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... operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. For the U.S.A. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at our web site. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote...
... operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to receive e-mail updates and other KENWOOD DVD players. For the U.S.A. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at our web site. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9050 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote...
Instruction Manual
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...LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. For the U.S.A. The user could cause a malfunction. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to connect your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control, as well as "In case of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". How to use this ... guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that interference will guide you how to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - - This product can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that this ...
...LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. For the U.S.A. The user could cause a malfunction. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to connect your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control, as well as "In case of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". How to use this ... guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that interference will guide you how to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - - This product can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that 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 30...
...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 30...
Instruction Manual
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... present. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Notes 1. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. In such a case, change the location of 1 second or more than before, replace both... 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 lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna ...
... present. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Notes 1. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When pressing more between keys. In such a case, change the location of 1 second or more than before, replace both... 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 lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna ...
Instruction Manual
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... more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is set. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 EN IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality ...Select a surround mode according to your convenience in any condition. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on the front panel, the ...
... more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is set. You can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 EN IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can enjoy a more dynamic sound quality ...Select a surround mode according to your convenience in any condition. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on the front panel, the ...
Instruction Manual
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...TONE control. ( MEMORY key ¢ Use to store radio stations in the DSP mode. 96kHz fs mode indicator ¤ Lights when the receiver is supplied to the system to back up when the surround component of the audio signals is lit, a small amount of the display. º... (POWER ON/STANDBY) 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 preset memory. ) SETUP key & Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys & Use for selection adjustments during sound, set...
...TONE control. ( MEMORY key ¢ Use to store radio stations in the DSP mode. 96kHz fs mode indicator ¤ Lights when the receiver is supplied to the system to back up when the surround component of the audio signals is lit, a small amount of the display. º... (POWER ON/STANDBY) 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 preset memory. ) SETUP key & Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys & Use for selection adjustments during sound, set...
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... ¢ ¡ ¡ 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 select the maximum adjustment setting for...ACTIVE EQ DISC SEL. DSP MODE BASS BOOST LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the DVD player on . Names and functions of the display. º... DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN
... ¢ ¡ ¡ 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 select the maximum adjustment setting for...ACTIVE EQ DISC SEL. DSP MODE BASS BOOST LISTEN MODE STEREO LOUDNESS PAGE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0731 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the DVD player on . Names and functions of the display. º... DVD player. 8 P.CALL 4/¢ keys ∞ Use for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ‹ 7 EN
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... INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connection cords...connections and turning on the AC outlet at your local electronics retailer. When DIGITAL MANUAL mode is indicated on the receiver, follow the steps below. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may not be noise inference...
... INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connection cords...connections and turning on the AC outlet at your local electronics retailer. When DIGITAL MANUAL mode is indicated on the receiver, follow the steps below. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may not be noise inference...
Instruction Manual
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...channel surround sound system. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the same height as the left and right of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere. Connection of the listeners. Using speakers with ambiguous...the listening position at the front left and right surround speakers. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver could result in the speaker settings steps to connect the speakers correctly. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed...
...channel surround sound system. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the same height as the left and right of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere. Connection of the listeners. Using speakers with ambiguous...the listening position at the front left and right surround speakers. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver could result in the speaker settings steps to connect the speakers correctly. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed...
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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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... record player cannot be used when another equalizer amplifier is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit.
... record player cannot be used when another equalizer amplifier is not for noise reduction of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the receiver unit.
Instruction Manual
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... the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. 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 IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO... video components".) 13 EN Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the RF digital demodulator (Commercially available). Connect components capable of the receiver.
... the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. 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 IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO... video components".) 13 EN Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the RF digital demodulator (Commercially available). Connect components capable of the receiver.
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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 ...
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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... Player AUDIO OUT • This model has a game function which is convenient for using an outdoor antenna. Connect the antennas correctly as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S VIDEO cord FM Indoor Antenna The supplied indoor...
... Player AUDIO OUT • This model has a game function which is convenient for using an outdoor antenna. Connect the antennas correctly as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S VIDEO cord FM Indoor Antenna The supplied indoor...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. • When ... Surround Surround Back Subwoofer Re-mix EXIT CROSSOVER TEST TONE FREQ:40Hz FREQ:60Hz FREQ:80Hz FREQ:100Hz FREQ:120Hz FREQ:150Hz T. Continued to the receiver is OFF. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX...
... 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. • When ... Surround Surround Back Subwoofer Re-mix EXIT CROSSOVER TEST TONE FREQ:40Hz FREQ:60Hz FREQ:80Hz FREQ:100Hz FREQ:120Hz FREQ:150Hz T. Continued to the receiver is OFF. If you want to use the remote control unit, press the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX...
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..., 1 SB NORMALx1 : A single average size Surround Back Speaker is being output. You will not be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers. LEFT SUBW CNTR SL RIGHT SBL...MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO • CROSSOVER function will be adjusted. The channel indication blinks while the test tone is connected to adjust the receiver's audio output characteristics with small size speakers. 1 Press the ∧/∨ keys or MULTI @/# keys to the main setup displays. 5 Adjust the ...
..., 1 SB NORMALx1 : A single average size Surround Back Speaker is being output. You will not be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers. LEFT SUBW CNTR SL RIGHT SBL...MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO • CROSSOVER function will be adjusted. The channel indication blinks while the test tone is connected to adjust the receiver's audio output characteristics with small size speakers. 1 Press the ∧/∨ keys or MULTI @/# keys to the main setup displays. 5 Adjust the ...
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... the volume. 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 . Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. No sound from the ...rear panel. A ON : B ON : A+B ON : A+B OFF : Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the power 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 volume. 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 . Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. No sound from the ...rear panel. A ON : B ON : A+B ON : A+B OFF : Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the power 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...
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... LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which the input level you want to adjust. • You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Adjust the input level. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The... TONE ON/OFF. Adjusting the TONE You can store a separate input level 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...
... LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which the input level you want to adjust. • You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Adjust the input level. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE DOLBY PL II x SL S SB SR • The... TONE ON/OFF. Adjusting the TONE You can store a separate input level 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...
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... 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 available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Input Selector keys Muting the sound The MUTE .... • Select the REC MODE 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 in REC MODE, or when searching or presetting radio stations....
... 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 available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Input Selector keys Muting the sound The MUTE .... • Select the REC MODE 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 in REC MODE, or when searching or presetting radio stations....
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...• Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Each press switches the tuning method to select the desired tuning method. STEREO AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED "TUNED" is displayed when a station is... key to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND key to "AUTO" (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the display. Each press switches the band. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired broadcast band. Manual tuning :...
...• Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Each press switches the tuning method to select the desired tuning method. STEREO AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED "TUNED" is displayed when a station is... key to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND key to "AUTO" (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the display. Each press switches the band. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired broadcast band. Manual tuning :...