Kenwood 1090VR User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
1090VR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
[ About the supplied remote control...
Compared
to
standard
remote
controls,
the
remote
control
supplied
with
this
receiver
has
several
operation
modes.
These
modes
enable
the
remote
control
to
perform
on
screen
operations
and
control
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other
audio/video
components.
In
order
to
effectively
use
the
remote
control
it
is
important
to
read
the
operating
instructions
and
obtain
a
proper
understanding
of
the
remote
control
and
how
to
switch
tts
operation
modes
(etc.).
Using
the
remote
control
without
completely
understanding
its
design
and
how
to
switch
the
operation
modes
may
result
in
incorrect
operations.
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Before
applying
the
power
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Units are designed for operation as follows.
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*AC voltage selection AC voltage selector switch
The AC voitage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before Move switch lever to
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the match your line voltage
t f this switch matches your fin It If witlarsmall Screwanves
setting position of this your line voltage. If not, it or other pointed too!
must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direc-
tion.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
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OR MOISTURE.
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Unpacking
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the
most
from
your
remote
control
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4. Specifications
Remote operation of other components .
Other

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True home theater sound
This
receiver
incorporates
a
wide
variety
of
surround
modes
to
bring
you
maximum
enjoyment
from
your
video
software.
Select
a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ~33
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
The DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
format. Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more
powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo
This Surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked [10] [pousy sunnounn | .
The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in directivity enhancer circuit to control the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel
audio signals and reproduce a real sense of sound motion .
The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound
motion even when only the front and center speakers are used.
New DSP surround modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like
"ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", "STADIUM", "CHURCH" and "THEATER’, to add the “presence” associated with an arena, jazz club
or stadium (etc.) to the original signal. It is compatible with almost any kind of program source.
Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
In
addition
to
the
basic
receiver
and
OSD
operations,
the
remote
control
supplied
with
this
receiver
can
also
operate
almost
all
of
your
remote
controllable
audio
and
video
components.
Just
follow
the
simple
setup procedure
to
register the
components
you have connected.
~
(38,
Dual IR emitters
This
remote
controi
has
two
IR
emitters:
one
to
send
commands
ina
straight
line
over
long
distances,
allowing
you
tocontrol
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tne
receiver
and
your
other
components
from
farther
away;
and
one
for
wide
dispersion
of
commands
ina
closer
proximity,
for
near-fleid
operation
even
when
the
remote
control
is
not
pointed
gveeHy
at
the
respective
component.
—
(16.
MACRO play
The
MACRO
function
lets
you
perform
a
series
of
operations
automatically,
like
turning
ON
the
power
of
the
receiver
and
connected
components,
switching
the
input
selectors,
and
starting
playback.
(Be
sure
to
register
your
components
before
starting
the
macro
set
up
procedure.)
—
42.
FutureSet, automatic update feature
ues
function
lets
you
update
the
remote
control
so
it
can
operate
new
components
which
do
not
appear
in
the
setup
code
‘stat
the
end
of
the
manua!
Therefore,
the
remote
control
will
always
be
compatible.
!
Easy
surround
setup
and
operation
with
OSD
(On
Screen
Display)
Tris
funcuon
takes
advantage
of
your
monitor
TV
to
simplify
the
surround
setup
procedures
so
you
can
quickly
and
easily
;
“atch
the
surround
processing
to
your
speaker
system,
and
your
listening
environment.
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You
cam
also
use
OSD
during
playback
to
customize
the
DSP
surround
modes,
etc.
ca
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RDS (Radio Data System) tuner
The
receiver
is
equipped
with
a
RDS
tuner
that
provides
several
convenient
tuning
functions:
RDS
Auto
Memory,
to
automatically
preset
up
to
40
RDS
stations
broadcasting
different
programs;
station
name
display,
to
show
you
the
name
of
the
current
broadcast
station;
and
PTY
search
to
let
you
tune
stations
by
program
type.
