Kenwood KC-208 User manual

STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER
KC-208
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B50-9445-10GA>
B50-9619-10 SDK, P, U, M, UE, X)(T)
SOND TOO ATES Aa2 89/12 11098

Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee
to excellence in sound reproduction.
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi-
tion of quality components, that our company represents.
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that
you take the time to read through this manual before you hook
up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper-
ating features, and system-connection considerations, so that
your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start.
You wiil notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering,
styling, operating convenience and adaptability, we have
sought to anticipate your needs and desires.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and In the space
provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service
on this product.
Madel Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your
unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer im-
mediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the
shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the per-
son or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the
carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack-
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
for CANADA
DOC REGULATION
“THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTER-
FERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPART-
MENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.”
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Accessories
The model number varies de-
pending on the sales area.
RC-80 for U.S.A. and military
RC-80X for Australia
RC-80E for other countries
Remote control unit x 1
Audio cord x 1
oS
System contro! cord x 1
Battery (“AA"’ or ‘'R6"') x2
Contents
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Dubbing from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1.......... 11
Caution : Read the following pages marked in A carefully to keep your safety.
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How to apply equalizer effect to the sound......... 12
How to store the graphic equalizer patterns........ 12
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Installing the battery on the remote control unit...14
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Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
Before applying power
For the U.S.A. and Canada
Important!
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for
operation on 120 volts AC only.
Safety precaution for a Polarized AC plug
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
For the United Kingdom
—
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.K.
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
volts
AC
only.
The mains piug must be removed from the wall socket prior to
any internal examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BGS scdectrssetrcotesetasave se oSeadbdvassPatetrednenee Neutral
BOW Ditwccdireratecsecsseheaeittinnanneons Live
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the
terminals in the plug as follows:
Wire colour Plug terminal marking
BUS iadevsiesittinrsn ceca areanintidee N or Black
BROWN saciidtarneseseaierscnnrome cs yct L or Red
Brown to
Live
Blue to
Neutral
Plug
Notes:
1.
If
a
13-amp
plug
is
used,
this
must
be
fitted
with
a
5-
amp
fuse.
2.
{f
a
3-pin
plug
with
earthing
contact
is
used,
no
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
E terminal.
Safety precautions
For Australia and Europe
Important!
Units
shipped
to
Australia
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
V
AC
only.
Units
shipped
to
Europe
are
designed
for
operation
on
220
V
AC
only.
For other countries
[ Important!
Units
shipped
to
countries
other
than
the
above
countries
are
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel.
Refer
to
the
following
paragraph
for
the
proper
setting
of
this
switch.
AC voltage selection
This
unit
operates
on
110-120
or
220-240
volts
AC.
The
AC,
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
voitage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
outlet.
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
If
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
accordance
with
the
following
direction.
Note:
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
voltage
due
to
improper
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
switch.
AC110-120V°\V4RAC220-240V\Y
AC110-120V\-4
mAC220-240VV
This
shows
switch
This
shows
switch
lever
is
locked
in
the
lever
is
locked
in
the
110-120V
“~V
position.
220-240V
~\
position.
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
line
voltage
with
a
small
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
LL
AC
voltage
selector
switch
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SER-
DO
NOT
OPEN
VICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIAN-
GLE,
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
‘’DAN-
GEROUS
VOLTAGE”
WITHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
BE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
TO
CONSTITUTE
A
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
TO
PERSONS.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SER-
VICING)
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.
KC-208 (én) 3

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
A\
Caution
Read
this
page
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this unit. For best results, follow all
warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat-
ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in-
structions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — The unit should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
3. Grounding or polarization — The precautions
should be taken so that the grounding or polariza-
tion means of this unit is not defeated.
4. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or
a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least
10 cm away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be
used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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6.
10.
Temperature — The unit may not function pro-
perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera-
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above + 5°C
(41°F).
.Heat — The unit should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
. Electric shock — Care should be taken so that ob-
jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en-
closure through openings. if a metal object, such as
a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the
inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may
result. For families with children, never permit chil-
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit.
. Enclosure removal — Never remove the en-
closure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally,
a serious electric shock might occur.
AC outlets — Do not connect other audio equip-
ment with a power consumption larger than that
specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never
connect other electrical units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
The maximum capacities indicated for the AC out-
lets on the rear panel of this unit are as follows.
SWITCHED outlets ; 680 W

