Kenwood KR-V9090, KR-V8090 User Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

KR-V9090

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

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KR-V8090

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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

Preparations

Operations

About the supplied remote control . . .

Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several
operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In
order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain
a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.

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Remote Control

Other

Getting started

Before applying the power

2

Units are designed for operation as follows.

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

For the United Kingdom

Preparations

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.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Blue : Neutral

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

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

IMPORTANT

Brown : Live

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE

Batteries are supplied with this product. When

they empty, you should not throw away. In­stead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

Safety precautions

Operations

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

OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

Unpacking

Other

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your
unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the
unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1)AM loop antenna (1)

Batteries (R03/AAA) (4)

Remote control unit (1)

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Contents

Preparations

Operations

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

Getting started 2

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

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

Unpacking......................................................................................................................2

Special features 4

How to use this manual ................................................................................................5

Names and functions of parts 6
Setting up the system 8

Connecting the antennas ..............................................................................................8

Connecting audio components .....................................................................................9

Connecting video components ...................................................................................10

Connecting the system control...................................................................................11

Connecting the speakers ............................................................................................12

Preparing the remote control......................................................................................13

Preparing for surround sound 14

Surround setup............................................................................................................14

DSP mode setup .........................................................................................................16

Normal playback 18

Listening to a source component ...............................................................................18

Adjusting the sound ....................................................................................................19

Recording 22

Recording audio .......................................................................................................... 22

Recording video .......................................................................................................... 22

Listening to radio broadcasts 23

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ................................................................................. 23

Tuning radio stations by frequency (DIRECT tuning) ................................................. 24

Using RDS (Radio Data System).................................................................................25

Using the DISPLAY key ..............................................................................................25

Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY).......................................................26

Receiving preset RDS stations ...................................................................................26

Presetting radio stations manually..............................................................................27

Receiving preset stations ........................................................................................... 27

Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)...............................................................27

Tuning by program type (PTY search).........................................................................28

Reserving the desired information .............................................................................30

Ambience effects 32

Sound modes ..............................................................................................................32

Surround play .............................................................................................................. 33

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Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Other

Getting the most from your remote control 35

Registering setup codes for other components.........................................................35

Operating other components......................................................................................37

Changing (confirming) the operation mode ................................................................38

Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play) ....................................................39

Executing an automatic operation ..............................................................................41

Setup code correlation ................................................................................................42

FutureSet upgrade option (KR-V9090 only) ................................................................43

Set up code chart 45
In case of difficulty 55
Specifications 57
Remote operation of other components 58

Remote Control

Other

Special features

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

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True home theater sound

Preparations

Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control

Operations

This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select
a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ¤

Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked .
The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in directivity enhancer circuit to control the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel
audio signals and reproduce a real sense of sound motion .
The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound
motion even when only the front and center speakers are used.

New DSP surround modes

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

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

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Dual IR emitters

This remote control has two IR emitters: one to send commands in a straight line over long distances, allowing you to control
the receiver and your other components from farther away; and one for wide dispersion of commands in a closer proximity,
for near-field operation even when the remote control is not pointed directly at the respective component. #

MACRO play

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

FutureSet, automatic update feature (KR-V9090 only)

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

Other

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner

The receiver is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to
automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name
of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type. §

PTY (Program TYpe) search

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

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EON (Enhanced Other Networks) reservation

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

Special features

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage

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

How to use this manual

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

Preparations

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

Operations

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

Remote Control

Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the remote control.
We've designed this remote control to integrate your entire audio/video system and let you operate all of your entertainment components
— your TV, VCR, LD player, CD player, etc. Remember that before you can use the remote control to operate these components, they
must be registered with a proper setup code.

Other

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

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Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Other

Names and functions of parts

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

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Preparations

1

Operations

Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,

RDS indicators Band indicators

Surround mode display

SURROUND

indicator

M.INPUT indicator

(KR-V9090 only)

DSP indicator

MEMORY indicator

AC-3

M. INPUT

TA NEWS INFO.
RDS EON PTY

TP SP.

