Kenwood KR-797, KR-897 User Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

MC

KR-897
KR-797

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on country and sales area.

Model KR-897 is not available in except for U.S.A. and Canada.

B60-3069-00 CS (K, P, Y)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Before applying power

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
( 8−16Ω)

+

−

SYSTEM
CONTROL

SWITCHED

AC 110-120V/AC 220-240V〜



50/60Hz 

FM
75Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

R

L

C

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

DE−
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE

50μs

AM 9kHz
FM 50kHz

75μs

AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz

ADAPTOR

LRL

R

OUT IN

ƒ

AC 220­240V〜

AC 110­120V〜

AC 220-

240V〜

AC 110-

120V〜

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Before applying power

3 Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

2

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC120 V only

Australia ....................................................... AC 240 V only

*AC voltage selection

The AC voltage selector switch 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 outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction.

Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage
due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

Safety precautions

3 Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Europe and U.K. .............................................. AC 230 V only

China and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only

*Other countries..................... AC 110-120/220-240 V switchable

AC voltage selector switch

Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING 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 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.

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 (R6/AA) (2)

Shorting pins (2)
(KR-797 only)

Special features

DOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STEREO

The surround system reproduces video software programs carrying the mark with similar acoustic effects to movie
theaters.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode controls the audio signals of the Front Left/Right, Center and Rear surround channels using the built-in
directivity enhancer circuit to reproduce the feeling of sound motions very realistically.
The DOLBY 3 STEREO mode can reproduce the motions of sound even when only the front and center speakers are used, by providing proper
acoustic position using the directivity enhancer circuit.

SRS 3D Stereo

The SRS (Sound Retrieval System) is an innovative system simulating a 3-dimensional sound space, which features clearly improved
feelings of depth, sound field extension and acoustic image positioning as well as a widened listening area.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

3

Caution : Read the pages marked 3 carefully to

Contents

Before applying power ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

3

Before applying power......................................................................................................................................... 2

3

Safety precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Special features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

System connection..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-897) ...................................................................................... 4

Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-797) ...................................................................................... 5

About the system control connections .................................................................................................................6

Connection of speakers (KR-897) ........................................................................................................................ 7

Connection of speakers (KR-797) ........................................................................................................................ 8

Connection of antenna......................................................................................................................................... 9

FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch

Controls and indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Operation of remote control unit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Playing music ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Sound adjustment functions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Recordin .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Broadcast receptiong .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Receiving broadcast stations ............................................................................................................................ 19

Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency......................................................................................... 20

Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset) .............................................................................................21

Receiving a preset station ................................................................................................................................. 21

Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL) ..................................................................................................21

Presence play ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Adjustments for surround play .......................................................................................................................... 24

Surround play ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System) .......................................................................................................... 27

In case of difficulty .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

3 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................30

..................................................................................................

ensure safe operation.

10

PRE OUT

CENTER

L

R

SURROUND

FRONT

FRONT

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ANTENNA

PGM FILE

( )

ƒ

System connection

Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-897)

4

Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related compo­nents.

3 Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are

completed.

Cassette deck 1, MD recorder

OUT

Audio

or VCR 1

Malfunction of microcomputer

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

Cassette deck
KX-W597/KX-W797*

3

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

IN

1

System

*

control cord

Video deck 2 or DVD/LD player

Audio OUT

Power amplifier
KM-897*

3

*2Cassette deck 2

RECINPLAY

OUT

To wall

÷ Do not connect up a power source which is

larger than that indicated on the socket at the
rear of the unit.

AC outlet

Turntable

System control cord

Multipul CD player
DP-R797

*1The system control cord should be connected when a

KENWOOD audio component system is connected.

*2Do not connect system control cord to the cassette

deck connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

*3The KX-W797 and KM-897 are not marketed in other

areas than the USA and Canada.

L

R

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
( 8−16Ω)

+

−

R

L C

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

PGM FILE

( )

ƒ

System connection

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-797)

Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related compo­nents.

3 Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are

completed.

Video deck 1, cassette deck 1

OUT

Audio

IN

or MD recorder

Video deck 2 or DVD/LD player

Malfunction of microcomputer

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

cassette deck
KX-W597/KX-W797*

1

*

System
control cord

1

5

Audio OUT

Graphic
equalizer

OUTIN

KE-597

*2Cassette deck 2

RECINPLAY

OUT

÷ Do not connect up a

power source which is
larger than that indi­cated on the socket at
the rear of the unit.

To wall
AC outlet

*1The system control cord should be connected when a

KENWOOD audio component system is connected.

Turntable

System control cord

Multipul CD player
DP-R797

*2Do not connect system control cord to the cassette

deck connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

*3The KX-W797 and KM-897 are not marketed in other

areas than the USA and Canada.

Caution regarding placement
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

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

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Notes

Notes

( )

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ƒ

Note

Note

Notes

Notes

About the system control connections

6

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 Mode: lets you combine F, f, and ƒ 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 BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]” below.

EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.

Turntable

[SL16] [XS8]

[SL16]

[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]

[SL16] [XS] [XS8]

÷ 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 system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without affecting 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.

Receiver

MD Recorder

LD Player

Cassette Deck

Turntable

Multiple
CD Player

System
control
cord

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.

Turntable

[SL16] [XS8]

[SL16]

[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]

[SL16] [XS] [XS8]

Receiver

MD Recorder

LD Player

Cassette Deck

Turntable

Multiple
CD Player

System
control
cord

ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Remote Control (possible when the system control mode

matches)

Lets you operate source components with the system remote
supplied with this unit.

Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)

When you start playback from a source component, the input
selector on this unit switches to that component automatically.
(Except TAPE 2)

Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)

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

1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.

2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, 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.

3. If the system control cords or audio cords are not connected properly, the remote control or automatic operation between system components
will not work properly.

SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]

The system control mode can be switched over easily with the
following operation.

1 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
2 Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel to the desired

position.

