AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER Preparations Additional Information Operations KRF-V4550D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-4967-EN Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows. Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 2 Unpacking 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. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Other countries ............................... AC 110-120 / 220 - 240 V Preparations Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)) Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to "In case of difficulty". / Safety precautions 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 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 TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. Before applying the power Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. Contents Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure 3 Before applying the power ................... 2 In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component. Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special features .................................................. 4 Names and functions of parts ................ 5 Setting up the system ......................... 7 Preparations Connecting audio components ........................... 8 Connecting video components ........................... 9 Connecting a DVD player (6 channel input) ...... 10 Digital connections ........................................... 11 Connecting the antennas .................................. 12 Connecting the system control ......................... 13 Connecting the speakers .................................. 14 Preparing the remote control ............................ 15 Preparing for surround sound ............... 16 Speaker settings ............................................... 16 Preparing for playback ...................................... 17 Listening to a source component ..................... 18 Adjusting the sound .......................................... 18 Recording ...................................... 19 Recording audio (analog sources) .................... 19 Recording video ................................................ 20 Recording audio (digital sources) ...................... 20 Listening to radio broadcasts ............... 21 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ....................... 21 Using RDS (Radio Data System) ....................... 21 Using the DISPLAY key .................................... 22 Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) ..................................... 22 Presetting radio stations manually .................... 23 Receiving preset stations .................................. 23 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ...... 23 Tuning by program type (PTY search) .............. 24 Operations Ambience effects .............................. 25 Surround modes ............................................... 25 Surround play ................................................... 26 DVD 6-channel playback .................................. 27 Convenient functions ........................................ 27 Basic remote control operation for other components .................................... 29 DVD player operations ...................................... 29 CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations .................................... 30 Additional Information In case of difficulty ........................... 31 Specifications ................................. 32 Additional Information Other Operations Normal playback .............................. 17 Preparations Before applying the power 4 How to use this manual This manual is divided into three sections, Preparations, Operations and Additional Information. Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ¶ Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible. However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components, connecting the system can be fairly complex. Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from . video software marked The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals. The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used. Preparations Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver. Additional Information Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. DVD 6-channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems. RDS (Radio Data System) tuner The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type. PTY (Program TYpe) search Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear. Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 2 days. · Power mode. · Input selector settings. · Device preset. · Picture output. · Speaker ON/OFF. · Volume level. · BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. · Subwoofer ON/OFF. · Dimmer level. · Monitor ON/OFF. · MD/TAPE settings. · 6ch/2ch input setting. · Listen mode setting. · Speaker settings. · Input mode setting. · Midnight mode setting. · Broadcast band. · Frequency setting. · Preset stations. · Tuning mode. Names and functions of parts Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display Speaker indicators MUTE indicator AUTO SOUND indicator PRO LOGIC indicator DIGITAL indicator S.DIRECT indicator Band indicators AUTO indicator MEMO. indicator ST. indicator TUNED indicator RDS indicators Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators DOWNMIX indicator MONITOR indicator 5 3 STEREO indicator STEREO indicator Display 1 POWER key ^ Use to switch the main power ON/OFF. 2 ON/STANDBY ( ) key ^ Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER is turned ON. STANDBY indicator 3 MULTI CONTROL keys ^ Use to control a variety of settings. 4 SET UP key ^ Use to select the speakers' settings etc. 5 Surround indicators DOLBY DIGITAL indicator § Lights when the receiver is in the DOLBY DIGITAL mode. PRO LOGIC indicator § Lights when the receiver is in the PRO LOGIC mode. 3 STEREO indicator § Lights when the receiver is in the 3 STEREO mode. 6 INPUT MODE key 7 Use to switch between the digital and analog inputs. 7 DIMMER key )· Use to adjust the brightness of the display. Use to select the REC MODE. 8 MONITOR key ( Use to monitor the source that is connected to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jack. 9 VOLUME CONTROL knob * 0 PHONES jack ( Use for headphone listening. ! SPEAKER key & Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF. MUTE key ( Use to temporarily mute the sound. @ SOUND key ¶ Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects. # BAND key ¡ Use to select the broadcast band. $ AUTO key ¡ Use to select the auto tuning mode. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ. % LISTEN MODE key § Use to select the listening mode. ^ MEMORY key TM Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. & SOURCE DIRECT key ( Use to pass the source material direct to the amplifier. * INPUT SELECTOR knob * Use to select the input sources. Standby mode When standby indicator is lit, this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of current for back-up. This system can be switched on using remote control. Preparations Names and functions of parts 6 Remote control unit Preparations 1 Numeric keys £ If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets. 2 SET UP key ^ Use to select speakers' settings etc. MENU key Use to operate other components. 3 SOUND key ¶ Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects. OSD key Use to operate other components. 4 MULTI CONTROL keys ^ Use to control a variety of settings. P.CALL 4/¢ keys £ If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as P.CALL keys. 4/¢ keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as skip keys. 5 TUNING 1/¡ keys If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as tuning keys. If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys. 6 BASS BOOST key * Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range. POWER RECEIVER 7 DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the A and B play keys of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multiCD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO, CD/ DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) * Selects the inputs and set the remote control to operate the component registered at the respective input. 9 MUTE key ( Use to temporarily mute the sound. ) key ^ 0 POWER ( Use to turn the receiver on and off. ! DVD POWER key ª Use to operate DVD player. @ RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver. # TITLE key Use to operate other components. RDS operation keys TM¢ Use to receive RDS broadcasts. $ LISTEN MODE key § Use to select the listening mode. RETURN key Use to operate other components. % ENTER key Use to operate other components. 2 key If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck). ^ BAND key ¡ Use to select the broadcast band. 6 key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key. If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key. & 8 key Use to operate other compone ...