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... the remote control 14 Preparing for surround sound 15 Using the on-screen display 15 Surround setup ...16 Normal playback 18 Listening to a source component 18 Recording Adjusting the sound ...19 22 Recording audio ...22 Recording video ...22 Listening to radio broadcasts 23 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations 23 Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning 24 Using RDS (Radio Data System 25 Using the DISPLAY key 25 Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY 26 Receiving preset RDS stations 26 Presetting radio stations manually 27 Receiving preset stations 27...
... the remote control 14 Preparing for surround sound 15 Using the on-screen display 15 Surround setup ...16 Normal playback 18 Listening to a source component 18 Recording Adjusting the sound ...19 22 Recording audio ...22 Recording video ...22 Listening to radio broadcasts 23 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations 23 Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning 24 Using RDS (Radio Data System 25 Using the DISPLAY key 25 Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY 26 Receiving preset RDS stations 26 Presetting radio stations manually 27 Receiving preset stations 27...
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... features KR-V888D (En/T) 4 True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your remote controllable audio and video components. The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound motion even when only the front and center speakers are going to play The MACRO function lets you to control the receiver and your components before starting playback...
... features KR-V888D (En/T) 4 True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your remote controllable audio and video components. The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound motion even when only the front and center speakers are going to play The MACRO function lets you to control the receiver and your components before starting playback...
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... your audio and video components, connecting the system can be registered with system control cords, the input selector on other components, a troubleshooting guide, specifications, and a reference guide to the remote operations available for registering your other stations so you can display the name of the current broadcast station, this receiver works with an emitter resistor and final transistor to KENWOOD source components connected with a proper setup code. We've tried to make setting up to read characters on the screen...
... your audio and video components, connecting the system can be registered with system control cords, the input selector on other components, a troubleshooting guide, specifications, and a reference guide to the remote operations available for registering your other stations so you can display the name of the current broadcast station, this receiver works with an emitter resistor and final transistor to KENWOOD source components connected with a proper setup code. We've tried to make setting up to read characters on the screen...
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... AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO PTY ON/STANDBY POWER A SPEAKERS B -ON -OFF PHONES STANDBY DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO 2 CH LEVEL INDICATOR DOWNMIX SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP Full Digital Decoding AV AUX VIDEO L - merical input. * MEMORY key §¶ Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. ( AUTO...
... AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO PTY ON/STANDBY POWER A SPEAKERS B -ON -OFF PHONES STANDBY DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO 2 CH LEVEL INDICATOR DOWNMIX SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP Full Digital Decoding AV AUX VIDEO L - merical input. * MEMORY key §¶ Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. ( AUTO...
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... operate the on-screen display. 5 REC key U Use to operate the selected component. 6 TUNING/SKIP key ^U Use during the setup procedure to OSD control mode. This key does not change the remote control mode without changing the input selector or in combination with the compo- If you connect audio components from KENWOOD and other makers to the TAPE/ MD or CD jacks, you are controlling. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. CALL ¢ 7 REC GUIDE TUNING/SKIP MUTE VOLUME SUBWOOFER LISTEN MODE SOUND FUNCTION SHIFT MENU...
... operate the on-screen display. 5 REC key U Use to operate the selected component. 6 TUNING/SKIP key ^U Use during the setup procedure to OSD control mode. This key does not change the remote control mode without changing the input selector or in combination with the compo- If you connect audio components from KENWOOD and other makers to the TAPE/ MD or CD jacks, you are controlling. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. CALL ¢ 7 REC GUIDE TUNING/SKIP MUTE VOLUME SUBWOOFER LISTEN MODE SOUND FUNCTION SHIFT MENU...
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..., reset the microcomputer referring to remove the power cord from the largest outer dimensions, including projections) equal to the instruction manuals supplied with the video signal input to VIDEO 2. 0¡ Shape of this unit. R SYSTEM CONTROL jacks For SYSTEM CONTROL connections to KENWOOD components @ SYSTEM CONTROL ƒ SL 16 XS 8 SYSTEM CONTROL cord SYSTEM CONTROL switch To AC wall outlet Multi-channel decoder (etc.) The sound input to AUX.6CH.INPUT is paired with the components you are completed. 6CH input (M.INPUT) AUX.6CH.INPUT CENTER L R FRONT SURROUND SUB...
..., reset the microcomputer referring to remove the power cord from the largest outer dimensions, including projections) equal to the instruction manuals supplied with the video signal input to VIDEO 2. 0¡ Shape of this unit. R SYSTEM CONTROL jacks For SYSTEM CONTROL connections to KENWOOD components @ SYSTEM CONTROL ƒ SL 16 XS 8 SYSTEM CONTROL cord SYSTEM CONTROL switch To AC wall outlet Multi-channel decoder (etc.) The sound input to AUX.6CH.INPUT is paired with the components you are completed. 6CH input (M.INPUT) AUX.6CH.INPUT CENTER L R FRONT SURROUND SUB...
