Kenwood KRF-X7775D User Manual

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Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video

Receiver

Welcome to the Users’ Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. It connects all your current audio and video components. It allows you to control them all with Kenwood’s remarkable LCD remote.

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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Moving Around ............................. 1

What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video

Receiver? ................................................................................... 2

What’s on Remote Control Unit?............................................. 4

LCD Indicators ......................................................................... 6

How Do I Use Remote Control Unit?.................................. 7

Remote controllable range .......................................................7

Chapter Two: Controlling the Receiver................ 8

How Do I Adjust the Sound?............................................... 9

Turning the Speakers On ..........................................................9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................. 10

Adjusting the Tone (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode

Off) ......................................................................................11

Adjusting the Loudness (Only in STEREO mode with THX

mode Off) .......................................................................... 13

Adjusting Speaker Levels ....................................................... 14

Adjusting the Input Level ...................................................... 15

Muting Sound ........................................................................ 16

Midnight Theatre Function (Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES

only) ................................................................................... 16

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How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes? ............................ 17

What is the THX? ................................................................... 17

What are Listen Modes?......................................................... 18

Checking the Input signal during playback .......................... 21

Input Modes ........................................................................... 22

Switching Input Modes ......................................................... 23

To set the THX Mode ............................................................. 24

To set the Listen Mode manually.......................................... 26

Examples of inputs with which switching is available........ 27

Description of Dolby Pro Logic II: Music mode.................. 29

Selecting the parameter of Pro Logic II: Music mode ......... 29

Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects ..................31

HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. Effects ................................................ 33

Headphone Operation .......................................................... 34

Selecting the Inputs ............................................................... 35

How Do I Operate Devices? .............................................. 36

Playback of the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2

MONITOR.......................................................................... 36

Operating a Television ........................................................... 37

Operating an AV Device ........................................................ 38

Operating a CD player........................................................... 39

To play Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer ............................. 39

Single or Rotary CD Player .....................................................41

CD-R Recorder ........................................................................ 41

Operating an MD Recorder or Cassette Deck ...................... 42

Playing an Analog Turntable................................................. 43

Monitoring a Video Camera or Playing an Additional VCR... 43

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Radio Tuning .......................................................................... 44

RDS (Radio Data System) for U.K. Only.............................. 44

Storing RDS Station Automatically (for U.K. Only) ........... 46

To search for a specific type of music or radio program (for

U.K. only)........................................................................... 48

Recording................................................................................ 47

How Do I Adjust the LCD Display? ................................... 52

Using Remote Control unit under low light ........................ 52

Adjusting the contrast of LCD display ................................. 52

Adjusting the brightness of receiver ..................................... 53

Selecting the display mode of receiver front panel ............. 53

Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function).. 54

Registering a macro................................................................ 54

Executing a macro .................................................................. 55

Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones ................. 56

Haw Do I Switch Control Modes? ........................................ 56

Operation using the SYS.POWER button on Remote Control

unit ..................................................................................... 58

Chapter Three : Button Layout in Controlling

Other Devices .................................................... 59

Chapter Four: Troubleshooting..........................71

Sound...................................................................................... 73

I don’t hear any sound at all ................................................. 73

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Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is

played. ................................................................................ 73

The 96k fs indicator does not light while a 96k fs compatible

disc is being played. .......................................................... 73

I can’t hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the

sound is abnormally low .................................................. 74

I can’t hear sound from my surround or center speakers ... 74 I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby

Pro Logic is selected .......................................................... 74

A DTS-ES encoded source is played but it is not decoded in

DTS-ES. ............................................................................... 74

A Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded source is played with

THX Surround EX set to “Auto”, but the source is not

reproduced in 6.1-channel audio..................................... 75

Sound from one (or more) of my components is abnormally

loud or soft ........................................................................ 75

I can’t hear sound from some of my laser discs .................. 75

There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on my VCR

or tape deck........................................................................ 75

The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start

to play from a Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or MPEG

source ................................................................................. 75

With a Dolby Digital program or DTS program, the loud

sounds aren’t very loud and the quiet sounds aren’t very

quiet.................................................................................... 76

All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs..................... 76

I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input .................... 76

Sound is intermittent............................................................. 76

I can’t hear any sound in Zone B .......................................... 76

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Video ....................................................................................... 76

I can’t see the program I’m playing on the TV. There wasn’t

any video output to my VCR when I recorded................ 76

Remote Control unit .............................................................. 77

My Remote Control unit is slow to respond—sometimes I have

to press buttons or select commands several times............ 77

My Remote Control unit is not responding......................... 77

I want to clear all the items in Remote Control unit and

make it to the factory-set default condition. ................... 78

The RF remote control function does not work ................. 78

Receiver/Tuner ........................................................................ 78

My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is

flashing ............................................................................... 78

The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the

receiver’s front panel flashes red continually, or stays red

for more than 1 second at a time ..................................... 79

I can’t receive a radio station ................................................ 80

I’m getting a lot of static/interference .................................. 80

When I press a button to tune to a preset station, the receiver

does not respond ............................................................... 80

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Chapter One: Moving Around

Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X7775D Users’ Guide. This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on the front of the receiver and on Remote Control unit. The chapter also includes an explanation of how to navigate the convenient display on your new Remote Control unit.

It includes the following sections: What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?

page 2 What’s on Remote Control Unit? page 4 LCD indicators page 6 How Do I Use Remote Control Unit? page 7

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What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood AudioVideo Receiver?

1. STANDBY indicator

2. POWER ON/STANDBY button

3. POWER ON/OFF switch

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4. PHONES jack

5. SPEAKERS A/B buttons

6. INPUT MODE button

7. CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR button

8. LISTEN MODE button /DISPLAY button

9. THX button

10. SOUND button / SET UP button

11. MULTI CONTROL (Up/Down) buttons

12. P. CALL (Up/Down) buttons

13. MEMORY button

14. AUTO button

15. BAND button

16. AV AUX input jacks

Standby mode

While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the Remote Control unit.

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What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver?, continued

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17.VOLUME CONTROL knob

18.INPUT SELECTOR buttons

19.Indicators SURROUND BACK 96kfs CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR CLIP INDICATOR

STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

POWER

-ON –OFF

PHONES

Buttons behind the

DTS-ES

DISCRETE 6.1 MATRIX 6.1 NEO : 6

SPEAKERSB

PRO LOGIC

THX DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS MPEG

D.R.I.V.E. HDCD

INPUT

CD 2/TAPE 2

LISTEN

MODE

MONITOR

MODE THX

MULTI

ﬁ %

SOUND

CONTROL

SET UPDISPLAY

P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND

ﬁ %

CD 2 / TAPE 2

SURROUND

96kfs

MONITOR

BACK

¤ INPUT SELECTOR ‹

INDICATOR

CLIP

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN UP

AV - AUX

S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

door

4 5

6 8

20.Indicators THX DTS D. R. I. V. E. DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG HDCD

11 12 13 15 16

21.Display

22.2-way communication indicator

23.Infrared remote sensor

24.Indicators DTS-ES DISCRETE 6.1 DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1 NEO : 6 PRO LOGIC

25.Infrared remote transmitter

Button 5 to 15 are located inside the panel door.

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What’s on Remote Control Unit?

1. LCD indicators

6 7

2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

   Home Menu

CONFIRM/SHIFT

MUSIC MOVIE

AV POWER

CH.

DIMMER SOUND

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

REC MODE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

MACRO

MUTE

INPUT MODE

LISTEN M.

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

REC

F.SHIFT

AUDIO THEME FAVORITE

INFO. EXIT

RF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SYS.POWER

VOL.

SUB W.

THX

OSD /PAGE

LEARN

LAST CHANNEL

2. LCD function button 2

3. LCD function button 1

4. CONFIRM/SHIFT button

5. MACRO button

6. AV POWER

button (AV device Power button)

7. AV device control buttons

£ : Play

4 , ¢ : Skip

8 : Pause

7 : Stop

8. CH.(+/-) buttons (AV device control buttons)

9. LISTEN M. button / INPUT MODE button

10. SOUND button / DIMMER button

11. TITLE/GUIDE button (AV device control button)

12. 5Cursor up button / 8PAUSE button

∞Cursor down button / AUTO/MONO, 7 STOP button

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left, ‰ right button / TUNING buttons

ENTER button / BAND (Play) button

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13. RETURN/PAGE ∞button (AV device control button)

14. REC (Recording) button / REC MODE button

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What’s on Remote Control Unit?

15. Numeric buttons (AV device control buttons) 10 button / STATUS button 11 button / MULTI ZONE button 12 button / ZONE A/B button

16. LCD cursor up/down buttons

17. Input selector buttons

MUSIC: Audio device selector button MOVIE: Video device selector button TV: TV/video monitor selector button

18. SYS. POWER

(Receiver power) button

19. VOL. (+/-) buttons

20. MUTE button

21. THX button /SUB W. button

22. MENU button (AV device control buttons)

23. OSD/PAGE 5 button (AV device control button)

24. LEARN button

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25. F.SHIFT button

How to operate the F.SHIFT button:

In addition to the functions marked on the remote control buttons, those marked in blue characters above the buttons can be used. To use these functions, press the F.SHIFT button then press the desired button within 8 seconds.

(Example) To use the REPEAT function, press the F.SHIFT button then

press button 1 (REPEAT).

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What’s on Remote Control Unit?

LCD Indicators

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2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECREC

CD1: CD Disc 001 Tr.01 Text Menu

3 4

LCD function button 1

LCD function button 2

Cursor up/down buttons

1. Playback/recording mode indicators

` Play indicator/ 8: Pause indicator/

RECREC

: Record indicator/

7: Stop indicator

2. Character display Shows various information such as the input device name and track

number.

3. Current function of LCD function button 1

4. Current function of LCD function button 2

5. Communication indicators

: Sending. : Receiving.

6. Battery indicator “

” appears when the batteries are nearly exhausted. In this case,

replace all of the four batteries together.

To switch the menu: The menu can be switched over or selected while LCD function button 1

and/or 2 are displayed. (Examples: Home, Back, Menu, Enter, etc.)

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What’s on Remote Control Unit?

How Do I Use Remote Control Unit?

To select an item: The displayed items can be scrolled or switched using the LCD cursor

or button. The selected item is displayed in the reversed color for distinction from

other items.

Remote controllable range

Remote control unit can be controlled in the range as shown below using four AA (R6) batteries.

IR Sensor

VOLUME CONTROL

6 m

2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

+ +

Infrared remote transmitter

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Take care of the following points when using Remote Control unit.

• Do not install the receiver in a place where the receiver’s remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or high-frequency lighting (inverter type, etc.) fluorescent lamp. Otherwise the remote control range will be reduced.

• When the remote control range reduces or the Low Battery indicator

) will flash in the LCD display, replace all of the four batteries

( together.

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For operation of other identified devices or with an external IR receiver, aim the Remote Control unit towards the respective unit and use it as an infrared remote control. Do not block the remote control IR transmitter on the Receiver or the transceiver part of the Remote Control unit. A momentary error is possible when the signal is interrupted even momentarily during transmission and reception (for example by a person passing through the beam).

In such a case, the most recent information will be displayed when CON- FIRM/SHIFT button on the Remote Control unit is pressed. Sometime it may be necessary to reenter the interrupted command again.

Chapter Two: Controlling the Receiver

Remote Control unit provided with the receiver is a bi-directional Re-

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mote Control unit, which enables remote control while checking the information shown on the LCD display. The operations of connected devices can also be controlled from Remote Control unit.

Before first time using the receiver or after having changed or added the connected devices, please be sure to read the separate booklet entitled “Connection and Setup Guide”.

The present manual describes the operation procedures in normal use. This chapter is composed of the following sections. How Do I Adjust the Sound? page␣ 9 How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes? page␣ 17 Selecting the Inputs page␣ 35 How Do I Operate Devices? page␣ 36 How Do I Adjust the LCD Display? page␣ 50 Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function) page␣ 52

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How Do I Adjust the Sound?