÷ This operation does not affect the items stored in memory.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS (4Ω-8Ω)

CENTER

SPEAKER
(8Ω-16Ω)

LINE IN

(SPEAKERS B)

R

L

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2

MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

CENTER

L

R

SURROUND

50/60Hz

UNSWITCHED

+

–

–

+

CENTER
MAIN IN

SURROUND
MAIN IN

R

L

R

L

R

L

SPEAKERS B (8Ω-16Ω)

+

−

+

–

–

+

R

L

SPEAKERS B (8-16Ω)

FRONT

FRONT

SURROUND
SPEAKERS (4Ω-8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
(8Ω-16Ω)

CENTER
MAIN IN

SURROUND
MAIN IN

LINE IN

(SPEAKERS B)

R

L

R

L

+

−

( )

ƒ

Connection of speakers (KR-897)

Center speaker

(8Ω ~ 16Ω)

Powerd

sub-woofer

Speaker system A

(8Ω ~ 16Ω)

R

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

7

L

* Connect the speakers for use in

surround play to speaker sys­tem A.
Speaker system B does not out­put sound during surround play.

·

ª

·ª ª ·

1 Push lever.

2 Insert cord.

*1Power amplifier

The speakers connected to the KR-897 and

·ªª· ª·ª·

KM-897

*1For the operation of the

power amplifier (KM-897),
refer to the instruction
manual of the power am­plifier (KM-897).

3 Return lever.

KM-897 reproduce sound as described below.

R L

Speaker system B

(8Ω ~ 16Ω)

R L

Surround speakers

(4Ω ~ 8Ω)

When surround play is used: Speakers used for reproduction

KR-897 SPEAKERS key: ON : Speaker system A/Sub-woofer
KM-897 Key: – SURROUND : Center speaker/Surround speakers

Stereo play using the KR-897: Speakers used for reproduction

KR-897 SPEAKERS key: ON : Speaker system A/Sub-woofer
KM-897 POWER key: – OFF :

Stereo play using the KM-897: Speakers used for reproduction

KR-897 SPEAKERS key: OFF :
KM-897 Key: - STEREO : Speaker system B

HEADPHONES play using only: Speakers used for reproduction

KR-897 SPEAKERS key: OFF :
KM-897 POWER key: – OFF :

÷ For the installation and adjustment of speakers for surround play £

÷ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted. •
÷ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes unnatural with

ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.

÷ Connect a sub woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound. The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a built-in amp.

L

R

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1

/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ANTENNA

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
( 8−16Ω)

+

−

R

L C

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

( )

ƒ

Connection of speakers (KR-797)

Shorting pins

L

R

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

8

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Powerd

sub-woofer

Center speaker

(8Ω ~ 16Ω)

ª

·

ª·

Speaker system

(8Ω ~ 16Ω)

R

·ª ª ·

·

ª

L

1 Push lever.

2 Insert cord.

RL

Surround speakers

(4Ω ~ 8Ω)

÷ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted: •
÷ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes unnatural with

ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.

÷ Connect a sub woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound. The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a built-in amp.

3 Return lever.

ADAPTOR jacks (KR-797)

When an adaptor-type component such as a graphic equalizer is
connected, unplug the shorting pins from the ADAPTOR jacks and
connect the component to these jacks.
÷ When the ADAPTOR jacks are not used, be sure to plug the shorting

pins into jacks. Otherwise, the sound will not be produced.

÷ When the ADAPTOR jacks are used, retain the shorting pins and be

careful not to lose them.

÷ Never plug a shorting pin into other jacks than ADAPTOR jacks.

Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

shorting pins

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2

MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM
CONTROL

ANTENNA

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
( 8−16Ω)

+

−

R

L C

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

ƒ

L

R

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

Connection of antenna

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1

/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

PLAY

IN

+

−

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM
CONTROL

ANTENNA

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER
SPEAKER
( 8−16Ω)

+

−

R

L C

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

FM

300Ω

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

R

L

ƒ

L

R

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

SWITCHED

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

ANTENNA

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER

SPEAKER

( 8−16Ω)

+

−

R

L C

ADAPTOR

L

R

OUT IN

FM

75Ω

10mm 10mm

GND

AM

ANTENNA

FM

300Ω

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

R

L

ƒ

L

R

Connection method to each antenna terminal

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

9

1 Push lever.

3 Return lever.2 Insert cord.

AM loop antenna connection

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the
main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a
direction which provides the best reception.

The illustration shows the KR-797.

FM indoor antenna connection

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal
reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor
antenna if you connect one outdoors.

Pull out while rotating.

The illustration shows the KR-797.

FM outdoor antenna connection

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

When using a commercially-available
T-shaped indoor antenna (300 Ω),
connect it to these terminals.
(Remove the provided indoor antenna if you
connect a T-shaped indoor antenna.)

The illustration shows the KR-797.

10

REC OUT

PLAY IN

VIDEO 1
/TAPE 1

PLAY IN

TAPE 2
MONITOR

VIDEO 2

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

PLAY

IN

+

−

FRONT SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

REAR

SPEAKERS

( 4−8Ω)

CENTER

SPEAKERS

( 8−16Ω)

+

−

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SWITCHED

AC 110-120V/AC 220-240V〜



50/60Hz 

FM

75Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

CD

PHONO

L

R

R

L

R

L

R

L

C

AUDIO

FM

300Ω

REC OUT

DE−
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE

50μs

AM 9kHz
FM 50kHz

75μs

AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz

DE−
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE

50μs

AM 9kHz
FM 50kHz

75μs

AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz

ƒ

ADAPTOR

LRL

R

OUT IN

AC 220­240V〜

AC 110­120V〜

FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch

(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel is
set to the correct setting that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting
is not matched to the area where the unit is to be used; for instance,
when you moved from area 1 to area 2 or vice versa, desired reception
of AM / FM broadcasts is not expected. In this case, change the FM DE­EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area
corresponding to the table. The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at
the same time.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

÷ When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL

SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier, then
reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn
the power on.

Area

U.S.A., Canada,

1

Hawaii, South

American countries

Other countries 50 µs

2

CHANNEL

SPACE freq.

FM: 100kHz
AM: 10kHz

FM: 50kHz
AM: 9kHz

FM DE-

EMPHASIS

75 µs

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

UP

DOWN

STANDBY

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+10

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

S.DIRECT

3 STEREO

AUTO

TUNEDAM FM

M

kHz

MHz

****** **

;

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!#

43

( ™^&* ) ¡ £

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

BAND DISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR

6

TAPE 2
N.B. ST.