~
27
On screen Radio Text
Although
most
RDS
compatible
tuners
and
receiver's
can
display
the
name
of
the
current
broadcast
station,
this
receiver
goes
one
step
further
by
allowing
you
to
display
the
station
name,
as
well
as
any
other
text
messages
broadcast
from
the
current
station,
in
large
easy
to
read
characters
on
the
screen
of
your
monitor
TV.
You
can
even
display
radio
text
from
an
RDS
Station
while
enjoying
a
different
source
component!
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27.
~
37.
PTY (Program TYpe) search
Lets
you
tune
stations
by
specifying
the
type
of
program
you
want
to
hear.
—
30,
TP (Traffic Program) search
The
TP
function
lets
you
search
for
programs
broadcasting
traffic
information
with
the
touch
of
a
single
button.
(32.
Dual
room
installation
capability
In
addition
to
the
standard
"A"
speaker
output
terminals
for
use
in
your
main
system,
this
receiver
also
incorporates
separate
"B"
speaker
terminals
and
"Room
B"
RCA
video
and
stereo
output
jacks.
This
system
lets
you
use
the
remote
control
to
control
and
output
audio
and
video
to
"Room
B"
independent
of
"Room
A."
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New
TRAITR
transistor
adopted
in
the
final
stage
Anew
TRAITR
transistor
which
features
superior
temperature
tracking
characteristics
has
been
adopted
in
the
final
stage
of
the
power
amplifier
block.
This
new
TRAITR
transistor
combines
a
temperature
compensation
resistor
with
an
emitter
resistor
and
final
transistor
to
provide
ideal
temperature
compensation
characteristics
and
minimize
distortion
caused
by
temperature
variations
How
to
use
this
manual
This
manual
is
divided
in
to
four
sections,
Preparations,
Operations,
Remote
Control,
and
Other.
Preparations
Snows
you
how
to
connect
your
audio
and
video
components
to
the
receiver
and
prepare
the
surround
processor.
We
ve
tried
to
make
setting
up
your
system
as
easy
as
possible.
However,
since
this
receiver
works
with
all
of
your
audio
and
video
components,
connecting
the
system
can
be
fairly
complex.
Operations
Shows
vou
how
to
operate
the
various
functions
available
from
the
receiver.
Remote Control
Shows
you
how
to
operate
the
various
functions
available
from
the
remote
control.
We've
designed
this
remote
contro!
to
integrate
your
entire
audio/video
system
and
let
you
operate
all
of
your
entertainment
components
—
your
TV,
VCR,
LD
player,
CD
player,
etc.
Remember
that
before
you
can
use
the
remote
control
to
operate
these
components,
they
must
be
registered
with
a
proper
setup
code
;
Other
Includes
additional
information
such
as:
a
list
of
setup
codes
for
registering
your
other
components,
a
troubleshooting
guide,
specifications,
and
a
reference
guide
to
the
remote
operations
available
for
registered
components.

RDS indicators
ROOM indicators
Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display
| Speaker indicators
SURROUND
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indicato AC3
Band indicators
3 STEREO indicator
S.DIRECT indicat
indicator
1080VR (En /K)
DSP indicator
or
TAPE 2
indicator
MEMORY indicator
ase AUTO indicator
cot STEREO indicator
TUNED inaicator
LOUDNESS indicator
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@ POWER key = 20
‘ise to switch the power ON/STANDBY
© Tone Control knobs - 2)
© Numeric keys
@ STANDBY indicator
62 cH DOWNMIX indicator
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mode
About the STANDBY indicator
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Use to turn on the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
mode
@® STEREO key
Use to cancel the surround mode
@ INPUT SELECTOR knob — 20.
@ PRO LOGIC key
Use to select the input sources.
® VOLUME CONTROL knob
@ PHONES jack
Use for headphone tistening
® DIRECT key
~ 26.
Use to tune radio stations directly by nu-
merica? input
@ MEMORY key
Use to store radio stations in the preset
~ 28. - 22.
memory
@ SPEAKERS A/Bkeys —.20. —45.
Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF.
@ AUTO key - 25
Use to select the auto tuning mode.
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VOLUME CONTROL
@ BAND key — 25.
Use to select the broadcast band
@ RDS keys — 21, = 30 = 32.
