Kenwood KR-300HT User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KR-SO00OHT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales
area.
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*AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting
the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line valtage. 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.
dp O wer A Caution ; Read this section carefully to ensure
KR-3SOOHT {En /K}
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AC voltage selector switch
AC 170- AC 220-
420V~ 240V -
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Move awiteh nae to match your line veltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS.
APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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, 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.
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.
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.
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Loop antenna stand (1}

The
surround
system
reproduces
video
software
programs
carrying
the
[X)(sasemeassn)
mark
with
similar
acoustic
effects
to
movie
theaters.
The
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
mode
controls
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
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 oa
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 room 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.
Stereo.
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an
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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.
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Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the reiated system components, refer also
to the instruction manuals of the related components.
A Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.
Malfunction of microcomputer
Hf 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”. (28.
Video deck 1, cassette deck 1
OUT or MD recorder
Audio
[a
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#1
IN System
control cord
*1 The system control cord can
Video
deck
2
or
DVD/LD
player
be
connected
when
a
———_
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KENWOOD
audio
compo-
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nent system is connected.
Video
Audio OUT
*2 Cassette deck 2
Shape of AC outlets
To wall
AC outtet
Video IN
System contro! cord
Multiple CD player
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 : 10 cm
Rear panel : 10cm
Top panel : 50cm
Turntable

SUEUR Oe
Connecting
system
control
cords
after
connecting
a
KENWOOD
audio
component
system
Jets
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.
(XS8
Mode:
tets
you
combine
(XU,
{XS),
and
XS8i
terminals
LIB}
Mode:
for
GLB)
terminats
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
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.
[SL16] (XS8]
System
System
j
[SL16}
contro!
[SL16]
MO
Herre!
control
|
cord
cord
LD Player
Cassette Deck
Multiple
CD Piayer
@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
are
not
system
control
compatible.
You
cannot
make
system
control
connections
to
this
kind
of
equipment.
Muttipte
CD Player
[SL16]
[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.
Do
not
connect
system
contrai
cords
to
any
components
other
than
those
specified
by
KENWOOD.
It
may
cause
a
malfunction
and
damage
your
equipment.
3.
Be
sure
the
system
contro!
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
gal
ABOUT
THE
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
SWITCHING
BETWEEN
[XS8]
AND
[SL16]
Remote
Control
(possible
whenthe
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)
Sac
When
you
start
playback
from
a
source
component,
the
input
|
ples}
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.
(X88)
—
GLb)
This ope
tation does no
t affect the items stored in
memory.
2
When
prugaing
and
unplugging
connection
cords.
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging
/
unplugging
connection
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
tndicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit.
4
|f
the
system
contrat
cords
or
audio
cards
are
nat
connected
properly,
the
remote
control
or
automatic
operation
between
system
components
will
not
wark
properly.
1.
Connect
all
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced.
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Connecti
Poe ees Stat aiet
Powered Speaker system B Center Speaker system A
sub-woofer (8Q ~ 16Q) speaker (8Q ~ 16Q)
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.
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ay
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@ Push lever.
@ Insert cord.
Surround speakers
(49 ~ 80}
@ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted. (28)
@if 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 mage 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.
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Connection
method
to
each
antenna
terminal
@ Push lever. @ Insert cord. 3) Return lever.
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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
to
a
direction which provides the best reception.
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indoor
antenna
connection
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FM
outdoor
antenna
connection
Tne
accessory
antennas
for
temporary
indoor
use
oniy.
For
stable
signai
Lead
the
75
Q
coaxial
cable
connected
to
the
FM
outdoor
antenna
into
reception
we
recommend
using
an
outdoor
antenna.
Remove
the
indoor
the
room
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
75
Q
terminal.
antenna ‘f you connect one outdcors.
ten:
When using 4 commerciaily-available
T-shaped indoor antenna (300 42),
connect it ta these terminats. F
(Remove the provided indoor antenna if you
connect a T-shaped indoor antenna,}
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FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel 's
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.
eVVhen 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.
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KA-SDOHT™ [En/K)
N.B. circuit
indicator
SURROUND
=
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STEREO
MEMORY
indicator
indicator
indicator
|
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Indicators
TAPE 2 indicator
ps
KENWOOD
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@O POWER key
Press
to
switch
the
power
ON
and
OFF.
@ STANDBY indicator
@OSRS 3D indicator
Lights when the SRS 3D system is ON
© SPEAKERS indicator
Lights when the speakers are ON.
@ STEREO key ~ 24.
Press to turn the surround niede OFF
@ DOLBY PRO LOGIC key 22,
@
DOLBY
3
STEREO
key
~
24,
OSRS 3D key ~ 26
O INPUT SELECTOR knob
Rotate to select the input source
@ VOLUME CONTROL knob
@ PHONES jack
Plug headphones into this yack.
@ AUTO key
Press
to
select
the
tuning
mode
from
the
auto
tuning
and
manual
tuning
modes
~_i7,
Press
and
hold
the
AUTO
key
for
more
than
2 seconds to switch the VIDEQ1 display to
another input display. ~ 12.
) G00 888 08 san
STEREO
ina:cator
=) AUTO tuning/AUTO -
TUNED indicato: stereo reception indicator
Frequency display,
input display,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display
Absit the STA NDB) Y (indleaior
@® SPEAKERS A/B keys
Press
to
select
the
A
and/or
B
speakers
@N.B. key ~ (ae
Press
to
compensate
for
the
insuffi-
system.
ciency
in
the
base
sound.
®@
DIRECT
key
—
18.
@DSP
LOGIC
key
(24.
Press
when
tuning
a
broadcast
station
by
@DSP
key
-
24.
entering
the
digits
of
tts
frequencies.
€
SOURCE
DIRECT
key
iia:
@ MEMORY key (19,
Press
when
registering
a
broadcast
sta-
tion in the preset memory
®
Numeric
keys
(1
to
0,
+10)
@
BAND
key
LI.
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
hold
the
DISPLAY
key
for
more
than
2
seconds
to
switch
the
display
bright-
Press
to
listen
to
the
source
sound
with
a
higher
sound
quality.
@AV
AUX
(VIDEO}
input
terminals
Video
input
terminal.
@ AV AUX (AUDIO) input terminals
Audio input terminal.
ness.
@TUNING keys (v,/A) — 2.
Press to select a radio station.
€@ TAPE 2 MONITOR key 16
Press
to
monitor
the
sound
being
re-
corded, etc
This
unit
has
a
STANDBY
indicator,
the
lighting
of
which
inaicates
that
a
small
amount
of
current
is
supplied
to
back
up
the
internal
memory
of
the
unit.
This
status
is
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.
When
the
unit
is
not
to
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
unplug
the
power
cord
from
the
power
outlet.

