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... connection ...4 Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-897 4 Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-797 5 About the system control connections ...6 Connection of speakers (KR-897) ...7 Connection of speakers (KR-797) ...8 Connection of antenna ...9 FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch 10 Controls and indicators ...11 Operation of sound even when only the front and center speakers...
... connection ...4 Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-897 4 Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-797 5 About the system control connections ...6 Connection of speakers (KR-897) ...7 Connection of speakers (KR-797) ...8 Connection of antenna ...9 FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch 10 Controls and indicators ...11 Operation of sound even when only the front and center speakers...
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...outlet. 2 Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on this kind of combination, please do not connect any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. Turntable Turntable [SL16] [XS8] [SL16] Receiver MD Recorder LD Player System control cord [SL16] [XS8] [SL16] Receiver... control mode. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment consists of sound or noise produced. 2. Notes 1. About the system control connections 6 KR-897/KR-797 (En) Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you combine F, f, and ƒ terminals Mode:...
...outlet. 2 Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on this kind of combination, please do not connect any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. Turntable Turntable [SL16] [XS8] [SL16] Receiver MD Recorder LD Player System control cord [SL16] [XS8] [SL16] Receiver... control mode. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment consists of sound or noise produced. 2. Notes 1. About the system control connections 6 KR-897/KR-797 (En) Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you combine F, f, and ƒ terminals Mode:...
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...using the KM-897: Speakers used for surround play . Connection of speakers (KR-897) Center speaker Powerd (8Ω ~ 16Ω) sub-woofer Speaker system A (8Ω ~ 16Ω) R L ·ª ·ª ª· KR-897/KR-797 (En) 7 * Connect the speakers for use in amp. Be sure... to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly. ÷ Connect a sub woofer if you want to the KR-897 and KM-897 reproduce sound as described below. ANTENNA AM FM 300Ω...
...using the KM-897: Speakers used for surround play . Connection of speakers (KR-897) Center speaker Powerd (8Ω ~ 16Ω) sub-woofer Speaker system A (8Ω ~ 16Ω) R L ·ª ·ª ª· KR-897/KR-797 (En) 7 * Connect the speakers for use in amp. Be sure... to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly. ÷ Connect a sub woofer if you want to the KR-897 and KM-897 reproduce sound as described below. ANTENNA AM FM 300Ω...
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.... The connected sub-woofer should be damaged. Otherwise, the sound will not be produced. ÷ When the ADAPTOR jacks are not used , retain the shorting pins and be sure to enhance the bass sound. Connection of speakers (KR-797) 8 Powerd Center speaker sub-woofer (8Ω ~ 16Ω...;) Speaker system (8Ω ~ 16Ω) R L KR-897/KR-797 (En) ª· ·ª ª· ANTENNA AM FM 300...
.... The connected sub-woofer should be damaged. Otherwise, the sound will not be produced. ÷ When the ADAPTOR jacks are not used , retain the shorting pins and be sure to enhance the bass sound. Connection of speakers (KR-797) 8 Powerd Center speaker sub-woofer (8Ω ~ 16Ω...;) Speaker system (8Ω ~ 16Ω) R L KR-897/KR-797 (En) ª· ·ª ª· ANTENNA AM FM 300...
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... that a small amount of current is ON. 4 SPEAKERS indicator Lights when the speakers are ON. 5 STEREO key § Press to the source sound with a higher sound quality. Controls and indicators KR-897/KR-797 (En) TAPE 2 indicator N.B. AM FM M AUTO kHz MHz TUNED STEREO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display...
... that a small amount of current is ON. 4 SPEAKERS indicator Lights when the speakers are ON. 5 STEREO key § Press to the source sound with a higher sound quality. Controls and indicators KR-897/KR-797 (En) TAPE 2 indicator N.B. AM FM M AUTO kHz MHz TUNED STEREO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display...
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...switch ON/OFF the power of this unit as well as the KENWOOD components connected to the instruction manuals of the surround mode. MUTE key Press to adjust the volume. VOLUME CONTROL keys Press to mute sound temporarily. SOUND key Press to select the type of these components. INPUT keys ...12 The remote control unit provided with the KR-897 and KR-797. LEVEL CONTROL keys %¢ Press to the remote control key correspondence table on the next page. The AV AUX key cannot be used Note with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD ...
