Kenwood KR-V5580 User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KR-V5580
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

Before
applying
po
WP
i
Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
KRVS580 (En)
Units are designed for operation as follows.
2
U.S.A.
and
Canada
AC
120
V
only
Europe
and
U.K.
AC
230
¥
only
6
AUStANIA
cscs
AC
240
V
only
China
AC
220
V
only
*Other countries AE 110-120 / 220 / 230-240 V switchable
For other countries
*AC voltage selection
This unit operates on 110- 120 volts or 220 - 240 volts AC. The AC
voltage selector switch on the rear panel 1s set to the voltage that
prevails in the area to which the unit 1s shipped Before connect-
ing 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
AC voltage Selector switch
AC 110- AC 230-
120V- AC 220V~ pany -
| 1 is
Note
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to :mproper Setting of tne AC voltage selector switch
i
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
tine
voltage
with
a
small
screwdriver
of other
pointed
tool.
Saf
ety
p
r
e
Ca
uti
on
Ss.
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ee
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WARNING
:
To
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR MOISTURE
REIL
(OR
BACK)
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
D0 NOT OPEN
CAUTION ) CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
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
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE
AVERTISSEMENT
:
Pour
EviTER
TOUT
INCENDIE
OU
CHOC
ELECTRIQUE,
NE
PAS
EXPOSER
CET
APPAREIL
ALA
PLUIE
OU A
L'HUMIDITE.
ae
ATTENTION
POUR
REDUIRE
LES
RISQUES
DE
CHOC
ELECTRIQUE,
NE
PAS
ee
ATTENTION
DEPOSER
LE
COUVERCLE
(OU
LE
PANNEAU
ARRIERE).
ANCUNE
PIECE
REPARABLE
PAR
L'UTILISATEUR
NE
SE
TROUVE
AL
‘INTERIEUR,
CONFIER
TOUT
TRAVAIL
D'ENTRETIEN
A
UN
PERSONNEL
DE
SERVICE
QUALIFIE
LE
SYMBOLE
DE
L
ECLAIR
DANS
UN
TRIANGLE
EQUILATERAL
A
POUR
BUT
D'ATTIRER
L
ATTENTION
DEL
UTILISATION
SUR
LA
PRESENCE,
AL'INTERIEUR
DU
COFFRET,
D'UNE
TENSION
DANGEREUSE
ET
NON
ISOLEE
D
UNE
PUISSANCE
SUFFISANTE
POUR
CONSTLIUER
UN
RISQUE
DE
COMMOTION
ELECTRIQUE
AUX ETRES
HUMAINS
LE
POINT
D
EXCLAMATION
DANS
UN
TRIANGLE
EQUILATERAL
A
POUR
BUT
D‘ATTIRER
L'ATTENTION
DE
L
UTILISATEUR
SUR
LA
PRESENCE,
DANS
LA
LITTERATURE
QU!
ACCOMPAGNE
CET
APPAREIL,
D
INFORMATIONS
IMPORTANTES
RELATIVE
A
L'EXPLOITATION
ET
A
L'ENTRETIEN

Special features.
OOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STEREQ._.
HAAG RR ‘Sc
KA-V5580 [En}
The surround system reproduces video software program carrying the (I) [aay sseasse)] 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 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.
Unpacking. ..............
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure tnat all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost
Examine the unit for any possibility of smipping damage !f your unit is damaged or farls to operate, notify your deaier immediately
If your unit
was shipped to you directly, notify the s™:pping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can fie
a claim against the carner for shipping damage
We recommend that you retain the orga! carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (11 AM loop antenng {1} Loop antenna stand (1)
Batteries (R6/AAI (2) * AC plug adaptor (1)
a ea or
% Use to adapt the plug on the
power cord to the shape of the
wall outlet. {Accessary only for
regions where use is necessary.)
C on t en ts . Caution : Read the pages marked A. carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before
applying
power
1.
Betore
anp'ying
power
2
-t. Safety precautions 2
Special features 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4
System
connections
_
aoe
rece
6
About the system control connections 7
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch 9
Controls and indicators 10
Operation
of
remote
control
unit
12
Playing
music
13
Sound adjustment functions 14
Recording se nee nena nm ein He sana REN 16
To record a ™usic Source 16
Copying tape 'Tape dubbing) 16
Broadcast
reception
--
ssa
7
Receiving
proadcast
stations
WF
Receiwing radio stations by specifying its frequency 18
Storing rad-o stations in memory {Station preset} 19
Receiving a preset station 19
Receiing ai preset stations in order 19
Operation
of
video
components
~~
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ne
eee
ssvatraranrsrcannssenpesses
QO)
Payback of + deotape
Record-ng cf vdeo source
Presence play __ ss es a - ssn steantence
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround arrangement
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround playback
DOLBY 3 STEREO adjustment and playback
dn case of difficulty
1 Specifications

