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... 42 Specifications 44 Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting ... Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the system control 17 Preparing for surround sound 18 Speaker settings 18 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 21 Adjusting the...
... 42 Specifications 44 Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting ... Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the system control 17 Preparing for surround sound 18 Speaker settings 18 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 21 Adjusting the...
Instruction Manual
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...three surround channels from software processed in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from your multi-speakers. DSP surround modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used with movie soundtracks recorded with its ...music, you will produce a more natural presence and surround effects by DTS. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from a stereo source or conventional surroundencoded video ...
...three surround channels from software processed in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from your multi-speakers. DSP surround modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used with movie soundtracks recorded with its ...music, you will produce a more natural presence and surround effects by DTS. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from a stereo source or conventional surroundencoded video ...
Instruction Manual
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...mode LED indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the SPEAKER EQ mode. VOLUME CONTROL knob * @ MUTE key ¡ Use to temporarily mute the sound. # PHONES jack ¡ Use for headphone listening. $ Input Selector keys ¡ (DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, PHONO, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO... stations in the preset memory. ) SETUP key * Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys * Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up the memory. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit. 6 EN SPEAKER EQ mode LED indicator ...
...mode LED indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the SPEAKER EQ mode. VOLUME CONTROL knob * @ MUTE key ¡ Use to temporarily mute the sound. # PHONES jack ¡ Use for headphone listening. $ Input Selector keys ¡ (DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, PHONO, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO... stations in the preset memory. ) SETUP key * Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys * Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up the memory. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit. 6 EN SPEAKER EQ mode LED indicator ...
Instruction Manual
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...Call wer 1 Source keys(MD/TAPE, CD/DVD,DVD/6CH, TUNER, VID1, VID2, VID3, AV AUX, PHONO) When press and hold for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. fi 1 2 VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD 6CH VID3 AV AUX CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO C Po ... operate other source components on or off . 3 Numeric keys ‹ Provide functions identical to select the maximum adjustment setting for selection adjustments during sound, set up and preset channel functions. keys ¡ Use to adjust the receiver's volume. ª Bass Boost key ¡ Use to...
...Call wer 1 Source keys(MD/TAPE, CD/DVD,DVD/6CH, TUNER, VID1, VID2, VID3, AV AUX, PHONO) When press and hold for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. fi 1 2 VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD 6CH VID3 AV AUX CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO C Po ... operate other source components on or off . 3 Numeric keys ‹ Provide functions identical to select the maximum adjustment setting for selection adjustments during sound, set up and preset channel functions. keys ¡ Use to adjust the receiver's volume. ª Bass Boost key ¡ Use to...
Instruction Manual
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...automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the display will be sure to refer to insert all connections are imperfect, sound may be cases in the following , or proper ventilation will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during input mode selection... on the AC outlet at your local electronics retailer. press the LISTEN MODE Knob. Be sure to select "DIGITAL MANUAL" (manual sound). These cables are usually packed together with the components you are made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to the following pages. Press ...
...automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the display will be sure to refer to insert all connections are imperfect, sound may be cases in the following , or proper ventilation will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during input mode selection... on the AC outlet at your local electronics retailer. press the LISTEN MODE Knob. Be sure to select "DIGITAL MANUAL" (manual sound). These cables are usually packed together with the components you are made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to the following pages. Press ...
Instruction Manual
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...signals between the available speakers in malfunctions or damage to connect the speakers correctly. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the listeners.... Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Be sure to the speakers or receiver. Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Connection of all surround modes....
...signals between the available speakers in malfunctions or damage to connect the speakers correctly. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the listeners.... Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Be sure to the speakers or receiver. Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Connection of all surround modes....
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...8743; key or # key again to accept the setting. • The surround speaker setting indication "SURR" appears. DTS. When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. 5 Press the ∧ key or # key to accept the setting. • The center speaker setting indication "CNTR" ... "NORMAL" as follows: SP SETUP Subwoofer Front Center Surround Surround Back Surround Mix Subwoofer Re-mix TEST TONE T. Preparing 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,...
...8743; key or # key again to accept the setting. • The surround speaker setting indication "SURR" appears. DTS. When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. 5 Press the ∧ key or # key to accept the setting. • The center speaker setting indication "CNTR" ... "NORMAL" as follows: SP SETUP Subwoofer Front Center Surround Surround Back Surround Mix Subwoofer Re-mix TEST TONE T. Preparing 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,...
