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... and functions of parts 6 Main Unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Preparations Setting up the system 8 Connecting the terminals 9 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 10 Connecting audio components 11 Connecting video components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 20 Input level adjustment (analog sources...
... and functions of parts 6 Main Unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Preparations Setting up the system 8 Connecting the terminals 9 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 10 Connecting audio components 11 Connecting video components 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Preparing for surround sound 17 Speaker settings 17 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 20 Input level adjustment (analog sources...
Instruction Manual
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..., press the key you need to use during operation checks. 2. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0829 Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) 3 Close the cover. If any accessories are present. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you directly, notify your dealer immediately. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When...
..., press the key you need to use during operation checks. 2. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0829 Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) 3 Close the cover. If any accessories are present. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when you directly, notify your dealer immediately. Operating range (Approx.) Remote sensor 6 m RECEIVER ON Infrared ray system • When...
Instruction Manual
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... composite video connections, just use an S-Video cord to SVideo signal. If your equipment or the software you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on . Select a surround mode according to your monitor TV has S-Video jacks, it is set. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you have connected. Just follow the simple setup procedure to the basic receiver, the remote control...
... composite video connections, just use an S-Video cord to SVideo signal. If your equipment or the software you connect a game machine to the AV AUX jacks on . Select a surround mode according to your monitor TV has S-Video jacks, it is set. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you have connected. Just follow the simple setup procedure to the basic receiver, the remote control...
Instruction Manual
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...; Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit. 6 EN AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator A SPEAKERS B DSP 96kHz fs ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOUDNESS PHONES LOUDNESS DOLBY VIRTUAL STEREO INPUT MODE BASS BOOST DSP ACTIVE EQ DIMMER VOLUME CONTROL SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR AV AUX/GAME S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 (POWER ON/STANDBY) key & Use to STEREO. TONE key ¡ Use to select the auto or manual...
...; Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit. 6 EN AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator A SPEAKERS B DSP 96kHz fs ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOUDNESS PHONES LOUDNESS DOLBY VIRTUAL STEREO INPUT MODE BASS BOOST DSP ACTIVE EQ DIMMER VOLUME CONTROL SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR AV AUX/GAME S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 (POWER ON/STANDBY) key & Use to STEREO. TONE key ¡ Use to select the auto or manual...
Instruction Manual
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... component. CHANNEL + DVD/6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER RCV MODE TV MODE DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL PAGE LISTEN MODE STEREO ACTIVE EQ REMOTE SETUP REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0829 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the TV on . key Use to operate the multi-CD player. LOUDNESS key ¡ Use to operate the DVD component. TOP MENU key MENU key RETURN key ON SCREEN key GUIDE key ENTER key Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX, TUNER) ) Use...
... component. CHANNEL + DVD/6CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO AV AUX TUNER RCV MODE TV MODE DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL PAGE LISTEN MODE STEREO ACTIVE EQ REMOTE SETUP REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0829 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the TV on . key Use to operate the multi-CD player. LOUDNESS key ¡ Use to operate the DVD component. TOP MENU key MENU key RETURN key ON SCREEN key GUIDE key ENTER key Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, PHONO, AV AUX, TUNER) ) Use...
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...In DTS play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play analog signals from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day. • Power mode • Input selector settings • Speaker ON/OFF • Volume level • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level • TONE ON/OFF • LOUDNESS ON/OFF • Dimmer level • Listen mode setting • Speaker settings • Distance setting • Input mode setting • Sound mode settings • Broadcast band • Frequency setting • Preset stations...
...In DTS play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play analog signals from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day. • Power mode • Input selector settings • Speaker ON/OFF • Volume level • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level • TONE ON/OFF • LOUDNESS ON/OFF • Dimmer level • Listen mode setting • Speaker settings • Distance setting • Input mode setting • Sound mode settings • Broadcast band • Frequency setting • Preset stations...
