Kenwood KR-V9090 manual

1 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other B60-3032-10 CH (T) WS 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090 KR-V8090 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending [...]

2 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Units are designed for operation as follows. U.K. and Europe ....................................................................... AC 230 V only W ARNING : 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 [...]

3 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents Getting started 2 Before applying the power ........................................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ................................................[...]

4 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Special features T rue 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! ¤ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stere[...]

5 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Special features New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage A new TRAITR transistor which features superior temperature tracking characteristics has been adopted in the final stage of the power amplifier block. This new TRAITR transistor combines a temperature compensation re[...]

6 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other LEVEL INDICATOR Full Digital Decoding TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor AUDIO − VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090 PHONES 123 4 5 67 890 STANDBY MUTE DIRECT MEMORY AUTO TUNING BAND BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL SPEAKERS A B PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO STEREO DSP LOUDNESS SOURCE DIREC[...]

7 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other 8 FUNCTION SHIFT key I Use in combination with the numeric keys to execute alternate commands. 9 Numeric keys I Provide functions identical to those of the original remote supplied with the compo- nent you are controlling. To access the functions printed above the keys, Press withi[...]

Preparations 8 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Make connections as shown below. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors[...]

9 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) TAPE/MD CD PHONO PLAY IN REC OUT SIGNAL GND L R VIDEO1 VIDEO3 VIDEO2 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT ADAPTOR IN OUT AUDIO SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT CENTER L R AUX.6CH.INPUT ƒ SYSTEM CONTROL SL 16 XS 8 Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also[...]

Preparations 10 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system 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 completed. Connecting v[...]

11 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below. ?[...]

Preparations 12 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other − + RL SURROUND SPEAKERS B RL FRONT SPEAKERS ª · ª · A RL FRONT SPEAKERS − + C CENTER SPEAKER ª ·· ª ª · SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER PRE OUT • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are conne[...]

13 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Setting up the system Loading the batteries • Insert four AAA-size (LR03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. 1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks. 2. Replace all four batteries with new ones when you notice a [...]

Preparations 14 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other To enhance the surround modes, various parameters can be set up to accomodate the speaker system used and the environment of the listening room. The following procedure let you set the parameters of the surround modes (DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO and DSP). Once the settings have been done, i[...]

15 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Adjust the speaker volume. 1 Press to select TEST TONE. 2 Adjust the level of the speaker emitting the test tone. Each speaker should pro- duce the test tone at the same volume level as the front speakers. 1 "TEST L" : Front speaker, left channel. 2 "[...]

Preparations 16 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Other Preparing for surround sound DSP mode setup 1 Select a DSP mode. • The following adjustments (effect level, wall type, and room size) are common for all DSP modes. If necessary these modes can be adjusted again according to your preference after listening to the surrround effect they produce. [...]

17 Preparations Operations Other KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Adjust the ROOM size. 1 Press to select ROOM. 2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the remote to select the size you desire. 3 Press SETUP again to quit. 4 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to its original operating mode. SETUP • The ROOM size is adjustable in[...]

18 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 1 Turn on the receiver. Keys or controls used in this operation. Listening to a source component A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK- ERS A terminals on the rear panel. B ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK- ERS B terminals on the rear panel. A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers [...]

19 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone Normal playback 1 Press the BASS or TREBLE key to select the tone mode to be adjusted. 2 Adjust the tone. 3 Press again to quit. AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY[...]

20 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) SOURCE DIRECT playback Use this function to pass the source material direct to the amplifier, bypassing any audio processing. 1 Select a playback source. 2 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key. 3 Start playback . • Tone controls do not work during SOURCE DIRECT playback. • Pressing the STEREO key or any of the keys rel[...]

21 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 6CH.INPUT playback (KR-V9090 only) This function allows you to pair the video signal input to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack with audio signals input to the 6CH.INPUT jacks. 9 1 Set the INPUT SELECTOR to VIDEO 2. 2 Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. INPUT SELECTOR Normal playback AUTO • When the receiver is[...]

22 Operations KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 1 Select the source you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording a music source Select a source other than TAPE Recording audio Recording INPUT SELECTOR Recording video AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION S[...]

23 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) 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 : Press repeatedly or hold to tune the station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 FM 2 AM 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) Set[...]

24 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY ENT +10 LISTEN MODE SOUND SUBWOOFER 56 4 23 1 89 7 0 8 7 4¢ 6 BAND P. CALL P. CALL PHONES 1234 5 67 890 STANDBY MUTE LEVEL INDICATOR DIR[...]

25 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 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 di[...]

26 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Press and hold the "MEMORY" key for more than 2 seconds. This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the EON and PTY functions, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function. E[...]

