Kenwood SS-992 User manual
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AV
SURROUND
PROCESSOR
99-992
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
B60-0800-00
GD
(K,P,M,X,Y)
Introduction
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RN
a
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
will
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.
Model
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Numer
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
immedi-
ately.
If
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
the
ship-
ping
company
without
delay.
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
car-
rier
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,
Contents
Introduction
Before
applying
power
--
A
Safety
precautions
A\
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
System
connections
Connection
with
KA-892
or
KC-992
Connection
with
an
ordinary
amplifier
or
receiver
Controls
and
indicators
Operating
instructions
Main
features
2
SS
~-992
(En)
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Additionally
licensed
under
one
or
more
of
the
following
patents
:
U.S.
numbers
3,632,886,
3,746,792
and
3,959,590
;
Canadian
numbers
1,004,603
and
1,037,877.
“Dolby”
and
the
double-D
symbol
OO
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Accessories
AC
plug
adaptor
(except
for
some
areas)
Forthe
unit
witha
European
AC
plug
in
areas
other
than
Europe.
Caution
:
Read
the
pages
marked
A
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Speaker
arrangements
Dolby
Surround
field
adjustment
(DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC)
Operation
of
Dolby
Surround
playback
(DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC)
00
3
STEREO
adjustment
00
3
STEREO
playback
HALL/THEATER
Surround
Play
In
case
of
difficulty
A\
Specifications
/A\Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Before
applying
power
For
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
For
Australia
and
Europe
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
are
designed
for
opera-
tion
on
120
volts
AC
only.
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THE
AC
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
IN-
SERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Important!
Units
shipped
to
Australia
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
V
AC
only.
Units
shipped
to
Europe
are
designed
for
operation
on
230
V
AC
only.
For
the
United
Kingdom
For
other
countries
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.K.
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
volts
AC
only.
The
mains
plug
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:
Blue
nciiAod
nod
eu.qibiecthend
dev
icenter
Neutral
BLOWN):
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cccsescacdiieieenness
Arader
see
ehage
Live
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
must
be
connected
to
the
termi-
nals
in
the
plug
as
follows:
Wire
colour
Plug
terminal
marking
Bi.
oo
nceice
votes
taveaintaien
mesaaieles
N
or
Black
Browns
eeSicriiaes
hadtees
nas
deareeetats
L
or
Red
(>
Brown
to
Live
Blue
to
L
Neutral
wv)
Plug
Notes:
1.
if
a
13-amp
plug
is
used,
this
must
be
fitted
with
a
5-amp
fuse.
2.
If
a
3-pin
plug
with
earthing
contact
is
used,
no
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
E
terminal.
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
Type
A
or
Type
B
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
out-
let,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
If
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
ac-
cordance
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.
AC
voitage
selector
switch
Type
A
—_—_
—-
ACI10-
acoz0v~
AC240V
~
120V
~
-_
Type
B
[
i
AC110V-
<®
AC220V-
120V
~
240V
~
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
line
voltage
with
a
small
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
Safety
precautions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
|
BRISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SER-
BO
NOT
OPEN
VICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
1S
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
‘DANGEROUS
VO
L-
TAGE"
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
(SERVICING)
|IN-
STRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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,
washbowIl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
base-
ment,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
6.
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).
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Caution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
7.Heat
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
units
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
8.
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.
9.
Enclosure
removal
—
Never
remove
the
en-
closure.
If
the
internal
parts
are
touched
accidentally,
a
serious
electric
shock
might
occur.
10.
Magnetic
fields
—
Keep
the
unit
away
from
sources
of
magnetic
fields
such
as
TV
sets,
speaker
systems,
radios,
motorized
toys
or
magnetized
objects.
11.
Cleaning
—
Do
not
use
volatile
solvents
such
as
alcohol,
paint
thinner,
gasoline,
or
benzine,
etc.
to
clean
the
cabinet.
Use
a
clean
dry
cloth.
A
Caution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
12.
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.
13.
Nonuse
periods
—
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
un-
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
14.
