Kenwood KR-V9090, KR-V8090 User Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

KR-V9090 KR-V8090

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1

Preparations

This manual contains instructions for two models.

Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales area.

About the supplied remote control . . .

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 components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).

Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations.

Operations

Remote Control

Other

B60-3032-10 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

Getting started
2 Before applying the power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.K. and Europe .......................................................................	AC 230 V only

For the United Kingdom

Preparations	Factory fitted moulded mains plug
	1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp
	ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
	2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the
	moulded plug.
	3.Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted
	is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too
	short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
	approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.
	If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose
	of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
	inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
		IMPORTANT
	The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
	following code:	Blue : Neutral
		Brown : Live
	Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin
	plug.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE

Batteries are supplied with this product. When they empty, you should not throw away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

Operations

Safety precautions

WARNING : 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 REMOVE COVER (OR
	CAUTION
			BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
	DO NOT OPEN		PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” 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) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

Other

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all 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 immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.

We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Loop antenna stand (1)

Remote control unit (1)

Batteries (R03/AAA) (4)

		KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)
Contents	Caution : Read the pages marked	carefully to ensure safe operation.

	Getting started	2
	Before applying the power ...........................................................................................	2
	Safety precautions ........................................................................................................	2
	Unpacking ......................................................................................................................	2
	Special features	4
	How to use this manual ................................................................................................	5
	Names and functions of parts	6
	Setting up the system	8
Preparations
	Connecting the antennas ..............................................................................................	8
	Connecting audio components .....................................................................................	9
	Connecting video components ...................................................................................	10
	Connecting the system control ...................................................................................	11
	Connecting the speakers ............................................................................................	12
	Preparing the remote control ......................................................................................	13
	Preparing for surround sound	14
	Surround setup ............................................................................................................	14
	DSP mode setup .........................................................................................................	16
	Normal playback	18
	Listening to a source component ...............................................................................	18
	Adjusting the sound ....................................................................................................	19
	Recording	22
	Recording audio ..........................................................................................................	22
	Recording video ..........................................................................................................	22
	Listening to radio broadcasts	23
	Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations .................................................................................	23
	Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning) .................................................	24
	Using RDS (Radio Data System) .................................................................................	25
Operations	Using the DISPLAY key ..............................................................................................	25
	Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) .......................................................	26
	Receiving preset RDS stations ...................................................................................	26
	Presetting radio stations manually ..............................................................................	27
	Receiving preset stations ...........................................................................................	27
	Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ...............................................................	27
	Tuning by program type (PTY search) .........................................................................	28
	Reserving the desired information .............................................................................	30
	Ambience effects	32
	Sound modes ..............................................................................................................	32
	Surround play ..............................................................................................................	33
	Getting the most from your remote control	35
	Registering setup codes for other components .........................................................	35
	Operating other components ......................................................................................	37
	Changing (confirming) the operation mode ................................................................	38
Remote Control
	Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play) ....................................................	39
	Executing an automatic operation ..............................................................................	41
	Setup code correlation ................................................................................................	42
	FutureSet upgrade option (KR-V9090 only) ................................................................	43

3

Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Set up code chart In case of difficulty

Other Specifications

Remote operation of other components

45

55

57

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Other

Special features

		KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)
4	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!	¤

Preparations

Operations

Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked .

The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in directivity enhancer circuit to control the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals and reproduce a real sense of sound motion .

The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound motion even when only the front and center speakers are used.

New DSP surround modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB" and "STADIUM", to add the “presence” associated with an arena, jazz club or stadium to the original signal. It is compatible with almost any kind of program source.

Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control

In addition to the basic receiver operations, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected. fi

Dual IR emitters

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-field operation even when the remote control is not pointed directly at the respective component. #

MACRO play

The MACRO function lets you perform a series of operations automatically, like turning ON the power of the receiver and connected components, switching the input selectors, and starting playback. (Be sure to register your components before starting the macro set up procedure.) ·q

FutureSet, automatic update feature (KR-V9090 only)

This function lets you update the remote control so it can operate new components which do not appear in the setup code list at the end of the manual. Therefore, the remote control will always be compatible. e

Other

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 current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type. §

PTY (Program TYpe) search

Lets you tune stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear. •

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reservation

The EON function lets you monitor information on other stations so you can receive traffic, news, or information programs as soon as they are broadcast, even they are broadcast on a station different from the one you are currently listening to. When the broadcast ends, the receiver returns to the original station. When listening to Kenwood source components connected with system control cords, the input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the tuner when a program you desire is broadcast. º

Special features

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage

A new TRAITR transistor which features superior temperature tracking characteristics has been adopted in the final stage of the power amplifier block. This new TRAITR transistor combines a temperature compensation resistor with an emitter resistor and final transistor to provide ideal temperature compensation characteristics and minimize distortion caused by temperature variations.

How to use this manual

This manual is divided in to four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Other.

Preparations

Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor.

We've tried to make setting up your system as easy as possible. However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components, connecting the system can be fairly complex.

Operations

Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver.

Remote Control

Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the remote control.

We've designed this remote control to integrate your entire audio/video system and let you operate all of your entertainment components

— your TV, VCR, LD player, CD player, etc. Remember that before you can use the remote control to operate these components, they must be registered with a proper setup code.

Other

Includes additional information such as; a list of setup codes for registering your other components, a troubleshooting guide, specifications, and a reference guide to the remote operations available for registered components.

5

Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Other

• SOURCE DIRECT key £ ª AV AUX jacks

Names and functions of parts

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

6

Frequency display,

SURROUND

M.INPUT indicator

Input display,

indicator

(KR-V9090 only)

Preset channel display,

RDS indicators

Surround mode display

Band indicators

DSP indicator

MEMORY indicator

TA

NEWS INFO.

FM

AC-3

M. INPUT

MEMORY

STEREO indicator

A

B

*******;**MHz

S. DIRECT

TUNED

RDS

EON

PTY

AM

SURROUND

DSP

AUTO

AUTO indicator

TP

SP. A B

kHz

3 STEREO

LOUDNESS

STEREO

TUNED indicator

Preparations

Speaker indicators

3 STEREO indicator

LOUDNESS indicator

S.DIRECT indicator

Display

1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0 !@ #

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AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

STEREO

DSP

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME CONTROL

STANDBY

LEVEL INDICATOR

MUTE

LOUDNESS SOURCE DIRECT

+10/

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0 PTY SEARCH

MUTE

TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY

DISPLAY

DIMMER

ON/STANDBY

LEVEL CONTROL

DIRECT

MEMORY AUTO

BAND

TUNING

BASS

TREBLE

CENTER MODE

POWER

A SPEAKERS B

DOWN

UP

-ON –OFF

PHONES

AV AUX

Operations

T R A I T R

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor

Full Digital Decoding

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^

& * ( ) ¡

™£

¢

§¶•

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Other

1 POWER key			*	! DOLBY 3 STEREO key		‹
Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.				Use to turn on the DOLBY 3 STEREO
2 ON/STANDBY (		) key	*	mode.
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY				@ DSP key		‹
when the POWER is turned ON.				Use to turn on, or switch, the DSP mode.
3 RDS keys		∞ •º		# INPUT SELECTOR knob		*
4 Numeric keys				Use to select the input sources.
5 STANDBY indicator				$ VOLUME CONTROL knob		*
6 LEVEL indicator			&	% PHONES jack		)
Lights when the level of the signal being				Use for headphone listening.
input is too high.				^ SPEAKERS A/B keys		*
7 MUTE indicator			(	Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF.
8 LOUDNESS key			(	& DIRECT key		¢
Use to activate the frequency weighting				Use to tune radio stations directly by nu-
network.				merical input.
9 STEREO key			‹	* MEMORY key	§¶
Use to cancel the surround mode.				Use to store radio stations in the preset
0 PRO LOGIC key			‹	memory.
Use to turn on the DOLBY PRO LOGIC				( AUTO key
mode.				Use to select the auto tuning mode.