'
Caution
:Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
KA-V5580 [En]
6. Temperature — The appliance may not function properly
if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The
ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F)
oe Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the
: 4 appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and
oS operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference
7. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
1.
Power
sources
~
The
appliance
should
be
connected
to
a
other
appliances
(including amplifiers)
that
produce
heat
power supply only of the type described in the instruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company For appliances intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
instruction manual.
8. Electric shock - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin
or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this
appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. For
families with children, never permit children to put
2. Power-cord protection - Power-supply cords should anything, especially metal, inside this appliance
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
9. Enclosure removal - Never remove the enclosure. It
the mternal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur
3. CAUTION - Polarization - Ths appliance may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug la plug having one
blade wider than the other) Tris plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into tne outlet, try reversing the plug If
the plug should still fail to fit. comtact your electrcian to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not deteat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug
10.Magnetic fields - Keep the appliance away from sources
of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems,
radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects
4. Ventilation — Siots and ope.-gs in the cabinet are provided
for ventiation and to ensure fenabie operation of the appliance
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must
rot be blocked or covered Tne appliance should be situated so 11.Cleaning - Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet
tnat its location or position does not interfere with its proper before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as
ventitatior. alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean
To maintain good ventilation. do not put records ora table-cloth the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth
onthe appliance Place the appiance at least 10 cm away from
tne walls 12. Accessories — Do not piace this appliance on an unstable cart,
Do not use the appliance on a ded. sofa. rug or similar surface
that may biock the ventilation openings This app:iance should
rot be placed in a Duilt-in instatiat:o7 Such as a bookcase OF rack
umess proper ventation 1s prowded or the ~anufacturer’s
iNstiuct ons Nave Deen adhered to
5. Water and moisture - The appliance should not be
used near water -forexample near a bathtub. washbowl.,
kitchen sink, jaundry tub. in a wet basement. or near a
swimnrttg pool. etc
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn

' Caution :Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
13.Lightning —- For added protection for this appliance during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
14.Abnormal smell - If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.
, POWER OFF!
©
i
15.Damage requiring service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A, The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by
following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to.
restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged
F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
16.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
17.Outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna is
connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS FEA.
NATIONAL ELECTWCAL COOE
Teome : 27", NEC SECTION 810-201
>> GROUNDING CONDUCTOR:
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
on
3 GROUND CLAMP
+m -—— POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
KA-VS580 (En)
18.Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be.
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
orcircuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
OF cifcuits as contact with them might be fatal.
19.AC outlets - 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, to it to
prevent fire or electric shock.
20. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
21. Attachment — Do not use attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
22. Replacement parts — When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating
condition.
Notes:
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna
terminals.
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