@ TUNING keys ~ 25.
Use to tune in radio broadcasts
@® DIMMER key -
Use to adjust the brightness of the display
@ MUTE key ah
Use to mute the sound.
@ TAPE 2 MONITOR key = 23,
Use to monitor a recording
@ LOUDNESS key ~ 2h
Use to activate the frequency weighting
network
@® DSP key ~ 34,
Use to turn on, or switch, the DSP mode.
@ AV AUX jacks = 10.
eR ANA RENE
This unit has a STANDBY indicator. When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the unit consumes a smai! amount of power to preserve the
memory. This is called STANDBY mode. This mode also lets you turn the power ON using the remote control.

@ POWER key 40.
Use to turn the receiver on and off.
Use in combination with the input selector
(AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV} keys and SHIFT key
to turn various components on and off.
® MACRO key ~ 42,
Use in combination with the AUDIO,
VIDEO, or TV keys to execute a series of
commands automatically (MACRO PLAY}
© VIDEO selector key = 38.
Selects the video inputs (VIDEO 1, VIDEO
2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, AVAUX) and sets the
remote to operate the component regis-
tered at the respective input
@ Multi control keys ~ 38.
Use to operate the selected component
and to operate the on-screen display.
@ REC key — 58
Use to operate the selected component.
@ TUNING/SKIP key =) = 5E
Use during the setup procedure to specify
various settings. Use to operate the tuner
or selected component.
@ SUBWOOFER key -37
Use in combination with the VOLUME +/-
keys to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
© FUNCTION SHIFT key (58.
Use in combination with the numeric keys
to execute alternate commands.
© Numeric keys — (58.
Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote supplied with the compo-
nent you are controling.
To access the functions printed above the
keys, Press within 3 seconds of pressing
the FUNCTION SHIFT key. Function avail-
ability varies for each component.
@ SHIFT key -(4.
Use in combination with the AUDIO and
VIDEO keys to change the remote contro!
mode without changing the input selector
or in combination with the POWER key to
turn on and off components programmed
into the remote.
@ TV selector key 38.
Sets the remote to operate a TV or cable
box {TV 1, TV 2, CABLE). This key does not
change the input selector on the receiver.
1OSOVR [En/K)
@ AUDIO selector key ~(38,
Selects the audio inputs (CD, TAPE1/MD.
TUNER, PHONO) and sets the remote to
operate the respective KENWOOD audio
component.
lf you connect audio components from
KENWOOD and other makers to the
TAPE1/MD or CD jacks, you can set the
remote to operate these components by
registering the appropriate setup code at
the respective input.
@ GUIDE key (88:
Use to activate the OSD menu functions of
registered components.
@ VOLUME key ~ (20°
Use to adjust the receiver volume.
© MUTE key (2:
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
© SOUND key ~ a.
Use to activate the Sound OSD and set the
remote to OSD control mode.
@ LISTEN MODE key -2n
Use to select the desired surround mode.
@ SETUP key ~ (8.
Use to activate the Setup OSD and set the
remote to OSD control mode.

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Make connections as shown below.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Antenna terminal connections
@ Push lever. @ Insert cord. © Return lever.
AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna
The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For stable
possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna.
cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors.
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor
¢ p, antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Q terminal.
AM loop antenna
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Loosen
screw
FM
outdoor
antenna
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Insert
antenna
cable
3. Tighten screw
4 Plug securely into 75 Q terminal.
5 Find the position that provides best reception
6 Fix both ends
75Q coaxial cable connection
Arrange the coaxial cable as illus- 2 Open the antenna adaptor. @ Remove the inner conductor from
trated Open the claws with the fingers to the groove of pole A and insert it in
release the lock and pull out the the groove of pole B.
cover.
© Close the cover andcon-
nect the adaptor to the
antenna terminal.
4 Insertinto the slit on
the clip Fasten the
bands A and B,using
a parr of pliers
mettre

Connectin
audio
c
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Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, be sure
to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the
components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all
connections are completed.