Abnormal
smell
—
If
an
abnormal
smell
or
smoke
is
detected,
immediately
turn
the
power
OFF
and
pull
out
the
power
cord.
Contact
your
dealer
or
nearest
service
center.
POWER
OFF!
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
Outdoor
antenna
grounding
—
[fan
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
stat-
ic
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
70,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
sup-
porting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
con-
Notes:
operation.
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure.
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
(NEC
SECTION
810-21)
GROUND
CLAMPS
wat
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC
—
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
(NEC
ART
250,
PART
H)
18.
Power
lines
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
lo-
cated
away
from
power
lines.
19.
AC
outlets
—
Donotconnect
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.
1.
Item
3is
not
required
except
for
grounded
or
polarized
equipment.
2.
Item
17
and
18
are
not
required
except
for
units
provided
with
antenna
terminals.
3.
item
17
complies
with
UL
in
the
U.S.A.
.
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System
connections
Make
connections
as
shown
below.
When
connecting
the
related
system
components,
refer
also
to
the
instruction
manuals
of
the
related
components.
Do
not
plug
in
the
power
lead
until
all
connections
are
completed.
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Connection
with
KA-892
or
KC-992
———————
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or
Front
speaker
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Front
speaker
Center
speaker
SYSTEM
Australia
Other
countries
Audio
cords
=
Rear
speaker
A)
AC
outlet
U.S.A
and
Canada
Rear
speaker
(L)
System
control
terminal
AC
voltage
selector
switch
To
amplifier
AC
outlet
(Except
for
some
areas)
System
control
connection
Xx
@
Be
sure
to
insert
the
system
control
cord
plugs
fully
into
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
terminals.
@
If
the
system
contro!
cord
and
audio
cords
are
not
connected
properly,
the
automatic
system
governing
remote
contro!
and
system
functions
will
not
operate.
Preparations
for
operation
A:
When
this
unit
is
connected
to
the
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
jacks
of
the
amplifier
KA-892
or
KC-992
®
Set
the
switch
on
the
amplifier
rear
@
Turn
the
powers
of
@
Press
the
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
key
on
the
amplifier
panelto
ADAPTOR.
(The
switch
posi-
the
components
to
front
panel
so
that
[ADAPTOR
|
lights
up.
tion
should
be
changed
while
the
ON.
power
is
OFF.)
TAPE
2/
ADAPTOR
waar
TAPE
2
[
ADAPTOR
@
The
VOLUME
CONTROL
of
the
amplifier
is
set
automatically
to
the
center
position
in
about
20
seconds.
The
keys
are
invalid
in
this
period.
@
The
overall
volume
is
to
be
adjusted
with
the
VOLUME
CONTROL
of
this
unit
or
with
the
remote
contro!
provided
with
the
amplifier.
@
When
this
unit
is
not
to
be
used,
press
the
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
key
on
the
amplifier
front
panel
so
that
|
ADAPTOR
|goes
out.
Notes:
1.
Connectall
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced.
2.
When
plugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging/unplugging
connection
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit.
3.
Do
not
connect
up
a
power
source
which
is
larger
than
that
indicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit.
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Connection
with
an
ordinary
amplifier
or
receiver
Front
speaker
Amplifier
or
receiver
ae
Connect
to
the
TAPE
jacks
Center
speaker
var
(TAPE
MONITOR)
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1EO
Gan
REC
PLAY
Rear
speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
(L)
F
;
To
amplifier
or
receiver
Do
not
connect
anything
to
system
control
terminal.
AC
ouilet
Preparations
for
operation
B:
When
this
unit
is
connected
to
an
ordinary
amplifier
or
receiver
@
Turn
the
powers
of
the
components
to
ON.
®
Set
the
TAPE
MONITOR
switch
of
the
amplifier
or
receiver
to
the
monitoring
(ON)
position.
®
Set
the
volume
control
of
the
amplifier
or
receiver
to
around
the
center
position.
@
The
overall
volume
is
to
be
adjusted
with
the
VOLUME
CONTROL
of
this
unit.
