Kenwood KR-200HT User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KR-200HT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This
manual
contains
instructions
for
two
models.
Model
availability
and
features
|
(functions)
may
differ
depending
on
country
and
sales
area.
|
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Before applying power
Before applying power |» caution: Read mis se
KA-200HT {En/K]
e safe operation.
Unit are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A.
and
Canada
.-
AC126
V
only
Europe
and
U.K.
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AC
230
V
only
Australia
.
AE
240
V
only
China
and
Russia
AC
226
V
only
“Other countries. AC 110-120/220-240 V switchable
*AC
voltage
selection
AC
voltage
selector
switch
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
voltage
ON
eaoy
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
men
|
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
outlet,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
=I)
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
If
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
accordance
with
the
following
direction
L_»
Note
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage
due to improper setung of the AC voltage selector switch Move switch lever to match your line vaitage
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
: DO NOT OPEN
: Read this section carefully fo ensure Sate operation.
A Nacat cay
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
1S
IN-
TENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE”
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)
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.
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
immediately.
{f
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
the
shipping
company
without
delay
Only
the
consignee
{the
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carrier
for
shipping
damage.
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future.
SCEEES
Accessories
FM
indoor
antenna
(1)
AM
loop
antenna
(1)
Loap
antenna
stand
(1)
‘
\
/
Remote
control
unit
{1}
Batteries
(RE/AA)
(2}
.
satel,

KR-2O0HT (En /K}
Specialfeatures
DOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STERE
The
surround
system
reproduces
video
software
programs
carrying
the
({)[bastexaxc]
mark
with
similar
acoustic
effects
to
movie
theaters.
The
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
mode
cantrols
the
audio
signals
of
the
Front
Left/Right,
Center
and
Rear
surround
channels
using
the
built-in
directivity
enhancer
circuit
to
reproduce
the
feeling
of
sound
motions
very
realistically.
The
DOLBY
3STEREO
mode
can
reproduce
the
motions
of
sound
even
when
only
the
front
and
center
speakers
are
used,
by
providing
proper
acoustic
position
using
the
directivity
enhancer
circuit.
SRS 3D Stereo
The
SRS
(Sound
Retrieval
System)
is
an
innovative
system
simulating
a
3-dimensional
sound
space,
which
features
clearly
improved
feelings
of
depth,
sound
field
extension
and
acoustic
image
positioning
as
well
as
a
widened
listening
area.
Contents
Before applying power
AN Before applying power
Ay Safety precautions
Special features .
System connection.
Connections of Audio and Video components
About the system control connections
Connections of speakers...
Connections of antenna...
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE SWitCH oo...
Controls and indicators
Operation of remote control unit.
Playing music
Sound adjustment functions
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Broadcast
Reception
.
17
Receiving broadcast stations ........... .
Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequene|
Staring radio stations in memory (Station preset)...
Receiving a preset Station oo... cesses:
Receiving all preset stations in order (PCALL).
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Recording of video source (VIDEO2 -» VIDEQ1
.
Operation of video components
Presence play ..
Adjustments for surround pla
Surround BBY occ lee
SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System}
In case of difficulty ..
A. Specifications

Connections of Audio and Video components.
PoE RNa OES
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related compo-
nents. ,
A Do not plug in the power lead until atl connections are
completed.
KR-200HT [En/K]
oe
Malfunction of microcomputer
if operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the micro-
computer referring to “In case of difficulty”. 26
Video deck 1, cassette deck 1
OUT or MD recorder
=
4
Audio
=|
foo
[-Je} ===) =s 2]
;
“1
IN System
control cord
Video deck 2 or DVD/LD player
*1 The system control cordcan
be connected when a
uso OUT on
KENWOOD audio compo-
nent system is connected.
Be00
REC] PLAY
IN OUT
Shape of AC outlets
U.S.A., CANADA and
China
Australia
Other countries
/ L—
BE )
<4
To wall
AC outiet
\ Monitor TV
Video IN
System control cord
Multiple CD player
oseR Pees
Turntable
*2 Do not connect system control cord to the cassette
deck connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.
Caution regarding placement
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada}
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the
unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections}
equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left andright panels : 10cm
Rear panel :10em
Top panel

