Kenwood KRF-V9993D User manual

B60-4660-10 01 CH (K, T, M, X) 9911
VR-4900/VR-4700
KRF-V9993D
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Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video
Receiver
Welcome to the Users’ Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-Video Re-
ceiver. This manual covers three models:
The VR-4700 connects all your current audio and video components. It
allows you to control them all with Kenwood’s remarkable PowerTouch
touch screen remote—a graphical user interface without having to use
your TV!
The VR-4900 and KRF-V9993D offers all the features of the VR-4700,
and adds dual-room/dual-source operation, letting you play two differ-
ent A/V sources independently in two different rooms! For a match made
in “dual-room heaven,” add Kenwood’s dual-transport CD-2280M, CD-
3280M, DPF-J9010, DPF-J9020 or DPF-J9030 200-Disc CD Changer to
the VR-4900 or KRF-V9993D.
NetFront® by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for this product.
Copyright© 1996, 1997 Access Co., Ltd.
NetFront® is registered trademark of Access Co.,Ltd. in Japan.

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Table of Contents
Chapter One: Moving Around ................................. 1
What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video
Receiver? ................................................................................... 2
What’s on PowerTouch? ........................................................... 3
What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen? ............................................ 4
The Quick Access Menu:...........................................................4
How is PowerTouch Powered? ................................................. 5
How Do I Use PowerTouch?..................................................... 6
How Do I Move Around? ........................................................ 7
How Do I Enter Text?............................................................... 8
Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch ............................ 9
How Do I Adjust the Sound? ................................................. 10
Turning the Speakers On ........................................................ 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................. 11
Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo mode Only) ....................... 11
Adjusting the Tone (Front Left and Right Speakers Only).. 12
Adjusting Speaker Levels ....................................................... 13
Muting Sound ........................................................................ 15
Midnight Theater Function (Only Dolby Digital mode).... 16
To balance volume extremes: ................................................ 16
What are Listen Modes?......................................................... 17
Input Modes: ........................................................................... 21

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To Set the Input Mode manually: ......................................... 22
To Set the Listen Mode manually: ........................................ 23
Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects ................. 24
To set a DSP effect: ................................................................. 25
HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. Effects ................................................ 27
Headphone Operation .......................................................... 28
How Do I Operate Devices? ................................................... 29
Operating PowerTouch without Sending Commands to the
Receiver(Operations using the SHIFT key):..................... 30
Movie Devices ......................................................................... 31
TV ............................................................................................ 32
VCR ......................................................................................... 36
DVD Player ............................................................................. 37
Laser Disc Player .................................................................... 38
Music Devices......................................................................... 39
Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer........................................... 39
Displaying Disc and Track Titles........................................... 40
Single or Rotary CD Player .................................................... 45
CD-R Recorder ....................................................................... 47
MD Recorder or Tape Deck ................................................... 48
Turntable ................................................................................. 51
Second CD Player or Tape Deck ............................................ 51
Tuner ....................................................................................... 52
How Do I Record (Edit Mode)? ............................................. 59
Digital to Digital Recording: .................................................. 61
Digital to Analog Recording: .................................................. 61

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How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display?............................... 62
How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark?.............................. 62
How Do I See PowerTouch’s Screen More Clearly? ............. 63
How Do I Turn the Beeping On or Off?............................... 63
Using PowerTouch to Dim or Brighten the Receiver’s Front
Panel ................................................................................... 64
Changing the Front Panel Display Mode ............................. 64
How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once? ......................... 65
Creating Macros ..................................................................... 66
Using Macros...........................................................................70
How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment? .............. 72
X-10 Home Automation ........................................................ 72
Lutron ..................................................................................... 74
Makita ..................................................................................... 77
Accessories Control................................................................ 80
Chapter Three: Using PowerTouch in Multiple
Rooms (VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) ............................ 85
How Do I Switch Control Modes? ......................................... 86
Why Don’t I See All My Devices?.......................................... 87
How Do I Operate Devices? ................................................... 88
Operating Devices in Room A .............................................. 88
Operating Devices in Room B............................................... 88

