Kenwood KR-V126R User manual

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NSTRUCTION MANUAL
For your records
Record the seria! number, found on the back of the unit,
in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the
space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for informa-
tion or service on this product.
Model Serial Number:
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accesso-
ries are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage.
If your unitis 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.
Before operation
Safety precautions
Never remove the case. If the internal parts are touched
accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.
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Never touch internal
parts.
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If a metal object, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into
contact with the power socket on the rear panel, a
dangerous electric shock may result. For families with
children, never permit children to put anything, especially
metal, inside this unit.
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Do not connect other audio equipment with a power
consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on
the rear panel. Never connect other electrical appliances,
such as an iron or toaster.
Never connect other
electrical appliances.
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Touching the power plug when your hands are wet may
result in a serious electric shock.
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JOUER hands.
Never pull, bend or extend the power cord. This could
damage the power cord, resulting in a broken cord or
short-circuit.
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
In case of abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn
the power OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your
dealer or nearest service station.
Cleaning
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner,
gasoline, benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a silicone
cloth or a clean dry cloth.
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Silicone cloth Thinner Benzine
Installation precautions
a) Avoid locations subject to direct sunlight.
b) Avoid high or low temperature extremes.
c) Keep the unit away from heat radiating sources.
d) Choose a location that is relatively free of vibration or
excessive dust.
e) Make sure power is off before making any systesn
connections. ;
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Before
applying
power
IMPORTANT!
U.S.A.
Units
shipped
to
the
U.S.A.
are
designed
for
opera-
tion
on
120
volts
AC
only.
These
units
are
not
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
and
the
discussion
of
such
a
switch
that
follows
should
be
disregarded.
All other countries
Units
shipped
to
countries
other
than
above
coun-
tries
are
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel.
Refer
to
the
following
paragraph
for the proper setting of this switch.
AC voltage selection
These
units
operates
on
110-120
volts
or
220-240
volts
AC.
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
is
set
to
the
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
whcih
the
units
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
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:
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Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
one
voltage
due
to
improper
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
switch.
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locked
in
the
lever
locked
in
the
110-120VV
posi-
220-240V~V
posi-
tion. tion.
This shows switch
Move switch lever to match your line
voltage with a small screwdriver or other
pointed tool.
Safety precautions
CAUTION
Safety precaution for AC plug
CAUTION:
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RE-
CEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Note to CATV system installer:
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
install-
er’s
attention
to
Article
820
-22
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
AP-
PLIANCE
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle.
is
intended
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
te
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
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System
connections
for
KR-V126R
or
KR-V1O6R
Right Left
Tape deck 1
TV monitor
Except for some
areas.
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BALANCE
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
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SPEAKER
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System
connections
for
KR-V86R
Speaker
system
A
Right
Left
Tape deck
pe
seeks
VTR
(VCR)
2
LINE OUT
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To AC
outlet
AUDIO IN
Turntable
VTR
(VCR)
1
VTR
(VCR)
3
or
VDP
LINE OUT
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fleece ements
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3
seoesucy S&apm
CD
player
Tape
deck
2
:
Right
Lert
Speaker system B
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System control connection for KR-V126R, KR-V106R and KR-V86R
Turntable
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Cassette deck
CD player
SYSTEM CONTROL terminals
When the turntable, tape deck or CD player are usd in
connection with the receiver, they can be operatedf rom
the remote control unit of the receiver when their SYSTEM
CONTROL terminals are connected to the SYSTEM ON-
TROL terminals. (Ordinary audio cable connections an also
required.) For details, refer to the operating instructin $s for
the remote control unit on page 20 and SYSTEM TON-
TROL operation on page 19.
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SPEAKERS terminals
This
unit
has
two
pairs
of
speaker
terminals,
SPEAKERS
A
and SPEAKERS B.
Connecting one speaker system
Connect
speakers
rated
at
4
ohms
or
more
to
the
SPEAKERS A terminals.
Connecting
two
speaker
systems
To
connect
an
additional
pair
of
speakers,
use
the
B
terminals.
In
this
case,
each
speaker
must
be
rated
at
8
ohms or more.
Connection with speaker cords
1.