About
the
system
control
connections
Be
KR-200HT [En /K)
system control operations.
(SLTIB}
Mode:
for
GLB
terminals
only
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control mode.
Multipie
CD Piayer
System
control
cord
ISL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR}
[SL16] [xS] [xs8]
Connecting
system
control
cords
after
connecting
a
KENWOOD
audio
component
system
lets
you
take
advantage
of
convenient
There
are
two
KENWOOD
system
control
modes.
Make
connections
according
to
the
groups
of
terminal
symbols
shown
below.
iXSB
Mode:
lets
you
combine
Xe,
xs),
and
XS
terminals
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
BETWEEN
[XS8]
AND
[SL16)”
below.
Some
CD
players
and
cassette
decks
are
not
compatible
with
the
[SL16]
sy:
making
system
connections
with
equipment
that
is
not
{SL16]
compatible
i
@Some
MD
players
are not
system
control
compatible.
You
cannat
make
system
control
connections
to
this
kind
of
equipment.
EXAMPLE: [SL16} mode connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control mode.
Turntable
[SL16] [XS8]
System
IsL16) conta
cord
Multiple
CD Player
‘stem
control
mode.
Be
sure
to
use
the
[XS8]
system
control
mode
when
[$L16] [XS] [X$8] [XR]
(SL16) [XS] [xS8)
Qorgs
cause a malfunction and darnage your equipment
1.
[SL16}
equipment
cannot
be
combined
with
[XRI,
{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
system
controi
cords,
norma
operations
can
be
carried
out
without
affecting
performance
2.
Donot
connect
system
control
cords
to
any
components
other
than
those
specified
by
KENWOOD.
It
may
3.
Be
sure
the
system
control
plugs
are
inserted
all
the
way
in
to
the
system
control
terminals
a’
“saa
_
ABOUT
THE
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
Remote
Control
(possible
when
the
system
control
mode
i
matches).
Lets
you
operate
source
components
with
the
system
remote
supplied with this unit.
Automatic
Operation
(Except
[XR]
equipment)
When
you
start
playback
from
a
source
component,
the
input
selector
on
this
unit
switches
to
that
component
automatically.
(Except
TAPE
2)
:
Synchronized
Recording
(Except
[XR]
equipment)
Lets
you
synchronize
recording
with
the
start
of
playback
when
recording
from
CD,
MD.
SWITCHING
BETWEEN
[XS8]
AND
[SL16]
The
system
contro!
mode
can
be
switched
over
easily
with
the
following operation.
@
Unpiug
the
AC
power
cord
from
the
wall
outlet
@
Set
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
switch
on
the
tear
panel
to
the
desired
position
©
Onna
(SB)
GL)
@
This
operation
does
not
affect
the
items
stored
in
memory.
1.
Connect
all
cords
firmly.
lf
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
Notgs)
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
4,
If
the
system
control
cords
or
audio
cords
are
not
connected
properly,
the
remote
control
or
automatic
operation
between
system
components
will not work properly

KR-200HT [En/K)
Powered Center speaker Speaker system
sub-woofer (8Q ~ 160} (8Q ~ 16Q)
R L
re)
war
@
Push
lever.
l
~~ *
@ Insert cord.
R L
Surround speakers
{4Q ~ BQ)
@ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted. -3e
@f 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.
Connect a sub woofer it you want to enhance the bass sound. The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a builtin amp.

