VR-8050

KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.). Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations.

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Before applying the power
Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada.. AC 120 V only Australia... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K.. AC 230 V only China and Russia.. AC 220 V only Other countries.. AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable*
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

How to use this manual

This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information.

Preparations

Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components, we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.

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.

Operations

Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver.
Remote Control 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. Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control, as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Once you have registered your components with the proper setup codes, youll be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied with this receiver.

Additional Information

Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty (troubleshooting) and Specifications.

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

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 1 day. Power mode Input selector settings Picture output Speaker ON/OFF Volume level BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level TONE ON/OFF LOUDNESS ON/OFF Dimmer level MD/TAPE settings Listen mode setting Speaker settings Distance setting Input mode setting Sound mode settings Broadcast band Frequency setting Preset stations Tuning mode ACTIVE EQ mode SPEAKER EQ mode
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 PRODUCTS 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.

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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)
Before applying the power.. 2
Safety precautions... 2 How to use this manual.. 2 Unpacking.... 3 Preparing the remote control.. 4 Special features... 5
Names and functions of parts.. 6
Main Unit... 6 Remote control unit.. 7
Remote control unit (1) RC-R0822

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Setting up the system.. 8
Connecting the terminals.. 9 Connecting audio components. 10 Connecting video components. 11 Digital connections.. 12 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO). 13 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input).. 14 Connecting the speakers.. 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks. 16 Connecting the antennas.. 16 If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Preparing for surround sound.. 17

Speaker settings... 17

Normal playback... 20
Preparing for playback.. 20 Listening to a source component.. 20 Adjusting the sound... 21

Recording... 23

Recording audio (analog sources). 23 Recording video.. 23 Recording audio (digital sources).. 23
Listening to radio broadcasts.. 24
Tuning radio stations.. 24 Presetting radio stations manually. 24 Receiving preset stations.. 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL). 25

Ambience effects.. 26

Surround modes... 26 Surround play... 28 DVD 6-channel playback.. 30 Convenient functions.. 30
Basic remote control operations for other components.. 33
Registering setup codes for other components... 33 Searching for your codes.. 33 Checking the codes... 34 Re-assigning device keys.. 34 Operating other components. 34 Setup code chart... 35 CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations... 39 Other components operations.. 40

Remote Control

In case of difficulty.. 42 Specifications.. 44

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Preparing the remote control

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Connecting the terminals
1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen.

Speaker placement

Center Speaker

3 Insert.

4 Secure.
Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Surround Speakers (L, R) Listening position

*Surround Back

Left Speaker
Right Speaker *Surround Back Speaker

1 Strip coating.

2 Push the lever. *For Surround Back speaker, you may place either two Surround Back speakers (Surround Back Left Speaker and Surround Back Right Speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one Surround Back Speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound system.

3 Insert the cord.

4 Return the lever.
Connection of banana plugs

1 Secure. 2 Insert.

Front (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the front left and right of the listening position. Front Speakers are required for all surround modes. Center Speaker Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surround playback. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback. Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Surround Back Speaker/s Place the speaker/s directly at the rear of the listening position. The optimum position depends mainly on the room condition.
Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. Never short circuit the + and speaker cords. If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.
Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above, if you don't have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer, you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available. &

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

OPTICAL CD/DVD

OPTICAL VIDEO 3

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable

DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks. (See Connecting video components.) !
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) RF digital demodulator (Commercially available) Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See Connecting video components.) !
DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT (AUDIO) PCM OUT LD Player
To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the RF digital demodulator (Commercially available). Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver. Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. (See Connecting video components.)

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Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO)
If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 3 IN

DVD IN Y CB CR

CB MONITOR OUT
Monitor TV (with component jacks)

CR IN CB IN Y IN

CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT
DVD Player (with component jacks)
Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks)
When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks.

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Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input)
If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully. 8

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR
S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR

CENTER

PLAY IN VIDEO 2

PLAY IN VIDEO 3

SURROUND DVD/6CH INPUT

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

FRONT OUT L/R

SURROUND OUT L/R

DVD Player

CENTER OUT
SUBWOOFER OUT S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cord

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Connecting the speakers
Surround Back/ Subwoofer Use these terminals if you wish to connect to a Surround Back Speaker with Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both the SETUP of SB/SW AMP SB or to connect to a Surround Speakers) Subwoofer with the SETUP of SB/SW AMP SW. Right Left
Surround Back Speakers Use these terminals if you wish to connect to Surround Back Speakers with the SETUP of SB/SW AMP SW or SB/SW AMP OFF. Right Left