You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using the receiver’s front panel or Remote Control unit.

Turning the Speakers On

To turn on the front A speakers, open the receiver’s front panel door and press the SPEAKERS A button.

Speaker indicators (Å, ı)

INPUT

CD 2/TAPE 2

LISTEN

SPEAKERS

Push the lower part of the door.

To turn on the front B speakers, press the SPEAKERS B button located in the door of the receiver’s front panel.

The lighting of a Å or ı indicator lamp indicates that the corresponding set of speakers is on.

If you select SPEAKERS B while listening to a surround mode, the sound will automatically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on, the surround made cannot be selected.

If you use speakers connected to amplifiers via the PRE OUT jacks, choose SPEAKERS A.

MULTI

MODE

MONITOR

P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND

ﬁ %

MODE

SET UP SOUND

CONTROL

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Adjusting the Volume

Use one of the following methods to adjust the volume.

• Turn the VOLUME knob on the front panel of the receiver.

INPUT

CD 2/TAPE 2

LISTEN

MULTI

SPEAKERS

P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND

ﬁ %

MODE

MONITOR

MODE

SET UP SOUND

CONTROL

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• Press

VOL.

on Remote Control unit.

2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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How Do I Adjust the Sound?

Adjusting the Tone (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode Off)

The Tone control adjusts the bass and treble tone of your front speakers manually. In addition to setting Bass and Treble tone adjustment values, you can completely bypass the tone control circuitry for a purer sound.

1. Press the SOUND button on Remote Control unit repeatedly until

Tone = Off or On is displayed. On or Off refers to the current setting status.

Sound Tone = Off

Home Next

2. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

unit to select Tone = On (or Off if desired so).

3. When On is selected above and the SOUND button or Next button is

pressed again, the Bass setting menu appears. When Off is selected above, the Loudness setting menu appears.

/ ) button on Remote Control

Sound Bass = +10

Home Next

4. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

unit to select the desired tone level. Adjust in the range from +10 to -10.

5. Press the Next button (LCD function button 2).

6. The Treble setting menu appears.

7. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

unit to select the desired tone level. Adjust in the range from +10 to -10.

8. To exit from setting, press the Home button (LCD function button 1).

/ ) button on Remote Control

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Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button in the door repeatedly until TONE OFF or ON is displayed.

2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to display TONE ON (or OFF if desired so).

3. When ON is selected above and the SOUND button is pressed again, the BASS setting menu appears.

When OFF is selected above, the LOUDNESS setting menu appears.

4. Adjust using the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button.

5. Press the SOUND button.

6. When the TREBLE setting menu appears, adjust the treble in the same way as above. To exit from setting, press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

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Adjusting the Loudness (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode Off)

The Loudness control increases the bass and treble at low volume control settings. This adjusts to the way the human ear hears sound at quiet volumes, retaining music’s fullness and sparkle.

1. Press the SOUND button on Remote Control unit repeatedly until

Loudness = Off or On is displayed. On or Off refers to the current setting status.

Sound Loudness = Off

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2. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( unit to select Loudness = On (or Off if desired so), then press the Home button (LCD function button 1).

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button inside the door repeatedly until LOUD- NESS OFF or ON is displayed.

2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select LOUDNESS ON (or OFF), then press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

/ ) button on Remote Control

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Adjusting Speaker Levels

You can use the Sound menu to temporarily adjust the speaker levels of your center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and subwoofer. For example, if a particular movie has dialog that’s hard to understand, you can temporarily increase the center channel volume just for that movie. For more information on adjusting speaker levels permanently, see “Chapter Two: Setting Up Remote Control Unit” in the Connections and Setup Guide.

1. Press the SOUND button on Remote Control unit repeatedly until the speaker name to be adjusted is displayed.

Sound Center = +5dB

Home Next

Center : center speaker

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Sur. Right : Sur. Left : Sur. Back R : Sur. Back L : Sub Woofer : subwoofer

The two surround speakers cannot be adjusted independently between each other.

The two surround back speakers cannot be adjusted independently between each other.

left and right surround speakers

left and right surround back speakers

2. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( unit to select the desired volume level, then press the Home button.

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button inside the door repeatedly until the name of the speaker(s) to be adjusted is displayed.

C : center speaker SL/SR : left and right surround speakers SBL/SBR : left and right surround back speakers SW : subwoofer

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2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select the desired vol- ume level, then press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

If you select another source device or turn off the receiver, the above setting is reset to the level adjusted in Chapter Two of the Connection and Setup Guide.

Adjusting the Input Level

If the front panel CLIP indicator will flash red continually, lower the analog input level for the source device you’re listening to. (Setting the proper input level eliminates distortion that occurs if a source device’s output level is too high. Occasional brief flashing of the CLIP indicator is okay).

1. Select the input to be adjusted (see “Selecting the Inputs” on page

35).

2. Press the SOUND button on the Remote Control unit until Analog Level is displayed.

Sound Analog Level CD1 0dB Home Next

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3. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( unit to select the desired input level, then press the Home button.

Select one of the three input levels; 0 dB, -3 dB and -6 dB. (The dB is the unit expressing the amplitude of sound.)

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button inside the door repeatedly until ANLG IN- PUT is displayed.

2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select the desired input level, then press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

/ ) button on Remote Control

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Muting Sound

The sound can be muted temporarily.

• Press the MUTE button on Remote Control unit. The MUTE indicator on the receiver panel blinks during muting.

Use one of the following methods to cancel muting.

• Adjust the Volume control on either the receiver or Remote Control unit.

• Press the MUTE button again.

The MUTE indicator on the receiver panel goes off.

Midnight Theater Function (Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES only)

Any time you don’t want to experience the loud and soft volume extremes of recorded sound (for example, late at night), use midnight theatre function to reduce volume extremes. This feature keeps loud, dramatic sound from being too loud (perhaps disturbing family members or neighbors) while ensuring that you can still hear whispered dialog or other soft sounds.

Midnight theater function only works if you are listening to a Dolby Digital program or DTS (DTS-ES) that has been encoded with special compres-

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sion data. To use the Midnight Theater function:

1. Press the SOUND button on the Remote Control unit repeatedly un- til Midnight 1, 2 or Off is displayed.

Sound Midnight Off Home Next

2. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( unit to select Off, 1 or 2, then press the Home button.

• OFF for normal balancing

• 1 for quieter balancing

• 2 for quietest balancing (the least difference between the

loudest and quietest sound)

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button inside the door repeatedly until MIDNIGHT 1, 2 or OFF is displayed.

2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select OFF, 1 or 2, then press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

/ ) button on Remote Control

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How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes?

You can experience true home-theater sound with your Kenwood AudioVideo Receiver. This receiver incorporates several listen modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. Each produces multiple channels of surround-sound, but each does it differently.

What is the THX?

• THX: Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions. The soundtrack created for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theater environment.

THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the KRF-X7775D, when the THX mode is on, the THX technologies are automatically added after the decoded signal.

Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, Dolby Pro Logic, Stereo and Mono can all benefit from activating the THX technologies. THX should be activated only when watching movies which were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments. THX need not be activated for music, movies that were made especially for television or shows such as sports programming, talk shows, etc. This is because they were mixed in a small room environment.

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• THX Surround EX: THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before.

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Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com.

Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.

This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener.

What are Listen Modes?

• Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital uses an encode/decode process based

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on its theatrical digital surround sound technology. The five main channels are full-frequency and independent, so sound can completely envelop you or soar anywhere in the room, just like at the movies.

Compared with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital has more clarity, greater surround envelopment, and more realistic sound movement between channels.

Although a full set of speakers (front left and right, center, surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true Dolby Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital program sources, even if you connect fewer speakers.

• Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic reproduces a surround sound like in a movie theater from Dolby Surround-encoded program source (videotape or LaserDisc software carrying the Dolby Surround logo), and features excellent sound movement on the front and a surrounding atmosphere of movie theaters. Meanwhile, Dolby Pro Logic II decodes a signal encoded in 2 channels into 5-channel signals composed of the left/right front signals, center signal and surround left/right signals. If no surround speaker is Setup, the surround signal is sent to front left and right speakers. (Dolby 3 stereo)

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced version of the decoding technology used with Dolby Pro Logic. It inputs 2-channel signals from a Dolby

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How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes?

Surround-encoded source and reproduces 5-channel signals in which the surround channel is divided into independent channels for the left and right. Dolby Pro Logic II has the MOVIE mode and MUSIC mode, and the MUSIC mode enables independent adjustment of three parameters including Panorama mode, Dimension and Center Width. See page 29 for the Dolby Pro Logic II parameters.

To allow the users enjoy multichannel playback also from the analog audio of currently available Dolby Surround home video software, the KRF-X7775D incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic II surround decoder.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX " and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• DTS : DTS has five full-frequency channels that create effects nearly identical to those in a theater. Sounds seem to zoom from one place to another or entirely surround you. Like Dolby Digital, DTS has muchimproved clarity, surround and sound movement capability compared with Dolby Pro Logic. This listen mode is available on CD, LD, and DVD media. DTS is a strictly digital format that can be supplied only by a CD, LD, or DVD player that supports DTS sound. If you attempt to listen to DTS encoded media through the analog connections to your new receiver, you will experience digital noise (loud static).

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• DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1: Both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 add the surround back channel audio to the DTS 5.1-channel format to improve the acoustic positioning and makes acoustic image movement more natural with the 6.1-channel reproduction. This receiver incorporates a DTS-ES decoder, which can handle DTS-ES Discrete-encoded and DTS-ES Matrix-encoded program sources from DVD, etc.

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 features digital discrete recording of all channels including the surround back channels and higher quality of audio reproduction.

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 features matrix encoding of surround back (SB) signals in the SL/SR signals and decoding of the matrix into the SL, SR and SB signals during playback.

• DTS NEO:6: This is a new technology which decodes 2-channel sig-

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nals into 6-channel signals using high-accuracy digital matrix technology. The DTS NEO:6 decoder has near-discrete properties in the frequency characteristics of the channels as well as in channel separation. According to the signals to be played back, DTS NEO:6 uses either the NEO:CINEMA mode optimized for movie playback or the NEO:MUSIC mode optimized for music playback.

• MPEG: MPEG, which stands for “Moving Pictures Experts Group”, is an international standard of digital video and audio compression and decompression in media. It is the most efficient encoding method for compressed multi-channel audio which provides the highest sound quality to deliver the best movie theater sound into the home.

• DSP (Digital Signal Processing): DSP allows you to create your own custom surround sound environments and use them with any source (except Dolby Digital, MPEG, DTS and DTS-ES). You can select the ambience of an Arena, Jazz Club, Stadium, Cathedral, Theater or Concert hall, and then modify the parameters to ‘fine-tune’ the envi-

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ronment to your taste. (See “Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects” on page␣ 31 for details about making DSP adjustments.)

• Multi ch Music (Multichannel music): All speakers are used to real- ize a stereo sound with a wide listening range.

• Stereo: Stereo listen mode provides standard stereo sound to the front left and right speakers.

• You cannot select the Input Analog mode if you are playing DTS-encoded media.

• You cannot listen to DTS-encoded media in Zone B.

• When playing DTS-encoded media, wait until “DTS” appears on the receiver display before proceeding.

• The listen mode is fixed to Stereo during playback of 96k fs signals.

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Checking the Input signal during playback

During playback of Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS signal, the surround identification signal in the input is identified and displayed by means of the L, C, R, SR, SB (or S), SL and LFE icons.

1. Press the F.SHIFT = 10 (STATUS)* button on Remote Control unit.

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After 8 seconds, the display goes off.

