Kenwood KR-300HT User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KR-300HT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales
area.
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98/12 111098765432197/12111098

2 Bef or e applying power comes, Gaution : Read this section carefull to
_ Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada
Australia
ensure
SES
. AC120 V only Europe and U.K...
AC 240 V only China and Russia
AC 238 V only
AC 220 V only
*Other countries AC 110-120/220-240 ¥ switchable
*AC voltage selection AC voltage selector switch
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
voltage
aC
170-
AC
220-
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
20
2aov~
the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line voltage. If not. it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage
due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch
match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Safety precautions _. fully ensure sat
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS 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
j
if
your
unit
is
damaged
or
fails
to
operate,
notify
your
dealer
immediately.
If
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.
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
|
i
Accessories
FM
indoor
antenna
(1)
AM
loop
antenna
(1)
Loop
antenna
stand
(1}
Remote
contro!
unit
(1)
Batteries
(R6/AA)
(2)

KR-3OOHT [En/K]}
Special features _.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STEREO
The
surround
system
reproduces
video
software
programs
carrying
the
[X\[samexeasn)
mark
with
similar
acoustic
effects
to
movie
theaters.
The
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
mode
controls
the
audia
signals
of
the
Front
Lef(/Right,
Center
and
Rear
surround channels
using
the
built-in
directivity enhancer circuit te reproduce the feeling of sound motions very realistically.
The
DOLBY
3
STEREO
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.
DSP LOGIC & DSP presence
The
DSP
LOGIC
mode
adds
presence
sound
components
obtained
from
the
DSP
(Digital
Signal
Processor)
to
the
signals
output
from
the
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
(Left,
Center,
Right
and
Surround
channels),
allowing
movie
software
programs
to
be
played
with
a
similar
feeling
of
Presence to movie theaters in a listening reom in home.
The
DSP
presence
mode
adds
presence
sound
components
obtained
from
the
DSP
to
the
original
source
signals,
allowing
music
source
entertainment with the feeling of presence in an arena, stadium or jazz club in a listening room at home.
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.
to ensure safe operation.
SEee
Contents
ution : Read the pages marked AN carefully
Before
applying
POWER
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Before
applying
power
2
ay
Safety
precautions
2
Special
features
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CORMECTON
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4
About
the
system
control
connections
.
5
Connections.of
SPCAKEFS
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6
Connections
of
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7
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
SWITCH
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Controls
and
indicators
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Operation
of
remote
Control
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10
Playing
music
12
Sound
adjustment
functions
Recording
16
Broadcast
Reception
17
Receiving
broadcast
stations
17
Receiving
radio
stations
by
specifying
its
frequenc
18
Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset)
Receiving a preset station
Receiving all preset stations in order (PCALL}.
Operation of video components
Playback of videotape a
Recording
af
video
source
(VIDEO2
/AV
AUX
>
VIDEO?)
.
Presence play
Adjustments for surround play
Surround Play occ
Adjusting the surrouhd effects (DSP presence and DSP LOGIC modes only)
SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System}
in case of difficulty
A\ Specifications ....

Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also
to the instruction manuals of the related components.
4 Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.
Malfunction of microcomputer
Ef operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though ali connections have been made properly, reset the micro-
computer referring to “In case of difficulty”. -2e.
Video deck 1, cassette deck 1
OuT or MD recorder
7
cr Sil
Auto
[S}
—
soe
(Xe)
===)
S|
f 1
*
IN System '
Video deck 2 or DVD/LD
control cord
*1 The system control cord can
player
be
connected
when
a
Audio OUT
: Q
a) QO
Teo ooce 06
KENWOOD audio compo-
nent system is connected.
OUT
*2 Cassette deck 2
2
|
SSS
REC | PLAY
iN OUT
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ce an
i
Video
Shape of AC outlets
U.S.A, CANADA and
China
Australia
Other countries
5
5a
To wall
AC outlet
Video IN
System control cord
Multiple CD player
Turntable
Video
OUT
Audio
Video deck 3 or video camera =| OUT
5
ool ==
Ly
*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 and right panels : 10cm
Rear panel 1: 10cm
Top panel : 50cm