Connection of antenna.
|
Connection
method
to
each
antenna
terminal
KF-200HT [En/K]
i
@
Push
lever.
@
Insert
cord.
©
Return
lever.
if
:
a
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rl
el
wa Sy Le
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:
1
J]
wy:
AM
loop
antenna
connection
The
supplied
antennas
for
indoor
use.
Place
it
as
far
as
possible
from
the
main
system,
TV
set,
speaker
cords
and
power
cord,
and
set
it
to
a
direction
which
provides
the
best
reception
i
ANTENNA
aM
iy
:
—F
— &d x
!
L
»
rr
(Eg
|
a
FM
indoor
antenna
connection
FM
outdoor
antenna
connection
The
accessory
antenna
is
tor
temporary
indoor
use
only:
For
stable
signal
reception
we
recommend
using
an
outdoor
antenna.
Remove
the
indoor
antenna if you connect one outdoors
Lead
the
75
Q
coaxial
cable
connected
to
the
FM
outdoor
antenna
into
the
room
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
75
&2
terminal
Pull out while rotating
ANTENNA
When using a commercially-available
T-shaped indoor antenna (300 ),
connect it to these terminals
(Remove
the
provided
indoor
antenna
if
you
connect
a
T-shaped
indoor
antenna,}
=

KR-200HT (En/K?
FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada}
The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel is
set to the correct setting that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting
is not matched to the area where the unit 1s to be used; for instance,
when you moved 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 / CHANNEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area
corresponding to the table. The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at
the same time
e@When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier, then
reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn
the power on
a
75ys
AM 10kHz
= FM 100kH2
Area
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
FM DE-
EMPHASIS
U.S.A., Canada,
Hawaii, South
American countries
FM: 100kHz
AM: 10kHz
75 ps
N
Other countries
FM: 50kHz
AM: 9kHz
50 ys

SURROUND
Indicator
3 STEREO
indicator
KR-2O0HT
(En/k)
MEMORY ind:cator
TAPE 2 indicator H
NB. circuit
Source Cnrect
af indicator
1
DIRECT
stereo
reception
indicator
Indicator ; 3. ST
Broad ft — | | AUTO tuning/AUTO.
indicates STEREO Frequency display TUNED incicator
indicator Input disolay,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display
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KENWOOD
eur meuscron
@POWER
key
@AUTO
key
@DISPLAY
key
Press to switch the power ON and OFF
@ STANDBY indicator
OSRS 3D indicator .
Lights when the SRS 3D system is ON
O SPEAKERS indicator :
Lights when the speakers are ON
OSTEREO key - 24.
Press to turn the surround mode OFF
@DOLBY PRO LOGIC key ery
@DOLBY 3 STEREO key 2a,
OSRS
3D
key
~
B,
OINPUT SELECTOR knob
Rotate to select the input source
@VOLUME CONTROL knob
@ PHONES jack
Plug headphones into this jack
Press to select the tuning mode from the
auto tuning and manual tuning modes. +(4Z,
Press and hold the AUTO key for more than
2 seconds to switch the VIDEO1 display to
another input display :
@® SPEAKERS key
Press to turn the speakers ON and OFF
@ DIRECT key - a
Press when tuning a broadcast station by
entering the digits of its frequencies
@ MEMORY key +O"
Press when registering a broadcast sta-
tion in the preset memory
@ Numeric keys (1 to 0, +10)
@BAND key ~Gz
Press to switch the broadcasting band
Press ta switch the displayed information
between the surround mode display and
input selector display
Press and hold the DISPLAY key for more
than 2 seconds to switch the display bright-
ness.
@TUNING
keys
(vv,
A}
-Gin
Press
to
select
a
radio
station
@TAPE
2
MONITOR
key
~
6)
Press to monitor the sound being re-
corded, etc
@N.B. key Ga,
Press to compensate for the insuffi-
ciency in the base sound
@P.CALL
keys
(Vv.
A)
-
oR
Press
to
select
one
of
the
preset
sta-
tions
@ SOURCE DIRECT key ~84)
Press to listen to the source sound with
a higher sound quality
About the STANDBY indicator
This
unit
has
@
STANDBY
indicator,
the
lighting
of
which
indicates
that
a
small
amount
of
current
is
supplied
to
back
up
the
internal
memory
of
the
unit.
This
status
1s
referred
to
as
the
standby
mode
of
the
unit.
In
this
mode,
the
power
of
the
unit
can
be
switched
ON
from
the
remote
control
unit
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KR-2O0HT [En/K}
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,
Names
of
keys
and
th
The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD
recorder connected to the recieiver through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the
instruction manuals of these components.
Model: RC-ROSO5
Infrared ray system
Numeric keys POWER key
Usedas
the
numeric
keys
of
the
input
source
[|
Press
to
switch
ON/OFF
the
power
of
this
component
being
selected
peta
unit
as
well
as
the
KENWOOD
components
connected toit
through system
control
cords.
KENWOOD
INPUT keys
Press to select the input.
The AV AUX key cannot be used
Oty with the KR-200HT.
Refer to the remote control key corre-
spondence table on the next page.
MUTE key
Press to mute sound temporarily.
CENTER MODE key ~ 2.
Press to select the center mode in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode
VOLUME CONTROL keys
Press to adjust the volume
SETUP key 4k +22,
Press to set up the balance or surround play
LISTEN MODE key ~ae
Press to select the type of the surround
mode
ets
LEVEL CONTROL keys = -233. - 22, SOUND key fi: - 2s,
Press to adjust the tone or during setup of fer" “00 Press to adjust the tone
the surround mode
Loading batteries
@ Remove the cover. @ Insert batteries. © Close the cover.
einsert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batteries
as indicated by the polarity marking