A
Caution
Read
this
page
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Magnetic fields — Keep the units away from a
source of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
Carts and stands — An appliance and cart com-
bination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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e
~~
Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outiet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smeil or smoke
is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull
out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest
service center. POWER OFF!
Damage requiring service — The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
17
18.
19.
Notes:
1.
.
Servicing
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
ser-
vice
the
unit
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Outdoor
antenna
grounding
—
[f
an
outside
an-
tenna
is
connected
to
the
receiver,
be
sure
the
an-
tenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/
NFPA
No.
70—1984,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
con-
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connec-
tion
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure.
POWER LINES.
SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS
\\ STANDOFF,
) INSULATORS
SERVICE —
ENTRANCE | A
EQUIPMENT ~~~
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT’
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
INAI T
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING TERMINALS OF PRODUC
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe) GROUND wirE® ©
BONDING JUMPER? GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DAIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 m)} INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810-21(f)
FIGURE
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO
THE
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 — “RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”’
@
Use
No.
10
AWG
(5.3
mm’)
copper,
No.
8
AWG
(8.4
mm?)
aluminum,
No.
17
AWG
(1.0
mm?)
copper-clad
steel
or
bronze
wire,
or
larger,
as
a
ground
wire.
>
Secure
antenna
lead-in
and
ground
wires
to
house
with
stand-off
in-
sulators
spaced
from
4
—
6
feet
(1.22
—
1.83
m)
apart.
© Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters
house.
9 Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mr} copper, or
the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used.
See NEC Section 810-21{j}.
Power
lines
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
io-
cated
away
from
power
lines.
Item
3
is
not
required
except
for
grounded
or
polarized
equipment.
. Item 10 is not required except for units provided with AC outlets.
. Item 18 and 19 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.
. Item 18 complies with UL-1270 in the U.S.A.
KC-208 (En) 5

Controls and indicators
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER level control keys MEMORY key
a Used to preset equalizer patterns.
Switches the graphic equalizer ON/OFF. Recalls five types of preset
EQ REC key equalizer patterns.
Activates recording of sound processed
by
the
graphic
equalizer.
ENTER
key
Enters
the
equalizer
DISPLAY
key
pattern
to
be
preset.
CD DIRECT key
See page 11.
POWER key
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TAPE MONITOR key
(TAPE 2)
Infrared remote control sensor
Input selector keys
BALANCE control
Display window
VOLUME CONTROL
with point indicator
EQUALIZER indicator MUTING indicator
LOUDNESS switch
Compensates for the bass
REMOTE indicator in low-volume tistening.
EQ.REC indicator TAPE 2 indicator
Graphic equalizer/
Spectrum analyzer display
Function of Loudness Control
While dynamic sound can be experienced at high volume
levels, the music may become flat with poor bass when
the volume is set low.
To compensate for this, press the LOUDNESS switch
when the VOLUME CONTROL is set at a low level. The
bass will be boosted making the sound richer and more
voluminous.
EQ MEMORY indicator
Input mode/equalizer
channel display
6 kc-208 (En!

System connections
Turntable
Tape deck 1
Except for some areas.
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Audio cable (supplied)
To AC outlet
LINE IN—LINE OUT
REC PLAY
Tape deck 2, or Surround processor
Except for some areas.
Power amplifier KM-208
AUDIO OUT
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REMOTE IN out R
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IN—~ AUDIO— OUT
Video cassette recorder
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
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ga on
sa
MORE,
SPEAKERS (4 ~ 1612) ——~
Except U.S.A. and Canada.
@ Ground
For
maximum
safety
and
minimum
interference,
connect
the
GND
terminal
to
a
good
earth
ground
if
practicable.
A
good
earth
ground
is
a
cold
water
pipe
or
a
metal
stake
driven
into
moist
earth.
However,
never
use
a
gas
pipe
for
this
purpose.
Notes:
1.
To
prevent
possible
problems,
always
disconnect
the
power
plug
or
turn
off
the
POWER
key
of
the
power
amplifier
before
con-
necting
or
disconnecting
the
audio
cables.
2.
When
connecting
the
audio
cables,
always
insert
the
pin
plugs
correctly
into
the
connecting
jacks.
©
Insufficient
insertion
may
result
in
no-sound
problems
or
generation of noise.
KC-208 (En) 7