Instruction Manual
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...setup displays. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • In steps 4 and 5, indications appear only for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) to the receiver is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys. ... setting, 1 SURR LARGE : Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR NORMAL : Average size surround speakers are mixed to produce sound from each speaker should be adjusted. If you selected "LARGE" as the surround speaker setting, 1 SB ON : Surround back speaker setting mode to...
...setup displays. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • In steps 4 and 5, indications appear only for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) to the receiver is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys. ... setting, 1 SURR LARGE : Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR NORMAL : Average size surround speakers are mixed to produce sound from each speaker should be adjusted. If you selected "LARGE" as the surround speaker setting, 1 SB ON : Surround back speaker setting mode to...
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...the above procedure. Selecting the speaker system Press the A SPEAKERS B key to select the speaker system to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. Sound from both the speakers connected to the front speakers. Use this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is 0dB.) 4 Press the...to return to adjust the input level. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. No sound will cause SPEAKERS A to the MD/TAPE jacks. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT ...
...the above procedure. Selecting the speaker system Press the A SPEAKERS B key to select the speaker system to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. Sound from both the speakers connected to the front speakers. Use this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is 0dB.) 4 Press the...to return to adjust the input level. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. No sound will cause SPEAKERS A to the MD/TAPE jacks. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT ...
Instruction Manual
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...modes. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Once-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is displayed for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode...64257;) keys to the previous setting Press the Bass Boost key again. 21 EN Normal playback Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Adjusting the sound SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ A SPEAKERS B TONE MULTI CONTROL Input Selector AV AUX Input Selector VOL / PHONES LOUDNESS TUNER Tone Active EQ MUTE VOLUME...
...modes. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Once-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is displayed for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode...64257;) keys to the previous setting Press the Bass Boost key again. 21 EN Normal playback Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Adjusting the sound SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ A SPEAKERS B TONE MULTI CONTROL Input Selector AV AUX Input Selector VOL / PHONES LOUDNESS TUNER Tone Active EQ MUTE VOLUME...
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...Press the LOUDNESS key to turn ON automatically. • ACTIVE EQ function will not be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with the speakers' characteristics which controls the low volume settings to adjust the volume. 22 EN The adjustment can enjoy a more... natural when adjusting the output characteristics. keys. Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the music sound source playback, the reproduced sound becomes more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is in surround mode, the surround mode will be available when REC MODE, AUTO TUNING,...
...Press the LOUDNESS key to turn ON automatically. • ACTIVE EQ function will not be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with the speakers' characteristics which controls the low volume settings to adjust the volume. 22 EN The adjustment can enjoy a more... natural when adjusting the output characteristics. keys. Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the music sound source playback, the reproduced sound becomes more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is in surround mode, the surround mode will be available when REC MODE, AUTO TUNING,...
Instruction Manual
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... with listening modes that allow you to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. * Surround modes The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are; • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic II • DSP • DVD 6-channel • DTS The below... speaker placements are for 6.1 channel surround sound system which are trademarks of video sources. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Circle ...
... with listening modes that allow you to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. * Surround modes The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are; • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic II • DSP • DVD 6-channel • DTS The below... speaker placements are for 6.1 channel surround sound system which are trademarks of video sources. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Circle ...
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...software marked ). DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 produce the discrete surround back which was designed specifically to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteris- Neo:6 Neo:6 is being input for this feature. Note LFE =...is done using matrix technology. DTS-ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. 6.1 channels surround with sound, positioning sound effects exactly where they would be able to allow optimization of stereo, full bandwidth surround outputs. DVD 6-channel mode Using ...
...software marked ). DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 produce the discrete surround back which was designed specifically to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteris- Neo:6 Neo:6 is being input for this feature. Note LFE =...is done using matrix technology. DTS-ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. 6.1 channels surround with sound, positioning sound effects exactly where they would be able to allow optimization of stereo, full bandwidth surround outputs. DVD 6-channel mode Using ...
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...a new type of the original signal. The CS decoder also includes the SRS technologies Focus™ and TruBass™. Focus electronically raises the sound stage from a stereo source or conventional surround-encoded video source. SRS Circle Surround II SRS Circle Surround II™ improves on a variety ...source. Now you watch a concert or sporting event! One of the most important is heard in small speaker systems without spoiling the sound quality of sound through SRS Circle Surround II. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time ...