) BAND key	£
Use to select the broadcast band.
¡ TUNING keys	£
Use to tune in radio broadcasts.
™ BASS key	(
Use when adjusting the bass tone.
£ TREBLE key	(
Use when adjusting the treble tone.
¢ LEVEL CONTROL keys	(

Use to adjust the level of the selected tone.

∞DIMMER key

Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

§ CENTER MODE key	$
Use to select the center mode.
¶ MUTE key	(
Use to mute the sound.
	)
	0

About the STANDBY indicator

This unit has a STANDBY indicator. When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the unit consumes a small amount of power to preserve the memory. This is called STANDBY mode. This mode also lets you turn the power ON using the remote control.

1 POWER key

‡

Use to turn the receiver on and off.

Use in combination with the input selector (AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV) keys and SHIFT key to turn various components on and off.

2 MACRO key

·

Use in combination with the AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV keys to execute a series of commands automatically (MACRO PLAY).

3 VIDEO selector key

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Selects the video inputs (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, AV AUX) and sets the remote to operate the component registered at the respective input.

4 Multi control keys	I
Use to operate the selected component.
5 REC key	I
Use to operate the selected component.
6 TUNING/SKIP key	$I

Use during the setup procedure to specify various settings. Use to operate the tuner or selected component.

7 SUBWOOFER key

›

Use in combination with the VOLUME +/– keys to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

Names and functions of parts

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1	POWER
	MACRO		SHIFT
2		AUDIO		0
	VIDEO		TV	!
3
				@
	P. CALL	8	P. CALL
		BAND
4	4	6	¢
		7
	REC		GUIDE
5				#
	TUNING/SKIP		VOLUME
6		MUTE		$
		LISTEN		%
	SUBWOOFER		SOUND
		MODE		^
7
	FUNCTION			&
			SETUP
8	SHIFT			*
	MENU	THEME	FAV
	1	2	3
	TV/SAT/VID	INFO	ALT AUD
9	4	5	6
	+100	REPEAT	RANDOM
	7	8	9
		DISPLAY
	+10	0	ENT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

8 FUNCTION SHIFT key

I

Use in combination with the numeric keys to execute alternate commands.

9 Numeric keys

I

Provide functions identical to those of the original remote supplied with the component you are controlling.

To access the functions printed above the keys, Press within 3 seconds of pressing the FUNCTION SHIFT key. Function availability varies for each component.

0 SHIFT key

°

Use in combination with the AUDIO and VIDEO keys to change the remote control mode without changing the input selector or in combination with the POWER key to turn on and off components programmed into the remote.

! TV selector key

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Sets the remote to operate a TV or cable box (TV 1, TV 2, CABLE). This key does not change the input selector on the receiver.

@ AUDIO selector key

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Selects the audio inputs (CD, TAPE/MD. TUNER, PHONO) and sets the remote to operate the respective KENWOOD audio component.

If you connect audio components from KENWOOD and other makers to the TAPE/ MD or CD jacks, you can set the remote to operate these components by registering the appropriate setup code at the respective input.

# GUIDE key

I

Use to activate the OSD menu functions of registered components.

$ VOLUME key	*
Use to adjust the receiver volume.
% MUTE key	(
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
^ SOUND key	&

Use to adjust the bass, treble, and input level.

& LISTEN MODE key	›
Use to select the desired surround mode.
* SETUP key	$

Use to adjust the surround setup.

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Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Other

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

8 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.

Preparations

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.

Operations

AM loop antenna

FM indoor antenna

AM

GND

FM75Ω

ANTENNA

Use an optional antenna adaptor

FM outdoor antenna

FM indoor antenna

The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors.

FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal.

Other

Connecting audio components

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

9

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.