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LCR

L : left channel C : center channel R : right channel

LFE

SL : left surround channel SR : right surround channel

SB : left and right surround back channel S : surround channel LFE : low frequency effect channel

■ : identified signal

Example:

5.1 ch encoded Dolby Digital 2 ch Dolby Digital

* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = 10 (STATUS) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the 10 (STATUS) button in this case) within 8 seconds.

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Input Modes (only for input with digital jacks)

The input mode should usually be set to Full Auto. However, the input mode can also be set manually when you want to fix the inputs as analog signals, etc.

Full Auto : The receiver detects the input signal format and se-

lects the Listen mode automatically according to the speaker setup.

Digital Manual : The inputs are fixed at digital signals and the listen

modes should be switched manually by the user. The Digital Manual mode is switched automati-

cally to the Full Auto mode when an input is switched or the receiver is set to Off.

Analog : The inputs are fixed at the analog 2-channel inputs. 6ch Input : The inputs are fixed at the analog 6-channel inputs.

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This mode can be selected only when the DVD input is selected with the input selector.

• You cannot select the Input Analog mode if you are playing DTS-encoded media.

• When you use Full Auto mode with certain DVD and LD players, performing operations such as “Skip” or “Stop” may momentarily interrupt the output. This could switch the “Listen Mode” automatically to the surround mode intended for the input signal if you have manually selected a different listen mode.

• Different input modes can be selected for the different input devices. The selected input modes for the separate input devices are stored in the memory.

• When playing a DVD Audio disc with a DVD Audio-compatible DVD player:

1. to reproduce stereo audio, set the input mode of the receiver to

6ch Input.

2. to reproduce multi-channel audio, set the input mode of the re-

ceiver to 6ch Input.

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Switching Input Modes

To fully enjoy the sonic benefits of specially-encoded DVD AUDIO discs played on a compatible DVD player, you must set the receiver’s input to 6Ch Input.

When you are finished listening to analog media, set the receiver’s input back to Full Auto.

1. Press the F.SHIFT = LISTEN M. (INPUT MODE)* button on Re- mote Control unit.

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2. Repeat step 1 until the desired input mode is displayed.

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the INPUT MODE button inside the door repeatedly until FULL AUTO, DIGITAL MANUAL, ANALOG or 6CH INPUT is displayed.

• If you turn off the receiver, select a different source device, the “Digital manual” is reset to “Full Auto”.

• When you use “Full Auto” mode with certain DVD and LD players, performing operations such as “Skip” or “Stop” may momentarily interrupt the output.

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* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = LISTEN M. (INPUT

MODE) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the

next button (the LISTEN M. (INPUT MODE) button in this case) within 8 seconds.

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To set the THX Mode

Press the THX button on Remote Control unit.

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Each press switches the modes as follows.

When the surround back speakers are set to Lrg or Nml/THX:

1 THX Sur EX On 2 THX Sur EX Auto 3 THX On

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4 THX Off

Operation on the receiver:

Press the THX button inside the door repeatedly until the desired THX mode is displayed.

Each press switches the modes as follows.

When the surround back speakers are set to Lrg or Nml/THX:

1 THX Sur EX ON 2 THX Sur EX AUTO 3 THX ON 4 THX OFF

THX Cinema mode THX Sur EX On

When the surround back speakers are set to Off:

1 THX On 2 THX Off

When the surround back speakers are set to Off:

1 THX ON 2 THX OFF

After 3 seconds, the display of the set THX mode returns to the previous display.

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÷ THX Sur EX On

The input signal is decoded automatically into 6.1-channel signals if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS and contains two channel surround signals.

The THX operation is activated.

÷ THX Sur EX Auto

The input signal is decoded into 6.1-channel signals only when the input contains the Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded identification signal.

The THX operation is activated

÷ THX On

The THX operation is activated. (6.1channel decoding will not be applied.)

÷ THX Off

The THX Surround EX and THX operations are deactivated.

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• To play Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded software in 6.1 channels, it is required to set the THX Surround EX mode to On or Auto.

Note that some of Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded software does not contain the identification signal. In this case, set the THX Surround EX mode to On.

• Set the THX mode to Off when DTS-ES decoding is required.

• The THX operation is not activated with the 96k fs PCM signal.

• When Dolby Pro Logic II: Music is selected while THX Sur EX On, THX Sur EX Auto or THX On is selected, the THX mode will be switched Off.

• As long as Dolby Pro Logic II: Music is selected, switching the THX mode does not produce any effect.

• Different THX modes can be selected for the different input devices. The selected THX modes for the separate input devices are stored in the memory.

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To set the Listen Mode manually

The listen mode can be set manually except with certain input signals.

1. Press Remote Control unit’s LISTEN M. button repeatedly until the desired listen mode is displayed.

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Operation on the receiver:

Press the LISTEN MODE button inside the door repeatedly until the desired listen mode is displayed.

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After 5 seconds, the display of the set listen mode returns to the previous display.

• The available listen modes may be restricted depending on the input signal and speaker setup.

• When the input mode is set to Full Auto, if the incoming signal is not Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or MPEG, the listen mode reverts to the last listen mode you selected for that input.

• When the speakers A are set to Off or speakers B are set to On, the listen mode is switched to Stereo.

• Different listen modes can be selected for the different input devices. The selected listen modes for the separate input devices are stored in the memory.

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Examples of inputs with which switching is available

when the input signal is Dolby Digital

*Dolby Digital **PL II : MOVIE **PL II : MUSIC ****Pro Logic Stereo

when the input signal is DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

***DTS-ES Mtrx 6.1 Stereo

when the input signal is MPEG Multi Channel

Mpeg ****Pro Logic Stereo

when the input signal is DTS (5.1)

DTS Stereo

when the input signal is DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

***DTS-ES Discrt 6.1 Stereo

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* When the input signal contains the identification signal indicating

Dolby Surround encoding, The listen mode is switched automatically to Pro Logic (Pro Logic II MOVIE).

** Pro Logic II (MUSIC/MOVIE) can be selected only when the

input is 2-channel signals.

***DTS-ES Matrix 6.1/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 can be selected only

when THX mode is OFF.

**** Pro Logic can be selected only when the input is 2-channel

signals.

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when the input signal is PCM or Analog

PL II : Movie PL II : Music Pro Logic Neo : Cinema Neo : Music *Arena *Jazz Club *Cathedral *Concert Hall *Stadium 1 *Stadium 2 *Theater 1 *Theater 2 Multi Ch Music

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Stereo

* DSP Modes can be selected only when THX mode is OFF.

When the input is a 96k fs PCM signal, it is only Stereo that can be selected.

• Some modes may be unable to be selected depending on the speaker setup.

• During playback of a Dolby Digital program, "OFFSET +x dB" (where x is a figure) may be displayed on the receiver's display. This is displayed when the source being played outputs a Dolby Digital signal with a higher or lower level than the standard level. For example, when "OFFSET +4dB" is displayed, the source contains an audio signal with a 4 dB higher level than the standard level. (dB is the unit of sound amplitude.)

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Description of Dolby Pro Logic II: Music mode Panorama mode: Expands the image of front-channel stereo to the sur-

round speakers to create a sound environment that fills your surroundings.

Dimension : This controls the balance between the Front and Rear

in 3 steps on the front and 3 steps on the rear. Set this parameter to one of the Front steps if the surround effect is too strong, or to one of the Back steps if it is too weak.

Center Width : The center channel signal can be divided and distrib-

uted to the Front L/R channels. The adjustment for distributing the center channel sig-

nal to the front channels can be applied in eight steps from 0 to 7.

Use this adjustment when the center image seems to be too strong.

Selecting the parameter of Pro Logic II : Music mode

1 Press the LISTEN M. button on the Remote Control unit repeatedly until

the PL II : Music mode to be set is displayed.

2. Press the SOUND button until “Panorama Off” (or “On”) is dis- played on Remote Control unit.

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Sound

Panorama

Off

Home Next

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select “Panorama On” (or “Off”), then press the Next button.

4. Press the SOUND button to “Dimension 0” (or “F-1” etc.) is dis- played on Remote Control unit.

5. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select “Dimension F-1” (or “F-2”, “F-3”, “R-1” to “R-3”), then press the Next button.

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6. Press the SOUND button to “Center Width 0” (or “1” to “7” etc.) is displayed on Remote Control unit.

7. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select “Center Width 1” (or “0”, “2” to “7”), then press the Home button.

The Center Width is not displayed if the Center speaker is set to "Off" in the speaker setup (see "Setting Up Speakers" on page 36 of the Connec- tions and Setup Guide).

Operation on the receiver:

1 Press the LISTEN MODE button inside the door repeatedly until the

PL II : Music mode to be set is displayed.

2. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until to display “PANORAMA

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OFF” (or “ON”).

3. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select “PANORAMA ON” (or “OFF”).

4. Press the SOUND button to display “DIMENSION 0” (or “F-1” etc.).

5. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select “DIMENSION F- 1” (or “F-2”, “F-3”, “R-1” to “R-3”).

6. Press the SOUND button to display “CENTER WIDTH 0” (or “1” to “7” etc.).

7. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select “CENTER WIDTH 1” (or “0”, “2” to “7”).

8. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is dis- played.

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Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects

The DSP mode creates the reverberation devices (elements of sound echoed in various spaces) which determine the feeling of presence. Since DSP uses digital processing, it can produce these effects without soiling the sound quality of the original music or video source.

The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an Arena, Jazz Club, Cathedral, Concert Hall, Stadium (1, 2) or Theater (1, 2) from any PCM or analog input source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources like CD, television and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the CONCERT HALL, STADIUM or ARENA mode the next time you watch a sporting event or concert.

You can adjust the following elements to create a customized environment:

• The WALL TYPE parameter lets you adjust the brightness of the sonic environment according to your preference.

• The ROOM SIZE parameter lets you adjust the size of the sonic environment according to your preference.

• The EFFECT LEVEL lets you adjust the amount of DSP “presence” in the sonic environment according to your preference.

Setting a DSP effect

Press the Remote Control unit’s LISTEN M. button or receiver’s LISTEN MODE button repeatedly until the desired listen mode is dis-

played.

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• The DSP mode can be set to Arena, Jazz Club, Cathedral, Concert

Hall, Stadium (1, 2) or Theater (1, 2).

• The DSP mode can be selected only when the current input is PCM

(except for 96kfs) or Analog.

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To customize the DSP effect:

1. Press the SOUND button and press the Next button repeatedly until

“DSP Wall Type” is displayed on Remote Control unit.

2. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select Soft, Medium or Hard.

3. Press Remote Control unit’s Next button to display DSP Room Size.

4. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select Small, Medium or Large.

5. Press Remote Control unit’s Next button.

6. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button on Remote Control

unit to select one of Level 1 to Level 9, then press the Home button.

Operation on the receiver:

1. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until to display WALL type.

2. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select SOFT, MEDIUM

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or HARD.

3. Press the SOUND button to display ROOM size.

4. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select SMALL, MEDIUM

or LARGE.

5. Press the SOUND button to display EFFECT LEVEL.

6. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to select one of LEVEL 1

to LEVEL 9, then press the SOUND button repeatedly until “SOUND FIXED” is displayed.

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HDCD® and D.R.I.V.E. Effects

HDCD is a new format enabling recording with higher quality than previous CD while maintaining compatibility with it. Although a HDCDcompatible CD player is usually required to exhibit the full characteristics of the HDCD, this receiver is capable of reproducing high-quality HDCD signals by connecting a CD player through digital connection, even if it does not incorporate the HDCD circuitry.

D.R.I.V.E. is a KENWOOD original technology for reproducing signals with high resolution by instant switching of the internal filters according to the input signal. This receiver incorporate a high performance DSP to provide very high resolution from 32-bit DRIVE III circuitry, achieving stereo audio reproduction with the best quality ever reached.

The D.R.I.V.E. indicator lights when the D.R.I.V.E. circuit is activated. The HDCD indicator lights when the HDCD circuit is activated and a

HDCD is played. HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. are designed to be activated automatically to select

the optimum circuit path.

