Kenwood KRF-V4550D manuale d’uso

Operations Preparation Additional Information AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF-V4550D INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4967-10 01 MA (E2) 0009 *4967/01-/EN 3/19/01, 6:33 PM 1[...]

2 Preparations W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE. 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, [...]

3 Preparations Operations Additional Informatiion Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 4 Special features .......................[...]

4 Preparations Special features How to use this manual This manual is divided into three sections, Preparations, Operations, and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible. Howev[...]

5 Preparations Display Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators Band indicators AUTO indicator MEMO. indicator ST. indicator TUNED indicator 3 STEREO indicator STEREO indicator Names and functions of parts Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display Speakers' indicator [...]

6 Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 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 multi-CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR k[...]

7 Preparations Make connections as shown in 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. Setting up the system Analog connections Audio connectio[...]

8 Preparations Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder CD player IN SYSTEM CONTROL jacks # Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ( IN OUT OUT OUT VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks You can connect an equal- izer in Monitor mode, or a video component in Video 2 mode. Record player OUT Setting up the system [...]

9 Preparations Connecting video components Video Inputs (Yellow RCA pin cord) Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) Setting up the system Video deck Monitor TV OUT Audio inputs and outputs VIDEO IN DVD player or LD player A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks. OUT OUT OUT IN IN *4967/01-/EN 3[...]

10 Preparations Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) FRONT OUT L/R COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) DVD player 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" section carefully. 7 Be sure to adher[...]

11 Preparations Digital connections COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO2/MONI- TOR jacks. (See "Connecting video compo- nents".) DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT (AUDIO) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) LD player RF digital demodula- tor (DEM-9991D) (sold separately) PCM OUT CD pla[...]

12 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is used for indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. 3 Return lever. AM loop antenna FM[...]

13 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[...]

14 Preparations Operations Additional Informatiion Setting up the system • 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 unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly. Co[...]

15 Preparations Operations Additional Informatiion 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[...]

16 Preparations Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings If you selected other than "LRG" as the center speaker setting. 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. • The receiver enters the speaker volume[...]

17 Operations Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Distance to front speakers: ____ feet (meters) Distance to center speaker: ____ feet (meters) Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet (meters) 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the distance to the front speakers. Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analo[...]

18 Operations Normal playback 1 Listening to a source component 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 to select the tone mode to be adjusted. • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10 in 2 step increments. • T[...]

19 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 "MUTE" 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[...]

20 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD or VIDEO2) 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 or M-REC mode. 1 REC MODE off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC MODE : The digital input signals (Dolby Digital, or [...]

21 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 &[...]

22 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 RDS DISP . (Display) 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 display[...]

23 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[...]

24 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 s[...]

25 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 l[...]

26 Operations Ambience effects Surround Play 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. • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround[...]

27 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 CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect the co[...]

28 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 software may not be compatible wit[...]

29 Operations The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1: DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF- R7030, DVF-3530 and DV-402 Group-2: DV-4050, DV-303, DVF-R6030, DVF-K5020, DVF-5020, DVF-3020 [...]

30 Operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. In order to perform these operations, the components must be connected to the system control jack. # CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations Basic remote control operations for other components 1 Select the input source 2 Press[...]

31 Additional Informatiion 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 microcomputer and return the unit to its normal op[...]

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 ________________________ Caution : Read [...]