System control operation
By connecting this unit to other KENWOOD system com-
ponents equipped with SYSTEM CONTROL jacks, such as
a tuner, cassette deck, CD player and/or turntable, the fol-
lowing convenient operations will be available.
Connection
Using the system control cords provided with the
KENWOOD system component models, make connections
as below.
Operation
Automatic play operation
When starting play with the CD player, turntable, or tape deck,
etc. connected to the amplifier or receiver, press the desired
INPUT SELECTOR switch on the amplifier or receiver. The CD
player, turntable, or tape deck, etc. will automatically enter the
play mode.
[U.S.A., military and other models]
Turntable
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Tapedeck
8 kc-208 {En}
In the same way, pressing the Play key of the CD player, turnt-
able, or tape deck, etc. will automatically switch the INPUT
SELECTOR on the amplifier or receiver to the component on
which the Play key is pressed.
Synchro recording
To record the sound from the CD player or turntable onto a
tape with the cassette deck, press the PLAY (START) key of
the CD player. The cassette deck will start recording automat-
ically, synchronized with the CD player starting play. For more
details, refer to the instruction manual of the cassette deck.
Remote control
When the amplifier, tuner, tape deck, CD player, and turnta-
ble are connected via the system control cords, these compo-
nents can be controlled from the remote control unit (RC-80,
RC-80X or RC-80E) supplied with this unit.
An AC outlet is not provided on the rear panels of
models shipped to Australia. Please refer to the
connection diagram on page 9.
FF
Connect to the
“UNSWITCHED”
outlet.
=(GiE To an AC wall outlet

[Australia models]
The
Australia
models
are
not
provided
with
AC
outlets
on
Turntable
the
rear
panels.
With
these
models,
connect
each
unit
to
a
wall
outlet
or
to
a
commercially-available
table
tap.
Power
amplifier
To
an
AC
wall
outlet
To an AC wall outlet
[ — u
Ls | To an AC wall outlet
Tuner
To an AC wall outlet
To an AC wall outlet
ol_.
To an AC wall outlet
not
be
switched
ON/OFF
simultaneously.
Please
be
sure
to
iy
With
this
type
of
connection,
the
power
to
the
system
can-
switch
the
individual
components
ON/OFF
securely.
i
Connection
of
the
audio
cords
and
system
con-
trol cord
x
O
Make
sure
that
the
right
and
left
audio
cords
are
connected
correctly
as
in
the
figure.
If
the
system
contro!
cord
and
audio
cords
are
not
connected
properly,
the
automatic
system
governing
remote
contro!
and
system
functions
will
not
operate.
(For
connections
of
the
audio
cords,
refer
to
the
‘‘System
con-
nections’’ diagram.)
Notes:
1.
System
control
operation
of
the
unit
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
3.
If
the
components
connected
to
this
unit
are
not
KENWOOD
sys-
jacks
cannot
be
carried
out.
tem
components,
do
not
connect
anything
to
the
SYSTEM
2.
For
connections
of
the
audio
cords,
refer
to
the
‘System
connec-
CONTROL
jacks.
tions’ diagram.
®
|f
the
system
control
cords,
audio
cords
and
ground
lead
are
not
connected
properly,
the
automatic
system
governing
re-
mote
control
and
system
functions
will
not
operate.
KC-208 (En) 9