7

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SRS
3D

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

SPEAKERS

Controls and indicators

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

11

TAPE 2 indicator

N.B. circuit
indicator

Broadcast band
indicators

STEREO
indicator

Display

SURROUND
indicator

Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display

3 STEREO
indicator

MEMORY indicator

TUNED indicator

Source Direct
indicator

AUTO tuning/AUTO
stereo reception indicator

*DISPLAY key

(TUNING keys ( , ) (

)TAPE 2 MONITOR key *

¡N.B. key ^

™P.CALL keys ( , ) ¡

£SOURCE DIRECT key ^

Press to switch the displayed information
between the surround mode display and
input selector display.
Press and hold the DISPLAY key for more
than 2 seconds to switch the display bright­ness.

Press to select a radio station.

Press to monitor the sound being re­corded, etc.

Press to compensate for the insuffi­ciency in the base sound.

Press to select one of the preset sta­tions.

Press to listen to the source sound with
a higher sound quality.

1POWER key

Press to switch the power ON and OFF.

2STANDBY indicator
3SRS 3D indicator

@AUTO key

Lights when the SRS 3D system is ON.

4SPEAKERS indicator

Lights when the speakers are ON.

#SPEAKERS key

5STEREO key §

Press to turn the surround mode OFF.

$DIRECT key )

6DOLBY PRO LOGIC key ¢
7DOLBY 3 STEREO key §
8SRS 3D key ¶

%MEMORY key ¡

9INPUT SELECTOR knob

Rotate to select the input source.

0VOLUME CONTROL knob
!PHONES jack

Plug headphones into this jack.

About the STANDBY indicator

This unit has a STANDBY indicator, the lighting of which indicates that a small amount of current is supplied to back up the internal memory of the unit.

^Numeric keys (1 to 0, +10)
&BAND key (

Press to select the tuning mode from the
auto tuning and manual tuning modes.(
Press and hold the AUTO key for more than
2 seconds to switch the TAPE1 display to
another input display. $

Press to turn the speakers ON and OFF.

Press when tuning a broadcast station by
entering the digits of its frequencies.

Press when registering a broadcast sta­tion in the preset memory.

Press to switch the broadcasting band.

This status is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. In this mode, the power of the unit can be switched ON from the remote control unit.
When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Operation of remote control unit

2

1

2

1

Note

Note

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER

MODE

A/B +100

VIDEO1
TAPE1

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2 MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

SETUP

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

MONITOR

TAPE2

VOLUME

CONTROL

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN

MODE

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Names of keys and their functions

12

The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD
recorder connected to the recieiver through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the
instruction manuals of these components.

Model: RC-R0505

Numeric keys

Used as the numeric keys of the input source
component being selected.

Infrared ray system

POWER key

Press to switch ON/OFF the power of this
unit as well as the KENWOOD components
connected to it through system control cords.

INPUT keys

Press to select the input.

The AV AUX key cannot be used
with the KR-897 and KR-797.

CENTER MODE key ¢

Press to select the center mode in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode.

SETUP key %¢

Press to set up the balance or surround play.

LEVEL CONTROL keys %¢

Press to adjust the tone or during setup of
the surround mode.

Refer to the remote control key corre­spondence table on the next page.

MUTE key

Press to mute sound temporarily.

VOLUME CONTROL keys

Press to adjust the volume.

LISTEN MODE key §

Press to select the type of the surround
mode.

SOUND key %¶

Press to adjust the tone.

Loading batteries

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

÷ Insert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batteries

as indicated by the polarity marking.

Operation procedure

Notes

Notes

6

BAND

1

¡

2

TUNER

CD

7

AUTO

DISK SKIP

A/B +100

4 ¢

P.CALL

TAPE1

TAPE1

SRS
3D

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

UP

DOWN

STANDBY

1234567890

+10

SPEAKERS

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V797

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

BANDDISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR



SPEAKER

30°6m30°

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

VIDEO1
TAPE1

TUNER

CD PHONO

IDEO2 MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

SETUP

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

MONITOR

TAPE2

VOLUME
CONTROL

LEVEL
CONTROL

LISTENI
MODE

Switch ON the power of the main unit.

1

Select the component to be remote controlled

2

with one of the controlled component selection
keys.

Refer to the remote control key correspondence

3

table below and press the key for the desired
operation.

Remote control key correspondence table (For KENWOOD component control mode)

÷ Pressing the POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY

indicator is lit turns the power ON. Press the desired key after the
power has been turned ON.

÷ When two operation keys of the remote control unit are pressed

successively, press each key securely reserving an interval of more
than 1 second for each press.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

13

2 Controlled component

selection key

3 Operation key

P.CALL keys

Recalls preset stations.

AUTO key

Press to select the auto
tuning mode.

BAND key

Press to switch the broad­cast band.

1 , ¡

(Tuning keys)

Press to tune broadcast
stations.

4 , ¢

(Skip key)

7

(Stop key)

DISC SKIP key

Press to select the disc to
be played.

6

(Play/pause key)

1 , ¡

(Search key)

7

(Stop key)

A/B key

Press TAPE A or B

6

(Forward play key)

1 , ¡

(Search key)

1

*

(When used with a MD)

4 , ¢

(Skip key)

7

(Stop key)

+100

6

(Play key)

1 , ¡

(Search key)

Approximate operating range

1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks. Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries.

2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones.

3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light
sensor. In such a case, change the system installation position to prevent the malfunction.

Model: RC-R0505
Infrared ray system

Remote
sensor

™

(Reverse play key)

÷ *1: No remote control key is marked MD, but the

TAPE1 key can be used to control a MD player by
switching the display of the main unit from TAPE1
to MD. $

Playing music

POWER

ON/STANDBY

SPEAKERS

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN

UP

INPUT SELECTOR

CD

Note

Note

VOL-68 dB

STANDBY

SRS

3D

SPEAKERS

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

UP

DOWN

1234567890

+10

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

BAND DIMMER

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2 MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

14

Turn the power ON.

1

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Select the SPEAKERS key setting.

2

The SPEAKERS indicator should light up.

Select the input source.

3

When the SPEAKERS indicator is ON:

The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear
panel output sound.

When the SPEAKERS indicator is OFF:

The speakers do not output sound. Use this setting when listening
through headphones.

÷ For the operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is connected to

the KR-897, see 7 and refer to the instruction manual of the
KM-897.

The input sources are switched in the following order:

1 TUNER (frequency display)
2 PHONO
3 TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1)*

1

The selected source is
displayed.

