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... you have connected. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; Remote control t In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to your remote controllable audio and video components. station name display, to the GAME jacks on during Dolby Digital and...
... you have connected. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; Remote control t In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to your remote controllable audio and video components. station name display, to the GAME jacks on during Dolby Digital and...
Instruction Manual
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... applying power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this manual 3 Unpacking 3 Special features 4 Contents 5 Names and functions of parts 6 Main unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Setting up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting video components, audio components 10 Digital connections 12 Connecting the speakers 13 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT connections 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / Preparations FRONT AUX jacks 17 Connecting the antennas 18 Preparing the remote control ....... 19 Let's play 40 Convenient functions 42 Remote Control...
... applying power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this manual 3 Unpacking 3 Special features 4 Contents 5 Names and functions of parts 6 Main unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Setting up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting video components, audio components 10 Digital connections 12 Connecting the speakers 13 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT connections 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / Preparations FRONT AUX jacks 17 Connecting the antennas 18 Preparing the remote control ....... 19 Let's play 40 Convenient functions 42 Remote Control...
Instruction Manual
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... SOURCE mode. Use to select the speakers'settings etc. Use to control a variety of settings. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of a single channel.) For Europe and Australia Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Listen mode display Display 12 34 5 Dolby Headphone mode indicator, Dolby Virtual Speaker mode indicator AUTO indicator, ST. DUAL SOURCE INPUT key º Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. 5 Dolby D indicator , Lights when the receiver is in the input signal. Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode...
... SOURCE mode. Use to select the speakers'settings etc. Use to control a variety of settings. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of a single channel.) For Europe and Australia Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Listen mode display Display 12 34 5 Dolby Headphone mode indicator, Dolby Virtual Speaker mode indicator AUTO indicator, ST. DUAL SOURCE INPUT key º Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. 5 Dolby D indicator , Lights when the receiver is in the input signal. Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode...
Instruction Manual
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... Mode M.Card Mode F.AUX POWER RCVR 45 Multi Game V Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 100 TV Mute Input Mode Audio Angle 9 + 10 Sleep Menu Guide OSD Subtitle ¢+ CH 4- Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other components. * Dolby Virtual key · Use to select the Dolby Virtual mode. ( Active EQ key ⁄ Use to select ACTIVE EQ 's setting. ) LED indicator Blinks to show that source...
... Mode M.Card Mode F.AUX POWER RCVR 45 Multi Game V Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 100 TV Mute Input Mode Audio Angle 9 + 10 Sleep Menu Guide OSD Subtitle ¢+ CH 4- Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other components. * Dolby Virtual key · Use to select the Dolby Virtual mode. ( Active EQ key ⁄ Use to select ACTIVE EQ 's setting. ) LED indicator Blinks to show that source...
Instruction Manual
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... auto. The "DIGITAL" indicator is extinguished when no digital signal is pressed quickly, sound may result in absence of audio output or production of outdoor antenna is a dangerous work. Incomplete connection may not be selected for the left channel. These cables are made properly, reset the micro computer referring to turn off ) * Can not be produced. Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm 8 EN Input mode settings DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX...
... auto. The "DIGITAL" indicator is extinguished when no digital signal is pressed quickly, sound may result in absence of audio output or production of outdoor antenna is a dangerous work. Incomplete connection may not be selected for the left channel. These cables are made properly, reset the micro computer referring to turn off ) * Can not be produced. Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm 8 EN Input mode settings DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX...
Instruction Manual
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...Component with DTS, Dolby Digital,or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the analog audio signals to the AUX jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". 0) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) Satellite Cable Tuner Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". 0) CD player or DVD player OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Optical fiber cord) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Optical fiber cord) Component with digital connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks...
...Component with DTS, Dolby Digital,or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the analog audio signals to the AUX jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". 0) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) Satellite Cable Tuner Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See "Connecting video components,audiocomponents". 0) CD player or DVD player OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Optical fiber cord) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Optical fiber cord) Component with digital connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks...
Instruction Manual
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... the best low frequency reproduction according to the room layout.) Surround back speakers : Place the surround back speaker behind the listening area. Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals For U.S.A. Connect each side of the receiver could result in any position that it clicks. Adjust the angles so that of the speaker cord into the connector. Connected speaker Connector Connected terminal Center speaker Green CENTER Surround speaker (Right) Grey SURR R Surround speaker (Left) Blue SURR L Surround back speaker or Subwoofer...
... the best low frequency reproduction according to the room layout.) Surround back speakers : Place the surround back speaker behind the listening area. Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals For U.S.A. Connect each side of the receiver could result in any position that it clicks. Adjust the angles so that of the speaker cord into the connector. Connected speaker Connector Connected terminal Center speaker Green CENTER Surround speaker (Right) Grey SURR R Surround speaker (Left) Blue SURR L Surround back speaker or Subwoofer...
Instruction Manual
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... surround back speakers (LB and RB) to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "Setting up the system" 8 ~ & CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is a risk of them well before proceeding to twist them . If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is disconnected from the DVD player and the video output connection to the receiver. Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connectiona 3 Digital audio connection (Coaxial cord) 4 Analog audio connection...