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HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. is effective only at the time of digital input stereo, DSP mode or multi channel music.

Some HDCD-recorded discs do not contain all tracks as HDCD recordings. (The HDCD indicator will not light for tracks not recorded as HDCD.)

HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. is effective only at the time of THX Off mode.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific

Microsonics

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: IN the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

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Headphone Operation

Insert the headphone plug into the receiver’s PHONES jack and adjust the listening level.

STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

VOLUME CONTROL

When listening through headphones, set SPEAKERS A and B to OFF.

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Selecting the Inputs

To select an input on the receiver: Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR (¤/‹) buttons. Each press changes

the input in the following order.

1 Tuner (frequency display) 2 CD1 3 MD/TAPE1 4 CD-R 5 VIDEO1 6 VIDEO2 7 VIDEO3 8 DVD 9 AV AUX 0 PHONO

To return to the previously displayed input, press the other button.

Although VIDEO4 is displayed in the initial status, the receiver cannot be switched to select VIDEO4. The VIDEO4 display will not appear after Remote Control unit has been set up.

To select an input on Remote Control unit: The TV-monitored device, video device and audio device can be selected using separate buttons.

¤ INPUT SELECTOR ‹

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Audio device

MUSIC

1 CD1 2 MD/TAPE1 3 Tuner 4 CD-R 5 PHONO

If any of the above inputs is not identified, the next device name will be displayed.

Video device

MOVIE

1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3

( 4 VIDEO4)

5 DVD 6 AV AUX

If any of the above inputs is not identified, the next device name will be displayed.

TV button

1 TV1 2 TV2 3 CABLE

The TV button cannot select the input. It can be used to remote control TV1, TV2 or CABLE if , devices are identified at these inputs.

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Your Remote Control unit makes it easy for you to control the different devices connected to your receiver.

Once AV devices are connected and identified by Remote Control unit , it can use the same remote control functions as the remotes originally provided with the AV devices. (See “Chapter Two: Setting Up Remote Control Unit” of the Connection and Setup Guide.)

For the operations of each device, please also refer to the manuals provided with them.

Playback of the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR

These instructions are for operating a second CD player or tape deck from a single-Zone installation or from Zone A. For more information on operating devices in a multi-Zone setup, see “Chapter Two: Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones” on page 54 of this manual.

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1. Press the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR button on the receiver’s front panel.

The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR indicator lights up.

2. Play the CD player or cassette deck in the same way as usual. As this

cannot be controlled from Remote Control unit, use the CD player or cassette deck controls.

After completion of playback, press the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR button again so that the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR indicator goes out.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

Do not connect the system control cable from the second CD player or second cassette deck, even if it supports system control.

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Operating a Television

To operate a standard TV:

1. Press the TV button.

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the TV set.

For the buttons which are usually available, see “Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices” on page 57.

For detailed operating procedures of your TV, refer to its instruction manual.

The available buttons are variable depending on the TV manufacturer and model. In case of difficulty in remote control, program the desired remote control functions under the desired remote control buttons using the LEARN function (see page 40 of the Connection and Setup Guide).

To operate the cable TV and satellite TV:

1. Select the input to which you assigned the cable TV or satellite TV

tuner (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the cable TV or satellite TV tuner.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

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Operating an AV Device

To play a VCR, DVD player or LD player:

1. Select the input you want (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the selected AV device.

For the buttons which are usually available, see “Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices” on page 57.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

The available buttons are variable depending on the AV device manufacturer and model. In case of difficulty in remote control, program the desired remote control functions under the desired remote control buttons using the LEARN function (see page 40 of the Connection and Setup Guide).

The channels can be switched using the CH. (+/-) buttons as well as numeric buttons (1 to 12).

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Operating a CD player Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer

Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changers have many different features that make them ideal complements to your Kenwood receiver. Some changer models can store disc and track titles for all loaded discs, and then download this information to your Remote Control unit.

To play Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer:

1. Select the CD input (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the CD changer.

You have to assign disc and track titles to the discs in your CD player before you can transfer them to Remote Control unit. See your CD player’s instruction manual for more information about assigning disc and track titles.

To read the loaded disc titles and store them in Remote Control unit:

1. Select the CD input and display “Menu”.

2. Press the Menu button (LCD function button 2).

3. Select “All Data Read” and press the Enter button (LCD function but-

ton 2).

4. Set Remote Control unit down so that its IR transmitter window is

aiming at receiver’s IR transmitter window. Select Disc Title or Track Title. Do not move Remote Control unit while it is reading data.

This process may take some time, depending on how many CDs you have loaded. When the IR light on the receiver goes out, the receiver is done sending the information to Remote Control unit, and you may move Remote Control unit again.

Remote Control unit’s memory now contains the disc titles of every CD in the changer with title information.

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To play discs and tracks by title:

1. Select the CD input (see page 35).

CD1: CD Disc 001 Tr.01 Text Menu

2. Press the Text button (LCD function button 1) to display the disc title

menu.

001.DISC Title1

002.DISC Title2

003.DISC Title3 Home Sel.

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disc, then press the Sel. button (LCD function button 2). The track title menu will appear.

/ ) button to select the desired

01.Title 1

02.Title 2

03.Title 3 Home Sel.

4. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

track, then press the Sel. button (LCD function button 2).

Playback will start from the selected track.

The track titles of the presently selected disc can be read by selecting "Track Title" in step 4 of "To read the loaded disc titles and store them in Remote Control unit" on page 39.

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Single or Rotary CD Player

1. Select the CD input (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the selected AV device.

For the buttons which are usually available, see “Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices” on page 57.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

CD-R Recorder

1. Select the CD-R input (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the selected AV device.

For the buttons which are usually available, see “Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices” on page 57.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

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Operating an MD Recorder or Cassette Deck

To play an MD or cassette:

1. Select the input you want (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to perform same remote control operations

as with the remote of the selected AV device.

For the buttons which are usually available, see “Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices” on page 57.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

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Playing an Analog Turntable

To play an analog disk turntable:

1. Select the PHONO input (see page 35).

2. Play an analog disk on the turntable. As this cannot be controlled

from Remote Control unit, use the turntable controls.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

Monitoring a Video Camera or Playing an Additional VCR

1. Select the AV AUX input (see page 35).

2. Play the video camera or additional VCR in the same way as usual. As

this cannot be controlled from Remote Control unit, use the video camera or additional VCR controls.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

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Radio Tuning

Auto: When a tuning button is pressed, the station with the closest

frequency to the current frequency position will be tuned in automatically. In this case, the stereo mode is activated automatically when a stereo station is tuned in (FM band only).

Manual: When auto tuning is not available because the radio waves are

weak, tune a radio station by selecting its frequency manually. The reception is in monaural during manual tuning. The monaural reception can make the sound easier to listen thanks to less noise than in stereo reception.

Preset tuning :

If you preset (store) radio stations in the receiver, you can tune into any of them by one-touch operations. Up to 40 stations can be preset.

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tal data for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the data from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

RDS Functions help you:

• Search for programs of a specific type using Program Type Identifica-

tion Search (PTY search)

• View information about a station:

· The station name

· Any text data transmitted by the station

• Automatically select stations providing RDS and FM broadcasting and

store them in the preset memory (up to 40 stations can be preset).

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To tune into a radio station:

1. Select the Tuner input (see page 35).

2. Select the FM or AM band.

MULTI

ﬁ %

CONTROL

P.CALL MEMORY AUTO BAND

ﬁ %

• Press the BAND button on the receiver

• Or press the ENTER (BAND) button on Remote Control unit.

3. Press Remote Control unit’s TUNING (2/1, 3/¡) button or the

receiver’s MULTI CONTROL (%/ﬁ) button to start Auto tuning until the desired station is tuned in.

If the radio wave from the station is weak and hard to tune in, press the AUTO/MONO buttons on Remote Control unit or AUTO button on the receiver to select Manual tuning. In this mode, each press of the TUNING button varies the tuning frequency by one step.

To tune into a preset station:

1. Select the Tuner input (see page 35).

2. Press Remote Control unit’s 4 or ¢ button or the receiver’s P.CALL

(%/ﬁ) button. Each press of the button switches the preset station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 45).

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When select a preset station using the numeric buttons: Press the numeric buttons as shown below.

To select 25:

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Storing RDS Station Automatically (for U.K. Only)

The following operation should be performed on the receiver.

1. Select the Tuner input (see page 27).

2. Select the FM band.

3. Press and hold the MEMORY button for more than 2 seconds. The receiver locates and stores any FM stations broadcasting an RDS sig-

nal. This process can take a few minutes to complete; please be patient. While the receiver is searching, the tuner indicator on the receiver’s front panel blinks.

RDS stations are stored in the order they are found, up to 40 stations. If the search finds fewer than 40 stations, the receiver may automatically store other FM stations in the open storage buttons.

If you are repeating the RDS search, any existing preset stations (whether

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automatically or manually stored) will be replaced by the results of the new search.

Presetting radio stations

The following operation should be performed on the receiver.

1. Select the Tuner input (see page 36).

2. Tune into a desired station (page 44).

3. Press the MEMORY button.

4. Press the P.CALL (%/ﬁ) button to display the desired preset memory

bank number.

5. Press the MEMORY button to preset the station under that number.

6. To preset other stations, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each.

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How Do I Operate Devices?

For U.K.

Program Type Name

Receiver Display

Pop Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Music EASY M Light Classical Music LIGHT M Serious Classical Music CLASSICS Other Music OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s programmes CHILDREN Social affairs SOCIAL Religion RELIGION Phone in PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DUCUMENT News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Cultures CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied Speech VARIED

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How Do I Operate Devices?

To search for a specific type of music or radio program (for U.K. only):

1. Select the Tuner input (see page 27).

Tuner: FM01ch Auto

108.00MHz Menu

2. Press the Menu (LCD function button 2) button.

01.RDS Display

02.PTY

Home Setup

3. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

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then press the Enter button (LCD function button 2). The PTY selection menu will appear. If no operation is performed for 8 seconds, the display automatically goes off.

/ ) button to select “02. PTY”,

PTY Select

News

Home Search

4. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

program type, then press the Search button (LCD function button 2). The program types are displayed in abbreviations shown on the previous page.

• If the tuner cannot find the program type you want, “NO PROGRAM” appears on the receiver display. The display returns to its original display after several seconds.

• If the tuner locates a station playing the program type you want, reception begins. The display changes to show the station name.

To change to a different program type, repeat Steps 3 through 4 above. To cancel the program search, press Home button during the PTY search.

/ ) button to select the desired

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How Do I Operate Devices?

Recording

To record audio/video:

1. Select the recording input source device such as a AV device or tuner (see page 35).

2. Use Remote Control unit to select the channel and perform other required operations in the same way as with the remote of the selected AV device.

3. Press and hold the remote’s CONFIRM/SHIFT button for about 2 seconds so that the SHIFT display appears, then select the recording device such as the VCR. For 8 seconds after the CONFIRM/SHIFT button is pressed, the input selection signal is not transmitted from the remote to the receiver even when an input is selected. Therefore, this period can be used to remote control the recording device without changing the input selection.

4. Press the remote’s REC button to start recording.

For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.

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To record a source connected through [SL 16] system control cord: When recording audio from a CD player connected through a system

control cord, the sync recording is available. (For the sync or synchro recording, refer to the instruction manual of your cassette deck or MD recorder.)

1. Select the CD input on Remote Control unit.

2. Put the cassette deck or MD recorder in Rec pause mode. When the CD starts to be played, recording is automatically started in synchronism.

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How Do I Operate Devices?

• If you’re recording from a digital source, any action other than adjusting the volume may cause the sound to “clip” on the recording.

• You cannot record from the component you are using to record. For example, if you’re recording on a VCR connected to the VIDEO1 jacks, select a source other than Video 1.