4 CD
5 VIDEO2

*1: Switching the TAPE1 display to MD or VIDEO1 display

When a KENWOOD MD recorder is connected in the [SL 16] system
control mode, the TAPE 1 input should be switched to the MD input
using the following procedure.

1Select TAPE1 with the INPUT SELECTOR.
2Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2

seconds to select MD.

4
5

Play the selected source.

Adjust the volume.

To decrease
volume

3 VIDEO12 MD1 TAPE1

Volume level is displayed.

To increase
volume

÷ The time taken till the volume level is displayed is variable depending

on the current operating condition.

÷ Rotating the VOLUME CONTROL at a higher speed increases the

amount of volume change (AI VOLUME function).

÷ The sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2

MONITOR is ON.

Sound adjustment functions

SOUND

LEVEL

CONTROL

LEVEL

CONTROL

SETUP

POWER

PHONES

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS

3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

BASS + 2

BASS -2

SURROUND

3 STEREO

S.DIRECT

S.DIRECT

SRS

3D

---yt- -

 

Adjusting the tone

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

15

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

1 Ensure that the SRS 3D and S.DIRECT

indicators are not lit.

2 Select the tone mode to be adjusted (from

BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE).

3 Adjust the tone

To increase
level

To decrease
level

The level can be adjusted between -8 and
+8 with an increment or decrement of 2
per press.

Adjusting the left/right sound balance

Make sure that the
light is out.

÷ If the S.DIRECT indicator is lit, press the S.DIRECT key to turn it off.

If the SRS 3D indicator is lit, press the SRS 3D key to turn it off.

Each press of the key switches the modes as follows:
(When the SRS 3D Stereo is OFF)

1 BASS : Mode for adjusting the low frequencies.
2 MIDDLE : Mode for adjusting the middle frequencies.
3 TREBLE : Mode for adjusting the high frequencies.
4 End of setting

÷ Adjustment of SRS (Sound Retrieval System) 3D Stereo. ¶

The displayed value changes.Display when “BASS” is selected.

1 Ensure that the SURROUND, 3 STEREO

and S.DIRECT indicators are off.

2 Press the SETUP key.

3 Adjust the balance.

To decrease
the left
channel sound

To decrease
the right
channel sound

4 Press the SETUP key to return to the

previous input selector display.

Make sure that the light is out.

÷ If the SURROUND, 3STEREO or S.DIRECT indicators are lit, press the

STEREO key to turn them OFF.

Indicates the centerPosition of the left speaker

Indicates the balance setting

Position of the right speaker

16

INPUT SELECTOR

SOURCE

DIRECT

N.B.

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

S.DIRECT

CD

S.DIRECT

CD

CD

N.B.

CD

N.B.

Source Direct playback

This feature allows you to play the source signal with a high quality by
passing it only through the minimum required circuitry.

1 Choose the playback source.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Lights

÷ During Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS,MIDDLE and

TREBLE), balance control and N.B. are defeated.

÷ The Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with

the surround play is pressed.

2 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key.

To cancel

Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again.

3 Playback the source.

Compensating for low frequencies (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)

N.B. circuit is used to compensate for the low frequencies which are less
audible during low-volume listening.

Lights

÷ When the S.DIRECT is selected, the N.B. control keys are not effective.

Goes off

To cancel

Press the N.B. key again.

Goes off

MUTE

SPEAKERS

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN

UP

PHONES

To listen through headphones

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

STANDBY

SRS

3D

SPEAKERS



MUTE ON

1 Press the SPEAKERS key to OFF.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

17

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Make sure the light is out.

2 Plug headphones.

3 Adjust the volume.

To decrease
volume

To mute sound temporarily

Remote control unit only

To increase
volume

÷ For the operation when the power amplifier (KM-897) is connected

to the KR-897, see 7 and refer to the instruction manual of the
KM-897.

Blinks

To cancel

Press the MUTE key again.

Recording

INPUT SELECTOR

TUNING

BAND

DISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR

INPUT SELECTOR

CD

TAPE 2

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the INPUT SELECTOR
to select TAPE1 or MD according to the connected component.

18

Preparation

÷ Switch the TAPE1 display to MD or VIDEO1 with the following

operation.

1 Select TAPE1 with the INPUT SELECTOR.
2 Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.

To record a music source

1 Select the source to be recorded.

Select an input
source other than
TAPE 1.

2 Put the cassette deck in record-pause

mode.

3 Play the source and start recording.

Each press switches the display.

3 VIDEO12 MD1 TAPE1

The input sources are switched in the following order:

1 TUNER (frequency display)
2 PHONO
3 TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1)
4 CD
5 VIDEO2

÷ The VIDEO1 display can be switched to the display of other input by

using the procedure described in “Preparation” above.

÷ For the synchro recording with a cassette deck and/or MD recorder,

refer to the respective instruction manuals..

÷ It is not possible the VIDEO1 or MD input to TAPE1 because all of these

components should use the same INPUT SELECTOR position.

Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2 = TAPE 1)

1 Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR key.

2 Select a source other than TAPE 1.

3 Play cassette deck 2 and start recording

on cassette deck 1.

Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 1 = TAPE 2)

1 Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR control of the

main unit.

2 Play the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks and

start recording of the cassette deck connected to the
TAPE 2 jacks.

Lights

÷ For copying a tape using a double cassette deck, read the instruction

manual of the double cassette deck.

Regarding TAPE 2 MONITOR

A cassette deck or graphic equalizer can be connected to this unit’s TAPE 2 MONITOR terminals. If you connect a graphic equalizer, turn the
TAPE 2 MONITOR key ON. If you connect a 3-head cassette deck, you can monitor the source sound, or the sound being recorded, while

recording. Pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound. Refer to the operating manual for
the component you connected for further details.

Broadcast reception

INPUT SELECTOR

TUNING

BAND

DISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR

AUTO

DIRECT

MEMORY

TUNING

BAND

DISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1
TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

AUTO

FM

MHz

-- 89 00

.

AUTO

MHz

89 00

.

MHz

89 00

.

AUTO

TUNEDFM

MHz

--

89 00

.

Receiving broadcast stations

Select the TUNER input.

1

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

The input sources are switched in the following order:

1TUNER (frequency display)
2PHONO
3TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1)*

1

Frequency display

4CD
5VIDEO2

19

Select the broadcast band.