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... CD, MD or analog discs. To use the [XS8] system control mode when making the system connections, be sure to the TAPE/MD jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to register the appropriate setup code for terminals only This unit is not [SL16] compatible. • Some MD players are two KENWOOD system control modes. Operations Notes 1. [SL16] equipment cannot be connected to the correct jacks. Even without system control cords, normal operations...
... CD, MD or analog discs. To use the [XS8] system control mode when making the system connections, be sure to the TAPE/MD jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to register the appropriate setup code for terminals only This unit is not [SL16] compatible. • Some MD players are two KENWOOD system control modes. Operations Notes 1. [SL16] equipment cannot be connected to the correct jacks. Even without system control cords, normal operations...
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... on the rear panel. The input sources change as shown below: 1 TUNER (Frequency display) 2 "PHONO"("PHONO"*) 3 "VIDEO1" ("SAT"*) 4 "VIDEO2" ("LD"*) 5 "VIDEO3" ("VCR"*) 6 "AV AUX" 7 "CD" ("CD"*) 8 "TAPE/MD" ("TAPE"*) * Once setup codes are ON, activating a surround mode turns SPEAKERS B OFF automatically. KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. VOLUME CONTROL DOWN Decrease volume UP Increase volume A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to ON. fl • When using the remote control after initial...
... on the rear panel. The input sources change as shown below: 1 TUNER (Frequency display) 2 "PHONO"("PHONO"*) 3 "VIDEO1" ("SAT"*) 4 "VIDEO2" ("LD"*) 5 "VIDEO3" ("VCR"*) 6 "AV AUX" 7 "CD" ("CD"*) 8 "TAPE/MD" ("TAPE"*) * Once setup codes are ON, activating a surround mode turns SPEAKERS B OFF automatically. KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. VOLUME CONTROL DOWN Decrease volume UP Increase volume A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to ON. fl • When using the remote control after initial...
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... the SOURCE DIRECT key. DIRECT • Tone controls do not work during SOURCE DIRECT playback. • Pressing the STEREO key or any audio processing. 1 Select a playback source. PHONES C D SP. AUDIO - Operations SOURCE DIRECT playback Use this operation. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. CALL ¢ 7 REC GUIDE TUNING/SKIP MUTE VOLUME LISTEN SUBWOOFER MODE SOUND FUNCTION SHIFT MENU 1 THEME 2 TV/SAT/VID 4 +100 INFO 5 REPEAT 7 +10 8 DISPLAY 0 SETUP FAV 3 ALT AUD 6 RANDOM 9 ENT Normal playback KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO...
... the SOURCE DIRECT key. DIRECT • Tone controls do not work during SOURCE DIRECT playback. • Pressing the STEREO key or any audio processing. 1 Select a playback source. PHONES C D SP. AUDIO - Operations SOURCE DIRECT playback Use this operation. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. CALL ¢ 7 REC GUIDE TUNING/SKIP MUTE VOLUME LISTEN SUBWOOFER MODE SOUND FUNCTION SHIFT MENU 1 THEME 2 TV/SAT/VID 4 +100 INFO 5 REPEAT 7 +10 8 DISPLAY 0 SETUP FAV 3 ALT AUD 6 RANDOM 9 ENT Normal playback KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO...
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... PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR 2-CH DOWNMIX SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - matically whenever VIDEO 2 is output from the SPEAKERS A only. • The receiver switches to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack with a graphic equalizer Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. R 21 Keys or controls used in...
... PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR 2-CH DOWNMIX SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - matically whenever VIDEO 2 is output from the SPEAKERS A only. • The receiver switches to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack with a graphic equalizer Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. R 21 Keys or controls used in...
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... 9 ENT KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. Operations Recording 22 Recording audio Recording a music source 1 Select the source you want to light the "2 CH DOWNMIX" indicator. R Keys or controls used in this operation. • To record a digital source, connected to the VIDEO 2 or 3 jacks, turn the INPUT SELECTOR to select the appropriate component, then press the STEREO key. • When making a digital recording, operations other than volume adjustment may cause the sound to...
... 9 ENT KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. Operations Recording 22 Recording audio Recording a music source 1 Select the source you want to light the "2 CH DOWNMIX" indicator. R Keys or controls used in this operation. • To record a digital source, connected to the VIDEO 2 or 3 jacks, turn the INPUT SELECTOR to select the appropriate component, then press the STEREO key. • When making a digital recording, operations other than volume adjustment may cause the sound to...
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...ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - R 23 Keys or controls used in this operation. AUTO 4 Select a station. Listening to radio broadcasts Radio stations can be received in monaural.) Frequency display 89.)) FM MHz AUTO STEREO TUNED "TUNED" is displayed...
...ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - R 23 Keys or controls used in this operation. AUTO 4 Select a station. Listening to radio broadcasts Radio stations can be received in monaural.) Frequency display 89.)) FM MHz AUTO STEREO TUNED "TUNED" is displayed...
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... display will blink for a few seconds. R Keys or controls used in this case, start again from step 3. In this operation. Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning) 1 Set the input to tuner. INPUT SELECTOR Frequency display 89.)) FM MHz Operations 2 Select a broadcast band. BAND TUNING 3 Enter the frequency. 1 Press the DIRECT key. 24 POWER MACRO VIDEO AUDIO SHIFT TV P. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO...
