Kenwood VR-2000, KRF-VBB81 D instruction manual Dolby Pro Logic, Case center speaker is not used

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This receiver incorporates 5 different sound modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. The Dolby Digital (AC-3)and Dolby Pro Logic surround modes let you enjoy theater-like surround effects when you play Dolby

Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Surround program sources (like videotapes, LaserDiscs and DVDs). The Dolby 3 Stereo mode creates a panoramic frontal sound field. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) mode lets you create a variety of different sonic

environments from PCM as well as analog sources.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete "Setup for surround play" before using the surround modes.

DTS

The DTS multi channe audio format is avaifabte on CD, _D and DVD software DTS is a strict,i d gital format and can not be decoded nside mos[ CD, LD or DVD players. For this reason, f you attempt to listen to DTS encoded software through the analog output of you_ new CD, LD or DVD player, you wil experience digital noise n most cases This no_ee can be quite loud if the

analog output is connected direcdy to a high power amplification system Proper measures for paying the d gital output as described betow she _ld be taken to avoid this situation. To enioy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5 I channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system or an amplifier with

a built-in DTS Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digJtal output (SiP DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of a DD, LD ot" DVD player.

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*LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This chen_el del}vers

separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer

for more dynamic deep bass sound effects. DTS has a .1 or LFE channel.

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The Dolby Digital (AC3) surround format lets you enioy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital (AC 3) program sources (SuCh as

Laserdisc software markedL_3,_ ). Compared with previous Dolby sur- round, Dotby Digital (AC-3) provides even better sound qual ty, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynam]c range.

Note

Although a ful set of speakers (front left and right, center, Surround lef[ and

right, and a subwoofer) is requked 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 f you connect onIy the front speakers.

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separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.

Dolby Digital is the only Dolby method to have an LFE channel.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theaterq ke sur round sound from Dotby Surround encoded sources

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r',r]F_u_r su_mour, I). This receiver is equipped with a Doby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the

wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround home video software.