3 Press the SETUP

The Surround Back Speaker and Subwoofer output selections are displayed as follows: : Surround Back/Subwoofer Speaker terminal will output SB sound. Surround Back pre out will have output from SBL only. 2 SB/SW AMP SW : Surround Back/Subwoofer Speaker terminal will output Subwoofer sound. Surround Back pre out will have output from SBL and SBR. 3 SB/SW AMP OFF : It is not advisable to use Surround Back/ Subwoofer speaker terminal for this selection. Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the speakers. Press the SETUP key to proceed to the next SETUP selection. 1 SB/SW AMP SB
Use / keys or @/ #keys for the following displays.
SP SETUP TEST TONE SP DISTANCE LFE LEVEL DISP MODE EXIT
4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 FRNT NORMAL 2 FRNT LARGE : Average size Front Speakers are connected to the receiver. : Large Front Speakers are connected to the receiver.
For FRNT LARGE selection, no sound will be heard from Subwoofer speaker even when it is set to on. However, if you select SW RE-MIX ON when Subwoofer is selected, you will be able to hear sound from the Subwoofer. When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to Front Speaker. 5 Press the key or # key to accept the setting. The Center Speaker setting indication CNTR appears.

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6 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting. If you selected LARGE as the Front Speakers setting, 1 CNTR NORMAL : An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 CNTR LARGE : A large Center Speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 CNTR OFF : Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. If you selected NORMAL as the Front Speakers setting, 1 CNTR NORMAL : An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 CNTR OFF : Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. 7 Press the key or # key again to accept the setting. The Surround Speaker setting indication SURR appears. 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting. If you selected LARGE as the Center Speaker setting, 1 SURR NORMAL : Average size Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR LARGE : Large Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver. 3 SURR OFF : Surround Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. If you selected other than LARGE as the Center Speaker setting, 1 SURR NORMAL : Average size Surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. When the setting SURR OFF is selected, the procedure skips to step !. 9 Press the key or # keys again to accept the setting. The Surround Speaker setting indication SB appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting. If you selected LARGE as the Surround Speaker setting, 1 SB NORMAL : 2 SB LARGE 3 SB OFF

Indication in feet

Indication in meters
The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments. 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of the speakers. 5 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected.
The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: 0dB, -3dB, and -6dB. (The initial setting is 0dB.) 4 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication.
7 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects).
1 Select the LFE LEVEL from the setup displays and press the SETUP key again. 2 Use the the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to adjust the LFE LEVEL.
SP L LFE R A B MUTE CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted from 0dB to -10dB in 1dB decrements. 3 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays.
8 Select the display mode.
1 Press the / key or @/# keys to select the DISP MODE. 2 Press the SETUP key for the following displays: 1 DISP SELECTOR 2 DISP LISTEN : Displays the current input selector. : Displays the current listen mode.
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the display mode.
SP L LFE R A B MUTE CLIP COAXIAL DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
4 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 5 Use the key or # key to select EXIT.
6 Press the SETUP key to exit the SET UP mode.

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Normal playback

Preparing for playback

Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
Listening to a source component

VOLUME CONTROL

POWER ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B

MD/TAPE

AV AUX Input Selector

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolby Digital technology, Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 6.1channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording. This is achieved by using three different surround signals, surround left, surround right, and surround back, each driving its own array of speakers. Think of it as adding a center channel for the rear speakers, which give more diffuse and natural surround effect, even if you wanted the ability to completely encircle the audience with sound, positioning sound effects exactly where they would be heard in real life. For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX which contain a digital flag that will automatically activate this feature. However, for titles released prior to late 2001, this feature has to be activated manually. This model lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you connect only the Front Speakers. However, in order to enjoy the benefit of true 6.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround EX sound or 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound, KENWOOD recommends that you connect a full set of speakers. Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep bass performance in the other surround modes. The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel.

DTS-ES

DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with additional Surround Back channel which evolved from the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. DTS-ES format that was recorded in DVD, CD or LD comprises of two modes. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 produces the discrete surround back which is completely independent and DTSES Matrix 6.1 produces the surround back which synthesised within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology. DTS-ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. 6.1 channels surround with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back. Programs which are recorded using DTS-ES technology consist of information flags which will be able to control the Discrete and Matrix mode. Thus, it can automatically select the best matched mode.
Neo:6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS. It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2 channels content. Neo:6 has 2 modes, CINEMA mode is for movie playback and MUSIC mode is for music playback.
Dolby Pro Logic II was designed specifically to provide a new sense of spatiality, directionality and articulation of sounds from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ). This is achieved with an intelligent, built-in feedback logic design, a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo, full bandwidth surround outputs. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGICIIs features. It creates 6.1 channel and 7.1 channel surround sound from stereo or 5.1 channel signals. This feature provides you an astonishing ambience effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound. Especially 7.1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound from Surround Back speakers. The PRO LOGICIIx modes programmed into this model are MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME. The PRO LOGIC II modes programmed into this model are MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME and PRO LOGIC. The MOVIE mode has preset characteristics to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the MUSIC mode has user-adjustable characteristics to offer the three optional controls, like Dimension, Center Width and Panorama modes to allow optimization of the soundfields as desired. The Dimension control allows the user to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; the Center Width control allows various adjustment of the leftcenter-right speakers balance; the Panorama mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging. The GAME mode provides surrounded and exciting sound when you enjoy game or TV. Especially in PRO LOGICIIx GAME mode, base sound not only from Front and Center but also from Surround channel is added to Subwoofer. This provides ever more dynamic surround effects.