KR-3OGHT [En/K}
About
the
system
control
connections
Se een Se
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
beiow.
(X88:
mode:
lets
you
combine
(XU), (XSi,
and
XS8i
terminals
SSLIB)
Mode:
for
GLIB)
terminats
only
This
unit
is
compatibie
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.
EXAMPLE:
{XS8]
mode
connections
EXAMPLE:
[SL16}
mode
connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control
mode.
control
mode.
[tumave
|
Turntable
[SL16]
(XS8]
[SL16]
(XS8)
System
System
[SL16}
control
(SL16]
MD
Recorder
control
cord
cord
Multiple Muttipte
CD
Player
CD
Player
e@Some
CD
players
and
cassette
decks
are
not
compatible
with
the
[SL16]
systern
control
mode.
Be
sure
to
use
the
[XS8]
system
control
mode
when
making
system
connections
with
equipment
that
1s
not
(SL16]
compatible
@Some
MD
players
ave
not
system
control
compatible.
You
cannot
make
system
control
connections
to
this
kind
of
equipment.
[$L16]
[XS]
[X$8]
[XR]
{SL16]
[XS]
(XS8)
[XR]
[SL16]
[XS]
[X$8]
[SL16]
[XS]
[XS8]
equipment
consists
of
this
kind
of
combination,
please
do
not
connect
any
system
control
cords.
Even
without
system
control
cords,
normal
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
cause
a
malfunction
and
damage
your
equipment
3.
Be
sure
the
system
control
plugs
are
inserted
all
the
way
In
to
the
system
control
terminals
1.
[SL16]
equipment
cannot
be
combined
with
[XB],
[XS],
and
[XS8]
equipment
for
system
operations.
If
your
Mores}
ABOUT
THE
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
SWITCHING
BETWEEN
[XS8]
AND
[SL16]
Remote
Control
(possible
when
the
system
control
mode
The
system
control
mode
can
be
switched
over
easily
with
the
|
matches)
following
operation.
Lets
you
operate
source
components
with
the
system
remote
@
Unplug
the
AC
power
cord
from
the
wall
outlet
supplied
with
this
unit.
@
Set
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
switch
on
the
rear
panel
to
the
desired
Position
Automatic
Operation
(Except
[XR]
equipment}
When
you
start
playback
from
a
source
component,
the
input
selector
on
this
unit
switches
to
that
component
automatically.
Note
{Except TAPE 2)
Synchronized
Recording
(Except
(XR]
equipment)
Lets
you
synchronize
recording
with
the
start
of
playback
when
recording
from
CD
or
MD.
}
@
This
operation
does
not
affect
the
items
stored
in
memory.
Connect
all
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced
=|
2
When
piugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords.
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging
/
unplugging
connection
as
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit
3.
Do
not
connect
up
a
power
source
whicn
is
larger
than
that
indicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit
4
Ifthe
system
contrat
cords
or
audio
cards
are
not
connected
properly,
the
remote
control
or
automatic
operation
between
system
components
wiil
not
work
properly

KR-O0HT [En/K}
Powered Speaker system B Center Speaker system A
sub-woofer (8Q ~ 16Q) speaker (80 ~ 160)
R L (BQ ~ 160) R L
* Connect the speakers for use in
surround play to speaker sys-
tem A.
Speaker system B does not out-
put sound during surround play.
oH
@ Push lever.
R L
Surround speakers
(42 ~ 8Q)
Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted (Za) {
elf 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 sud woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound. The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a built-in amp.