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Chapter Four: Troubleshooting ............................. 90
Sound...................................................................................... 92
I don’t hear any sound at all ................................................. 92
Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is
played. ................................................................................ 92
I can’t hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the
sound is abnormally low .................................................. 93
I can’t hear sound from my surround or center speakers ... 93
I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby
Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo is selected............................ 93
Sound from one (or more) of my devices is abnormally loud
or soft ................................................................................. 94
(VR-4900 and KRF-V9993D only) I can’t hear any sound in
Room B ............................................................................... 95
I can’t hear sound from some of my laser discs .................. 95
There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on my
VCR or tape deck ............................................................... 95
The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start
to play from a Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG source ........ 95
With a Dolby Digital program, the loud sounds aren’t very
loud and the quiet sounds aren’t very quiet.................... 96
All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs ..................... 96
I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input .................... 96
Audio is not output only when a 96 kfs compatible disc is
played. ................................................................................ 96
Sound it intermittent ............................................................. 96
Video ....................................................................................... 96
I can’t see the program I’m playing on the TV
There wasn’t any video output to my VCR when I
recorded ............................................................................. 96

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PowerTouch ............................................................................ 97
I don’t see icons for all my devices ....................................... 97
I don’t see icons for all the devices I set up ......................... 97
When I select a device icon, I don’t see any
commands ......................................................................... 97
My PowerTouch is slow to respond—sometimes I have to
press buttons or select commands several times ............ 97
My PowerTouch is not responding ....................................... 98
My PowerTouch is beeping. What does that mean? ............ 98
PowerTouch does not "learn" new commands or functions
............................................................................................ 98
I want to clear all the items in PowerTouch and make it to
the factory-set default condition ...................................... 98
Receiver/Tuner ........................................................................ 99
My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is
flashing ............................................................................... 99
The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the
receiver’s front panel flashes red continually, or stays red
for more than 1 second at a time .................................... 101
I can’t access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions
(VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) ..................................................102
I can’t receive a radio station ...............................................103
I’m getting a lot of static/interference .................................103
When I press a key to tune to a preset station, the receiver
does not respond ..............................................................103
Macro is not running as I programmed ..............................104

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What’s on PowerTouch?
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Chapter One: Moving Around
Welcome to the Kenwood VR-4900/VR-4700/KRF-V9993D Users’ Guide.
This chapter explains the keys and functions you can find on the front of
the receiver and on the PowerTouch. The chapter also includes an expla-
nation of how to navigate the convenient graphical display on your new
PowerTouch.
It includes the following sections:
What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?
page 2
What’s on PowerTouch? page 3
How is PowerTouch Powered? page 5
How Do I Use PowerTouch? page 8

What’s on PowerTouch?
Moving Around
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1. STANDBY indicator light
2. POWER ON/STANDBY key
(VR-4900/VR-4700)
ON STANDBY key
(KRF-V9993D)
3. POWER ON / OFF switch
4. PHONES jack
5. SPEAKERS A/B key
6. INPUT MODE key
7. CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR key
8. LISTEN MODE key
9. SET UP key
Keys behind
the door
STANDBY
PHONES
DOLBY DIGITAL DTS
MPEG 96k fs
D.R.I.V.E. HDCD ¤ INPUT SELECTOR ‹
DOOR
OPEN/CLOSE
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A SPEAKERS B
INPUT
MODE CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR LISTEN MODE SET UP SOUND MULTI
CONTROL
fi %
P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND
fi %
A SPEAKERS CD 2 / TAPE 2
MONITOR
B
CLIP
INDICATOR PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO
POWER
ON/STANDBY
-ON –OFF
ON / STANDBY
POWER
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KRF-V9993D
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Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is
flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This
condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is
in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit.
What’s on the Front Panel
of Your Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver?