System connection
,;
Connections
of
audio
and
video.
components
LENS SO NE
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also
to the instruction manuals of the related components.
Do not piug in the power lead until all connections are
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears
even though all connections have been made properly,
completed. reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of diffi
Video deck 1 culty”. 3
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Video
cord
[Avs OUT
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Shape of AC outlets
System
control
cord
U.S.A.,
Canada
CD
player
Australia
Tape deck 1 Other countnes
eT os and China
REC IN
boas
=
=
PLAY
fet
OUT
rn
———}|
—_
wee
ee
BEN
:
:
es
Tape
deck
2
or
Graphic
equalizer
System
\
control
cord
Caution regarding placement
(Except
for
U.S.A.
and
Canada)
Turntable
To
maintain
proper
ventilation,
be
sure
to
leave
a
space
around
the
unit
(from
the
largest
outer
dimensions
includ-
ing projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and right panels: 10 cm
Rear panet: 10 cm
Top panel: 50 cm

KA-VS580 [En}
About
the
system.control
connections...
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
contro!
modes.
Make
connections
according
to
the
groups
of
terminal
symbols
shown
below.
X8B
Mode:
lets
you
combine
XS),
[XU,
and
X98
terminals
GLI)
Mode:
for
(LIB)
terminals
only
[
This
unit
is
only
compatible
with
the
[XS8]
mode
and
cannot
be
connected
in
the
(SL16}
mode.
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control mode.
This unit [XS]
MD Recorder
[SL16]
System
control
cord
[SL16]
{SL16] [XS] [X$8] [XR]
[$i16] [XS] [Xs8]
' (XS]
»
@
Cevtan
CD
p.ayers
ang
cassette
deck
may
O°
may
“ot
be
compatible
with
the
[XS8]
mode.
Do
not
make
system
connections
to
Incompat-
dre
comporents
[SL16]
equ:ipmen:
cavmot
be
combined
with
[XR],
[XS].
and
[XS$8]
equipment
for
system
operations.
If
your
equipment
con-
sists
of
mS
kind
of
combination,
please
do
not
connect
any
system
control
cords.
Even
without
system
contro!
cards,
normal
operat:ons
cas
be
caved
out
witnou:
affecting
performance
2
Ouret
connect
syste
contro!
cords
to
any
components
other
than
those
specified
by
KENWOOD
It
may
cause
a
malfunc-
or ard damage yo: equipment
Be
sure
tne
syste™
control
Plugs
are
inserted
a'l
the
way
in
to
the
system
control
terminals
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets
you
operate
source
components
with
the
system
re-
mote supplied with this unit
Automatic
Operation
(Except
[XR]
equipment)
When
this
unit
is
connected
to
KENWOOD
system
compo-
nents
such
as
a
cassette
deck
and
CD
player
through
system
control
cords
and
the
input
source
is
selected
with
the
IN-
PUT
SELECTOR,
the
selected
component
starts
to
play
auto-
matically.
Inversely,
playing
a
component
automatically
selects
that
source
as
the
input
to
this
unit.
The
automatic
;
Operation
also
occurs
when
the
provided
remote
control
is
:
used.
(Except
for
TAPE
2
and
video
components)
Synchronized
Recording
(Except
[XR]
equipment}
Lets
you
synchronize
recording
with
the
start
of
playback
Do
not
connect
system
control
cord
to
the
cassette
deck
when
recording
from
CD,
MD,
LD.
or
analog
discs.
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
(MONI)
jacks.
QQ
.
.
1
Connect
atl
coras
firmly
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced
ee
2
Wher
plugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords.
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
Power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging
/
unplug-
@ng
connection
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit
3
Do
sot
connect
up
a
power
source
whicn
is
larger
than
that
indicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit
4
If
the
system
control
cords
or
audio
cords
are
not
connected
Properly,
the
remote
control
or
automauc
operation
between
system
components
wil
not
work
properly