2

Select the tuning method.

3

÷ The last frequency tuned before is displayed.
÷ *1: How to switch the display *$

Each press switches the band as follows:

1 FM
2 AM

“AM” or “FM” indicator

Each press switches the turning method as follows:

1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning)

÷ Usually, set the switch to AUTO (auto tuning).
Select manual tuning when noise interferes due to weak radio wave.

(The stereo broadcasting is received in monaural during manual tuning.)

Lights

Select a station.

4

To decrease
frequency

To increase frequency

Frequency display

“TUNED” lights up when a
station is tuned.

Auto tuning : The next station found is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning : Press repeatedly or hold until a station is tuned.

÷ The same operation is also available with the 1 and ¡ keys of the

remote control unit.

20

INPUT SELECTOR

TUNING

BAND

DISPLAY

TAPE2

MONITOR

1234 567 8

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1
TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

AUTO

FM

MHz

-- 89 00

.

AUTO

FM

MHz

FM

FM

.

_

AUTO

FM

MHz

-- 89 00

.

AUTO

TUNEDFM

MHz

-- 89 00

.

AUTO

DIRECT

MEMORY

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Select the TUNER input.

1

Select the broadcast band.

2

Specify the frequency.

3

1 Press the DIRECT key.

The input sources are switched in the following order:

1TUNER (frequency display)
2PHONO
3TAPE1 (MD or VIDEO1)
4CD
5VIDEO2

Each press switches the band as follows:

Frequency display

1 FM
2 AM

“AM” or “FM” indicator

Blinks

2 Enter the frequency of the desired

station.

Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as
shown below.

*AM10kHz/FM100kHz territories (U.S.A., Canada, etc.)

AM 810 kHz ............ 8, 1 ( 10 kHz space)

AM 1260 kHz ............1, 2, 6 ( 10 kHz space)

FM 89 MHz ............8, 9, ) (100 kHz space)

FM 92.5 MHz ............9, 2, 5 (100 kHz space)

*AM9kHz/FM50kHz territories (other countries)

AM 810 kHz ............ 8, 1, ) ( 9 kHz space)

AM 1260 kHz ............1, 2, 6, ) ( 9 kHz space)

FM 89 MHz ............8, 9, ), ) ( 50 kHz space)

FM 92.5 MHz ............9, 2, 5, ) ( 50 kHz space)

*FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch 0

Frequency indicator

÷ If you make a mistake, the frequency display blinks for a few seconds.

In this case, repeat step 3 from the beginning.

“TUNED” lights up when a station is tuned.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

AUTO

DIRECT

MEMORY

¢

P.CALL

4

P.CALL

P.CALL

1234 567 8

1234 567 8

4 ¢

P.CALL

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

1234567890

AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1
TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

AUTO

FM

M

MHz

0- 89 00

.

AUTO

FM

15 89 00

.

2 1 3293028

2 1 3293028

Preparation

÷ Select the TUNER input.

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset)

1 Select the receiving band.

2 Select a station or frequency.

3 Press the MEMORY key during receiving

a station.

Proceed to step 4 within 5 sec.

(If more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the
MEMORY key again.)

4 Select one of the preset numbers from 1

to 30.

Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To store in “15” ... 0, 5
To store in “20” ... 0, 0, )

21

Lights up (for 5 sec.)Lights up (for 5 sec.)

÷ Repeat steps 1 ~ 4 for each of the stations to be stored in memory.
÷ If a station is stored in a preset number which has already stored a

station memory under it, the previous memory is replaced by the new
memory content.

Receiving a preset station

Press the preset number of the desired
station.

Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To recall “15” ... 0, 5
To recall “20” ... 0, 0, )

÷ If you make a mistake in entering the figure of 10, press the 0 key

repeatedly until the original display is shown, then enter the correct
number.

Preset number stored in memory

Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL)

÷ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the preset

number is received.

The preset number
increases.

When you press

key,

The preset number
decreases.

When you press

key,

If the key is held pressed ............... Preset stations will be received suc-

÷ The same operation is also available with the

main unit.

cessively for about half a second each.

keys of the

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Presence play

TV

TV

TV

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

The surround modes allow you to enjoy the feeling of presence in music. Select the mode according to the source or components
played. For the connections of the surround and/or center speakers, refer to “Connection of speakers”. 78

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode

Video, DVD and LD software programs car­rying the
cording of the same Dolby Surround data as
those used in movie theaters.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode uses
the Dolby Surround data and brings into
home a similar sound field with full of pres­ence to movie theatres.
To use this mode, connect the surround
(and center) speakers.

mark contain re-

Surround speaker Surround speaker

DOLBY 3 STEREO mode

If the left and right speakers are installed apart from each other,
the center acoustic image (words, etc.) may vary depending on
the listener’s position. The DOLBY 3 STEREO mode provides an
improved positioning of the center acoustic image regardless of
the listening position.
Use this mode when playing videotape, DVD or LD software
carrying the mark.
To use this mode, connect the center speaker.

Center speaker

Front speaker

In case center speaker is not used

Front speaker

Center speaker

Front speaker

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.

To improve the feeling of presence in the surround modes,

PRO LOGIC

CENTER

MODE

SETUP

LEVEL

CONTROL

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

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AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

SURROUND

PROLOG IC

SURROUND

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t

various parameters of each surround mode can be set up
according to the speaker system used as well as to the

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environmental of the listening room. The following proce­dure let you set the parameters of the surround mode (DOLBY
PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO).
Once the settings have been done, it is held in memory so re­adjustment is not necessary even after the mode has been
changed to other modes.

Adjustments for surround play

Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode.

1

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: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

÷ Select a surround mode according to the played source and your

system components.

Lights

Select the CENTER MODE.

2

Adjust the front speaker balance.

3

1 Press the SETUP key (on the remote con-

trol unit).

2 Adjust the front speaker (left & right)

levels so that the left and right levels are
identical.

To decrease the
left channel sound

Each press of CENTER MODE key switches the modes as follows:

1 NORMAL :When the center speaker is a compact

speaker.

2 WIDEBAND : When the center speaker is a large speaker.
3 PHANTOM : When no center speaker is used.

Adjustment procedure: Each press of the SETUP key switches the
adjusted items as shown below.

3 Adjusting the front speaker balance
4 Adjusting the volume level of each speaker
5 Adjusting the delay time

End of setup

To cancel setup in the middle, press the SETUP key repeatedly until the
setup mode is cancelled.