Connect
the
left
speaker
to
the
[L]
SPEAKERS
terminals
and
the
right
speaker
to
the
[R]
SPEAKERS
terminals.
2.
Be
careful
that
wires
do
not
contact
adjacent
terminals.
3.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
(+)
terminal
of
the
speaker
to
the
(+)
terminal
of
the
unit.
;
Never
short
the
(+)
and
(—)
terminals.
Erroneous
connection
of
speakers
may
result
in
poor
imaging or unnatural sound.
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mm
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Remove
insulation
———
from
lead
tip.
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Insert
the
wire
and
The
wire
is
return
the
lever.
now
focked.
Speaker
lead
connection
sxsf
and
solder.
Raise the lever.
Setting
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
When
connecting
one
pair
of
speakers
to
the
SPEAKERS
Aor
B
terminals,
set
the
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
accord-
ing
to
the
speaker
impedance.
When
two
pairs
of
speakers
are
connected
to
both
the
A
and
B
terminals,
match
the
speaker
impedance
to
the
speakers
with
the
lowest.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
LESS THAN, 80
ye} OR MORE
Note:
1.
During
speaker
system
connection
and
operation
of
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR,
set
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF.
2.
Check
that
the
connected
lead
wires
of
the
speaker
systems
do not’ contact with other jacks or terminals.
SURROUND SPEAKER terminals
(KR-V126R/KR-V106R)
Connect
speakers
having
an
impedance
of
between
8
ohms
and
16
ohms,
and
place
them
to
the
left
and
right
behind
the
listening
position.
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Twist wire tightly,
PHONO jacks
The
PHONO
jacks
of
the
unit
can
be
connected
to
MM
cartridge.
(KR-V126R
has
a
MC
Cartridge
Selector.)
Your
stereo
turntable
has
RCA
pin-plug
cords
that
is
terminated
with
phono
plugs.
Plug
the
left
channel
plug
into
the
[Lland
the
right
channel
plug
into
the
[R]
PHONO
jacks.
lf
the
turntable
has
a
ground
wire,
connect
it
to
the
unit's
GND
terminal
to
avoid
hum.
CD/AUX jacks
To
these
jacks,
high-level
signal
sources
such
as,
CD
player.
tuner,
extra
tape
decks,
TV.
VCR
sound
outputs.
etc.
can
be
connected.
GND (Ground)
For
maximum
safety
and
minimum
interference
connect
the
GND
terminal
to
a
good
earth
ground
if
practicable.
A
good
earth
ground
is
a
metal
stake
driven
into
moist
earth.
However,
never
use
a
gas
pipe
for
this
purpose.
TAPE jacks
TAPE 1
If
only
one
tape
deck
is
to
be
connected
to
the
system
it
is
recommended
that
it
be
connected
to
the
jacks
marked
TAPE
1.
TAPE 2
If
the
tape
deck
is
equipped
with
a
3
head
system,
the
simultaneous
monitoring
can
be
done.
Tape
deck
input
and
output
cables
are
normally
terminated
with
RCA
Pin
plug.
Playback
Connect the unit's PLAY [L] and [R] jacks to the cassetie
deck’s output terminals.
Record
Connect the unit’s REC (L] and[R] jacks to the cassetie
deck’s input terminals.
VIDEO (Audio/Video) jacks
Three
video
recorders
can
be
connected
to
the
VIDEO
1,
VIDEO
2
and
VIDEO
3
jacks.
Playback
Connect
the
unit’s
VIDEO
IN
jack
to
the
video
recorders
video
output
terminal.
Connect
the
unit's
AUDIO
IN
[L]
and
[R]
jacks
to
the
video
recorder’s
audio
output
terminals.
Record
Connect
the
unit’s
VIDEO
OUT
jack
to
the
video
recorde”
s
video
input
terminal.
Connect
the
unit's
AUDIO
OUT
(LJand[R]
jacks
to
the
vide
o
recorder’s
audio
input
terminals.
MONITOR
OUT
jack
.
Video
monitor
can
be
connected
to
the
MONITOR
OUT
jack.
(The
video
monitor
or
TV
should
be
equipped
with
video
input
terminals.)