4 D+PLIIx MUSIC

5 PLIIx MOVIE

6 PLIIx MUSIC

7 PLIIx GAME
3 DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor).
DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music or video source. 1 Pressing the DSP key or DSP Mode key will display the current DSP MODE status. 2 Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown bellow: 1 ARENA 2 JAZZ CLUB 3 THEATER 4 STADIUM 5 DISCO : : : : : DSP surround ARENA mode. DSP surround JAZZ CLUB mode. DSP surround THEATER mode. DSP surround STADIUM mode. DSP surround DISCO mode.
8 PLII MOVIE 9 PLII MUSIC 0 PLII GAME - PRO LOGIC = STEREO
When you select DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL will be displayed.
SP L C SW R LFE A B MUTE CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
The DSP mode selection is displayed for approximately 3 seconds.

4 Adjust the volume.

Notes Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listening modes cannot be selected. When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital. To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listening modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component.
When the DTS or DTS-ES (matrix or discrete) signal is input :
1 DTS-ES Mtrx 6.1 : DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1 channel surround. (DTS and MATRIX indicators light up.) 2 DTS-ES Dscrt 6.1 : DTS-ES DISCRETE 6.1 channel surround. (DTS and DISCRETE indicators light up.) 3 DTS : DTS 5.1 channel surround. (DTS indicator lights up.) 4 DTS+NEO:6 Cin : DTS+NEO:6 surround CINEMA mode. (DTS and NEO:6 indicators light up.) 5 NEO:6 CINEMA : NEO:6 surround CINEMA mode. (NEO:6 indicator lights up.) 6 NEO:6 MUSIC : NEO:6 surround MUSIC mode. (NEO:6 indicator lights up.) 7 DTS 96/24 : DTS 96/24 playback mode. (DTS indicator lights up.) 8 STEREO : Normal stereo playback.
When the analog signal or the digital signal (except for DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input :
1 PLIIx MOVIE : PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 2 PLIIx MUSIC : PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 3 PLIIx GAME : PRO LOGIC IIx surround GAME mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 4 PLII MOVIE : PRO LOGIC II surround MOVIE mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 5 PLII MUSIC : PRO LOGIC II surround MUSIC mode. (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)

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DVD 6-channel playback
Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable.

Center image will be heard from left and right speakers only.
When in other position, center image from center speaker, left and right speakers can be heard simultaneously with various combinations.
Dimension mode (Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only)
When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the / keys or @/# keys until DIMENSION appears on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear or the front. Soundfield is adjusted towards the front.
Soundfield is in neutral position.

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Ambience effects Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only)
When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound, you can select Main / Sub sound for Audio output. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the / keys or @/# keys until DUAL MONO appears on the display. This can be selected only if CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 is selected as the source and the input signal is set to Dolby Digital. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys for the following selection. Main Sub Main + Sub Stereo : : : : Multiplex Main channel output. Multiplex Sub channel output. Multiplex Main + Sub channel output. Stereo output for Audio sound.

96kHz LPCM playback

The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback. To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode other than DSP mode. When in FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. When in DIGITAL MANUAL input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode, 96kHz LPCM will appear in the display and no sound can be heard from the speakers. Press the Listen Mode or Stereo key (the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode) to output sound from the speakers.
The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds.
Display dimmer adjustment
The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness changes among the three available settings. Select the brightness level you find most pleasing.
DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs

SP L R A

DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC
DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO PRO LOGIC

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Basic remote control operations for other components
The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit.
4 Press the Numeric key to enter the four-digit code for the
component to be registered.
If performed correctly, the LED will blink twice. Point the remote control at the component and press SRC Power key once. It should turn on/off but if it does not, repeat step 2 to 4 If the component still does not work, try searching for the code.