What’s on PowerTouch?
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Moving Around
10. SOUND key
11. MULTI CONTROL (Up/Down) keys
12. P. CALL (Up/Down) keys
13. MEMORY key
14. AUTO key
15. BAND key
16. AV-AUX input jacks
17. DOOR OPEN/CLOSE key
18. VOLUME CONTROL knob
19. INPUT SELECTOR keys
20. Indicators
CLIP INDICATOR
PRO LOGIC
3 STEREO
21. Indicators
DTS / 96 k fs / HDCD
DOLBY DIGITAL / MPEG
D. R. I. V. E.
22. DISPLAY
23. 2-way communication indicator
24. Infrared remote sensor
25. Indicators
SPEAKER A/B
CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR
26. Infrared remote transmitter
Keys 5 to 15 are located behind the door.
VOLUME CONTROL
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AV - AUX
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What’s on PowerTouch?
Moving Around
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What’s on PowerTouch?
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Moving Around
What’s on PowerTouch? (Touch Panel 2-way IR Remote)
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1. Joystick (see page 7)
2. Confirm button
3. Mute button (see page 15)
4. Volume up/down button (see page 11)
5. Contrast button
6. On/Standby button
7. Backlight button (see page 62)
8. Quick Access menu
9. Touch screen display
10. Stylus/Pen (stored on top edge)

How is PowerTouch Powered ?
Moving Around
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What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen?
PowerTouch’s LCD display screen is divided into two sections: the Quick
Access Menu and the Device Control/Menu Section. Use the stylus to
touch the buttons in each area.
PowerTouch also includes a QuickTour, which you can use to familiarize
yourself with operating devices using the touch screen.
Touch to familiarize yourself with operating devices using the touch
screen. QuickTour provides a short narration for each major area that
will automatically clear and move to the next topic. When it is finished it
returns you to the main menu.
The Quick Access Menu:
The buttons in the Quick Access Menu are always available, regardless of
what else is displayed on the touch screen. Touch these buttons for in-
stant access to:
• Music device controls such as CD players or the radio tuner
• Movie device controls such as DVD players or VCRs
• Editing features
• Setup features
• Listen modes such as stereo, Dolby Digital or DTS
• Sound controls, such as loudness or “Midnight” mode
Quick Access
Menu Device
Control/Menu
Section
What’s on PowerTouch?

How is PowerTouch Powered ?
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Moving Around
The Device Control/Menu Section: The device control section provides
the same kinds of access as the Quick Access menu, but with more struc-
ture. Use the Main menu to navigate through the feature menus to ex-
actly the feature or device you want to use.
Using these features, your Kenwood PowerTouch can store and display a
large number of tasks, making it easier for you to access features. You get
all the advantage of on-screen graphical display, without having to use a
TV screen!
For more information on using these icons, see “How Do I Use
PowerTouch?” on page 6.
How is PowerTouch Powered ?
Your new PowerTouch uses six AA (LR6) alkaline batteries and operates
in the following range:
STANDBY
POWER
ON/STANDBY
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VOLUMECONTROL
ENTER
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CONFIRM
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If you use PowerTouch outside of this range, PowerTouch’s display may
show incorrect information, or may not operate.
(VR-4900/VR-4700) : The remote control signal received by the main unit
is only the RF signal.
The control distance of the RF remote signal is about 10 meters provided
there is no obstacle.
(KRF-V9993D) : IR signals are transmitted and received.
20 ft
(6m) IR Transmitter
RF Remote Antenna
(VR-4900, VR-4700)
IR Sensor
(KRF-V9993D)

How is PowerTouch Powered ?
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As you use PowerTouch, be aware of the following:
• When PowerTouch’s operating range gets shorter or PowerTouch dis-
plays a low battery alarm, replace all 4 batteries (VR-4900, VR-4700)
or 6 batteries (KRF-V9993D). (see “Installing the Batteries” on page
32 of the Connections and Setup Guide.)
• Do not install the receiver where direct sunlight or high-frequency
fluorescent lighting can shine directly into the infrared remote sen-
sor. This can limit PowerTouch’s operating range.
How Do I Use PowerTouch?
Use your new PowerTouch to control your new receiver and most devices
attached to it. PowerTouch appears and functions a little differently from
traditional remotes. Because it can control so many different devices, it
displays a separate set of controls for each device on an LCD screen.
Only devices you have identified and connected to the receiver appear as
buttons on the touch screen. If you are “missing” a device’s icon on the
movies or music screen, make sure you have identified the device to the
PowerTouch. For more information on identifying devices to the
PowerTouch, see “Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch” in the Connec-
tions and Setup Guide.
How Do I Use PowerTouch ?

