Kenwood KRF-X9050D manual

Operations Preparation Additional Information Remote Control AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF-X9050D B60-4958-00 00 MA (M, Y, T, I, X) 0011 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/[...]

2 Preparations This unit is 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 ................................[...]

3 Operations Preparations Remote Control Additional Information Before applying the power 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. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could ca[...]

4 Preparations 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! ª Home THX Cinema THX Select incorporates a complex multichannel digital aud[...]

5 Preparation Names and functions of parts & SOURCE DIRECT key ¢ Use to pass the source material direct to the amplifier. * INPUT SELECTOR knob £ Use to select the input sources. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks * Standby mode When standby indicator is lit, this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of current for back[...]

6 Preparations 8 DISC SEL. key Use to opeate other components. 9 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 is (A and B) of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the track number with the MD recorder. 0 INPUT SELECTOR ke[...]

7 Preparation If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys. 9 DISC SEL. key Use to opeate other components. 0 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 is (A and B) of a double cassette d[...]

8 Preparations Make connections as shown on the following pages. 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. Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely[...]

9 Preparations Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet SYSTEM CONTROL jacks ( When you connect the unit and the CD or MD player with the digital connection, you can enjoy a better sound quality. Setting up the system Cassette deck or MD recorder CD player IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ∞ IN OUT OUT OUT Re[...]

10 Preparations Connecting video components Setting up the system A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 jacks. About the S VIDEO jacks Use the S VIDEO jac ks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jac ks. ÷ If you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback compo- nen[...]

11 Preparations L RL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE DVD CD/DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Connect the video[...]

12 Preparations L RL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE C B IN Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) DVD player (with component jacks) Video Recorder, DVD Record[...]

13 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) FRONT OUT L/R S VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) DVD player S VIDEO cord SURROUND OUT L/R VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord) CENTER OUT SUBWOOFER OUT If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings[...]

14 Preparations Setting up the system Right Front Speakers A Left Right Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system. Left (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Center Speaker Surround Speakers Powered subwoofer Connecting the speakers L RL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLA[...]

15 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polar[...]

16 Preparations Connecting to another room or area (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another room or area (ROOM B). Setting up the system L RL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz[...]

17 Preparations PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional preout 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 jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. • To use the PRE OUT jacks, press o[...]

18 Preparations Setting up the system • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. £ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect the video cable. • When you connect the unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord, you can get better picture qu[...]

19 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8][...]

20 Preparations Channel space switching (Except for the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia) The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used, for instance when you [...]

21 Preparation Preparing for surround sound 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 NML/THX (normal) : Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 LRG (large) : Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. • Under certain circumstances , for “FRONT LRG” selection, no sou[...]

22 Preparations 4 5 Adjust the speaker volume. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the volume of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted. The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being out[...]

23 Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, VIDEO2, or VIDEO3 jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 8 Selecting MD/TAPE Select the source name corresponding [...]

24 Operations Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly to select the tone mode to be adjusted. BASS: Select this to adjust the low frequency range. (Press the SOUND key once.) TREB: Select this to adjust the[...]

25 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording audio (analog sources) Recording Recording a music source 1 Press the MONITOR key. 2 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other tha[...]

26 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 (or press the keys) to select the desired station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) T uning radio s[...]

27 Operations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the ¢ key does the following: = 01 = 02 = 03 = … = … 38 = 39 = 40 Pressing the 4 key does the following: 01 + 02 + 03 + … + … 38 + 39 + 40 + Holding down the ¢ or 4 key lets you skip through the [...]

28 Operations 1 2 3 This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function. Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the tuner. Use the BAND key to set the broadcast band to “FM”. Press and hold the MEMO[...]

29 Operations 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 Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format [...]

30 Operations Home THX Cinema THX is a creation of Lucasfilm Ltd., which practically brings the cinema sensation to your home with its superb multichannel digital audio program. This system promises a reproduction of an enthralling home experience, which is able to encompass smaller space with fantastic audio output. In order to enjoy this function[...]

31 Operations Ambience effects Center speaker DVD 6-channel mode Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of spa[...]

32 Operations 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 and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. SRS Circle[...]

33 Operations Ambience effects 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. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect th[...]

34 Operations Ambience effects Midnight mode (Dolby Digital 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 parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume[...]

35 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. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components until all components have been registered. 4 Note Although each setup code is des[...]

36 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. AKAI 0104 ADMIRAL 0112 0124 0126 AIWA 0138 0142 0143 AOC 0105 BROKSONIC 0104 0105 0144 0180 BELL & HOWELL 0124 0126 0178 CRAIG 0108 0109 0110 CURTIS MATHES 0104 0107 0110 CENTURION 0105 CROSLEY 0115 CORONAD 0164 DAEWOO 0104 0135 0196 0106 EMERSON 0104 0108 010[...]