6CH input (M.INPUT)

(KR-V9090 only)

AUX.6CH.INPUT

CENTER

L

R

FRONT SURROUND SUB

WOOFER

Microcomputer malfunction

If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. T

SYSTEM CONTROL jacks

For SYSTEM CONTROL connections to

KENWOOD components !

SYSTEM CONTROL

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

ƒ

SL 16 XS 8	SYSTEM CONTROL
	switch

Preparations

(KR-V9090 only)

Multi-channel decoder (etc.)

The sound input to AUX.6CH.INPUT is paired with the video signal input to VIDEO 2. 0¡

To AC wall outlet

Shape of AC outlets

U.K.

Except for U.K.

Operations

AUDIO

PHONO CD	TAPE/MD		VIDEO1		VIDEO2	VIDEO3	ADAPTOR
	REC	PLAY	REC	PLAY	PLAY	PLAY
	OUT	IN	OUT	IN	IN	IN	OUT	IN

L

R

SIGNAL

GND

Record player

Caution regarding placement

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions, including projections) equal to, or greater than shown below:

Left and right panels: 10 cm, Rear panel: 10 cm, Top panel: 50 cm

Other

OUT

Graphic equalizer ¡

IN

PLAY

REC Cassette deck or

MD recorder

CD player

1. Connect all cords firmly. Loose connections may prevent proper sound transmission or produce noise.

2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. Plugging / unplugging connection Notes cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit.

3.Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit.

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1 0 Connecting video components

Preparations

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.

Video deck or video camera

VIDEO	AUDIO
OUT	OUT
	(Front Panel)

AV AUX

VIDEO L−AUDIO−R

To AC wall outlet

Operations

		VIDEO
Yellow RCA	MONITOR	VIDEO1		VIDEO2	VIDEO3
	OUT	REC	PLAY	PLAY	PLAY
pin cord		OUT	IN	IN	IN
VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
		AUDIO
		VIDEO1		VIDEO2	VIDEO3
		REC	PLAY	PLAY	PLAY
		OUT	IN	IN	IN

Other

OUT	OUT
TV/CABLE tuner
OUT	OUT
LD player*
OUT	OUT
IN Video deck	IN
Audio inputs and outputs	Video inputs and outputs
(Red and white RCA pin cords)	(Yellow RCA pin cords)

* The video signal input to the VIDEO 2 jacks can be paired with

audio signals input to the AUX.6CH.INPUT.

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Connecting the system control

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1 1

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.

ƒMode : lets you combine f, ƒ, and F terminals Mode : for terminals only

This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL16] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch to the [XS8] mode, follow the instructions in “SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]” below.

EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections

The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode.

[SL16] [XS8]	Receiver
[SL16]	MD recorder
			SYSTEM
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]	Cassette deck
			CONTROL
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]			cord
	CD player

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections

The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode.

[SL16] [XS8]	Receiver
[SL16]	MD recorder		SYSTEM
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
	Cassette deck
			CONTROL
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]			cord
	CD player

[XS]

Record player

[XS]

Record player

•In order to take advantage of the system control operations, the components must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to the TAPE/MD jacks. When using more than one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system control.

•Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL16] system control mode. Be sure to use the [XS8] system control mode when making system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.

•Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.

1.[SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even without

Notes

system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without effecting performance.

2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment.

3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.

Preparations

Operations

SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Remote Control

Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver.

Automatic Operation (except [XR] equipment)

When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically.

Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)

Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD, MD or analog discs.

SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]

You can easily change the system control mode by adjusting the position of the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel.

Do this operation after completing all connections.

For [SL16] SL 16 XS 8 For [XS8]

•This operation will not effect items stored in the memory.

•After switching the system control mode, turn the power off and then on once to confirm the new setting.

Other

Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components

• Once you finish making the system connections, be sure to register the appropriate setup code for each component.

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•If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are not compatible with system control (or cannot be combined with your other system control components), registering the setup code enables you to control those components using the remote control supplied with this unit (without connecting system control cords). To register setup codes for your remote controllable KENWOOD audio components, see

"Registering setup codes for other components".

