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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KRF-V4550D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-4967-10 01 MA (E2) 0009
*4967/01-/EN 1 3/19/01, 6:33 PM
Additional Information Operations Preparation
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Preparations Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking 2 U.S.A. and Canada ......................................................... AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put Australia .......................................................................... AC 240 V only aside so they will not be lost. Europe and U.K. .....................................
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Before applying the power Contents Maintenance of the unit 3 When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may safe operation. cause discoloration. Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 In regard to co
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual Special features 4 This manual is divided into three sections, Preparations, Operations, True home theater sound and Additional Information. This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround Preparations mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the play and enjoy! ∞ r
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, PRO LOGIC Input display, 5 indicator Preset channel display, AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator Surround mode display Band indicators S.DIRECT indicator Speakers' indicator AUTO indicator MEMO. indicator MUTE indicator ST. indicator TUNED indicator RDS indicators MONITOR indicator DOWN MIX indicator Speaker selection indicators 3 STEREO indicator Input channel indicators STEREO indicator Output channel indicators Display 1 POWER key ^ 7 DIMMER
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 6 POWER RECEIVER 1 Numeric keys £ 7 DISC SKIP key $ LISTEN MODE key § If CD or MD is selected as the input source, Use to select the listening mode. If CD is selected as the input source, this key these keys function as numeric keys. If functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. RETURN key tuner is selected as the input source, these A/B key Use to operate other components. keys are used to call up station presets. % ENTER key If
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure 7 to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch and VIDEO2 inputs each include jacks for digital components you are connecting. audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connections are completed. connec
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting audio components 8 SYSTEM CONTROL jacks # To AC wall outlet VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks You can connect an equal- izer in Monitor mode, or a video component in Video 2 mode. OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ( IN OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD player Moving Coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when OUT another equilizer amplifier is connected. Record
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Setting up the system Connecting video components 9 IN OUT IN OUT Video deck Audio inputs Video inputs and outputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) OUT OUT DVD player or LD player Monitor TV VIDEO IN Video Inputs (Yellow RCA pin cord) A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks. *4967/01-/EN 9 3/19/01, 6:33 PM Preparations
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 10 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 FRONT SURROUND OUT L/R OUT L/R CENTER OUT DVD player SUBWOOFER OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL (Yellow RCA DIGITAL pin cord) OUT (AUDIO) To switch the speakers off , press the MUTE key. CAUTION Be sure to adhere followings or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard
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Setting up the system Digital connections 11 The digital in jacks can accept Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 7 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) CD player Optical fiber cable COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Component with a Dolby Digital, or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL Conne
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas 12 AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied loop antenna is used for indoors. Place it as far as possible The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For stable signal from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Disconnect the direction for best reception. indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors. FM antenna terminal connections AM antenna t
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Setting up the system Connecting the system control 13 Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck con- Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD nected to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks. audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the Remote Control [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connectio
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Preparations Operations Additional Informatiion Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 14 • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. • 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. Speaker impedance 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. After confirming the speaker impedance ind
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Setting up the system Preparing the remote control 15 Speaker placement Loading the batteries 2 Insert the batteries. 1 Remove the cover. Center speaker Subwoofer 3 Close the cover. Front speaker Listening position Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a • I
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Preparations Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the appropriate center Speaker settings speaker setting. 16 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s If you selected "LRG" as the front speakers setting. listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings 1 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected (subwoofer, front, center, and surround speakers) as described below. to the receiver. 2 CNTR NML (normal): An average size center sp
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Normal playback Preparing for surround sound Input the distance to the speakers. Preparing for playback 4 17 1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. speakers. INPUT MODE ON/STANDBY AUTO Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Distance to front speakers: ____ feet (meters) Distance to center speaker: ____ feet (meters) Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet (meters) 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL to select the
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Operations Normal playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound 18 VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR SOURCE DIRECT SOUND PHONES MUTE VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKER INPUT SOUND SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL VOLUME BASS BOOST MUTE VOLUME Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source you want to 1 listen to. Adjusting the tone The input sources change as shown below: You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob an
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Recording Normal playback Recording audio (analog sources) 19 Muting the sound MONITOR The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. SP B TI.VOL L C R CLIP MUTE LFE SW RDS EON PTY LS SRS TP TA NEWS Blinks INPUT SELECTOR To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the "MUTE" indicator goes off. • Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the volume. Recording a music source When recording a music source, switch the VIDEO2/MONITOR setting to "MONITOR" . 7 SOURCE DIRECT pl
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Operations Recording Recording video 20 For A-REC mode: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than "VIDEO1") you want to record. AUTO SOUND AUTO SOUND DIGITAL DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. 2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record. kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED • Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source. 3 Start playback, then start recording. AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AUTO SOUND DIGITAL PRO LOGIC AM PRO LOGIC S.DIREC