...switch ON/OFF the power of this unit as well as the KENWOOD components connected to the instruction manuals of the surround mode. MUTE key Press to adjust the volume. VOLUME CONTROL keys Press to mute sound temporarily. SOUND key Press to select the type of these components. INPUT keys ...12 The remote control unit provided with the KR-897 and KR-797. LEVEL CONTROL keys %¢ Press to the remote control key correspondence table on the next page. The AV AUX key cannot be used Note with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD ...
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Remote control key correspondence table (For KENWOOD component control mode) 2Controlled component TAPE1 selection key TUNER ... sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light sensor. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 13 ÷ Pressing the POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY indicator...6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 IDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTENI MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 ÷ *1: No remote control key is lit turns the power ON. In such a...
Remote control key correspondence table (For KENWOOD component control mode) 2Controlled component TAPE1 selection key TUNER ... sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light sensor. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 13 ÷ Pressing the POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY indicator...6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 IDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTENI MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 ÷ *1: No remote control key is lit turns the power ON. In such a...
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...or VIDEO1)*1 The selected source is displayed. 4 CD 5 VIDEO2 CD *1: Switching the TAPE1 display to MD or VIDEO1 display When a KENWOOD MD recorder is connected in this setting when listening through headphones. ÷ For the operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is ... at a higher speed increases the amount of volume change (AI VOLUME function). ÷ The sound of the KM-897. Use this operation 1 Turn the power ON. POWER ON/STANDBY 2 Select the SPEAKERS key setting. Playing music 14 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 ...
...or VIDEO1)*1 The selected source is displayed. 4 CD 5 VIDEO2 CD *1: Switching the TAPE1 display to MD or VIDEO1 display When a KENWOOD MD recorder is connected in this setting when listening through headphones. ÷ For the operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is ... at a higher speed increases the amount of volume change (AI VOLUME function). ÷ The sound of the KM-897. Use this operation 1 Turn the power ON. POWER ON/STANDBY 2 Select the SPEAKERS key setting. Playing music 14 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 ...
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..., press the SRS 3D key to turn it off . 2 Press the SETUP key. BASS -2 Adjusting the left/right sound balance 1 Ensure that the SRS 3D and S.DIRECT indicators are off . Sound adjustment functions KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2...
..., press the SRS 3D key to turn it off . 2 Press the SETUP key. BASS -2 Adjusting the left/right sound balance 1 Ensure that the SRS 3D and S.DIRECT indicators are off . Sound adjustment functions KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2...
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...operation Source Direct playback This feature allows you to compensate for low frequencies (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit) N.B. To cancel Press the N.B. 16 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ ...VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
...operation Source Direct playback This feature allows you to compensate for low frequencies (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit) N.B. To cancel Press the N.B. 16 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ ...VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
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...KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 17 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is connected to the KR-897, see 7 and refer to OFF. SPEAKERS 2 Plug headphones. VOLUME CONTROL To decrease volume DOWN To increase UP volume To mute sound temporarily Remote control unit only MUTE M U T E ɹO...
...KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 17 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is connected to the KR-897, see 7 and refer to OFF. SPEAKERS 2 Plug headphones. VOLUME CONTROL To decrease volume DOWN To increase UP volume To mute sound temporarily Remote control unit only MUTE M U T E ɹO...
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... TAPE2 BAND DISPLAY MONITOR 2 Select a source other than TAPE 1. Pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound. Recording KR-897/KR-797 (En) When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by using a double cassette deck, read the instruction manual of the cassette deck connected to...
... TAPE2 BAND DISPLAY MONITOR 2 Select a source other than TAPE 1. Pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound. Recording KR-897/KR-797 (En) When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by using a double cassette deck, read the instruction manual of the cassette deck connected to...