Speaker
connections
@®
Remove
insulation.
®
Twist
wire
tightly.
®
Push
the
lever.
@
insert
the
wire.
©
Return
the
lever.
ae
Ae
pam
—
@
Connect
speakers
rated
at
8
ohm
or
more
to
the
SPEAKERS
terminals.
@
Never
short-circuit
the
+
and
-
speaker
cords.
@
If
the
left
and
right
speakers
are
connected
inversely
or
if
the
speaker
cords
are
connected
with
reversed
polarity,
the
sound
becomes
unnatural
with
ambiguous
acoustic
image
positioning.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
speakers
and
speaker
cords
correctly.
Connection
of
PRE
OUT
jacks
Sound
will
not
be
output
from
the
speakers
if
they
are
connected
directly
to
the
PRE
OUT
jacks.
The
output
from
these
jacks
should
be
connected
to
speakers
with
built-in
amplifier
or
to
exclusive
amplifiers
to
which
the
speakers
are
connected.
Center
speaker
Rear
speaker
Amplifier
Amplifier
@
Use
these
jacks
if
you
want
to
listen
to
the
speakers
with
larger
volumes
or
with
different
tones.
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992
(En)
7
i
|
Controls
and
indicators
a
a
a
a
ESE
a
I
I
EL
==
SRRBGRRRR
-
POWER
switch
CENTER
ee
keys
VOLUME
CONTROL
VOLUME
CONTROL
wats
80a,
2
i
‘TAME
LAK
DOLBY
THE
LINK
ONGITAL
DELAY
SYSTEM
DELAY
TIME
keys
{-.+)
CENTER
MODE
key
REAR
LEVEL
keys
(-,
+)
HALL/THEATER
key
TEST
TONE
keys
(ON/OFF,MODE)
103
STEREO
key
DOPRO
LOGIC
key
BYPASS
key
8
ss
-992
En)
Operating
instructions
@
Main
features
This
system
incorporates
the
following
Surround
functions
which
can
provide
the
feeling
of
presence
in
a
concert
hall
or
theater
or
the
powerful
effects
of
theater
movies
recorded
with
Dolby
Surround
audio.
1.
DUPROLOGIC
:
Whenvideosoftware
carrying
“D0[DOLBY
SURROUND)”
mark
is
played,
this
mode
provides
the
similar
Dolby
Surround
effect
to
movie
theaters.
2.
00
3
STEREO
:
The
Dolby
3
Stereo
mode
uses
an
additional
center
speaker
to
improve
the
positioning
of
words,
etc.,
when
playing
video
software
such
as
a
movie
in
your
home.
3.
HALL/THEATER
:
HALL
----+-------
A
powerful
sound
effect,
as
if
the
listener
is
in
a
concert
hall,
can
be
obtained.
THEATER
-----A
natural
reverberation
effect,
like
when
viewing
a
movie
in
a
movie
theater,
can
be
obtained
with
sources
which
are
not
recorded
with
Dolby
Surround.
m@
Speaker
arrangements
Surround
(rear)
speakers
can
be
placed
with
various
arrangements
according
to
the
listening
room
size
and
its
reverberation
character-
istics.
The
example
shown
in
the
illustration
is
a
typical
example
among
several
arrangements
which
allow
efficient
enjoyment
of
Surround
effects.
In
addition
to
it,
other
arrangements
are
also
possible.
Please
install
the
rear
speakers
according
to
your
individual
taste
as
well
as
to
the
listening
room.
When
the
rear
speakers
are
not
used
DOLBY
3
STEREO
mode
Front
.
Front
hers,
[Lett
[|
Right|
eaker
%
Center
x
speaker
S
&y
Delay
time
As
shown
in
the
example
of
illustration,
the
sound
of
piano
played
on
the
stage
attains
the
ears
of
listener
as
a
synthesis
of
the
direct
sound
from
piano,
the
indirect
sounds
which
are
reflected
once
or
twice
by
the
reflectors,
ceiling
and
side
and
back
walls,
and
the
reverberation
sounds
which
repeat
infinite
reflections
until
they
fade
out
com-
pletely.