Operating instructions
POWER key
ON/DEFEAT ur.
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ON/STAND BY
TAPE MONITOR key (TAPE 2)
MUTING indicator
£0.REC
DISPLAY
POWER key standby
A small amount of current is retained to support the
memory and remote control sensor function when the
POWER is switched OFF. This is known as the standby
mode. POWER may be switched ON/OFF by the remote
control unit.
Input selector
TAPE 2iMONITOR} TAPE 1 WIDEO 2 VIDEO MAUXI TUNER PHONO cD
The selected input source is displayed.
To mute the sound temporarily
Press the MUTE key on the remote control unit.
® The MUTING indicator blinks, and the output is
muted.
@ When the MUTE key is pressed again, the MUTING
indicator disappears and the previous output lev-
el is resumed.
@ The muting indicator also blinks (for approx. 5 se-
conds) when the muting function is engaged im-
mediately after the power is turned ON.
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TAPE 2 is played in priority while the TAPE 2 indicator is lit.
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
VOLUME CONTROL
sup |~- MEMORY CD OIRECT
co
CALL LOUDNESS
22
Input selector keys
@ Basic operation
1.
Notes:
1.
2.
Press the POWER key to ON.
®@ The display lights and the unit becomes operative.
@ Pressing the key again switches the power OFF.
@ When the components are connected as shown on page
8, all of them can be switched ON/OFF by this POWER
key.
. Press one of the input selector keys to select the input
source to be played.
@ If the system control cord has been connected to the
selected source component, it starts play due to the Au-
tomatic Play operation feature.
@ With the Automatic Play operation feature, when one
of the source components is started to be played, the
corresponding input selector is automatically switched
to the source.
@ The selected input source is shown on the display.
. If automatic play operation using the system control
cords has not been set, start playing the source compo-
nent selected.
. Adjust the output level with the VOLUME CONTROL
knob.
@ When one of the MAIN VOL keys on the remote control
unit is pressed, the VOLUME indicator blinks and the
VOLUME CONTROL knob is rotated.
. Adjust the balance of the left and right output levels with
the BALANCE control.
. Adjust the tone referring to the description in the ‘’Graph-
ic equalizer’’ section.
@ The graphic equalizer effect can be switched ON/OFF
by pressing the ON/DEFEAT key.
The CD DIRECT key should usually be set to OFF (with the indi-
cator not lit).
The setting of the input selector key is backed up for a few days
even when the POWER plug is disconnected.
After this period, the TUNER is automatically selected when the
power is supplied.
. When the TAPE-2 key is set to ON, the program source select-
ed with input selector key cannot be heard from the speakers.
To listen to the program source other than tape deck 2, be sure
to set the TAPE-2 key to OFF.

