Before applying the power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.Before applying the power ......................................................... | 2 | |
Safety precautions ...................................................................... | 2 | |
How to use this manual .............................................................. | 2 | |
Unpacking | .................................................................................... | 4 |
Preparing the remote control ...................................................... | 4 | |
Special features ........................................................................... | 5 | |
Names and functions of parts .................................................... | 6 | |
Main unit ...................................................................................... | 6 | |
Remote control unit .................................................................... | 7 | |
| Setting up the system ........................................ | 8 |
| Connecting the terminals .................................. | 9 |
| Connecting a DVD player | 10 |
| Connecting audio components ........................ | 11 |
| Connecting video components ........................ | 12 |
| Digital connections .......................................... | 13 |
| Connecting video components |
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| (COMPONENT VIDEO) .................................... | 14 |
| Connecting the speakers ................................. | 15 |
| PRE OUT connections ..................................... | 16 |
Preparations | Connecting to another room (ROOM B) ........ | 17 |
| Connecting the external IR Receiver |
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| (For | 18 |
| Connecting to the AV AUX jacks ..................... | 19 |
| Connecting the antennas ................................. | 19 |
| Preparing for surround sound ....................... | 20 |
| Before setting up the speakers ....................... | 20 |
| Setting up the speakers automatically (AUTO SETUP) | |
| “Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration” ............ | 21 |
| Setting up the speakers manually |
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| (MANUAL SETUP) ........................................... | 23 |
| Other settings .................................................. | 25 |
| Normal playback .............................................. | 27 |
| Preparing for playback ..................................... | 27 |
| Listening to a source component .................... | 27 |
| Input level adjustment (analog sources only) .. | 28 |
| Adjusting the sound ......................................... | 28 |
| Recording .......................................................... | 30 |
| Recording audio (analog sources) ................... | 30 |
| Recording audio (digital sources) .................... | 30 |
| Recording video ............................................... | 30 |
| Listening to radio broadcasts ....................... | 31 |
| Tuning radio stations ....................................... | 31 |
Operations | Presetting radio stations manually .................. | 31 |
| Receiving preset stations ................................ | 32 |
| Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... | 32 |
| Ambience effects ............................................. | 33 |
| Surround modes .............................................. | 33 |
| Surround play ................................................... | 36 |
| Virtual modes ................................................... | 38 |
| DVD | 38 |
| Adjusting the sound ......................................... | 39 |
| Convenient functions ...................................... | 41 |
| Display dimmer adjustment ............................ | 41 |
| Sleep timer ....................................................... | 41 |
| Basic remote control operations for other | |
| components ....................................................... | 42 |
| Registering setup codes for other |
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| components ..................................................... | 42 |
| Searching for your codes ................................. | 42 |
Remote | Checking the codes ......................................... | 42 |
Control | 43 | |
| Operating other components .......................... | 43 |
| Storing the remote control code of the other |
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| components ..................................................... | 44 |
| Setup code chart .............................................. | 45 |
| Other components’ operations ....................... | 49 |
Additional | In case of difficulty .......................................... | 53 |
Information | Specifications .................................................. | 55 |
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.