Kenwood KRF-X9080D manual

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    ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH NEDERLANDS About the supplied remote control 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[...]

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    2 EN ENGLISH 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 .....................................[...]

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    3 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components ....................................................... 39 Registering setup codes for other components ..................................................... 39 Searching for your codes ................................. 39 Checking the codes ......................................... [...]

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    4 EN ENGLISH Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, [...]

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    5 EN ENGLISH Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ⁄ THX THX mode activates proprietary THX features t[...]

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    6 EN ENGLISH L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO RDS PTY MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 [...]

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    7 EN ENGLISH Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. · If the name of a function on the receiver is different from the one’s on the remote control, the name of the remote con[...]

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    8 EN ENGLISH 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 th[...]

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    9 EN ENGLISH Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. • 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 un[...]

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    10 EN ENGLISH IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Connecting audio components Record Player Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette Deck or MD Recorder CD or DVD Player IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when an- other equalizer amplifie[...]

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    11 EN ENGLISH OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR DVD Connecting video components IN Video Deck Monitor TV IN Video OUT Audio S Video jacks About the S VIDEO Jack[...]

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    12 EN ENGLISH COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 DVD/ 6CH 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[...]

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    13 EN ENGLISH DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN CR CB Y CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture qua[...]

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    14 EN ENGLISH DVD/6CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 ROOM B MONITOR DVD DVD MONI[...]

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    15 EN ENGLISH Connecting the speakers Setting up the system • To make sure that each speaker has been connected properly, pay attention to the test tone from each speaker. Refer to “ 5 Adjust the speaker volume level .”. ) • This model is designed on the assumption that a pair of Surround Back Speakers is connected. When use only one Surrou[...]

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    16 EN ENGLISH ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below. • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT [...]

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    17 EN ENGLISH VIDEO OUT ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L ROOM B Setting up the system Connecting to another room (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B). Power Amplifier Front Speakers (Room B) Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM B ROOM[...]

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    18 EN ENGLISH Setting up the system Connecting to the A V AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key. £ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect the video cabl[...]

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    19 EN ENGLISH Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, and Surround Speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/OFF and ON/STANDBY key or POWER RC[...]

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    20 EN ENGLISH 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step 4 . Be aware that the TEST TONE is quite[...]

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    21 EN ENGLISH 3 For optimum bass peak level, keep increasing the bass peak level by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi )keys while test tone is being output until clip sound is heard from the Subwoofer or Front Speaker. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. DSP MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLB[...]

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    22 EN ENGLISH Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will light up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. L SL S SB SR C R SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96 k AB CLIP AUTO D LFE CLIP CLIP 1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source o[...]

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    23 EN ENGLISH Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. 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/OFF and ON/STANDBY key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDE[...]

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    24 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode, analog stereo mode and when “THX OFF”. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 3 Use t[...]

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    25 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off. SPEAKER EQ mode SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver’s audio output characteristics with the speakers’ characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers. When activating the SPEAKER EQ function, you will be able to enjoy a more natural and[...]

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    26 EN ENGLISH Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source (other than “MD/ TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the Input selector keys to select the video source (other than “VI[...]

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    27 EN ENGLISH Using RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions, such as automatic display of the station [...]

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    28 EN ENGLISH Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number “1”. Therefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations. See “Presetting RDS statio[...]

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    29 EN ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Using the RDS DISP (Display) key Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows : 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display 1 PS (Program Service name) display : The station name is displayed automatic[...]

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    30 EN ENGLISH 3 Press the PTY key to start searching. EXAMPLE : Searching for a Pop Music broadcast. Display while searching. Blinks L SL S SB SR C R LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. DSP MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CSII AB CLIP AUTO DETECT THX AUTO RDS RTY MEMO ST[...]

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    31 EN ENGLISH 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 [...]

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    32 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dyn[...]

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    33 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time yo[...]

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    34 EN ENGLISH Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. Preparations • Turn ON rela[...]