Connection of
Speaker system A
(R) (Ly
KR-V5580 [En)
While pressing lever
Hl (holding it).
2 Insert cord.
|
|
|
(R) 3)
Speaker system B
7 Release.
a
9s)
~~
Setting the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
Speaker impedance Selector position
oe
o>
482 6 or
BL, 162
Center
speaker
(R) (Ll)
Rear speaker
@ Never short-circuit the + and ~ speaker cords
If the jeft 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.
@ Proper sound will not be produced unless two rear speakers are
connected
CAUTION: 1o prevent FIRE OR DAMAGE REQUIRING
SERVICE, SET THE IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SWITCH AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
According to the impedance of the speakers used, set the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear pane! as shown in the table.
@ During speaker system connection and operation of the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR, set the power key to OFF
erties

f
antenna...
i
Connection method to each antenna terminal
1 Loosen the 2 Wrap the card
screw
3 Tighten the
screw
KR-V5580 [En}
AM loop antenna
connection
The
supplied
antenna
is
for
indoor
use
Place
it
as
tar
as
possible
from
the
main
system,
TV
set,
speake’
cords
and
power
cord,
and
set
it
to
a
direction
which
provides
the
best
reception
ve
AM
outdoor
antenna
connection
If
the
reception
1s
poor
when
the
AM
loop
antenna
is
used,
distrib-
ute
4
vinyl-coated
wire
of
more
than
6
meters
outdoors,
without
disconnecting
the
loop
antenna
?
ANTENNA
FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory antenna .s for temporary indoor use onty For
stable
signa
reception
we
recommerd
using
an
outdoor
an-
Tenra
Remove
the
indoar
antenna
*
vou
connect
one
out-
doors
FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except
for
U.S.A.,
Canada
and
Australia)
Tne
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
on
tre
rear
pane!
1s
set
fo
ine
correct
setting
that
preva.
s
in
the
area
to
which
the
unt
4s
snipped
However.
if
the
FM
O£€-EMPHASIS
»
CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
+s
not
matched
to
the
area
where
the
unit
is
to
be
used
for
instance
when
you
moved
‘rom
area
1
to
area
2
or
vice
versa,
desired
reception
of
AM
/
FM
broadcasts
1s
not
expected
In
this
case
change
tne
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
set-
ting
-»
accordance
with
the
area
corresponding
to
the
tape
Tne
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
1s
switched
over
at
the
same
tme
@
When
changing
tne
setting
of
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
?
CHANNEL
SPACE
switcn.
frst
disconnect
the
power
cord.
tnev
reset
the
channel
space
switch.
connect
the
power
cord
aga:n
and
turn
the
power
or.
FM outdoor antenna connection
Lead the 759 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor an-
tenna
into
the
room
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
752
terminal
Use the commercially
available antenna adaptor
kHz SOkHz
10kHz 100kH2 ¥
CHANNEL
SPACE
A 50ps
y 75ys
DE -
EMPHASIS.
A CHANNEL —M
rea SPACE freq. |DE-EMPHASIS
U.S.A, Canada
1tjand South Amen- FM 100kHz 75 ps
can countries AM _10kHz
F
2
|
Other
countries
ne
one
50
us

Controls and indicators
Broadcast band indicators
SURROUND
Frequency display,
indicator
tnput display,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display
TAPE 2 indicator
KA-V5S80 (En)
Tuning mode indicator
(aezs}4- Reception mode indicator
VIDEO 1/2 indicators
For U.S.A. and
Canada
3 STEREO indicator
LOUDNESS indicator
TUNED indicator
MEMORY indicator
LINE STRAIGHT indicator
Q@REMOTE POWER key
Press tc swicr overt tne STAN EON
moages wren ine MAIN POWE® » ON
QMAIN POWER switch
Prasstoswicn tre mar powe: 0's OFF
OSound adjustment knobs
ONumearic keys
Usectso sto, rgatar'eca "gsta’ vs
OSTANDBY indicator
QMUTING indicator
@LOUDNESS key
Press to enhance low frequencies
OLINE STRAIGHT key
Press to reproduce the source wih @
higher sound quality
ODOLBY PRO LOGIC key
@DOLBY 3 STEREO key
@BYPASS key
Press to cancel tne surround modes
About the STANDBY indicator
@INPUT SELECTOR knob
Turn to select the input sources
@VOLUME CONTROL knob
@PHONES jack
Used tor headphone listening
@SPEAKERS A/B keys
tress to select the A and/or B speaker
Sy¥STR™S
© DIRECT key
Press tor direct station tuning based on
eumernca! input
@MEMORY key
Press to preset a station in memory
@CENTER MODE key
Press to select the center mode for the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround and DOLBY
3 STEREO modes
@TEST TONE key
@ REAR LEVEL key
Adjusts volume of rear speakers
@CENTER LEVEL key
Adjusts the volume of the
speaker
@ DELAY TIME key
Agyusts the delay ume
@ AUTO/MANUAL key
Press to select the auto tuning mode
@BAND key
Press to switch the broadcast band
@TUNING keys
Press to tune broadcast stations
@TAPE 2 (MONI.) key
Press to monitor the sound being re-
corded
center
osc eects
This unit has a STANOBY indicator When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the unit consumes a small amount of power to preserve the memory
This is called STANDBY mode Ths moge alse lets you turn the power ON/OFF using the remote control