The
indirect
sounds
always
pass
through
longer
routes
compared
to
the
direct
sound.
The
delay
between
the
direct
and
indirect
sounds
is
called
the
DELAY
TIME,
and
the
level
of
the
indirect
or
reverberated
sounds
is
called
the
PRESENCE
LEVEL.
The
indirect
sounds
accompanied
with
delay
play
a
very
important
role
in
providing
better
sound
effects
and
the
feeling
of
presence
of
concert
halls,
etc.
The
acoustic
field
also
varies
depending
on
the
speaker
arrangement.
It
is
recommended
to
try
various
delay
time
setting
to
obtain
the
best
sound
field
possible.
Standard
layout
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
mode
(NORMAL/WIDEBAND)
Front
:
Front
speaker
oz
speaker
~
Center
~~
g
wy
DY,
S
x
speaker
~
>
>»
:
Rear
Left
|
Rear
speaker
Left
Right
speaker
When
the
center
speaker
is
not
used
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
mode
(PHANTOM),
HALL/THEATER
Front
;
Front
speaker
Right}
speaker
.
Zz
Z
z
a
>»
NN
>
a
speaker
[Lett
|
Right
speaker
Example
of
a
concert
hall
YL
OTTER
SS
PQQ
aan
XS
Direct
sound
un-
are
delayed
sounds.
S$
-
992
(En)
9
Operating
instructions
M@
Dolby
Surround
field
adjustment
(DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC)
Preparations
:
Complete
the
"Preparations
of
operation
A
or
B"
on
page
6
or
7
before
proceeding
to
the
following.
1
Set
the
Dolby
Surround
mode.
EAS
Light
up
Main
unit
SURROUND
TT
V/
Ui
B
I
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
surround
mode
is
switched.
Remote
control
unit
provided
with
amplifier
SURROUND
73
STEREO
DOLBY DOLBY
[
SURROUND
=TaSTeREG
ESTER
2
Select
the
center
mode.
CENTER
MODE
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
center
mode
is
switched.
C
NORMAL
—
WIDEBAND
-—*
PHANTOM
7]
e@
Refer
to
column
“Center
mode”
below.
3
Turn
on
the
test
tone.
Test
ON/QEF
MQDE
4
Adjust
the
volume
balance.
@®
Press
the
MODE
key.
TEST
ON/OFF
OE
@
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
speaker
generating
the
noisy
test
tone
is
changed.
(Holding
the
key
depressed
moves
the
test
tone
automatically
every
2
seconds.)
In
NORMAL
or
WIDEBAND
mode
:
Left
—
Center
—
Right
—
Rear
(L)
(Cc)
(R)
(S$)
In
PHANTOM
mode
:
Left
—
Right
—*
Rear
(L}
(R)
(S$)
Center
mode
@
Adjust
the
volume
balance.
|
e
Repeat
steps
®
and
®,
and
adjust
so
that
the
test
tone
vol-
umes
are
the
same
on
all
speakers.
@
The
level
being
adjusted
is
displayed.
5
Stop
generating
the
test
tone.
6
Set
the
delay
time.
=
petay
tive
+
~N
7
NU
To
decrease
To
increase
ry
eu
ms
@
Calculate
the
proper
delay
time
for
Dolby
Surround
by
refer-
ring
to
the
illustration
below.
@
The
delay
time
can
be
adjusted
in
the
range
from
15
to
30
ms.
@
Once
a
delay
time
is
set,
itis
automatically
held
in
memory
so
the
same
delay
time
is
displayed
whenever
Dolby
Surround
is
switched
ON
later.
Front
Delay
time
(ms)
=
20ms
+
3ms
(A
-
B)
A:
Distance
of
front
speaker
(m)
B
:
Distance
of
rear
speaker
(m)
Select
one
of
the
following
center
modes
according
to
the
type
of
the
presence
speakers
in
your
system.