... display will blink for a few seconds. R Keys or controls used in this case, start again from step 3. In this operation. Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning) 1 Set the input to tuner. INPUT SELECTOR Frequency display 89.)) FM MHz Operations 2 Select a broadcast band. BAND TUNING 3 Enter the frequency. 1 Press the DIRECT key. 24 POWER MACRO VIDEO AUDIO SHIFT TV P. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO...
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... stations currently preset at numbers 01~15 are preset in order from channel "01". • Stations already stored in the display, press the DISPLAY key. Before listening to an RDS broadcast, follow the instructions 2 6 below to radio broadcasts KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT...
... stations currently preset at numbers 01~15 are preset in order from channel "01". • Stations already stored in the display, press the DISPLAY key. Before listening to an RDS broadcast, follow the instructions 2 6 below to radio broadcasts KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT...
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...• Tune to radio broadcasts KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. Listening to an RDS station. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - Program type...
...• Tune to radio broadcasts KR-V888D (En/T) AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC TA/NEWS/INFO. CALL 4 8 BAND 6 P. Listening to an RDS station. PTY ON/STANDBY POWER -ON -OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIRECT MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNING TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor 3 STEREO STEREO LEVEL INDICATOR MUTE SOURCE DIRECT DSP +10/ 7 8 9 0 PTY SEARCH DIMMER LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL MUTE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP AV AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - Program type...
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... surround sound. DSP modes can be selected. ^ DSP Turns on the remote control. fl OSD RT S.DIR SET UP AC-3 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP STEREO Midnight mode fi Source direct fl Displays set to use a Dolby Digital (AC3) compatible source component. Be sure to complete "Surround set up ". ^ • Set the INPUT SELECTOR to the component you can adjust various aspects of the receiver. Surround Play 1 Select the SOUND menu. The selected icon turns blue. Ambience effects KR-V888D (En/T) DOLBY AC-3 can be used when playing video, DVD...
... surround sound. DSP modes can be selected. ^ DSP Turns on the remote control. fl OSD RT S.DIR SET UP AC-3 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP STEREO Midnight mode fi Source direct fl Displays set to use a Dolby Digital (AC3) compatible source component. Be sure to complete "Surround set up ". ^ • Set the INPUT SELECTOR to the component you can adjust various aspects of the receiver. Surround Play 1 Select the SOUND menu. The selected icon turns blue. Ambience effects KR-V888D (En/T) DOLBY AC-3 can be used when playing video, DVD...
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... connected to this unit by the setup code list, you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Input (CD) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE/MD CD PHONO - - - i Example: To register a CD made by KENWOOD, you would enter "8037" • If you purchase a new component that is not covered by system control cords, use the FutureSet upgrade feature. Component Maker Code CD player KENWOOD 8028, 8037 Key AUDIO TV 1 TV 2 CABLE Remote Control ENT 3 Select the component to insure proper system control operation: Cassette: 7000, CD...
... connected to this unit by the setup code list, you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Input (CD) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE/MD CD PHONO - - - i Example: To register a CD made by KENWOOD, you would enter "8037" • If you purchase a new component that is not covered by system control cords, use the FutureSet upgrade feature. Component Maker Code CD player KENWOOD 8028, 8037 Key AUDIO TV 1 TV 2 CABLE Remote Control ENT 3 Select the component to insure proper system control operation: Cassette: 7000, CD...
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... components you want to register a LD player made by KENWOOD. • The backlight flashes once each setup code is included at the VIDEO 1 jacks, "VCR" appears instead of the receiver always cycles through all components have been registered. 8 Once setup codes have just input. The PHONO input will turn it using the remote control. This keeps the respective input in the on screen display when the OSD mode is already on a given model.) POWER...
... components you want to register a LD player made by KENWOOD. • The backlight flashes once each setup code is included at the VIDEO 1 jacks, "VCR" appears instead of the receiver always cycles through all components have been registered. 8 Once setup codes have just input. The PHONO input will turn it using the remote control. This keeps the respective input in the on screen display when the OSD mode is already on a given model.) POWER...
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... a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone. & Sound is not output from Dolby • The sound mode is set to OFF. • Connect them properly referring to "Connect- ing the speakers" # • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ( • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. * The standby indicator blinks and sound is • Speaker cords are set to "STEREO". Operations Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio Stations cannot be received. • No antenna is connected...
... a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone. & Sound is not output from Dolby • The sound mode is set to OFF. • Connect them properly referring to "Connect- ing the speakers" # • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ( • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. * The standby indicator blinks and sound is • Speaker cords are set to "STEREO". Operations Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio Stations cannot be received. • No antenna is connected...
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... 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 turned off for the component you want to control. • The microprocessor of difficulty KR-V888D (En/T) Remote control unit Symptom Cause 55 Remedy Preparations The backlight flashes five times during nor- • The batteries are...
... 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 turned off for the component you want to control. • The microprocessor of difficulty KR-V888D (En/T) Remote control unit Symptom Cause 55 Remedy Preparations The backlight flashes five times during nor- • The batteries are...