... surround back speakers (LB and RB) to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "Setting up the system" 8 ~ & CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is a risk of them well before proceeding to twist them . If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is disconnected from the DVD player and the video output connection to the receiver. Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connectiona 3 Digital audio connection (Coaxial cord) 4 Analog audio connection...
Instruction Manual
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...: A surround back speaker is connected. POWER ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR For details, see "Speaker settings" . ¢ ~ ¶ 1 Connect the power cord to select "SP SETUP" and press . Model availability may differ depending on the DVD player. 1 Press to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. For the operation, also refer to select "OK" and press . Let's play DVD video software (For U.S.A. "HTB3 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-908HT. If your selection is correct, press to the instruction manual for...
...: A surround back speaker is connected. POWER ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR For details, see "Speaker settings" . ¢ ~ ¶ 1 Connect the power cord to select "SP SETUP" and press . Model availability may differ depending on the DVD player. 1 Press to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. For the operation, also refer to select "OK" and press . Let's play DVD video software (For U.S.A. "HTB3 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-908HT. If your selection is correct, press to the instruction manual for...
Instruction Manual
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... C Subwoofer D Surround speakers (L,R) E Surround back speaker ÷ If you want to connect two surround back speakers (LB and RB) to the TV monitor, use either the S VIDEO or composite video connection for both of TV monitor: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection ÷ For the video input connection from the DVD player and the video output connection to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "Setting up the system" 8 ~ & CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is a risk of DVD player: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection 3 Digital audio connection...
... C Subwoofer D Surround speakers (L,R) E Surround back speaker ÷ If you want to connect two surround back speakers (LB and RB) to the TV monitor, use either the S VIDEO or composite video connection for both of TV monitor: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection ÷ For the video input connection from the DVD player and the video output connection to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "Setting up the system" 8 ~ & CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is a risk of DVD player: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection 3 Digital audio connection...
Instruction Manual
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... settings such as the volume level of video software. , 23 EN If your selection is set to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. BS/SW BS: A surround back speaker is connected. "HTB2 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT or KS-308HT. Speaker size ? Speaker size ? MULTI CONTROL %fi@# SETUP ENTER 2 Press , press to the AC wall outlet and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. OFF: No speaker is connected to the instruction manual for each speaker...
... settings such as the volume level of video software. , 23 EN If your selection is set to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. BS/SW BS: A surround back speaker is connected. "HTB2 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT or KS-308HT. Speaker size ? Speaker size ? MULTI CONTROL %fi@# SETUP ENTER 2 Press , press to the AC wall outlet and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. OFF: No speaker is connected to the instruction manual for each speaker...
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... speaker setup, the audio will be selected. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the RCV Mode key on the power to "BS/SW OFF", the PL IIx, DTSES and DOLBY EX listen modes cannot be corrected automatically according to next page sU B W 0 N Continued to the speaker characteristics. Digital D4 Video EXIT LEF LEVEL GAME FUNC EXIT MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF SW EXIT ÷ The subwoofer setting...
... speaker setup, the audio will be selected. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the RCV Mode key on the power to "BS/SW OFF", the PL IIx, DTSES and DOLBY EX listen modes cannot be corrected automatically according to next page sU B W 0 N Continued to the speaker characteristics. Digital D4 Video EXIT LEF LEVEL GAME FUNC EXIT MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF SW EXIT ÷ The subwoofer setting...
Instruction Manual
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... audio output fro the subwoofer in step # to "REMIX ON" to output the low frequencies from the subwoofer. 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or the Multi # key) to accept the setting. ÷ The center speaker setting indication "CNTR" appears. 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to the receiver. 3 "SURR OFF" : When no surround speakers are connected to select the appropriate center speaker setting. If you selected "SURR NML" as the surround speaker setting : 1 "BS LRG" : Large surround back speaker is connected...
... audio output fro the subwoofer in step # to "REMIX ON" to output the low frequencies from the subwoofer. 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or the Multi # key) to accept the setting. ÷ The center speaker setting indication "CNTR" appears. 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to the receiver. 3 "SURR OFF" : When no surround speakers are connected to select the appropriate center speaker setting. If you selected "SURR NML" as the surround speaker setting : 1 "BS LRG" : Large surround back speaker is connected...
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... speaker channel to output the output signal can be selected using MULTI CONTROL@ / # (or the Multi @ / # key). 3 "OFF": Select to select "OK". The next test tone is selected, two surround back speakers can be connected to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks through an external power amplifier. ^ @ Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or the Multi # key) to accept the setting. ÷ The subwoofer re-mix setting indication "REMIX" appears. # Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to adjust the speaker volume levels using the current output signals. When "MANUAL...
... speaker channel to output the output signal can be selected using MULTI CONTROL@ / # (or the Multi @ / # key). 3 "OFF": Select to select "OK". The next test tone is selected, two surround back speakers can be connected to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks through an external power amplifier. ^ @ Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or the Multi # key) to accept the setting. ÷ The subwoofer re-mix setting indication "REMIX" appears. # Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to adjust the speaker volume levels using the current output signals. When "MANUAL...
