Kenwood KR-897 User Manual

KENWOOD

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

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.

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Units are designed for operation as foHows.

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

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

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Europe and U.K. China and Russia

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AC 110-120/220-240 Vswitehable

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AC 230 V only AC 220 V only

*AC voltage selection

The AC voltage selector switch oo the rear pane! is set to the voltage that prevails In the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connectirtg 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

Caution: Read this section carefuliy to ensure safe operation.

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

AC voltage selector switch

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 BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALI

FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN TENDED 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.

Unpackim

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. II 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

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DOLBY PRO LOGICA DOLBY 3 STEREO

The suirouad system reproduces video soffware programs carrying tiie |XI[§ theaters. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode controls the audio signals of the Front leff/ftigkt. Center and Rear surround channels using the built-in directivity enhancer circuit to reproduce the feeling of sound motions very realistically.

TheDOLBY3STEREOmodecanreproducethemotionsofsoundevenwbenonlytbefrontandcenterspeakersareused.byprovidingpraper 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 vvell as a widened listening area.

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Contente

Before applying power

Special features

System connection

Controls and indicators Operation of remote control unit Playing music Sound adjustment functions Hecordia Broadcast receptiong

Presence play

In case of difficulty

A Specifications

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Connections of Audio and Video components fKR-897)

' Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-797)

About the system control connections

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Connection of speakers (KR-897)

Connection of speakers IKR-797) Connection of antenna

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FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch

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Receiving broadcast stations Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset) Receiving a preset station Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL)

Adjustments for surround play Surround play SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System)

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Connections of Audio and Video components (KR-897)

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

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

completed.

Cassette deck 1, MD recorder

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous tfisplay appears even

thoughalt connections have been made property, reset the micro computer referring to *ln case of difficulty'. “CflC

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Make connection as shown below.

When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related compo nents.

A Do not plug ill the power lead until all connections are

completed.

Video deck 1, cassette deck 1

OUT

Audio

Video deck 2 or DVD/LD player

Audio OUT

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Malfunction of microcomputer

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though all connections have been made properly,resetthe micro

computer referring to “In case of difficulty’. —[3£]

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cassette deck KX-W597/KX-W797*i

System control cord

Graphic equalizer KE-597

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System control cwd

To wall AC outlet

^ The system control cord should be connected when a

KENWOOD audio component system is connected.

Do not connect system control cord to the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.

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

areas than the USA and Canada.

T urntable

Multipul CD player DP-R797

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

To maintain proper ventiiation, be sure to leave a space aroundthe unit (from the largest outer dimensions inciuding projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.

Left and right panels : 10 cm Rear panel : 10 cm

Top panel : 50 cm

About the system control connections

KR897/KR797 (En)

Connecting system control cords efter 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.

CXSS Mode: lets you combine DCO, DCS, and CXS81 terminals

[SL1EI Mode: for [^lE) terminals only

This unit is compatible with both EXS8] and [SU6] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch tothe{XS81

mode, follow the instructions in ‘SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]‘ below. '

EXAMPLE: IXS8] mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting of the system

control mode.

Turntable

JSL161 [XS8]

(SLl 6]

[SL16] IXS] [XS8] [XR]

ISL16] (XS) [XS81

e Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the ISL161 system control mode. Be sure fo úse the (XS81 system control mode when

making system connections with equipment that is not ISL161 compatible.

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

Receiver

MD Recorder

LD Player

Cassette Deck

Multiple GD Player

System control cord

EXAMPLE: (SL16I mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting of the system

control mode.

Turntable

[SL161 [XS81

[SL16]

(SL16) [XS] IXS8Í [XRJ

[SL16] [XS] [XS8]

Receiver

MD Recorder

LD Rayer

Cassette Deck

Multiple CD Player

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cord

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1. (SLl 6| equipment cannot be combined with (XRl, (XSI. and IXS8I 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 otherthan those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a mslfunction and damage your equipment.

3. Be sure the system controi plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control termir>als,

ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Remote Control (possible whert 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.

SWITCHING BETWEENp(S8]AND [SL16]

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

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

position.

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eThis operation does not aifect the items stored in memory.

1. Connect all cords firmly, If connections are loose, there could be toss 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.

Connection of speakers (KR-897)

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Center speaker Powerd

(8Q ~ 16Q) sub-woofer

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Speaker system A

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Connect the speakers for use in surround play to speaker sys tem A. Speaker system B does not out

put sound during surround play.

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Speaker system B

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Surround speakers

(4n ~ SO)

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power amplifier (KM-897J, refer to the instruction manual of the power am plifier (KM-897).

The speakers connected to the KR-897 and

KM-897 reproduce sound as described below.

When surround play is used:

KR-897 SPEAKERS key; ON KM-897 Key: D SURROUND

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

KR-897 SPEAKERS key; ON : Speaker system A/Sub-woofer

KM-897 POWER key; 11 OFF ;

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

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

HEADPHONES play using only: Speakers used for reproduction

KR-897 SPEAKERS key: OFF ; KM-897 POWER key: Q OFF ;

I For the installation and adjustment of speakers for surround play

Speakers used for reproduction

: Speaker system A/Sub-woofer ; Center speaker/Surround speakers

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»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.

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KFW97/KB-797 {En)

Connection of speakers (KR-797)

Powerd Center speaker

sub-woofer (8Q ~ 16Q)

Speaker systern

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• 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 irhage 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.

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.

Connection of antenna

AM loop antenna connection

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

KRe97/KB-797 I6l)

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.

FM outdoor antenna connection

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

KRS97/KR-797 (En)

FM DE-EMPHASiS/CHANNEL SPACE switch

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

ThefM 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 DE EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area corresponding to the table. The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same time.

•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,

Hawaii. South

American countries

Other countries

CHANNEL

SPACE freq.

FM: 100kHz AM: 10kHz

FM: 50kHz

AM: 9kHz

FM DE

EMPHASIS

75 ps

50 ps

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