHONES jack * Use for headphone listening. 0 SPEAKERS ON/OFF keys & Use to select the listening mode. 4 Surround indicators DSP mode indicator ¢ Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. indicator ST. Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of parts Main Unit CINEMA EQ. Names and functions of power is supplied to the system to back-up the memory. indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display AUTO...
... the input sources. 8 VOLUME CONTROL knob & 9 PHONES jack * Use for headphone listening. 0 SPEAKERS ON/OFF keys & Use to select the listening mode. 4 Surround indicators DSP mode indicator ¢ Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. indicator ST. Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of parts Main Unit CINEMA EQ. Names and functions of power is supplied to the system to back-up the memory. indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display AUTO...
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... * Use to operate other components. VOLUME ™ P.CALL 4 /DOWN ™ ENTER MULTI CONTROL P.CALL /UP ¢ £ ™ OSD RETURN PAGE TUNING FLIP 1¡ 2 INPUT SEL A/B DISC SEL DISC SKIP DVD/6CH CD/DVD AUTO 7 AUX BAND 6 8 TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE INPUT SELECTOR LOUDNESS TONE BASS BOOST % ^ & * ( ) ¡ ™ If the name of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for selection adjustments during SOUND, SET UP and PRESET CHANNEL functions...
... * Use to operate other components. VOLUME ™ P.CALL 4 /DOWN ™ ENTER MULTI CONTROL P.CALL /UP ¢ £ ™ OSD RETURN PAGE TUNING FLIP 1¡ 2 INPUT SEL A/B DISC SEL DISC SKIP DVD/6CH CD/DVD AUTO 7 AUX BAND 6 8 TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE INPUT SELECTOR LOUDNESS TONE BASS BOOST % ^ & * ( ) ¡ ™ If the name of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for selection adjustments during SOUND, SET UP and PRESET CHANNEL functions...
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... the rear of this unit. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO" (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS play mode 1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input) In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, DVD/6CH play mode 1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPT (DVD/6CH input) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Digital input: Select this setting to the actual audio of two channels. However, even when this setting is full auto. Press the INPUT MODE key again. 7 EN These cables usually have been made using RCA...
... the rear of this unit. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO" (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS play mode 1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input) In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, DVD/6CH play mode 1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPT (DVD/6CH input) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Digital input: Select this setting to the actual audio of two channels. However, even when this setting is full auto. Press the INPUT MODE key again. 7 EN These cables usually have been made using RCA...
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... player OUT Other components 8 EN L WHITE C R GREEN GRAY SPEAKERS - Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks $ GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
... player OUT Other components 8 EN L WHITE C R GREEN GRAY SPEAKERS - Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks $ GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
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... connected to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS...
... connected to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS...
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... outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS...
... outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS...
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... the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 DVD IN GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
... the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 DVD IN GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
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... room and connect it as far as possible from the speakers you have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you connect one outdoors. GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
... room and connect it as far as possible from the speakers you have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you connect one outdoors. GND SYSTEM CONTROL VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN FM 75Ω AM ANTENNA MONITOR OUT L AUDIO R VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT PHONO CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO DVD CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DVD / 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR DVD VIDEO 2 OUT IN IN FRONT SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16Ω) + SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) + FRONT SURROUND SUB...
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... [SL16] system control mode. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is not [SL16] compatible. • Some MD players are not compatible with the receiver. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m POWER Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than one connected to the specified jacks may connect the system control cord to either the up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you want to the MD/TAPE jacks.
... [SL16] system control mode. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is not [SL16] compatible. • Some MD players are not compatible with the receiver. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m POWER Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than one connected to the specified jacks may connect the system control cord to either the up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you want to the MD/TAPE jacks.
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...; When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. • ACTIVE EQ will be heard from subwoofer speaker even when it is selected, you selected "LRG" as described below. SP SETUP Subwoofer Front Center Surround Subwoofer Re-mix TESTTONE DISTANCE AUTO MANUAL L L C R C SR R SL SW SR SL Front Center Surround SW EXIT 3Select a speaker system. 1 Select SP SETUP and press the SET UP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication...