KR-GOOHT [En/K]
- 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 contro! cords. For details of the controilable functions, refer to the
instruction manuals of these components.
Model: RC-R0505
Infrared ray system
POWER key
Press to switch ON/OFF the power of this
unit as well as the KENWOOD components
connected toit through system control cords.
Numeric keys
Usedas the numeric keys of the input source
component being selected.
KENWOOD
Refer to the remote control key corre-
spondence table on the next page.
INPUT keys
Press to seiect the input.
MUTE key
SACRA eRe As ates esc caaa atc Ecce ra ees cc care nccmmace creer ae : ale Press to mute sound temporarily.
CENTER MODE key — 22.
Press ta select the center mode in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode.
VOLUME CONTROL keys
Press to adjust the volume.
SETUP key ~ 33, + 22.
Press to set up the balance or surround play.
LISTEN MODE key —( 24" — [95
Press to select the type of the surround
mode.
sree pera
LEVELCONTROL keys = - 43. -22. 7 _ | SOUND key
= 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.
e@linsert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batteries
as indicated by. the polarity marking.

cedure
Operation pro
Switch ON the power of the main unit.
Select the component to be remote controlled
with one of the controlled component selection
keys.
Refer to the remote control key correspondence :
table below and press the key for the desired
operation.
Controlled component
selection key
P.CALL keys
Recails preset stations
AUTO key
Press to select the auto
tuning mode.
<<, Pe
(Skip key}
i
{Stop key}
DISK
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
key
4/B +100
BAND key
Press to switch the broad-
cast band.
<P
(Tuning keys)
Press to tune broadcast
stations
Press to select the disc to
be played
»/il
(Play/pause key)
<<, >>
(Search key)
Approximate operating range
Model: RC-R0505
Infrared ray system
Remote
* sensor
sear e
a
{Stop key)
A/B key
Select TAPE A or B.
>/tl
(Forward play key)
<@a< , > P
(Search key)
~~
(Reverse play key)
KR-3OCHT [En/K]
@ Pressing the POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY
indicator
ts
lit
turns
the
power
ON.
Press
the
desired
key
after
the
power has been turned ON.
eWhen two operation keys of the remote controi unit are pressed
successively, press each key securely reserving an interval of more
than 1 second for each press.
TAPE1
{When used with a MD}
<<, P|
(Skip key)
a
(Stop key)
»/H
(Play key)
<<, >>
(Search key)
e@
*':
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
VIDEO1
to
TAPE1
then
to
MD.
~(i2)
2.When
the
remote-controllable
distance
gets
shorter
than
before,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
1.
The
supplied
batteries
are
intended
for
use
in
operation
checks.
Therefore,
their
lives
may
be
shorter
than
ordinary
batteries.
Notés
3.
Malfunction
may
occur
if
direct
sunlight
or
the
light
of
a
high-frequency
lighting
fluorescent
iamp
enters
the
remote
control
light
sensor.
In
such
a
case,
change
the
system
installation
position
to
prevent
the
malfunction.

