Kenwood KR-V8090, KR-V9090 89. FM, Listening to radio broadcasts, Tuning non-RDSradio stations

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data Sys- tem) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory, see the section entitled,

"Using RDS".

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KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

POWER

MACRO

SHIFT

2

3

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV

8

P. CALL

P. CALL

BAND

AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090

4

6

¢

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO

7

STEREO

DSP

REC

GUIDE

LEVEL

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME CONTROL

STANDBY

INDICATOR

MUTE

LOUDNESS SOURCE DIRECT

TUNING/SKIP

VOLUME

TA/NEWS/INFO. PTY

DISPLAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

+10/

PTY SEARCH

DIMMER

MUTE

MUTE

ON/STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

MEMORY AUTO

BAND

TUNING

BASS

TREBLE

LEVEL CONTROL

CENTER MODE

POWER

DOWN

UP

LISTEN

SUBWOOFER

MODE

SOUND

-ON ÐOFF

PHONES

AV AUX

T R A I T R

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

FUNCTION

SETUP

SHIFT

MENU

THEME

FAV

1

2

3

TV/SAT/VID

INFO

ALT AUD

4

5

6

Keys or controls used in this operation.

+100

REPEAT

RANDOM

7

8

9

DISPLAY

+10

0

ENT

Tuning (non-RDS)radio stations

1Set the input to tuner.

INPUT SELECTOR

Frequency display

89.)) FM

MHz

2Select a broadcast band.

Each press switches the band as follows:

1 FM

"AM" or "FM" indicator

2 AM

BAND

TUNING

89.)) FM

MHz

3Select a tuning method.

Each press switches the tuning method as follows:

1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)

2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning)

Operations

AUTO

AUTO

4Select a station.

For higher frequencies

BAND TUNING

For lower frequencies

•Normally, set to "AUTO" (auto tuning).

•If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.)

Frequency display

89.))MHz	TUNED
FM
	AUTO
	STEREO

"TUNED" is displayed when a station is received

Auto tuning	:	The next station is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning	:	Press repeatedly or hold to tune the station.

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Contents KR-V9090 KR-V8090 About the supplied remote controlUnpacking Safety precautionsAccessories Getting startedContents RDS Radio Data System tuner Special featuresUniversal IR InfraRed remote control True home theater soundNew Traitr transistor adopted in the final stage How to use this manualSpecial features ON/STANDBY About the Standby indicatorMHz Names and functions of partsNames and functions of parts Connecting the antennas Setting up the systemSystem Control jacks Connecting audio componentsMicrocomputer malfunction 6CH input M.INPUTSetting up the system Connecting video componentsRegistering setup codes for Kenwood audio components Connecting the system controlFront speaker impedance Connecting the speakersSpeaker impedance Front Speakers aOperating distance Preparing the remote controlPRE OUT connections Loading the batteriesSUB on Surround setupRecommended speaker installation PRO LOG IC SurroundLch What is delay time?How to calculate the proper delay time TEsTWall HA RD DSP mode setupArena DSP EffectINLVL-3 dB Surround Input level adjustmentAdjust the Room size Room ME DListening to a source component SP. a B PhonoVOL -6 dB Normal playbackAdjusting the sound Source Direct playback Listening with headphones6CH.INPUT playback KR-V9090 only SP. a B VIDEO2VIDEO2 SP. a B Adpt onRecording a music source RecordingRecording audio Recording videoListening to radio broadcasts Tuning non-RDSradio stations89. FM Press the Direct key Tuning radio stations by frequency Direct tuningListening to radio broadcasts 3Enter the frequency12.5MHz Using the Display key92.5 MHz BBCStore the stations automatically Presetting RDS stations RDS Auto MemoryReceiving preset RDS stations Set the broadcast band to FMFor 15, press For 20, press Presetting radio stations manuallyReceiving preset stations in order P.CALL Enter a preset number 1~40Select the program type you desire Tuning by program type PTY searchActivate the PTY search mode NEWsExample Searching for a Rock Music broadcast To select another program typeListening to radio broadcasts Start the searchPreparation BBCReserving the desired information TP Traffic Program indication To cancel EON reservationWhen listening to the tuner Turn the TA, News and INFO. indicators offSound modes Ambience effectsConvenient functions Surround playAmbience effects PreparationsSource Direct key Listen Mode keySubwoofer adjustment Press to switchLow battery warning Getting the most from your remote controlRegistering setup codes for other components Find the setup code of the component to be registered4Enter the setup code Getting the most from your remote controlVIDEO1 VCR CD CD TV1 VIDEO2 VCR Operating other componentsVideo key Audio key TV key Press the operation keys you desire3Execute the desired operations Changing confirming the operation modePress Shift Select the component to be controlledPerform each of the following steps within 5 seconds Make a plan of the macro play you want to set upActivate the macro program mode SP. a Macro Getting the most from your remote control3Select where the macro should be stored Terminate the macro program modeExecute the macro play Executing an automatic operationPress the Macro key Perform each step within 5 seconds Setup code correlationDeleting a setup code Checking a setup codeVIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, TV1, TV2, CABLE, CD, TAPE/MD Hold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twiceEnter the 3 digit code UK including N. IrelandPress a numeric key Code selection after mode download5Hold your remote to the speaker portion of your telephone VCR Set up code chartVCR Set up codes KR-V9090 Non-IR codes KR-V9090 and KR-V8090Satellite Set up codes KR-V9090 Set up code chartVCR Set up codes KR-V9090 JBL AOCBPL CXCDAT deck Set up codes KR-V9090 TV Set up codes KR-V9090LD player Set up codes KR-V9090 DVD Set up codes KR-V9090Cable Set up codes KR-V9090 CD Player Set up codes KR-V9090Maker Set up codes Jerrold 8459 Scientific Atlanta 8460 Cassette deck Set up codes KR-V9090Misc. audio Set up codes KR-V9090 VCR Set up codes KR-V8090CTC VCR Set up codes KR-V8090BSR BTCTV Set up codes KR-V8090 TV Set up codes KR-V8090 Satellite Set up codes KR-V8090LD player Set up codes KR-V8090 DAT deck Set up codes KR-V8090 CD Player Set up codes KR-V8090Cassette deck Set up codes KR-V8090 Cable Set up codes KR-V8090Amplifier Resetting the MicrocomputerSymptom Cause Remedy Case of difficultyMemory back up function Remote control unitCase of difficulty AM tuner section SpecificationsAudio section Video sectionTuner operations Tuning £ 6 Band £Remote operation of other components MD recorder operationsSatellite tuner operations TV operationsVCR operations LD player operationsFor your records Cable tuner operationsDVD player operations

KR-V8090, KR-V9090 specifications

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