x
Operation procedure
keys.
Bo O8
operation.
Switch ON the power of the main unit.
Select
the
component
to
be
remote
controlled
|
with
one
of
the
controlled
component
selection
Refer
to
the
remote
control
key
correspondence
|
table
below
and
press
the
key
for
the
desired
|
Remote
control
key
correspondence
table
(For
KENWOOD
component
control
mode)
KR-200HT [En/K]
@ Pressing the POWER key of the remote contro! unit while the STANDBY
indicator is It turns the power ON. Press the desired key after the
power has been turned ON
@When two operation keys of the remote control unit are pressed
successively, press each key securely reserving an interval of more
than 1 second for each press
GControlled
component
TAPE1
selection
key
TUNER
cp
TAPE1
a1
HlOperation
key
(oD)
(When
used
with
a
MD)
=
Lata
P.CALL
keys
Late
atatl
hd,
}
(aD) (en)
Recalls
preset
stations.
{Skip
key)
(Skip
key)
©
P.CALL
.
Press
eee.
auto
7
.
a
AUTO
tuning
mode
{Stop
key)
(Stop
key)
(Stop
key)
DISK
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
key
A/B
key
CO
Press
to
select
the
disc
to
Select
TAPE
A
or
8
+100
A/®
+100
be
played.
Lai]
BAND
key
Press
to
switch
the
broad-
(Play
/
mitt
key}
(Fi
a
k
dh
BAND
cast
band
jay/pause
key,
‘orward
play
key)
(Play
key)
<<,
PP
4
Lata
(Tuning
keys)
a,
>
44,
>>
<<,
>>
(ome)
(op)
Press
to
tune
broadcast
(Search
key)
(Search
key)
{Search
key}
stations
=
~
er)
(Reverse
play
key}
Approximate operating range
@ *1: No remote control key is marked MD, but the
TAPE1 key can be used to control a MD player by
switching the display of the main unit from VIDEO?
to TAPE1 then to MD.
mar
Model: RC-RO505
Infrared ray system
1.
The
supplied
batteries
are
intended
for
use
in
operation
checks.
Therefore,
their
lives
may
be
shorter
than
ordinary
batteries.
2.When
the
remote-controllable
distance
gets
shorter
than
before,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
3.
Malfunction
may
occur
if
direct
suniight
or
the
light
of
a
high-frequency
lighting
fluorescent
lamp
enters
the
remote
control
light