27 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations 89 )) . FM MHz MEMORY STEREO TUNED )- Listening to radio broadcasts 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while re- ceiving the station. 1 Select tuner. Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations Keys or controls used in this operation. The RDS auto memory function assig[...]

28 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations 1 2 Use the program type table on the right for your convenience. A To select using the TUNING keys Select while "PTY" is lit. The TUNING keys let you select from all 29 program types in the order shown at right. B To select with the numeric keys The numeric keys allow to you select programme types 1 to [...]

29 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations 3 Start the search. Listening to radio broadcasts +10/ PTY SEARCH EXAMPLE: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Display while searching Display when a station is received. • No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. • If the desired program type cannot be found, “ NO PROG ” is displayed, then after s[...]

30 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations 2 3 Choose an RDS preset station that dis- plays both the "RDS" and "EON" indica- tors. 1 Note Note Tune to a preset RDS station. Select the information you desire. Complete steps 1 ~ 3 of "Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)". § When the receiver is tuned to an RDS EON station[...]

31 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 4 Wait for the information you selected while listening to the current station. The receiver will wait for the desired information to start as long as the tuner is set to a preset RDS station that displays both the "EON" and "RDS" indicators, and the power is turne[...]

32 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations This receiver incorporates 3 different sound modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. The Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater- like surround effects when you play Dolby Pro Logic pro- gram sources (like Laserdiscs). Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal so[...]

33 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Ambience effects Surround play 1 Select a surround mode. The surround mode settings are stored separately for each input. DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video or LD software bearing the mark. DSP modes can be used with any source. Be sure to complete "Preparing for surround sound&[...]

34 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Operations Ambience effects SOURCE DIRECT key Lets you pass the source material direct to the amplifier, bypassing any audio processing. When SOURCE DIRECT is ON, surround sound is turned off and the tone controls are bypassed. Press to switch. LISTEN MODE key The LISTEN MODE key on the remote control lets you switch the sou[...]

35 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control 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. Refer to "Remote operation of other components" for details about the operations available for each comp[...]

36 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control 4 Enter the setup code. THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY 23 1 56 4 89 7 0 5 Press POWER, and check to see that the component you want to control turns on. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register additional components until all components have[...]

37 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections. ! Operating other components AUDIO TV VIDEO AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC [...]

38 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control 1 2 Press SHIFT. Select the component to be controlled. Changing (confirming) the operation mode Getting the most from your remote control SHIFT 3 Execute the desired operations. • See "Remote operation of other components" for a list of keys available with each component. I The operation mode rema[...]

39 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control The macro play function allows you to set the remote to control several components in succession. After completing this setup, you can perform a series of operations automati- cally. Enter the setup codes for the components you want to control beforehand. Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play) Getting[...]

40 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control 3 Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key to select the macro location. (MACRO1, 2, and 3 respectively) AUDIO TV VIDEO Select where the macro should be stored. • You can store up to 3 different macros, one at each key: VIDEO = "MACRO 1", AUDIO = "MACRO 2&quo[...]

41 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Executing an automatic operation 2 Execute the macro play. Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key to execute the correspond- ing macro play. 1 Press the MACRO key. • "MACRO" appears in the front panel and on-screen display and the preprogrammed macro is performed: VIDEO = "MACRO 1", AUDIO = &q[...]

42 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control Setup code correlation Getting the most from your remote control 1 Hold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twice. 2 Select the component to be deleted. Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key repeatedly to select the desired component. 3 Enter the 3 digit code "991". 4 Hold down the ENT key until[...]

43 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control FutureSet upgrade option (KR-V9090 only) (This service will be available until 31 May 1999) 1 2 Call our Free-Phone Consumer Help-Line and explain which components you would like to add to your remote control. Write down the brand name and model number of your component in the space provided before you call. G[...]

44 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Remote Control 5 Hold your remote to the speaker portion of your telephone. Code selection after mode download After successful completion of the download, step 5 above, the remote control automatically enters a special set-up mode which works as described below. 1 Select the component for which you want to register the info[...]

45 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Non-IR codes (KR-V9090 and KR-V8090) CD player 8900 Cassette deck 7900 LD player 5900 Phono 0900 Satellite 2900 TV 1900 VCR 4900 DVD 6900 MD 8900 VCR Set up codes (KR-V9090) Maker Set up codes Harmon/Kardon 4038 Harwood 4072 HCM 4072 Headquarter 4046 HI-Q 4047 Hinari 4072, 4240[...]

46 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart VCR Set up codes (KR-V9090) (continued) Maker Set up codes Memorex 4000, 4035, 4037, 4039, 4046, 4047, 4048, 4104, 4240, 4307 Memphis 4072 Metz 4162, 4454 MGA 4043 MGN Technology 4240 Minolta 4042 Mitsubishi 4043, 4067, 4081, 4173 Motorola 4035, 4048 MTC 4000, 4240 Multitech 40[...]