...; When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. • ACTIVE EQ will be heard from subwoofer speaker even when it is selected, you selected "LRG" as described below. SP SETUP Subwoofer Front Center Surround Subwoofer Re-mix TESTTONE DISTANCE AUTO MANUAL L L C R C SR R SL SW SR SL Front Center Surround SW EXIT 3Select a speaker system. 1 Select SP SETUP and press the SET UP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication...
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Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the volume level of the speakers that all the speakers have selected should be adjusted blinks. Preparing for surround sound If you have selected other than "LRG" as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. 9 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer re...
Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the volume level of the speakers that all the speakers have selected should be adjusted blinks. Preparing for surround sound If you have selected other than "LRG" as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. 9 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer re...
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... the speakers. PHONES 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to turn off . BASS BOOST Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can be available. Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. Make sure the SP indicator is turned OFF. • If you mute the sound of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones...
... the speakers. PHONES 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to turn off . BASS BOOST Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can be available. Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. Make sure the SP indicator is turned OFF. • If you mute the sound of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones...
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...-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteristics to offer the three optional controls, like "Dimension", "Center Width" and "Panorama" modes to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of the soundfields as video and Laserdisc software marked ). Center speaker 22 EN Subwoofer (SW) Front speaker (L, R) Surround speaker (L, R) All models are trademarks of video sources. This channel delivers separate nondirectional bass signals to a high power amplification system. Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks...
...-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteristics to offer the three optional controls, like "Dimension", "Center Width" and "Panorama" modes to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of the soundfields as video and Laserdisc software marked ). Center speaker 22 EN Subwoofer (SW) Front speaker (L, R) Surround speaker (L, R) All models are trademarks of video sources. This channel delivers separate nondirectional bass signals to a high power amplification system. Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks...
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... speaker (L, R) Surround speaker (L, R) *LFE = Low Frequency Effects. Since the source signals are superb. This channel delivers separate nondirectional bass singnals to the subwoofer for Digital Signal Processor. DSP stands for more dynamic deep bass sound effects. 23 EN The way a sound is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of the original signal. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like equipped with six (5.1) output channels...
... speaker (L, R) Surround speaker (L, R) *LFE = Low Frequency Effects. Since the source signals are superb. This channel delivers separate nondirectional bass singnals to the subwoofer for Digital Signal Processor. DSP stands for more dynamic deep bass sound effects. 23 EN The way a sound is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of the original signal. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like equipped with six (5.1) output channels...
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.... Ambience effects Surround play The DTS compatible models can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). Each press of available channels. 3Adjust the volume. When the DTS signal is set to match the number of the LISTEN MODE key switches the setting as all the other listening modes) from a single component, be produced when a DTS source is input: 1 PL II...
.... Ambience effects Surround play The DTS compatible models can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). Each press of available channels. 3Adjust the volume. When the DTS signal is set to match the number of the LISTEN MODE key switches the setting as all the other listening modes) from a single component, be produced when a DTS source is input: 1 PL II...
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... the display. Convenient functions DIMMER SOUND MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE DVD/6CH Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on /off or when the input selection is changed. ** Pro Logic II Music mode only. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to play a disc other components that will not be available during DVD/6CH mode. Each time you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer's own volume control. • ACTIVE...
... the display. Convenient functions DIMMER SOUND MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE DVD/6CH Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on /off or when the input selection is changed. ** Pro Logic II Music mode only. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to play a disc other components that will not be available during DVD/6CH mode. Each time you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer's own volume control. • ACTIVE...
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...; Preset the station again. 34 EN used. • Set the input mode to the appliance. • Install the receiver farther away from • The input mode is cut off soon problem, depending on the power again. not output. • Turn the power off the power to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source. 7 No sound is produced during playback from the TV. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 7 A video source cannot...
...; Preset the station again. 34 EN used. • Set the input mode to the appliance. • Install the receiver farther away from • The input mode is cut off soon problem, depending on the power again. not output. • Turn the power off the power to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source. 7 No sound is produced during playback from the TV. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 7 A video source cannot...
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... main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component. • An attempt is made to play a tape which is not possible. Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at the respective • Register a setup code at the respective input(s).
... main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component. • An attempt is made to play a tape which is not possible. Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at the respective • Register a setup code at the respective input(s).