Turn the power ON.
A-SPEAKERS-B
Play the selected source.
5 | Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
(CY)
To decrease To increase
volume oown UP volume
B can be switched by operating the SPEAKERS A and
B keys as described below.
For the speaker connection method: ~ 6
e3 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,BON_ . The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B termi-
nals on the rear panei output sound simultaneously.
e When the surround mode is entered while both SPEAKERS A and B are
ON, SPEAKERS B are turned OFF automatically.
If the SPEAKERS 8 key 's pressed at this time, SPEAKERS B are turned
ON, and the surround mode is canceled.
eVWhen the surround mode is entered while SPEAKERS B are ON,
SPEAKERS 8B are turned OFF automatically, SPEAKERS A are turned
ON and surround play starts.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
“TUNER (frequency display)
The selected source ts
(2) PHONO displayed.
@ VIDEO1 (TAPE 1 or MD)*! :
CD
&:VIDEO2 ~ 7
@®AV AUX | La
SS 4
1: Switching the VIDEO1 display to TAPE1 or MD display
When a KENWOOD cassette deck or MD recorder 1s connected in the
[SL16] system controi mode, the VIDEO 1 input should be switched to .
the TAPE1 or MD input with the following operation.
QSelect VIDEO1 with the INPUT SELECTOR. . eg
Note
@Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2
seconds to select TAPE1 or MD.
=
|
@VIDEO1
=
@TAPE1
-
@MD
Volume level is displayed
ie a 1 TI i ! ed 7
: ¥oLIkL
riut
@ The time taken till the volume level is displayed is variable depending
on the current operating condition.
e 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
KR-QOOHT [En /K]
’ : Keys or controls to be used in this operation
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
LA
© Adjust the tone
a
To tncrease
level tC =)
LEVEL
CONTROL
To decrease eS ee
ww
levei
The level can be adjusted between -8 and
+8 with an increment or decrement of 2
per press.
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Adjusting the left/right sound balance
@ Ensure that the SURROUND, 3 STEREO
and S.DIRECT indicators are off.
© Press the SETUP key twice.
SETUP
CAN.
CA
© Adjust the balance.
To decrease =
the left
channet sound = LeyeL
To decrease ey
the nght Nv
channel sound
© Press the SETUP key once or twice to |
return to the previous input selector dis- |:
play.
PUSS SORELY ION IEG
Make Sure that the hight is out.
e(f the S DIRECT indicator is tit, press the S.DIRECT key to turn it off.
If the SRS 3D indicator ts lit, press the SRS 3D key to turn it off.
Each press of the key switches the modes as follows:
(VWVhen the SRS 3D Stereo is OFF)
4a) BASS : Made for adjusting the low frequencies.
@ MIDDLE; Mode for adjusting the middie frequencies.
@ TREBLE ; Mode for adjusting the high frequencies.
(4) End of setting
@ Adjustment of SRS(Sound Retrieval System) 3D Stereo (26°
PTO & |
ort ly 74 + |
|
Display when “BASS” is selected.
The displayed value changes.
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eee Le tt ee ee ee ee
@{f
the
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 Indicates the center
speaker
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
~(22.
he.