B

A

A

B

Speaker indicators

******* **;

FM

AM

kHz

MHz

3 STEREO indicator

S.DIRECT indicator

SURROUND

3 STEREO

S. DIRECT

MEMORY

DSP

AUTO

LOUDNESS

STEREO

TUNED

LOUDNESS indicator

AUTO indicator
STEREO indicator

TUNED indicator

Display

2 4 9 0 @ #3 5 76 ! $

AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090

LEVEL INDICATOR

ON/STANDBY

POWER

-ON –OFF

PHONES

TA/NEWS/INFO

SPEAKERS

A

PTY DISPLAY

B

STANDBY

1234 567890

DIRECT MEMORY

TRAITR

thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor

AUTO

TUNINGBAND BASS TREBLE

8

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO

STEREO DSP

+10/

PTY SEARCH

LOUDNESS SOURCE DIRECT

DIMMER

CENTER MODE

Full Digital Decoding

MUTE

LEVEL CONTROL

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

MUTE

AV AUX

DOWN UP

-

AUDIO - R

L

VIDEO

1 POWER key *

Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.

2 ON/STANDBY ( ) key *

Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY
when the POWER is turned ON.

3 RDS keys ∞ •º
4 Numeric keys
5 STANDBY indicator
6 LEVEL indicator &

Other

Lights when the level of the signal being
input is too high.

7 MUTE indicator (
8 LOUDNESS key (

Use to activate the frequency weighting
network.

9 STEREO key ‹

Use to cancel the surround mode.

0 PRO LOGIC key ‹

Use to turn on the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
mode.

! DOLBY 3 STEREO key ‹

Use to turn on the DOLBY 3 STEREO
mode.

@ DSP key ‹

Use to turn on, or switch, the DSP mode.

# INPUT SELECTOR knob *

Use to select the input sources.

$ VOLUME CONTROL knob *
% PHONES jack )

Use for headphone listening.

^ SPEAKERS A/B keys *

Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF.

& DIRECT key ¢

Use to tune radio stations directly by nu­merical input.

* MEMORY key §¶

Use to store radio stations in the preset
memory.

( AUTO key £

Use to select the auto tuning mode.

∞ §¶• ª% ^)(*&™£¡¢

) BAND key £

Use to select the broadcast band.

¡ TUNING keys £

Use to tune in radio broadcasts.

™ BASS key (

Use when adjusting the bass tone.

£ TREBLE key (

Use when adjusting the treble tone.

¢ LEVEL CONTROL keys (

Use to adjust the level of the selected
tone.

∞ DIMMER key

Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

§ CENTER MODE key $

Use to select the center mode.

¶ MUTE key (

Use to mute the sound.

• SOURCE DIRECT key )
ª AV AUX jacks 0

About the STANDBY indicator

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

Names and functions of parts

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

POWER

SHIFTMACRO

AUDIO

TVVIDEO

0

!
@

P. CALL P. CALL

4¢

8

BAND

6

7

MUTE

GUIDEREC

VOLUMETUNING/SKIP

#

$

LISTEN

MODE

SOUNDSUBWOOFER

%
^

FUNCTION

SHIFT

THEME FAVMENU

231

INFO ALT AUDTV/SAT/VID

564

REPEAT RANDOM+100

897

DISPLAY

0

SETUP

ENT+10

&
*

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Preparations

Operations

1 POWER key ‡

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

2 MACRO key ·

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

3 VIDEO selector key fi

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

4 Multi control keys I

Use to operate the selected component.

5 REC key I

Use to operate the selected component.

6 TUNING/SKIP key $I

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

7 SUBWOOFER key ›

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

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

8 FUNCTION SHIFT key I

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

9 Numeric keys I

Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote supplied with the compo­nent you are controlling.
To access the functions printed above the
keys, Press within 3 seconds of pressing
the FUNCTION SHIFT key. Function avail­ability varies for each component.

0 SHIFT key °

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

! TV selector key fi

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

@ AUDIO selector key fi

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

# GUIDE key I

Use to activate the OSD menu functions of
registered components.

$ VOLUME key *

Use to adjust the receiver volume.

% MUTE key (

Use to temporarily mute the sound.

^ SOUND key &

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

& LISTEN MODE key ›

Use to select the desired surround mode.

* SETUP key $

Use to adjust the surround setup.

Remote Control

Other

Setting up the system

Connecting the antennas

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Make connections as shown below.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Antenna terminal connections

Preparations

1 Push lever.

AM loop antenna

The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as
possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power
cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.