Left speaker
position

Center position
indication

Right speaker
position

To decrease the
right channel sound

3 Press the SETUP key again to establish

the setup.
After this, the unit enters the condition
for “4 Adjust the volume level of each
speaker”.

Balance setup





How to calculate the

SETUP

LEVEL

CONTROL

SETUP

LEVEL

CONTROL

SURROUND

TEST 5 

SURROUND

-X-- 20

1

1

16
16
16
16
16
16

20
20
20
20
20

20

20
20

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26
26
26

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26

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23
23
23

23

23

23

29
29
29

29

29

17
17
17
17

17

17

17

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

A(m) B(m)

proper delay time

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

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 indirect sounds.

Adjust the volume level of each speaker.

4

Front

speakers

Surround
speakers

1 Use the delay time calculation

chart on the right.

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

2 Use the following

formula for calculation.

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

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1 Ensure that “TEST L” is displayed. Test

tone will be output from each speaker.

2 Adjust the volume levels of the center

speaker and surround speakers with ref­erence to the front speaker (left & right)
levels.

(1) While test tone is output from the

speaker(s) to be adjusted,

(2) Adjust the speaker level.

To increase

To decrease

3 After having adjusted all of the speaker

levels, establish the setup.

After this, the unit enters the condition
for “5 Adjust the delay time”.

÷Noise-like test tone moves across speakers at intervals of 1.5 seconds.

TEST L (Front speaker, left)
TEST C (Center speaker)

(Only when NORMAL or WIDE BAND is selected in step 2)

TEST R (Front speaker, right)
TEST S (Surround speakers)

(Only when PRO LOGIC is selected in step 1)

Display when test tone is output from surround speakers

÷ Be sure to adjust from the listening position.
÷ Each press of a LEVEL CONTROL key varies the level by 1 dB.
÷ The volume level can be adjusted in the range from -10 to +10 dB.
÷ The front speaker (left & right) levels cannot be varied with the LEVEL

CONTROL keys.

÷ Adjust the volume level from each of the center speaker and surround

speakers while test tone it output from the corresponding speaker.

Adjust the delay time.

5

1 Ensure that the delay time adjustment

2 Adjust the delay time.

3 Establish the setup.

display is displayed.

To increase

To decrease

This is the end of setup (the unit returns
to the condition before starting the setup
operations).

÷ Check the proper delay time for your listening room by referring to

“How to calculate the proper delay time”.

÷ Select an integer value which is closest to the value obtained with

“How to calculate the proper delay time”.

÷ The delay time can be adjusted to 15, 20, 25 or 30 ms.

Adjustment
position

Front speaker
side

Surround speaker
side

Delay time

LISTEN

MODE

STEREO

LISTEN

MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

STANDBY

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AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

SRS
3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1
TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

When playing videotape (DVD or LD) software carrying the

SURROUND

PROLOG IC

mark, a sound field with enhanced surround

effects can be enjoyed by using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or

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DOLBY 3 STEREO mode.
Be sure to complete “Adjustments for surround play” prior
to starting playback in one of these surround modes.

Surround play

Select one of the surround modes.

1

1 Select the desired surround mode.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

¢

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

Each press of LISTEN MODE key switches the modes as
follows:

1 STEREO
2 PRO LOGIC
3 3 STEREO

÷ The surround modes can also be selected directly using the

corresponding keys on the main unit.

Lights

Play a video software program.

2

Adjust the volume.

3

To cancel the SURROUND play

Example when DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected

On the remote control unit, the following modes are switched every time
the LISTEN MODE key is pressed.

1 STEREO
2 PRO LOGIC
3 3 STEREO

Goes off

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Main unit

Remote control unit

The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system which

SRS 3D

SOUND

POWER

PHONES

ON/STANDBY

UP

DOWN

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AUTO DIRECT

MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

STEREO SRS 3D

N.B.

SOURCE
DIRECT

P.CALL

3 STEREO

TUNING

TAPE2
MONITOR

POWER

12

3

45

6

78

9

DISK SKIP

0

+10

SOUND

CENTER
MODE

A/B +100

TUNER

CD PHONO

VIDEO2

MUTE

1

¡

7

6

AV AUX

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-R0505

4 ¢

2

AUTO

BAND

P.CALL

VOLUME

CONTROL

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

SRS

3D

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

+10

AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-897

BAND DIMMER

VIDEO1

TAPE1

SETUP

TAPE2

MONITOR

LEVEL

CONTROL

LISTEN
MODE

STANDBY

SRS

3D

SPEAKERS

S.DIRECT

CD

CENTER  3

CENTER  5

LEVEL

CONTROL

produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the
most suitable processing to the sound signal on the basis of
the human listening mechanism. This permits real depth
and sound location, considered as difficult to realize with
conventional 2-channel stereo (general stereo). A sufficient
effect can be obtained for any source (CD, tape, broadcasts,
etc.).

: Keys or controls to be used in this operation

SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System)

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Adjusting the tone.

1 Ensure that the S.DIRECT indicator is not

lit.

2 Turn the SRS 3D stereo ON.

3 Abjust the effect strength (level).

(1) “CENTER” or “SPACE” should be dis-

played.

Increasing the “CENTER” level en­hances the feeling of depth around
the center.

Increasing the “SPACE” level makes
the sound expansion wider.

Goes off

Each press of the key switches the modes as follows:

1 SRS 3D is lit

................. SRS 3D STEREO ON

2 SRS 3D is not lit

............... SRS 3D STEREO OFF

Lights

Each press of the key switches the modes as follows:

1 CENTER : Mode for adjusting the depth of SRS 3D.
2 SPACE : Mode for adjusting the expansion of SRS 3D.
3 End of setting

÷ The BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE adjustments are not available while

the SRS 3D Stereo is ON. For the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE
adjustment procedures: %

(2) Adjust the level.

To increase
the level

To decrease
the level

Even if the sound is recorded while the SRS 3D stereo
effect is applied, the effect is not recorded together with
the source sound.

Display when CENTER is selected Level display

The level value varies

÷ Adjustment is possible in the range from 1~7.
÷ Please set as desired according to the titles being played back etc.

In case of difficulty

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

What appears to be a mulfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table
below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative.