SYSTEM CONTROL jacks
For SYSTEM CONTROL con-
nections to KENWOOD com-
ponents ~ 2
SYSTEM
CONTROL
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SYSTEM CONTROL
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© Biixss SYSTEM CONTROL switch
mponents
Microcomputer malfunction
If
operation
is
not
possible
or
an
erroneous
display
appears,
even
though
all
connections
have
been
made
properly,
reset
the
microcomputer
referring
to
“In
case
of
difficulty”.
~
55.
To AC wall outlet
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Ventilation fan
The ventilation fan runs during high-power reproduction. To
allow for proper ventilation, maintain a certain distance be-
tween the wall and the rear of the component.
Caution regarding placement
(except for U.S.A. and Canada)
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around
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Cassette deck 2* or
graphic equalizer
Cassette deck 1 or
MD recorder
CD player
Record player
the unit (from the largest outer dimensions, including projec-
tions} equal to, or greater than shown below:
Left and right panels: 10 cm, Rear panel: 10 cm, Top panel: 50 cm
*Do not connect a System Control cord to a cassette deck
connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.
‘cords
frmiy
Loose
connections
may
prevent
proper
sound
transmission
or
produce
noise.
'e
to
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet
before
plugging
or
unplugging
any
connection
cords.
Plugging
/
unplugging
connection
without
disconnecting
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
and
may
damage
the
unit.
reat
cummect
power
cords
from
components
whose
power
consumption
is
larger
than
what
is
indicated
on
the
AC
outlet
at
the
rear
of

Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the
components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Video deck or video camera
o Loos
LD player
Video deck 1
Video inputs and outputs
About the S-VIDEO jacks
o=-——
S-VIDEO cord
Use the S-VIDEO jacks to make connections
to video components with S-VIDEO IN/OUT
jacks.
¢ tf you use the S-VIDEO jacks to connect your
video playback components, be sure to use
the S-VIDEO jacks when connecting your
monitor and video recording components.
¢ When both S-VIDEO and normal video plugs
are connected to the MONITOR OUT Jacks,
the receiver's on screen display is output
from the S-VIDEO jack only.
Yellow RCA
pin cord
VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
Audio inputs and outputs
(Red and white RCA pin cords)

Digital connections
Make connections as shown below.
The
digital
in
jacks
can
accept
either
Dolby
Digital
(AC-3)
or
PCM
signals
(the
input
signal
type
is
detected
automatically).
When
connecting
the
related
system
components,
be
sure
to
also
refer
to
the
instruction
manuals
supplied
with
the
components you are connecting.
Do
not
connect
the
power
cord
to
a
wall
outlet
until
all
connections
are
completed.
Connect components capable of output-
ting Dolby Digital (AC-3) or standard PCM
format digital signals.
VIDEO2 ;
(OPTICAL)|
VIDEO4
6 AC-3 i aati
@
DIGITAL,
|
RCA
pin
cord
IN
|
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AC-3
RF
Demodulator
DEM-999D
(Optional)
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POWER = LOCK
3 fe
© ©
@ POWER indicator
Lights
(red)
when
the
power
switch
(@)}
is
set
to
ON
.
@ LOCK indicator
Lights
when
an
AC-3
RF
signal
is
input
to
the-AC-3
RF
INPUT
jack
(@).
© AC-3 DIGITAL OUTPUT (coaxial)
Connect
this
Jack
to
the
coaxial
AC-3
DIGITAL
iN
jack
on
your
receiver.
It
outputs
AC-3
coaxial
digital
signals
when
the
POWER
(@)
is
set
to
ON
and
an
AC-3
RF
signal
is
input
to
the
AC-3
RF
INPUT
jack
(@).
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(AUDIO)
Component with an AC-3 (or
PCM) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
Connect the video signal and analog
audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
(See "Connecting video components")
Optical fiber cable
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
(AUDIO) | Component with an AC-3 (or
RCA pin cord LPCM) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
Connect the video signal and analog
audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks.
(See "Connecting video components’”,)
F AC-3 RF OUT
{AUDIO}
RCA pin cord
To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT.
