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Kenwood KAF-S500 manual

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  • Page 1

    About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this amplifier 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 read the operating instructions and obtain a proper und[...]

  • Page 2

    2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.-Military .................................................... AC 110 - 240 V Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Safety precautions W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SH OCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK [...]

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    3 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This amplifier 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 Digital and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode[...]

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    4 EN Before applying the power .............................. 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Special features ................................................. 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGU[...]

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    5 EN IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). 7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that[...]

  • Page 6

    6 EN EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS Cauti[...]

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    7 EN Names and functions of parts Main unit 1 (POWER) key % Use to turn the main power on or off. STANDBY indicator Lights when stand by mode. 2 INPUT SELECTOR knob * (DVD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, FRONT AUX) Use to select input sources. 3 VOLUME CONTROL knob * 4 ACTIVE EQ key ( Use to select ACTIVE EQ’s setting. 5 INPUT MODE key 9 Use to switch betw[...]

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    8 EN 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 is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this man[...]

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    9 EN 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. Note Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connecti[...]

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    10 EN Connecting audio components Setting up the system OPT 1 OPT 2 OUT IN DVD/CD IN- VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 R R L L R L To AC wall outle t OUT IN OUT Video output (Yellow RCA pin cords) Video input (Yellow RCA pin cords) Audio inputs and outputs DVD player (e.g. DVF-S500) or CDplayer Satellite or component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM DIGITAL OUT M[...]

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    11 EN Connecting the speakers ( for HTB-S500 system) Connect terminals of same color between rear panel and speakers. Also use speaker cord which have same colored tube as terminal. White lined wire is for + polarity. Setting up the system Right Left Right Left Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Back Surround speaker with the SETUP of &q[...]

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    12 EN Setting up the system Connecting the speakers ( for KAF-S500 ) SUB/W BS L R L R REAR CENTER FRONT SUB WOOFER Right Left Right Left Recommend to connect Subwoofer to this terminal but if you wish to connect to a Back Surround speaker with the SETUP of "6CH BS", use this terminal. To AC wall outlet Front Speakers Surround Speakers Cen[...]

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    13 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Release 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 unnatural with ambiguous acoustic[...]

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    14 EN PH O NE S AUX OPTICAL PTI T L - AUDIO - R L - AU DIO - R Setting up the system Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks The FRONT AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • To select the source connected to the FRONT AUX jacks select FRONT AUX key. * Camcorder, other VCR, video game or portab[...]

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    15 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the amplifier’s listen- ing modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. If you purchase HTB-S500 system, you may skip step 2 to 4 . Original settings of this a[...]

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    16 EN ! Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer remix setting indication ”REMIX” appears. • If subwoofer is turned off, subwoofer re-mix setting is not visible. @ Use the TRIM % / fi keys to select the appropriate subwoofer re-mix setting. 1 REMIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the amplifier is ON. 2 REMIX [...]

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    17 EN • Press the FRONT key each time to select Front L or Front R channel. • Press the CENTER or SW key to select center or subwoofer channel. • Press the REAR key to select surround channel. And use the REAR key for the following displays. 1 LS : Surround L channel. 2 BS : Back surround channel. 3 RS : Surround R channel. 4 Press the SET UP[...]

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    18 EN Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on the amplifier 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this amplifier by pressing the (POWER) key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the DVD/CD, VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX jacks, make sure t[...]

  • Page 19

    19 EN 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. 1 Press the SOUND key to select the SOUND mode. When input signal is Dolby Digital and STEREO 1 T.SURR ON or OFF : SRS TruSurround 2 TONE : Tone 3 NIGHT ON or OFF : Midnight mode When input s[...]

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    20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) to select the source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record. • Connect analogue audio outputs to this Amplifier. 0 2 Start playback, then start recording. Recording INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR 名称未設定-10 03.8.24,[...]

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    21 EN 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 lets you enjoy up to 5.1 c[...]

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    22 EN Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolby Digital technology, Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 6.1-chan- nel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording. This is achieved by using three different surround signals, Left[...]

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    23 EN 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 related comp[...]

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    24 EN Ambience effects 1 Select STEREO mode using LISTEN MODE key. £ 2 Press the SOUND key twice. 3 Use the TRIM %¥fi keys to select ON or OFF. 1 T.SURR ON : SRS TruSurround ON. 2 T.SURR OFF : SRS TruSurround OFF. 4 Press the SOUND key to return to the input indication. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. SRS T ruS[...]

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    25 EN Adjustment of each channels’ level You can adjust each channel’s level duning listening music. 1 Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT L channel’s level. 2 Use the TRIM % / fi keys to adjust the sound level. 3 Press the FRONT key to adjust FRONT R channel’s level. 4 Use the TRIM % / fi keys to adjust the sound level. 5 Press the FRONT[...]

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    26 EN The remote control supplied with this amplifier is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operat[...]

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    27 EN Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR keys also changes the input selector on the amplifier. 2 Press the SOURCE key. 3 Press the operation keys you desire. ¤‹ The remote control mode remains at t[...]

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    28 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes AOC 000, 001 ADMIRAL 031, 041 AIKO 014 AKAI 001 ALARON 026 AMBASSADOR 024 AMERICA ACTION 027 AMPRO 043 ANAM 027, 086, 087, 088 AUDIOVOX 014, 027, 030, 034 BAYSONIC 027 BELCOR 000 BELL&HOWELL 001, 016, 019 BRADFORD 027 B[...]

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    29 EN Basic remote control operations for other components TV setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes ADMIRAL 021, 027, 077 ADVENTURA 006 AIKO 025 AIWA 005, 006 AKAI 002, 070 AMERICA ACTION 025 AMERICA HIGH 004 ASHA 023 AUDIOVOX 005 BEAUMARK 023 BELL&HOWELL 017 BROCKSONIC 021 BROKSONIC 014, 018, 020, 021 CCE 015, 025 CALIX 005 CANON 004[...]

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    30 EN RCA 004, 008, 013, 019, 023, 027 077 RADIO SHACK 006 RADIX 005 RANDEX 005 REALISTIC 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 017 027, 077 RUNCO 007 STS 008 SAMSUNG 010, 023, 070, 084 SANKY 007, 027, 077 SANSUI 001, 002, 006, 021, 024, 070 SANYO 011, 012, 017, 023 SCOTT 009, 010, 018, 020 SEARS 004, 005, 006, 008, 011, 012 017 SEMP 010 SHARP 027, 077 SHINTOM [...]

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    31 EN Maker Setup codes ALPHASTAR 065, 093 CHAPARRAL 058 ECHOSTAR 066 EXPREEVU 066 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 072, 073, 075, 087 HTS 066 HITACHI 068 HUGHES NET. SYS 064 JVC 066 JERROLD 072, 073 MEGAVOX 062, 063 MEMOREX 063 NEXT LEVEL 075 PANASONIC 074, 084 PHILIPS 062, 063 PRIMESTAR 072, 073 RCA 057, 059, 060, 069 RADIO SHACK 075, 089 REALISTIC 071 SONY 06[...]

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    32 EN 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. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key. • Numeric keys function the same as[...]

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    33 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Cable operation keys DVD player 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 pe[...]

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    34 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Cause • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position. • MUTE is ON. • Speaker cords are short-circuited. • The speaker cord is disconnected. • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disconnected. •A surround mode has not been engaged. • The su[...]

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    35 EN 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 KAF-S500 AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 50 watts pe[...]

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    36 EN 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 ________________________ 名称未[...]