Kenwood KR-V888D manual

1 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other B60-3017-10 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-V888D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION About the supplied remote control . . . Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has [...]

2 KR-V888D (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 REMOV[...]

3 KR-V888D (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-V888D (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 Digital (AC-3) The DOLBY DIGITAL ([...]

5 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other Special features RDS (Radio Data System) tuner The receiver is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name of the c[...]

6 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other LEVEL INDICATOR Full Digital Decoding TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor TRAITR thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor AUDIO − VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V888D PHONES 123 4 5 67 890 STANDBY 2 CH DOWNMIX DIRECT MEMORY AUTO TUNING BAND BASS TREBLE LEVEL CONTROL S[...]

7 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Remote Control Other 8 FUNCTION SHIFT key U Use in combination with the numeric keys to execute alternate commands. 9 Numeric keys U 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 within 3 s[...]

Preparations 8 KR-V888D (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. Pla[...]

9 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) TAPE/MD CD PHONO PLAY IN REC OUT 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 SIGNAL GND Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refe[...]

Preparations 10 KR-V888D (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 video [...]

11 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) AC-3 DIGITAL OUTPUT AC-3 RF OFF ON EXTERNAL DC SUPPLY DC 12V INPUT DC IN 12V @ # AC-3 DIGITAL OUTPUT AC-3 RF OFF ON INPUT DC IN 12V @ # POWER LOCK LASER DISC RF DEMODULATOR DEM-999D 2 1 POWER LOCK LASER DISC RF DEMODULATOR DEM-999D 5 3 4 6 VIDEO2 PLAY IN (OPTICAL) AC-3 DIGITAL IN VIDEO3 PLAY IN (COAX[...]

Preparations 12 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other 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. ƒ Mod[...]

13 Preparations Operations Other KR-V888D (En/T) − + RL SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 − 16 Ω ) B RL FRONT SPEAKERS (A OR B: 4 − 16 Ω , A AND B: 8 − 16 Ω ) ª · ª · A RL FRONT SPEAKERS (A OR B: 4 − 16 Ω , A AND B: 8 − 16 Ω ) − + C CENTER SPEAKER (4 − 16 Ω ) ª ·· ª ª · SURROUND CENTER PRE OUT SUB WOOFER • Never short cir[...]

Preparations 14 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Other Setting up the system Operating distance This remote control has two IR emitters: one to send commands in a straight line over long distances, allowing you to control the receiver and your other components from farther away; and one for wide dispersion of commands in a closer proximity, for near- fie[...]

15 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) On-screen operations consist of moving the arrow icon to select items from the screen. 1 2 EXAMPLE: moving the pointer to an icon at right. • If no icons are located in the direction you pressed, the pointer may move in a different direction to locate the nearest object. Preparations • Set the POWER key to ON. ?[...]

16 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) Surround set up To obtain the most possible enjoyment from the receiver's various surround modes, be sure to complete the surround set up as shown below. 1 Speaker placement. Preparing for surround sound Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are re[...]

17 Preparations KR-V888D (En/T) Preparing for surround sound 4 Listen to the test tone and adjust the volume level of each speaker so that they all produce the test tone at the same volume level. Adjust the volume levels of each speaker. 1 Select the test tone type. AUTO : The test tone switches between each speaker in regular intervals. MANUAL : T[...]

18 Operations KR-V888D (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 conne[...]

19 Operations KR-V888D (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. A TREB LE +4 A SP. Display when “TREBLE” is selected. AUDIO SHIFT MACRO TV VIDEO GUIDE REC MUTE VOLUME TUNING/SKIP THEME FAV MENU FUNCTION SHIFT SETUP INFO ALT AUD TV/SAT/[...]

20 Operations KR-V888D (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 related [...]

21 Operations KR-V888D (En/T) 6CH.INPUT playback 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 set to this mode, it[...]

22 Operations KR-V888D (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 SHIFT [...]

23 KR-V888D (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 the [...]

24 KR-V888D (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 DIRECT M[...]

25 KR-V888D (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 display[...]

26 KR-V888D (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. Enter [...]

27 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 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 assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting [...]

28 KR-V888D (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 0 dir[...]

29 KR-V888D (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 severa[...]

30 KR-V888D (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 (a s[...]

31 KR-V888D (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 turned ON.[...]

32 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Dolby Digital (AC-3) The Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby digital (AC-3) program sources (such as Laserdisc software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accura[...]