Low battery warning

Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate.The remote control is designed to retain setup codes in memory while you change batteries.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to register additional components until
all components have been registered.
Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models, certain codes may not work with some models. (Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model.)
Registering setup codes for other components
LED SRC Power Source keys Numeric keys

Searching for your codes

If you component does not respond after trying all the codes listed for your component, or if your component is not listed at all, try searching for your code. For example, to search for code for your TV:
1 Press the TV key once. Next, press and hold the Remote Setup 2 Press the Numeric key to enter 9, 9, 1. The LED will blink twice.
key until the LED blinks twice, then release the Remote Setup key.
1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered.
Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component to be registered. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter 0534. Input jack DVD/6CH Component DVD player Maker KENWOOD Code 0534 Key DVD 6CH
3 Point the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing the SRC Power and TV keys.
Stop when the TV turns on or off. In the search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from its
library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first.
Source key TUNER DVD/6CH CD/DVD MD/Tape VID1 / AV AUX VID2 VID3 PHONO TV
Other components Receiver (KENWOOD) DVD CD and MD (KENWOOD) Cassette deck (KENWOOD) VCR and PVR Cable and DTV decoder DSS Additional key for re-assigning TV/VCR combo, TV/DVD combo, TV
4 Press the Remote Setup key once to lock in the code. 5 To search for the codes of your other components, repeat
steps 1 through 4, but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, VID1, VID2, VID3, TV, MD/TAPE, AV AUX, PHONO).

Cable setup codes

ABC Americast Bell & Howell Bell South Director General Instrument GoldStar Hamlin Jerrold Memorex Motorola Pace Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Pulsar Quasar Regal Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sony Starcom Supercable Tocom Torx Toshiba Zenith
0003, 0008, 0014, 0476 0003, 0276, 0476, 0009, 0273 0003, 0012, 0014, 0276, 0476, 0276, 0476, 0810, 0000, 0305, 0317 0144, 0533, 0877, 0000 0273, 0144 0008, 0017, 0477, 0877, 0000 0000, 0525, 0899

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TV setup codes
AOC Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alaron America Action Ampro Anam Apex Digital Asha Audiovox Baysonic Belcor Bell & Howell Beaumark Bradford Brockwood Broksonic CXC Calix Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Changhong Cineral Citizen Concerto Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes
0019, 0030 0093, 0092 0701, 0800, 0748, 0765, 0092, 0180, 0451, 0623, 0019 0016, 0236, 0463, 0817, 0802 0030, 0765 0092, 0451 0030, 0056, 0060, 0092, 0802, 0180 0180, 0802, 0180 0016, 0030, 0047, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0093, 0145, 0154, 0166, 0451, 0466, 0747, 0809, 1147, 0019, 0092, 0451, 0623, 0145 0017, 0720, 0019, 0154, 0178, 0179, 0180, 0236, 0463, 0623, 0800, 0802, 0816, 0154 0179, 0683 0171, 0179, 0180, 0800
0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451, 0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147, 1347 0017, 0019, 0030 0019, 0030, 0178, 0802, 0814 0053, 0056, 0800 0179, 0179, 0016, 0056, 0145, 0180, 0802 0030, 0180 0019, 0632, 0628, 0638, 0703, 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178, 0747, 0019, 0030, 0150, 0178, 0804 0019, 0030, 0056, 0060, 0800, 0804 0030, 0054, 0179, 0800, 0818, 1254, 0030, 0250 0145, 0178 0016, 0150, 0154, 0178, 0179, 0250, 0463, 0800, 0802, 0804, 0810, 0812, 0814, 0017, 0047, 0051, 0019, 0093, 0150, 0178, 0180, 0800 0156, 0166, 0178 0019, 0030, 0056, 0030, 0092, 0178, 0180 0154, 0166, 0250, 0802, 0812, 0815 0093
Gibralter GoldStar Gradiente Grunpy Hallmark Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harvard Havermy Hitachi Infinity Inteq JBL JCB JVC KEC KTV Kenwood Kodak Konka LG LXI Logik Luxman Lloyds MGA MTC Magnavox Magnasonic Magnin Majestic Marantz Marta Matsushita Megatron Memorex
Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Denon Dumont Dynatech Dwin Electroband Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson Envision Fisher Fujitsu Funai Futuretech Garrard

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DVD player Setup codes
Aiwa Apex Digital Blue Parade DVD2000 Daewoo Denon Emerson Enterprise Fisher GE GPX Go Video Gradiente Greenhill Harman/Kardon Hitachi Hiteker JBL JVC KLH Kenwood Konka Koss Magnavox Marantz Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Nesa Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proscan RCA Rowa Sampo Samsung Sanyo Shinsonic Sony Sylvania Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Urban Concepts Yamaha Zenith

DTV decoders setup codes

0641 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796, 0797, 0490, 0522, 0717, 0717 0582, 0702 0573, 0702 0558, 0490, 0534, 0651 0503, 0490, 1490 0503, 0539, 0646 0525, 0522 0522, 0571, 0490, 0539, 0545 0503, 0591
Panasonic Pioneer Princeton Samsung Sensory Science Sharp

0113, 1126 1010

Cassette deck Setup codes

Kenwood

0070, 0071, 0092, 0183, 0205, 0233, 0234, 0251, 0386
CD and MD players setup codes
0028, 0037, 0190, 0338, 0339, 0340, 0523, 0626, 0677, 0681, 0826, 0858, 0859, 1490