2 Insert cord.

3 Return lever.

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

AM loop antenna

Operations

FM indoor antenna

ANTENNA

FM indoor antenna

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

Other

AM

GND

FM75Ω

Use an optional antenna adaptor

FM outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

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

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Connecting audio components

Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, be sure
to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the
components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all
connections are completed.

6CH input (M.INPUT)

(KR-V9090 only)

AUX.6CH.INPUT

CENTER

L

R

SUB

SURROUND

FRONT

(KR-V9090 only)

Multi-channel decoder

(etc.)

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

WOOFER

Microcomputer malfunction

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

SYSTEM CONTROL jacks

For SYSTEM CONTROL connections to
KENWOOD components !

SYSTEM CONTROL

SYSTEM CONTROL
cord

ƒ

SL 16 XS 8

To AC wall outlet

SYSTEM CONTROL
switch

Shape of AC outlets

U.K.

Except for U.K.

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Preparations

OperationsOther

L

R

SIGNAL

GND

Record player

Caution regarding placement

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to
leave a space around the unit (from the
largest outer dimensions, including pro­jections) equal to, or greater than shown
below:
Left and right panels: 10 cm, Rear panel: 10
cm, Top panel: 50 cm

REC
OUT

PLAY

IN

AUDIO

VIDEO1 VIDEO3VIDEO2

PLAY

REC

IN

OUT

PLAY

IN

PLAY

IN

ADAPTOR

INOUT

OUT

Graphic equalizer

IN

PLAY

REC

Cassette deck or

¡

TAPE/MDCDPHONO

MD recorder

CD player

Notes

Notes

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

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

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

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Connecting video components

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Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the
components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Preparations

Video deck or video camera

Operations

Monitor TV

Yellow RCA
pin cord

VIDEO IN

VIDEO
OUT

(Front Panel)

AV AUX

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO L−AUDIO−R

VIDEO

VIDEO1 VIDEO3VIDEO2

PLAY

REC
OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO1 VIDEO3VIDEO2

PLAY

REC
OUT

AUDIO

OUT

To AC wall outlet

PLAY

PLAY

IN

IN

IN

PLAY

PLAY

IN

IN

IN

Other

Audio inputs and outputs

(Red and white RCA pin cords)

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

audio signals input to the AUX.6CH.INPUT. 9¡

OUT

OUT

LD player*

OUT

IN

Video deck

TV/CABLE tuner

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

Video inputs and outputs

(Yellow RCA pin cords)

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Connecting the system control

Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of
convenient system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown
below.

ƒ Mode : lets you combine f, ƒ, and F terminals

Mode : for terminals only

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

EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections

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

[SL16] [XS8]

[SL16]

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

[SL16] [

[

• In order to take advantage of the system control operations, the components must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CD player it must

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

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

XS] [XS8]

XS]

be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to the TAPE/MD jacks. When using more than one
CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system control.

when making system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.

Receiver

MD recorder

Cassette deck

CD player

Record player

SYSTEM
CONTROL
cord

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections

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

[SL16] [XS8]

SL16]

[

[

SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]

SL16] [XS] [XS8]

[

[XS]

Receiver

MD recorder

Cassette deck

CD player

Record player

SYSTEM
CONTROL
cord

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Preparations

OperationsOther

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

Notes

Notes

SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Remote Control

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

Automatic Operation (except [XR] equipment)

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

Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)

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

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

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

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

SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]

You can easily change the system control mode by adjusting the
position of the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel.
Do this operation after completing all connections.

For [SL16] For [XS8]

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

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

Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components

SL 16 XS 8

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

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

Connecting the speakers

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Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure.

Preparations

Front Speakers A

Right

ª··ª

Operations

RL

FRONT SPEAKERS

• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.

• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the
speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the
sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Be sure to connect the speakers correctly.

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

Speaker impedance

When only one pair of speakers is connected to

Left

Front speaker impedance:

KR-V9090: (A OR B: 4–16 Ω, A AND B: 8–16 Ω)
KR-V8090: (A OR B: 4–16 Ω, A AND B: 8–16 Ω)

+

−

A

C

CENTER SPEAKER

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

Center Speaker

ª

·

Center speaker impedance:

KR-V9090: (4–16 Ω)
KR-V8090: (4–16 Ω)

Other

PRE OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

Powered

subwoofer

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

+

−

B

RL

FRONT SPEAKERS

RL

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

ª·

Surround
Speakers

Right

(Be sure to connect both surround speakers)

Left

ª·

Surround speaker
impedance:

KR-V9090: (4–16 Ω)
KR-V8090: (8–16 Ω)

Setting up the system

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

PRE OUT connections

This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power
amplifier as shown in the example below. Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the
speaker.
Be sure to set one of the SPEAKERS keys (either A or B) to the ON position when using the PRE OUT jacks.