NORMAL
:
Use
this
mode
with
a
center
speaker
of
a
compact
size.
WIDEBAND
:
Use
this
mode
with
a
center
speaker
of
a
medium
or
larger
size.
@
If
you
cannot
identify
whether
your
center
speaker
is
of
the
medium
or
compact
size,
try
both
the
NORMAL
and
WIDEBAND
mode
and
use
the
one
that
can
provide
better
sound
positioning.
PHANTON:
Use
this
mode
when
the
center
speaker
is
not
used.
@
Even
without
the
center
speaker,
the
signal
is
processed
in
a
simulated
manner
to
ensure
proper
center
image
positioning
and
provide
the
enjoyment
of
Dolby
Surround.
10
ss-902
en)
™@
Operation
of
Dolby
Surround
playback
(DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC)
POWER
switch
CENTER
LEVEL
keys
(-,+
VOLUME
CONTROL
When
video
software
carrying
“DU
[DOLBY
SURROUND
|”
mark
is
played,
this
mode
provides
the
similar
Dolby
Surround
effect
to
movie
theaters.
DELAY
TIME
keys
(-,+)
CENTER
MODE
key
OO
PRO
LOGIC
key
TEST
TONE
keys
BYPASS
key
{ON/OFF,MODE)
Before
using
the
Dolby
PRO
LOGIC
mode,
be
sure
to
perform
the
“Dolby
Surround
field
adjustment”
proce-
dure.
1
Set
the
Dolby
Surround
mode.
Light
up
SURROUND
L.-J
oD
HALL
BYPASS
_PROLOGIC
STEREO
THEATER
Main
unit
F ;
F
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
surround
mode
is
switched.
SURROUND
PB
STEREO
DOLBY
Remote
control
unit
DOLBY
=,
aad
L
—
THEATER
provided
with
amplifier
SURROUND
3
STEREO
ae
2
Check
the
center
mode.
SeGouIae
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
center
mode
is
@
Normally,
the
last
mode
used
is
held
in
memory.
If
it
switched.
is
different
from
the
required
mode,
select
the
mode
which
was
used
in
step
2
of
the
“Dolby
Surround
field
C
NORMAL
—*
WIDEBAND
—
PHANTOM
71
adjustment”
(page
10).
3
Play
a
software
program
encoded
with
Dolby
Surround.
4
Adjust
the
volume.
Adjusts
the
overall
volume.
To
return
to
normal
stereo
playback.
Goes
off
C=)
m
HALL
BYPASS
PROLOG
3
STEREO
THEATER
ss
-992
(En)
11
Operating
instructions
The
Dolby
3
Stereo
mode
uses
an
additional
center
speaker
to
improve
the
positioning
of
words,
etc.,
when
playing
video
software
such
as
a
movie
in
your
home.
@
00
3
STEREO
adjustment
Preparations
:
Complete
the
"Preparations
of
operation
A
or
B"
on
page
6
or
7
before
proceeding
to
the
following.
1
Set
the
D0
3
STEREO
mode.
co t)
HALL
BYPASS
PROLOGIC
3
STERED
THEATER.
Main
unit
Remote
control
unit
provided
with
amplifier
Lights
up
3
STEREO
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
surround
mode
is
switched.
DOLBY
SURROUND
SURROUND
#3
STEREO
DOLBY
3
STEREO
—
HALL
—
THEATER
2
Select
the
center
mode.
CENTER
MODE
0
@
Set
the
center
mode
to
NORMAL
if
using
a
small
center
speaker,
or
set
to
WIDEBAND
if
using
a
medium-sized
or
larger
speaker.
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
center
mode
is
switched.
NORMAL
~—>
WIDEBAND
TEST
Turn
on
the
test
tone.
t
vere
Adjust
the
center
speaker
volume.
@
Press
the
MODE
key.
al
3
ovesr
wage
\
Speaker
/
@
Ever
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
speaker
generating
the
noisy
test
tone
is
changed.
(Holding
the
key
depressed
moves
the
test
tone
automatically
every
2
seconds.)
@
Adjust
the
volume.
