Kenwood AR-304 User manual

KENWOOD.
AUDIO RECEIVER
AR-304/KRF-A4020
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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poration
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its
design
and
how
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Special features
Contents
‘MONITOR
The
TAPE2/MONITOR
jacks
of
his
unit
accept
he
connec
thon
of
cassette
dock,
graphic
equalizer
surround
races
Sor
etc,
When
9
head
caseette
dock
io
connectod
to
the
“TAPE2/MONITOR
jos,
ts
possible
1
monitor
the
sound
Vinvch
nas
ust
been
recorded
dung
recording.
OIE
Station preset
“This
unitncorporates
a
funeton
for
storing
ceed
stations
in
proset
mernory
wth
2
simple
operation.
eis
very
conve-
mgt
fo
rosette
stations
you
ike.
The
preset
staons
can
be
recalled
iso
very
easy
"i
Remote
controllable
audio
function
By
connecting
KENWOOD
source
componants
such
as
2
fassette
dock
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CO
playr
trough
system contol
connec
fon,
the
bese
operations
ofthese
components
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con
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the
remote
control
unit
provided
wih
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tion
generated
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K-STAT Discrete Audio Amplifier
(For USA. and Canada}
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output
orcuity
incorporating
thermal
compensation
sear
inside
the
power
transistor
hosing,
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warmup
period
and
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purposes.
How to use this manual
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‘The
manuel
dided
info
three
seclons,
reparations,
Opecstons,
and
Other
‘Shows
you
how
to
connect
your
aio
components
tothe
‘Weve
tid
to
meke
seting
up
your
system
2s
easy
as
possbla
However,
since
ths
recewer
works
with
lof
your
Moaio
components,
connecting
the
system
can
be
fey
complex
Operations
‘shows
you
Row
to
operate
the
various
functions
avalable
trom
the
recover.
Other
‘Shows
you
adstona
tration
such
3s
“In
case
of
if
uty”
troubleshooting
and
"Spoctieations."
‘Caution
Read
the
pages
marked
(1
carafullyto
ensure
sate
operation.
Getting started..
“as
Betovespplvng
the
power
4 Satety precautons
Unpacking
Special features
How tose this mana
4s Setting up the system.
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
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aod
components
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7
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8
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‘Connecting te antennas
Connecing the speakers
Connecting the system contol
‘Names and functions of parts
Nain wnt
Remote conta unt
Proparing the remote conto
FIDE
EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
‘Normal playback.
Propaing
or
payback.
0
LUstaning
to»
souree
component
0
‘Adjusting
the
sound
1
‘Recording sudo
Listening to radio broadcasts.
“Tuning redo stations
Proseting
reo
statons
manually
3
Receiving
preset
stations
a
Receiving
preset
stations
in
odor
CALL).
3
Incase of difficulty.
As Specifications ..
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on
Enency
Stan®
Partner,
Kenwood
Cot
has
determined
that
this
products
meets
the
STAR®
guidelines
for
energy
efficiency.
“This
product
can
save
eneray.
Saving
energy
reduces
ar
pollution
and
lowers
uty
Bis
NERGY

