Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KRF-V4550D Kenwood
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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.
3 Preparations Operations Additional Informatiion Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual .
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.
5 Preparations Display Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators Band indicators AUTO indicator MEMO. indicator ST.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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