Turn the power ON.
KR-200HT [En/K)
POWER
ON/STANDEY
2 Select the SPEAKERS key setting.
gers OO
SRS
‘3D SPEAKERS
stanosy tor The SPEAKERS indicator should light up
°
3 Select the input source.
When the SPEAKERS indicator is ON:
The speakers. connected to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear
panei output sound.
When the SPEAKERS indicator is OFF:
The speakers do not output sound. Use this setting when listening
through headphones
INPUT SELECTOR
Play the selected source.
5 Adjust the volume.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
r- -} TUNER (frequency display) The selected source is
‘2: PHONO
& VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD)*!
‘aco —
& ~ Ti
le) VIDEO2 Lo
#1: Switching the VIDEQ1 display to TAPE1 or MD display
When a KENWOOD cassette deck or MD recorder is connected in the
[SL16] system control mode, the VIDEO 1 input should be switched to
the TAPE1 or MD input with the following operation.
@Select VIDEO1 with the INPUT SELECTOR.
@Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 Nowe
seconds to select TAPE1 or MD.
i] ]
VIDEO1 — @TAPE1 - @MD
VOLUME CONTROL
(C))
To decrease To increase
volume DOWN’ uw volume
Volume level is displayed
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The time taken till volume level is displayed is variable depending on the
current operating condition
eRotating the VOLUME CONTROL at a higher speed increases the
amount of valume change (Al VOLUME function).
eThe sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2
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Adjusting the tone
indicators are not lit.
© Select the tone mode to be adjusted
(from BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE).
@ Ensure that the SRS 3D and S.DIRECT
elf
the
S.DIRECT
indicator
is
lit,
press
the
$.DIRECT
key
to
turn
it
off
if
the
SRS
3D
indicator
is
it,
press
the
SRS
3D
key
to
turn
it
off
Each
press
of
the
key
switches
the
modes
as
follows
(When
the
SRS
3D
Stereo
is
OFF)
SOUND
@
BASS
:
Mode
for
adjusting
the
low
frequencies.
@
MIDDLE
Mode
for
adjusting
the
middle
frequencies
CAN.
@
TREBLE
Mode
for
adjusting
the
high
frequencies.
@ End of setting
©
Adjust
the
tone
Adjustments
of
SRS
(Sound
Retrieval
System}3D
Stereo
1a
To
increase
|
level
—
—
_
T
Cat
al
.
bri
a
2
+
CONTROL
-
—
|
To
decrease
C5
Qe
—
level
=
wee
Display
when
"BASS"
1s
selected
The
displayed
value
changes
—
The
level
can
be
adjusted
between
-8
and
'
—_-
—
—
_
|
+8
with
an
increment
or
decrement
of
2
Wht
ce
L.
—
./
per
press.
:
Abb
ot
{
|
L.
Adjusting
the
lef(/right
sound
balance
:
H
SURROUND
3
STEREO
Somec—
Make
sure
that
the
light
is
out.
and S.DIRECT indicators are off.
© Press the SETUP key.
SETUP
© Adjust the balance.
To decrease
the left
channel sound
To decrease 7
the right J
channel sound
@ Press the SETUP key to return to the
Previous input selector display.
@ Ensure that the SURROUND, 3 STEREO |.
elf
the
SURROUND,
3STEREO
or
S.DIRECT
indicators
are
lit,
press
the
STEREO
key
to
turn
them
OFF.
Position of the left
speaker
Position of the right
speaker
| \
--~-Vv.- .
Indicates the center
indicates the balance setting

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Source Direct playback
This feature allows you to play the source signal with a high quality by
passing it only through the minimum required circuitry
KR-200HT (En/«)
Lights
f
@ Choose the playback source.
INPUT SELECTOR
i~ Th
_ wl
J
During Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS,MIDDLE and
—"
: (( \ TREBLE), balance control and NB. are defeated
@ The Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with
the surround play is pressed.
© Press the SOURCE DIRECT key.
SOURCE To cancel
DIRECT Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again. Goes off
C
tereigo
— 7 T
© Playback the source. Loo
Compensating for low frequencies (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)
N.B. circuit is used to compensate for the low frequencies which are less
audible during jow-volume listening
me 8,
Lights
@When the S.DIRECT is selected, the N.B. control keys are not effective
To cancel
Press the N.B. key again.
Goes off

KR-200HT {En/K]
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To listen through headphones
@ Press the SPEAKERS key to OFF.
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HILO,
i
Make sure the light is out.
© Plug headphones.
© Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
To decrease To increase
Volume sera ie volume
fee
To mute sound temporarily
Remote control unit only
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ure
J
Lio,
Qe
Blinks
QCA
To cancel
Press the MUTE key again.