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CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations
Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. 1 Select the input source. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key. Numeric keys function the same as the numeric keys on the original remote.
These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.
Cassette deck operations keys

CD player operation keys

TUNER VID1 VID3 VID2
DVD 6CH CD DVD AV AUX MD TAPE

SRC Power (Source power)

SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys (Select tracks) Disc sel. (Disc selection) (Skip up) 4 (Skip down)
(Record) 3/8 (3 Play) 2 (Reverse play)
A/B (Cassette Deck selection)
OSD Last / A/B Disc Skip Menu Mute

Disc skip

Bass Boost
1 (Rewind) (Fast Forward) 7 (Stop)

Tune +

Dimmer Auto

Top Menu

Info / Flip Input Mode Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo
Setup Loudness Remote Setup

8 (Pause) 7 (Stop)

1 (Search) (Search) 3/8(Play/pause)
MD recorder operation keys
SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys (Select tracks)

(Skip up) 4 (Skip down)

+100 (Select tracks)

8 (Pause) 3/8 (3 Play)

1 (Search) (Search) (Record) 7 (Stop)

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Other components operations
Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component.

TV operation keys

VCR operation keys

TV Power

Numeric keys
%(Cursor up) (Cursor down) @(Cursor left) #(Cursor right)
TV mute Guide Menu TV Input
SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys

Enter Exit

LAST (Last channel) CH + / (Channel + / ) TV VOL

Last / AB Disc Skip Menu

%(Cursor up) (Cursor down) @(Cursor left) #(Cursor right) Guide Menu Last (Last channel)
Input Sel. (Input selection) CH + / (Channel + / ) 1 (Rewind) (Fast Forward)
OSD Last / AB Disc Skip Menu Mute

Setup Loudness

(Record) 3/8 (3 Play) 2 (Display)

2(Display)

Input Mode Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo
DVD Player operation keys
Enter Page /5 (Page down or up)
%(Cursor up) (Cursor down) @(Cursor left) #(Cursor right) + 100 OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Disc Skip 1 (Search) (Search) Top Menu (Title) 3/8 (3 Play)
Return Disc Sel. (Disc selection) Skip up 4 Skip down 8 (Pause) 7 (Stop)

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DSS operation keys

Cable operation keys

DVD 6CH CD DVD AV AUX MD TAPE VID1

DVD 6CH CD DVD

VID3 VID2

MD TAPE

TV PHONO
Numeric keys Exit Last (Last channel) Input Sel. (Input selection) CH + / (Channel + / )
%(Cursor up) (Cursor down) @(Cursor left) #(Cursor right) Guide Menu
SRC Power (Source power) Numeric Keys
Enter Page /5 (Page down or up) Exit
OSD Last/ AB Disc Skip Menu Mute
Input Sel. (Input selection) CH + / (Channel + / ) Info (Information)
Dimmer Info / Flip Input Mode Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo
Setup Loudness Remote Setup Info / Flip Input Mode Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo

Info (Information)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823
Notes 1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model. 2. The above show the typical type functions available for each component. Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar functions. For that reason, we have programmed extra functions on some of the unused number keys to help you control your equipment.

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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)
Before applying the power.. 2
Safety precautions... 2 How to use this manual.. 2 Unpacking.... 3 Preparing the remote control.. 4 Special features... 5
Names and functions of parts.. 6
Main Unit... 6 Remote control unit.. 7
Remote control unit (1) RC-R0822

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Setting up the system.. 8
Connecting the terminals.. 9 Connecting audio components. 10 Connecting video components. 11 Digital connections.. 12 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO). 13 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input).. 14 Connecting the speakers.. 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks. 16 Connecting the antennas.. 16 If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Preparing for surround sound.. 17

Speaker settings... 17

Normal playback... 20
Preparing for playback.. 20 Listening to a source component.. 20 Adjusting the sound... 21

Recording... 23

Recording audio (analog sources). 23 Recording video.. 23 Recording audio (digital sources).. 23
Listening to radio broadcasts.. 24
Tuning radio stations.. 24 Presetting radio stations manually. 24 Receiving preset stations.. 25 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL). 25

Ambience effects.. 26

Surround modes... 26 Surround play... 28 DVD 6-channel playback.. 30 Convenient functions.. 30
Basic remote control operations for other components.. 33
Registering setup codes for other components... 33 Searching for your codes.. 33 Checking the codes... 34 Re-assigning device keys.. 34 Operating other components. 34 Setup code chart... 35 CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations... 39 Other components operations.. 40

Remote Control

In case of difficulty.. 42 Specifications.. 44

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Preparing the remote control

Loading the batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries.
For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

ACTIVE EQ

ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any condition. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned on.