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1 2 Connecting the speakers

1 Strip coating.

2 Loosen.

3 Insert.

4 Secure.

Preparations
Front Speakers A
Right	Left

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

•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. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.

•To emphasize deep bass sounds, connect a subwoofer as desired.

Speaker impedance

When only one pair of speakers is connected to the A or B speaker terminals, use speakers having an impedance of 4 to 16 Ω, when two pairs of speakers are connected to both A and B terminals simultaneously, use speakers having an impedance of 8 to 16 Ω. In this case, connecting a speaker having an impedance of less than 8 Ω may cause malfunction of the receiver.

Operations

·	ª	ª	·	Front speaker impedance:
				KR-V9090: (A OR B: 4–16 Ω, A AND B: 8–16 Ω)
				KR-V8090: (A OR B: 4–16 Ω, A AND B: 8–16 Ω)
				+
					Center Speaker
					ª
				−
		A			· Center speaker impedance:
	R	L	C
	FRONT SPEAKERS		CENTER SPEAKER		KR-V9090: (4–16	Ω)

KR-V8090: (4–16 Ω)

Other

PRE OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system.

			+
			−
	B
R	L	R	L

FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS

ª·

·ª

Powered			Surround		Surround speaker
subwoofer
					impedance:
			Speakers
						Ω)
					KR-V9090: (4–16
		Right		Left
						Ω)
(Be sure to connect both surround speakers) KR-V8090: (8–16

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

PRE OUT connections

This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power

amplifier as shown in the example below. Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker.

Be sure to set one of the SPEAKERS keys (either A or B) to the ON position when using the PRE OUT jacks.

PRE OUT

SURROUND CENTER

1 3

Preparations

		Power amp	Center Speaker
Surround	Power amp	SUB	Powered
Speakers		WOOFER
			Subwoofer

Preparing the remote control

Loading the batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover.

• Insert four AAA-size (LR03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings.

		1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks.
	Notes	2. Replace all four batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate or if the
		remote control blinks 5 times when you push a key. The remote control is designed to retain set up codes in memory while you change
		batteries. Failure to change batteries after receiving the 5 blink battery warning signal may cause all the memory to be lost (KR-V8090 only).
		3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
		In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction.

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 nearfield operation even when the remote control is not pointed directly at the respective component.

Remote sensor

6 m

10 m

30˚ 30˚

Operations

Other

KR-V9090: Model: RC-R0805 KR-V8090: Model: RC-R0606 Infrared ray system

Preparing for surround sound

To enhance the surround modes, various parameters can be 1 4 set up to accomodate the speaker system used and the environment of the listening room. The following procedure let you set the parameters of the surround modes (DOLBY

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO and DSP).

Once the settings have been done, it is held in memory so readjustment is not necessary even after the mode has been changed.

Preparations

Surround setup

1Select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode.

PRO LOGIC

Operations	2Select the CENTER MODE.
	CENTER MODE

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Recommended speaker installation

It is recommended that the surround speakers are installed straight to the left and right of the listening position or slightly behind, at a height of about 1 meter higher than the listener’s ears. Each surround speaker should be installed so that the longer sides are horizontal.

•The following adjustments (center mode, test tone, etc.) are common for all surround modes, including DSP. You do not need to make separate adjustments for each sound mode.

Lights

PRO LOG IC SURROUND

When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected

When you select PRO LOGIC, each press of the CENTER MODE key switches the center mode as follows:

1 "NORMAL" :When using a standard (small) center speaker.

2 "WIDE BAND" :When using a full range (large) center speaker.

3 "PHANTOM" :When not using a center speaker.

Other

3Turn on the SUBWOOFER.

1 Press to select SUB ON (OFF).

SETUP

2Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the remote to select "ON" (or "OFF" if you did not connect a subwoofer).

TUNING/SKIP

• If you did not connect a subwoofer, select "SUB OFF".

sUB ON

SURROUND

Display when the subwoofer setting is selected

4Adjust the speaker volume.

