Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your DVD player to the VR-4900/VR-4700/KRF-V9993D. Please refer to your DVD players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your DVD player. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your receiver.

DTS disclaimer clause

DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the digital output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, or TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player. This unit is equipped with DTS Digital Surround decoder.
Connecting Your CD-R Recorder
DIGITAL RECORD IN - COAXIAL OR OPTICAL
RF REMOTE ANTENNA R AUDIO L SIGNAL GND R AUDIO L PRE OUT FRONT L PHONO R SL 16 TEXT IR RECEIVER IR OUT LCD IN 20mA REMOTE RELAY TV ON/OFF REMOTE DC12V 20mA CONTROL SENSOR DC12V DC5V SURROUND SPEAKERS CENT 20mA 10mA R L C SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA B GND AM A
Remove protective cap before connecting. CD1

FRONT SPEAK L

RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG)
Connecting Your CD-R Recorder, continued
To Connect a CD-R Recorder:
1. Connect the audio cable from the CD-R recorders Play OUT jacks to the receivers CD-R PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left. 2. Connect the audio cable from the CD-R recorders Rec IN jacks to the receivers CD-R REC OUT jacks, as shown to the left. 3. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or optical) from the CD-Rs digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on the receiver as shown to the left. The illustration shows two digital connections, one for coaxial connection and one for optical connection. Your CD-R recorder supports one or the other of these connection methodsdo not connect both. If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. You only need to connect to the digital out jack if you will be recording from sources that are connected to a digital in jack, such as a CD or DVD player. 4. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your CD-R recorder. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the CD-R recorder.

Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your CD-R recorder to the VR-4900/VR-4700/KRF-V9993D. Please refer to your CD-R recorder instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. Each set of instructions in this section shows one of several possible variations on connecting your CD-R recorder. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your CD-R recorder.
Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck
RF REMOTE ANTENNA R AUDIO L SIGNAL GND R AUDIO L PRE OUT FRONT L PHONO R SL 16 TEXT IR RECEIVER IR OUT LCD IN DC12V 20mA REMOTE RELAY TV ON/OFF REMOTE DC12V 20mA CONTROL SENSOR DC12V DC5V SURROUND SPEAKERS 20mA 10mA R L SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA B GND AM A

FRONT S L

RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY
Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued
To Connect an MD Recorder:
1. Connect the audio cable from the MD recorders Play OUT jacks to the receivers MD/TAPE1 PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left. 2. Connect the audio cable from the MD recorders Rec IN jacks to the receivers MD/TAPE1 REC OUT jacks, as shown to the left. 3. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or optical) from the MDs digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on the receiver as shown to the left. The illustration shows two digital connections, one for coaxial connection and one for optical connection. Your MD recorder supports one or the other of these connection methodsdo not connect both. If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. You only need to connect to the digital out jack if you will be recording from sources that are connected to a digital in jack, such as a CD or DVD player. 4. If you are connecting a Kenwood MD recorder, connect the system control cable from the MD recorder to the receiver. If you are connecting more than one Kenwood device with a system control cable, see What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? on page 30. 5. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your MD recorder. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the MD recorder.
To Connect a Primary Tape Deck:
1. Connect the audio cable from the tape decks Play OUT jacks to the receivers MD/TAPE1 PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left. 2. Connect the audio cable from the tape decks Rec IN jacks to the receivers MD/TAPE1 REC OUT jacks as shown to the left. 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with system control, connect the system control cable from the tape deck to the receiver. Be sure that the SL16/XS8 switch on the tape deck is set to SL16. If you are connecting more than one Kenwood device with a system control cable, see What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? on page 30. 4. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your tape deck. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the tape deck.

Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your CD player or tape deck to the VR-4900/VR-4700/KRF-V9993D. Please refer to your CD player or tape decks instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. Each set of instructions in this section shows one of several possible variations on connecting your CD player or tape deck. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your CD player or tape deck. Do not connect a system control cable from any unit connected via the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR jacks.
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output)

AC-3 RF OUT

COAX. OR OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
RF REMOTE ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO REC OUT Y VIDEO1 PLAY IN Cb CD1 REC OUT Cr VIDEO2 PLAY IN Y MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO3 PLAY IN VIDEO4 CD-R Cr VIDEO2 MONITOR OUT Y VIDEO3 Cb PLAY IN MONITOR OUT PLAY IN DVD
SIGNAL GND R AUDIO L PRE OUT FRONT L PHONO R IR RECEIVER IR OUT LCD SL 16 IN TEXT DC12V 20mA REMOTE RELAY TV CONTROL SE DC12V DC 20mA 10 SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA B GND AM
Remove protective capDVD before inserting

CD1 VIDEO 4 IN DVD IN

DIGITAL OUTPUT RF INPUT COAX. AC-3 RF

DIGITAL INPUT COAX. OPT.

RF DEMODULATOR DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO4

Cr OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN
S- VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued
To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc Player:
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. You must purchase an RF Demodulator (DEM-9991D) if you plan to operate a player with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Output with this receiver. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with an AC-3 RF Output. If your laser disc player does not have an AC-3 RF output, see Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output) on page 26. Please refer to your laser disc players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your laser disc player. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your receiver. 1. Review the information under Before You Begin on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make. 2. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc players Audio OUT jacks to the receivers AUDIO jacks (VIDEO 4 PLAY IN) as shown to the left. Do not connect the digital cable (coaxial or optical) yet; it must be connected via the demodulator as described in the following steps. 3. Connect the AC-3 RF coaxial cable from the laser disc players AC-3 RF OUT jack to the demodulators RF INPUT AC-3 RF jack as shown to the left. 4. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or optical) from the laser disc players digital jack to the appropriate DIGITAL INPUT jack on the demodulator as shown to the left. Set the switch on the front of the DEM-9991D to the type of connection you made. 5. Connect the coaxial digital cable from the demodulators DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. jack to the receivers VIDEO4 COAXIAL jack. 6. Connect the demodulators supplied 12V AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the demodulator. Do not plug the adapter into the wall until you have finished making all connections to the receiver. 7. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your laser disc player. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the laser disc player.

Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output)
Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a laser disc player with a digital cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO3 or VIDEO4 video device jacks and the digital cable to the VIDEO3 or VIDEO4 digital jack.
RF REMOTE ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO REC OUT Y VIDEO1 PLAY IN Cb PHONO R CD1 DVD VIDEO 4 IN DVD IN REC OUT Cr VIDEO2 PLAY IN Y MD/ COAX. OR OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT TAPE1 VIDEO3 PLAY IN VIDEO4 CD-R Remove protective cap before inserting VIDEO2 Cr MONITOR OUT Y VIDEO3 Cb VIDEO4 Cr OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD/6 CH. INPUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT PLAY IN DVD
RELAY TV ON CONTROL SENSO DC12V DC5V 20mA 10mA
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued
To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc Player:
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with a PCM Digital Output. If your player has a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Out, see Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output) on page 24. This configuration does not allow Dolby Digital laser discs to be played. Please refer to your laser disc players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your laser disc player. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your receiver. 1. Review the information under Before You Begin on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make. 2. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc players Audio OUT jacks to the receivers AUDIO jacks as shown to the left. 3. Connect the video cable from the laser disc players Video OUT jack to the receivers VIDEO PLAY IN jack as shown to the left. Note that the jack sets are linked, even though they are not adjacent. You must connect all of the cables from your laser disc player to a linked jack set. If you connect the analog cables to VIDEO3 and the digital optical cable to VIDEO4, your laser disc player will not work correctly. 4. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or optical) from the laser disc players digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on the receiver as shown to the left. Your laser disc player supports only one of the digital connection methodsdo not connect both. If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to remove the protective cover from the optical jack before connecting. 5. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your laser disc player. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the laser disc player.

SP Selection

1. Touch on the Setup Surround menu to open the Speaker Selection menu: 2. Kenwood provides two ways to set up your speakers: Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup where you identify whether a speaker is present and let the receiver automatically determine the appropriate speaker settings.
Custom setup: Use this method for a more customized setup where you determine more of the speaker settings, such as the bandwidth of the sound sent to each speaker. Custom setup configures the following: SW=subwoofer, L=left front, R=right front, C=Center, LS=left surround, and RS=right surround. a. Touch on the Speaker Selection menu:
c. If you set your left and right front speakers to Lrg and want to send bass to the subwoofer in all Listen modes, touch until On appears above the button. All modes SW Re-Mix mixes some of the bass from your All the speakers back into your subwoofer.

SP Distance

1. Measure the distance from each speaker to the seat you most often use and note it below: Speaker left front center right front right surround left surround subwoofer on 2. If you are not already there, touch the Setup Surround menu to open the Speaker Distance menu: Distance (ft or m)

SP Level

In this step you will use your ears to balance the volume level of all the systems speakers except the subwoofer for your room and listening position. (To set the subwoofer level, see Setting the Subwoofer Level on page 37.) When all the speakers are set at the same volume level, your system will create a more realistic, spacious surround sound environment. 1. Eliminate as many external noise sources as possible. 2. Sit in the place where you and your guests are most likely to sit while watching movies or listening to music. 3. Turn the receivers master volume up to -25dB. (For greatest accuracy, the level-setting procedure should be performed at a moderately loud listening level.) on 4. If you are not already there, touch the Setup Surround menu to open the Speaker Level menu:
If you set your left and right front speakers to Nml, SW Re-Mix does not function. d. Touch e. Touch touch to save your settings. to move to the next speaker setting or to return to the Setup Surround menu.
If your front speakers are set to Nml, you can only set your center and surround speakers to Nml (or Off). If you turn off the subwoofer, your front speakers are automatically set to Lrg. You may not set them to Nml.

What if my device does not work with any of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?
PowerTouch contains sophisticated features that allow it to learn new commands from other IR remotes. If none of the codes for the device and brand you select work, use this feature to instruct PowerTouch how to operate the device. You can also use this feature to modify commands for codes that do work or even to add extra functionality to those codes. For example, lets say the basic control codes for your VCR are Power, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Pause, Channel and Record. Lets also say that your VCR has an OSD (On Screen Display) menu that is not part of the default code set you chose. You can use your VCRs remote to teach PowerTouch to access that menu. To teach PowerTouch new commands: 1. Follow the steps under How Do I Identify Devices? on page 37. 2. Touch to open the Function Change menu:
4. When a button which can be renamed is selected, (Name Input) button is displayed with black characto deisplay the keyboard and enter the ters. Touch button name (Example: CD: On). If characters already to erase them. (See How have been enterd, touch Do I Enter Text? on page 8 of the Users Guide.)

4 inches (10 cm)

BACKLIGHT
Lean Fail is displayed when it failed. After a learning process is completed, always touch Then touch the entry. on the keyboard display to establish to test the command or function that PowerTouch has learned. If the command or function does not work, perform the learning process again. Be sure to use the devices original remote. PowerTouch will not learn commands from other universal remotes. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have taught PowerTouch all the commands you want it to know. If you need more function lines, touch cess more lines. 8. Touch 9. Touch to return to the IR Setup menu. to return to the Setup menu. or to ac-
5. Touch the Learn button. While Learn is displayed, perform the next operation. If the set is left untouched for more than one minute, Time Out will be displayed. 6. Aim the devices remote at PowerTouch and press and hold the button on the devices remote that corresponds to the command you want PowerTouch to learn: This may take a few seconds; do not move PowerTouch or the devices remote until PowerTouch displays the Function Change menu again. Learn Success is displayed when learning completes successfully.
3. Select the button to be programmed by learning (Include Empty 1 to Empty 8). You will be able to access these new commands by touching More or the button you assign on any device control screen. (Users Guide)

5. Confirm the station name list and touch OK. If you do not want to finalize, touch the previous screen.
The station name are written in the preset channel list.
Storing Stations Manually
1. Touch (music) on the Quick access menu to access the Music menu.
and enter the broadcast frequency Touch using the 10key pad. (e.g.; To select FM 87.5 MHz, enter 8, 7, 5, 0, and )
6. Touch Memo button at the top of the screen:
(backspace) to clear the last character you to delete all the characters in the
to save your title. to tune to the newly saved station and re-
turn to the Tuner controls. 10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each station you want to store. 2. Touch controls. on the Music menu to access the Tuner Touch (check icon) to return to the TUNER control
(check icon) again to return to menu, then touch the basic Music menu.
Chapter Three: Setting Up on the Receiver
It is possible to set up the speakers and register the input devices on the receiver main unit. However, some of the setting items such as the controlled device registration should also be set on the PowerTouch. If setup is made on the PowerTouch, it is not necessary to repeat any setup on the receiver side. Therefore, it is recommended to perform setup on the PowerTouch. This chapter describes the setup on the receiver only as an alternative method in case the setup is not made on the PowerTouch. Do not operate the PowerTouch during the receiver setup. Preparation for setup Most of the receiver control keys are accommodated inside the panel door. Make the following preparation for setup on the receiver. 1. Plug the power cord into a household power outlet. 2. (VR-4900, VF-4700) Press the REMOTE POWER key to turn the receiver ON. (KRF-V9993D) Press the POWER switch to supply the main power. The receiver now enters the STANDBY mode (in which remote control is available). Then press the ON/STANDBY key to turn the receiver ON. 3. Open the panel door.
VR-4900/KRF-V9993D VR-4700