CENTER
LEVEL
CICI
@
Repeat
steps
©
and
@,
and
adjust
so
that
the
level
of
the
center
speaker
is
equal
to
that
of
the
left
and
right
speak-
ers.
TEST
ON/OFF
MOQOE
5
Stop
generating
the
test
tone.
Press
the
TEST
TONE
ON/OFF
key.
12
ss-992
n)
POWER
switch
ae
et
a
sa
VOLUME
CONTROL
CENTER
MODE
key
00
3
STEREO
key
BYPASS
key
TEST
TONE
keys
{ON/OFF,MODE)
@
00
3
STEREO
playback
Main
unit
Lights
up
3
STEREO
Remote
control
unit
provided
with
amplifier
[MoDE,
SURROUND
£3
STEREO
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
surround
mode
is
switched.
DOLBY
DOLBY
—
—
—>
THEATER
SURROUND
3sTeREO
ALL
sah
:
CeNTEA
MODE
2
Check
the
center
mode.
e@
Normally,
the
last
mode
used
is
held
in
memory.
If it
is
different
from
the
required
mode,
select
the
mode
which
was
used
in
step
2
of
the
“00
3
STEREO
adjustment”.
3
Play
a
stereo
software
program
or
a
Dolby
surround
program.
4
Adjust
the
volume.
VOLUME
CONTROL
rot
hm,
Adjusts
the
overall
volume.
To
return
to
normal
stereo
playback
oo
oo
RALLY
BYPASS
ROLOGE
STEREO
THEATER
Goes
off
Tiras
POWER
switch
CaS
eae
keys
@
HALL/THEATER
Surround
play
DELAY
TIME
keys
(-,+)
HALL/THEATER
key
REAR
EVE
keys
a
+
Preparations
:
Complete
the
"Preparations
of
operation
A
or
B"
on
page
6
or
7
before
proceeding
to
the
following.
Bees
hey
1
Select
the
Surround
mode.
o
oo
HALL
BYPASS
PROLOG
S
STEREO
THEATER,
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
Main
unit
surround
mode
is
switched.
f
| | |
Remote
control
HALL
~—>
THEATER
1
Li L_
unit
provided
with
amplifier
SURROUND
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
surround
mode
is
BSTEREO
°
switched.
DOLBY
DOLBY
—_
—
HALL
—>
THEATER
SURROUND
3STEREO
@
When
a
source
is
played
in
monaural,
select
“HALL”.
2
Set
the
delay
time.
-
Time
+
%
Todecrease
Coe
==5
To
increase
~N
7
Noy
Front
:
Front
speaker
Right]
speaker
v
@
The
delay
time
can
be
adjusted
in
the
range
from
2
to30
ms.
%
@
The
delay
time
is
displayed
when
the
DELAY
TIME
key
is
pressed.
Itcan
be
adjusted
in
1.0
ms
step
every
time
the
key
es
is
pressed.
=
@
When
the
delay
time
is
decreased
:
An
atmosphere
of
a
a
small
hall,
for
example
a
jazz
club,
can
be
obtained.
Rear
Rear
y
Mieer
oi
speaker
speaker
@
When
the
delay
time
is
increased
:
An
atmosphere
of
a
large
:
hall,
for
example
a
concert
hall,
can
be
obtained.
Play
a
music
source.
@
Play
a
music
source.
@
Adjust
the
listening
volume.
@
Adjust
the
rear
speaker
volume.
REAR
LEVEL
VOLUME
CONTROL
was
+e
Adjusts
the
overall
volume.
To
return
to
normal
stereo
playback
from
Surround
playback
L--)
J
HALL
BYPASS
PROLOG
SSTERED
THEATER
Games,
ss
-992
(En)
13
In
case
of
difficulty
What
appears
to
be
a
malfunction
may
not
always
be
serious.
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.
Sound
is
not
output.
Sound
is
not
output
from
the
Surround
rear
speaker
and/or
their
sound
is
very
small.
Remote
control
unit
provided
with
the
amplifier
(KA~892,
KC-992)
cannot
be
used.