Connection
of
antenna
KR-GOOHT {En/K)
Connection
method
to
each
antenna
terminal
@
Push
lever.
@
Insert
cord.
©
Return
lever.
-
ch
at
1
i
Gy
,
AM
loop
antenna
connection
The
supplied
antenna
is
for
indoor
use.
Piace
it
as
far
as
possible
from
the
main
system,
TV
set,
speaker
cords
and
power
cord,
and
set
it
toa
direction
which
provides
the
best
reception
ANTENNA
aM
WZ
FM
i?)
*
NS
=
»
=
=
fa
750
FM
indoor
antenna
connection
Tne
accessory
antenna
is
for
temporary
indoor
use
only.
For
stable
signal
reception
we
recommend
using
an
outdoor
antenna.
Remove
the
indoor
antenna
+t
you
connect
one
outdoors.
FM
outdoor
antenna
connection
Lead
the
75
Q
coaxial
cable
connected
to
the
FM
outdoor
antenna
into
the
room
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
75
Q
terminal
ANTENNA
12
oo Fe
|
Ome) Tne
4 /
—— ae
>of}
Pull out while rotating
/-
When using a commerciaily-available
T-shaped indoor antenna (300 ©),
connect it ta these terminats.
(Remove
the
provided
indoor
antenna
if
you
connect
a
T-shaped
indoor
antenna.}
Lz

KA-3OOHT [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 1s
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 is 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
eWhen 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
De.
CHANNEL
space
EMPHasis 4 AR FM 100kH2
- 50us
AM SkHz
FM 5OkHz
Area
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
FM DE-
EMPHASIS
U.S.A., Canada,
1 Hawaii, South
American countries
FM: 100kHz
AM: 10kHz
75 us
2| Other countries
FM: 50kHz
AM: kHz
50 ps

SURROUND.
indicator
3 STEREO
indicator
KRSOOH™ [En/K]
MEMORY indicator
TAPE 2 indicator
N.B. circuit
indicator
a TAPE 2
._ ST.
Broadcast band
Source Direct
7 Indicator
STEREO | s. DIRECT —
DSP
OSP
inaicato"
of ax |
AUTO tuning/AUTO
stereo reception indicator
indicators
STEREO
ereguency
display,
TUNED
inaicato:
inc:cator
input
display,
Preset
channel
display,
Surround
mode
display
KENWOOD
Oo
?
“GS
OPOWER
key
@SPEAKERS
A/B
keys
@N.B.
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
Press to turn the surround ¢ mode OFF
~ 24,
@
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
key
-2
@DOLBY
3
STEREO
key
~
24.
OSRS
3D
key
=
6,
O INPUT SELECTOR knob
Rotate to select the input source
@ VOLUME CONTROL knob
@ PHONES jack
Plug headphones into this jack
@AUTO key
Press
to
select
the
tuning
mode
from
the
auto
tuning
and
manual
tuning
modes
~
17,
Press and hold the AUTO key for more than
2 seconds to switch the VIDEQ1 display to
another input display. =z
Press
to
select
the
A
and/or
B
speakers
system
@
DIRECT
key
Press
when
tuning
a
broadcast
station
by
entering
the
digits
of
rts
frequencies
@MEMORY
key
~e
Press
when
registering
a
broadcast
sta-
tion
in
the
preset
memary
@Numeric
keys
(1
to
0,
+10)
@BAND
key
Press
to
switch
the
broadcasting
band
@
DISPLAY
key
Press
to
switch
the
displayed
information
between
the
surround
mode
display
and
Input
selector
display.
Press
and
hotd
the
DISPLAY
key
for
more
than
2
seconds
to
switch
the
display
bright-
ness
@®
TUNING
keys
(\v,
A)
Press
to
select
a
radio
station
@TAPE
2
MONITOR
key
Press
to
monitor
the
sound
being
re-
corded,
etc
Press
to
compensate
for
the
insuffi-
ciency
in
the
base
sound
@DSP LOGIC key
@DSP key
@SOURCE DIRECT key
Press
to
listen
to
the
source
sound
with
a
higher sound quality
@AV AUX (VIDEO) input terminals
Video input termina!
@AV AUX (AUDIO) input terminals
Audio input terminal
24
About the STANDBY indicator
This
unit
has
a
STANDBY
indicator,
the
lighting
of
which
indicates
th
This
status
1s
reterred
to
as
the
standby
mode
of
the
unit.
In
When
the
unit
is
not
to
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
un:
at
a
small
amount
of
current
is
supplied
to
back
up
the
internal
memory
of
the
unit.
thts
mode,
the
power
of
the
unit
can
be
switched
ON
from
the
remote
control
unit.
plug
the
power
cord
from
the
power
outlet