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EQ REC key
KENWOOD stereo CONTROL AMPLIFIER KC-208
ON/ISTAND BY
TAPE MONITOR key (TAPE 2)
TAPE 1 key
@ Operations using CD DIRECT key
To
enjoy
the
high
sound
quality
of
CD
with
more
fi-
delity:
1.
Press
the
CD
DIRECT
key.
CD DIRECT—
coe
The indicator lights.
2. Play the CD player.
@
The
CD
DIRECT
key
is
given
priority
over
the
setting
of
the
input
selector
keys.
@
The
graphic
equalizer
cannot
be
used
while
the
CD
DIRECT
key
is
ON.
®
Tocancel
the
CD
DIRECT
input,
press
the
CD
DIRECT
key
again
or
press
one
of
the
input
selector
keys
(except
CD
and
TAPE
2
keys).
The
input
will
be
switched
to
the
source
indicated
on
the
display.
To
listen
to
the
CD
direct
sound
while
recording
another source:
1.
Press
the input
selector
key
of
the
source
to
be
recorded.
@
The
selected
input
source
name
is
shown
on
the
display.
2.
Play
the
source
to
be
recorded,
and
record
it
on
the
tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1
jacks.
©
When
the
EQ
REC
key
is
pressed,
sound
to
which
the
graphic
equalizer
effect
is
applied
can
be
recorded.
3. Press the CD DIRECT key.
4. Play the CD player.
Note:
This
function
is
available
only
when
the
components
are
connect-
ed via the system control connection.
——_—_—_—_——
ON/DEFEAT ur. PP. |
CD DIRECT key
VOLUME CONTROL
151
1213 s. S 1a
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER:
Input selector keys
™@ To record program source
1.
Select
the
program
source
to
be
recorded
with
the
input
selector
keys
(TUNER,
CD,
PHONO,
VIDEO-1/AUX,
VIDEO-2).
@
When
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
connector
on
the
rear
panel
is
connected
as
shown
in
the
figure
on
page
8,
9,
pressing
the
input
selector
key
sets
the
specified
unit
to play mode.
2. Play the program source.
3.
Set
tape
deck
1
and/or
tape
deck
2
to
record
mode.
4.
To
equalize
the
recording
sound,
press
the
EQ
REC
key
and
adjust
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
controls.
Note:
Sound
processed
by
the
equalizer
sound
can
only
be
recorded
with
tape deck 1.
™@
Dubbing
from
tape
deck
2
to
tape
deck
1
1.
Press
TAPE-2
key
and
an
input
selector
key
other
than
TAPE-1.
2.
Set
tape
deck
2
to
play
and
tape
deck
1
to
record.
3.
To
equalize
the
recording
sound,
press
the
EQ
REC
key
and
adjust
the
GRAPHIC
EQUALZIER
controls.
Notes:
1.
Do
not
press
the
TAPE-1
input
selector
key
during
dubbing.
2.
To
listen
to
the
equalized
recording
sound,
press
the
ON/DEFEAT
key.
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Operating instructions
Graphic equalizer
STEREO CONTROL AMPLIFIER KC-208
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ON/DEFEAT up. oP. a. ee. | MEMORY
EQ.REC CALL
DISPLAY ENTER
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EQ/SPI 6O0Hz 150Hz 400Hz 1kHz 2.4kH2 6kHz 15kHz
@ How to apply the equalizer effect to the sound @ How to store the graphic equalizer patterns
1. Press the ON/DEFEAT key. This unit allows you to store up to 5 equalizer patterns in
@ The EQUALIZER indicator lights up. memory for instant recall.
1. Press the DISPLAY key to set the display to the graphic
2. By pressing each of the 7-band equalizer level control equalizer mode.
keys, create the equalizer pattern which provides the
desired tone. 2. Adjust the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER control keys to obtain
@ Pressing the upper segment of an equalizer level con- the desired equalizer pattern.
trol key increases the level of the frequency band in
+2 dB increments up to +12 dB. 3. Press the MEMORY key. The MEMORY indicator lights
® Pressing the lower segment of an equalizer level control up in the display.
key decreases the level of the frequency band in —2 dB
decrements down to —12 dB. 4. Within approx. 5 seconds after pressing the MEMORY
@ For reference in creating desired tones, read ‘‘Function key, press the CALL key to select the desired equalizer
of the graphic equalizer’ and ‘‘Sound equalization’ sec- channel (EQ-1 to EQ-5) in which you want to store the
tions on page 13. equalized pattern.
® If up to 5 equalizer patterns have aiready been preset
in the memory, they can be recalled in sequence by 5. Press the ENTER key to store the equalized pattern in
pressing the CALL key. memory.
Spectrum analyzer display 6. To recall a preset equalizer pattern which has already
Peak
hold
level
been
stored,
press
the
CALL
key.
1 (leouaczer REMOTE
| i Display window
| Spectrum analyzer display:
To display, press the DISPLAY key to change the display
|
to the spectrum analyzer mode.
It displays the output level for each frequency of the pro-
gram source signal selected by the input selector keys.
Signal levels of frequency bands
@ The levels vary according to the input signal.
Graphic equalizer display:
Press the DISPLAY key to change the display to the graph-
ic equalizer mode.
Even while the spectrum analyzer display mode is activat-
ed, the display enters the graphic equalizer mode for ap-
Graphic
equalizer
display
prox.
5
seconds
in
the
following
cases:
1. When the POWER key is turned ON.
2. When any of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER control keys is
pressed.
3. When the MEMORY key is pressed.
4. When the CALL key is pressed.
In these cases, the spectrum analyzer display will resume
approx. 5 seconds later.
Equalizer pattern | When the CALL key is pressed, the
recalled preset channel No. is dis-
played for a few seconds.
12. kc-208 (En)

