Kenwood KRF-V4530D manual

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    Operations Preparations Remote Control Other AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF-V7030D KRF-V6030D KRF-V5030D KRF-V4530D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION B60-4602-00 02 MA (E2, T) 9909 About the supplied remote control (RC-R0610)... Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes[...]

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    2 Preparations WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS [...]

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    3 Operations Preparations Other Remote Control Before applying the power Contents Other Operations Preparations Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................[...]

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    4 Preparations Special features How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Other, and Remote Control. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. We've tried to make setting up your system as easy as possible. However,[...]

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    5 Preparations DSP CLIP A SPEAKERS B STANDBY POWER MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE SOUND SOURCE DIRECT AUTO BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN PROLOGIC 3 STEREO DOWN MIX DOLBY  DIGITAL DTS INPUT MODE SET UP S-VIDEO V L – AUDIO – R AV AUX DIMMER MONITOR PHONES ON/STANDBY ON OFF PROLOGIC 3 STEREO DOLBY  DIGITAL SPEAKE[...]

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    6 Preparations Page references such as メRC 6 モ indicate pages in the remote control operation manual (Separate booklet). There are some cases in which keys (or knobs) that have the same function on the receiver and on the remote control have different names. In the instructions of this manual, if the names of corresponding keys (or knobs) on th[...]

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    7 Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0510) (KRF-V5030D/V4530D) 7 DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the mult[...]

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    8 Preparations MONITOR PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT AUDIO L R MD/TAPE1 CD/DVD PHONO GND REC OUT Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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 complete[...]

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    9 Preparations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MONITOR PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT Connecting video components OUT OUT IN Video Inputs (Yellow RCA pin cord) Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) OUT Setting up the system Video deck Monitor TV OUT[...]

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    10 Preparations OPTICAL DVD CD/DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2  COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Digital connections COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See "Connecting video components".) Component with a DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video[...]

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    11 Preparations FM  75 Ω  GND AM S VIDEO V L – AUDIO – R AV AUX Setting up the system The AUX IN jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorders and video games. Connecting to the AUX IN jacks (KRF-V7030D only) S VIDEO OUT Camcorder, other VCR, video game, digital camera, or portable MD player S VIDEO cord V[...]

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    12 Preparations Connecting the system control SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver. Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically. Synchronized Recording Lets you synchroniz[...]

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    13 Preparations –  + FRONT SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER PRE OUT –  + + –  FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) (8 – 16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS C L R + - RED BLUE GREEN GRAY ORANGE Setting up the system • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left[...]

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    14 Preparations Speaker placement Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to 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. Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Ste[...]

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    15 Preparations Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings 1 SURR YES: Surround speakers are connected to the re- ceiver. 2 SURR NO: No surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 9 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting. Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER and ON/STANDBY key. Select a speaker system. 1 2 3 1 Press the [...]

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    16 Preparations Preparing for surround sound Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source whoユs input le vel you want to adjust. • You can store a separate input level for each input source. If the MONITOR functi[...]

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    17 Operations Normal playback 1 Listening to a source component 2 3 Start playback from the selected source. 1 "PHONO" 2 "TUNER" 3 "CD/DVD" 4 "TAPE" or "MD" 5 "VIDEO1" 6 "VIDEO2" 7 "VIDEO3" 8 "DVD/6ch" 9 "AV AUX" Adjusting the sound Adjusting the ton[...]

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    18 Operations Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the メMUTEモ indicator goes off. • Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the volume. Blinks SOURCE DIRECT playback (analog sources only) Use this function to pass the source material direct to th[...]

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    19 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD, VIDEO2, o r VIDEO3) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A- REC MODE. 1 REC MODE off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC MODE : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digit[...]

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    20 Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 4 Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically. Manual tuning : Turn the knob (press the key) to select the desired station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) Frequency display &[...]

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    21 Operations Each press switches the display mode as follows: 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display Using the DISPLA Y key 1 PS (Program Service name) display: The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broadcast is received, If no PS data was sent, “ NO PS ” is displayed. Pressing the D[...]

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    22 Operations Presetting radio stations manually • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by the new one. Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, pre[...]

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    23 Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, “ NONE ” is displayed. Program type table T uning by program type (PTY search) This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for station[...]

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    24 Operations Ambience effects Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confiden- tial Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights re- served. This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an e[...]

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    25 Operations Ambience effects Front speaker (L, R) Subwoofer (SW) Center speaker Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, [...]

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    26 Operations Ambience effects When the DTS signal is input: (KRF-V7030D only) (The DTS indicator lights up.) 1 DTS: DTS surround 2 STEREO: Normal stereo playback When the analog signal or the digital signal except for the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input: 1 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 2 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO[...]

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    27 Operations Ambience effects 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. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital (AC-3) software may not be compati[...]

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    28 Other Resetting the Microcomputer If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating conditi[...]

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    29 Other Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature). AUDIO section[...]

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    For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model __________________ Serial Number ________________________[...]