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For the U.S.A.FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

For the U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that this product 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

Contents

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Caution : Read the pages marked			carefully to ensure
	safe operation.
		Before applying the power ....................		2
		.............................................Safety precautions		2
		Unpacking ..........................................................		2
		How to use this manual .....................................		4
		Special features .................................................		4	Preparations
		Names and functions of parts .................		5
		Remote control unit ............................		6
		Setting up the system	..........................	7
		Connecting audio components ..........................		8
		Connecting video components ..........................		9
		Digital connections ...........................................		10
	Preparations	Connecting video components (COMPONENT
		VIDEO) .............................................................		11
		Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) .....		12
		Connecting the speakers .................................		13
		Connecting the terminals .................................		14
		Connecting to the AV AUX jacks ......................		15
		Connecting the antennas .................................		15
		........................Connecting the system control		16
		RF remote control function ...............................		17
		How to use the display operation keys ............		18
		Connecting IR repeaters ..................................		19	Operations
		Connecting the RF remote antenna		19
		Preparing for surround sound ...............		20
		Speaker settings ..............................................		20
		Normal playback		22
		Preparing for playback .....................................		22
		Listening to a source component .....................		22
		Adjusting the sound		23
		Recording ......................................		24
		Recording audio (analog sources) ....................		24
		Recording video ...............................................		24
		Recording audio (digital sources) .....................		24
	Operations	Listening to radio broadcasts ...............		25
		Tuning radio stations ........................................		25
		Presetting radio stations manually ....................		25
		Receiving preset stations .................................		25	Control
		Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)		26
		Ambience effects ..............................		27
		Surround modes ..............................................		27	Remote
		Surround play ...................................................		29
		DVD 6-channel playback ..................................		30
		Convenient functions .......................................		30
		Remote control operations		33
		Registering setup codes for other components 33
		Operating other components ...........................		34
		Changing (confirming) the operation mode ......		35
		Preparing for automatic operations
		(MACRO play) ..................................................		35
	Remote Control	Executing an automatic operation		36
		To delete the setup code		37
		Storing the remote control code of the other			Information
		components .....................................................		37
		Restoring the original factory settings ..............		38
		Displaying the CD TEXT data ...........................		39
	Additional	Remote control operation of other			Additional
		components ....................................		40
		In case of difficulty ...........................		46
	Information
		Specifications .................................		48