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...switch its design and how to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to switch the operation modes may result in to... receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. B60-5534-00 00 CS (K, P) 0412 In order...
...switch its design and how to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to switch the operation modes may result in to... receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. B60-5534-00 00 CS (K, P) 0412 In order...
Instruction Manual
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..., Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is divided into an outlet on the receiver. How to use this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for they may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are ...in a residential installation. Additional Information Shows you in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in a particular installation. Maintenance of the NEC that this manual This ...
..., Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is divided into an outlet on the receiver. How to use this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for they may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are ...in a residential installation. Additional Information Shows you in accordance with a soft, dry cloth. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in a particular installation. Maintenance of the NEC that this manual This ...
Instruction Manual
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...AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for KENWOOD DVD players 33 DVD player operation keys 33 Additional Information In case of difficulty 34 Specifications 36 3 EN Before applying ...Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 25 Ambience effects 26 Surround modes 26 Surround play 28 DVD 6-channel playback ...
...AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for KENWOOD DVD players 33 DVD player operation keys 33 Additional Information In case of difficulty 34 Specifications 36 3 EN Before applying ...Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 25 Ambience effects 26 Surround modes 26 Surround play 28 DVD 6-channel playback ...
Instruction Manual
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... key successively, press the keys securely by the polarity markings. If any accessories are present. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. Operation When the standby indicator is damaged or fails to move or ship ... • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by leaving an interval of the system installation to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you want to use during operation checks....
... key successively, press the keys securely by the polarity markings. If any accessories are present. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. Operation When the standby indicator is damaged or fails to move or ship ... • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by leaving an interval of the system installation to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you want to use during operation checks....
Instruction Manual
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...AUX jacks on . IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality in playing video games. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 EN Select a ... sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is set. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of the receiver switches automatically to "GAME" and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is turned on the front panel, the ...
...AUX jacks on . IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality in playing video games. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 EN Select a ... sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is set. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of the receiver switches automatically to "GAME" and the optimum sound field for enjoying games is turned on the front panel, the ...
Instruction Manual
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...Use to switch the input to AV AUX or GAME. "S" indicator will light up the memory. DTS mode LED indicator ª Lights when the receiver is only 1 channel. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit.a 6 EN DOLBY DIGITAL mode indicator ª Lights...BASS BOOST key ¡ Use to select BASS BOOST setting. 5 Surround LED (lighting-emitting diode) indicators DSP mode indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE EQ mode. This is in the 96kHz LPCM playback mode. LOUDNESS LED indicator ¡ Lights when the LOUDNESS is in the...
...Use to switch the input to AV AUX or GAME. "S" indicator will light up the memory. DTS mode LED indicator ª Lights when the receiver is only 1 channel. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit.a 6 EN DOLBY DIGITAL mode indicator ª Lights...BASS BOOST key ¡ Use to select BASS BOOST setting. 5 Surround LED (lighting-emitting diode) indicators DSP mode indicator ª Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE EQ mode. This is in the 96kHz LPCM playback mode. LOUDNESS LED indicator ¡ Lights when the LOUDNESS is in the...
Instruction Manual
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... § LOUDNESS key ¡ ¢ ¡ ¡ Use to switch the status of settings. ( VOLUME %/fi keys ) Use to adjust the receiver's volume. ) BAND key ¢ Use to select the broadcast band. 3/8 key Use to operate the DVD player. Names and functions of the display. º... to temporarily mute the sound. ™ TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to operate the DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN LISTEN MODE %/fi keys • Use to select the listening mode...
... § LOUDNESS key ¡ ¢ ¡ ¡ Use to switch the status of settings. ( VOLUME %/fi keys ) Use to adjust the receiver's volume. ) BAND key ¢ Use to select the broadcast band. 3/8 key Use to operate the DVD player. Names and functions of the display. º... to temporarily mute the sound. ™ TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to operate the DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN LISTEN MODE %/fi keys • Use to select the listening mode...
Instruction Manual
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...This means the audio signal corresponds to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. The receiver will be noise inference. 2. Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the ...left channel. If the INPUT MODE key is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below. Press the INPUT MODE key again. 8 EN When connecting the related system components, be produced. Notes 1. These...
...This means the audio signal corresponds to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. The receiver will be noise inference. 2. Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the ...left channel. If the INPUT MODE key is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have 2 plugs on the receiver, follow the steps below. Press the INPUT MODE key again. 8 EN When connecting the related system components, be produced. Notes 1. These...
Instruction Manual
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...placement 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Be sure to the speakers or receiver. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the direct left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are required for all the...the + and - Connection of the listeners. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with reversed polarity, the sound will not be placed almost in any position that indicated on the rear panel of ...
