Kenwood KA-V9500 User Manual
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AV SURROUND STEREO AMPLIFIER
KA-V9500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee
to excellence in sound reproduction.
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi
tion of quality components that our company represents.
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that
you take the time to read through this manual before you hook
up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper
ating features and system-connection considerations so that
your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start.
You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering,
styling, operating convenience and adaptability we have sought
to anticipate your needs and desires.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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
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Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that ail accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your
unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immedi
ately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship
ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person
or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car
rier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
Serial Number
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Accessories
I Remote control unit... 1 ► Remote control unit entry
> Batteries
(R03/UM-4/"AAA") ... 4
sheet ... 1
► AC plug adaptor ... 1
(Except for some areas.)
For the unit with a European
AC plug in areas other than
Europe.
ContBIltS Caution: Read the pages marked ^ carefully to ensure safe operation.
Introduction
^Before applying power ........................
¿íiSafety precautions
^IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
System connections ................................................. ........ 6
Controls and indicators
Remote control operation................................................
On-screen character display............................................
Playing back an audio source
Recording an audio source .
Recording an audio source while listening to
another
Playing back a video source
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Independent audio/video recording from
source being played
Parametric equalizer operation .... 26
Presence feature
DOLBY PRO LOGIC, 3 STEREO adjustments
Playback with DOLBY PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO ...
DSP Presence ......................................................................
Surround information Memory............................................... 38
Title Edit function
Specifications.....................................................................
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Before applying power
A Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
Units shipped to the U.S.A, and Canada are designed for opera
tion on 120 voits AC only.
Safety precaution for a Polarized AC plug
However, some products may be supplied with a non-poiarized
plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
For the United Kingdom
Units shipped to the U.K. are designed for operation on
240 volts AC only,
The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior
to any internal examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue
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Brown................................................... Live
The wires in this mains lead must be connected, to the termi
nals in the plug as follows;
Wire colour Plug terminal marking
Blue
................................................ N or Black
Brown ...................................................
2. if a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E termina!.
Important!
important!
Neutral
L or Red
For Austraiia and Europe
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V
AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation on 220 V
AC only.
For other countries
Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are
equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel.
Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this
switch.
AC voltage selection
This unit operates on 110-120 or 220-240 volts AC, The AC
voltage selector switch Type A or Type B on the rear panel is
set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit
is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC out
let, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches
your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in ac
cordance with the following direction.
Note:--------———
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voitage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector
switch,
Type A
Type B
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with
a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
This unit has two AC voltage selector switches.
Be sure to set both of them together whenever
the AC voltage switching is required.
Important!
Important!
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AC voltage selector switch
AC110-
AC220V- AC240V-
AC110V-^^AC220V-
120V- 240V-
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Safety precautions
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOL
TAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN
STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Caution : Read this page carefuiSy to ensure
safe operation.
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this unit. For best results, follow all
warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat
ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in
structions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — The unit should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
3. Grounding or polarization — The precautions
should be taken so that the grounding or polariza
tion means of this unit is not defeated.
4. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or
a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least
10 cm away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
7. Heat — The unit should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other units {including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Electric shock — Care should be taken so that ob
jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en
closure through openings. If a metal object, such as
a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the
inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may
result. For families with children, never permit chil
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit.
9. Enclosure removal — Never remove the en
closure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally,
a serious electric shock might occur.
5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be
used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Temperature — The unit may not function pro
perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above + 5°C
(41 °F).
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10. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
11. Cleaning Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
ACaution : Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
12. Carts and stands — An appliance and cart com
bination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
13. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un
used for a long period of time.
14. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke
is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull
out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest
service center. . _
POWER OFF!
15. Damage requiring service — The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
16. Servicing — The user should not attempt to ser
vice the unit beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualified service personnei.
17. Outdoor antenna grounding -~ If an outside an
tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an
tenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and buiit up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 — 1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec
tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure.
18. Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be lo
cated away from power lines.
19. AC outlets — Do not connect other audio equip
ment with a power consumption larger than that
specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never
connect other electrical units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
The maximum capacities indicated for the AC out
lets on the rear panel of this unit are as follows.
SWITCHED outlets
; 200 W
Notes:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals.
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
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System connections
Make connection as shown in the diagram. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the
instruction manuals of the related components.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed.
I Connection of audio components
Cassette deck 1
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Cassette deck 2
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External power supply outlets
SWITCHED outlets (total max, capacity 200W):
Connect the power plugs of the tuner, tape deck, or CD player to
these outlets. By leaving the POWER switches of these compo
nents ON, they will be switched ON-OFF at the same time as the
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POWER switch of this unit. Never connect components having a
total combined power consumption of more than total 200 W.
External power
supply outputs
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AC outlet for
^some areas
Notes:
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit.
3. When plugging and unplugging connection cords after connections are complete, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC
outlet. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or. damage to the unit.
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I Connection of vìdeo components
S-VIDEO output
S-VIDEO input
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VCR 3
S-VIDEO jacks:
The S-VIDEO signaling system transmits ordinary video signal
[composite video signal) by separating its components into the
signal representing brightness (Y signal) and signal representing the
colors (C signal). The use of these jacks is recommended to obtain
a better picture quality in your video entertainment. For details,
please read the instruction manual of your VCR.
Note:
Be always sure to connect the S-VIDEO jack and the corresponding VIDEO jacks to i
components may result in disturbed on-screen characters.
AV AUX jacks:
Connect a video camera, etc.
When the R jack is only connected, the
sound is reproduced in monaural.
same component. Connecting them to different
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System connections
[Speaker connections
Front speaker system
(Right) (Left)
Connect the speakers as shown in the figure, paying
attention to the core wires not to come contact with
other jacks.
