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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KRF-V8030D
VR-409
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and
sales area.
About the supplied remote control (RC-R0809)...
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
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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. China and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only Examin
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Before applying the power Contents 3 Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special features .................................................. 4 Names and functions of parts ................ 5 Setting up the system ...
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual Special features 4 This manual is divided in to four sections, Preparations, Operations, True home theater sound Other, and Remote Control. 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 Preparations enjoy! Á Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the re
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, PRO LOGIC Input display, indicator Preset channel display, DIGITAL indicator AUTO SOUND indicator 5 Surround mode display Speaker indicator S.DIRECT indicator Band indicators AUTO indicator FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO SP AB TI.VOL L C R MEMO. indicator AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO. CLIP MUTE LFE SW ST. MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. indicator RDS EON PTY kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED LS S RS TP TA NEWS MUTE indicator TUNED indicator DOWN MIX indicator MONITOR indi
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 6 1 2 SHIFT MACRO 3 MUSIC MOVIE TV $ 4 AV. POWER SYS. POWER 5 % 6 7 + + CH. VOL. ^ 8 CH. VOL. – – & MUTE DIMMER BASS BOOST LISTEN M. SOUND SUB.W. 9 * TITLE/GUIDE MENU TUNING ( 0 BAND ENTER RETURN OSD /PAGE /PAGE ) ! AUTO/MONO REC F.SHIFT LEARN @ Á
REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL. There are some cases in which keys (or 13 2 TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT ª
knobs) that have the same function on 46 5 the receiver and on the remote control AUDIO THEM
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown below. Connecting audio components When connecting the related system components, be sure 7 to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Shape of AC outlets Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. U.S.A. and Canada DTS disclaimer clause Australia DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which con
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting video components Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 8 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, About the S VIDEO be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section on the following page S Video jacks jacks carefully. PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO S VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MONITOR OUT Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. ÖI
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Setting up the system Digital connections Input mode settings 9 CD, DVD, VIDEO2, and VIDEO3 inputs each include jacks for digital The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM signals. audio input and analog audio input. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. connected component. If you have connected any digital components to the rec
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting to the AUX IN jacks Connecting the antennas 10 The AUX IN jacks are convenient for connection of video components AM loop antenna such as a camcorders and video games. 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. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. FM indoor antenna S VIDEO V AV AU
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Setting up the system Connecting the system control 11 Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck con- Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD nected to the 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 [XS-8], [XS] or [XR] connection mode.
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 12 Connection of banana plugs (For U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 1 Secure. 2 Insert. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • 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 unnatu- 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. ral with ambiguous aco
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Setting up the system Preparing the remote control 13 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 3 Press the SET UP or display operation 2 [Next] key to accept the Speaker settings setting. 14 • The front speakers setting indication (FRNT) appears. To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO SP A B TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, CLIP MUTE LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. RDS EON PTY kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED LS S RS center
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Preparing for surround sound Adjust the volume levels for the speakers. 3 Input level adjustment (analog sources only) 15 If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input Sit in your normal listening position and listen to the test tone. Adjust the level. volume levels for the speakers until all speakers seem to be equally loud. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or the 5/° keys to adjust the 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source who’s volume when the test tone
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Operations Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component 16 VOLUME CONTROL Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE ON/STANDBY AUTO POWER INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A/B MUSIC MOVIE Selecting the input mode VOLUME+/– If you have selected a component connected to the CD, DVD, VIDEO2, or VIDEO3 jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. 9 Selecting MD/TAPE Use the INPUT SELECTOR
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Normal playback Adjusting the sound 17 Muting the sound SOURCE DIRECT VOLUME CONTROL The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. SOUND Press the MUTE key. SP A B TI.VOL L C R CLIP MUTE LFE SW RDS EON PTY LS S RS TP TA NEWS Blinks To cancel MULTI CONTROL Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off. PHONES • Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the volume. SPEAKERS A/B SOURCE DIRECT playback (analog sources only) 5/°
Use this function to pass the source material d
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Operations Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Recording video 18 MONITOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”) you want to record. 2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record. • Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source. 3 Start playback, then start recording. • With certain video software, recording may not be normal due to the copy guard condition. ¤ INPUT SELECTOR Recording audio (digital sources) Recording a music source Switch o
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Listening to radio broadcasts Recording The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. 19 Recording music in M-REC MODE Tuning radio stations DIMMER MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR BAND AUTO 1 Use the input selector to select the source (CD, DVD,VIDEO2, or VIDEO3) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Play the source to be recorded. MUSIC 4 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the M-REC MODE
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Operations Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) 20 MEMORY MUSIC 4/¢ MULTI CONTROL Tune to the station you want to store. 1 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 2 Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds Use the MUSIC key to select the tuner as the source. 1 FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO SP A B TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP MUTE LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. RDS EON PTY kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED LS SR