PRE OUT

SURROUND CENTER

Surround
Speakers

Power amp

SUB
WOOFER

Power amp

Center Speaker

Powered
Subwoofer

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Preparations

Preparing the remote control

Loading the batteries

1 Remove the cover.

1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks.

Notes

Notes

2. Replace all four batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate or if the
remote control blinks 5 times when you push a key. The remote control is designed to retain set up codes in memory while you change
batteries. Failure to change batteries after receiving the 5 blink battery warning signal may cause all the memory to be lost (KR-V8090 only).

3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction.

Operating distance

2 Insert the batteries.

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

OperationsOther

3 Close the cover.

Remote sensor

This remote control has two IR emitters: one to send commands
in a straight line over long distances, allowing you to control the
receiver and your other components from farther away; and one
for wide dispersion of commands in a closer proximity, for near­field operation even when the remote control is not pointed
directly at the respective component.

10 m

6 m

30˚ 30˚

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

Preparing for surround sound

OBUsN

SURROUND

To enhance the surround modes, various parameters can be
set up to accomodate the speaker system used and the

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

Preparations

Surround setup

Select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode.

1

PRO LOGIC

Operations

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Recommended speaker installation

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

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

Lights

SURROUND

LORPOGIC

When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected

Other

Select the CENTER MODE.

2

Turn on the SUBWOOFER.

3

1 Press to select SUB ON (OFF).

2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the

remote to select "ON" (or "OFF" if you did
not connect a subwoofer).

CENTER MODE

SETUP

TUNING/SKIP

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

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

speaker.

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

speaker.

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

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

Display when the subwoofer setting is selected

Preparing for surround sound

T sETL

SURROUND

- -- 15

SURROUND

hcL+2dB

SURROUND

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Adjust the speaker volume.

4

1 Press to select TEST TONE.

2 Adjust the level of the speaker emitting

the test tone. Each speaker should pro­duce the test tone at the same volume
level as the front speakers.

Adjust the delay time.

5

1 Calculate the delay time suitable for your

listening room (see below).

2 Press to select delay time.

To increase

To decrease

SETUP

TUNING/SKIP

SETUP

Initial display when the test tone is selected

•The buzzing test tone moves once every 1.5 seconds.

1 "TEST L" :Front speaker, left channel.
2 "TEST C" : Center speaker.
3 "TEST R" : Front speaker, right channel.
4 "TEST RS" :Surround speaker (right).
5 "TEST LS" : Surround speaker (left).

• For KR-V8090 the “TEST RS” and “TEST LS” displays are replaced by
“TEST S” and the test sound is emitted from the right and left surround
speakers simultaneously.

Display when the test tone is output from the left speaker

•Be sure to adjust from your listening position.

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

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

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Preparations

3 Adjust the delay time.

TUNING/SKIP

To increase

To decrease

4 Press SETUP again to quit.

5 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to

its original operating mode.

VIDEO

How to calculate the proper delay time

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

Front

speakers

Am

Bm

Surround speakers

Display when delay time is selected

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

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

What is delay time?

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

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

1 Use the delay time calculation chart on the right.

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

2 Use the following formula for calculation.

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

20

23

26

29
29
29

8

7

6

A (m) B (m)

29
29

5

4

23

26

23

26

23

26

23

26

23

26

23

3

2

17
17
17
17
17
17
17

16
16
16
16
16
16

3

2

1

5

4

7

6

20
20
20
20

20

20
20

1

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Preparations

DSP mode setup

Select a DSP mode.

1

DSP

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KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

• The following adjustments (effect level, wall type, and room size) are

common for all DSP modes. If necessary these modes can be adjusted
again according to your preference after listening to the surrround
effect they produce.

•The subwoofer, center mode and test tone adjustments made in the

PRO LOGIC mode are automatically applied to the DSP modes.$

Lights

Operations

2

Other

3

Adjust the EFFECT level.