1 Press to select TEST TONE.

SETUP

2Adjust the level of the speaker emitting the test tone. Each speaker should produce the test tone at the same volume level as the front speakers.

TUNING/SKIP

To increase

To decrease

5Adjust the delay time.

1 Calculate the delay time suitable for your listening room (see below).

2 Press to select delay time.

SETUP

3 Adjust the delay time.

TUNING/SKIP

To increase

To decrease

4 Press SETUP again to quit.

5 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to its original operating mode.

VIDEO

How to calculate the proper delay time

Assuming that the distance from the front speaker is A meters and the distance from the surround speakers is B meters

Front speakers

Am

Bm

Surround speakers

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					TEsT		L	SURROUND
				Initial display when the test tone is selected
• The buzzing test tone moves once every 1.5 seconds.										Preparations
		1			"TEST L"	: Front speaker, left channel.
	2				"TEST C"	: Center speaker.
	3				"TEST R" : Front speaker, right channel.
	4				"TEST RS" : Surround speaker (right).
			5		"TEST LS" : Surround speaker (left).
• For KR-V8090 the “TEST RS” and “TEST LS” displays are replaced by
	“TEST S” and the test sound is emitted from the right and left surround
	speakers simultaneously.
					Lch		+2	dB SURROUND

Display when the test tone is output from the left speaker

•Be sure to adjust from your listening position.

•The volume is adjusted in 1dB steps each time you press the TUNING/ SKIP +/– keys.

•The volume levels can be adjusted in the range from –10 dB to +10 dB.

		Operations
- -- 15	SURROUND
Display when delay time is selected

•The delay time can be adjusted in the range from 15 ms to 30 ms, in 5 ms steps.

•This adjustment is also possible with the LEVEL CONTROL key of the main unit.

	What is delay time?
	The sound entering the ears include the direct sound coming from the
	sound source and the indirect sounds reflected from the walls, floor,
	ceiling, etc. The indirect sounds are delayed because they travel
	longer distance required for reflection before they reach the ears. The
	delay time is the difference in time between the direct sound and	Other
	indirect sounds.

•The input selector does not change the first time you press the VIDEO key.

1Use the delay time calculation chart on the right.

Example: When A = 3 m, B = 3 m, the delay time is 20 ms.

2Use the following formula for calculation.

Delay time = 20 + 3 x (A - B) (Unit: ms)

			23	20	17
		26		20
			23		16
		29		20	17
		26	23		16
		29		20	17
		26	23		16
		29		20	17
	8	26			16	8
		29	23	20	17
	7
		26	23		16	7
	6	29		20	17	6
	5	26	23		16	5
		4			17	4
	A (m)	3		20	3	B (m)
		2	1		2
					1

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Preparations

DSP mode setup

1Select a DSP mode.

DSP

Operations	2Adjust the EFFECT level.
	1 Press to select EFFECT.
	SETUP

2Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the remote to select the level you desire.

TUNING/SKIP

Other	3Adjust the WALL type.
	1 Press to select WALL.
	SETUP

2Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the remote to select the type you desire.

TUNING/SKIP

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•The following adjustments (effect level, wall type, and room size) are common for all DSP modes. If necessary these modes can be adjusted again according to your preference after listening to the surrround effect they produce.

•The subwoofer, center mode and test tone adjustments made in the PRO LOGIC mode are automatically applied to the DSP modes.$

Lights

ARENA DSP

When the "ARENA" DSP mode is selected

EFFECT 3	DSP
Display when the EFFECT level setting is selected

•The EFFECT level is adjustable in 5 steps, 1 Ô 5 (larger number represent a stronger effect).

WALL HA RD	DSP
Display when the WALL type setting is selected

•The WALL type is adjustable in 3 steps, "HARD" (hard), "MED" (medium) and "SOFT" (soft).

4Adjust the ROOM size.

1 Press to select ROOM.

SETUP

2Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the remote to select the size you desire.