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Contents Amplifier Important Set Up the Remote Control FirstAbout the DTS multi-channel audio format Quick StartAC voltage selection AccessoriesCheck that the fallowing accessories are present Befo..r plj . .ingon.owerContents Perfect Macro Operation VR-2090/KRF-V8881D Do/by Digital AC-3Dotby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo DSP modesShortest setup for surround play How to use this manualTo wall AC Connection of audio comoonentsMalfunction of microcomputer Ventilation fanMonitor Connectionof videocomponentsAbout the S Video jacks DTS disclaimer clauseLaser Disc RF Demodulator DEM-9991D Laser Disc RF Demodulator DEM-9991D OptionalConec System control Registering setup codes for Kenwood audio componentsXsa Mode connections XS16 mode connectionsA. and Canada Eakerctionsconnections PREOUTconnectionsOUT, oPRE OUT connections Connection of banana plugsFM indoor antenna Space switchAntenna terminal connections AM loop antennaIR Repeater OUT Optional Remote control transceiverPreparation Second Speakers @Another Selector @ Display ModeStandby indication Dolby DigitalIR Receiver setting Turning the power on for the first timeSwitching the display mode Display Mode key Switching the IR Receiver mode Display Mode keyPage AUX Controlsand indicatorsAppproximateoperating range TV1Preparations Model TypeSetupLow battery alarm Settin up the RCaccordinq to yourreceiverSuround To return to higher hierarchy levelPage Assign all the connected components Perform icon selection in the Setup menuSelect the Main Menu icon Receive the setup codes through the telephone El Open the Setup menuEl Perform icon selection in the Setup menu Perform icon selection in the Futureset Upgrade menuEnd of operation Code selection after mode downloadTo delete a setup code Set up all the downloaded codesZone Select Perform setupSe/ect the Main Menu icon from the fixed segments Download Multi Room BackSetup IR Setup forplaying different CDsfromRoomA andRoqm BOperation in the Setup Multi Room menu Operation in the Setup Input menuConnect the CD player Setup for playing two CO players from Room a and Room BEl Set the Input Level Summary of Input Level SetupOperation in the Setup menu = Select the Main Menu icon from the fixed segmentsSelect SP Selection Setting the SpeakerOpening Setup menu screen FJSelection Setup ,menu screenSet the Speaker Distance If you want a detailed setup operation, selectAdjust the Speaker level Select the on/off conditions or sizes of the speakersPerform selection in the Function menu Remote control unit can output the KENWOOD-originalcodesMenu Opening the Function menuAll On All Off Home Automation controlPerform selection in the Home Automation menu Perform selection in the X-tO1-8menuRaise Lutron controlPerform selection in the Lutron Spacer menu Perform selection in the Lutron Grafik Eye menuPerform selection in the Makita 3A fl menu Makita controlPerform selection in the Makita 1 menu Perform selection in the Makita 2 menuEl Perform operation in the Macro Edit Custom 1 screen General setup flowSelect the Main Menu icon from the fixed segments Operation in the lOkey Pad Macro screen Custom 1 Edit 1 ACCCustom 1 Edit 1 TV Operation in the Custom # Edit VCR screenSelect the Macro icon from the fixed segments Macro ExecutePerfect Macro For VR-2OgO/KRF-V8881D PreparationMacro operation Components in the AV System Are Turned Or OFFMacro operation is possible Based Detection Macros LCD FutureSetremote Home Automationad ti nPower Sensing Control Home Automation productsRemote control of cassette deck player Remote control of MD recorderRemote control of tuner Remote control of D VD player Remote Control of LD playerRemote control of DSS CD Text playback CD1 remote control Control of Room aCD2 remote control Control of Room B Generaloperation flowControlling a Multi-room capability CD Player Single CD remote controlCarrousel CO remote control Remote control of non-KENWOOD CD playerDisplay on the receiver main unit Generai operation flow= Perform selection in the Function menu screen Midnight mode i/2/Off Dolby Digital AC-3 mode onlyFL Dimmer, FL Display Setecting the Main Menu iconSelectthe source SwitchingbetweendigitalinputandanaloginputPress the ON/STANDBYPOWER key to turn the unit on Adjust the volumeMuting audio temporarily Setting up the IR ReceiverTo cancel muting Select the speakersDigital-* analog recording Tape2 Monitor setup menu screenRecording a music source Copying tape TAPE1 --TAPE2 Digital--* digital recordingSpeakersb Inputs/Outputs and CD2/ Tape2 MonitorDigital Head Phones REC OUT= Perform the selections Receiving broadcast stationGeneral Operation flow Se/ect the Tuner icon+Withthe Bradcast Sin-al. T RDS iconFunctions made possible with RDS Perform selection in the Tuner menu screen Preset stations by performing the Auto Memory operationStation Select the Tuner inputIll Select the Tuner icon Order of radio station presettingManual memo pf broa caststation Receiving aTo select a program type with numeric icons Select the desired program type Program type tableRDS Dip To cancelTo change to a different program type I1 Start the searchTP Traffic Program Indication To cancel TP SearchTP Search Pre-parationSelect the or 1 icon nf Freq Receivin broadcast stationPerform selections Selecting the Tuner icon Selecting control keysFM BE-EMPHASISICHANNEL StationbSelect the Memory/lOkey Pad OrderPerform operation in the Memory/lOkey Pad Menu screenCase center speaker is not used Dolby Pro LogicDolby 3 Stereo Recommended speaker installationWhat is DSP? During Digital Auto play During Digital Manual play AvailableDuring playback of a DTS source During analog playbackInput Analog Select the input Digital icon so that Auto is displayedDisplay the component control screen Play the softwareToplay An analog input Playback of digital input/nlavbackof anaion innutChecking the surround play status To play a digital InputDSPmode Perform operation in the Lstn Mode menu screenSelect the mode from the DSP Mode menu screen Adjust the DSP modeEffects Adjust the Tone Adjust the SP LevelStereo NmlAmplifier How To reset the microcomputerA, and Canada Expect for U,S,A, and CanadaFor the U.S.A Memory backup functionRemote control unit Setup Codes chartRelay and IR IN/OUT section Audio sectionSection Video section Relay and IR IN/OUT sectionDigitalaudio section B59-1200-00 1194Undea 2067Fabricante Cdigos de preparaci6n FabricaeteCCE Codigos de preparaci6n de videograbadorasHome Automation C6digos de preparacion de videograbadoras continuaci6nHome Automation De discos Iser6537 DVD Setup codesMaker Setup Codes Fabricants Codes de configuration Paraa operacion de control del s sterna Kenwood MD Setup codesNon-IR codes Codes Non-iR # OC6digos Non-IR Remarque Setup Codeschart Tableau des codes de configurationGr#fico de c6digos de preparacion Nota

VR-2000, KRF-VBB81 D specifications

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