47 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart TV Set up codes (KR-V9090) Maker Set up codes Admiral 1093 Adventura 1046 Aiko 1092 Akai 1030 Alleron 1179 Ambassador 1177 Amstrad 1177 Anam 1180 Anam National 1055, 1250 AOC 1019, 1030, 1137 Audiovox 1180 Belcor 1019 Bell & Howell 1016, 1154 Blue Star 1282 BPL 1282 Bradfor[...]

48 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart TV Set up codes (KR-V9090) (continued) Maker Set up codes Tera 1031 TMK 1056, 1177, 1178 Tomashi 1282 Toshiba 1060, 1154, 1156 Totevision 1039 Maker Set up codes Triumph 1177 Universal 1027 Vector Research 1030 Victor 1053, 1250 Vidikron 1054 Vidtech 1019, 1178 Maker Set up cod[...]

49 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Cable Set up codes (KR-V9090) CD Player Set up codes (KR-V9090) Maker Set up codes ABC 0001, 0003, 0007, 0008, 0011, 0013, 0014, 0017 Antronix 0022 Archer 0022, 0153, 0797 Belcor 0056 Cable Star 0056 Cabletenna 0022 Cableview 0022 Century 0153 Citizen 0153 Colour Voice 0025 Com[...]

50 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Cassette deck Set up codes (KR-V9090) Maker Set up codes JVC 7244, 7273, 7274 Kenwood 7000, 7071, 7183 Magnavox 7029 Marantz 7009, 7029 Onkyo 7136 Optimus 7027, 7220 Panasonic 7229 Philips 7029 Pioneer 7027, 7220 Maker Set up codes Aiwa 7029, 7197 Arcam 7076 Carver 7029 Denon 7[...]

51 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Nesco 4072 Nokia 4041, 4046, 4048, 4104, 4106, 4240 Nordmende 4041, 4320, 4321, 4384 Oceanic 4000, 4041 Okano 4315, 4348 Orion 4004, 4209, 4348 Osaki 4000, 4037, 4072 Otto Versand 4081 Palladium 4006, 4037, 4041, 4072 Panasonic 4162, 4226, 4227 Pathe Marconi [...]

52 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Firstline 1009, 1216, 1217, 1247, 1294, 1321 Fisher 1208, 1217, 1370 Flint 1455 Formenti 1037, 1087, 1320 Frontech 1163, 1247, 1264 Fujitsu 1072, 1206 Funai 1264, 1294 GEC 1037, 1072, 1217 Geloso 1009 Genexxa 1163, 1218 GoldStar 1037, 1109, 1217 Goodmans 1037[...]

53 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Teleton 1206, 1217, 1349 Tensai 1218, 1294, 1317, 1320 Texet 1216 Thomson 1109, 1287, 1343, 1349, 1399 Thorn 1035, 1037, 1072, 1361, 1512 Thorn-Ferguson 1343 Tomashi 1282 Maker Set up codes Toshiba 1035 Uher 1206, 1320 Ultravox 1102 Universum 1037, 1264, 1370[...]

54 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Akai 8156 Alba 8603, 8615 Amstrad 8603 Arcam 8157 AudioTon 8157 Bush 8615 California Audio Lab 8029 Condor 8134 Cyrus 8157 Denon 8003, 8034 Fisher 8048 Grundig 8157 JVC 8072 Kenwood 8028, 8099, 8190, 8523, 8692, 8826 Maker Set up codes Linn 8157 Luxman 8589, [...]

55 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations 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 re[...]

56 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other 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 or the main power switch is turned off for approximately 3 days. • Power mode. • Settings made (like SURROUND SET UP). • Input selec[...]

57 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation (KR-V9090) (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7% at 4 Ω ............................. 120 W + 120 W (IEC) 63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7% at 4 Ω ......... 120 W + 120 W (KR-V8090) (DIN) 1 [...]

58 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand. fi Remote operation of other components 1 Use the AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV keys to select the component you want to control. 2 Press the keys c[...]

59 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Remote operation of other components Satellite tuner operations TUNING/SKIP + ( Channel + ) – ( Channel – ) 6 ( Select ) 8 ( » ) 7 ( « ) 4 ( | ) ¢ ( ) THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/VID REPEAT RANDOM +100 DISPLAY 23 1 56 4 89 7 0 ENT +10 Numeric keys THEME FAV MENU INFO ALT AUD TV/S[...]

60 KR-V9090/8090 (En/T) Preparations Operations Other 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 __________________ [...]