H Functions of the Graphic Equalizer
.—
Compensation for the audio characteristics of the listen-
ing room
The listening room may contain several objects. Some of
them reflect sound and some absorb sound, thus the sound
reaching your ears is considerably affected by these objects.
In such cases, the graphic equalizer can be used to adjust
the frequency response of the room for a flat response from
low to high frequencies.
@
Low
frequencies
are
absorbed
by
beds,
chairs,
etc.
@
High
frequencies
are
absorbed
by
curtains,
screens,
etc.
©
The
room
structure
can
cause
the
low
frequencies
to
be
unclear,
or
the
high
frequencies
to
be
increased
drastically.
Adjustment of sound to your individual taste
When the reproduced sound contains several musical in-
struments and voices, the graphic equalizer allows you to
enhance or attenuate the sound of specific instruments or
voices.
Vocal frequency
Contrabass range Flute frequency
frequency range range
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
souwn
Bass Treble
Set the equlizer level control to suit your taste
for comfortable music enjoyment.
wv
Contrabass Vocal
M Sound equalization
© Super bass range (60 Hz)
When this control is moved up, the bass instrument (dou-
ble bass, bass drums, or pipe organ, etc.) sound is in-
creased.
When the super bass sound is boomy, move this con-
trol down.
@ Bass range (150 Hz)
Usually, the listening room resonance frequency is in this
range.
To eliminate bass resonance, move this contro! down.
® Mid-bass range (400 Hz)
This range is the basis of music. Whether the sound is
rich or not, depends on this range. When the playback
sound is not so good, move this control up.
® Mid range (1 kHz)
When this control is moved up or down, the baritone
or soprano voice is emphasized/de-emphasized. This
range is related to the ’’presence’’ of music.
@ Mid-high range (2.4 kHz)
This
range
is
related
to
stimulous
and
metallic
sound.
When
this
range
is
well
compensated,
vivid
sound
can
be obtained.
® High range (6 kHz)
This
frequency
range
is
related
to
the
hardness
of
the
sound.
When
this
control
is
moved
up,
strings
or
brass
instruments,
such
as
flutes
or
piccolos,
are
emphasized.
When
the
control
is
moved
down,
the
sound
will
be
more
soothing.
@ Super high range (15 kHz)
This
frequency
range
is
related
to
the
details
of
the
music.
When
this
control
is
moved
up,
super
high
frequency
instruments,
such
as
triangles
or
cymbals,
are
empha-
sized, resulting in wide sound and echoes.
KC-208 (En) 13

Remote control operation (RC-80/RC-80X/RC-80E)
M Operation
1. Connect the power plug of the amplifier to an AC outlet.
@ This main frame enters the amplifier to power standby
mode.
2. Press the POWER key on the remote control unit or the
POWER switch on the amplifier.
®@ This unit enters the amplifier to power ON mode.
3. Operate with the keys of the remote control unit.
Note:
After pressing one of the operation keys, press the next operation
key firmly after an approx. 1 second interval.
If the next operation key is pressed immediately after the previous
key, misoperation may result.
@ Installing the battery in the remote control unit
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2.
Insert
two
size
‘‘AA’’
(R6)
batteries
confirming
the
cor-
rect
polarity
and
close
the
cover.
Note:
The provided batteries are to be used for operation of the remote
control unit, and may have a short life. When the remote unit be-
comes effective only for short distances or does not effectively oper-
ate, replace the batteries with two new batteries.
14 Kc-208 (En)
M@ Usable range of the remote control unit
The usable range of the remote control unit may differ with
temperature, humidity, or operating conditions. However,
it is defined approximately as shown in the figure below:
For controlling the amplifier
For controlling TV and VCR (U.S.A. and military models)
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KMT-3027S

Remote
control
unit
(U.S.A.
and
military
models)
RC-80
In
case
any
of
the
following
CD
players
is
used,
this
re-
7)
cee
mote
control
unit
cannot
be
used
to
control
the
CD
manu-
ate
vero
AUDIO
TV/VIDEO
al
search
function
or
to
make
entries
with
the
numeric
KF
‘
switch
keys
(1
to
O
and
+10):
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Gs)
a
DP-M97,
DP-57,
DP-47
=
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TUNER
DIRECT 1-10/11-20 P.SCAN
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TAPE ASTAPE BNVIDEO.
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KENWOOD
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-80
H
Numeric
keys
(1
to
0)
HH
CD
player
control
keys
cD
SEARCH
Ce) (2 C2) Ce) Ce
TV.
AUDIO VIDEO
+10
4.
When
the
CD
or
TUNER
input
selector
key
is
selected,
These
keys
have
the
same
functions
as
the
keys
with
the
these
keys
can
be
used
in
place
of
the
numeric
keys
on
same
names
on
the
CD
player.
the CD player or tuner, respectively.
®@
The
AUDIO-TV/VIDEO
switch
on
the
RC-80
must
be
set
The
DISC
key
is
for
use
exclusively
with
a
multiple
CD
play-
to
AUDIO.
er.
Pressing
the
DISC
key
allows
the
user
to
select
DISC
@
The
+10
key
is
for
use
exclusively
with
the
CD
player.
1
to
DISC
6
in
the
following
cycle.
2. When the AUDIO-TV/VIDEO switch is set to TV/VIDEO,
the
numeric
keys
can
be
used
in
place
of
the
TV
channel
DISC
select keys.
KC-208 (En) 15