Operation of remote control unit
KR-BOOHT [En/K]
5 Names of keys and their functions
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 controilable functions, refer to the
instruction manuals of these components.
Model: RC-RO505
Infrared ray system
Numeric keys POWER key
Usedas the numenc keys of the inputsource | Press to switch ON/OFF the power of this
component being selected Sees eee) unit aS well as the KENWOOD components
connected to it through system control cords
KENWOOD
Refer to the remote control key corre-
spondence table on the next page.
oS
INPUT keys
Press to seiect the input.
MUTE key
Press to mute sound temporarily.
CENTER MODE key - 2.
Press to select the center made in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode
VOLUME CONTROL keys
Press to adjust the volume
serup
key
~
=
ah
LISTEN
MODE
key
2
-
Press
to
set
up
the
balance
or
surround
play
Press
to
select
the
type
of
the
surround
mode
LEVEL CONTROL keys =~ 13. ~.22, SOUND key -on -Be
-_
‘eeu
Press
to
adjust
the
tone.
Press to adjust the tone or during setup of
the surround mode
Loading batteries
@ Remove the cover. @ Insert batteries. © Close the cover.
@insert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batteries
as indicated by. the polarity marking

keys.
operation.
7 | Switch ON the power of the main unit.
2 | Select the component to be remote controlled
with one of the controlled component selection |
FE] Aeter to the remote contro! key correspondence |
table below and press the key for the desired |
Remote
control
key
correspondence
table
(For
KENWOOD
component
contro!
mode)
KR-3OGHT [En/K]
@ Pressing the POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY
indicator is lit 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
GControlted component
TAPE1
selection key TUNER cp TAPE1 *1
@Operation key {When used with a MD}
——
Laat
P.CALL
keys
<<,
hd,
i
Cc)
Recails
preset
stations
(Skip
key}
(Skip
key)
CP.cau
.
Press
eee
auto
7 7
a
‘AUTO
tuning
mode
{Stop
key)
(Stop
key)
{Stop
key)
DISK
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
key
A/B
key
Cc)
Press
to
select
the
disc
to
Select
TAPE
A
or
B
+100
4/8 +100 be played
=
BAND
key
mia
mt
TT]
Press to switch the broad-
BAND
cast
band
(Play/pause
key)
(Forward
play
key)
(Play
key)
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= = (Tuning keys) <> <<, > << >
CO
©
Press
to
tune
broadcast
(Search
key)
(Search
key)
(Search
key)
stations
=
—~-
(oD)
{Reverse
play
key}
TT
Approximate operating range (=
| _ Remote
* sensor
Model: RC-ROS05
Infrared ray system
e@
*':
No
remote
control
key
is
marked
MD,
but
the
TAPE1
key
can
be
used
to
controla
MD
player
by
switching
the
display
of
the
main
unit
from
VIDEO1
to TAPE1 then to MD
~Cil
Qos
sensor.
In
such
a
case,
change
the
system
installation
position
to
prevent
the
malfunction
1.
The
supplied
batteries
are
intended
for
use
in
operation
checks.
Therefore,
their
lives
may
be
shorter
than
ordinary
batteries
2.When
the
remote-controilable
distance
gets
shorter
than
before,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
3.
Malfunction
may
occur
if
direct
sunlight
or
the
light
of
a
high-frequency
lighting
fluorescent
iamp
enters
the
remote
control
light