Key layout

I NPUT CD 2/TAPE 2 LISTEN MODE MONITOR MODE

A SPEAKERS B

SET UP

MULTI CONTROL

P.CALL

3. Setting the speaker distances Measure the distance between each speaker and the listening position you frequently use. See page 36 for details. 1 After the operation of 7 in procedure 2 above, the speaker distance setting display appears. 2 When L 3.0m/10ft is displayed, correct the distance of the front left speaker from you using the MULTI CONTROL (/%) key. 3 Press SET UP key to display C 3.0m/10ft and correct the distance of the center speaker from you using the MULTI CONTROL (/%) key. 4 Similarly, set the distances of the R (front right), RS (right surround), LS (left surround) and SW (Super Woofer) speakers. 5 Press the SET UP key repeatedly until SETUP FIXED is displayed.
Radio stations can be preset in the memory in the receiver and recalled by a one-touch operation. The memory in the receiver cannot store the station names. To store the station names, use the PowerTouch. (For details, see Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) on page 40.) Storing RDS Stations Automatically (VR-4900 and KRFV9993D): 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR or key to select the Tuner input. 2 Press the BAND key to select the FM band. 3 Press and hold the MEMORY key for more than 2 seconds. The receiver locates and stores any FM stations broadcasting an RDS signal. This process can take a few minutes to complete; please be patient. While the receiver is searching, AUTO MEMORY display blinks. Storing Stations Manually: 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR or key to select the Tuner input. 2 Press the BAND key to choose the receiving band. 3 Press the MEMORY key. 4 Press the P.Call (/%) key to display the desired preset number. 5 Press the MEMORY key again to complete the presetting. 6 To preset other stations, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each station you want to store.
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Rooms
The VR-4900 and KRF-V9993D offers dual-room output and control, which enables you to use a single receiver to control devices and speakers for two rooms. Due to its advanced features and controls, you can play music in one room while watching a movie in the other! Depending on your tastes and budget, you can set up one of the following sound scenarios to make full use of the Receivers capabilities: No additional amplifier for Room B: You can use the Receivers Speaker B output for Room B. This allows you to listen to full surround sound in Room A only, or in stereo in Room A when Room B is active. The sound in Room B will always be in stereo. Stereo amplifier for Room B: You can use an additional stereo amplifier for Room B (connected to the Receivers Second Room Preouts). This allows you to listen to full surround sound in Room A even if you are also listening in Room B. The sound in Room B will always be in stereo. Multiple rooms require you to run wires and cabling from the primary room (Room A) where your Receiver is installed to another room (Room B) where an IR Receiver (so you can use your PowerTouch to control devices), a second set of speakers, and possibly a second TV/Monitor is installed:

MD recorder, connecting.. 20 multiple rooms connecting IR repeaters. 49 connecting relays.. 51 connecting second TV monitor.. 46 connecting TV On/Off sensor. 51 IR receiver, connecting.. 49 set up... 47 sound scenarios.. 45, 46 sound setup... 47 using external infrared receiver.. 49
external infrared receiver, connecting. 48, 49
navigating PowerTouch interface. 34
FM antenna, connecting. 31 front speakers, connecting.. 5
On/Off sensors, connecting.. 51 optical cable DVD player.. 17 MD recorder... 21
ground cable, connecting turntable.. 28

hum interference.. 31

PCM Digital Output laser disc player, connecting... 27 powered subwoofer, connecting. 5 PowerTouch clearing stored settings and reconfiguring.. 33 deleting setup code.. 38 identifying devices.. 37 identifying receiver model type.. 33 installing batteries. 32 introductory information. 32 navigating the display screen. 34 operating components through external infrared receiver. 49 replacing old setup code with new. 38 selecting main menu. 34 selecting model type.. 33 selecting speakers.. 35 setup for multiple room use.. 47 setup menu.. 35
IR receiver connecting.. 49 models compatible with receiver. 49 IR repeaters connecting.. 49 models compatible with receiver. 49
laser disc player identifying to PowerTouch.. 38 RF Demodulator and. 25 with AC-3 Output, connecting. 25 with PCM Digital Output, connecting. 27 without AC-3 Output, connecting.. 27 without Dolby Digital Output, connecting.. 27
speaker distance, setting. speaker level, setting.. speaker type, setting.. storing radio stations.
radio stations, storing in memory. 40 RDS stations, storing in PowerTouch. 40 receiver identifying model type to PowerTouch. 33 record player/turntable, connecting. 28 relay controls connecting.. 50, 51 connection warning.. 51 resetting PowerTouch... 33 RF remote antenna.. 31 RF remote control function.. 42 right speakers front, connecting.. 5 surround, connecting.. 5 room A sound scenario.. 45, 46 room B connecting second TV.. 46 sound scenario.. 45, 46
S video cable cable TV... 10 DVD player.. 16 laser disc player.. 24, 26 satellite tuner.. 10 VCR... 12 satellite tuner connecting.. 10, 11 identifying to PowerTouch.. 38

2. Touch to access Lutron commands. Touch to access either the Spacer (shown) or GRAFIK Eye control screens, depending on which system you use.
Using Receiver 3. Use PowerTouchs screen as your Lutron remote. Refer to your Lutron manual for more information on these commands. 4. Touch to return to the Home Automation menu. 5. Touch any Quick Access menu to change to that menu.
To assign names to the 8 available GRAFIK Eye scenes: 1. Access either the Music or Movie menu and touch Home Automation menu: 2. Touch to access Lutron commands. to access the GRAFIK Eye control screen. to open the
3. If necessary, touch Using Receiver 4. Touch
to access the Name Input screen:
5. Touch the scene name you want to change and touch. See How Do I Enter Text? on page 8 for more information on changing names. 6. Repeat step 5 for each scene name you want to store.
7. Touch to return to the Lutron GRAFIK Eye controls. Press it again to return to the Home Automation menu. 8. Touch any Quick Access menu to change to that menu. Lutron models SP-HT-WH, GRX-IT, and GRX-8IT are compatible with your PowerTouch. Contact Lutron at: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. 7200 Suter Road Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, USA 800-523-9466 www.lutron.com Makita You can use your PowerTouch to open drapes or blinds in your home. Your PowerTouch completely replaces these Makita Automatic Drapery Opener System remotes: ZZRC10 ZZRC20 ZZRC30 ZZRC60 Using Receiver
For more information, see your Makita manual for the particular device you want to control.
To operate your Makita device using PowerTouch: 1. Access either the Music or Movie menu and touch Home Automation menu: to open the
to access the Makita controls:
3. Use this screen as your Makita remote. If you want to control more than 1 Makita device, touch to cycle through the additional screens. You can control up to 6 Makita devices. Refer to your Makita manual for more information on these commands. 4. Touch to return to the Home Automation menu.
5. Touch any Quick Access menu to change to that menu. To include a new curtain device (up to 6) touch
To assign names to curtain devices: 1. Access either the Music or Movie menu and touch Home Automation menu: 2. Touch 3. Touch to access the Makita controls. to access the Name Input screen: Using Receiver to open the