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Operation to reset

The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to
operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged
while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute
the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to
normal condition.

Amplifier

Symptom

Cause

1 Unplug the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
2 While holding the POWER switch depressed, plug the AC

plug into the power outlet.

÷ Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents

stored in and returns to the condition when it left the factory.

Remedy

Sound is not output or the volume level is
low.

The STANDBY indicator blinks and sound is
not output.

Sound is not output from one of the speak­ers.

Sound is not output from the surround
speaker and/or center speaker, or their sound
is very small.

A hum noise is generated when the PHONO
input is selected.

System control is not available when TAPE1
or MD is selected.

System control is not available.

Display is dimly lit.

÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.

÷ MUTE is ON.

(The MUTE ON indicator is blinking)

÷ The SPEAKERS keys are set to OFF.
÷ The TAPE 2 MONITOR key is set to ON.

÷ Speaker cords are short-circuited.

÷ The speaker cord is disconnected.

÷ The BALANCE control is set to an extreme

position.

÷ The surround speaker cords and/or center speaker

cord are disconnected.

÷ The Surround play mode has not been engaged.
÷ The surround and center speaker levels are set to

the minimum positions.

÷ The audio cord from the turntable is not inserted

securely into the PHONO jacks.

÷ The turntable is not grounded.

÷ “TAPE1” or “MD” is not displayed.

÷ The XS8 and SL16 modes were switched while

the AC plug is left plugged into the wall power
outlet.

÷ The setting is not correct.

÷ Connect them properly referring to “Connec-

tion of speakers”. 78

÷ Press the MUTE key to OFF. &

÷ Set the SPEAKERS key to ON. $
÷ Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR key to OFF.

Set the input selector to the position other than
tuner.

÷ Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuit-

ing, then turn on the power again.

78

÷ Connect it properly referring to “Connection of

speakers”. 78

÷ Adjust the Left/Right balance. %

÷ Connect them properly referring to “Connec-

tion of speakers”. 78

÷ Set the presence mode. ¢
÷ Adjust the surround and center speaker levels.

÷ Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the

PHONO jacks. 45

÷ Connect the grounding wire to the GND termi-

nal on the rear panel.

÷ Switch the display to TAPE 1 or MD.

$*

÷ Unplug the AC plug from the wall outlet and

switch the XS8 or SL16 mode as required.

6

÷ Adjust the brightness with the DISPLAY key.

!

Tuner

Symptom

Radio stations cannot be received.

Interference.

A station which was preset cannot be re­ceived by pressing the corresponding nu­meric key.

Cause

÷ No antenna is connected.
÷ The broadcast band is not set properly.
÷ The frequency of the desired station is not tuned.

÷ Noise due to ignition noise of an automobile.

÷ Noise due to an influence from an electric appli-

ance.

÷ Noise due to a nearby TV set.

÷ The preset station belongs to a frequency that

cannot be received.

÷ The preset memory was cleared because the

power cord had been unplugged for a long period
of time.

÷ The TUNER input is not selected.

Remedy

÷ Connect an antenna. 9
÷ Set the broadcast band properly. (
÷ Tune the frequency of the desired station.

(

÷ Install the outdoor antenna away from the

road.

÷ Turn off the power to the appliance.

÷ Install the system farther away from the TV

set.

÷ Preset a station with a receivable frequency.

¡

÷ Preset the station again. ¡

÷ Select the TUNER input.

Remote control unit

Note

Note

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

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Symptom

Remote control operation is not possible.

÷ Batteries are exhausted.
÷ The remote control unit is too far away from the

main system, controlling angle is too large, or
there is an obstacle in between.

÷ The audio cords and system control cords are not

connected properly.

÷ The source component to be operated does not

contain the tape(s) or CD.

÷ An attempt is made to play a tape which is being

recorded in the cassette deck.

Memory backup function

Please note that the following items will be deleted from
this unit’s memory if the power cord is disconnected
from the AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off
for approximately three days.

÷ The power setting is cleared and the power is set to OFF.
÷ The input selection is cleared and the TUNER input is selected.
÷ The volume setting is cleared and the volume is set to -80 dB.
÷ The receiving band setting is cleared and the FM band is selected.
÷ The frequency setting is cleared and 87.5 MHz is selected.
÷ The preset station memory is cleared.

Cause

Remedy

÷ Replace with new batteries. @
÷ Operate the remote control unit within the

controllable range. #

÷ Connect properly referring to “System con-

nection”. 45

÷ Place the tape(s) or CD in the source compo-

nent to be played.

÷ Wait until the recording is completed.

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for
they may deform the plastic components.

For the U.S.A.

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if
an unauthorized change or modification is made.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:
–– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

For the U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer‘s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.

Specifications of KR-797 (for U.S.A. and Canada)

Notes

Notes

3Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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Audio section

FM Tuner section

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Rated power output at the STEREO operation

110 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven at 8 Ω, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than

0.8 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)

Power output at the SURROUND operation
Front

110 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven, at 8 Ω, 1 kHz with no more than 0.8 % total
harmonic distortion.

Center

110 watts minimum RMS at 8 Ω, 1 kHz with no more than

0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

Surround

110 watts per channel minimum RMS, at 8 Ω, 1 kHz with
no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

Total harmonic distortion .............. 0.3 % (1 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)

Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)

PHONO (MM) ............................................................... 75 dB

LINE (CD) ...................................................................... 93 dB

Input sensitivity / impedance

PHONO (MM) ............................................... 3.0 mV / 47 kΩ

CD ................................................................ 220 mV / 47 kΩ

Tone controls

BASS ....................................................... ± 8 dB (at 100 Hz)

MIDDLE ................................................... ± 8 dB (at 900 Hz)

TREBLE .................................................... ± 8 dB (at 10 kHz)

N.B. circuit ..................................................... + 5 dB (80 Hz)

Output level / impedance

Sub woofer preout ......................................... 2.0 V / 600 Ω

Tuning frequency range ...................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz

Usable sensitivity

MONO ....................................... 1.3 µV (at 75 Ω) / 13.2 dBf

(75 kHz dev., SINAD 30 dB)

50 dB quieting sensitivity

STEREO ..................................... 31.6 µV (at 75 Ω) / 41.2dBf

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)

MONO .................................................. 0.5 % (65 dBf input)

STEREO ................................................ 0.6 % (65 dBf input)

Signal to noise ratio (1 kHz 75 kHz dev.)