Notes:
1.
This
system
is
microprocessor-controlled,
so
malfunction
may
occur
due
to
external
noise
or
interference
noise.
In
such
a
case,
unplug
the
power
cord,
plug
it
and
turn
power
on
again.
2.
Do
notuse
contact
cleaners
because
it
could
cause
a
malfunction.
Be
specially
careful
against
contact
cleaners
containing
oil,
for
they
may
deform
the
plastic
components.
14
ss_—992
€n)
@
The
speaker
cords
are
disconnected.
@
The
VOLUME
is
set
to
the
minimum
posi-
tion.
@
The
audio
cords
are
disconnected.
@
The
rear-speaker
cords
are
disconnected.
@
The
REAR
LEVEL
is
set
to
the
minimum
level.
@
The
BYPASS
mode
has
been
set.
Or
the
Dolby
3
STEREO
mode
has
been
selected.
@
The
audio
source
is
monaural.
(When
the
audio
source
is
monaural,
sound
is
not
output
from
the
rear
speakers
when
the
unit
is
set
to
the
DOLBY
SURROUND
or
THEATER
surround
position.)
@
The
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
key
on
the
amplifier
(KA-892,
KC-992)
front
panel
is
not
de-
pressed.
@
The
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
switch
on
the
ampli-
fier
rear
panel
is
set
to
TAPE.
@
The
system
control
cords
are
disconnected.
e@
Connect
them
properly
referring
to
“Sys-
tem
connections”.
@
Adjust
the
volume
to
a
proper
level.
@
Check
the
audio
cords
connections.
@
Connect
them
properly
referring
to
“Sys-
tem
connections”.
@
Adjust
the
REAR
LEVEL
controls.
@
Select
a
Surround
mode
(DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND,
HALL
or
THEATER).
e
Set
the
surround
position
to
HALL.
@
Press
the
TAPE
2/ADAPTOR
key
so
that
ADAPTOR}
lights
up.
@
Set
to
ADAPTOR.
@
Connect
them
properly
referring
to
“Sys-
tem
connections”.
Sp
e
cifi
cati
ons
A
Caution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Power
Output
General
Continuous
Rated
Power
Output
(FTC)
Power
Consumption
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90
W
Center
AC
Outlet
(UNSWITCHED)
For
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
---
35
watts
minimum
RMS,
at8
Q,
1kHz
with
no
morethan
1(25
W,
0.2
A
max.)
0.9%
total
harmonic
distortion
For
other
countries
----------
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1
(25
W
max.)
Dimensions
-----esccreerrrer
rt
W
:
440
mm
(17
—
5/16")
Rear
H:
99mm(
3-7/
8°)
D:
285mm
(11-1/
4°)
15
watts
per
channel
minimum
RMS,
both
channels
driven,
at
8
Q,
1
kHz
with
no
more
than
0.9%
total
Weight
(met)
----:-:ccrerr
eres
rsttetr
ett
5.6
kg
(12.3
Ib)
harmonic
distortion
Total
harmonic
distortion
Center
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0.08
%
(1
kHz,
17.5
W,
8
Q)
3
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se
0.08
%
(1
kHz,
7.5
W
+
7.5
W,
8
Q)
Frequency
Response
(LINE
OUT)
-----eseeeeeteeereeeteee
10
Hz
~
40
kHz,
0
dB,
-3
dB
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(LUNE
OUT)
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95
dB
(IHF
A)
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance
------------------
200
mV/47
kQ
Output
Level/impedance
LINE
OUT
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1.V/2.2
kQ
PRE
OUT
-ceeesccesseseeseseseseeeeneeeeaseseeeeseneneneneneens
1V/2.2
kQ
Note:
KENWOOD
follows
a
policy
of
continuous
advancements
in
development.
For
this
reason
specifications
may
be
changed
without
notice.
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
interference
regulations
of
the
Canadian
Department
of
Communications.”
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
Jose
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
harmfulinterference
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.
ss
—992
(En)
15
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