Turn the power ON.
2 | Select the SPEAKERS key setting.
A-SPEAKEAS-B
FS 20 _SPEAKERSS
wren © 185 8
Light up tne indicator of the desired speakers
El Select the input source.
KR-3OOHT [En/Kk}
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Keys or controls to be used in this operation
B can be switched by operating the SPEAKERS A and
B keys as described below.
For the speaker connection method: oe
cs The sound output from SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS
Note)
A,BOFF ; The speakers do not output sound. Use this position when
listening sound through headphones, etc
AON The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on
the rear panel output sound
A OFF The speakers connected to SPEAKERS A, center speaker
and sub-woofer do not output sound
BON The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on
the rear panel output sound
A,B ON The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B termi-
nals on the rear panel output sound simultaneously
@When the surround mode is entered while both SPEAKERS A and B are
ON, SPEAKERS B are turned OFF automatically
If the SPEAKERS B key is pressed at this time, SPEAKERS B are turned
ON, and the surround mode is canceled
@When the surround mode is entered while SPEAKERS B are ON,
SPEAKERS 8B are turned OFF automaticaliy, SPEAKERS A are turned
ON and surround play starts.
INPUT SELECTOR
Play the selected source.
Gi Adjust the volume.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
_—
UNER
(frequency
display)
The
selected
source
1s
IDEQ1
(TAPE
1
or
MD)*!
|————
D
:VIDEO2
rT
7
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GAV
AUX
a.
*1: Switching the VIDEO1 display to TAPE1 or MD display
When a KENWOOD cassette deck or MD recarder 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 Not)
seconds to select TAPE1 or MD.
f
@VIDEO1 — @TAPET
1
@MD
VOLUME CONTROL
(CY)
To decrease To increase
volume Down up volume
Volume level is displayed
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no Qc co i
@The time taken till the volume level is displayed is variable depending
on the current operating condition
Rotating the VOLUME CONTROL at a higher speed increases the
amount of volume change (Al VOLUME function}
The sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2
MONITOR is ON

Sound adjustment functions
Adjusting the tone
@ Ensure that the SRS 3D and S.DIRECT
indicators are not lit. :
@ Select the tone mode to be adjusted (from
BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE).
SOUND
© Adjust the tone
To increase
level t >
Be
lever
The level can be adjusted between -8 and
KR-3OOHT [En/K)
Make sure that the light is out
ef the S.DIRECT indicator is lit, press the S.DIRECT key to turn it off
If the SRS 3D indicator is lit, 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)
a) BASS : Made for adjusting the low frequencies.
@ MIDDLE Mode for adjusting the middie frequencies.
@ TREBLE: Mode for adjusting the high frequencies.
@® End of setting
eAdjustment of SRS(Sound Retrieval System) 3D Stereo
+ c
Display when “BASS” is selected
The displayed value changes
+8 with an increment or decrement of 2 TOC _— ..! '
per
press.
tilt
ot li
l
|
Adjusting the left/right sound balance
©
Ensure
that
the
SURROUND,
3
STEREO
|
PSURROUNG
"a
STEREOS
DMEGTE—
Make
sure
thet
the
light
s
out
and S.DIRECT indicators are off.
© Press the SETUP key twice.
SETUP
© Adjust the balance.
To decrease
the left ~
channet sound LEVEL
To decrease —)
the rght —
channel sound
@ Press the SETUP key once or twice to |
return to the previous input setector dis-
play.
@if
tne
SURROUND,
3STEREO
or
S.DIRECT
indicators
are
lit,
press
the
STEREO
key
to turn
them
OFF
Position of the left
Position of the right
speaker
speaker
- I | {
;
|
|
~-
-
2.
8
Indicates the center
Indicates the balance setting
@Press twice if SUB-WOOFER has been set
Press once if SUB-WOOFER has not been set
For how to set SUB-WOOFER

KR-SOOHT [En/K]
Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Source Direct playback
This feature allows yau ta play the source signal with a high quality by
passing it only through the minimum required circuitry
Lights
i
@ Choose the playback source. |
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INPUT SELECTOR [ - tL dt ;
q During Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS,MIDDLE and
TREBLE), balance contro! and N.B. 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 4 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again. Goes off
we —
; rr Ti
© Playback the source. ! i |
Compensating for low frequencies (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)
NB circuits used to compensate for the low frequencies which are less
audible during low-volume listening
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amo
Lights
= ee
— : @When the S.DIRECT is selected, the N.B. control keys are not effective.
To cancel
Press the N.B. key again.