1 Press to select EFFECT.

2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the

remote to select the level you desire.

Adjust the WALL type.

1 Press to select WALL.

SETUP

TUNING/SKIP

SETUP

DSP

NAERA

When the "ARENA" DSP mode is selected

DSP

ECFFET 3

Display when the EFFECT level setting is selected

•The EFFECT level is adjustable in 5 steps, 1 Ô 5 (larger number

represent a stronger effect).

DSP

L LAWHARD

Display when the WALL type setting is selected

2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the

remote to select the type you desire.

TUNING/SKIP

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

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KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

Adjust the ROOM size.

4

1 Press to select ROOM.

SETUP

2 Use the TUNING/SKIP +/– keys on the

remote to select the size you desire.

TUNING/SKIP

3 Press SETUP again to quit.

4 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to

its original operating mode.

VIDEO

DSP

M OORMED

Display when the ROOM size setting is selected

•The ROOM size is adjustable in 3 steps, "SML" (small), "MED"
(medium) and "LRG" (large).

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

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Preparations

Input level adjustment

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

1 Press the VIDEO, AUDIO, or TV key re-

peatedly to select the desired compo­nent.

2 Press to select IN LVL.

3 Select the smallest level required to ex-

tinguish the LEVEL INDICATOR.

To increase

To decrease

AUDIO

SOUND

TUNING/SKIP

TVVIDEO

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

The display changes as shown below:

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

SURROUND

VLLNI-3dB

Display when IN LVL is selected

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

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

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4 Press the SOUND key again to quit.

5 Press VIDEO once to return the remote to

its original operating mode.

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

Normal playback

A

VOL -6) dB

A

SP.

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Preparations

•Turn on the power to the related compo­nents.

•Set the POWER key to the ON position.

POWER

-ON –OFF

Listening to a source component

Turn on the receiver.

1

ON/STANDBY

POWER

SHIFTMACRO

AUDIO

TVVIDEO

8

P. CALL P. CALL

BAND

6

4¢

7

GUIDEREC

VOLUMETUNING/SKIP

MUTE

LISTEN
MODE

SOUNDSUBWOOFER

FUNCTION

SETUP

SHIFT

THEME FAVMENU

231

INFO ALT AUDTV/SAT/VID

564

REPEAT RANDOM+100

897

DISPLAY

ENT+10

0

ON/STANDBY

POWER

-ON –OFF

PHONES

KR-V9090/8090 (En/T)

AUDIO−VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KR-V9090

TA/NEWS/INFO. PTY DISPLAY

ABSPEAKERS

STANDBY

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DIRECT MEMORY

AUTO

TRAITR

thermally reactive advanced instantaneous transistor

INDICATOR

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO

STEREO DSP

LEVEL

LOUDNESS SOURCE DIRECT

MUTE

+10/

PTY SEARCH

DIMMER

LEVEL CONTROL

Keys or controls used in this operation.

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL

MUTE

CENTER MODETUNING BASS TREBLEBAND

DOWN UP

AV AUX

-

AUDIO - R

L

VIDEO

Operations

2

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

3

Select a speaker system.

SPEAKERSA

SP.

B

A

PHONO

A

B

Select the source you desire.

INPUT SELECTOR

A ON :Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK-

ERS A terminals on the rear panel.

B

B ON :Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAK-

ERS B terminals on the rear panel.

A+B ON :Sound from both the speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel.

A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting when

listening with headphones for stereo sound in all
playback modes.

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

The input sources change as shown below:

1 TUNER (Frequency display)
2 "PHONO"("PHONO"*)
3 "VIDEO1" ("SAT"*)
4 "VIDEO2" ("LD"*)
5 "VIDEO3" ("VCR"*)
6 "AV AUX"
7 "CD" ("CD"*)
8 "TAPE/MD" ("TAPE"*)

Start playback from the selected source.

4

Adjust the volume.

5

Decrease volume Increase volume

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN

* Once setup codes are registered in the remote control, the input name

display changes according to the name of the registered component.
Example: if you register a VCR at the VIDEO 1 jacks, "VCR1" appears
instead of "VIDEO 1". fi

• When using the remote control after initial setup, any inputs that have
not been registered with a setup code are deleted from the cyclic list
(except for the "AV AUX" VIDEO input). ‡

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

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Volume display