KRSOOHT [En/K]
TEES Gaon ae ea eae
be
Source Direct pla yback
This feature allows you to play the source signal with a high quality by
passing it only through the minimum required circuitry
Lights
© Choose the playback source.
INPUT SELECTOR
ee
|
| 7 TT
|
e 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 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again. Goes off
q feet ies Acs Be eae _—
{S. DIRECT.
CA = aay
i r Ti |
L i |
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Compensating for low frequencies (N B.: Natural Bass circuit)
NB circuitis used to compensate for the low frequencies which are less
audible during low-volume listening.
1 ~ Th
Lights
eWhen the S._DIRECT is selected, the N.B. control keys are not effective.
To cancel
Press the N.B. key again.
Goes oft

a
© Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
To mute sound temporarily
eee
To decrease To increase
volume
OOWwN ue votume
seeded ron: 2 RARE
Make sure the light is out.
RA
i
rT
ill
I
Biinks
To cancel
Press the MUTE key again.

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thi
Pee ae
KRSODOHT {En/Kj
» Whenrecording 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
@Switch the VIDEO! display to TAPE1 or MD with the following
operation.
@ Select VIDEO1 with the INPUT SELECTOR.
© Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
To peconl a music source
@ Select the source to be recorded.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CY
Select an tnput
source other than
© Put the cassette deck in record-pause |.
mode.
TAPE 1
© Play the source and start recording.
miteteneet:
SST
Te
SARA
GARE
ARI
OR
Canaan ae i, ips dubbing TAPE 2- —> TAPE ‘
@ Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR key.
TUNING | TAPE2
BAND OISPLAY ~ A_MONITOA
=
@ Select a source other than TAPE 1.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CY
© Play cassette deck 2 and start recording
on cassette deck 1.
tp RNA ete RG BEE
Copying tape (Tape dubbing T TAPE 1 1 = TAPE 2)
@ Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR control of the
main unit.
Serene te eon na berddytRBe:
6 Play the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks and
start recording of the cassette deck connected to the
TAPE 2 jacks.
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Regarding | TAPE 2 MONITOR
A cassette deck or graphic equalizer can be connected to this unit's TAPE 2 MONITOR terminals.
TAPE 2 MONITOR key ON.
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Each press switches the display.
1 VIDEO1 -— 2:TAPET ~~ 3:MD
Bae RENEE LORIE BES
SESE ORD RESTA NEARER AN BS
The input sources are switched in the following order:
> TUNER (frequency display) :
(PHONO
(VIDEO {(TAPE1 or MD)
© cD
SVIDEG2
@ AV AUX
eThe VIDEO) display can be switched to the display of other input by
using the procedure described in “Preparation” above.
@For the synchro recording with a cassette deck and/or MD recorder,
refer to the respective instruction manuals.
eltis not possible the VIDEO1 or MD input to TAPE 1 because all of these
components should use the same INPUT SELECTOR position.
For copying a tape using a double cassette deck, read the instruction i
manual of the double cassette deck.
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If you connect a graphic equalizer, turn the
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.

Receiving
broadcast
stations
Select the TUNER input.
INPUT SELECTOR
TEeTEna ee eR aE eect ne ete RR eT ee ee
TUNING TAPE2
BAND DISPLAY v “« MONITOR
‘
3 Select the tuning method.
AUTO CHRECT MEMORY
=
ou lO
looge
4] Select a station.
To increase frequency
TUNI TAPE2
’ BAND DISPLAY v We MONITOR
je
=O
To decrease
frequency
KR-SOOHT [En/K]
The
input
sources
are
switched
in
the
following
order:
@
TUNER
(frequency
display}
Frequency
display
@PHONO
ee
-
@VIDEO1
(TAPE1
or
MD)*!
@CD
rica
mm
©
VIDEQ2
Ed
TD
eas
‘AV
AUX
Gait
a
Tg
ee
ee
@
The
last
frequency
tuned
before
is
displayed.
e*)-
How
to
switch
the
dispiay
16:
~
(42.
Each press switches the band as follows:
ey
.2; AM
|
;
“al
,
got
ra
PIC
OP
cae
Lio LL doe
“AM*® or “FM” indicator
Each
press
switches
the
turning
method
as
follows:
E d) AUTO lit (auto tuning)
2.
AUTO
not
lit
(manual
tuning)
———
@Usuaily,
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
manual
tuning.)
Frequency display
——o
Cet
ta
4
Faun.
.
I
1}
Lid
“|
UU qe
“TUNED” lights up when a
Station Is tuned.
Auto tuning —; The next station found is tuned automaurcally.
Manual
tuning
:
Press
repeatedly
or
hold
until
a
station
is
tuned.
The
same
operation
is
also
available
with
the
Gy
and
&y
keys
of
the
remote
control
unit.