ANTENNA connections
AM outdoor
antenna FM indoor
antenna
AM loop antenna
CATV cable
Connect as shown in the figure. When connecting a CATV
receiving unit, be careful of the following items.
@ If the signal at CATV IN terminal is weak, pulsating noise
or blinking picture may result on the television connect-
ed to the CATV OUT terminal. If this happens, connect
a CATV booster amplifier to the CATV IN terminal to
strengthen the signal.
@ Before connecting this unit to the CATV system, consult
the cable company.
@ When a CATV broadcast which is currently being
received with this unit is different from that received
with the TV receiver, the picture or sound may be
distorted.
AM antennas
AM loop antenna
Install the AM loop antenna to the supplied loop antenna
stand and place them on a shelf, etc., or install them in the
rack or wall with screws.
Rotate the AM loop antenna to the right or left for best
reception.
Note: ———-—_---______-—_____——--
Do notplace the AM loop antenna on the unit. As this unit employs
computing device, placing the AM loop antenna on the unit may
result in noise generation. Place the AM loop antenna away from
the unit.
3002
Feeder
FM outdoor
antenna
750
Coaxial
Cable
To TV Antenna termianl
CATV cable
Vary the direction of
the loop antenna.
AM l!foop antenna
Keep the speaker leads
and AC cord away from
the AM loop antenna.
AM loop antenna holder
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AM outdoor antenna
in steel buildings or ata great distance from the transmitter,
it may be necessary to install an outside long wire antenna.
The end of this wire should be stripped of insulation and
connected to the AM terminal. At this time, keep the loop
antenna connected.
FM indoor antenna
Connect the T-shaped indoor antenna (supplied) to the
3009 FM ANTENNA terminals as shown in the antenna
connections diagram. Spread the two arms that form the
top of the “T” horizontally and hold them against conven-
ient wall surfaces. Try several locations for best results on
your favorite stations. Tape the antenna in place where the
best compromise is found between listening results and
appearance.
FM outdoor antenna
Consult with your dealer or service man about the best
method of selecting and erecting an outdoor FM antenna.
The choice of lead-in (feeder) wire is also important. The
flat ribbon-shaped twin lead performs well electrically, is
cheaper and is somewhat easier to handle in routing
through windows and around rooms. Coaxial cable is more
expensive, does a much better job of minimizing interfer-
ence, is less prone to the effects of weather and close-by
metal objects, and is nearly as good a signal conductor as
the ribbon type wire. The latter is particularly true of
foam-type coaxial cables. Coaxial cable is somewhat more
difficult to install at the point where the cable enters the
building. If coaxial cable is selected, make sure the antenna
is designed to drive the type of cable.
75 coaxial cable connection
After stripping the end of your coaxial cable, RG-6 or
RG-59 mount the supplied 750/300 FM antenna adapt-
er on the cable as shown. Then insert the plug into the 752,
ANTENNA terminal on the rear panel as shown in Antenna
connections diagram. ,
Press the claws in the
direction of the arrows
with the fingers to re-
Jease the lock and pull
out the cover.
How to open the 7502/3000 antenna adapter
1. Arrange the coaxial cable as illustrated.
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(braid) Inner (braid) ad
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2. Connect the processed coaxial cable to 752/300 anzenna adapter as
shown below. In the case of RG-6, insert and wind the inner conductor
around the slit. In the case of RG-59, further insert and wind the inner
conductor around the slit. Detach the collar in the antenna adapter.
Wind the inner
conductor here
750 antenna connection
3000 ribbon type cable connection
Although the unit is designed exclusively for use with 750
coaxial cable. it can also accept a 300 indoor antenna
or 3002 ribbon-type lead-in cable by using the supplied
7502/3000 antenna adapter. Strip the plastic insulation
from the wire ends for about 10mm (3/8 inch). Connect
the wires to the terminals on the adapter, then insert it into
the 7592 ANTENNA terminal on the rear panel (see
Antenna connections diagram).
If you connect a 3002 feeder cable, you need not detach
the cover in the 7502/3000 antenna adapter.
Note:
A
FM
outdoor
antenna
can
be
connected
to
the
receiver
with
either
a
759
coaxial
cable
or
3000
ribbon
feeder.