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Remote
control
unit
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The
remote
control
unit
provided
with
the
receiver
can
also
control
KENWOOD
cassette
decks,
and
CD
player
connected
to
the
ASS Rp
RARER
Nec ee
KA-V5S80 [En?
receiver
through
system
control
cords.
For
details
of
the
controllable
functions,
refer
to
the
instruction
manuals
of
these
components.
TUNER operation keys
BAND _ Selects the broadcast bana
P.CALL Recalls preset stations
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CO
CO player operation keys
DISC This key 1s used as the disc se
lector of a mult-CD player
Eacn press selects a differen:
disc
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EFFECT — MALL
Cassette deck operation keys
Use to operate both TAPE A and TAPE
B of a double cassette deck To oper-
ate a single cassette deck, use only
the TAPE B keys
REC/ARM key
When recording on TAPE B, puts the
deck in record-pause mode after leav-
ing a non-recorded blank of 4 sec-
onds
Graphic equalizer operation keys
EFFECT Turns the graphic equalizer
INPUT key
Select the input sources
TAPE 2 (MONITOR) key
Press to monitor the source being '#
corded
POWER key
co
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j ‘SURROUND
DELAY dIsc
MULTI LEVEL CONTROL
ON and OFF
M.CALL Recalls the preset equalizer
curves from memory
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( SURROUND keys
MODE
TESTIONE MODE
TAPE 2
beta INPUT (MONITOR! MUTE
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VOLUME CONTROL
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VOLUME keys
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UME CONTROL erab of the mainuc:
TuIns wher nese keys are operates
MUTE key
Motes tte sua te porary
KENWOOD
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-RO502
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Model: RC-RO502
Infrared ray system
Switches the surround modes
TEST TONE
Switches the test tone ON and OFF
CENTER + MULTI LEVEL CON-
TROL
This combination adjusts the center
level
REAR + MULTt LEVEL CONTROL
Adjusts the rear level
DELAY + MULT? LEVEL CONTROL
Adjusts the delay time
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Operation
of
remote
control
unit
4
Loading
batteries...
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1 Remove the cover.
KR-V55B0 [(En}
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2 Insert batteries.
UN
SS
@
Insert
two
AA-size
(R6
/
SUM-3}
batteries
as
indicated
by
the
po-
larity marking
¢
| 3 Close the cover.
Operation procedure o.com
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when
you press the POWER key on the remote. When the power
comes ON, press the key you want to operate.
Remote sansor
@ Components connected via the system contro! cords, such as the
CD player, can aiso be remote-controlied. In this case, please read
the instruction manual supplied with your components
@ When two operation keys on the remote control unit are pressed
successively, press each key securely reserving an interval of
more than 1 second for each press
Model: RC-R0502
infrared ray system
“Operating range (approximate! —_
1
Tne
supplied
batteres
are
intended
for
use
in
operation
checks.
Therefore,
their
lives
may
be
shorter
than
ordinary
batteries.
Netes
2
When
the
remote-controllable
distance
gets
shorter
than
before,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones
“
3.
Malfunction
may
occur
if
direct
suntight
or
the
light
of
a
high-frequency
lighting
fluorescent
lamp
enters
the
remote
control
light
sensor
In
such
a
case.
change
the
system
installation
position
to
prevent
the
malfunction

