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Before applying the power.............................. 2

Safety precautions............................................. 2
Unpacking.......................................................... 2
How to use this manual.....................................4
Special features................................................. 4

Names and functions of parts......................... 5

Main Unit ...........................................................5
Remote control unit........................................... 6

Setting up the system........................................ 7

Connecting audio components..........................8
Connecting video components..........................9
Digital connections.......................................... 10
Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input).....11
Connecting the speakers................................. 12
Connecting the terminals................................ 13
Connecting the antennas.................................13
Connecting the system control....................... 14
Preparing the remote control.......................... 14

Preparing for surround sound....................... 15

Speaker settings.............................................. 15

Normal playback.............................................. 17

Preparing for playback..................................... 17
Listening to a source component....................17
Adjusting the sound......................................... 18

Recording.......................................................... 19

Recording audio (analog sources) ...................19
Recording video............................................... 19
Recording audio (digital sources) ....................19

Listening to radio broadcasts .......................20

Tuning radio stations .......................................20
Presetting radio stations manually.................. 20
Receiving preset stations................................ 21
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)... 21

Ambience effects............................................. 22

Surround modes.............................................. 22
Surround play................................................... 24
DVD 6-channel playback.................................. 25
Convenient functions.......................................25

Basic remote control operations for other

components....................................................... 28

Registering setup codes for other components
.........................................................................28
Operating other components.......................... 29
Setup code chart..............................................30
CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder
operations........................................................ 31
Other components’ operations....................... 32

In case of difficulty.......................................... 34

Specifications.................................................. 36

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

Before applying the power

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.

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 reception, 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.

Preparations
Operations
Remote
Control
Additional
Information

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.
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