• If your source is a camcorder or other video unit, refer to the instruction manual for the particular unit you’re recording from.

Digital to Digital Recording:

The PCM digital signal input through any DIGITAL IN jack is output digitally at the digital jack. For more information on this connection, see “Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck” on page␣ 22 of the Connections and Setup Guide.

Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Multichannel signals cannot be recorded.

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Digital to Analog Recording:

While home VCRs can record only two channels of audio, the receiver is capable of "down-mixing" the multi-channel audio of Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG into stereo sound. Down-mixing is available by setting the Digital Rec mode to “REC MODE: AUTO” or “REC MODE: MANUAL”.

Digital Rec mode: Digital signals include a variety of signals such as the Dolby Digital, DTS

and PCM signals. When REC MODE is set to AUTO, digital input signals are automatically

converted into analog stereo signals. When REC MODE is set to MANUAL, only a specific signal among the

digital signals can be converted into analog stereo signals. When REC MODE is switched to MANUAL in the middle of reproduc-

tion of a digital audio program, only the digital signal of the type being reproduced will be converted into analog stereo signals.

When REC MODE is switched to MANUAL while no source is played, only the PCM signal will be converted into analog stereo signals.

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How Do I Operate Devices?

To set the Digital Rec mode:

1. Press the F. SHIFT = REC (REC MODE)* button on Remote Control

unit.

2. Select “REC MODE: AUTO” or “REC MODE :MANUAL”.

Digital Rec Mode Auto

It is not possible to recording monitor a digital source signal onto the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input.

When a source recorded by down-mixing a multi-channel source is played back in the Dolby Pro Logic mode, the audio can be reproduced in 4channel surround sound.

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* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = REC (REC MODE) but- ton], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the REC (REC MODE) button in this case) within 8 seconds.

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How Do I Adjust the LCD Display?

Using Remote Control unit under low light

When using Remote Control unit under low light, the backlight of the LCD display can be turned on.

• Press and hold the F.SHIFT button for more than 2 seconds.

The backlight is turned on and off every 2 seconds of holding.

If the because the batteries are nearly exhausted.

(Replace with new batteries)

Adjusting the contrast of LCD display

The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted to improve the visibility.

1. Press the Music button or Movie button to display “Menu”.

2. Press the Menu (LCD function button 2) button.

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3. Press the Setup (LCD function button 2) button.

is blinked, the backlight cannot be turned on

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4. Press the LCD cursor up/down (

/ ) button to select “03. Con-

trast”, then press the Enter button.

5. Select the desired contrast with the LCD cursor up/down ( button. The previous menu re-appears in about 3 seconds after the above operation.

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How Do I Adjust the LCD Display?

Adjusting the brightness of receiver

When the ambient light is low, for example in the night, the brightness of the receiver’s display can be dimmed and LED indicators (THX, DTS, D.R.I.V.E., DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG, HDCD and 2-way communication indicator) can be disabled.

• Press the F.SHIFT = SOUND (DIMMER)* buttons. Each press of the SOUND (DIMMER) button switches the brightness as shown below.

1 Display/bright Indicators/enabled 2 Display/dim Indicators/enabled 3 Display/dim Indicators/disabled

Selecting the display mode of receiver front panel

• Press and hold the LISTEN MODE (DISPLAY) button on the receiver for more than 2 seconds.

The displayed information is switched every 2 seconds of holding the button.

A: Connected Device Input Mode

DVD AUTO

B: Input Terminal Connected Device

VIDEO3 : DVD

C: Listen Mode

DOLBY DIGITAL

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"Input Mode" is displayed only when a selector with digital input is selected.

When the selected input is PHONO, TUNER or AV AUX, the connected device and listen mode are displayed alternately. (Switching between A and C). "Input mode" and "Connected Device" do not be displayed.

The TUNER display shows the frequency.

* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = SOUND (DIMMER) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the SOUND (DIMMER) button in this case) within 8 seconds.

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Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function)

By registering several steps of remote control operations beforehand, these operations can be executed with a single operation. This function is referred to as the macro function. The receiver can register up to three sets of macros. Up to 20 operation steps can be recorded for one macro.

Registering a macro

1. Press and hold the MACRO button on Remote Control unit for more than 2 seconds.

2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

MACRO MEMORY Select MACRO

2. Within 8 seconds, press the MUSIC (MACRO1), MOVIE (MACRO2)

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or TV (MACRO3) button.

MACRO 1

3. Press the control buttons in the order you want to execute them.

4. Press the MACRO button. Now the registration is complete.

5. Check the macro according to the following “Executing a macro” procedure.

When there is a function which does not perform interim operation, a delay must be inserted. To insert a delay, insert a macro step for a button not related to the operation at that time (for example the STOP button during stop) etc. before the function for which the operation is to be delayed.

Press each button slowly and firmly. “Full” is displayed when the maximum number of steps have been regis-

tered. If you do not perform any operation for more than 8 seconds in the middle

of registration, the registration mode is canceled and the previous registration remains without being cleared.

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Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function)

Example of registration: In the following example, the steps for turning the TV on, turning the

VCR on, setting the TV channel and playing the VCR will be registered in MACRO 2.

1. Press and hold the MACRO button on Remote Control unit for more than 2 seconds.

2. Within 8 seconds, press the MOVIE (MACRO2) button.

3. Perform registration.

1. Press the TV button to select TV.

2. Press the AV POWER button.

3. Press the MOVIE button.

4. Press the AV POWER button.

5. Press the 3 button.

4. Press the MACRO button.

Now the registration is complete.

Executing a macro

1. Press the MACRO button on Remote Control unit.

2. Within 3 seconds, press the MUSIC (MACRO1), MOVIE (MACRO2) or TV (MACRO3) button.

The registered macro will be executed. After macro execution, the LCD display returns to the previous condi-

tion.

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Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones

The KRF-X7775D offers dual-zone output and control, which enables you to use a single receiver to control devices and speakers for 2 zones. Due to its advanced features and controls, you can listen to music in one zone while a movie plays in the other!

Depending on your tastes and budget, you can set up one of the following “sound scenarios” to make full use of the KRF-X7775D’s capabilities:

No additional amplifier for Zone B: You can use your receiver’s Speaker B output for Zone B. This allows you to listen to full surround sound in Zone A only, or in stereo in Zone A when Zone B is active. The sound in Zone B will always be in stereo.

Stereo amplifier for Zone B: You use an additional stereo amplifier for Zone B (connected to the receiver’s Second Zone Preouts). This allows you to hear full surround sound in Zone A even if you are also listening in Zone B. The sound in Zone B will always be in stereo.

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This section covers only multiple-zone operation of the receiver. See Chapter Two for general operating instructions.

How Do I Switch Control Modes?

You can use Remote Control unit to operate your receiver and source devices from 2 different zones. To do so, you need to switch control modes to control the devices from each zone.

To make operations from Zone B easier, we recommend that you purchase a second Remote Control unit. That way you can leave one Remote Control unit in Zone A that is always set up for Zone A operation, and another Remote Control unit in Zone B that is always set up for Zone B operation.

Some system control features are not available when the Remote control unit is set up for multi-zone control.

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Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones

To switch control modes for Zone A or Zone B:

1. Press the F. SHIFT = 11 (MULTI ZONE)* button on Remote Control

unit.

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Each time the F. SHIFT = 11 (MULTI ZONE)* button is pressed, switches the On and Off.

Operating Devices in Zone B

1. Press the F. SHIFT = 12 (ZONE A/B)* button on Remote Control unit.

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Zone B

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Each time the F. SHIFT = 12 (ZONE A/B)* button is pressed, switches Zone A and Zone B.

Devices connected via digital jacks only cannot be listened to in Zone B. We recommend that you connect the analog jacks of all devices. You must use the composite video connections. Only video sources connected with composite connectors can be viewed in the second zone.

* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = 11 (MULTI ZONE) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the 11 (MULTI ZONE) button in this case) within 8 seconds.

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Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones

Operation using the SYS.POWER button on Remote Control unit

To perform the Multi-Zone operation, switch the Multi Zone function On in advance (see page 55).

1. When the receiver is OFF (STANDBY mode):

• To output the video and audio to Zone A, set the Zone setting of

the remote to Zone A then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

• To output the video and audio to Zone B, set the Zone setting of

the remote to Zone B then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

2. When the video and audio are output to Zone A only:

• To turn the receiver OFF (STANDBY mode), set the Zone setting

of the remote to Zone A then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

• To output the video and audio to Zone B, set the Zone setting of

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the remote to Zone B then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

3. When the video and audio are output to Zone B only:

• To turn the receiver OFF (STANDBY mode), set the Zone setting

of the remote to Zone B then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

• To output the video and audio to Zone A, set the Zone setting of

the remote to Zone A then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

4. When the video and audio are output to both Zone A and Zone B:

• To turn the receiver OFF (STANDBY mode), set the Zone setting

of the remote to Zone A then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

• To defeat the video and audio outputs to Zone B, set the Zone

setting of the remote to Zone B then press the SYS.POWER button on the remote.

The receiver can also be turned OFF (STANDBY mode) by pressing the POWER button on the receiver.

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Chapter Three: Button Layout in

Controlling Other Devices

The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control a variety of AV devices. As the functions of the buttons are variable depending on the controlled device, it is recommended to control each device by referring to a function chart. The following three kinds of buttons are used to control their respective functions.

1. Remote control buttons The buttons which are operated in the same way as ordinary remote

control are referred to as remote control buttons.

1 Select the device to be controlled by pressing the MUSIC button,

MOVIE button or TV button.

2 Press the button corresponding to the desired operation.

2. Display buttons Pressing the LCD function buttons ( down buttons (

1 Select the device to be controlled by pressing the MUSIC button,

MOVIE button or TV button.

2 Press the Menu button (LCD function button 2) to display the

control menu.

3 Select the controlled item by pressing the LCD cursor up/down

button ( set the selection.

/ ) displays a menu for use in control.

/ ) then press the LCD function button 2 ( ) to

, ) and LCD cursor up/

Button Layout

3. F.SHIFT button In addition to the functions displayed on remote control buttons, the

functions displayed in blue characters on the panel above the buttons can also be used. To use one of them, press the F.SHIFT button then press the desired button within 8 seconds. (Example) To use the REPEAT function: Press the F.SHIFT button then press the 1(REPEAT) button.

1. Although the remote control unit provided with the receiver has been designed to be used in remote control of multiple devices, there may be certain devices which cannot be remote controlled by it.

2. Certain devices may function differently from the intended function.

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Tuner Operation

AV POWER

: P.CALL DOWN

: P.CALL UP

Cassette deck Operation

AV POWER

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

BAND

AUTO/MONO TUNING 2 TUNING 3

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10)

REC

REC : Record (B)

: Play (3) (A)

Button Layout

: Pause (A)

: Stop (A)

: F. Rewind (A)

: F. Forward (A)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

: Play (2) (A)

ENTER : Play (3) (B)

5/8 : Pause (B) 1 : F. Rewind (B) ¡ : F. Forward (B) ∞/7 : Stop (B)

Use with F.SHIFT button : ENTER : Play (2) (B)

Display buttons

01 - 05 : Extend1 - 5

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CD Player Operation

AV POWER

: Pause

: Play/Pause

: Stop

: Skip (Reverse)

: Skip (Forward)

: Disc select

(DISC Up)

: Disc select

(DISC Down)

TITLE/GUIDE

TUNING

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

1 :

F. Backward

¡ :F.Forward

TITLE/GUIDE

: Track Title

BAND

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10, +100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

1 : Repeat 2 : Random 5 : Display

Button Layout

Display buttons

01 : Disc sel. 02 : Set 03 : P.Mode 04 : Check 05 : Clear 06 : Disc Title

Display buttons

07 : Track Title 08 : All Data Read 09 : Subout Mon

(Subout Monitor)

10 : Cnts Play

(Continuouse Play)

Display buttons

12 - 16: Extend1-5

(there may be certain

devices which cannot be remote controlled

by it.)

11 : All Info.

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CD-R Recorder Operation

Button Layout

AV POWER

: Play

: Pause : Stop

: Skip (Reverse)

: Skip (Forward)

: F. Forward

: F. Backward

Display buttons

01 : Open/Close 02 : CDR Mode 03 : CD Mode 04 : Program 05 : Rec Mute 06 : Clear

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER: Enter

5 : Cursor UP ∞ : Cursor DOWN 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

REC

REC : Record

Display buttons

07 - 11 : Extend1 - 5

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

1 : Repeat 2 : Shuffle/

Random

5 : Display

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MD Player Operation

AV POWER

: Play

: Pause : Stop

: Skip (Reverse)

: Skip (Forward)

Display buttons

01 - 05 : Extend1 - 5

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tain devices which cannot be remote controlled by it.)

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

1 : F. Backward ¡ : F.Forward

REC

REC : Record

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10, +100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

1 : Repeat 2 : Random 5 : Time

Button Layout

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DVD Player Operation

AV POWER

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

: Play

: Pause : Stop

: Skip (Reverse) : Skip (Forward)

: F. Forward

: F. Backward

Use with F.SHIFT button :

: Slow Reverse

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

OSD /PAGE

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor Up ∞ : Cursor Down 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

TITLE/GUIDE

OSD /PAGE

RETURN /PAGE

: Menu

: Title

: OSD

: Return

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10, +100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

1 : Repeat 2 : Random 5 : Display 7 : Audio

: Slow Forward

Button Layout

Display buttons

01 : Disc Sel 02 : Chapter/Time 03 : Angle 04 : PGM 05 : DVD Setup 06 : Memory 07 : Clear 08 : Repeat A-B

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09 : Sub Title

10 : Title Search

11 : Disc Title 12 : Track Title 13 : All Data Read 14 : Aspect 15 : On/Off

16 - 20 : Extend1 - 5

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VCR Operation

AV POWER

: Play

: Pause : Stop

: F Rewind

: F. Forward

Channel (Up)

Channel (Down)

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor Up ∞ : Cursor Down 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

: Menu

TITLE/GUIDE

: Guide

REC

REC : Record

OSD /PAGE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

3 : Input select

Button Layout

Display buttons

01 : Thumb Up

Display buttons

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LD Player Operation

AV POWER

: Play / Pause

: Pause

: Stop

: Skip (Reverse)

: Skip (Forward)

: Slow (Forward)

: Slow (Reverse)

Display buttons

01 : Frame/Time 02 : Side A or A/B 03 : Side B

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

ENTER: Enter

2 : F. Backward 3 : F. Forward

OSD /PAGE

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

: OSD

OSD /PAGE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

1 : Repeat 2 : Random 5 : Display

Display buttons

04 - 08 : Extend1 - 5

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Button Layout

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TV Operation

AV POWER

: Mute

: Volume (Down)

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor Up ∞ : Cursor Down

: Volume (Up)

Channel (Up)

Channel (Down)

2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

Display buttons

01 :–/–– 02 : > 12 03 : Wide 04 : Pic. In Pic. (Picture in picture) 05 : Text/Mix/TV 06 : Text off 07 : Mix 08 : Exit

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

3 : Video Select 4 : TV Select 7 : Alt. Audio

Display buttons

09 - 13 : Extend1 - 5

LAST CHANNEL

Button Layout

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Cable TV Player Operation

AV POWER

Volume (Down)

Volume (Up)

Channel (Up)

Channel (Down)

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor UP ∞ : Cursor DOWN 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

OSD /PAGE

: Menu

: Guide

: Page Up

Page Down

OSD /PAGE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10, +100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

0 : Exit 3 : Input Select 5 : OSD 6 : Select 8 : Theme

9:Fav. +10 : Info. +100:Last Channel

Button Layout

Display buttons

01 : A

04 - 08 : Extend1 - 5 02 : B 03 : C

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Satellite tuner Operation

AV POWER

Channel (Up)

Channel (Down)

Display buttons

01 - 05 : Extend1 - 5

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor Up ∞ : Cursor Down 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

OSD /PAGE

: OSD

OSD /PAGE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10, +100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

3 : Input Select 6 : Select 7 : Alt. Audio

Button Layout

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DSS Operation

AV POWER

Channel (Up)

Channel (Down)

Display buttons

01 : Exit 02 - 06 : Extend1 - 5

TITLE/GUIDE

RETURN /PAGE

TUNING

BAND

ENTER

AUTO/MONO

ENTER : Enter

5 : Cursor Up ∞ : Cursor Down 2 : Cursor Left 3 : Cursor Right

: Menu

TITLE/GUIDE

: CH Guide

OSD /PAGE

REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL.

TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT

AUDIO

INFO.

STATUS MULTI ZONE ZONE A/B

THEME FAVORITE

EXIT

LAST CHANNEL

Numeric buttons (0 to 9, +10,+100)

Use with F.SHIFT button :

3 : Input Select 6 : Select 7 : Alt. Audio 8 : Theme 9:Fav.

+10 : Info.

Button Layout

There may be certain devices which cannot be remote controlled by it.

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Chapter Four: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is how you determine what part of a complex system (like a home theater system) is at fault when the system isn’t working how you think it should. When you troubleshoot a system, you diagnose a problem by examining and eliminating possible causes until there’s only one left. Troubleshooting is easiest when you start with the most obvious, most common, and most likely and work from there.

Diagnosing your own problems can save you time and aggravation—the better you understand how to troubleshoot and adjust your own system, the less time you have to:

• spend on the phone with a customer service representative

• do without your receiver because it’s “in the shop” There are some basic steps to good troubleshooting:

1. Verify the exact conditions when the problem occurs.

This is the most important step in troubleshooting. Whether you fix it yourself or have to describe it to a technician, you are much more likely to really solve the problem if you know the exact circumstances surrounding the problem. For example, if you don’t hear anything through the speakers, it’s useful to know if it only happens when you are listening to CDs. Knowing that eliminates the speakers themselves as part of the problem. The more you know about when a problem occurs, the more likely it is that you or the technician can solve it.

2. Check each part of the signal’s path from source (such as a CD player) to speaker.

You may also want to test the assumptions you made in step 1: maybe you haven’t listened to your MD recorder in a while— is there no sound from it as well? This step will really help narrow down the possible causes. Test all your connected components and eliminate the ones where the problem doesn’t occur. When you’re done with this step, you’ll probably have found the problem.

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3. Go over all component connections slowly and methodically. Double-check the settings on your remote.

Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of the most common home entertainment problem: no sound. Use the Connec- tion and Setup Guide to double-check your connections for each component. This is especially important with VCRs, tape decks, MD recorders, and equalizers, where it’s very easy to swap the “play” and

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“record” connections. For the KRF-X7775D you should also check your Remote Control unit

settings carefully. Did you set the input to the correct component? (you can also check the front panel of the receiver) Are you trying to listen to an analog source using a digital connection?

4. Cables (especially old ones) go bad more frequently than components do.

Always suspect the cable before its component. For one thing, it’s easier to test: simply swap the cable with one connected to a component you know is working. If the problem component works now, it was the cable. You can generally purchase new cables at most home electronics stores, or via the Internet.

5. User error is more likely than component failure.

You probably don’t want to hear this, but it’s true. Use this manual to go over the steps to operate the receiver. Refer to the other components’ manuals as well.

6. Instruction manuals are your friend.

A good rule of thumb is to check the manual when something doesn’t work how you expected it to. If you read the manual before calling the store or taking the component back, you may find the solution to your problem much more quickly.

The rest of this chapter presents some common problems, grouped by type, and the steps you can take to resolve them.

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Sound

I don’t hear any sound at all

Check that:

• The volume is set at the proper level. See “Adjusting the Volume” on page␣ 10 of this manual.

• Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See “Muting Sound” on page␣ 16 of this manual.

• The proper input (e.g., CD player, Tuner, etc.) has been selected on the Remote Control unit. See “How Do I Operate Devices?” on page␣ 36 of this manual.

• The proper zone has been selected. See “How Do I Switch Control Modes?” on page 54 of this manual.

• The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR indicator on the receiver’s front panel will be lit). See “What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio Video Receiver?” on page␣ 2 of this manual.

• The input mode matches the input signal (e.g., analog vs. digital) that has been set. See “Switching Input Modes” on page␣ 23 of this manual.

• The correct Input Mode (e.g., Full Auto) has been set for the digital input. See “Input Modes” on page␣ 22.

• The correct speakers have been activated. See “Turning the Speakers On” on page␣ 9 of this manual.

Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is played.

• The optical cable may be bent. Use a new optical cable.

• Check that the optical cable connector is connected properly.

• Certain DVD player models inhibit digital output. Use analog cables with such a DVD player.

The 96k fs indicator does not light while a 96k fs compatible disc is being played.

• The indicator will not light unless the DVD player is properly set.

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Sound

I can’t hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the sound is abnormally low

Check that:

• All of the speaker wires are connected tightly, not short circuited. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• All of the speakers have been activated in the Setup Speakers menu.

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See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR monitor indicator on the receiver’s front panel will be lit). See “What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?” on page␣ 2 of this manual.

• The correct speakers have been activated. See “Turning the Speakers On” on page␣ 9 of this manual.

• The correct listen mode has been selected. See “What are Listen Modes?” on page 18 of this manual.

I can’t hear sound from my surround or center speakers

Check that:

• The proper surround play mode (Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, DSP, MPEG, DTS NEO:6, DTS, DTS-ES or Dolby Digital) has been selected. See “What are Listen Modes?” on page␣ 18 of this manual.

• All of the speaker wires are connected tightly. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby Pro Logic is selected

Check that the program (e.g., TV show, radio station, VCR tape) is in stereo. Programs in mono play only through the center speaker when the receiver is in the Dolby Pro Logic listen mode.

A DTS-ES encoded source is played but it is not decoded in DTS-ES.

• DTS-ES decoding in playback is not available if THX is set to THX Surround EX On, THX Surround EX Auto or THX is On. Set THX to Off. See “To Set the THX Mode” on page 24 of this manual.

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Sound

A Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded source is played with THX Surround EX set to “Auto”, but the source is not reproduced in 6.1channel audio.

• Some encoded sources (discs) do not contain the recording of the encoding identification signal. To reproduce such sources in 6.1-channel audio, set THX Surround EX to ON. See “To set the THX Mode” on page 24 of this manual.

Sound from one (or more) of my components is abnormally loud or soft

Adjust the analog input level for that component: See “Adjusting the Input Level” on page␣ 15 of this manual.

I can’t hear sound from some of my laser discs

Check that the disc contains a digital soundtrack (the disc’s cover will bear a “digital sound” logo). Some older laser discs contain only analog soundtracks. If the disc does not have a digital soundtrack, change the input type to Analog. See “Switching Input Modes” on page␣ 23 of this manual and also read the manual of your laser disc player.

There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on my VCR or tape deck

Check that:

• The audio cables are connected properly for the component.

• The source is connected via an analog jack set . See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• Analog has been set as the input mode. Digital inputs such as Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG need to be downmixed into two channels for recording to analog media (such as VHS or audio tape). See “Digital to Analog Recording” on page␣ 48.

The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start to play from a Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or MPEG source

• Some DVD players simply have intermittent start-up sound.

• Check that the correct digital cable is being used. The cable must be a

digital coaxial or optical cable. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

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Sound / Video

With a Dolby Digital program or DTS program, the loud sounds aren’t very loud and the quiet sounds aren’t very quiet

Check that volume extremes are not automatically being balanced. See “Midnight Theater Function” on page␣ 16 of this manual.

All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs

• Check that Digital has been set as the input mode. DTS discs do not

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output analog sound. See “Switching Input Modes” on page␣ 23.