The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start to play from a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG source Some DVD players simply have intermittent start-up sound. Check that the correct digital cable is being used. The cable must be a digital coaxial or optical cable. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
With a Dolby Digital program, the loud sounds arent very loud and the quiet sounds arent very quiet Check that volume extremes are not automatically being balanced. See Midnight Theater Function on page 16 of this manual. All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs Check that Digital has been set as the input type. DTS discs do not output analog sound. See To Set Input Mode manually on page 22. DTS discs can only be played in Room A (VR-4900 and KRF-V9993D only).
I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input Check that: The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
Audio is not output only when a 96 kfs compatible disc is played. The optical cable may be bent. Distribute optical cables as straight as possible. Check that the optical cable connector is connected properly. Certain DVD player models or DVD discs inhibit digital output. Use analog cables with such a DVD player.
Sound it intermittent Attach the provided protective cap to the unused OPTICAL inputs. If the light from a fluorescent lamp or direct sunlight enters through this connector, the played audio will be intermittent.
I cant see the program Im playing on the TV There wasnt any video output to my VCR when I recorded Check that the video source and TV are connected via the same type of connectors. Component input signals cannot be transmitted via SVideo or composite (standard) connections. All Room B inputs must be compositeS-Video is not supported in Room B.

PowerTouch

Check that the correct video input on the TV is selected. Check that the video software you record does not have copy guard protection.
I dont see icons for all my devices You must identify devices for PowerTouch control for them to appear in the icon bar on PowerTouch. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. I dont see icons for all the devices I set up Some of the device icons appear only when PowerTouch is set up to control Room A and some appear only when PowerTouch is set up to control Room B. See Why Dont I See All My Devices? on page 87 of this manual. (VR-4900/KRF-9993D only) When I select a device icon, I dont see any commands When you start PowerTouch for the very first time, all the possible icons appear. If you select any of them, there will be no commands in the command area. You must set up PowerTouch before you can begin controlling devices. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. Re-enter the setup code for the device. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. Troubleshooting

The following settings are cleared: The device set as input (Tuner is selected by default)see How Do I Operate Devices? on page 29 of this manual. The volume setting (-65dB is selected by default)see Adjusting the Volume on page 11 of this manual The tuners receiving band (FM is selected by default) see Tuner on page 52 of this manual The tuners frequency (87.5MHz is selected by default) see Tuner on page 52 of this manual The tuners preset memoryyou will need to reset your stored radio stations (see Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide) The surround settingsee What are Listen Modes? on page 17 of this manual. The speaker settingsyou will need to reset your speaker settings ( see Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide) Reset the cleared settings before operating the receiver again.
The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the receivers front panel flashes red continually, or stays red for more than 1 second at a time Lower the analog input level for the source device youre listening to. (Setting the proper input level eliminates distortion that occurs if a source devices output level is too high. When this happens, the front panel CLIP indicator will flash red continually or remain red for periods of 1 second or longer. Occasional brief flashing of the CLIP indicator is okay). 1. Select the icon for the source device. For CD1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, and VIDEO4, also select the Input Analog icon. 2. Touch (setup) on the main menu.

. Troubleshooting

4. Touch. Every time you select the button the volume will cycle between 0dB, -3dB, -6dB and back up to 0dB. 5. While the source component is playing, reduce the Input Level to 3dB. If the CLIP indicator still flashes frequently or remains lit for 1 second or longer, reduce the Input Level again to -6dB. 6. Touch to return to the Setup menu.
I cant access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions (VR-4900/ KRF-V9993D) Make sure your receiver is a VR-4900/KRF-V9993D and that your PowerTouch is set to Model 1; the VR-4700 does not support RDS. See Selecting the Model Type on page 33 of the Connections and Setup Guide. Confirm that the radio station is broadcasting RDS. Make sure you use the Auto Memory function to store RDS stations in memory. See Storing RDS Stations Automatically on page 40 of the Connections and Setup Guide.
I cant receive a radio station Check that: The appropriate antenna is connected. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. The broadcast band is correct. See Tuner on page 52 of this manual. The tuner is set to the correct frequency. See Tuner on page 52 of this manual.
Im getting a lot of static/interference Check whether the receiver or antenna is too close to a TV or other electrical appliance. Adjust the antenna for best reception. If you live in an area with weak FM signals, consider a rooftop or an amplified FM antenna (available at any home electronics store).

Perfect Macro.. 70 Power On/Standby button.. 2
radio stations,.. 52 RDS (Radio Data System) definition.. 54 features.. 54 searching for radio stations using PowerTouch. 55 reading and storing CD titles. 42 receiver changing display mode.. 64 dimming front panel. 64 items on front panel. 2 recording... 59 room A operating CD player.. 88 operating devices. 88 setting up PowerTouch.. 86 sound scenarios.. 85 speakers, operating. 10 speakers, selecting. 88 switching control modes. 86 room B operating devices. 88 setting up PowerTouch.. 86 sound scenarios.. 85 speakers, operatings. 10, 88 switching control modes. 86
macros creating.. 66 using.. 70 Makita contact information.. 80 operating.. 77 MD recorder, operating. 48 MPEG... 18 moving around.. 7 multiple rooms operating devices. 88 sound scenarios.. 85 switching control modes. 86 mute button.. 3 muting sound.. 15
satellite TV, operating. 33 searching specific radio programs. 55 setting DSP effects.. 25 listen mode manually. 23 sound adjusting.. 10 scenarios in multiple rooms. 85 speakers levels, adjusting.. 13 loudness, adjusting. 11 selector keys on receiver.. 2 tone, adjusting. 12 room A, operating. 88 room B, operating. 88 Surround Play, checking.. 19 surround sound listen modes.. 17 multiple rooms.. 85 switching to analog input.. 21 room control modes. 86
VCR operating.. 36 volume adjusting.. 11 control knob.. 2
X-10 Home Automation System contact information.. 74 operating.. 72
tape deck operating tuner operating turntable operating TV operating.. 50.. 52.. 51.. 32
using joystick to move around.. 7 macros. 70 PowerTouch in multiple rooms. 85 PowerTouch in the dark. 62 PowerTouchs interface. 6 107

Index Moving Around

Whats on PowerTouch?