...a new type of the original signal. The CS decoder also includes the SRS technologies Focus™ and TruBass™. Focus electronically raises the sound stage from a stereo source or conventional surround-encoded video source. SRS Circle Surround II SRS Circle Surround II™ improves on a variety ...source. Now you watch a concert or sporting event! One of the most important is heard in small speaker systems without spoiling the sound quality of sound through SRS Circle Surround II. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time ...
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... as all the other listening modes) from the stereo source. When the DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL EX signal is performed to multi channel sound from a single component, be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog input. 1 Start playing the video software. 2...be selected. • When playback is set to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component. 29 EN If the input mode is started, the sound may be displayed. When you to listen to match the number of available channels. 3 DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor). Ambience effects Surround play back...
... as all the other listening modes) from the stereo source. When the DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL EX signal is performed to multi channel sound from a single component, be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the analog input. 1 Start playing the video software. 2...be selected. • When playback is set to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component. 29 EN If the input mode is started, the sound may be displayed. When you to listen to match the number of available channels. 3 DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor). Ambience effects Surround play back...
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... of the DVD player. Adjust the volume with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for approximately 8 ...(Panorama mode ON/OFF)** 9 DIMENSION (Dimension adjustment)** 0 CENTER WIDTH (Center width adjustment)** - Connecting a DVD player which can enjoy surround sound playback. Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL DVD/6CH Input Mode DVD/6CH VOL / Preparations • Connect your DVD ...
... of the DVD player. Adjust the volume with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for approximately 8 ...(Panorama mode ON/OFF)** 9 DIMENSION (Dimension adjustment)** 0 CENTER WIDTH (Center width adjustment)** - Connecting a DVD player which can enjoy surround sound playback. Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL DVD/6CH Input Mode DVD/6CH VOL / Preparations • Connect your DVD ...
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...the LISTEN MODE knob or Listen Mode 5/∞ keys for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with normlal sound passage. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS... mode is in other position, center image from the stereo source. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the sound track, even when listening at night , you will be able to adjust the center elevation level. • The adjustment ...
...the LISTEN MODE knob or Listen Mode 5/∞ keys for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with normlal sound passage. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS... mode is in other position, center image from the stereo source. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the sound track, even when listening at night , you will be able to adjust the center elevation level. • The adjustment ...
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... MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Press the Listen Mode or Stereo key (the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode) to output sound from 0 (Trubass OFF) to 10. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE ...the listen mode to "STEREO". • In FULL AUTO input mode the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in the display and no sound can be available. 3 For TruBass speaker selection, use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (5/∞) keys to select any of the receiver's display. You ...
... MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Press the Listen Mode or Stereo key (the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode) to output sound from 0 (Trubass OFF) to 10. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE ...the listen mode to "STEREO". • In FULL AUTO input mode the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in the display and no sound can be available. 3 For TruBass speaker selection, use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (5/∞) keys to select any of the receiver's display. You ...
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...TV V Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / A/B Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Call T er P. Sound VOL - - + TV VOL TV Input Tune - Call T er P. Input Sel. ¢+ Tone OSD Guide Mute + CH 4- Input Sel. ¢+ Tone OSD Guide Mute...components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations. & Cassette deck operations keys CD player operation keys S ...
...TV V Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / A/B Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Call T er P. Sound VOL - - + TV VOL TV Input Tune - Call T er P. Input Sel. ¢+ Tone OSD Guide Mute + CH 4- Input Sel. ¢+ Tone OSD Guide Mute...components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations. & Cassette deck operations keys CD player operation keys S ...
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...+ 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / AB Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Refer to the following for the type of KENWOOD and other components Other components' operations Refer to the following sections for details. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and...Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / AB Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Call T S P. Sound VOL - - Sound VOL - - Call T er P. TV VOL Tune - + TV Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup ...
...+ 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / AB Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Refer to the following for the type of KENWOOD and other components Other components' operations Refer to the following sections for details. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and...Pow 6 2 Enter 7 Multi 1 8 0 + 10 9 + 100 TV Mute Return Exit Page Last / AB Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. Call T S P. Sound VOL - - Sound VOL - - Call T er P. TV VOL Tune - + TV Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup ...