Kenwood KRF-V8030D manual

Operations Preparation Remote Control Other KRF-V8030D VR-409 INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4593-00 (EN) About the supplied remote control (RC-R0809)... 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/video[...]

2 Preparations Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only China and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only *Other countries ........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V sw[...]

3 Operations Preparations Other Remote Control Contents Other Operations Preparations Before applying the power Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................[...]

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! ¡ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theat[...]

5 Preparation CLIP TI.VOL TP RDS EON PTY TA NEWS FM AM MHz kHz PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DOWN MIX DIGITAL S.DIRECT MONITOR DSP MEMO . ST. TUNED AUTO SOUND AUTO SP LFE SW C AB MUTE S RS LS R L A SPEAKERS B STANDBY POWER MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE SOUND SOURCE DIRECT AUTO BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN PROLOGIC 3 STEREO CS 5.1 DOLBY DIGITA[...]

6 Preparations ! RETURN/PAGE key RC @ Use to operate other components. @ REC key RC ! Use to operate the selected component. # Numeric keys/Source operation keys RC ! Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling. To access the functions printed above the keys, press the numeric [...]

7 Preparations MONITOR PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT AUDIO L R MD/TAPE1 CD/DVD PHONO GND REC OUT 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 complete[...]

8 Preparations VIDEO S VIDEO DVD PLAY IN FRONT L CENTER DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DVD/6ch INPUT R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT VIDEO S VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MONITOR OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN Connecting video components OUT OUT IN Video Inputs (Yellow RCA pin cord) Video [...]

9 Preparations OPTICAL DVD CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to the recei[...]

10 Preparations FM 75 Ω GND AM 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 for use 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[...]

11 Preparations 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 [XS-8], [XS] or [XR] connec[...]

12 Preparations SUB WOOFER PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND – + FRONT SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8 – 16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER – + + – FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) (8 – 16 Ω ) RED BLUE GRAY ORANGE GREEN • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connect[...]

13 Preparations 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 speaker when using the Dolby 3 Ste[...]

14 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 or display operation 2 [Next] key to accept the setting. • The receiver e[...]

15 Preparation Preparing for surround sound Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source who’s input level you want to adjust. • You can store a separate input level for each input source. If the MONITOR function[...]

16 Operations 1 Listening to a source component 2 3 Start playback from the selected source. 1 "PHONO" 2 "TUNER" 3 "CD/DVD" 4 "TAPE" or "MD" 5 "VIDEO1" 6 "VIDEO2" 7 "VIDEO3" 8 "DVD/6ch" 9 "AV AUX" The input sources change as shown below: Selecting a [...]

17 Operations Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the 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. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seco[...]

18 Operations 1 Use the INPUP SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than "MD/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 INPUP SELECTOR knob to select a source [...]

19 Operations 1 Use the input selector to select the source (CD, DVD,VIDEO2, or VIDEO3) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Play the source to be recorded. 4 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the M-REC MODE. • The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below. 1 REC MODE off : The digital input rec[...]

20 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[...]

21 Operations Ambience effects Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confiden- tial Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights re- served. This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an e[...]

22 Operations Ambience effects Front speaker (L, R) Subwoofer (SW) Center speaker Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, [...]

23 Operations Ambience effects When the DTS signal is input: (The DTS indicator lights up.) When the analog signal or the digital signal except for the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal is input: Adjust the volume. 3 • If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receiver’s current se[...]

24 Operations Adjust the volume. Start playback of the DVD software. Ambience effects Convenient functions Adjusting the sound • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. 1 3 4 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. [...]

25 Operations 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 (AC-3) software may not be compatible with the Midn[...]

26 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 micro- computer and return the unit to its normal operating condi[...]

27 Other Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 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). For U.S.A and[...]

28 Other Specifications For other countries (KRF-V8030D) AUDIO section Effective power output during STEREO operation 1kHz,10% T.H.D.,at 8 Ω ........................................... 140 W + 140 W Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0[...]

29 Remote Control Quick start guide ............................................... 29 Getting the most from your remote control ................ 31 Remote operation of other components .................... 39 In case of difficulty ............................................ 42 Remote Control Instruction Manual Preset Remote Control Quick Start Gu[...]

30 Remote Control Register the setup codes for your audio and video components Automatic input naming In the initial factory setting, the remote control already has provisional component names registered for each input. Before you register setup codes, pressing the input keys of the remote control causes the display to change from the factory prese[...]

31 Remote Control The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manu- facturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Refer to "Remote operation of other components" for de- tails about the operations available for each component. ! 1 How to[...]

32 Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control Press the display operation 2 [Enter] key. • The source selecting display appears. • When you select “ Phono ” in step 4 , go to step 0 . 5 VCR Video1: Menu Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select the source you want to register. 6 • Each time you press the 5 / ∞ key, the input change[...]

33 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. Use the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to select the component you desire. • Pressing the MUSIC or MOVIE key also changes the input selector on the r[...]

34 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 automatically. Enter the setup codes for the components you want to control beforehand. Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play) Getting the most from your rem[...]

35 Remote Control 2 Press the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to execute the corresponding macro play. 1 Press the MACRO key. •" MACRO EXE " appears in the display and the pre-programmed macro is performed: MUSIC = " MACRO 1 ", MOVIE = " MACRO 2 ", TV = " MACRO 3 " • Some devices take up to 1 second to power on. [...]

36 Remote Control Getting the most from your remote control The remote control unit can store the remote control cord of the other components and you can operate the other components from the remote control unit. The remote control cord is stored on the key or memory of the remote control unit. Storing the remote control cord of the other component[...]

37 Remote Control 6 Press the key of the same operation that you want to store. • The remote code is send to the remote control unit. •" Complete " appears when finished. • When it takes for more than 8 seconds or the remote control unit does not receive the remote control code well, " Error " appears in the display. In th[...]

38 Remote Control • The display for selecting disc appears. Press the [Text] key. > 051. > 050.D.Title Home Sel 4 Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select the desired disc, then press the [Sel] key. 5 > 02.T.Title > 01.T.Title Back Sel Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select the desired track, then press the [Sel] key. 6 When you connect a KENWOOD C[...]

39 Remote Control You can operate other components by pressing keys or using the display. The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand. RC 3 Remote operation of other components Tuner operations Cassette deck operations ‹ ( Play A ) * ( Pause A ) & ( Stop A ) $ ( Rewind A ) › ( Fast forward A ) CD player operations Numeric k[...]

40 Remote Control LD player operations VCR operations TV operations CHANNEL + CHANNEL - Remote operation of other components Numeric keys Numeric keys + – CH. CH. TUNING BAND ENTER AUTO/MONO RANDOM REPEA T INPUT SEL. 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 +10 +100 11 10 12 DISPLA Y TV SELECT SELECT THEME AUDIO F A VORITE EXIT INFO. LAST CHANNEL RANDOM F .SHIFT REPEA T[...]

41 Remote Control Remote operation of other components Cable tuner operations DSS receiver operations + – CH. CH. CHANNEL + CHANNEL - TUNING BAND ENTER AUTO/MONO Cursor 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 ENTER Numeric keys RANDOM REPEA T INPUT SEL. 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 +10 +100 11 10 12 DISPLA Y TV SELECT SELECT THEME AUDIO F A VORITE EXIT INFO. LAST CHANNEL FUNCTION S[...]

42 Remote Control Remote control unit In case of difficulty Cause • The batteries are nearing exhaustion. • Subwoofer is OFF. • No setup codes registered at for the respec- tive input(s). • 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, [...]