TUNING/SKIP

3 Press SETUP again to quit.

4 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to its original operating mode.

VIDEO

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		ROOM	ME D	DSP
		Display when the ROOM size setting is selected				Preparations
	• The ROOM size is adjustable in 3 steps, "SML"			(small), "MED"

(medium) and "LRG" (large).

•The input selector does not change the first time you press the VIDEO key.

Operations

Input level adjustment

The LEVEL INDICATOR lights during playback if the signal from an analog source is too large. If this occurs, use this function to attenuate the level for that source.

1Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key repeatedly to select the desired compo-

nent.

	AUDIO
VIDEO	TV

2 Press to select IN LVL.

SOUND

3Select the smallest level required to extinguish the LEVEL INDICATOR.

TUNING/SKIP

To increase

To decrease

4 Press the SOUND key again to quit.

5Press VIDEO once to return the remote to its original operating mode.

•Input level adjustment is not possible when using the AUX.6CH INPUT or ADAPTOR jacks.

Other

The display changes as shown below:

1	"BASS"
2	"TREBLE"
3	"IN LVL"

INLVL-3 dB SURROUND

Display when IN LVL is selected

•The input level is adjustable in 3 steps, 0 dB Ô –3 dB Ô –6 dB (normally set to 0 dB).

•The bass and treble settings can also be adjusted using this procedure.

•The input selector does not change the first time you press the VIDEO key.

Normal playback

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POWER

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Preparations

• Turn on the power to the related compo-

MACRO

SHIFT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV

nents.

8

• Set the POWER key to the ON position.

P. CALL

BAND

P. CALL

AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090

4

6

¢

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO

7

STEREO

DSP

REC

GUIDE

LEVEL

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME CONTROL

STANDBY

INDICATOR

MUTE

LOUDNESS SOURCE DIRECT

TUNING/SKIP

VOLUME

TA/NEWS/INFO. PTY

DISPLAY

1

2 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

+10/

PTY SEARCH

DIMMER

MUTE

POWER

MUTE

POWER

ON/STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

MEMORY AUTO

BAND

TUNING

BASS

TREBLE

LEVEL CONTROL

CENTER MODE

DOWN

UP

LISTEN

SUBWOOFER

MODE

SOUND

-ON –OFF

PHONES

AV AUX

T R A I T R

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

-ON –OFF

FUNCTION

SETUP

SHIFT

MENU

THEME

FAV

1

2

3

TV/SAT/VID

INFO

ALT AUD

4

5

6

Keys or controls used in this operation.

+100

DISPLAY

RANDOM

REPEAT

7

8

9

+10

0

ENT

Listening to a source component

1Turn on the receiver.

ON/STANDBY

Operations

2Select a speaker system.

A SPEAKERS B

SP. A B PHONO

A B

The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit.

A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel.

B ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel.

A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel.

A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting when listening with headphones for stereo sound in all playback modes.

•When both SPEAKERS A and B are ON, activating a surround mode turns SPEAKERS B OFF automatically.

3Select the source you desire.

INPUT SELECTOR

4Start playback from the selected source.

5Adjust the volume.

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN	UP
Decrease volume	Increase volume

The input sources change as shown below:

1 TUNER (Frequency display)

2 "PHONO"("PHONO"*)

3 "VIDEO1" ("SAT"*)

4 "VIDEO2" ("LD"*)

5 "VIDEO3" ("VCR"*)

6 "AV AUX"

7 "CD" ("CD"*)

8 "TAPE/MD" ("TAPE"*)

*Once setup codes are registered in the remote control, the input name display changes according to the name of the registered component. Example: if you register a VCR at the VIDEO 1 jacks, "VCR1" appears

instead of "VIDEO 1".

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•When using the remote control after initial setup, any inputs that have not been registered with a setup code are deleted from the cyclic list

(except for the "AV AUX" VIDEO input).

‡

•The INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel of the receiver always cycles through all inputs.

	Volume display
A	VOL -6) dB
SP. A