Remote control
Remote control unit (Australia model)
RC-80X
DIRECT 1-10/11.20 P.SCAN
(se) C) GO eo
TAPE AUTAPE B
—
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‘VIDEO
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KENWOOD
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-80X
Bi Turntable (PHONO) control keys
PHONO
The Play (<1) and Stop (CJ) keys are provided.
@ TUNER control keys
TUNER
DIRECT 1-10/11-20 P.SCAN
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These keys have the same functions as the keys with the
same names on the tuner unit.
16 kc-208 (én)
Remote control unit {the Other model)
RC-80E
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COM ec
MOO w®
+10
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Osc ) os
SEARCH
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DIRECT 1-107) 1-20 P.SCAN
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KENWOOD
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-80E
WM TAPE deck control keys
When the AUDIO-TV/VIDEO switch is set to AUDIO:
TAPE A/TAPE B/VIDEO
Except for the REC keys, the object of the tape deck con-
trol keys is alternated between the TAPE A and TAPE B
decks every time the TAPE A/B key is pressed.
The REC keys are specialized keys for TAPE A and TAPE
B (TAPE B/VIDEO).
M@ VIDEO deck control keys (RC-80)
When the AUDIO-TV/VIDEO switch is set to TV/VIDEO:
TAPE A/TAPE B/VIDEO
The tape deck control keys except those marked :
be used as the VIDEO deck control keys.

pm
ec
IPOS
I
TT
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ET
@ Input selector keys
PHONO TUNER TAPE
CI CI
VIDEO:
These keys have the same functions as the input selector
keys of this unit.
® The VIDEO 3 key cannot be used with this unit.
@ Equalizer/Surround key
SYSTEM SURROUND
MEMORY EQ.
ma ce
Keys other than the EQ key are not used with this unit.
Every time the EQ key is pressed, the equalizer of this unit
can be switched ON/DEFEAT or five preset equalizer pat-
terns can be changed over in the following cycle.
ON
cad EQ-2 ~ £0-3 + £0-4
EQ.
DEFEAT © epee
H Volume level keys
MUTE
[a] [al
REAR MAIN
LEVEL VOL.
MAIN VOL keys:
Pressing the LA ]key rotates the VOLUME CONTROL on
the main body of the unit clockwise to increase the
volume, and pressing the LV | key rotates it counterclock-
wise to decrease the volume.
MUTE key:
The MUTE key is not provided on the main body. Mut-
ing can be controlled only from the remote control.
REAR LEVEL keys:
These keys are not used with this unit.
m@ POWER keys Wiehe
[RC-80]
AUDIO key:
Switches
the
power
of
this
unit
to
ON/STAND-BY
(OFF).
TV key:
Switches
the
power
of
the
TV
set
to
ON/STAND-BY
(OFF).
VIDEO key:
Switches
the
power
of
the
video
deck
to
ON/STAND-BY
(OFF).
{[RC-80E] POWER
POWER key:
Switches
the
power
of
the
main
body
to
ON/STAND-BY
(OFF).
[RC-80X]
No
POWER
key
is
provided.
Switch
the
power
to
ON/STAND-BY
(OFF)
with
the
POWER
key
on
the
main
body.
TV/VIDEO
control
keys
(RC-80
only)
CS)
TV
CH.
TV/ TV
VIDEO VOL.
TVi
VIDEO
TV VOL keys:
Pressing
the
[4]
key
increases
the
volume
of
the
TV
set,
and pressing the [vy | key decreases it.
TV CH keys:
Pressing
the
[4]
key
shifts
the
channel
tuned
on
the
TV
set
upward,
and
pressing
the
[V
]
key
shift
it
downward.
TV/VIDEO key:
Every
time
this
key
is
pressed,
the
input
to
the
TV
set
is
switched
between
the
TV
signal
and
external
video
signal.
TV VIDEO key:
Every
time
this
key
is
pressed,
the
output
from
the
video
deck
is
switched
between
the
TV
channel
RF
output
and
video output.
KC-208 (En) 17