KR-200HT [En/K}
When
recording
sound
with
a
recorder
component
of
KENWOOD,
synchro
recording
is
possible
by
setting
the
INPUT
SELECTOR
_ to select TAPE1 or MD according to the connected component.
3
Preparation
eSwitch the VIDEO! display to TAPE1 or MD with the following Each press switches the display.
operation
f
|]
@ Select VIDEO1 with the INPUT SELECTOR.
a ~ & ~ Mo
@ Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. DVIDEO1 2 TAPE ;
To record a music source
The input sources are switched in the following order:
@ Select the source to be recorded. :
INPUT
SELECTOR
@:
TUNER
(frequency
display)
@ PHONO
@ VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD}
q cD
6) VIDEO2
Select an input
source other than
TAPE 1
© Put the cassette deck in record-pause : @The VIDEO! display can be switched to the display of other input by
mode. 4 using the procedure described in “Preparation” above
For MD recording, refer to the instruction manual of your MD recorder
© Play the source and start recording. elt is not possible the VIDEO1 or MD input to TAPE 1 because all of these
components should use the same INPUT SELECTOR position
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2— TAPE 1}
@ Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR key.
Lights
f
INI TAPE i
—Fz OT BAND DispLay NINE wonton q
@ Select a source other than TAPE 1.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CS
© Play cassette deck 2 and start recording
_ On cassette deck 1. 4
For copying a tape using a double cassette deck, read the instruction
manual of the doubie cassette deck
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 1-> TAPE 2)
@ Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR controt of the
main unit.
@ Play the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks and
start recording of the cassette deck connected to the
TAPE 2 jacks.
Regarding TAPE 2 MONITOR
A
cassette
deck
or
graphic
equalizer
can
be
connected
to
this
unit's
TAPE
2
MONITOR
terminals.
if
you
connect
a
graphic
equalizer,
turn
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
key
ON.
If
you
connect
a
3-head
cassette
deck,
you
can
monitor
the
source
sound,
or
the
sound
being
recorded,
while
recording.
Pressing
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
key
lets
you
compare
the
recorded
sound
and
the
source
sound.
Refer
to
the
operating
manual
for
the
component
you
connected
for
further
details
i

Receiving
broadcast
stations
Select
the
TUNER
input.
cary
KR-200HT
[En/K]
INPUT SELECTOR
The
input
sources
are
switched
in
the
following
order
TUNER
(frequency
display)
Frequency display
@
PHONO
Toa
fp
me
@ VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD}*!
@ep
Mt
ma
©
VIDEO2
ia)
a]
Ll Li
anne
eThe
last
frequency
tuned
before
is
displayed.
a
~
@*':
How
to
switch
the
display
~e;
-Gz
FE Select the tuning method.
Each
press
switches
the
band
as
follows
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TI
cme
CL
mg
"AM" or “FM indicator
AUTO_DIRECT MEMORY
a
Each
press
switches
the
turning
methed
as
follows
c
WW:
AUTO
Mit
(auto
tuning)
‘2:
AUTO
not
tit
(manuai
tuning)
ribo ma
ot
a
ee
Saal
@
Usually,
set
the
switch
to
AUTO
(auto
tuning)
Lights
Select
manual
tuning
when
noise
interferes
due
to
weak
radio
wave.
(The
stereo
broadcasting
1s
recerved
in
monaural
during
manual
tuning.)
To increase frequency
TAPED
BAND oisplay WUNNG | MONITOR
To decrease
frequency
U
Frequency display
“TUNED® lights up when a
station is tuned
Auto
tuning
The
next
station
found
is
tuned
automatically
Manual
tuning
:
Press
repeatedly
or
hold
until
a
station
is
tuned.
@
The
same
operation
is
also
available
with
the
om)
and
&
keys
of
the
remote
contro!
unit