Chapter One: Moving Around
Welcome to the Kenwood VR-4900/VR-4700/KRF-V9993D Users Guide. This chapter explains the keys and functions you can find on the front of the receiver and on the PowerTouch. The chapter also includes an explanation of how to navigate the convenient graphical display on your new PowerTouch. It includes the following sections: Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver? page 2 Whats on PowerTouch? How is PowerTouch Powered? How Do I Use PowerTouch? page 3 page 5 page 8

Moving Around

Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver?

A SPEAKERS B

CD 2 / TAPE 2 MONITOR

CLIP INDICATOR

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO

KRF-V9993D

DOLBY DIGITAL DTS

STANDBY

96k fs

D.R.I.V.E.

INPUT SELECTOR

ON/STANDBY

DOOR OPEN/CLOSE

-ON OFF

PHONES

S VIDE

Keys behind the door
INPUT CD 2/TAPE 2 LISTEN MODE MONITOR MODE

SET UP

MULTI CONTROL

P.CALL

MEMORY
1. STANDBY indicator light 2. POWER ON/STANDBY key (VR-4900/VR-4700) ON STANDBY key (KRF-V9993D) 3. POWER ON / OFF switch
4. PHONES jack 5. SPEAKERS A/B key 6. INPUT MODE key 7. CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR key 8. LISTEN MODE key 9. SET UP key
Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the units internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit.
10. SOUND key 11. MULTI CONTROL (Up/Down) keys 12. P. CALL (Up/Down) keys 13. MEMORY key 14. AUTO key 15. BAND key 16. AV-AUX input jacks

VOLUME CONTROL

17. DOOR OPEN/CLOSE key 18. VOLUME CONTROL knob 19. INPUT SELECTOR keys 20. Indicators CLIP INDICATOR PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 21. Indicators DTS / 96 k fs / HDCD

AV - AUX VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R
DOLBY DIGITAL / MPEG D. R. I. V. E. 22. DISPLAY 23. 2-way communication indicator 24. Infrared remote sensor 25. Indicators SPEAKER A/B CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR 26. Infrared remote transmitter Keys 5 to 15 are located behind the door.

How Do I Enter Text? Many of the control menus allow you to assign your own names to list items (such as radio stations, CD titles, etc.). To enter text for names: 1. Access the control screen with the item name you want to change. You have accessed the appropriate screen if the screen. 2. Touch or : or appears on
Use the stylus to select characters from the keyboard. Touch to access to lowercase characters. Touch it again to access special characters (such as @, !, &, etc.). Touch it a third time to return to uppercase characters. Touch or to move back and forth between the characters. to
Touch to clear the last character you entered. Touch delete all the characters in the line.
How Do I Adjust the Sound?
Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch
Your new receiver comes with the easiestand most innovative remote youve ever seen. Its palm-sized illuminated screen displays clear icons and menus. Because PowerTouch maintains two-way communication with your receiver, it shows the result of your action right on its screen. PowerTouch is a universal remote that can control hundreds of devices, and is the first of its kind to offer infra-red compatibility with X-10, Lutron lighting, and Makita drapery control systems, making it perfect for controlling even the most elaborate home theater system. (VR-4900 and VR4700 only) This chapter contains the following sections: How Do I Adjust the Sound? How Do I Operate Devices? Movie Devices Music Devices How Do I Record? (Edit Mode) How Do I Adjust PowerTouchs Display? How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once? How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment? page 10 page 29 page 31 page 39 page 59 page 62 page 65 page 72 Using Receiver
You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using the receivers front panel or PowerTouch. Turning the Speakers On To turn on the front A (Room A with the VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) speakers, press the DOOR OPEN/CLOSE key (VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) or press the lower part of the door (VR-4700) to open the door and press the SPEAKERS A key inside the door.

Speaker indicators

VR-4900/KRF-V9993D

Using Receiver

L SPEAKERS R
I NPUT CD 2/TAPE 2 LISTEN MODE MONITOR MODE

VR-4700

To turn on the front B (Room B with the VR-4900/KRF-V9993D) speakers, press the SPEAKERS B key located in the door of the receivers front panel. The lighting of a SPEAKERS (A or B) lamp indicates that the corresponding set of speakers is on. VR-4900/KRF-V9993D: If you select SPEAKERS B (Room B) while listening to a surround mode in Room A, the sound in Room A will automatically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on surround made cannot be selected. VR-4700: If you select SPEAKERS B while listening to a surround mode, the sound will automatically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on surround made cannot be selected. If you use speakers connected to amplifiers via the PRE OUT jacks, choose Front A speakers.

Adjusting the Volume Use one of the following methods to adjust the volume. Turn the volume knob on the front panel of the receiver.
in the appropriate direction on PowerTouch.
Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo mode Only) The Loudness control increases the bass and treble at low volume control settings. This adjusts to the way the human ear hears sound at quiet volumes, retaining musics fullness and sparkle. Using Receiver 1. Touch menu: (sound) on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound
If the opened menu is not the Sound menu, touch

2. Touch

to turn the loudness setting on or off.
3. Touch to return to the previous menu or touch one of the Quick Access menu buttons to proceed to the next operation. Operation on the receiver: 1. Press the SOUND key inside the door repeatedly until LOUDNESS OFF or ON is displayed. 2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/) key to select LOUDNESS ON (or OFF), then press the SOUND key repeatedly until SOUND FIXED is displayed.
Adjusting the Tone (Front Left and Right Speakers Only) Use the Sound menu to adjust the bass or treble tone of your front left and right speakers manually. In addition to setting bass and treble tone adjustment values, you can completely bypass the tone control circuitry for a purer sound. 1. Touch menu: (sound) on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound

2. Touch Using Receiver

to open the Tone menu:

3. Touch

to turn the tone settings on or off.
4. If you selected on in the above, touch the left or right arrow next to a tone setting (Treble or Bass) to adjust it. A readout between the arrows shows the current setting. 5. Touch to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick Access
menu button to access that menu. Operation on the receiver: 1. Press the SOUND key in the door repeatedly until TONE OFF or ON is displayed. 2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/) key to display TONE ON (or OFF if desired so). 3. When ON is selected above and the SOUND key is pressed again, the BASS setting menu appears. When OFF is selected above, the LOUDNESS setting menu appears. 4. Adjust BASS level using the MULTI CONTROL (%/) key. 5. Press the SOUND key. 6. When the TREBLE setting menu appears, adjust the treble in the same way as above. To exit from setting, press the SOUND key repeatedly until SOUND FIXED is displayed. Adjusting Speaker Levels You can use the Sound menu to temporarily adjust the speaker levels of your center speaker, surround speakers, and subwoofer. For example, if a particular movie has dialog thats hard to understand, you can temporarily increase the center channel volume just for that movie. For more information on adjusting speaker levels permanently, see Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch in the Connections and Setup Guide. Using Receiver