SPEAKER EQ

SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receivers audio output characteristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers. Especially for the music sound source playback, the reproduced sound becomes more natural when adjusting the output characteristics. When activating the SPEAKER EQ function, you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers.

DTS and DTS-ES

DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that provides five full spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer) channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a (wide) dynamic range. DTS-ES (Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with additional Surround Back channel which evolved from the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. DTS-ES format that was recorded in DVD, CD or LD comprises of two modes. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 produce the discrete surround back which is completely independent and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 produces the surround back which synthesised within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology. DTS-ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. 6.1 channels surround with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back. Important: When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be output from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 made it possible to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz by increasing the sampling frequency to 96 or 88.2 kHz. Moreover, DTS 96/24s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM. DTS 96/24 is, as with conventional DTS Surround, compatible with multi-channels. Therefore, sources recorded using DTS 96/24 technologies can be played in high sampling frequency, multi-channel audio with ordinary DVDs and CDs.

& AUTO key Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. * TONE key Use to switch the status of TONE control. ( MEMORY key Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. ) SETUP key & Use to select the speakers' settings etc. keys & Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up and preset channel functions. MULTI CONTROL knob & Use to control a variety of settings. LISTEN MODE knob Use to select the listening mode. AV AUX (S VIDEO, VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) jacks ^ AV AUX key ^ Use to switch the input to AV AUX.

Standby mode

While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control unit.

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Remote control unit
This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturers setup codes.
TUNER VID1 VID3 VID2 AV AUX DVD 6CH CD DVD MD TAPE

P. Call

TV Mute

0 ! @ # $ % ^ &
1 Source keys (MD/TAPE, CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, TUNER, VID1, VID2, VID3, AV AUX, PHONO) When press and hold for more than 3 seconds, they are used to select the registered compo nents. Input Selector keys (MD/TAPE, CD/DVD, DVD/ 6CH, TUNER, VID1, VID2, VID3, AV AUX, PHONO) When press and release in less than 3 seconds, they are used to select the input sources. ) 2 SRC ( source) Power key Use to turn the other source components on or off. 3 Numeric keys Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling. Multi (multi control) %/ keys & Use to control a variety of settings. Use to operate other components. P.Call @/# keys Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up and preset channel functions. Enter key Use to operate other components. 4 Return key Use to operate the DVD component. Exit key Use to operate other components. 5 Disc Skip key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. LAST/A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this is A and B deck of a double cassette deck. Use to operate other components. 6 Disc Sel. key Use to operate other components. Input Sel. key Use to operate other components. 7 CH +/ keys Use to select the channels. / 4 keys If CD, MD and DVD is selected as the input source, these keys function as skip keys. 8 TV Input key Use when in TV operation.

Return

OSD LAST / A/B Disc Skip Menu Mute

Disc Sel.

Input Sel.

TV VOL

Bass Boost Tune +

TV Input Band

Dimmer

Top Menu Setup Loudness

Info / Flip

Input Mode

Active EQ

Listen Mode

Remote Setup

DSP Mode

Stereo

Speaker EQ

If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses.
9 TV VOL +/ keys Use to adjust the TVs volume. 0 1/ keys If CD, MD or Tape is selected as the input source, this key functions as search keys. Tune /+ keys Use to operate the tuner mode. ! 8 key Use to operate other components. Dimmer key Use to adjust the brightness of the display. @ 3/8 key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key. If MD or TAPE key is selected as input source, this key functions as the play key. Band key Use to select the broadcast band. # 2 key If Tape is selected, this key functions as reverse play key. Info/Flip key Use to operate other components. $ Input Mode key 8 Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog inputs. % Listen Mode 5/ keys Use to select the listening mode. ^ DSP Mode key Use to select any of the DSP mode. & Active EQ key Use to select ACTIVE EQs setting. * LED (lighting-emitting diode) indicator Blinks to show that signals are being transmitted. ( TV key Use to select the TV equipment. & ) POWER RCVR ( receiver) key Use to turn the receiver on or off. TV Power key Use to turn the TV on or off. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multiCD player. TV mute key
Use to temporarily mute the TV sound. Page 5/ key Use to operate other components. OSD (on screen display) key Use to operate the DVD component. Guide key Use to operate other components. Menu key Use to operate other components. Mute key Use to temporarily mute the sound. Tone key Use to switch the status of TONE control. Sound key Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects. VOL +/ keys ) Use to adjust the receivers volume. Bass Boost key Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range. key If VCR is selected, this key functions as record key when it pressed twice sequentially. When in MD or Tape is selected, this key functions as record key. Top Menu key Use to operate the DVD component. Setup key & Use to select the speakers settings etc. Loudness key Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. Remote Setup key Use to register other components. 7 key If CD, MD, or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key. Auto key Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. Speaker EQ key Use to select SPEAKER EQs setting. Stereo key Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO.