Instruction Manual
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... have selected a component connected to the COAX 1 (DVD), COAX 2 (VIDEO 1), OPT 1 (VIDEO 2), OPT 2 (AUX) or DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 8 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Input selector keys/ DVD, VID1, VID2, AUX, F.AUX, Game, TUNER) to select the source you want to listen to a source component INPUT SELECTOR RCV Mode POWER RCVR Input Mode Input selector keys VOLUME CONTROL Input selector keys VOL / - keys) to this receiver by...
... have selected a component connected to the COAX 1 (DVD), COAX 2 (VIDEO 1), OPT 1 (VIDEO 2), OPT 2 (AUX) or DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 8 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Input selector keys/ DVD, VID1, VID2, AUX, F.AUX, Game, TUNER) to select the source you want to listen to a source component INPUT SELECTOR RCV Mode POWER RCVR Input Mode Input selector keys VOLUME CONTROL Input selector keys VOL / - keys) to this receiver by...
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... SOURCE function is fixed at these outputs. Lights up TO N E O N 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "BASS" or "TREBLE". 1 "BASS" : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. 2 "TREBLE" : Select this to adjust the high frequency range. 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to the PHONES jack. The listen mode cannot be changed. 8, Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode...
... SOURCE function is fixed at these outputs. Lights up TO N E O N 5 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) to select "BASS" or "TREBLE". 1 "BASS" : Select this to adjust the low frequency range. 2 "TREBLE" : Select this to adjust the high frequency range. 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to the PHONES jack. The listen mode cannot be changed. 8, Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode...
Instruction Manual
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... received will be preset. ÷ Use the Manual Preset function if a desired FM station cannot be preset using the Auto Preset function or when it is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be replaced by one-touch operation.Radio stations can store up in the memory and recall them by the new one. 33 EN Each press switches the tuning method to either auto or manual tuning. 1 Auto tuning: The "AUTO" indicator lights up 2 Manual tuning...
... received will be preset. ÷ Use the Manual Preset function if a desired FM station cannot be preset using the Auto Preset function or when it is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be replaced by one-touch operation.Radio stations can store up in the memory and recall them by the new one. 33 EN Each press switches the tuning method to either auto or manual tuning. 1 Auto tuning: The "AUTO" indicator lights up 2 Manual tuning...
Instruction Manual
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...medium: Multi-channel digital source such as DVD. 1 "DOLBY D": DOLBY DIGITAL surround 2 "DOLBY D EX": DOLBY DIGITAL EX surround 3 "DOLBY D + PLIIx MOVIE": DOLBY DIGITAL surround + DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode* 4 "DOLBY D + PLIIx MUSIC": DOLBY DIGITAL surround + DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode 5 "STEREO": Normal stereo playback. * Can be selected only when two surround back speakers are stored separately for the source you wish to play back with DTS 96/24 Surround. ÷ You can also adjust the midnight mode as desired. The listening mode settings are connected. ÷...
...medium: Multi-channel digital source such as DVD. 1 "DOLBY D": DOLBY DIGITAL surround 2 "DOLBY D EX": DOLBY DIGITAL EX surround 3 "DOLBY D + PLIIx MOVIE": DOLBY DIGITAL surround + DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode* 4 "DOLBY D + PLIIx MUSIC": DOLBY DIGITAL surround + DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode 5 "STEREO": Normal stereo playback. * Can be selected only when two surround back speakers are stored separately for the source you wish to play back with DTS 96/24 Surround. ÷ You can also adjust the midnight mode as desired. The listening mode settings are connected. ÷...
Instruction Manual
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... referring to "Connecting video components, audio components" and "Digital connections". 0@ ÷ If it back in REC mode". ¤ A video source cannot be recorded normally. ÷ Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. ÷ The S VIDEO and component video inputs cannot be played to "Connecting the speakers" ÷ See "Speaker settings" and check if the setting for all of player used. Disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Amplifier Symptom No sound from the AC wall outlet, switch the receiver OFF, remove the short...
... referring to "Connecting video components, audio components" and "Digital connections". 0@ ÷ If it back in REC mode". ¤ A video source cannot be recorded normally. ÷ Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. ÷ The S VIDEO and component video inputs cannot be played to "Connecting the speakers" ÷ See "Speaker settings" and check if the setting for all of player used. Disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Amplifier Symptom No sound from the AC wall outlet, switch the receiver OFF, remove the short...
Instruction Manual
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... the receiver is connected. -- Remote control unit Symptom Control of another component is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be careful. ÷ Power mode = OFF ÷ Volume level = - 66 dB ÷ Dimmer level = OFF (Brightest condition) ÷ Broadcast band = FM ÷ Frequency setting = 87.50 MHz ÷ Tuning mode = AUTO For the U.S.A. Press the source select...
... the receiver is connected. -- Remote control unit Symptom Control of another component is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be careful. ÷ Power mode = OFF ÷ Volume level = - 66 dB ÷ Dimmer level = OFF (Brightest condition) ÷ Broadcast band = FM ÷ Frequency setting = 87.50 MHz ÷ Tuning mode = AUTO For the U.S.A. Press the source select...