DTS: DTS has five full-frequency channels that create effects nearly identical to those in a theater. Sounds seem to zoom from one place to another or entirely surround you. Like Dolby Digital, DTS has muchimproved clarity, surround and sound movement capability compared with Dolby Pro Logic. This listen mode is available on CD, LD, and DVD media. DTS is a strictly digital format that can be supplied only by a CD, LD, or DVD player that supports DTS sound. If you attempt to listen to DTS encoded media through the analog connections to your new receiver, you will experience digital noise (loud static).
You cannot select the Input Analog mode if you are playing DTS-encoded media. You cannot listen to DTS-encoded media in Room B. (VR-4900/KRFV9993D only) When playing DTS-encoded media, wait until DTS appears on the receiver display before proceeding. The listen mode is fixed to Stereo during playback of 96k fs signals. Your receiver can detect and switch between these formats automatically. To check the Surround Play status: 1. Touch (listen mode) on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen Mode menu: Using Receiver
2. Touch. This displays the Input Sound Status screen, which shows the signal being displayed.
During Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS playback, the programs encoded channel configuration is shown using the L, C, R, LS, RS, S and LFE icons. to return to the previous menu or touch one of the Quick 3. Touch Access menu buttons to proceed to the next operation.
Input Modes: The listen mode should usually be set to Full Auto. However, the listen mode can also be set manually when you want to fix the inputs as analog signals, etc. (see "To Set the Input Mode manually" on page 22). FULL AUTO

(Full Auto)

DIGITAL-AUTO
: The receiver detects the input signal format automatically and switches itself accordingly. Usually select this mode. : The inputs are fixed at digital signals and the listen modes are switched automatically. Using Receiver

(Dig.Auto)

DIGITAL-MANUAL : The inputs are fixed at digital signals and the listen modes should be switched manually by the user. (Dig.Manual) The DIGITAL-AUTO and DIGITAL-MANUAL modes are switched automatically to the FULL AUTO mode when an input is switched or the receiver is set to OFF. ANALOG : The inputs are fixed at the analog 2-channel inputs.

(Analog2ch)

6CH INPUT : The inputs are fixed at the analog 6-channel inputs. This mode can be selected only when the DVD input is selected with the input selector.

(Analog6ch)

If you turn off the receiver or select a different source device the DIGITAL-AUTO or DIGITAL-MANUAL is reset to FULL AUTO. When you use DIGITAL-AUTO or FULL AUTO mode with certain DVD and LD players, performing operations such as Skip or Stop may momentarily interrupt the output. This could switch the Listen Mode automatically to the surround mode intended for the input signal if you have manually selected a different listen mode.

6. Set PowerTouch down so that its IR transmitter window is aiming at the receivers IR transmitter window. Touch PowerTouch while it is reading data. This process may take some time, depending on how many CDs you have loaded. You will see the track titles on the PowerTouch when it is finished reading data. 7. Touch 8. Touch to return to the CD controls. (music) on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu. Do not move
Entering Disc and Track Titles: You can also use PowerTouch to enter disc or track titles, if they are not already stored on the changer. The titles you add are stored in memory on both PowerTouch and the changer. To enter disc or track titles: 1. Touch 2. Touch (music) on the Quick Access menu. Using Receiver
3. Stop playing a CD. (if it is playing) 4. Touch mands. or. This accesses the appropriate control com-
If you pressed rently selected disc.
, you will be entering track titles for the cur-
5. Touch the disc or track name you want to change. See How Do I Enter Text on page 7 for more information on changing names. 6. Press.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each title you want to store. 8. Touch to return to the disc or track controls. Touch it again to return to the CD controls. 9. Touch (music) on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu.
If you rearrange or add new CDs to the changer, you will need to repeat both the disc and track read process. Otherwise, disc information is stored in PowerTouch permanently. The track title information is not stored permanently in PowerTouch. Each time you select a CD to play you have to download its track title information. Title reading by PowerTouch is not possible for the following models. Model: CD-2280M, CD-2260M, DPF-J9010 and DPF-J7010.
To play discs and tracks by title: 1. Touch 2. Touch 3. Touch (music) on the Quick Access menu. button. This accesses the disc commands:
Using Receiver 4. Titles of all discs in the changer are displayed in numerical order. or down arrow to scroll through the discs numeri5. Use the up cally, then touch the disc title you want to play. 6. If you want to play the disc from the beginning, touch 7. (Optional) Touch numerical order. or down arrow the track title. 10. Touch 11. Touch to return to the CD controls. (music) on Quick Access menu to return to the Music menu.
. The track titles for that disc are displayed in
8. If you want to play the disc starting from a particular track, use the up to scroll through the track titles, then touch

Using Receiver 3. Select the recording destination device and touch. PowerTouch displays the control screen for the destination device. The (Source) and (Destination) are displayed on the left side
of the control screen. Each touch of the or switches between the source device con-
trol screen and the destination device control screen. 4. Touch the record control on the destination device, then switch to the source device and touch the play control. 5. Touch any Quick Access button to change to that menu. For more information on recording with any connected device, see the devices instruction manual.
If youre recording from a digital source, any action other than adjusting the volume may cause the sound to clip on the recording. You cannot record from the component you are using to record. For example, if youre recording on a VCR connected to the VIDEO1 jacks, select a source other than Video 1. Using Receiver If your source is a camcorder or other video unit, refer to the instruction manual for the particular unit youre recording from. It is not possible to record a digital source signal onto the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR output.
Digital to Digital Recording: The PCM digital signal input through any DIGITAL IN jack is output digitally at the digital jack. For more information on this connection, see Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck on page 20 of the Connections and Setup Guide. Dolby Digital and DTS signals cannot be recorded. Digital to Analog Recording: While home VCRs can record only two channels of audio, the receiver is capable of "down-mixing" the multi-channel audio of Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG into stereo sound. Down-mixing is available by setting the Digital Rec mode to REC MODE: AUTO or REC MODE: MANUAL. To set the Digital Rec mode: 1. Touch the 2. Select (Src.) or or. (Det.) so that (Src.) is reversed.
or is selected, the receiver displays "REC MODE: 3. When AUTO" or "REC MODE: MANUAL".
When a source recorded by down-mixing a multi-channel source is played back in the Dolby Pro Logic mode, the audio can be reproduced in 4channel surround sound.
How Do I Adjust PowerTouchs Display?
How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark? You can use your PowerTouch in the dark. When you turn on the back light, your PowerTouch screen will light up, making navigation easier if you need to operate PowerTouch in dim or nonexistent light.

BACKLIGHT

To use PowerTouch in the dark, press Using Receiver

(BACKLIGHT).

To turn off the light and return to normal display, press LIGHT) again.