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...'t have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer, you can offer the best low frequency reproduction according to the speakers or receiver. Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Surround Speakers (L, R) Listening position *Surround Back Left Speaker *Surround Back Right Speaker *Surround Back Speaker *For Surround Back speaker, you have available. & 9 EN Front Speakers are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will not be unnatural with matching impedance ratings. Required for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the front speakers near one Surround Back Speaker for...
...'t have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer, you can offer the best low frequency reproduction according to the speakers or receiver. Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Surround Speakers (L, R) Listening position *Surround Back Left Speaker *Surround Back Right Speaker *Surround Back Speaker *For Surround Back speaker, you have available. & 9 EN Front Speakers are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will not be unnatural with matching impedance ratings. Required for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one of the front speakers near one Surround Back Speaker for...
Instruction Manual
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... jacks of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of the demodulator to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video components".) 13 EN 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 OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable...
... jacks of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of the demodulator to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video components".) 13 EN 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 OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable...
Instruction Manual
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... the Surround Speaker setting, 1 SB NORMALx1 2 SB NORMALx2 3 SB OFF : A single average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the main setup displays. 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. For MANUAL selection, press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys each speaker should be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is being output. CROSSOVER function is OFF. ! Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the volume level...
... the Surround Speaker setting, 1 SB NORMALx1 2 SB NORMALx2 3 SB OFF : A single average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the main setup displays. 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. For MANUAL selection, press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys each speaker should be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is being output. CROSSOVER function is OFF. ! Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the volume level...
Instruction Manual
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... the channels of the speakers selected in 1dB decrements. 3 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. 19 EN SP MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO SL S SB SR 5 Press the SETUP key to exit the SETUP mode. • The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted blinks. Preparing for surround sound 7 Input the distance to the speakers. • Indicators appear only for each of the speakers. The speaker indicator to be adjusted...
... the channels of the speakers selected in 1dB decrements. 3 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. 19 EN SP MUTE L R A B CLIP STEREO SL S SB SR 5 Press the SETUP key to exit the SETUP mode. • The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted blinks. Preparing for surround sound 7 Input the distance to the speakers. • Indicators appear only for each of the speakers. The speaker indicator to be adjusted...
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... input signal. Sound from the speakers connected to adjust the volume. Input Selector keys VOLUME%/fi 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR and AV AUX/GAME keys, or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to STEREO. SPEAKERS (POWER ON/STANDBY) INPUT MODE Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL AV AUX/GAME INPUT SELECTOR Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the front panel Perform the setup for the following selections; 1 AV AUX [GAME] : When the connected game player is turned...
... input signal. Sound from the speakers connected to adjust the volume. Input Selector keys VOLUME%/fi 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR and AV AUX/GAME keys, or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to STEREO. SPEAKERS (POWER ON/STANDBY) INPUT MODE Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL AV AUX/GAME INPUT SELECTOR Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the front panel Perform the setup for the following selections; 1 AV AUX [GAME] : When the connected game player is turned...
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... of an analog source signal is available only for speakers connected to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can store a separate input level for approximately 20 seconds. • This function is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the sound quality. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB...
... of an analog source signal is available only for speakers connected to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can store a separate input level for approximately 20 seconds. • This function is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the sound quality. SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB...
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... Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the source (other than "MD/TAPE") you mute the sound of the speakers. Normal playback One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. Switching back...
... Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the source (other than "MD/TAPE") you mute the sound of the speakers. Normal playback One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. • This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. Switching back...
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... operation. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired tuning method. If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the display. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 1 Tune to the station you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by one . 24 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up in stereo...
... operation. STEREO RDS RTY AUTO • Normally, set to select the desired tuning method. If the radio waves are weak and there is being received in the display. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 1 Tune to the station you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by one . 24 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up in stereo...
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... signals. The "GAME" mode provides surrounded and exciting sound when you will also improve deep bass performance in feedback logic design, a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of the leftcenter-right speakers' balance; Proper measures for playing the digital output as in most CD, LD or DVD players. Therefore, sources recorded using matrix technology. Although Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will experience digital noise in speaker listening through the analog output...