How is PowerTouch Powered ?
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Moving Around
Do not block the IR transmitter on the front panel of the receiver or on
PowerTouch. Even a brief blockage while it is transmitting (such as some-
one walking by) can cause the communication and feedback to become
erratic temporarily. If this happens, press CONFIRM and PowerTouch will
resume normal operation (you might need to reenter the interrupted com-
mand).
How Do I Move Around?
1. Press any button or touch the screen to activate PowerTouch’s display.
2. Use the stylus to touch the menu or control button you want to use.
Operation using the joystick:
Use the joystick to adjust the contrast of the PowerTouch screen. For de-
tails, see “To adjust the contrast” on page 63.
Also use the joystick when using the OSD (On-Screen Display) of the
DVD or LD player. (Certain functions may be restricted with some de-
vices.)
• Display a menu containing the OSD function.
• Press the OSD button or Menu. The menu is displayed on the TV
monitor screen.
• Select an item by tilting the joystick up/down or to the left/right.
• Press the joystick’s ENTER button to enter the selected item.
(With certain models, the selected item may also be established with
the other buttons.)
How Do I Use PowerTouch ?

How is PowerTouch Powered ?
Moving Around
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How Do I Enter Text?
Many of the control menus allow you to assign your own names to list
items (such as radio stations, CD titles, etc.).
To enter text for names:
1. Access the control screen with the item name you want to change.
You have accessed the appropriate screen if or appears on
the screen.
2. Touch or :
• Use the stylus to select characters from the keyboard.
• Touch to access to lowercase characters. Touch it again to ac-
cess special characters (such as @, !, &, etc.). Touch it a third time
to return to uppercase characters.
• Touch or to move back and forth between the characters.
• Touch to clear the last character you entered. Touch to
delete all the characters in the line.
How Do I Use PowerTouch ?

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Using Receiver
How Do I Adjust the Sound?
Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch
Your new receiver comes with the easiest—and most innovative— remote
you’ve ever seen. Its palm-sized illuminated screen displays clear icons
and menus. Because PowerTouch maintains two-way communication with
your receiver, it shows the result of your action right on its screen.
PowerTouch is a universal remote that can control hundreds of devices,
and is the first of its kind to offer infra-red compatibility with X-10, Lutron
lighting, and Makita drapery control systems, making it perfect for con-
trolling even the most elaborate home theater system. (VR-4900 and VR-
4700 only)
This chapter contains the following sections:
How Do I Adjust the Sound? page␣ 10
How Do I Operate Devices? page␣ 29
Movie Devices page␣ 31
Music Devices page␣ 39
How Do I Record? (Edit Mode) page␣ 59
How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display? page␣ 62
How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once? page␣ 65
How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment? page␣ 72

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Using Receiver
How Do I Adjust the Sound?
How Do I Adjust the Sound?
You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using the receiver’s
front panel or PowerTouch.
Turning the Speakers On
To turn on the front A (Room A with the VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) speak-
ers, press the DOOR OPEN/CLOSE key (VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) or press
the lower part of the door (VR-4700) to open the door and press the
SPEAKERS A key inside the door.
To turn on the front B (Room B with the VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) speak-
ers, press the SPEAKERS B key located in the door of the receiver’s front
panel. The lighting of a SPEAKERS (Aor B) lamp indicates that the cor-
responding set of speakers is on.
VR-4900/KRF-V9993D: If you select SPEAKERS B (Room B) while lis-
tening to a surround mode in Room A, the sound in Room A will auto-
matically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on surround made can-
not be selected.
VR-4700: If you select SPEAKERS B while listening to a surround mode,
the sound will automatically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on
surround made cannot be selected.
If you use speakers connected to amplifiers via the PRE OUT jacks, choose
Front A speakers.
L SPEAKERS R
INPUT
MODE CD2/TAPE 2 MONITOR LISTEN MODE SETUP SOUND MULTI
CONTROL
fi % P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND fi %
VR-4900/KRF-V9993D
Speaker indicators
L SPEAKERS R
INPUT
MODE CD2/TAPE 2 MONITOR LISTEN MODE SETUP SOUND MULTI
CONTROL
fi % P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND fi %
VR-4700
Speaker indicators