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DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER
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KAF S500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this amplifier 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 (e
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking U.S.-Military .................................................... AC 110 - 240 V Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. How to use this manual Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Preparations Shows
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Before applying the power Special features DSP surround modes True home theater sound The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates This amplifier incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode CLUB”, “STADIUM” , “DISCO”and “THEATER”. It is compatible with according to your equipment or the software you are going to play an
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Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power .............................. 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Special features ................................................. 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................. 5 Names and func
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). instructions. These safety and operating instructions shoul
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a 18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
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Names and functions of parts Main unit DIGITAL Listen Mode MUTE Sleep indicators indicator indicator indicator DOLBY DEX NEO:6 DSP TS MUTE DIGITAL RDS PTY ST. TUNED L CR DOLBY PLII AUTO DTS -ES AAC Speaker selection FM/AM LFE SW DISCRETE kHz indicators MATRIX 6.1 LS S BS RS MHz ACTIVE EQ. ACTIVE EQ. indicator Display DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER KAF-S500 D D AV CONTROL CENTER PUSH OPEN STEREO LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE ACTIVE EQ. STANDBY PHONES AUX OPTICAL L -AUDIO -R Inside of FRONT AUX jacks' door
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Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. • $ 1 2 3 % 4 ^ & 5 * ( ) ¡ 6 ™ 7 £ If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, ¢ the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses. 8 ∞ § 9 ¶ 0 ! • @ ª # º ! 1/¡ keys ¤‹ ¡ TRIM %/fi keys % 1 SOURCE key § These keys functio
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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 to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD/CD, VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks for components you are connecting. digital audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD/CD, connections are completed. VIDEO 2 and F
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet L L L IN OUT R R R OPT 1 OPT 2 DVD/CD IN- VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 Monitor TV Video input (Yellow RCA pin cords) VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO IN 3 OUT Video output Satellite or component with DTS, Dolby Digital, OUT Optical fiber cable or PCM DIGITAL OUT Audio OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT outputs (AUDIO) DVD player (e.g. DVF-S500) OUT or CDplayer Video output OUT Optical fiber cable Audio outputs OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Video deck OUT
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers ( for HTB-S500 system) Connect terminals of same color between rear panel and speakers. Also use speaker cord which have same colored tube as terminal. White lined wire is for + polarity. To AC wall outlet SUB/W CENTER REAR FRONT BS R L R L KENWOOD KENWOOD KENWOOD Center Speaker Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or Back Surround Speaker KENWOOD KENWOOD Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Right Left Back Surround speaker with the
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers ( for KAF-S500 ) Powered subwoofer When you connect Back Surround speaker to SUB/W BS terminal, connect Powered Subwoofer to this terminal. SUB WOOFER To AC wall outlet SUB/W CENTER REAR FRONT BS R L R L KENWOOD Center Speaker KENWOOD KENWOOD Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or Back Surround Speaker(option) Recommend to connect Subwoofer to this terminal but KENWOOD KENWOOD if you wish to connect to a Back Surround speaker with the SETUP of "
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Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Center speaker Subwoofer KENWOOD KENWOOD KENWOOD 3 Insert the cord. 4 Release the lever. Front speakers (L,R) Listening position Surround speakers (L,R) Back surround • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. speaker • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker (option) cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic
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Setting up the system Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks Preparing the remote control The FRONT AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components Loading the batteries such as a camcorder or a video game. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. PHONES AUX OPTICAL PTI T L-AUDIO -R • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote co
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Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings The flow of the SETUP is as follows: To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the amplifier’s listen- ing modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below. SP SETUP TEST TONE DISTANCE DIMMER EXIT 6ch AMP setting Front Dimmer AUTO MANUAL Subwoofer Center L L R Front Surround C C Center Back R Surround Surround RS LS RS Subwoofer Back BS BS Surround LS
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Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the TRIM%/fi keys to select the appropriate center ! Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. speaker setting. • The subwoofer remix setting indication ”REMIX” appears. • If subwoofer is turned off, subwoofer re-mix setting is not visible. If you selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML : An average size center speaker is DOLBY DEX NEO:6 DSP TS MUTE DIGITAL ST. L CR DOLBY PLII AUTO connected to the amplifier. DTS -ES AAC LFE SW DISCRETE
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Preparing for surround sound • Press the FRONT key each time to select Front L or Front R channel. • Press the CENTER or SW key to select center or subwoofer channel. • Press the REAR key to select surround channel. And use the REAR key for the following displays. 1 LS : Surround L channel. 2 BS : Back surround channel. 3 RS : Surround R channel. 4 Press the SET UP key again. • The test tone is turned off and return to the main setup displays. Input the distance to the speakers. 6 1 Measure the
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Normal playback Listening to a source component Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL (POWER) INPUT MODE POWER INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME%¥fi Turning on the amplifier Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) 1 and AV AUX key to select the source you want to listen to. 1 Turn on the power to the related components. Selecting a source using each key. 2 Turn on the power to this amplifier by pressing the 1 “DVD/CD” (P
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Normal playback Adjusting the sound Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. VOLUME CONTROL Press the MUTE key. Blinks DOLBY DEX NEO:6 DSP TS MUTE DIGITAL DOLBY PLII DTS -ES AAC DISCRETE MATRIX 6.1 ACTIVE EQ. ACTIVE EQ. To cancel PHONES Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off. • MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the pressing VOLUME CONTROL knob (or VOLUME %/fi keys). POWER ACTIVE EQ mode ACTIVE EQ You can enjoy a more impressive sound
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Recording Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) to select the source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record. • Connect analogue audio outputs to this Amplifier. 0 2 Start playback, then start recording. EN 20 20 03.8.24, 10:55 PM
