Before applying the power

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that this products meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.

In regard to contact cleaner

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

 

Before applying the power ...................

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Safety precautions

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Unpacking ..........................................................

2

 

 

 

 

How to use this manual ......................................

4

 

 

 

Preparations

Special features ..................................................

4

 

 

Preparations

Connecting video components ...........................

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Names and functions of parts ................

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Setting up the system .........................

7

 

 

 

 

Connecting audio components ...........................

7

 

 

 

 

Connecting a DVD player ....................................

8

 

 

 

 

Digital connections .............................................

9

 

 

 

 

Connecting to the AUX IN jacks ........................

10

 

 

 

 

Connecting the antennas ..................................

10

 

 

 

 

Connecting the system control .........................

11

 

 

 

 

Connecting the speakers ..................................

12

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT connections ......................................

12

 

 

 

 

Channel space switching ..................................

13

 

 

 

 

Preparing the remote control ............................

13

 

 

 

 

Preparing for surround sound

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker settings ...............................................

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Operations

 

Normal playback ..............................

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Preparing for playback ......................................

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Listening to a source component .....................

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Adjusting the sound ..........................................

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Recording ......................................

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Recording audio (analog sources) ....................

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Recording video ................................................

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Operations

Recording audio (digital sources) ......................

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Listening to radio broadcasts ...............

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Tuning radio stations ........................................

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Presetting radio stations manually ....................

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Receiving preset stations ..................................

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Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ......

20

 

 

 

 

Ambience effects ..............................

21

 

 

 

 

Surround modes ...............................................

21

 

 

 

 

Surround play ...................................................

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DVD 6-channel playback ..................................

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Convenient functions ........................................

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Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case of difficulty

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Other

 

 

Specifications .................................

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Quick start guide

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Remote

Getting the most

 

 

 

 

from your remote control ....................

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Control

 

 

 

Remote operation of other components

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In case of difficulty ...........................

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Remote Control