(BACK-

Backlight is automatically turned off when PowerTouch goes to sleep you will need to turn it on again when you reactivate PowerTouch.
Keep the Back Light turned off during normal use to maximize the life of your batteries.
How Do I See PowerTouchs Screen More Clearly? You can also adjust the contrast to suit your viewing angle. To adjust the contrast:

CONTRAST

1. Press screen:
(CONTRAST) until Contrast message appears on the
Using Receiver 2. While this message is displayed, move the joystick up or down to increase or decrease the contrast until you are satisfied. 3. Touch to save the contrast setting and return to the control screen. How Do I Turn the Beeping On or Off? PowerTouch emits beeps under various circumstances (for example, to confirm your entry). You can turn these sounds off if you dont want to hear them. To turn the beeps off: 1. Touch (setup) on the Quick Access menu. once to turn off beeping. Touch it again to turn beep2. Touch ing back on.
Using PowerTouch to Dim or Brighten the Receivers Front Panel 1. Touch (Sepup) on the Quick Access menu.

Using Receiver 2. Touch

to make the receiver display illumination dim and less
noticeable. It is also possible to disable some indicators (DTS, 96 kfs, HDCD, DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG and D.R.I.V.E.) on the receiver. Each touch of the FL Dimmer button switches the above as shown below. 1 Display/bright 2 Display/dim 3 Display/dim Indicators/enabled Indicators/enabled Indicators/disabled
Changing the Front Panel Display Mode 1. Touch (Sepup) on the Quick Access menu : 2. Touch. Input Type AUTO Connected Device DVD DOLBY DIGITAL "Input Type" is displayed only when a selector with digital input is selected. When the input mode is PHONO, TUNER or AV AUX, the connected device and listen mode are displayed alternately.
A: Connected Device DVD : B: Input Terminal VIDEO4 : C: Listen Mode
How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?
PowerTouch uses sophisticated processing to make it easy for you to perform several actions at once using the Macro menu. Once you create the macros, specifying which devices should receive which commands at what interval, a single touch can lower curtains, dim lights, and turn on and start devices. There are a number of macros automatically associated with each device. These macros will appear on the More screen for the device. Although you can assign any set of actions to a macro, the macros association will not change. Each device input supports up to 6 macros. Any device (including home automation devices such as Lutron, X10, and Makita) command can be included in a macro. These macros enable you to group multiple actions onto a single button. For example: You could create a macro to access a specific TV station (such as CNN or TV Land)like setting a button on the radio in your car. You would most likely choose a macro associated with your TV, or one with the jack set to which you connected your cable or satellite receiver. You would then define a macro that entered the channel number for that station. You could create a macro to change video input and start a tape in your VCR. You would most likely choose a macro associated with your TV or with the video jack to which you connected your VCR. You would then define a macro that: changes the TV station to channel 3 turns on the VCR delays 1 second to allow the VCR to power up switchs the TV input to VCR starts the tape playing Using Receiver

Creating Macros

PowerTouch provides a simple way to create macros: 1. Think about the sequence of events you want to set up. You may even want to note down which devices should turn on first and how much time you think should pass between each step. 2. Touch Using Receiver (sepup) on the Quick Access menu then touch.
3. Figure out what device you will be using when you want to run the macro and select a macro line associated with that device. 4. Touch.Enter a name for the macro. See How Do I Enter Text? on page 8 for more information on entering names. 5. Touch to save the name in the Macro.
7. Touch a blank space (all spaces are blank in the initial status).
(Optional) To delete a function: a. Touch a macro function line you want to delete. b. Verify that this is the correct function. Touch (Optional) To insert a function: a. Touch a macro function line where you want to insert a function, then touch.
The function line will be inserted before the selected line. b. Touch a device, then touch an available function.
8. Touch a device, then touch an available function.
PowerTouch inserts the function then returns you to the Macro Device menu. 9. Repeat step 7 to insert all the devices and functions you want to use. 10. Touch 11. Touch to return to the Macro Function menu. to test the macro.
12. If some of the functions did not occur, you need to insert delay before these functions.
To insert a delay (which is stored on its own line as a separate action): a. Touch the device line whose function did not occur.

b. Touch

c. Touch a delay time. PowerTouch inserts the delay then returns you to the Macro Function menu. d. Repeat a. through c. for other functions. 13. Repeat steps 7 through 9 until you have defined all the actions necessary for this macro. to test the 14. Aim PowerTouch at the appropriate device and touch macro. Do not move PowerTouch or walk in front of the transmitter while it is checking the macro. 15. Touch to return to the Setup Macro menu. 16. Touch a Quick Access button to return to the Music or Movie menu.
Using Macros Once you have defined macros, you can use them directly from the basic menus (Music, Movie) for one-touch operation of several devices.

Troubleshooting is how you determine what part of a complex system (like a home theater system) is at fault when the system isnt working how you think it should. When you troubleshoot a system, you diagnose a problem by examining and eliminating possible causes until theres only one left. Troubleshooting is easiest when you start with the most obvious, most common, and most likely and work from there. Diagnosing your own problems can save you time and aggravationthe better you understand how to troubleshoot and adjust your own system, the less time you have to: spend on the phone with a customer service representative do without your receiver because its in the shop
There are some basic steps to good troubleshooting: 1. Verify the exact conditions when the problem occurs. This is the most important step in troubleshooting. Whether you fix it yourself or have to describe it to a technician, you are much more likely to really solve the problem if you know the exact circumstances surrounding the problem. For example, if you dont hear anything through the speakers, its useful to know if it only happens when you are listening to CDs. Knowing that eliminates the speakers themselves as part of the problem. The more you know about when a problem occurs, the more likely it is that you or the technician can solve it. Troubleshooting 2. Check each part of the signals path from source (such as a CD player) to speaker. You may also want to test the assumptions you made in step 1: maybe you havent listened to your MD recorder in a while is there no sound from it as well? This step will really help narrow down the possible causes. Test all your connected devices and eliminate the ones where the problem doesnt occur. When youre done with this step, youll probably have found the problem.
3. Go over all device connections slowly and methodically. Doublecheck the settings on your remote. Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of the most common home entertainment problem: no sound. Use the Connection and Setup Guide to double-check your connections for each device. This is especially important with VCRs, tape decks, MD recorders, and equalizers, where its very easy to swap the play and record connections. You should also check your PowerTouch settings carefully. Did you set the input to the correct device? (you can also check the front panel of the receiver) Are you trying to listen to an analog source using a digital connection? 4. Cables (especially old ones) go bad more frequently than devices do. Always suspect the cable before its device. For one thing, its easier to test: simply swap the cable with one connected to a device you know is working. If the problem device works now, it was the cable. You can generally purchase new cables at most home electronics stores, or via the Internet. 5. User error is more likely than device failure. You probably dont want to hear this, but its true. Use this manual to go over the steps to operate the receiver. Refer to the other devices manuals as well. 6. Instruction manuals are your friend. A good rule of thumb is to check the manual when something doesnt work how you expected it to. If you read the manual before calling the store or taking the device back, you may find the solution to your problem much more quickly. The rest of this chapter presents some common problems, grouped by type, and the steps you can take to resolve them. Troubleshooting