... signals. The "GAME" mode provides surrounded and exciting sound when you will also improve deep bass performance in feedback logic design, a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of the leftcenter-right speakers' balance; Proper measures for playing the digital output as in most CD, LD or DVD players. Therefore, sources recorded using matrix technology. Although Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will experience digital noise in speaker listening through the analog output...
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... signals. DSP stands for 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround mode. 28 EN Dolby Pro Logic can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. STEREO INPUT MODE DSP INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys LISTEN MODE %/fi DSP MODE STEREO Preparations • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). & • Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital...
... signals. DSP stands for 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround mode. 28 EN Dolby Pro Logic can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. STEREO INPUT MODE DSP INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys LISTEN MODE %/fi DSP MODE STEREO Preparations • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). & • Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital...
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... selected only when the surround speaker setting is also acceptable. INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL PHONES INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR DOLBY VIRTUAL How to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SETUP, SOUND, LISTEN MODE, ACTIVE EQ, STEREO, DSP MODE, LOUDNESS and TONE key will not be functional) of the channels separately when the receiver is in a studio with small amount of reverberations. (DOLBY H indicator lights up) 2 DOLBY H DH 2 : General listening with optimum amount of the receiver. • Turn on all other components...
... selected only when the surround speaker setting is also acceptable. INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL PHONES INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR DOLBY VIRTUAL How to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SETUP, SOUND, LISTEN MODE, ACTIVE EQ, STEREO, DSP MODE, LOUDNESS and TONE key will not be functional) of the channels separately when the receiver is in a studio with small amount of reverberations. (DOLBY H indicator lights up) 2 DOLBY H DH 2 : General listening with optimum amount of the receiver. • Turn on all other components...
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.... 2 PANORAMA OFF : PANORAMA mode is set to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS". 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to playback in the display. Dolby Digital mode only) * The adjustment is selected as normal. SP MUTE AUTO DETECT L R A B CLIP LFE S SB DOLBY PL II x STEREO 3 Press the SOUND key to return to the original setup value when the power is turned on/off. ** Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only. • If you...
.... 2 PANORAMA OFF : PANORAMA mode is set to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS". 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to playback in the display. Dolby Digital mode only) * The adjustment is selected as normal. SP MUTE AUTO DETECT L R A B CLIP LFE S SB DOLBY PL II x STEREO 3 Press the SOUND key to return to the original setup value when the power is turned on/off. ** Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only. • If you...
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... in other than DSP mode. (96kHz fs indicator lights up) • When in FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is displayed for the following selection. 1 Main : Multiplex Main channel output. 2 Sub : Multiplex Sub channel output. 3 Main + Sub : Multiplex Main + Sub channel output. 4 Stereo : Main channel from the right speaker. SP MUTE AUTO DETECT L R A B CLIP LFE NEO:6 S SB • Adjust the center component level. 3 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication. To play a 96kHz DVD, set to adjust the soundfield...
... in other than DSP mode. (96kHz fs indicator lights up) • When in FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is displayed for the following selection. 1 Main : Multiplex Main channel output. 2 Sub : Multiplex Sub channel output. 3 Main + Sub : Multiplex Main + Sub channel output. 4 Stereo : Main channel from the right speaker. SP MUTE AUTO DETECT L R A B CLIP LFE NEO:6 S SB • Adjust the center component level. 3 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication. To play a 96kHz DVD, set to adjust the soundfield...
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... received. • The preset memory was preset cannot be received. Unplug the power cord from the road. • Turn off the power to "Speaker set to the GND terminal on the power again. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to its normal operating condition. If this • Set the input mode to ON. ) • Unplug the headphones plug. ™ The STANDBY indicator blinks and sound is not tuned. • Connect an antenna. ^ • Set...
... received. • The preset memory was preset cannot be received. Unplug the power cord from the road. • Turn off the power to "Speaker set to the GND terminal on the power again. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to its normal operating condition. If this • Set the input mode to ON. ) • Unplug the headphones plug. ™ The STANDBY indicator blinks and sound is not tuned. • Connect an antenna. ^ • Set...