For
proper
connection.
carefully
read
the
instruction
manual
for
the
FM
outdoor antenna.
More than
=2 meters
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antenna as installed in a
higher position or on the
opposite side of the
building
More than
| 4 meters
| (13 ft)
FM outdoor antenna setting

AC outlets (SWITCHED outlets)
The AC outlets on the rear panel of the unit may be used
to supply power to other components in the system, such
as turntables, tape decks, etc. Never connect equipment
whose power consumption exceeds the maximum value
shown at each outlet.
The maximum total capacity is 200 watts.
FM DE-EMPHASIS switch
(Except some areas)
This switch has been set to the correct position for a given
market area. However, check to see that this switch is set
correctly before operating your unit. An incorrect setting
will adversely affect high-frequency performance.
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CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except some areas)
The CHANNEL SPACE switch on the bottom is set to the
correct setting that prevails in the area to which the unit
is shipped. However, if the 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 CHANNEL SPACE
setting in accordance with the area corresponding to the
table shown below.
Channel Space Fra.
1. U.S.A., Canada FM: 100kHz
Hawaii, and Guam AM: 10kHz
2. European countries FM: 5OkHz
Far East countries AM: 9kHz
Channel space table
Note: ———_—_—_____—______—__—__—_—_—_——
Whenchanging the setting of the CHANNEL SPACE switch. first
disconnect the power cord, then reset the channel space switch,
connect the power cord again, and turn the power on.
FM DE-EMPHASIS
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CHANNEL SPACES
FM 50 kHz aD FM 100 kHz
AM 9 kHz AM 10 kHz
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Controls and indicators
‘@ POWER switch
Press this switch to turn on power. (The POWER STAND
BY indicator lights.) Press it again to turn power off.
@ SPEAKERS A and B switches
A,B OFF - This position silences all speakers to permit
private use of headphones.
A ON - Activates speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
A terminals on the rear panel.
B ON - Activates speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
B terminals on the rear panel.
A,B ON - Activates speakers connected to the SPEAK-
ERS A and B terminals simultaneously.
Note:
When the SPEAKERS A and B switches are used at the same time,
the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals are
connected in series. In this respect, whenever using the SPEAK-
ERS A and B switches at the same time, be sure that two pairs
of speakers are connected to the terminals A and B, otherwise no
sound is Output.
@ PHONES jack
Stereo headphones are plugged into this jack.
© EQ (Equalizer) PRESET keys
Use these keys to store equalizer curves in memory or to
recall them.
PGM: User-adjusted equalizer curves can be programmed
as desired and stored in memory; up to five patterns.
SET: Five factory-preset equalizer curves are stored in
memory.
Upto 10 equalizer curve memories are available in total.
Press the PGM/SET key to select either the user-
programmed pattern or the factory-preset pattern.
© Equalizer level controls
Adjust these controls up and down to equalize the sound
by +12 dB to the center frequency indicated.
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@ EQUALIZER key
Press this switch to ON and the frequency characteristic
will be modified by passing through the graphic equalizer.
In the DEFEAT position, the frequency characteristic
remains unchanged.
@ EQ REC key
Used when recording the source onto the tape deck
through the equalized response of the graphic equalizer.
© EQ PRESENCE controls
Adjust these controls (INCREASE and DECREASE) to boost
or attenuate the equalizer curve indicated.
© PGM/SET key
Pressing this key alternates the preset equalizer curves to
be recalled between PGM (user-programmed patterns) and
SET (factory-preset patterns) groups.
@ Equalizer preset MEMORY key ;
This key is used to store an equalizer curve into the PGM
PRESET memories. First, select the desired equalizer curve
and then press this key. Then press any of the PRESET(A
to E) keys. The selected equalizer curve will be stored in
the memory indicated by the PRESET key pressed.
@® EQ/SPI key (KR-V126R/KR-V106R)
Pressing this key alternates the display mode between the
EQ (graphic equalizer) and SPI (spectram peak indicator-
spectrum analyzer).
@ PEAK HOLD ON/OFF key (KR-V126R/KR-V106R)
In the spectrum analyzer display (SPI) mode. pressing this
key activate or deactivate the Peak Hold function of the
power meter indicator.
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