Playing music
Preparation (Except tor U.S.A. and Canada)
e@ Press the MAIN POWER key
to ON.
AON DOF
KA-V5S80 (En)
1 Turn the power ON.
La
|bs
(U.S.A. and Canada) (Other countries}
REMOTE POWER
2 Select the SPEAKERS key setting.
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4 Play the selected source.
5 Adjust the volume.
To decrease
volume
Max
To increase
volume
¥8F ; Keys or controls to be used in this operation
0 OFF
Sound is not output from the speakers. Use this setting for lis-
tening through headphones, etc.
oe ON, OA
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
A terminals on the rear panel,
o ON, cB
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
B terminais on the rear panel.
@ if the cassette deck(s), CD player and/or turntable is connected
through system controi cords, the component of the selected in-
put source starts to play automatically.
The input sources are switched
in the following order: The selected source is
@ TUNER (frequency display} displayed.
@TAPE [
Or igeue Cc 7 “
OL2 =
© PHONO .
e@ The sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2
(MONI.) is ON. (Except when the graphic equalizer is connected
~ ti)
@ When the volume is adjusted from the remote control unit, the
VOLUME CONTROL knob rotates. :

Sound adjustment functions
KR-VS580 (En)
<—>
$B: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Adjusting the tone
i
Q©
To adjust low To adjust high
frequencies frequencies
\
Adjusting the left/right sound balance
fe ott
To decrease
the right
sound
To decrease the
left sound
Using the LOUDNESS key
When listening at a low volume, the loudness function allows to
compensate the low frequencies which human ears have difficulty
in hearing at a Jow volume
r
Lights up
q |
To cancel
LOUDNESS:
Qn Press the LOUDNESS key again. y
09D
it
)
Tl
i
l
Goes off -
anaes
To mute sound temporarily
Cou
Press again to return to the original volume.
Remote control unit [Remote control unit only | oe |
@ The indicator on the main unit blinks.
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To listen through headphones
© Set both of the SPEAKERS keys to
OFF.
j2ONOOFF 2B OA
@ Plug headphones.
PHONES:
@ Adjust the volume.
=O)
To decreese To increase
volume volume
5
de===tioo
©
i
KA-V5S80 [En]
388 | Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Line-straight playback
This
feature
allows
you
to
anjoy
music
sources
such
as
CD
with
an even higher sound quality
@ Select the source to be played.
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@ Press the LINE STRAIGHT key.
UNE STRAIGHT
@ Play the source.
Lights up.
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@
The
tone
control
functions
are
defeated
during
line-straight
play.
@
The
line-straight
play
is
cancelled
when
a
key
associated
with
sur-
round
play
is
pressed.
To
cancel
_
Press
the
LINE
STRAIGHT
key
again.
R
—
+ Goes off.

Recording
To record a music source
D Select the source to be recorded.
©
Select input source
other than TAPE 1.
}
@ Put the cassette deck in record-
pause mode.
3 Play the source and start record-
\ ing.
KR-V5580 (En) |
WHE: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2-> TAPE 1)
J. Press the TAPE 2 (MONI.) key.
TAPE 2(MONI.)
2 Select a source other than TAPE 1.
& Play cassette deck 2 and stert re-
cording on cassette deck 1.
Lights up.
ia
rm by
@ For copying a tape using a double cassette deck, read the instruc-
tion manual of the double cassette deck.
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 1 -» TAPE 2)
1 Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR knob of the main |
unit.
2 Play the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks and
pert jecording of the cassette deck connected to the TAPE
jacks.
Regarding TAPE 2(MONITOR)
A cassette deck or graphic equalizer can be connected to this unit's TAPE 2(MONI.) terminals. if you connect a graphic equalizer, turn the
TAPE 2{MONI.) 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(MONI.) key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound. Refer to the operating manual for
the component you connected for further details.

