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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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
|
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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
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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
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Before
applying
POWER
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Before
applying
power
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Safety
precautions
2
Special
features
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CORMECTON
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About
the
system
control
connections
.
5
Connections.of
SPCAKEFS
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Connections
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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}
—
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(Xe)
===)
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*
IN System '
Video deck 2 or DVD/LD
control cord
*1 The system control cord can
player
be
connected
when
a
Audio OUT
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KENWOOD audio compo-
nent system is connected.
OUT
*2 Cassette deck 2
2
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SSS
REC | PLAY
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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
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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