MONO ................................................. 75 dB (65 dBf input)

STEREO ............................................... 68 dB (65 dBf input)

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ............................................. 40 dB

Selectivity (IHF ±400 kHz) ............................................. 66 dB

Frequency response ........ 30 Hz ~15 kHz, + 0.5 dB, – 3.0 dB

AM Tuner section

Tuning frequency range ....................... 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (30 % mod., S/N 20 dB)

............................................................. 15 µV / (500 µV / m)

Signal to noise ratio (30 % mod., 1 mV input) ........... 48 dB

General

Power consumption ....................................................... 2.8 A

3

AC outlet

SWITCHED ....................................... 1: (300 W, 2.5 A max.)

Dimensions .......................................... W:440 mm (17-5/16”)

H:127 mm (5”)
D:389 mm (15-5/16”)

Weight (net) ................................................... 9.0 kg (19.9 lb)

1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.

2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C).

Specifications of KR-797 (for ohter countries)

Notes

Notes

3Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Audio section

Rated power output at the STEREO operation

100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven at 8 Ω, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than

0.7 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)

1 kHz, 10 % THD at 8 Ω .................................. 120 W + 120 W

(DIN/IEC) from 63 Hz to 12,500 Hz,

0.7 % T.H.D., at 8 Ω ...................................... 100 W + 100 W

Power output at the Surround operation

Front (1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ....... 100 W + 100 W

Center (1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ...................... 100 W

Surround (1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ...................... 100 W

Front (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ........ 120 W + 120 W

Center (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ....................... 120 W

Surround (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω) ....................... 120 W

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 8 Ω) .......... 0.3 % at 50 W

Signal to noise ratio (IHF'66)

PHONO (MM) ................................................................ 75 dB

CD .................................................................................. 93 dB

Input sensitivity / impedance

PHONO (MM) ................................................ 3.0 mV / 47 kΩ

CD ................................................................. 220 mV / 47 kΩ

Output level / impedance

Sub woofer preout ......................................... 2.0 V / 600 Ω

Tone controls

BASS ........................................................ ± 8 dB (at 100 Hz)

MIDDLE .................................................... ± 8 dB (at 900 Hz)

TREBLE ..................................................... ± 8 dB (at 10 kHz)

N.B. circuit ...................................................... + 5 dB (80 Hz)

FM Tuner section

Tuning frequency range ......................... 87.5 MHz~108 MHz

Usable sensitivity

MONO .......................................... 2.0 µV (at 75 Ω) / 17.2 dBf

(75 kHz dev., S/N 30 dB)

50 dB quieting sensitivity

STEREO ....................................... 35 µV (at 75 Ω) / 42.2 dBf

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)

MONO ................................................... 0.7 % (65 dBf input)

STEREO .................................................0.8 % (65 dBf input)

Signal to noise ratio (1 kHz 75 kHz dev.)

MONO .................................................. 73 dB (65 dBf input)

STEREO ................................................ 66 dB (65 dBf input)

Selectivity (IHF ± 400 kHz) ............................................. 50 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz) .............................................. 40 dB

Frequency response ........ 30 Hz ~ 15 kHz, + 0.5 dB, – 3.0 dB

AM Tuner section

Tuning frequency range

9 kHz ..................................................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz

10 kHz ................................................... 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz

Usable sensitivity (30 % mod., S/N 20 dB)

.............................................................. 13 µV / (500 µV / m)

Signal to noise ratio (30 % mod., 1 mV input) ........... 50 dB

General

Power consumption ...................................................... 250 W

3

AC outlet

SWITCHED ................................. Australia1 : (300 W max.)

Dimensions ............................................................ W: 440 mm

H: 127 mm
D: 389 mm

Weight (net) ................................................................... 9.0 kg

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1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.

2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C).

Specifications of KR-897 (for U.S.A. and Canada)

Notes

Notes

3Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

32

Audio section

FM Tuner section

KR-897/KR-797 (En)

Rated power output at the STEREO operation

120 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven at 8 Ω, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than

0.8 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)

Power output at the SURROUND operation
Front

120 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven, at 8 Ω, 1 kHz with no more than 0.8 % total
harmonic distortion.

Total harmonic distortion

........................................................0.3 % (1 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)

Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)

PHONO (MM) ............................................................... 75 dB

LINE (CD) ...................................................................... 93 dB

Input sensitivity / impedance

PHONO (MM) ............................................... 3.0 mV / 47 kΩ

CD ................................................................ 220 mV / 47 kΩ

Tone controls

BASS ....................................................... ± 8 dB (at 100 Hz)

MIDDLE ................................................... ± 8 dB (at 900 Hz)

TREBLE .................................................... ± 8 dB (at 10 kHz)

N.B. circuit ..................................................... + 5 dB (80 Hz)

Output level / impedance

Sub woofer preout ......................................... 2.0 V / 600 Ω

Tuning frequency range ...................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz

Usable sensitivity

MONO ....................................... 1.3 µV (at 75 Ω) / 13.2 dBf

(75 kHz dev., SINAD 30 dB)

50 dB quieting sensitivity

STEREO ..................................... 31.6 µV (at 75 Ω) / 41.2dBf

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)

MONO .................................................. 0.5 % (65 dBf input)

STEREO ................................................ 0.6 % (65 dBf input)

Signal to noise ratio (1 kHz 75 kHz dev.)

MONO ................................................. 75 dB (65 dBf input)

STEREO ............................................... 68 dB (65 dBf input)

Stereo separation (1 kHz) ............................................. 40 dB

Selectivity (IHF ±400 kHz) ............................................. 66 dB

Frequency response ........ 30 Hz ~15 kHz, + 0.5 dB, – 3.0 dB

AM Tuner section

Tuning frequency range ....................... 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz

Usable sensitivity (30 % mod., S/N 20 dB)

............................................................. 15 µV / (500 µV / m)

Signal to noise ratio (30 % mod., 1 mV input) ........... 48 dB

General

Power consumption ..................................................... 160 W

3

AC outlet

SWITCHED ....................................... 1: (300 W, 2.5 A max.)

Dimensions .......................................... W:440 mm (17-5/16”)

H:127 mm (5”)
D:389 mm (15-5/16”)

Weight (net) ................................................... 9.0 kg (19.9 lb)

1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.

2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C).

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