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... frequency TUNING TAPE2 BAND DISPLAY MONITOR To decrease frequency - - Auto tuning : The next station found is tuned automatically. Broadcast reception KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡... VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 19 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
... frequency TUNING TAPE2 BAND DISPLAY MONITOR To decrease frequency - - Auto tuning : The next station found is tuned automatically. Broadcast reception KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡... VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 19 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
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...MHz Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as follows: 1 FM 2 AM 3 Specify the frequency. 1 Press the DIRECT key. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 20 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER ...2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
...MHz Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as follows: 1 FM 2 AM 3 Specify the frequency. 1 Press the DIRECT key. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 20 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER ...2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR...
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... 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 21 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES SRS 3D SPEAKERS STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO DIRECT MEMORY PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BAND DIMMER...
... 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 21 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES SRS 3D SPEAKERS STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO DIRECT MEMORY PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BAND DIMMER...
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... movie theatres. Use this mode, connect the center speaker. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode uses the Dolby Surround data and brings into home a similar sound field with full of the listening position. To use this mode, connect the surround (and center) speakers. To use this mode when playing videotape, DVD... the mode according to enjoy the feeling of speakers". 78 23 DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode Video, DVD and LD software programs car- Presence play KR-897/KR-797 (En) The surround modes allow you to the source or components played.
... movie theatres. Use this mode, connect the center speaker. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode uses the Dolby Surround data and brings into home a similar sound field with full of the listening position. To use this mode, connect the surround (and center) speakers. To use this mode when playing videotape, DVD... the mode according to enjoy the feeling of speakers". 78 23 DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode Video, DVD and LD software programs car- Presence play KR-897/KR-797 (En) The surround modes allow you to the source or components played.
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KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/... the CENTER MODE. SETUP 2 Adjust the front speaker (left & right) levels so that the left channel sound LEVEL CONTROL To decrease the right channel sound 3 Press the SETUP key again to be set the parameters of the surround mode (DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY...
KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/... the CENTER MODE. SETUP 2 Adjust the front speaker (left & right) levels so that the left channel sound LEVEL CONTROL To decrease the right channel sound 3 Press the SETUP key again to be set the parameters of the surround mode (DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY...
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...the direct sound and indirect sounds. 4 Adjust the volume level of each speaker. 2 Adjust the volume levels of the center speaker and surround speakers with "How to calculate the proper delay time". ÷ The delay time can be adjusted, (2) Adjust the speaker level. KR-897/KR-797 (En) ... speaker and surround speakers while test tone it output from the surround speakers is B meters: What is displayed. 2 Adjust the delay time. The indirect sounds are delayed because they reach the ears. Example: ù÷ ùú øþ ùý ù÷ øý ...
...the direct sound and indirect sounds. 4 Adjust the volume level of each speaker. 2 Adjust the volume levels of the center speaker and surround speakers with "How to calculate the proper delay time". ÷ The delay time can be adjusted, (2) Adjust the speaker level. KR-897/KR-797 (En) ... speaker and surround speakers while test tone it output from the surround speakers is B meters: What is displayed. 2 Adjust the delay time. The indirect sounds are delayed because they reach the ears. Example: ù÷ ùú øþ ùý ù÷ øý ...
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.... 1 Select the desired surround mode. When playing videotape (DVD or LD) software carrying the mark, a sound field with enhanced surround 26 effects can also be enjoyed by using the corresponding keys on the main unit. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD...
.... 1 Select the desired surround mode. When playing videotape (DVD or LD) software carrying the mark, a sound field with enhanced surround 26 effects can also be enjoyed by using the corresponding keys on the main unit. KR-897/KR-797 (En) 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 0 7 8 9 +10 DISK SKIP 7 A/B +100 AUTO 1 ¡ VIDEO1 TAPE1 TUNER 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD...
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... 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 27 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES SRS 3D SPEAKERS STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO DIRECT MEMORY PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BAND DIMMER...
... 2 6 BAND 4 ¢ P.CALL CD PHONO TAPE2 VIDEO2 MONITOR AV AUX MUTE CENTER MODE LISTEN MODE SETUP LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SOUND CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0505 KR-897/KR-797 (En) 27 AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES SRS 3D SPEAKERS STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO DIRECT MEMORY PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BAND DIMMER...