I dont hear any sound at all Check that: The volume is set at the proper level. See Adjusting the Volume on page 11 of this manual. Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See Muting Sound on page 15 of this manual. The proper input (e.g., CD player, Tuner, etc.) has been selected on the PowerTouch. See How Do I Operate Devices? on page 29 of this manual. (VR-4900/KRF-V9993D only) The proper room has been selected. See How Do I Switch Control Modes?on page 86 of this manual. The CD2/Tape2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/Tape2 MONITOR indicator on the receivers front panel will be lit). See Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver? on page 2 of this manual. The input mode matches the input signal (e.g., analog vs. digital) that has been set. See To set the Input mode manually on page 22 of this manual. The correct Input Mode (e.g., FULL AUTO) has been set for the digital input. See Input Modes on page 21. The correct speakers have been activated. See Turning the Speakers On on page 10 of this manual.

Troubleshooting

Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is played. The optical cable may be bent. Use a new optical cable. Check that the optical cable connector is connected properly. Certain DVD player models inhibit digital output. Use analog cables with such a DVD player.
I cant hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the sound is abnormally low Check that: All of the speaker wires are connected tightly, not short circuited. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
The 96k fs indicator does not light while a 96k fs compatible disc is being played. The indicator will not light unless the DVD player is properly set. All of the speakers have been activated in the Setup Speakers menu. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR indicator on the receivers front panel will be lit). See Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio Video Receiver? on page 2 of this manual. The correct speakers have been activated. See Turning the Speakers On on page 10 of this manual. The correct listen mode has been selected. See What Are Listen Modes? on page 17 of this manual.
I cant hear sound from my surround or center speakers Check that: The proper surround play mode (Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic, DSP, MPEG, DTS or Dolby Digital) has been selected. See What are Listen Modes? on page 17 of this manual. All of the speaker wires are connected tightly. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. Troubleshooting

When I press a key to tune to a preset station, the receiver does not respond Check whether: The receiver has been unplugged for more than three days. If it has, your settings were cleared from the receivers memory. See My receiver wont turn on and the STANDBY indicator is flashing on page 99 of this manual. The Tuner input is selected. See Tuner on page 52 of this manual. Troubleshooting
Macro is not running as I programmed. Because PowerTouch can only transmit one command at a time, stagger the timings of the various macro settings so that the commands are given at different times. On or Off command for audio devices may not work correctly if they are not Kenwood components connected via system control cables. Depending on the video signals of the connected video devices, TV power sensing may not work correctly. On or Off command for video devices may not work correctly. If they are already on, On command turns the devices off, and if they are already off, Off command turns the devices on.

(For VR-4900/KRF-V9993D)

(For VR-4700)

Index Numerics

200-Disc CD Changer introductory information. 39 operating.. 40 operating in multiple rooms. 88 playing CDs.. 40 reading and storing disc titles. 41 warning during PowerTouch load time.. 42
devices checklist.. 31, 39 identifying to Powertouch.. 29 operating.. 29, 88 devices controlling from each room. 88 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) effects.. 24 digital to analog recording. 61 digital to digital recording. 61 dimming receiver front panel. 64 display panel.. 2 display screen adjusting.. 62 devices displayed.. 4 Dolby Digital.. 18 DTS.. 18 DVD player operating.. 37 switching input.. 22
accessories accessing codes with PowerTouch. 80 controlling miscellaneous devices.. 84 adjusting PowerTouch display screen... 62 analog input, switching. 22 AV AUX front panel. 2
balancing volume extremes. 16 batteries, maximizing life.. 62
headphones jack.. 2 using.. 28 home-theater sound.. 16
CD player operating.. 40, 45 operating from room A. 88 CD2/TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator light.. 2 CD-R Recorder operating.. 47 changing front panel display. 64 confirm button.. 3, 7 custom macros creating.. 66 operating.. 70
icons not appearing on powerTouch.. 87 identifying components.. 29, 97 Input Analog mode. 21 IR indicator and transmitters. 2 items on PowerTouch.. 3
joystick moving around on PowerTouch... 7 on PowerTouch. 3
operating devices. 29 home automation equipment. 72 macros. 70 range... 5
laser disc player, operating. 38 listen modes defined. 17 Dolby 3 Stereo.. 17 Dolby Digital. 18 Dolby Pro Logic. 17 DSP (Digital Signal Processing).. 17 DTS (Digital Theater System) 18 MPEG.. 18 setting manually. 23 stereo.. 17 Lutron contact information.. 77 operating.. 74
Perfect Macro.. 70 Power On/Standby button.. 2
radio stations,.. 52 RDS (Radio Data System) definition.. 54 features.. 54 searching for radio stations using PowerTouch. 55 reading and storing CD titles. 42 receiver changing display mode.. 64 dimming front panel. 64 items on front panel. 2 recording... 59 room A operating CD player.. 88 operating devices. 88 setting up PowerTouch.. 86 sound scenarios.. 85 speakers, operating. 10 speakers, selecting. 88 switching control modes. 86 room B operating devices. 88 setting up PowerTouch.. 86 sound scenarios.. 85 speakers, operatings. 10, 88 switching control modes. 86

macros creating.. 66 using.. 70 Makita contact information.. 80 operating.. 77 MD recorder, operating. 48 MPEG... 18 moving around.. 7 multiple rooms operating devices. 88 sound scenarios.. 85 switching control modes. 86 mute button.. 3 muting sound.. 15
satellite TV, operating. 33 searching specific radio programs. 55 setting DSP effects.. 25 listen mode manually. 23 sound adjusting.. 10 scenarios in multiple rooms. 85 speakers levels, adjusting.. 13 loudness, adjusting. 11 selector keys on receiver.. 2 tone, adjusting. 12 room A, operating. 88 room B, operating. 88 Surround Play, checking.. 19 surround sound listen modes.. 17 multiple rooms.. 85 switching to analog input.. 21 room control modes. 86
VCR operating.. 36 volume adjusting.. 11 control knob.. 2
X-10 Home Automation System contact information.. 74 operating.. 72
tape deck operating tuner operating turntable operating TV operating.. 50.. 52.. 51.. 32
using joystick to move around.. 7 macros. 70 PowerTouch in multiple rooms. 85 PowerTouch in the dark. 62 PowerTouchs interface. 6 107

Index Moving Around