In case of difficulty
If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help
from your dealer or service representative.
Control amplifier
AM, FM, PHONO, CD, VIDEO
or Tape playback
Cause
Remedy
Power on but no sound.
Power cord not plugged in.
Poor connection at AC outlet. Power
outlet inactive.
VOLUME CONTROL set fully counter-
clockwise.
Check plug contact.
Check outlet using a lamp or other ap-
pliance (outlet may be controlled by
a wall switch).
Set the control to your preference.
No sound from left and right speakers.
Speaker cords disconnected.
No input selector switch is in use.
The TAPE-2 switch is set to ON.
Check speaker connections.
Push one of the input selector swit-
ches to select the desired program.
Set the switch to OFF.
Sound from left or right speakers, but
not both.
PHONO playback only
Poor speaker connections.
Defective speaker.
BALANCE set to one extreme or the
other.
Cause
Check connections at both ends of the
speaker cords.
Reverse speakers. If problem stays
with the same speaker, check the
speaker.
Check setting of the BALANCE
control.
Remedy
No sound from both or one speaker.
Loud hum drowns out sound.
Low background hum.
Background buzz.
Turntable output disconnected.
Check phono cables.
Poor ground connection at phono cable
connections.
Check phono plugs, particularly outer-
shell connections.
Hum picked up in turntable or turntable
cables.
Keep cables away from power cords.
Twist left and right cables together.
Reverse AC plug of turntable. Connect
ground wire between turntable and GND
terminal.
TV signal picked up by phono cable (es-
pecially near transmitter).
Route phono cables to minimize buzz.
Howling noise at high volume settings.
Remote control
Symptom
Acoustic pickup from speakers.
Cause
Increase distance between speakers and
turntable. Choose speaker locations care-
fully. Check turntable suspension.
Remedy
Remote control unit does not function.
. Batteries are exhausted.
. System control cord is disconnected
from the rear panel terminal.
. Operating position is too distant from
the unit (infrared sensor).
. Record, tape, or compact disc is not
oaded in the component desired to be
played.
. Cassette deck desired to be played is
in use for recording.
. Replace the batteries with new ones.
. Connect it firmly. (Refer to P8, 9)
. Use the remote control unit (trans-
mitter) within an operable area.
. Set the desired source on
component.
the
. Wait until the recording is over.
Volume level does not increase.
18 kc-208 (En!
. Volume exceeds the level set at the
control amplifier.
. Muting is activated.
. Raise the level on the control am-
plifier.
. Release it.

Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Input Sensitivity
PHONO
®
2
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2.5
mV,
47
kohms
TUNER/AUX/TAPE/CD/VIDEO
.....................
150
mV,
33
kohms
Signal to Noise Ratio (!{HF-A)
PHONO?
2.
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tianes
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79
dB,
2.5
mV
input
TUNER/AUX/TAPE/CD/VIDEO
...................555
103
dB
Maximum
Input
Voltage
for
Phono...................
130
mV
(RMS),
T.H.D.
0.03%
at
1,000
Hz
Frequency Response
PHONO
ese
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RIAA
Standard
Curve
+0.3
dB
(20
Hz
-
20
kHz)
TUNER/AUX/TAPE/CD/VIDEO
....................55
10
Hz
-
70
kHz
(~3
dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
20
Hz:
~
20
KAZ
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idence
tbe
Aine
condones
0.004%
at
Rated
Output
Loudness
Control
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+8
dB
(100
Hz)
(at
volume
—30
dB}
Graphic equalizer control
(60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz,
2.4
kHz,
6
kHz,
15
kHz)
...............
eee
+12
dB
Output
Voltage
and
Impedance......................-.
TAPE
REC:
150
mV/330
ohms
PRE
OUT:
1000
mV/330
ohms
GENERAL
Power
Consumption
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W
Dimensions.
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W
440
mm
(17-5/16")
H
89
mm
(
3-1/2”)
D
276
mm
(10-7/8”)
Weight
(Net)
...........0....:ccccece
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3.6
kg
(7.9
Ib)
Note:
KENWOOD
follows
a
policy
of
continuous
advancements
in
development.
For
this
reason
specifications
may
be
changed
without
notice.
KC-208 (En) 19