Connect the LD player to the (optional) KENWOOD RF
digital demodulator (DEM-999D). Then connect the
demodulator to the VIDEO 4 DIGITAL IN.
Connect
the
video
signal
and
analog
audio
signals
to
the
VIDEO
4 jacks.
(See
"Connecting
video
components”)
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lated
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een
TN
ee
EXTERNAL DC SUPPLY DC 12V
@ AC-3 RF INPUT
Connect this jack to the AC-3 RF OUTPUT jack on your LD player.
© POWER switch
Use to switch the power ON/OFF.
G DC IN (12V) jack
Connect this jack and inlet power cord to the AC adaptor supplied with
your demodulator. Connect the power cord to a wail outlet after
completing all of the other connections.
Place the power supply away from the demodulator,
receiver, and any antennas.

le system control
soos as
aes
A
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of
convenient system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown
below.
X88 Made : lets you combine [XS XSB, and Xf terminals
(LTB) Mode : for (GLB) terminals only
This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL16] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch to the [XS8] mode, follow
the instructions in “SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]” below.
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode. The underlined portion represents the setting of the system contro! mode
[SL16} (XSB) Receiver [SL16] IxS8]
[SL16] MD recorder [SL16} MD recorder
[SL16][XSI[XS8][XR] | Cassette deck 2onin5, [SL16] [XS] [X$8] [XR] Cassette deck | 25 GN,
[SL16]
[XS]
[X$8]
CD
player
so
[SL16]
[XS]
[XS8]
CD
player
-
[XS] Record player {X$] Record player
* In order to take advantage of the system control operations, the components must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CD player it must
be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to the TAPE1/MD jacks. When using more than one
CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system control.
¢ Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL16] system control mode Be sure to use the [XS8] system control mode
when making system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
«Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and {XS8] equipment for system operations. If your :
equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do not connect any system contro! cords. Even without Ne, gf
i system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without effecting performance. he — { [=
| (Notes) 2 Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may oe Py 4
cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. "es we
3. Be sure tne system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system contro! terminals.
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
SWITCHING
FROM
[SL16]
TO
[XS8]
Remote
Control
You
can
easily
change
the
system
contro!
mode
by
adjusting
the
S
yOu
operate
tis
unit
with
the
system
remote
supplied
with
the
position
of
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
switch
on
the
rear
panel.
j;
recever
;
Do
this
operation
after
completing
all
connections.
Automatic
Operation
(except
[XR]
equipment)
JISL
16
For
{SL16]
When
you
Start
playback
from
a
source
component,
the
input
selector
on
tnis
unit
Switches
to
that
component
automatically
1XS
8
For
[xss]
Synchronized
Recording
(except
[XR]
equipment)
+
This
operation
will
not
effect
items
stored
in
the
memory.
Lets
vou
synchronize
recording
with the
start
of
piayback
when
+
After
switching
the
system
control
mode,
turn
the
power
off
and
i recoraina from CD. MD or anaiog discs then on once to confirm the new setting.
Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components
* Once you finish making the system connections, be sure to register the appropriate setup code for each component. = 38.
*
if
you
own
remote
contrcilable
KENWOOD
audio
components
that
are
not
compatible
with
system
control
(or
cannot
be
combined
with
your
other
system control
components},
registering the
setup
code
enables
you
to
control
those
components
using
the
remote
control
supplied with
this
unit
(without
connecting
system
contro!
cords).
To
register
setup
codes
for
your
remote
controllable
KENWOOD
audio
components,
see
“Registering
setup
codes
for
other
components’
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38

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Strip
coating.
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Loosen.
@
Insert.
@
Secure.
*
Never
short
circuit
the
+
and
—
speaker
cords.
¢ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the
speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the
sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.
Front Speakers A
(6Q~16Q)
Left
mae Connection of banana plugs
O Secure.
@ Insert.
SF
CENTER
SPEAKER
{6-1642)
© - Center Speaker
(62Q~16Q)
®
SURROUND SPEAKERS
® 6-16.)
Surround Speakers
(6Q~16Q) Left
subwoofer . (Be sure to connect both surround speakers)
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PRE OUT connections
This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power
amplifier as shown in the example below. Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the
speaker.
