Kenwood KR-V888D Ambience effects, Sound modes, Dolby Digital AC-3, Dolby Pro Logic

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Ambience effects

KR-V888D (En/T)

This receiver incorporates 4 different sound modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. 3 2 The Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater-like surround effects when you play Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Pro Logic program sources (like Laserdiscs and DVDs). Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field while keeping dialog on screen. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes let you create a variety of different sonic

environments from almost any type of program source.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete "Surround set up" before using the surround modes.^

Operations

Sound modes

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

The Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby digital (AC-3) program sources (such as Laserdisc software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.

Some Dolby Digital (AC-3) programs carry information that lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track, without degrading the sound quality, for softer sound effects when you listen late at night ("Midnight mode").

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Note

Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, rear left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) (and Dolby Pro Logic) program sources, even if you connect only the

front speakers. ("Surround set up")

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Center speaker

Subwoofer (LFE)*

Front Speaker

Surround speakers (stereo signal)

*LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non- directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.

Although only Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep bass performance in the other surround modes.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Pro Logic program sources (such as video and

Laserdisc software marked). This receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Pro Logic home video software.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

Surround speakers (monaural signal)

* Optional in this mode.

Dolby 3 Stereo

Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field while maintaining the dialog in an on-screen position. This mode is designed for use with Dolby program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for non-Dolby program sources. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with non- Dolby program sources.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

* Optional in this mode.

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Contents About the supplied remote control KR-V888DSafety precautions AccessoriesGetting started UnpackingContents True home theater sound Special featuresUniversal IR InfraRed remote control How to use this manual Special featuresRDS Radio Data System tuner New Traitr transistor adopted in the final stageAbout the Standby indicator Names and functions of partsNames and functions of parts Setting up the system Connecting the antennasConnecting audio components Microcomputer malfunction6CH input M.INPUT System Control jacksConnecting video components Setting up the systemDigital connections AC-3 RF Demodulator DEM-999DConnecting the system control Registering setup codes for Kenwood audio componentsConnecting the speakers Speaker impedancePreparing the remote control PRE OUT connectionsLoading the batteries Operating distanceUsing the on-screen display Press the Sound or Setup keyTo quit the OSD mode Move the pointerSurround set up Speaker placementPreparing for surround sound Select the speakers and enter the speaker distanceEnter the speaker distance 4Adjust the volume levels of each speakerAdjust the audio input level of the connected components Normal playback Listening to a source componentAdjusting the sound Listening with headphones Source Direct playback6CH.INPUT playback Listening with a graphic equalizerSet the Input Selector to Video SecondsRecording Recording audioRecording video Recording a music sourceTuning non-RDSradio stations Select a tuning methodSet the input to tuner Select a broadcast bandTuning radio stations by frequency Direct tuning Listening to radio broadcasts3Enter the frequency Press the Direct keyUsing the Display key RDS functionsPresetting RDS stations RDS Auto Memory Receiving preset RDS stationsSet the broadcast band to FM Store the stations automaticallyPresetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order P.CALLEnter a preset number 1~40 For 15, press For 20, pressSelect the program type you desire Tuning by program type PTY searchActivate the PTY search mode Example Searching for a Rock Music broadcast To select another program typeStart the search Tune to a preset RDS station Reserving the desired informationPreparation Stations RDS Auto MemoryTo cancel EON reservation When listening to the tunerTurn the TA, News and INFO. indicators off TP Traffic Program indicationAmbience effects Sound modesDolby Digital AC-3 Dolby Pro LogicAmbience effects DSP modeWhats DSP? Select a surround mode Surround PlayPreparations Source Direct S.DIRConvenient functions To select a DSP modeTo adjust the DSP modes OSD switch Source Direct switchSET UP switch Radio Text switchKR-V888D En/T Getting the most from your remote control Registering setup codes for other componentsFind the setup code of the component to be registered Low battery warningEnter the setup code 8Once setup codes have been entered for allPress the ENT key to store the code you have just input 7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register additionalOperating other components Video key Audio key TV keyPress the operation keys you desire VIDEO1 VCR CD CD TV1 VIDEO2 VCRChanging confirming the operation mode Press ShiftSelect the component to be controlled Execute the desired operationsPerform each of the following steps within 5 seconds Make a plan of the macro play you want to set upActivate the macro program mode Select where the macro should be stored Terminate the macro program modePress the keys to be operated in order Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up to 3 macrosExecute the macro play Executing an automatic operationPress the Macro key Setup code correlation Deleting a setup codeChecking a setup code Perform each step within 5 secondsHold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twice Enter the 3 digit codeUK including N. Ireland Go to within 5 secondsPress a numeric key Code selection after mode downloadHold your remote to the speaker portion of your telephone Set up code chart VCR Set up codesMaker Set up codes Non-IR codesSet up code chart VCR Set up codesTV Set up codes BPLSatellite Set up codes LD player Set up codesDSS Set up codes DVD Set up codesCable Set up codes CD Player Set up codesDAT deck Set up codes Cassette deck Set up codesMD Set up codes Misc. audio Set up codesResetting the Microcomputer Case of difficultyAmplifier TunerMemory back up function Remote control unitCase of difficulty Specifications Tuner operations Remote operation of other componentsMD recorder operations TV operations VCR operationsLD player operations Satellite tuner operationsFunction Shift commands Menu Menu Theme Theme Cable tuner operationsDVD player operations + Channel + Select Numeric keysFor your records
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