Kenwood KR-897 manuale d’uso

B60-3069-00 CS (K, P , Y) 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897 KR-797 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales area. Model KR-897 is not available in excep[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. .............................................. AC 230 V only China and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only *Other countries ..................... AC 110-120/220-240 V switchable U.S.A. and Canada ..........................................[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 3 The surround system reproduces video software programs carrying the mark with similar acoustic effects to movie theaters. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode controls the audio signals of the Front Left/Right, Center and Rear surround channels using the built-in directivity enhancer circuit to reproduce the feeling of sound motions very r[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 4 PRE OUT CENTER L R SURROUND FRONT FRONT REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 /TAPE 1 PLAY IN TAPE 2 MONITOR VIDEO 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT PLAY IN + − FRONT SPEAKERS ( 8 − 16 Ω ) SWITCHED FM 75 Ω GND AM CD PHONO L R R L R L AUDIO FM 300 Ω REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA PGM FILE ( ) ƒ System connection Make connection as shown below. When[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 5 L R REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 /TAPE 1 PLAY IN TAPE 2 MONITOR VIDEO 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT PLAY IN + − FRONT SPEAKERS ( 8 − 16 Ω ) SWITCHED FM 75 Ω GND AM CD PHONO L R R L R L AUDIO FM 300 Ω REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA SURROUND SPEAKERS ( 4 − 8 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER ( 8 − 16 Ω ) + − R L C ADAPTOR L R OUT IN PGM FILE ( [...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 6 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. ƒ Mode: lets you combine F , f , and ƒ terminals Mode: for ter[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 7 SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 Ω -8 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8 Ω -16 Ω ) LINE IN (SPEAKERS B) R L REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 /TAPE 1 PLAY IN TAPE 2 MONITOR VIDEO 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT PLAY IN + − FRONT SPEAKERS ( 8 − 16 Ω ) SWITCHED FM 75 Ω GND AM CD PHONO L R R L R L AUDIO FM 300 Ω REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA PRE OUT CENTER L R SURR[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 8 L R REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 /TAPE 1 PLAY IN TAPE 2 MONITOR VIDEO 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT PLAY IN + − FRONT SPEAKERS ( 8 − 16 Ω ) SWITCHED FM 75 Ω GND AM CD PHONO L R R L R L AUDIO FM 300 Ω REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA SURROUND SPEAKERS ( 4 − 8 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER ( 8 − 16 Ω ) + − R L C ADAPTOR L R OUT IN ( ) ƒ Conn[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 9 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 /TAPE 1 PLAY IN TAPE 2 MONITOR VIDEO 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT PLAY IN + − FM 75 Ω GND AM CD PHONO L R R L R L AUDIO FM 300 Ω REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA SURROUND SPEAKERS ( 4 − 8 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER ( 8 − 16 Ω ) + − R L C ADAPTOR L R OUT IN ƒ L R FRONT SPEAKERS ( 8 − 16 Ω ) SWITCHED 3 Return[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 10 ÷ When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier, then reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn the power on. CHANNEL SPACE freq. FM DE- EMPHASIS 75 µs 1 U.S.A., Canada, Hawaii, South American countries Other countries 50 [...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 11 POWER PHONES ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN STANDBY 1234 56 7890 +10 SPEAKERS SURROUND S.DIRECT 3 STEREO AUTO TUNED AM FM M kHz MHz * *** ** ** ; 12 5 8 9 0 !# 4 3 ( ™ ^& * ) ¡ £ AUTO DIRECT MEMORY PRO LOGIC STEREO SRS 3D N.B. SOURCE DIRECT P.CALL 3 STEREO TUNING BAND DISPLAY TAPE2 MONITOR 6 TAPE 2 N.[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 12 Operation of remote control unit The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD recorder connected to the recieiver through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components. Names of keys [...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 13 1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks. Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries. 2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluore[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 14 Playing music Adjust the volume. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY Turn the power ON. Select the SPEAKERS key setting. 2 SPEAKERS Select the input source. 3 Play the selected source. 4 The input sources are switched in the following order: ÷ The time taken till the volume level is displayed is variable depending on the current operating con[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 15 Sound adjustment functions : Keys or controls to be used in this operation ÷ If the SURROUND, 3STEREO or S.DIRECT indicators are lit, press the STEREO key to turn them OFF. The displayed value changes. Display when “BASS” is selected. 3 Adjust the balance. 4 Press the SETUP key to return to the previous input selector dis[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 16 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation ÷ During Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS,MIDDLE and TREBLE), balance control and N.B. are defeated. ÷ The Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with the surround play is pressed. Lights Source Direct playback This feature allows you to play [...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 17 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation Make sure the light is out. MUTE To cancel Press the MUTE key again. SPEAKERS 3 Adjust the volume. To decrease volume To increase volume VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP PHONES 1 Press the SPEAKERS key to OFF. T o listen through headphones 2 Plug headphones. T o mute sound temporarily Remo[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 18 Recording T o record a music source 1 Select the source to be recorded. Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2 = TAPE 1) The input sources are switched in the following order: 1 TUNER (frequency display) 2 PHONO 3 TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1) 4 CD 5 VIDEO2 INPUT SELECTOR 2 Select a source other than TAPE 1. TUNING BAND DISPLAY TAPE2 MONITO[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 19 Broadcast reception 1 Select the TUNER input. INPUT SELECTOR Select the broadcast band. 2 Select the tuning method. 3 Select a station. 4 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation 1 FM 2 AM Each press switches the band as follows: “AM” or “FM” indicator 1 TUNER (frequency display) 2 PHONO 3 TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1)* [...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 20 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation The input sources are switched in the following order: 1 TUNER (frequency display) 2 PHONO 3 TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1) 4 CD 5 VIDEO2 Frequency display 1 Select the TUNER input. INPUT SELECTOR Select the broadcast band. 2 TUNING BAND DISPLAY TAPE2 MONITOR Specify the frequency. 3 123 4[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 21 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation Preparation Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset) 1 Select the receiving band. 2 Select a station or frequency. 3 Press the MEMORY key during receiving a station. AUTO DIRECT MEMORY Proceed to step 4 within 5 sec. (If more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the MEMORY ke[...]

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KR-897/KR-797 (En) 23 Presence play The surround modes allow you to enjoy the feeling of presence in music. Select the mode according to the source or components played. For the connections of the surround and/or center speakers, refer to “Connection of speakers”. 78 In case center speaker is not used TV TV Front speaker Center speaker Surround[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 24 To improve the feeling of presence in the surround modes, various parameters of each surround mode can be set up according to the speaker system used as well as to the environmental of the listening room. The following proce- dure let you set the parameters of the surround mode (DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO). Once the setti[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 25   How to calculate the proper delay time Assuming that the distance from the front speakers is A meters and that from the surround speakers is B meters: Adjust the volume level of each speaker. 4 1 Ensure that “TEST L” is displayed. Test tone will be output from each speaker. 2 Adjust the volume levels of the c[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 26 Surround play Remote control unit Select one of the surround modes. 1 1 Select the desired surround mode. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. T o cancel the SURROUND play Main[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 27 SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System) The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system which produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the most suitable processing to the sound signal on the basis of the human listening mechanism. This permits real depth and sound location, considered as difficult to realize with co[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 28 In case of difficulty Remedy Cause Symptom ÷ No antenna is connected. ÷ The broadcast band is not set properly. ÷ The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. ÷ Noise due to ignition noise of an automobile. ÷ Noise due to an influence from an electric appli- ance. ÷ Noise due to a nearby TV set. ÷ The preset stati[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 29 Remedy Cause Symptom Remote control unit Please note that the following items will be deleted from this unit’s memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off for approximately three days. ÷ The power setting is cleared and the power is set to OFF. ÷ The input selection is[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 30 Specifications of KR-797 (for U.S.A. and Canada) 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C). Notes Notes Audio section Rated power output at the STEREO o[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 31 Specifications of KR-797 (for ohter countries) 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C). Notes Notes 3 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure saf[...]

KR-897/KR-797 (En) 32 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 Specifications of KR-897 (for U.S.A[...]