To listen through headphones
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Keys of controls to be used in this operauon
@ Press the SPEAKERS key to OFF.
CR
A-SPEAKERS -B
© Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
(CY)
Make sure the light 1s out
To decrease To increase
volume gown ‘ue VOLUME
To mute sound temporarily
if Remote contro? unit only |
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titeet lo Liou
MUTE
4
—
|
J
Qe Blinks
Non
To cancel
Press the MUTE key again.

Recording _
When recording sound with arecorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the INPUT SELECTOR
to select TAPE1 or MD according to the connected component.
Preparation
e@Switch the VIDEO1 display to TAPE1 or MD with the following Each press switches the display.
operation f 1
@ Select VIDEO? with the INPUT SELECTOR. VIDEO1 — 2TAPET - 3=MD
© Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
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 (TAPE? or MD}
7 @cD
®@VIDEO2
@®AV AUX
Select an input
source other than
TAPE
1
a
eThe
VIDEO!
display
can
be
switched
to
the
display
of
other
input
by
@
Put
the
cassette
deck
in
record-pause
|.
using
the
procedure
described
in
“Preparation”
above.
mode.
3
@For
the
synchro
recording
with
a
cassette
deck
and/or
MD
recorder,
refer
to the
respective
instruction
manuals
e@ltis
not
possible
the
VIDEO1
or
MD
input
to
TAPE
1
because
all
of
these
components
should
use
the
same
INPUT
SELECTOR
position
© Play the source and start recording.
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2— TAPE 1)
Lights
@ Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR key. é i .
TUNING | TAPED :
ji ceagiool BAND DISPLAY ~~ A_MONITOR q we, Ti :
:
fe)
SN
Ll
CA U fee ee |
@ Select a source other than TAPE 1.
oO
@
Play
cassette
deck
2
and
start
recording
For
copying
a
tape
using
a
double
cassette
deck,
read
the
instruction
on
cassette
deck
1.
manual
of
the
double
cassette
deck
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 1 -» TAPE 2)
@ Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR control 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

KR-SOOHT [En/K)
ENE
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
ogeration
INPUT SELECTOR
2 | Select the broadcast band.
The
input
sources
are
switched
In
the
following
order
@TUNER
(frequency
display)
Frequency
display
@PHONO
7
oa
@VIDEOT
(TAPE
or
MD)*!
@ed
ma
ae
@
VIDEQ2
Ra
LL
(AV
AUX
a
TT
@The last frequency tuned before's displayed
@*1.
How
to
switch
the
display
26:
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G2
TUNING | TAPE2
BAND DISPLAYY _«_MONITOR
ne
3, Select the tuning method.
Each press switches the band as follows
OFM
cr DAM
"AM" or “FM” indicator
AUTO_OIRECT MEMORY
a
Select a station.
Each press switches the turning method as follows
AUTO lit (auto tuning)
AUTO not lit (manual tuning)
—— Se
my sata
ut MHz j
cic rm
i
@
Usually,
set
the
switch
to
AUTO
(auto
tuning)
Lights
Select
manual
tuning
when
noise
interferes
due
to
weak
radio
wave,
(The
stereo
broadcasting
is
received
in
monaural
during
manuai
tuning.)
[5 RICO
To increase frequency
TUNI TAPE
Bano orspray oNINE | woNiTOR
To decrease
frequency
Frequency display
|
L
AuTo.|
_
[ine
a
|
Mou
“TUNED™ hghts 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
G4
and
CD
keys
of
the
remote
control
unit