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Setting up the system
Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference. 2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit. 3. Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit.

Input mode settings

CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are full auto. After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow the steps below.

INPUT MODE

Analog connections
Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transfer stereo audio signal in an analog form. This means the audio signal corresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usually have 2 plugs on each end, one red for the right channel and one white for the left channel. These cables are usually packed together with the source unit, or are available at your local electronics retailer.

Input Selector

1 Use the Input Selector keys to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH. 2 Press the INPUT MODE key. Each press switches the setting as follows:
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. w

In DTS play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input) 4 ANALOG (analog input)
Digital input: Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player. Analog input: Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR, or record player. Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode (AUTO DETECT indicator light up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Priority is given to digital signal during input mode selection. The receiver will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. The OPTICAL and COAXIAL indicator on the display will light up when digital signal is detected. If the input signal is analog, the ANALOG indicator will light up. To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode, use the INPUT MODE key to select DIGITAL MANUAL (manual sound). However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source signal. At DIGITAL MANUAL, if the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals, etc. press the LISTEN MODE Knob. If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be produced. Press the INPUT MODE key again.

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Connecting the terminals
1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen.

Speaker placement

Center Speaker

3 Insert.

4 Secure.
Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Surround Speakers (L, R) Listening position

*Surround Back

Left Speaker
Right Speaker *Surround Back Speaker

1 Strip coating.

2 Push the lever. *For Surround Back speaker, you may place either two Surround Back speakers (Surround Back Left Speaker and Surround Back Right Speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one Surround Back Speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound system.

3 Insert the cord.

4 Return the lever.
Connection of banana plugs

1 Secure. 2 Insert.

Front (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the front left and right of the listening position. Front Speakers are required for all surround modes. Center Speaker Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surround playback. Surround (Left and Right) Speakers Place at the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback. Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. Surround Back Speaker/s Place the speaker/s directly at the rear of the listening position. The optimum position depends mainly on the room condition.

Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. Never short circuit the + and speaker cords. If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.
Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above, if you don't have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer, you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available. &

Speaker impedance

After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver.

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Connecting audio components

To AC wall outlet

R IN PHONO IN CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN MD/TAPE

OUT IN

Cassette Deck or MD Recorder

CD Player or DVD Player

OUT Record Player
Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected.
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit. Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater than, shown below. Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm

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Connecting video components

S VIDEO Jacks

About the S VIDEO Jacks

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT VIDEO

S VIDEO IN VIDEO

(MONITOR)
Use the S VIDEO Jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks.
If you use the S VIDEO jacks
to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components.

OUT VIDEO

IN VIDEO
VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 PLAY IN VIDEO 3

Monitor TV

VIDEO IN

Video deck

IN OUT Audio

IN Video

OUT Video

DVD Player or LD Player

OUT Audio
OUT DVD Player or LD Player Video
A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks.

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Digital connections
The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully. 8

SP DISTANCE

Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer

LFE LEVEL

DISP MODE
Display Selector Display Listen
POWER ON/STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL
Surround Surround Back Subwoofer Re-mix
TUNER (Multi %/ , @/#) POWER RCVR
If you have selected SB/SW AMP SB, SBR/Surround Back Right and SBL/Surround Back Left are not appeared but SB/Surround Back is appeared on the Display.
4 Select a speaker system.
1 Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears.
SP L C SW R LFE A B MUTE CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting.
1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER
ON/STANDBY key or POWER RCVR key.
2 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for
more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. key to enter the SETUP mode.
1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF. The initial setting is SUBW ON. When the setting SUBW OFF is selected, the Front Sspeakers are automatically set to FRNT LARGE and the procedure skips to step 6. Before step 6, press the SETUP key to accept the setting. When Subwoofer output sound is required, select FRNT NORMAL, or select both FRNT LARGE and SW RE-MIX ON. After setting SW (Subwoofer) from OFF to ON, SB/SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re-select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal. 3 Press the key or # key to accept the setting. The front speakers setting indication FRNT appears.
SP L C SW R LFE A B MUTE CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII ANALOG 96kHzfs THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED

3 Press the SETUP

DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs
If you selected NORMAL as the Surround Speaker setting, 1 SB NORMAL : Average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. After setting SB (Surround Back) from OFF to NORMAL, SB/SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re-select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal. ! Press the key or # key again to accept the setting. The Subwoofer remix setting indication SW RE-MIX appears.
6 Input the distance to the speakers.
1 Press the / keys or @/# keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again. 2 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Distance to Front Left Speaker (L) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Center Speaker (C) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Front Right Speaker (R) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Right (SR) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Back Right (SBR) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Back (SB) : ____ feet (meters)

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Distance to Surround Back Left (SBL) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Left (SL) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Subwoofer (SW) : ____ feet (meters) If you have selected SB/SW AMP SB, SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display. 3 Use the / keys or @/# keys to select the speakers and the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to adjust the distance to the Front Speakers. The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks.
SP L C SW R LFE A B MUTE CLIP COAXIAL DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level.
SP L C LFE R A B MUTE CLIP COAXIAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEM ACTIV DSP M ANALOG 96kHzfs
1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source of which the input level you want to adjust. You can store a separate input level for each input source. 2 Press the SOUND and / keys or @/# keys repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to adjust the input level.
SP L C LFE R A B MUTE CLIP COAXIAL DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED

Indication in feet

Indication in meters
The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments. 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of the speakers. 5 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected.