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    35 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects • THX functions when the display segment is turned ON. • THX Sur EX ON and THX Sur EX AUTO will not be available if surround back speakers are turned OFF. • The THX setting differs depending on the input selector. • When PL II x MUSIC, PL II x GAME, PL II MUSIC, PL II GAME, NEO:6 MUSIC, ACTIVE EQ or SPEAKER EQ[...]

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    36 EN ENGLISH Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that will be used. • Complete “Preparing for surround sound”. ( 1 Press “DVD/6CH” as the input source. 2 Select "6CH INPUT" by pressing the INPUT MODE key. • If speaker system B is on when “6CH INPUT?[...]

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    37 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) When watching movies at night , you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital and DTS sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to m[...]

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    38 EN ENGLISH 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 [...]

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    39 EN ENGLISH 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. Registering setup codes for other components 1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered. • Refer to the setup code lists to [...]

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    40 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. 1 Use the Source keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. 2 Press the SRC Power key. • To return to the receiver oper[...]

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    41 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Storing the remote control code of the other components The remote control unit can store the remote control code of the other components and you can operate the other components from the remote control unit. The remote control code is stored on the key or memory of the remote contr[...]

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    42 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0028, 0036, 0037, 0190, 0338, 0339, 0340, 0523, 0626, 0677, 0681, 0692, 0826, 0858, 0859, 1059, 1490 CD and MD player setup codes Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0070, 0071, 0092, 0183, 0205, 0233, 0234, 0251, 0386 Cassette deck setup codes Maker[...]

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    43 EN ENGLISH Maker Setup codes Marantz 0037, 0556 Marelli 0087 Mark 0037 Matsui 0009, 0011, 0036, 0037, 0072, 0208, 0211, 0217, 0177, 0272, 0294, 0354, 0355, 0371, 0443, 0487, 0516, 0579 McMichael 0043 Mediator 0012, 0037 Medion 0668 Memorex 0009, 0800, 0802, 1037 Memphis 0337, 0803 Metz 0087, 0275, 0367, 0388, 0447, 0535, 0802, 0806 Minerva 0070,[...]

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    44 EN ENGLISH TV setup codes (continue) Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Soundwave 0037, 0418 Standard 0009, 0217, 0218 Stern 0163, 0206, 0259 Sunkai 0294, 0355 Sunstar 0800 Suntronic 0800 Susumu 0218 Sysline 0037 T + A 0447 Tandy 0072, 0163, 0217, 0218 Tashiko 0036, 0043, 0217, 0800 Tatung 003[...]

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    45 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes ABsat 0123, 0832 AST 0321, 0351 Akai 0515 Alba 0421, 0455, 0515, 0613 Aldes 0288 Amstrad 0252, 0345, 0501, 0675, 0689, 0847, 1113 Ankaro 0288, 0369, 0519, 0713 Anttron 0421 Arcon 0834, 1043, 1205 Armstrong 0243 Aston 0142, 1129 Astra 0108 Astro 017[...]

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    46 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Scott 0718 Sherwood 0633 Skyworth 0766 Sony 0533, 1533 Tatung 0770, 0771 Teac 0759 Technics 0490 TerraTec 0825 Thomson 0551, 0522 Toshiba 0503 Tredex 0799, 0800, 0803 Umax 0690 Wesder 0699 Wharfedale 0686, 0696 Xoro 0806, 0829 Xwave 0709 Yamakawa 0[...]

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    47 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components 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. T[...]

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    48 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Other components’ operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. S R C P o w e r T V P o w e r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Tune – Tune + Dimmer Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info / Flip Loudness Remote Setup Sound Tone TV Input Bass [...]

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    49 EN ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Cable operation keys 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 func[...]

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    50 EN ENGLISH In case of difficulty Tuner Cause • No antenna is connected. •T he broadcast band is not set properly. • The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile. • Noise due to interference from an electric appliance. • Noise due to a nearby TV set. • The preset station belongs[...]

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    51 EN ENGLISH Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. ?[...]

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    52 EN ENGLISH 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). Specifications AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (20 [...]