37 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. AKAI 0515 0516 0548 0549 0550 ALBA 0512 0515 0516 AUDIOSONIC 0515 0516 BAUR 0555 BLAUPUNKT 0548 0549 0550 BRANDT 0544 0545 BUSH 0508 0509 0512 0513 0514 0515 0516 0559 CROWN 0515 0516 0537 0538 DAEWOO 0515 0516 0558 DUAL 0559 FERGUSON 0515 0516 FINLUX 0515 0516 0535 0536 0537[...]

38 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. ABC 3124 ARCHER 3125 3132 CABLE VIEW 3105 3132 CITIZEN 3105 3122 CURTIS 3112 3113 DIAMOND 3124 3125 3132 EAGLE 3129 EASTERN 3134 GCBRAND 3105 3132 G.I/JERROLD 3111 3119 3120 3121 3123 3126 3127 3122 3124 3125 GEMINI 3122 3143 HITACHI 3124 3103 HAMLIN 3140 3141 314[...]

39 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. ADMIRAL 1135 AIWA 1127 1132 1181 AKAI 1114 1115 1116 1129 AUDIO DYNAMIC 1111 1139 BELL & HOWELL 1105 1113 BROKSONIC 1120 1126 1180 CANON 1123 1125 CCE 1143 CITIZEN 1106 CRAIG 1105 1106 1129 CURTIS MATHES 1124 1127 1145 DAEWOO 1101 1124 1143 1175 DBX 1110 1111 [...]

40 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. ADMIRAL 2135 AIWA 2127 2132 2181 AKAI 2114 2115 2116 2129 AUDIO DYNAMIC 2111 2139 BELL&HOWELL 2105 2113 BROKSONIC 2120 2126 2180 CANON 2123 2125 CCE 2143 CITIZEN 2106 CRAIG 2105 2106 2129 CURTIS MATHES 2124 [...]

41 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. AKAI 1505 1506 1515 1516 1522 1523 1526 1527 ALBA 1519 1520 1522 1523 BAIRD 1505 1506 1507 1508 BLAUPUNKT 1538 1541 1546 1547 1550 BUSH 1519 1520 1524 1525 DAEWOO 1513 1514 FISHER 1504 1507 1508 1509 1510 1521 FERGUSON 1548 GOLDSTAR 1500 1501 1502 1503 1506 GOODMANS 1500 1501 1519 15[...]

42 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. AKAI 2505 2506 2515 2516 2522 2523 2526 2527 ALBA 2519 2520 2522 2523 BAIRD 2505 2506 2507 2508 BLAUPUNKT 2538 2541 2546 2547 2550 BUSH 2519 2520 2524 2525 DAEWOO 2513 2514 FISHER 2504 2507 2508 2509 2510 2521 FERGUSON 2548 GOLDSTAR 2500 2501 2502 2503 2506 GOODMANS 2500 2501 2519 25[...]

43 Remote Control < Maker > No. No. No. No. APEX 5120 AIWA 5123 DENON 5100 5117 FERGUSON 5101 HITACHI 5111 JVC 5109 KENWOOD 5115 5129 MITSUBISHI 5105 NORDMENDE 5101 ONKYO 5121 ORITRON 5124 PIONEER 5102 PHILIPS 5103 5116 PANASONIC 5100 RCA 5101 5106 RAITE 5113 SABA 5101 SONY 5104 5126 5127 5128 SILVANIA 5118 SMC 5125 SAMPO 5114 SAMSUNG 5110 SH[...]

44 Remote Control Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. Remote control operation of other components 1 Use the Input selector keys or source POWER keys to select the component you want to control. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for[...]

45 Remote Control CD player operations Cassette deck operations Remote control operation of other components RC-R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0714 123 POWER POWER 456 789 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 I NPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TITLE RETURN DISC SEL. DISC SKIP AV AUX TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO VID[...]

46 Remote Control TV operations MD recorder operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0714 123 POWER POWER 456 789 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 I NPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TITLE RETURN DISC SEL. DISC SKIP AV AUX TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO VIDEO1 VIDE[...]

47 Remote Control LD player operations VCR operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 RC-R0715 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0714 1 2 3 POWER POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 I NPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TITLE RETURN DISC SEL. DISC SKIP AV AUX TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO VIDEO1[...]

48 Remote Control DSS/DBS receiver operations DVD player operations Remote control operation of other components RC- R0714 RC-R0715 RC- R0714 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0714 123 POWER POWER 456 789 0 +10 BASS BOOST DIMMER TUNING REC M. BAND AUTO A/B +100 I NPUT SEL. TV SEL. DVD TITLE RETURN DISC SEL. DISC SKIP AV AUX TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO VIDEO1 [...]

49 Additional Information In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer 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 micro- computer and return th[...]

50 Additional Information Remote control unit Cause • Subwoofer is OFF. • 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. • The audio cords and sys[...]

51 Additional Information 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 Rated power output during STEREO operation 110 watts per c[...]

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 ________________________[...]