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Be sure to set the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position when using the PRE OUT jacks in Room A.
No sound is output from the SUBWOOFER jack when the SPEAKERS A key is set to the OFF position.
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Subwoofer
Surround speakers
Power amp

Setting up the system
1OSOVR (En /K)
Making connections to another room (ROOM B) |
The
following
connections
allow
you
to
connect
your
main
system
to
a
monitor
TV
and
speaker
system
located
in
another
area
(ROOM
B).
The
monitor
TV
can
be
connected
directly
to
the
SECOND
ROOM
PRE
OUT
VIDEO
jack.
To
connect
the
speakers,
use
either
of
the
connections described below.
To
select
the
input
and
adjust
the
voiume
(etc.)
for
your
other
area
(ROOM
B),
set
the
remote
control
to
the
ROOM
B
operation
mode.
FRONT SPEAKERS B connections (1 ):
These connections aliow you to connect the speakers in ROOM
B directly to the receiver without using an additional power
amplifier. The sound from the main system (ROOM A) automati-
cally switches to stereo when SPEAKERS B are turned on. ~_48.
Monitor TV
Speakers (.2:)
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REPEATER
1
RECIEVER
IN
(4)
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The following connections are only available for models sold
in the U.S.A. and Canada.
RELAY CONTROL (2):
» Gesianed to operate external devices and 1s
™ tne Xantecn 599-00 Pulse Switching Module or
is Do not exceed maximum current by connecting
Multiple 539-00 modules. Please consult the owner's manual
of the external device for compatibility and installation
instructions before attempting connections to your new
receiver. Improper installation, or connection of non-com-
patible equipment, may damage this control output. Please
consult the dealer where the external equipment was pur-
chased or a competent installation specialist for more infor-
mation. ~_57
— 45.
SECOND ROOM PRE OUT connections (.2 ):
Use these connections if you want to enjoy surround sound from «
your main system (ROOM A) while outputting another source to ©
ROOM B. Connecting @ speaker cord directly to a SECOND |
ROOM PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the
speaker. Connect the SECOND ROOM PRE OUT jacks to_pow- .
ered speakers or power amplifiers connected to speakers. ;
A.
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;
/ ) ROOM A iI \
oof (Main System) \
IR RECEIVER IN (4):
This input lets you connect an external IR receiver to enable
remote control of this unit even if It is located in a cabinet or
behind glass doors (etc.). The external IR receiver works the
same as the IR receiver located on the front of this unit. This input
Is compatible with Xantech 291-80. 480-30, 490-30 and similar
models. — $1.
IR REPEATER OUT (5):
These outputs let you connect IR repeaters to contro! compo-
nents located in cabinets or behind glass doors (etc.). The
repeaters send out signals corresponding to those of the remote
control supplied with the respective equipment. These outputs
are compatible with Xantech 282-00. 286-00, 283-00 and similar
models. — 57.
The IR REPEATER OUT terminals may only used when an
external IR receiver is connected to the IR RECEIVER IN
terminal. ©

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OSOVR [En/K}
Loading the batteries
@ Remove the cover. @ Insert the batteries. © Close the cover.
‘
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter tives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks.
«| 2. Replace ail four batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate or if the
Notes remote control blinks 5 times when you push a key. The remote control is designed to retain set up codes in memory while you change
batteries.
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction.
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Operating distance Remote sensor
This remote control has two IR emitters: one to send commands
In a Straight line over long distances, allowing you to control the
receiver and your other components from farther away; and one
for wide dispersion of commands in a closer proximity, for near-
fieid operation even when the remote control is not pointed
directly at the respective component.