33 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena, jazz club, or stadium to almost any type of program source.* These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the STADIUM or ARENA mode the next time you watch a concert [...]

34 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 1 Select the SOUND menu. Surround Play DOLBY AC-3 can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) for- mat digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. DSP modes can be used with any source. Be s[...]

35 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations 1 Press the DSP icon. 2 Select a DSP mode ARENA : Simulates the presence of an indoor concert arena. JAZZ CLUB : Simulates the presence of a jazz club. STADIUM : Simulates the presence of an outdoor stadium. CHURCH : Simulates the presence of a church with high ceilings. THEATER : Simulates the presence of a movie thea[...]

36 KR-V888D (En/T) Operations Ambience effects OSD switch When recording programs or watching movies you may want to turn of the OSD display mode. When the OSD display mode is ON, each operation of the remote control is displayed on the monitor TV. When OSD display mode is OFF, the receiver will only shows the on-screen display when the SOUND or SE[...]

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38 KR-V888D (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 component[...]

39 KR-V888D (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 been[...]

40 KR-V888D (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 1 Use the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV keys to select the componen[...]

41 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control • To operate a TV, start from step 2 . Go to step 2 within 3 seconds. 1 2 Press SHIFT. Select the component to be controlled. Press the VIDEO, AUDIO or TV key repeatedly to display the re- mote control mode for the com- ponent you want to control. Changing (confirming) the operation mode Getting the most from you[...]

42 KR-V888D (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 the [...]

43 KR-V888D (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 • You can store up to 3 different macros, one at each key: VIDEO = "MACRO 1", AUDIO = "MACRO 2", TV = "MACRO 3" • The backlight[...]

44 KR-V888D (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 pre programmed macro is performed: VIDEO = "MACRO 1", AUDIO = "[...]

45 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control Setup code correlation Getting the most from your remote control 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 POWER Keys or contr[...]

46 KR-V888D (En/T) Remote Control FutureSet upgrade option (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. Getting the most from [...]

47 KR-V888D (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 informati[...]

48 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart VCR Set up codes Non-IR codes CD player 8900 Cassette deck 7900 LD player 5900 Phono 0900 Satellite 2900 TV 1900 VCR 4900 DVD 6900 MD 8900 Maker Set up codes Harmon/Kardon 4038 Harwood 4072 HCM 4072 Headquarter 4046 HI-Q 4047 Hinari 4072, 4240 Hitachi 4000, 4041, 4042, 4240 Hypson 4[...]

49 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart VCR Set up codes (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 4000, 4072 Murphy [...]

50 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart TV Set up codes 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 Bradford 1180 Brockwood[...]

51 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Sinudyne 1177 Sony 1000 Soundesign 1178, 1179, 1180, 1186 Spectricon 1137 SSS 1019, 1180 Starlite 1180 Supra 1056 Supre-Macy 1046 Supreme 1000 Sylvania 1030, 1054, 1381 Tandy 1039, 1093 TV Set up codes (continued) Maker Set up codes Tatung 1055 Technics 1051, 1250[...]

52 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Cable Set up codes 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 Comtronics 0040 Contec 0019 Daeryung 0008 Eastern 000[...]

53 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Set up code chart Maker Set up codes Carver 7158 Denon 7031 Grundig 7158 DA T deck Set up codes Maker Set up codes Marantz 7158 Philips 7158 Maker Set up codes Sony 7093 Technics 7158 Maker Set up codes Aiwa 7029, 7197 Arcam 7076 Carver 7029 Denon 7076 Fisher 7074 Garrard 7308, 7309 Grundig 7029 Inke[...]

54 KR-V888D (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 return [...]

55 KR-V888D (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 using OSD (like SURROUND SET UP). • Input [...]

56 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation (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 Rated power output during SURROUND operation FRONT(1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 4 Ω ) ........... 120 W + 120 W CENTE[...]

57 KR-V888D (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. ° Remote operation of other components T uner operations TUNING/SKIP + ( 3 Play ) – ( 2 Play ) ( ¶ Record ) REC FUNCTION SHIFT commands DISP[...]

58 KR-V888D (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 FUNCTION SHIFT commands TV/SAT./VID ([...]

59 KR-V888D (En/T) Preparations Operations Other Remote operation of other components Cable tuner operations 6 ( Select ) 8 ( » ) 7 ( « ) 4 ( | ) ¢ ( ) TUNING/SKIP + ( Channel + ) – ( Channel – ) 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/SAT/VID RE[...]

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 ________________________[...]