Rear speaker system
(Right) (Left)
Connection of banana plug
Tighten firmly
Cross section of the aker terminal
Process the cord.
Dating.
Twist conductors.
2 Turn counterclockwise
■ to loosen.
3 Fully insert the cable.
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Turn clockwise to secure
^ the cable.
Please refer to the next page when one center speaker is connected.
Insert the banana plug securely, as shown.
Notes:
1. Connect all cords firmly, ¡f connections are loose there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit.
3. When plugging-and unplugging connection cords after connections are complete, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC
outlet. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.
Caution concerning speaker connections
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF before connection the speaker
cords.
2. After connecting the lead wires, verify that they do not come
into contact with other terminals.
3. Never short-circuit the (+) and (-) speaker cords.
4. Be sure not to inverse the left and right speaker connections
or the ( + ) and (—) terminal polarity. This will cause the acoustic
image of instruments to be unclear and the sound to be
unnatural.
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WARNINGI
Particular attention must be given to making good electrical
contact at the amplifier-output and speaker terminals.
Poor or loose connections can cause sparking or burning at
the terminals because of the very high power that the
amplifier can deliver.
Speaker impedance
Front speakers. Center speakers and rear speakers
Use speakers having an impedance of 6 to 16 ohms. In this
case, even if only one speaker has an impedance of less than
6 ohms, damage to the amplifier may occur.
CENTER SPEAKERS switch
Up to two center speakers can be connected to this unit.
Set the CENTER SPEAKERS switch according to the number of the center speakers.
0 When one center speaker is connected: {the output
power is doubled compared to two-speaker operation)
Connect the speaker to the SINGLE (BTL) terminals.
0 When two center speakers are connected:
Center speaker 2 Center speaker 1
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► Sound will not be output correctly if the switch is in the DUAL
(1 and 2) position.
► The center balance adjustment is not possible.
INPUT LEVEL control
If the reproduced sound is distorted,
adjust this control to suppress
distortion. For normal operation,
set to the center position.
Connection of PRE OUT jacks
Sound will not be output from the speakers if they are connected directly to the PRE OUT jacks. The output from these jacks should
be connected to speakers with built-in amplifier or to exclusive amplifiers to which the speakers are connected.
0 Connection to CENTER, FRONT and REAR jacks
speaker
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Center speaker
► Sound will not be output correctly if the switch is in the
SINGLE (BTL) position.
© Connection to SUB WOOFER jack
Speaker with built-in AMP
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» When the CENTER jacks are connected, be sure to set the CENTER
SPEAKERS switch to DUAL (1 and 2) position.
> Use these jacks if you want to listen to the speakers with larger volumes
or with different tones.
If you want to listen to richer bass sound, connect
the exclusive amplifier for the woofer to this jack,
and connect the woofer speaker to the amplifier.
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Controls and indicators
POWER key
Input selector keys
DISPLAY MODE key
Every press of this key switches the displayed contents as follows.
Indicators and dot display Dot display only -► OFF
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► Both the indicators and dot display are displayed for about 5
seconds after another operation key is
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Door open key
STAND BY mode of POWER key
When the power cord of this system is plugged into an AC outlet,
the ST AN D BY indicator lights up regardless of the ON/OFF setting
of the POWER key. This indicates that a small amount of current
is being supplied to the unit to back up the memory contents. This
mode is referred to as the Stand By mode. While the STAND BY
indicator is lit the power of the system can be switched ON/OFF
from the remote control unit.
How to open the door
How to close the door
VIDEO 1 REC selector switch
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Remote control operation
I Loading batteries
Replacing batteries
1. [f the TRANSMIT indicator does not light even when the
operation key is pressed, the batteries are exhausted.
Replace the batteries. We recommend that the alkaline batter
ies (LR03/AM-4) which have longer service life be used.
2. The programmed contents are not immediately lost when the
batteries are removed for replacement. However, they could be
lost if the unit is left without batteries for more than 3 minutes.
In such a case, the programming should be performed again.
The function signals of the non-learning, or fixed keys are not
lost even in this case.
Note:
Avoid using old and new batteries together, as this may cause
corrosion.
I Operating range of the remote
control unit
The normal operating range may change depending on
temperature, humidity, and other environmental con
ditions, but it is roughly specified as shown in the
figure.
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Transmission system:
Infared pulse system
Notes:
1. if two or more remote control operation keys are to be pressed
successively, press each key securely and leave an interval of
more than 1 second between presses.
Pressing a key immediately after pressing another key may
cause malfunction.
2. Malfunction may occur in case direct sunlight or the light of a
high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote
control light receptor. In such a case, change the installation
position of the unit so that the malfunction does not occur.
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Remote control operation
■ Using the unit as a programmable remote control unit
The remote control functions of other audio and video components can be programmed (stored) in this unit. For
the programming operation, refer to page 17.
Set to USE.
The programmable keys
(learning keys) vary depend
ing on the position of the
A/B/C select switch.
In "A" position;
The remote contro! functions of a
video component can be pro
grammed (stored) under the opera
tions keys in this section.
In "B" or "C" position:
All keys are usable as the program
ming keys (learning keys). Program
(Store) the remote control functions of
any other audio or video component
under them.
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-A/B/C select switch
-VIDEO/VDP keys
-VIDEO/VDP select switch
When both a video cassette recorder
and an LD player is used, set this
switch to select VIDEO (video cassette
recorder) or VDP (LD player). This
switch is not valid when the A/B/C
switch is in the "C" position.
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For your convenience, it is
recommended to write the
programmed (stored) func
tions on the provided entry
sheets. Use a oil-ink felt pen,
pencil, etc., for writing. For
erasing, use an ordinary eras
er and rub with a strong
force.
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