‘Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, be
sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied
‘withthe components you ae connecting.
‘Do not connect the power cord to wall outet until al
‘connections are completed.
‘Microcomputer malfunction
operation
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not
possible
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erroneous
aspay
ap:
pears,
even
though
all
connections
have heen
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propery
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refering
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Connecting audio components
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ter counties
the top of unt
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mansion inclucing projection) eaual of grate than,
Shown below.
Top sanet © 50m
Side pone! 106m
Backpenel © 106m
CAUTION (For U.S.A. and Canada)
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation
will be blocked causing damage or firs hazard.
+ Do ot tae any objects imeaiing heat radation onto
the top of unit
Notes:
1 Bo sure to insert all connection corde securely. thir
connectons ae imperfect the sound may net be pro-
{cod or nase may interiere
2. Bo sure to romove the power cord from the AC outet
‘efor plugaingorvnplugng any connection cords Plu
‘ing unplugging connection cords without disconnecting
{he
power
cord
cen
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end
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‘power consumpsons larger than what sincieatedon the
[RC outta the rar ofthis unt
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CAUTION (Except for U.S.A. and Canads
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation
willbe blocked causing demoge or fire hazard |
+ Do nat place any obec inating heat radiation onto
‘Cassette deck oF
he equaliser 2)
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Connecting
the
antennas
Connecting
the
speakers
‘Antenne
terminal
connections
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FM indoor antenna
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fs
for
temporary
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ony.
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Sable signal secepton we recommend using 29 outdoor
fntenna,Bssconnect
the
indoor
antenna
when
you
connect
fe outdone.
FM outdoor antenna
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bntennainto the room and connect tthe FM TSA trina
se me non
sretiens
ite SPEAKERS &
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connec the speakers correct,
iter
confirming
the
speakerimpednce
nications
printed
tn
the
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pane
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receiver,
connect
spaakors
with
‘atching
mmpodance
ratings.
Using
speakers
with
arated
[tmpedance
other
than that
ndisted
onthe
rar
panel
of
{herocoWer
could
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mafnctions
or
damage
tothe
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XSI
Mode
sets
you
combine
XSL
XS
ans
XE
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Mode
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oy
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connectedtothe
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CD
player
t
must
be
connectedto
the
CD
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ack
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MO
recorder
tmustbe
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MD/TAPET
jacks
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using
mare
than
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CD
player
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ony
the
one
connected
to
he
pected
jects
may
be
connected
for
system
control,
+
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CD
payers
and
cassette
decks
are
not
compatible
with
thelSL16]
system
contaimode
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MO
players
are
not
system
contol
compstbie,
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cannot
make
systom
contol
connsctons
10
tN
‘ond
of
equoment
Notes
TV ISLIG eaupment cannot be combined with DCR
[XSI anc IXSB] equipment for system operations,
yout equpment conssts ofthis kand af combination,
Bese donot connect any systam contol ears. Even
‘eemout system contol corde. normal operations can
Se cemed out wethout effecting performance,
2. De not connect systom contol cords fo any compe-
nentsother nan. 096 specitogby KENWOOD. may
Cause a malluncion and csmage your equoment
3. Be sue the system contol pugs ae nested al he
‘way ft the system contro terminal,
‘Do nat connect a system control cord to» cassette
‘deck connected to the TAPEZ/MONITOR jacks,
‘SYSTEM CONTROL operations
Remote Controt
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you
operat
this
unt
with
the
system
remote
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‘Automatic
Operation
(except
[XR]
equipment)
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soute
component
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Input
salactor
on
ths
unt
switches
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component
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Lets you syctronas recaraing wit the start of payback
when recording from CD, MD or analog discs
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can
easiy
change
the
systom
contol
mode
by
aust
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te
positon
ofthe
SYSTEM
CONTROL
switch
onthe
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Preparing the remote control
‘Loading the batteries
(© Remove the cover.
Insert
two
Ad-size
(ROG!
beteries
as
inccated
by
the
olny
merhngs.
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press
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want
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operate
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CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
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fr
the
USA,
Canada
and
Australis)
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unt
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setingisrnot
mstched
to
the
area
where
the
unt
is
tobe
used,
frinstanee,
when
you
moved
fom
to
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or
woe
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sited
reception
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AM/FM
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Notes:
1.
The
suppbedbatteries
may
have
shorter
ives than
ordinary
tones
due
tose
during
operaton
checks
2.
When
the
remote-contolab
stance
gets
shorter
han
before,
rptace
both
batons
with
new
ones.
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Pong
the
ferme
sensor
n
rect
sunight
orn
ect
light
rom
a
high
equency
Tuorescent
amp
may
cause
®
‘maluneton.
Insuch
a
case,
change
the
locaton
of
he
system
instal
tion
to
prevent
maltunton.

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Preparing for playback
Some preparatory steps are needed before staring playback
Turning on the receiver
{© Turn on the POWER key t0 ON,
(excapt fr USA ond Canada)
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Tum
on
the
power
to
this
receiver
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pressing
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key,
‘Selecting
MO/TAPE
1
(Main
unit
only)
Select the source rare coresponding to the component
‘connected
othe
MD/TAPE!
jacks.
Te
tal
factory
setting
Is
“TAPE1"-Tochange
the
sourcename
esc
with
the
MDYTAPEI jacks 10 "MO", follow ine steps below:
(© Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “TAPE 1°.
(©
Hold
down
the
AUTO
key
for
more
than
2
seconds
‘The
source
indication
changes
to
"MD"
‘Tovretu
to
the
gna
indeaton,
“epee
the
above
procedure
‘Selecting the speaker system
Press
no
SPEAKERS
A
or
Bay
toselect
the
speaker
system
tobe
wed.
AON
Sound
trom
tha
speakers
connected
to
the
‘SPEAKERS
A
torrinals
onthe
re"
pana
BON
Sound
trom
tho
speakers
conectad
to
the
SPEAKERS
B
tormals
on
tho
Toot
pan.
‘Sound from bath the speakers connected to
tho SPEAKERS A andB terminals onto reat
[AsB
OFF
ho
sound
fom
the
speakers.
Use
ths
setting
‘whem
stoning
with
Reagohones
Ava ON
Listening
to
a
source
component
Use
the
input
selector
INPUT
SELECTOR)
to
select
the
source
you
want
to
listen
to.
‘The input sources change #8 shown below:
Selecting
a
source
using
the
INPUT
SELECTOR
knob
©
TUNER
(requency
dopley)
@ co"
© “TAPE 1” or “MO
‘© “PHONO
“AUX”
‘When
selecting
an
input
source
by
using
the
remote
onto,
press
the
desitod
input
selector
Key
‘The
INPUT
SELECTOR
on
he
rontgane!ofthe
receiver
sways
eyes
through
a
input,
Gistar
playbeck
from
the
selected
source.
(ElUse
the
VOLUME
CONTROL
(VOLUME
UP,
DOWN)
to
adjust
the
volume.
+The
sound
of
input
source
cannot
be
listened
t
with
‘TAPEZIMONITOR
«
ON.