• DTS discs can only be played in Zone A

I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input

Check that:

• The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

Sound is intermittent

Attach the provided protective cap to the unused OPTICAL inputs. If the light from a fluorescent lamp or direct sunlight enters through this con-

nector, the played audio will be intermittent.

I can’t hear any sound in Zone B

Check that:

• Multiple Zones is activated.

• The volume in Zone B is turned up. See “Operating Devices in Zone B?” on page␣ 55 of this manual.

• The Zone B speakers are turned on if using Speaker B outputs for Zone B (as opposed to Second Zone Pre Outs). See “Turning the Speakers On” on page␣ 9 of this manual.

• The source is connected via an analog jack set (digital inputs are not sent to Zone B). See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

Video

I can’t see the program I’m playing on the TV. There wasn’t any video output to my VCR when I recorded

• Check that the video source and TV are connected via the same type

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Video/Remote Control unit

• Check that the correct video input on the TV is selected.

• Check that the video software you record does not have copy guard protection.

• All Zone B inputs must be composite. S-Video is not supported in Zone B.

Remote Control unit

My Remote Control unit is slow to respond—sometimes I have to press buttons or select commands several times

• If Remote Control unit is in sleep mode (the screen is blank), the first button press “wakes it up”. The second press performs the action.

• Your Remote Control unit supports 2-way communication with the receiver. If the 2-way communication indicator on the front of the receiver is lit, Remote Control unit is receiving information. It cannot transmit your new command until it is finished receiving information from the receiver.

My Remote Control unit is not responding

• Make sure you are within the operating range for Remote Control unit. See “Remote controllable range” on page␣ 7 of this manual.

• Replace the batteries. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• If you’re using an IR receiver, make sure it is connected properly and turned on. See Chapter four of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• Check the contrast of the LCD display is adjusted properly. See “How Do I Adjust the LCD Display” on page 50.

• When the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, “RF OFF” will be displayed. In this condition, the main unit can not receive remote control signals. Press the RF ON/ OFF (INPUT MODE) button again for at least 2 seconds to display "RF ON". See page 49 of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• If you want to use Remote Control unit by setting the control mode to Zone B, make sure that the Multi-Zone function is On. If this function is Off, you cannot control Zone B from Remote Control unit.

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Receiver/Tuner

I want to clear all the items in Remote Control unit and make it to the factory-set default condition.

1. Remove the batteries.

2. While holding the simultaneously, load the batteries.

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After the above, all settings are reset to the factory settings.

The RF remote control function does not work.

• Connect the antenna. See page 33 of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• Make sure that the correct RF band is selected. See page 43 of the

Connections and Setup Guide.

• The operation range of the Remote Control unit will be influenced according to the material of the obstacles between the Remote Control unit and the receiver. Please confirm that there is no such influence.

• Make sure that no interference from electrical appliances occurs.

(function up) button and button

Receiver/Tuner

My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is flashing

Your receiver is in the “protection” mode. Check that:

• The speaker system’s impedance is not too low. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

• The speaker wires are not short-circuited. Test the wires as follows to find the shorted wire and replace it:

1 Turn off the receiver, disconnect the positive and negative speaker

wires of the RIGHT FRONT speaker from the receiver, and turn the receiver back on.

2 If the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, replace this wire. 3 If the STANDBY indicator does not stop flashing, turn off the re-

ceiver, reconnect the speaker wires, and repeat the first step for the next speaker.

4 Continue until you have isolated and replaced the shorted wire.

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5 See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

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Receiver/Tuner

If none of the above solutions work, reset the microprocessor:

1. Turn the receiver off.

2. Unplug the receiver.

3. Plug it back in while pressing and holding the Power switch (you may need someone else to help you do this)

• The component set as input (Tuner is selected by default)—see “How Do I Operate Devices?” on page␣ 36 of this manual.

• The volume setting (-48dB is selected by default)—see “Adjusting the Volume” on page␣ 10 of this manual

• The tuner’s receiving band (FM is selected by default)— see “Radio Tuning” on page␣ 44 of this manual

• The tuner’s frequency (87.5MHz is selected by default)— see “Radio Tuning” on page␣ 44 of this manual

• The tuner’s preset memory—you will need to reset your stored radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations” on page␣ 45 of this manual)

• The surround setting—see “What are Listen Modes?” on page␣ 18 of this manual

• The speaker settings—you will need to reset your speaker settings ( see Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide)

Reset the cleared settings before operating the receiver again.

The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the receiver’s front panel flashes red continually, or stays red for more than 1 second at a time

Lower the analog input level for the source component you’re listening to. (Setting the proper input level eliminates distortion that occurs if a source component’s output level is too high. When this happens, the front panel CLIP indicator will flash red continually or remain red for periods of 1 second or longer. Occasional brief flashing of the CLIP indicator is okay). Adjust the analog input level for that component: See “Adjusting the Input level” on page␣ 15 of this manual.

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Receiver/Tuner

I can’t receive a radio station

Check that:

• The appropriate antenna is connected. See Chapter One of the Con-

nections and Setup Guide.

• The broadcast band is correct. See “Radio Tuning” on page␣ 44 of this manual.

• The tuner is set to the correct frequency. See “Radio Tuning” on

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page␣ 44 of this manual.

I’m getting a lot of static/interference

• Check whether the receiver or antenna is too close to a TV or other electrical appliance.

• Adjust the antenna for best reception.

• If you live in an area with weak FM signals, consider a rooftop FM antenna (available at any home electronics store).

When I press a button to tune to a preset station, the receiver does not respond

Check whether:

• The receiver has been unplugged for more than three days. If it has, your settings were cleared from the receiver’s memory. See “My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is flashing” on page␣ 76 of this manual.

• The Tuner input is selected. See “Radio Tuning” on page␣ 44 of this manual.

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Before Applying Power

Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

KRF-X7775D is designed for operation as follows.

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

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

*Other countries

................................ AC 110-120/220-240 V switchable

For United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

*For other countries 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.

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

AC voltage selector switch

Safety Precautions

Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

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 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.

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Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver

Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide for your new Kenwood audio-video receiver. This manual covers three models.

The KRF-X7775D offers 3 kinds of 5.1-channel digital surround sound decoding:

• Dolby Digital, for the hundreds of currently available Dolby Digital DVDs and LaserDiscs.

• DTS, a well-established multichannel format in movie theaters, is available for home theater on LaserDisc and DVD.

• MPEG Multichannel, a well-established multichannel format in movie theaters, is available for home theater on LaserDisc and DVD.

The KRF-X7775D also offers 2 kinds of 6.1-channel decoding:

• THX Surround EX technology reproduces a surround back channel from software which has been specially encoded with Surround EX.

• DTS-ES also creates a 6.1-channel surround environment by adding the surround back signal. The KRF-X7775D can handle both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 featuring recording of all channels in the digital discrete format and DTSES Matrix 6.1 featuring matrix encoding.

In addition, the KRF-X7775D offers the following surround features.

• DTS-NEO:6: This converts 2-channel signals into 6.1channel signals by means of a high-accuracy digital matrix decoder.

• Dolby Pro Logic II: This is advanced version of Dolby Pro Logic and features improved audio quality.

• THX Select: This corrects signals in order to reproduce a similar acoustic field to movie theaters in home use.

Use it to connect all your current audio and video components—the KRF-X7775D has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup.

It also includes Kenwood’s remarkable Remote Control unit —a graphical user interface without having to use your TV!

Other advanced features include 5 S-Video inputs and an optical and coaxial digital outputs for digital dubbing to MiniDisc or CD-R. For a match made in “dual-room heaven,” get the DPF-J9030, DPF-J9020 or DPF-J9010 changer.

D.R.I.V.E. circuit: This is a Kenwood original technology for reproducing signals with high resolution by instant switching of the internal filters according to the input signal. The KRF-X7775D incorporate a high performance DSP to provide very high resolution from a 32-bit DRIVE III circuit, achieving stereo audio reproduction with the best quality ever reached.

HDCD®: This is a new format of high-resolution recording. The KRF-X7775D is capable of reproducing CDs recorded in the HDCD format with high resolution and wide dynamic range.

Use it to connect all your current audio and video components—the KRF-X7775D has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup.

It also includes Kenwood’s remarkable LCD Remote Control unit.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX " and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”,

Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. ©Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: IN the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

are either registered trademarks or

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CHANNEL SPACE / DE-

EMPHASIS Switch

Not present for U.K. and Australia

The CHANNEL SPACE/ DE-EMPHASIS 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 CHANNEL

The above are additional trademarked names appearing in this manual. All other products named are trademarks of their respective companies.

Unpack your new receiver carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present:

SPACE/ DE-EMPHASIS setting is not matched to the area where the unit is to be used; for instance, if you move from area 1 to area 2 as shown in the table to the right or vice versa, desired reception of AM/ FM broadcasts is not expected. In this case, change the CHANNEL SPACE/ DE- EMPHASIS setting in accordance with the area corresponding to the table. The CHANNEL SPACE/ DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same time.

• When changing the setting of the CHANNEL SPACE/ DE-EMPHASIS switch, first unplug the power cord, and then reset the switch, plug the power cord back in, and turn the power switch on.

Unpacking

Area

USA, Canada, and South

American Countries

Other

Countries

CHANNEL SPACE DE-EMPHASIS switch

CHANNEL

SPACE freq.

FM : 100 kHz AM : 10 kHz

FM : 50 kHz AM : 9 kHz

GND

ANTENNA

EMPHASIS

FM 50kHz AM 9kHz

DE-

75 µs

50 µs

75 µs

50 µs

FM 100kHz AM 10kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE

Remote Control unit Batteries

AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna

AA (R6) × 4

123

456

789

2WAY LCD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

10 11 12

+10 0 +100

If any accessories are missing, or if the receiver is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your receiver was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the receiver in the future.

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Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices .... 1

Noting Your Devices ..............................................3

Connecting Your Speakers .................................... 4

To Connect Front Speakers Only To Connect Front and Surround Sound

Speakers What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? To Connect Surround Back Sound Speakers

What if I Have an Amplifier?................................. 8

Connecting Your TV ............................................ 10

To Connect a TV What if I Want to Watch TV without Turning

on the Receiver?

Table of Contents

To Connect a Kenwood 200-Disc CD

Changer

To Connect Any Other Primary CD Player or

Changer

To Connect a Secondary CD Player

Connecting Your DVD Player .............................. 18

To Connect a DVD Player

Connecting Your CD-R Recorder ........................ 20

To Connect an CD-R Recorder

Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary

Tape Deck .........................................................22

To Connect an MD Recorder To Connect a Primary Tape Deck To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck

Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player ......... 30

To Connect a Turntable/Record Player

Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR ..... 31

To Connect a Camcorder or Additional VCR Can I Connect an Additional VCR Perma-

nently?

What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System

Control Chaining)? ..........................................32

Connecting the Antennas .................................... 33

RF Remote Antenna FM Indoor Antenna FM Outdoor Antenna AM Loop Antenna What if I Have Cable Radio?

Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner ..... 12

To Connect a Cable TV Tuner with a Com-

posite (RCA) Video Output To Connect a Cable TV Tuner without a

Composite (RCA) Video Output To Connect a Satellite Tuner

Connecting Your VCR(s) ..................................... 14

To Connect a Primary VCR To Connect a Secondary VCR

Connecting Your Primary CD Player .................. 16

What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible CD

Player?

Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or

Tape Deck .........................................................24

To Connect a Secondary CD Player To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck

Connecting Your Laser Disc Player

(with AC-3 RF Output) ..................................... 26

To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc

Player

Connecting Your Laser Disc Player

(without AC-3 RF Output) ............................... 28

To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc

Player

Chapter Two: Setting Up Remote Control

Unit ..................................................... 34

Installing the Batteries ........................................ 34

Resetting the Remote Control Unit ..................... 34

Basic Operation of Remote Control Unit ........... 35

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Table of Contents

Setting Up Speakers ............................................ 36

Speaker Placement Selecting Speakers Balancing the Speaker Volumes Bass Peak Level Adjusting the Speaker Distances

Identifying Components for Remote Control Unit

.......................................................................... 39

If a device cannot be remote controlled with

any code in the list, or to add remote

control target functions...

