Kenwood VR-409 User manual

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FCCWARNING
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 lose the authority to operate this equipment ifan
unauthorized change or modification ISmade.
NOTE:
Th1.sequipment 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 deslgned to provide reasonable protection against harmful
Interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause
harmful Interference to radio communications, if it ISnot Installed and
used in accordance with the Instructions. However, there ISno guaran-
tee that Interference will not occur in a particular Installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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 followlng 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.
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( Noteto CATVsystemmstallec
This reminder ISprovided to call the CATVsystem tnstaller’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
AS an ENERGY STAR@ Partner, Kenwood Corpora-
tion has determlned that this products meets the
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ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because It could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners contalnlng oil, for
they may deform the plastic component.
Caution . Read the pages marked
safe operation. carefully to ensure
-4 Beforeapplyingthepower ................... 2
a Safety precautions .............................................. 2
Unpacking .......................................................... 2
How to use this manual ...................................... 4
Special features ................................................. .4
Namesandfunctionsofparts.. .............. 5
Settingupthesystem......................... 7
Connecting audio components ........................... 7
Connecting video components ........................... 8
Connecting a DVD player .................................... 8
Digital connections ............................................. 9
Connecting to the AUX IN jacks.. ...................... 10
Connecting the antennas.. ................................ 10
Connecting the system control ......................... 11
Connecting the speakers .................................. 12
PRE OUT connections ...................................... 12
Channel space switchtng .................................. 13
Preparing the remote control ............................ 13
Preparingforsurroundsound............... 14
Speaker settings ............................................... 14
Normalplayback.............................. 16
Preparing for playback ...................................... 16
Listening to a source component ..................... 16
Adjusting the sound .......................................... 17
Recording...................................... 18
Recording audio (analog sources) .................... 18
Recording video ................................................ 18
Recording audio (digital sources) ...................... 18
Listeningtoradiobroadcasts............... 19
Tuning radio stations ........................................ 19
Presetting radio stations manually .................... 20
Receiving preset stations.. ................................ 20
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ......20
Ambienceeffects....................... .,.... .2l
Surround modes ............................................... 21
Surround play ................................................... 23
DVD 6-channel playback .................................. 24
Convenient functions ........................................ 24
4a In caseofdifficulfy .,.......... ,,,........ .,,, 26
3 Specifications,.......... ,,................... .27
Qurckstartguide............................... 1
fromyourremotecontrol..................... 3
Remoteoperationof othercomponents... 11
In caseofdifficu/ty ...... .,., ................. 14