Model: RC-RO905
infrared ray system
ne FN DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear
1 to tne correct setting that prevaiis in the area to which
: smipped, However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHAN-
NEL SP ACE setting is not matched to the area where the unit Is
to be used, tor instance, when you move from area 1 to area 2 or
vice versa, desired reception of AM / FM broadcasts is not
expected in this case. change the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHAN-
NEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area corresponding to
the tapieg Tne FM DE-EMPHASIS ts switched over at the same
time
CHANNEL FM
e When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE freq. DE-EMPHASIS
SPACE ae first Sheen the sie cord, at reset the channel ; U.S.A., Canada, and South FM: 100 kHz Saag
space SUED connect the power cord again, and turn the power on. "AMetiGanl COURTIOS AM: 10 kHz H
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz
2 | Other countries

1O9QVR (En/K}
This receiver incorporates an on screen display (OSD) fea-
ture to simplify the surround setup procedure by providing
large easy to read graphic information.
The section below shows you how to operate the on-screen
display. Read this first before going on to the surround setup
procedures on the following pages.
© Set the POWER key to ON.
¢ Turn on your monitor TV.
Preparations
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On-screen operations consist of moving the arrow icon to select items from the screen.
Press the SOUND or SETUP key.
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Pressing either the SOUND or SETUP key au- |
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SOUND
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how you press the keys
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AND
| To quit the OSD mode:
; @ Press the SOUND or SETUP key again.
@ Press either the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key to cancel the OSD
remote control mode.
¢ The remote control automatically switches to OSD mode when an on-
screen display appears in your monitor TV.
EXAMPLE: moving the pointer to an icon at right.
EXAMPLE: when the pointer is
moved to the DSP command.
3 STEREO DSP.
¢ If no icons are located in the direction you pressed, the pointer may
move in a different direction to locate the nearest object
Press the > key.
¢ To confirm an item, press the BAND (»/It) key located in the center of
the remote control after moving the pointer to the item you want to
select
The DSP screen appears.
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Surround
set
up.
To obtain the most possible enjoyment from the receiver's various surround modes, be sure to complete the surround set up
as shown below.
Speaker placement.
Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front
speakers are required for all surround modes.
Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image
and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a center speaker when
using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode.
Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the
listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meter above the ears of
the listeners. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere.
Center speaker
= / a Subwoofer
Front speaker \ Required for surround playback.
Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.
/ Surround speaker e Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above, if you don't
have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you can divide those signals between the available
speakers in the foliowing steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the
speakers you have available.
¢ Pressing the MAIN icon lets you access
the main sound menu. — 35,
3 Select the speakers and enter the speaker distance.
© Specify the type of speakers you connected to the receiver.
Move the pointer downward (icon turns blue).
Use the TUNING/SKIP keys to specify the setting you desire.
Press the BAND (p/11) key to confirm the setting (icon turns yellow).
Repeat steps 2: and 3 to specify a setting for each speaker type.
° Be sure to specify settings for each speaker type before continuing to the next
screen.
SW : Subwoofer
ON: Select when using a subwoofer.
OFF: Select when not using a subwoofer.
LR: Front speakers (left and right)
SML (smal!): Select when using a relatively small front speakers.
LRG (large): Select when using a relatively large front speakers.
C : Center speaker
SML (small): Select when using a relatively small center speaker.
| LRG (large): Select when using a relatively large center speaker.
OFF: Select when not using a center speaker.
S : Surround speakers (left and right)
SML (small): Select when using a relatively small surround speaker.
LRG (large): Select when using a relatively large surround speaker.
OFF: Select when not using surround speakers.
Bwn —
© Continue to the SP.LVL (speaker level) screen.

Preparing for surround sound
1OSOVR (En/K)
Adjust the volume levels of each speaker.
Listen
to
the
test
tone
and
adjust
the
volume
level
of
each
speaker
so
that
they
all
produce
the
test
tone
at
the
same
volume
level.
Z
©
Select
the
test
tone
type.
|
AUTO
:
The
test
tone
switches
between
each
speaker
in
regular
intervais.
MANUAL
:
The
test
tone
only
comes
from
the
selected
speaker
(displayed
in
blue).
3) OFF : Stops the test tone.
© Adjust the Volume level of each speaker.
‘SPEAKER
1
Listen
to
the
test
tone
and
select
the
speaker
you
want
to
adjust.
Re
*
LEVEL
¢
The
selected
speaker
icon
turns
blue
and
the
speaker
name
and
level
appear
(at
the
bottom
of
f
the screen} to show that it can be adjusted.