Chapter Three: Using Receiver’s Front

Panel to Set Up the Speakers .............. 44

Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones

............................................................. 46

Making Connections ........................................... 47

Scenario 1: Surround Sound in Zone A only/

Stereo in Zone A and Stereo in Zone B

(Using the Receiver’s Speaker B Outputs) Scenario 2: Surround Sound in Zone A and

Stereo in Zone B (Using a Stereo Amplifier

in Zone B) Both Scenarios: Connecting a Second TV/

Monitor

Chapter Five: Specifications .................... 50

Warnings KRF-X7775D Specifications

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Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices

Connections

Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices

Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X7775D Connection and Setup Guide. This chapter guides you through connecting your home entertainment devices to your new Kenwood audio-video receiver.

Once all your devices are connected, you can set up the Remote Control unit (see Chapter Two).

Refer to the following pages for details on connecting these devices:

Speakers page␣ 4 TV page␣ 10 VCR(s) page␣ 14 CD Player, Kenwood 200-Disc Changer page␣ 16 DVD Player page␣ 18 CD-R Recorder page␣ 20 MD Recorder page␣ 22 Tape Deck(s) page␣ 22 Laser Disc Player page␣ 26 Turntable page␣ 30 Camcorder/Second VCR page␣ 31 Antennas page␣ 33

All necessary cables should be provided with your home entertainment device (not with your new receiver). If you do not have the correct cables, you may purchase these cables from any home entertainment store.

To make coaxial digital connections, be sure to use a highquality digital audio cable, not a standard audio cable.

Do not plug in the receiver or any other device to AC power until all connections have been made. Once all devices have been connected, you may plug them in and provide power.

Important:

Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.

Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater than, shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm

Do not install your receiver where direct sunlight or high frequency fluorescent lighting can shine directly into the remote sensor. This can cause your new receiver to malfunction.

Before You Begin

This manual covers the most common and standard connections to the receiver. Because of its versatility, you may decide to connect your devices differently.

Video Connections

The KRF-X7775D has three kinds of video input jacks for the Composite video, S-Video and Component video signals.

The signals input at one of these three kinds of jacks can be output at the VIDEO REC OUT and MONITOR OUT jacks of the receiver only in the same signal format as they were input. (This receiver does not incorporate the facility for conversion between video signal formats.)

• If all of your video devices and TV have S-Video jacks, we suggest that you use them exclusively, since it will provide superior video performance.

• If only some of your video devices and TV have S-Video jacks, you can still use them for those devices and the TV. Use the composite jacks for your devices that don’t have S-Video jacks. In this case you’ll also have to connect the receiver’s composite Video Monitor output to your TV for your non S-Video devices.

• If your TV doesn’t have S-Video devices, you can’t use SVideo connections for any of your video devices. Use the composite jacks exclusively.

• If your video devices and TV have component video jacks, we suggest that you use them exclusively, since it will provide superior S-video performance.

• Each of the video source components connected to the Composite video, S-Video and Component video inputs of the receiver should also be connected to the TV using the same kind of signal connection as it is connected to the receiver.

• It is not possible to record the video from a video source component that is connected to the receiver using only the Component video connection. The source to be recorded should be connected using the Composite video or S-Video connection according to the signal(s) output to the recording component.

• It is not possible to record the video from a video source component which is connected to the receiver using only the S-Video connection to a recording component equipped only with the Composite video input. In this case, both the video source and video recording components should be connected to the receiver using the Composite video connection.

If you plan on using the KRF-X7775D in a Dual-Zone application (see Chapter Four), you must use the composite video connections in addition to any component video and S-Video connections for all source components. Only video sources connected to the receiver with composite video connections can be viewed in the second zone.

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Zone B pre out jacks

COAXIAL

SUB WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

DVD

CD1

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X7775D.

Note that some component jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a video component with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO2 video component jacks and the digital cable to the VIDEO2 digital optical jack.

CENTER

SPEAKER

(6–16Ω)

SURROUND SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

A B

FRONT SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

CENTER

VIDEO

3 IN

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

R LR L

S VIDEO

Pre out jacks

R L

PRE OUTZONE B PRE OUT

REC

OUT

PLAY

REC

OUT

PLAY

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

VIDEO

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

DVD

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

FRONT

DVD/ 6CH.

INPUT

CENTER

R L

AUDIO

Supplemental infrared receiver and sensor jacks (for U.K. and U.S. military)

IR OUT

PHONO

CD1

REC OUT

MD/

TAPE1

PLAY

REC OUT

CD2/

TAPE2

PLAY

REC OUT

CD-R

PLAY

IR RECEIVER

REMOTE

DC12V 20mA

FM 75Ω

IR RECEIVERINDVD CONTROL

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

DC12V

20mA

R L

AUDIO

IR OUT

LCD

REMOTE

MONITOR

LCD

System control jacks

SYSTEM

SL16 TEXT

CONTROL

75 µs

50 µs

GND

ANTENNA

AM 9kHz FM 50kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE

AM 10kHz FM 100kHz

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED TOTAL

90W 0.75A MAX.

AC 110 — 120V

AC 220 — 240V

The shape of plugs

are different between countries

AC voltage selector switch (only for some areas)

Digital jacks (coaxial and optical)

Video component jacks

Audio component jacks

Antenna jacks

Channel space/FM deemphasis

switch

(only for some areas)

Speaker wire binding post

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Jack Set Device Manufacturer Model # Setup Code

PHONO

CD1

MD/TAPE1

CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR

CD-R

MONITOR OUT (TV on Remote Control unit)

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

Connections

Noting Your Devices

VIDEO3

DVD

Use this table and the diagram on the preceding page to plan your connections before you make them, or use it to record your connections as you make them.

If you will be connecting a DVD player or other component with a digital output, please refer to the following chart before choosing a video jack set:

If your digital cable is...

coaxial DVD, VIDEO2 or 3 optical DVD

Choose this jack set...

You will need this information later, when you set up your Remote control unit (see “Identifying Components For remote control unit Control” on page␣ 40). Recording this information now will save you additional trips behind your home entertainment cabinet. You will fill in the Setup Code column when you are setting up Remote control unit.

When playing Dolby Digital multichannel configuration, the connected audio signal should be the digital signal.

When playing a LaserDisc recorded in the Dolby Digital for-

mat, connect the AC-3 RF output to the receiver (See page 26).

or DTS-encoded software in

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Connecting Your Speakers

Connections

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

DVD

CD1

OPTICAL

R FRONT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

SUB WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

VIDEO

CENTER

VIDEO

3 IN

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

R LR L

SURROUND BACK

S VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

OUT

PLAY

MONITOR

OUT

PRE OUTZONE B PRE OUT

REC

R L

SURROUND

VIDEO

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

DVD

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/ 6CH.

INPUT

CENTER

SURROUND

R L

FRONT

R L

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

PHONO

CD1

REC OUT

MD/

TAPE1

PLAY

REC

OUT

CD2/

TAPE2

PLAY

REC

OUT

CD-R

PLAY

IR RECEIVER

DC12V 20mA

IR RECEIVERINDVD CONTROL

IR OUT

LCD

REMOTE

DC12V

20mA

R L

AUDIO

MONITOR

SURROUND

IR OUT

LCD

REMOTE

FM 75Ω

GND

ANTENNA

SL16 TEXT

50 µs

AM 9kHz FM 50kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE

SYSTEM

CONTROL

75 µs AM 10kHz FM 100kHz

CENTER

A B

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

(6–16Ω)

SURROUND SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED TOTAL

90W 0.75A MAX.

AC 110 — 120V

AC 220 — 240V

L FRONT

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Connecting Your Speakers, continued

Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connec-

tions have been made.

To Connect Front Speakers Only:

If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (as opposed to surround sound), you may simply connect a single pair of speakers. To do so:

Using Banana Plugs (except for U.K.):

1. Tighten the speaker wire binding posts. If you do not tighten the posts, they will not conduct sound properly to the speakers.

2. Insert the plug from the positive jack on the RIGHT

FRONT speaker into the pin jack on the positive RIGHT FRONT post. Repeat for the negative plug.

3. Repeat step 2 for the positive and negative wires on the

LEFT FRONT speaker.

Using Bare Wires:

1. Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.

2. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT FRONT speaker into the U-shaped slot in the base of the positive RIGHT FRONT post. Lay the wire to the right of the post; that way, when you tighten the binding post, it will naturally twist the wire into the best connection. Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire on the RIGHT FRONT speaker as shown to the right.

3. Repeat step 2 for the positive and negative wires on the

LEFT FRONT speaker.

To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers:

To listen to the full surround sound that this receiver can put out, connect front speakers, center, left surround, and right surround speakers. To do so:

To reproduce more enriched bass, connect a subwoofer incorporating a power amplifier.

For the connections of the subwoofer and surround back speakers, see page 6 - 7.

Using Banana Plugs (except for U.K.):

1. Tighten the speaker wire binding posts. If you do not tighten the posts, they will not conduct sound properly to the speakers.

2. Follow the steps under “To Connect Front Speakers Only” on this page to connect the RIGHT and LEFT FRONT speakers.

3. Insert the plug from the positive jack on the CENTER speaker into the pin jack on the positive CENTER post. Repeat for the negative plug.

4. Insert the plug from the positive jack on the RIGHT

SURROUND speaker into the pin jack on the positive RIGHT SURROUND post. Repeat for the negative plug.

5. Repeat step 4 for the positive and negative wires on the

LEFT SURROUND speaker.

Using Bare Wires:

1. Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.

2. Follow the steps under “To Connect Front Speakers Only” on this page to connect the RIGHT and LEFT FRONT speakers.

3. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the CENTER speaker into the U-shaped slot in the base of the positive CENTER post, as shown to the right.

Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire.

4. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT SUR- ROUND speaker into the U-shaped slot on the base of the positive RIGHT SURROUND post. Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire.

5. Repeat step 4 for the positive and negative wires on the

LEFT SURROUND speaker.

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Never short circuit the + and - speaker wires. Do not switch the left and right speaker wires or swap the +

and - wires on the binding posts. The speakers must have a nominal impedance of between

6Ω and 16Ω.

Using Bare Wires

1. Loosen post

2. Insert wire

3. Tighten post

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Connecting Your Speakers, continued

Connections

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

DVD

CD1

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

SUB WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

VIDEO

CENTER

VIDEO

3 IN

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

R LR L

SURROUND BACK

S VIDEO

MONITOR

REC

OUT

PLAY

REC

OUT

PLAY

OUT

PRE OUTZONE B PRE OUT

R L

SURROUND

VIDEO

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

DVD

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/

6CH.

INPUT

CENTER

R L

FRONT

R L

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

R SURROUND BACK

Power Amp.

IR RECEIVERINDVD CONTROL

IR OUT

LCD

REMOTE

DC12V 20mA

R L

AUDIO

PHONO

CD1

REC OUT

MD/

TAPE1

PLAY

REC OUT

CD2/

TAPE2

MONITOR

PLAY

REC OUT

CD-R

PLAY

IR OUT

IR RECEIVER

LCD

REMOTE

DC12V 20mA

FM 75Ω

GND

ANTENNA

SL16 TEXT

50 µs

AM 9kHz FM 50kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE

SYSTEM

CONTROL

75 µs AM 10kHz FM 100kHz

L SURROUND BACK

CENTER

SPEAKER

(6–16Ω)

SURROUND SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

A B

FRONT SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED TOTAL

90W 0.75A MAX.

AC 110 — 120V

AC 220 — 240V

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