...placement 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Be sure to the speakers or receiver. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the direct left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are required for all the...the + and - Connection of the listeners. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with reversed polarity, the sound will not be placed almost in any position that indicated on the rear panel of ...
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT ...
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT ...
Instruction Manual
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...; The earth terminal with the H symbol is connected. It is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit.
...; The earth terminal with the H symbol is connected. It is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit.
Instruction Manual
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.... Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the RF digital demodulator (Commercially available). Connect components capable of the receiver. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL...
.... Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the RF digital demodulator (Commercially available). Connect components capable of the receiver. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL...
Instruction Manual
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... picture quality than by connecting to the COMPONENT jacks. 14 EN Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with component jacks) CB OUT Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components...
... picture quality than by connecting to the COMPONENT jacks. 14 EN Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with component jacks) CB OUT Y OUT When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components...
Instruction Manual
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... the component with the S VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality. It is convenient for connection of video components such as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use only. FM Outdoor Antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected...
... the component with the S VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality. It is convenient for connection of video components such as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for temporary use only. FM Outdoor Antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected...
Instruction Manual
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... Center Speaker setting. Use the keys or MULTI @/ #keys 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, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. (POWER... ON/STANDBY) SETUP MULTI CONTROL RECEIVER ON SETUP SOUND MULTI 1 Turn on the remote control unit to set to "FRNT LARGE" and the procedure skips to step 6. •...
... Center Speaker setting. Use the keys or MULTI @/ #keys 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, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. (POWER... ON/STANDBY) SETUP MULTI CONTROL RECEIVER ON SETUP SOUND MULTI 1 Turn on the remote control unit to set to "FRNT LARGE" and the procedure skips to step 6. •...
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... CLIP LFE SL S SB SR STEREO If you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are connected to the receiver. : Surround Speaker setting mode to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting. For MANUAL selection, press the ∧/∨ keys or MULTI @/# keys each... displays. SP MUTE L C SW R A B CLIP LFE SL SB SR • If the speaker setting selects are OFF, the speaker level settings are connected to the receiver. 5 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to select the CROSSOVER frequency. 1 FREQ. : 40Hz 2 FREQ. : 60Hz 3 FREQ. : 80Hz 4 FREQ. : ...
... CLIP LFE SL S SB SR STEREO If you have selected "SB NORMALx1" or "SB LARGEx1", "SBR" and "SBL" are connected to the receiver. : Surround Speaker setting mode to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting. For MANUAL selection, press the ∧/∨ keys or MULTI @/# keys each... displays. SP MUTE L C SW R A B CLIP LFE SL SB SR • If the speaker setting selects are OFF, the speaker level settings are connected to the receiver. 5 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to select the CROSSOVER frequency. 1 FREQ. : 40Hz 2 FREQ. : 60Hz 3 FREQ. : 80Hz 4 FREQ. : ...
Instruction Manual
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... the AV AUX/GAME key to this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automatically. • When the SPEAKERS B is ... the speakers connected to . SPEAKERS (POWER ON/STANDBY) INPUT MODE Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Input Selector keys AV AUX/GAME Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to select "AV AUX [GAME]" (or "AV AUX"). 2 Press and hold the AV...
... the AV AUX/GAME key to this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automatically. • When the SPEAKERS B is ... the speakers connected to . SPEAKERS (POWER ON/STANDBY) INPUT MODE Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Input Selector keys AV AUX/GAME Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to select "AV AUX [GAME]" (or "AV AUX"). 2 Press and hold the AV...
Instruction Manual
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... DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • The input level may be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI... %/fi keys to the input indication. Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which the input level you want...
... DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. • The input level may be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI... %/fi keys to the input indication. Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which the input level you want...
Instruction Manual
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...the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Normal playback One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in REC MODE, or when searching or presetting radio stations. Input Selector keys Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys ...to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is turned ON. Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press ...
...the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Normal playback One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in REC MODE, or when searching or presetting radio stations. Input Selector keys Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys ...to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is turned ON. Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press ...
Instruction Manual
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..." is displayed when a station is tuned automatically. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired broadcast band. Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up in monaural.) 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/ fi keys, or TUNING 1 / ¡ keys to select the station. "STEREO" ...AUTO SL S SB SR 3 Use the AUTO/MONO key to either auto or manual tuning. If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the memory and recall them by the new one -touch operation. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to...
..." is displayed when a station is tuned automatically. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired broadcast band. Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up in monaural.) 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/ fi keys, or TUNING 1 / ¡ keys to select the station. "STEREO" ...AUTO SL S SB SR 3 Use the AUTO/MONO key to either auto or manual tuning. If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the memory and recall them by the new one -touch operation. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to...