Select the TUNER input.
Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency
INPUT SELECTOR
KR-3QOHT [En/K]
The input sources are switched in the following order
@TUNER (frequency display)
@PHONO
@VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD)
@cD
© VIDEO2
®AV
AUX
Frequency
display
fl
—“~
Licaorirt
Au
| ee Ge
2 | Select the broadcast band.
TUNING TAPED
BAND DISPLAY A MONITOR
a
-
Com
\
C7
LL
oe
.
“AM”
or
“FM™
indicator
3
|
Specify
the
frequency.
Blinks.
@
Press
the
DIRECT
key.
———
ey
|
f-
M
AUTO
|
!
_
™
'
MHz
AUTO DIRECT MEMOAY
tC
@ Enter the frequency of the desired
station.
” Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as
shown below
*AM10kKH2/FM100kHz territories (U.S.A., Canada. etc.)
AM 810 kHz........... B), [9 { 10 kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz f4], (2). [) ( 10 kHz space)
FM 89 MHz... {a}, [9]. [o] (100 kHz space}
FM 92.5 M#z......... (9). [2]. (5) (100 kHz space}
*AM9kHz/FM50kHz territories {other countnes)
AM 810 kHz... ( 9kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz ( 9 kHz space)
FM 89 MHz B.S. oO. ©
( 50 kHz space)
FM 92.5 MHz... (gs). 2). (J. ©) ( 50 kHz space}
“FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch ~B
Frequency indicator
m7
“TUNED” tights up when a station is tuned.
elf you make a mistake, the frequency display blinks for a few seconds
In this case, repeat step B from the beginning

Preparation Select the TUNER input
@ Select the receiving band.
6 Select a station or trequency.
© Press the MEMORY key during receiving
a station.
AUTO DIRECT MEMORY
[2 Stage BOQ,
LA
[Proceed to step © within 5 sec]
“> (Hf more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the
MEMORY key again.!
@ Select one of the preset numbers from 1
to 30.
Press the preset number of the desired
station.
——
Receiving all preset stations
The preset number The preset number
decreases “ncreases.
“ P.CALL 4
KR-ZOOHT [En/K]
Blinks (for 5 sec.} Biinks (for § sec.!
NIT
es oe ee |
aa Lu — la
ceaa | SS
To store in “15”
To store in "20"
«Repeat
steps
@
~
@
for
each
of
the
stations
to
be
stored
in
memary.
eff
a
station
is
stored
in
a
preset
number
which
has
already
stored
a
Station
memory
under
it,
the
previous
memory
ts
replaced
by
the
new
memory
content
To recall "15"
To recall "20" , (0)
@!f
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
{P_CALL)
@ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the preset
number is received.
HOE,
When you press (a) key, ....
Peale
1
28~-29-30
Wh
eC
'
jen
you
press
().
key,
12
Bey
28-29-30
if the key is held pressed... Preset stations will be received suc-
cessively for about half asecond each

Operation
of
video
components
-
For
the
connections
and
operations,
also
read
carefully
the
instruction
manuals
of
the
video
components.
~
4.
KR-SOOHT (En /k}
Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Turn the power of the monitor TV ON.
Select
the
VIDEO1
,VIDEO2
or
AV
AUX
input.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CY)
3. Play the video deck.
Recording
of
video
source
(VIDEO
2/
AV
AUX
—
VIDEO
1)
Connect
the
video
source
component
to
be
played.
EJ Select the VIDEO2 or AV AUX input.
f
INPUT SELECTOR
The input sources are switched in the following order:
G TUNER (frequency display}
2: PHONO
3 VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD)*!
4CD
5) VIDEO2
‘6 AV AUX
“VIDEO1” “VIDEO2” or “AV AUX” should be displayed.
I. -
e Select the input to which a video deck 1s connected
@*'
:
How
to
switch
the
display
~2
=:
e@For
the
operations
of
the
monitor
TV
and
video
deck,
refer
to
their
Instruction
manuals.
Connect
the
component
to
be
played
to
the
VIDEO
2
or
AV
AUX
jacks.
e
The
connectable
components
include
a
video
deck
(playback
only),
video
camera
(playback
only),
LD
player
or
DBS
tuner.
Ej Play the source component.
Start recording on the recording video deck.
The input sources are switched in the following order
“1 TUNER (frequency display)
2 PHONO
@ VIDEO (TAPE1 or MD)*2
a CD
& VIDEO2
® AV AUX
“VIDEO2* of “AV AUX” shouid be displaye:
ee ee oe le |
Yok Jb low
e*2: Select VIDEO1
@*2- For the display switching method
Start recording with the video deck which is connected to the VIDEO 1
jacks.