Broadcast reception
KR-V5580 [En]
3 Select the tuning method.
MLSTOAAANUAL
To incresse
frequency
To decreas:
frequency
The input sources are switched in the following order:
@ TUNER (frequency dispiay)
@
TAPE!
3
paee
Frequency
display
i
oc
a
-
ri
t
©
PHON
!
:
fu a] uj = i
@ The last frequency tuned before is displayed.
Each press switches the band as follows: t
Cc @FM |
@AM i
“AM” or “FM? indicator
Each press switches the turning method as follows: i
c
@
AUTO
lit
(auto
tuning)
4
®
AUTO
not
lit
=
(manual
turning)
Lights
up.
4
10. =
7
@ Usually, set the switch to AUTO (auto tuning).
Select manual tuning when noise interferes due to weak radio wave.
(The stereo broadcasting is received in monaural during manual
tuning.)
Fecure ts MD ene
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For Auto Tuning: Press v or a once and the tuner automatically
tunes to a receivable station.
For Manual Tuning: Press repeatedly until the frequency you desire
is tuned. You can also tune by holding the but-
ton down. ‘

KR-VSS80 (En)
ond Z 0
P
‘
3 Specify the frequency.
‘Y: Press the DIRECT key.
@ Enter the frequency of the desired
station.
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&>
The input sources are switched in the following order:
@ TUNER (frequency dispiay)
@TAPE t
@VIFEOI
@VIBEGE
©C3
®
PHONG
Frequency
display
uw -- IN 8g-
Each press switches the band 8 as s follow
@FM
Coam
“AM* or “FM* indicator
Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as
shown below.
Desired station Order of pressing numeric keys
FM 90 MHz 8.0.8) *(100 kHz space) | -*
8.0.0). {50 kHz space) :
FM 102.5 MHz 0.0.8.8 (100 kHz space)
0.0.8.8.0 {50 kHz space) i
. q
AM (MW) 810 MHz | [8]. (4) (10 kHz space) |;
@).4. @ {9 kHz space) {
AM (MW) 1260 kHz| (4), (2). (8) (10 kHz space) | |
0.8. (9 kHz space)
*FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch (3)
Frequency “TUNED” Jights up when
oueiey a etation is tuned.
~~ 102.50.
@ If you made a mistake, repeat step 3 again.

Preparation
memory. -fa
@ Tune the station to be stored in
¥
@ Press the MEMORY key during re-
ceiving a station.
es
Proceed to step 2 within 5 sec. |
Of more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the MEMORY key
again.)
@® Select one of the preset numbers
from 1 to 20.
~
@ Select the TUNER input with the
INPUT SELECTOR.
(NPUT SELECTOR
@ Press the preset number of the
desired station.
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KRVS5SO (En)
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To store in “15” ..
(10), (0)
To store in “20"..
@ Repeat steps © and @ for each of the stations to be stored in
memory.
@ If a station is stored in a preset number which already stores a
station memory under it, the previous memory is replaced by the
new memory content.
'Oe.50.
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To recall “15”
To recall “20”
Press the P.CALL key.
ae
Se
@ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the
preset number is received.
f
When you press A key..... I 2 Jee lB 19-20
I '
When you press V key..... 1! 2 Jeeves oT) (9—29
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. -—
1 Connect the video source component to be )
played.
= eererent
2. Select the VIDEO 2 input. )
(INPUT SELECTOR
3 Play the source component. }
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4 Start recording on the recording video deck.
KR-VBSBO (En)
WE: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
The input sources are switched in the following order:
® TUNER (frequency display)
?
“VIDEG Ir should be dis-
Or IBeGe Pleyor___|
a WIDEU!
@ Select the input to which a video deck is connected.
@ Connect the component to be played to the VIDEO 2 jacks. 4
@ The connectable components include a video deck (playback “%
only), video camera (playback onty), LD player or DBS tuner.
The input sources are switched in the following order:
@® TUNER (frequency display)
@TAPE}
@rIvEG! 4
re a “PIREDO* should be dis- 14
. If .
® PHONO =
s VIBEG2 ||
@ Start recording with the video deck which is connected -to ‘the
VIDEO
1
jacks.
.
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