INPUT SELECTOR
TUNING JAPED
BANO DISPLAY v “~ MONITOR
@ Press the DIRECT key.
AUTO DIRECT MEMORY
® Enter the frequency of the desired
station.
KR-3OOHT [En /K]}
The input sources are switched in the following order:
@) TUNER (frequency display)
2PHONGO
@VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD}
@CD
© VIDEO2
‘AV AUX Frequency display
cs ee ceo rr AUTO
Lt LI LI Lowe
Each press switches the band as follows:
DFM
(2) AM
Oe tee cic rm ane
i_t _! - ii I} MHz
“AM™ or “FM™ indicator
Blinks
qo ! | — : sAbiy
“ 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............ (8), { 10 kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz........... fa], [2], [6] ( 10 kHz space)
FM 89 MHz.......... fg}. [9]. [0] (100 kHz space}
FM 92.5 MHz............(9]. [2]. (5) (100 kHz space}
*AM9kHz/FMS50kHz territones {other countries)
AM 810kHz............ (8). (7. (0) ( 9kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz............ [1], [2}, [6], [0] { 9 kHz space}
FM 89MdHz.......... [8], [3]. [0], [0] ( 50 kHz space)
FM 92.5 Mbz............ (9). [2}. (5). (0) ( 50 kHz space)
*FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch “=.
Frequency indicator
ah rica ry ;
a se
“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.

KR-300HT [En /K)
@ Select the receiving band.
© Select a station or frequency.
© Press the MEMORY key during receiving
a station.
AUTO DIRECT MEMORY
(og HOD,
os
Proceed to step @ within 5 sec.
« % {If more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the
MEMORY key again.)
© Setect one of the preset numbers from 1
Press the preset number of the desired
station.
The preset number The preset nurmber
decreases ‘ncreases.
Storing radio stations in memory (Station
Keys or controls to be used in this operation
het PE MOK 5
PRESS S28
Blinks (for 5 sec.}
Biinks (for 5 sec!
2
ie
a
eo
PS
oe
ED
ae
ee | aa eee Li — ee — Maz |
LF | = sa
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To store in “15” _., [+10], (5)
To store in "20" ... [+10}, [+10], (0)
e
Repeat
steps
@
~
@
for
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
ts
replaced
by
the
new
memory
content.
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To recall "15" ... [+10] , (5)
To recall "20"... [+10), [+10] , {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
es
it Co A am)
177 C7 Litt nae
EERE EI:
@ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the preset
number is received.
When you press) key, .ossesses r reall
you
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4
41-
2
ST
Lee
28-29-30
When ress Co) K@Y, ceseessne iri? oe ee rd
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if the key is held pressed............... Preset stations will be received suc-
cessively for about half a second each.

Operation
of
video
components
For
the
connections
and
operations,
also
read
carefully
the
instruction
manuals
of
the
video
components.
—~
4.
Cal
KR-SOOHT (En/K])
Turn the power of the monitor TV ON.
Select the VIDEO1 ,VIDEQ2 or AV AUX input.
The input sources are switched in the followrng order:
i TUNER (frequency display)
2 PHONO
(3) VIDEO (TAPE1 or MD)}*!
4. CD
5 VIDEO2
‘6 AV AUX
“VIDEQ1”. “VIDEO2” o: “AV AUX” should be displayed.
17 T Telrad ot
yegge kul |
e Select the input to which a video deck 1s connected.
@*' : How to switch the display (12, 16;
eFor
the
operations
of
the
monitor
TV
and
video
deck,
refer
to
their
instruction
manuals.
Ej Play the video deck.
Recording of vide
.
.
eConnect
the
component
to
be
played
to
the
VIDEO
2
or
AV
AUX
Connect
the
video
source
component
to
be
lacks.
played.
@
The
connectable
components
include
a
video
deck
(playback
only),
video camera (playback only), LD player or DBS tuner.
FJ select the VIDEO2 or AV AUX input.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
‘Ty TUNER (frequency display)
2: PHONO
@ VIDEO1 (TAPE1 or MD)*2
(4. CD
&: VIDEG2
6) AV AUX
“VIDEO2" or “AV AUX” should be displayed.
pe TN oT nad
I
yk pcwud |
e*2-: Select VIDEO).
@*2- For the display switching method: ~ 2. =e
Ej Play the source component.
Start recording on the recording video deck.
e Start recording with the video deck which is connected to the VIDEO 1
jacks.