Select the TUNER input.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CY)
KR-200HT [En/K}
uenc
is OSE SESS:
The input sources are switched in the following order
ro > TUNER (frequency display)
@ PHONO
@ VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD)
@cp
‘= © VIDEO2
Frequency display
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2 | Select the broadcast band.
TUNING | TAPEZ
BAND DISPLAYY _A_MONITOR
aan
Each press switches the band as follows
Cc OFM
@ AM
3 | Specify the frequency.
© Press the DIRECT key.
AUTO DIRECT MEMORY
© Enter the frequency of the desired
station.
L_ AA
rord
- . Miz
Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as
shown below
*AM10kHz/FM100kHz territories (U.S.A., Canada, etc.}
AM 810 kH7.......... (Bh. ( 10 kHz space)
AM 1260 kHc........... (J, [2}. &) ( 10 kHz space)
FM 89 MHz (8]. (3). [o) (100 kHz space)
FM 92.5 MHz fg. 2). &) (100 kHz space)
* AM9kHz/FMS0kHz territories (other countries)
AM 810 kHz. { 9 kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz { 9 KHz space)
FM 89 MHz. ( 50 kHz space)
FM 92.5 MHz........... ( 50 kHz space)
*FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch -—
Frequency indicator
|
- - rc mm (au
Ci LU ae a
“TUNED” lights up when a station is tuned.
elf you make a mistake, the frequency display blinks for a few seconds.
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Preparation
seiect
ne
TUNER
input
KR-200HT (En/K]
(
@
Select
the
receiving
band.
© Select a station or frequency.
@ Press the MEMORY key during receiving
a station.
AUTO DIRECT MEMORY
ws
ye
[Proceed
to
step
©
within
5
sec.
|
k
”y (If more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the
MEMORY key again.)
© Select one of the preset numbers from 1
to 30.
Lights
up
(for
5
sec.)
Lights
up
(for
5
sec.)
—
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=
oO
Crom
M2
sGeen
ee
Oe!
I
Press
the
numeric
keys
in
the
following
order.
To
store
in
"15"
.
To
store
in
“20”
.
@
Repeat
steps
@
~
@
tor
each
of
the
Stations
to
be
stored
in
memory.
elf
a
station
is
stored
in
a
preset
number
which
has
already
stored
a
station
memory
under
it,
the
previous
memory
is
replaced
by
the
new
memory
content
Press
the
preset
number
of
the
desired
.
station.
Press
the
numeric
keys
in
the
following
order.
To
recall
“15”
To recall “20” ..
if
you
make
a
mistake
in
entering
the
figure
of
10,
press
the
key
repeatedly
until
the
original
display
is
shown,
then
enter
the
correct
number.
Preset number stored in memory
1
The preset number
increases
eo
© PL.CALL —
The preset number
decreases
@
Every
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
next
station
in
the
order
of
the
preset
number
is
received.
I f
When you press ao) key, ......0
TRea
Hf
the
key
is
held
pressed...
..
Preset
stations
will
be
received
suc-
cessively
for
about
half
a
second
each.
P.CALL
@The
same
operation
is
also
available
with
the
re)
[eo]
keys
of
the
main unit

Operation of
For the connections and operations, also read carefully the
instruction manuals of the video components.
video components
RUE ae ER pi i Aa Mle RES Stee
KR-200HT [En/K}
Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Playback of videotape
Turn the power of the monitor TV ON.
2 Select the VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 input.
The input sources are switched in the following order
iV TUNER (frequency display)
‘2 PHONO
‘3 VIDEO) (TAPE1 or MD}*!
4 CD
Ss VIDEO2
INPUT SELECTOR
“VIDEO1" or “VIDEO2* should be displayed
hot ulmi ft
Select the input to which a video deck is connected
@*': How to switch the display (iz =e
For the operations of the monitor TV and video deck, refer to their
instruction manuals
EE] Piay the video deck.
Recording of video source (VIDEO 2—> VIDEO 1)
. @ Connect the component to be played to the VIDEO 2 jacks
1 Connect the video Source component to be @ The connectable components include a video deck (playback
played. only), video camera (playback only), LD player or DBS tuner
EJ Select the VIDEO 2 input.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
TUNER (frequency display)
PHONO
@} VIDEO? (TAPE1 or MD)
@ CD
&: VIDEO2
INPUT SELECTOR
*VIDEO2” should be displayed
3 | Play the source component.
Start recording on the recording video deck.
Start recording with the video deck which is connected to the VIDEO 1
Jacks.