The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: 0dB, -3dB, and -6dB. (The initial setting is 0dB.) 4 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication.
7 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects).
1 Select the LFE LEVEL from the setup displays and press the SETUP key again. 2 Use the the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to adjust the LFE LEVEL.
SP L LFE R A B MUTE CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted from 0dB to -10dB in 1dB decrements. 3 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays.
8 Select the display mode.
1 Press the / key or @/# keys to select the DISP MODE. 2 Press the SETUP key for the following displays: 1 DISP SELECTOR 2 DISP LISTEN : Displays the current input selector. : Displays the current listen mode.
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/) keys to select the display mode.
SP L LFE R A B MUTE CLIP COAXIAL DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED
4 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 5 Use the key or # key to select EXIT.
6 Press the SETUP key to exit the SET UP mode.

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Normal playback

Preparing for playback

Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
Listening to a source component

VOLUME CONTROL

POWER ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B

MD/TAPE

AV AUX Input Selector

Turning on the receiver

1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY key.

Selecting the input mode

If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 8
1 Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the
source you want to listen to.
9 DVD/6CH CD/DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE AV AUX Selecting a source using each key.

DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO TICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS AXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs
TUNED is displayed when a station is received. Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the Multi (%/) keys to select the desired station.

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Receiving preset stations
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)

TUNER Numeric keys

(P.Call @/#)
1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive

(up to 40).

Press the Numeric keys in the following order: For 15, press For 20, press 0,5 0,0,)
1 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.Call @/ # keys to select the desired station.
Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the P.Call # does the following:
If you make a mistake entering a two digit number, press the +10 key repeatedly to return to the original display and start again. Pressing the P.Call @ does the following:
Holding down the # or @ keys, lets you skip through the presets, receiving each preset station at 0.5 second intervals.

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Ambience effects
This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. &

Surround modes

The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are; Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II DTS DTS 96/24 DSP DVD 6-channel The below speaker placements are for 6.1 channel surround sound system which are; Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES NEO:6

TV / SCREEN

No Surround Back speaker With Surround Back speaker
The below speaker placements are for 7.1 channel surround sound system which is; Dolby Pro Logic IIx
L SW C R SL SR SB SBL SBR
Front Left Speaker Subwoofer Center Speaker Front Right Speaker Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker Surround Back Speaker Surround Back Left Speaker Surround Back Right Speaker

2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit.
1 through 4 , but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, VID1, VID2, VID3, TV, MD/TAPE, AV AUX, PHONO) for the component you are checking.
As suggested earlier on, write down each of the four-digit code. PHONO key has to be re-assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed.

SRC Power

Source keys

Re-assigning device keys

The remote control can be setup to control second TV or VCR, or any combination of eight home entertainment components. For example, to control the operation of two different VCR using the remote control, the user need to re-assign the unused VID2 key to operate the second VCR(VID1) as follows:
1 Use the source keys to select the component you desire.
Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver.
1 Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks
2 Press the SRC Power key.
To return to the receiver operation mode, press the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds.
2 Press the Numeric key to enter 9, 9, 2. The LED will blink twice. 3 Press VID1 key once, then press the VID2 key once. The user now can operate VID2 as a second VCR along with VID1. Refer to the table in the previous page for the combination of
source keys and the other components assignment.
3 Press the operation keys you desire.
The remote control mode remains at the selected input. If you wish to operate another component, repeat step 2 or 3.
Resetting the Remote control
To initilize the remote control, press the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice. Then press the Numeric key to enter 9, 8, 1. The LED will blink twice.
4 To re-assign other device keys, repeat steps 1 through 3 by
substituting the key sequence from the below chart for the most popular components:
To re-assign key Sequence TV as 2nd VID1 key TV as 2nd VID2 key TV as 2nd CD/DVD key TV as 2nd TV key VID1 as 2nd TV key VID1 as 2nd VID2 key VID1 as 2nd CD/DVD key VID1 as 2nd VID1 key Perform Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup Remote Setup 2 VID1 TV 2 VID2 TV 2 CD/DVD TV 2 TV TV 2 TV VIDVID2 VIDCD/DVD VIDVID1 VID1

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Setup code chart

VCR setup codes

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