7)
2
Listen
to
the
test
tone
and
adjust
the
volume
level
of
the
speaker
(+10
dB)
using
the
TUNING/SKIP
keys
on
the
remote
control.
:
e
TUNING/SKIP
-
:
Lowers
the
volume
TUNING/SKIP
+
:
Raises
the
volume
¢ Adjust the subwoofer as you desire.
© Continue to the SP.DIST (speaker distance) screen.
G Enter the speaker distance.
Enter
the
distance
from
your
listening
position
to
the
front
(left
or
right),
center,
and
rear
(left
or
right)
speakers.
If
both
front
(or
rear)
speakers
are
not
the
same
distance
from
the
listening
position,
enter
the
distance
to
the
closest
speaker.
© Select the speaker.
The
speaker
name
turns
biue.
An
arrow
icon
appears
to
indicate
the
selected
speaker.
© Enter the speaker distance.
Use TUNING/SKIP on the remote contro! to select the appropriate distance.
DISTANCE
The
distance
!s
adjustable
from
0.0meters
(0
feet)
to
9.Ometers
(30
feet)
in
0.3meter
{1
foot)
‘ A
steps
NCENTERI
--|-
@
RR.
|
©
Continue
to
the
IN
LVL
(input
level)
screen.
6
Adjust
the
audio
input
level
of
the
connected
components.
»
LEVEL
INDICATOR
lights
during
playback
if
the
signal
being
input
from
an
analog
source
Is
too
large.
If
this
occurs,
use
this
eer
to
attenuate
the
input
level
for
that
source
@ Select the input.
1
Use
TUNING/SKIP
on
the
remote
control
to
select
the
desired
input.
2
Move
the
pointer
downward.
SET UP
© Select an input level.
The
input
level
is
adjustable
in
3
levels.
Use
TUNING/SKIP
on
the
remote
contro!
to
select
the
smallest level required to extinguish the LEVEL INDICATOR (normally, set to 0 dB)
0 dB ++ -3 dB ++ -6dB
LEVEL
©
Press
the
SETUP
key
on
the
remote
to
turn
off
the
on-screen
display.
©
Press
either
VIDEO,
AUDIO,
or
TV
key
on
the
remote
to
cancel
the
OSD
remote
control
mode.
This completes the surround setup.

Preparations ¢Turn on the power to the related compo-
nents.
Listening to a source component
Turn on the receiver.
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ON/STANDBY
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3 | Select the source you desire.
INPUT SELECTOR
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Start playback from the selected source.
5 Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
« (CY)
DOWN uP
Decrease volume
Increase volume
VOSOVR {En/K}
¢ Surround modes cannot be activated when both SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B are set to ON. For details on the SPEAKERS B button,
see “Controlling the sound in another room (ROOM By". 45.
¢ Be sure to set the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position when using the
PRE OUT jacks in Room A. No sound is output from the SUBWOOFER
jack when the SPEAKERS A key is set to the OFF position.
The input sources change as shown below:
1: TUNER (Frequency display)
2 “PHONO"("PHONO"™*)
3 "VIDEO1" ("SAT"*)
4 "VIDEO2" ("LD"*)
5. "VIDEO3" ("VCR"*)
6
7
8
9
‘4
“VIDEO4" ("DSS"*)
“AV AUX”
"CD" ("CD"*)
9 “TAPE1/MD" ("TAPE"*)
* Once setup codes are registered in the remote contra, the input name
display changes according to the name of the registered component,
Example: if you register a VCR at the VIDEO 1 jacks, "VCR1" appears
instead of "VIDEO 1”. : — 38,
¢ Both the default input name and the component type (.e., " VIDEO1
"VCR1'") are shown in the on screen display when the OSD mode is
set to ON. ~ 37.
e When using the remote contro! after initial setup, any inputs that have
not been registered with a setup code are deleted from the cyclic list
(except for the "AV AUX" VIDEO input). — 40,
e The INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel of the receiver always cycies
through ail inputs.
Volume display
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