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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. The KRF-X9992D offers two kinds of 5.1-channel digital decoding: • Dolby® Digital, for the hundreds of currently available Dolby Digital DVDs and LaserDiscs. • MPEG, a well-established multichannel format in movie theaters, is available for home theater on LaserDisc and DVD.
Before Applying Power Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. KRF-X9992D is designed for operation as follows. U.K. and Europe ........................... AC 230 V only 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.
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Table of Contents 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? What if I Have an Amplifier? iv Connecting Your TV ...............................................
Table of Contents Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch ... 32 Installing the Batteries ......................................... 32 Calibrating the Touch Screen .............................. 33 Resetting PowerTouch Navigating PowerTouch Interface ........................ 34 Setting Up Speakers ............................................. 34 SP Selection SP Distance SP Level Bass Peak Level Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) ....
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Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices Once all your devices are connected, you can set up the PowerTouch (see Chapter Two).
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X9992D. VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Noting Your Devices Jack Set Device Manufacturer Model # Setup Code Phono CD1 MD/Tape1 CD2/Tape2 Monitor Video (TV1 on PowerTouch) 3 Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 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.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Speakers CENTER L R FRONT FRONT POWERED SUBWOOFER R L SURROUND SURROUND 4 VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers: To Connect Front Speakers Only: 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: 1. Loosen the speaker wire binding posts. 2.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What if I Have an Amplifier? R FRONT L FRONT Power Amp VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What if I Have an Amplifier?, continued You can use supplemental power amplifiers for any of the channels instead of the receiver’s built-in amplifiers. Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. To connect supplemental power amplifiers: 1. Using RCA audio cables (not supplied), connect the receiver’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifiers’ input jacks as shown to the left. 2.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your TV VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your TV, continued To Connect a TV: This section focuses on the connections from your TV to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your TV’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show how to connect your TV as a monitor for the other video devices you connect (without using it as an audio/ video source device itself).
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a satellite tuner with a digital coaxial cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO 2 video device jacks and the digital cable to the VIDEO2 digital COAXIAL jack. Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your cable or satellite tuner to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your tuner’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your VCR(s) VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your VCR(s), continued To Connect a Primary VCR: To Connect a Secondary VCR: Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page␣ 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make. 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page␣ 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Primary CD Player VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Primary CD Player, continued This section focuses on the connections from your 200-Disc CD Changer to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your changer’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. Each set of instructions in this section shows one of several possible variations on connecting your CD player(s).
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your DVD Player Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a DVD player with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO 4 video device jacks and the digital cable to the VIDEO4 digital OPTICAL jack. Remove protective cap before connecting. VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your DVD Player, continued To Connect a DVD Player: Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your DVD player to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your DVD player’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your DVD player.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Surround Processor SUBWOOFER CENTER 18 6 CH 2 CH SURROUND SURROUND FRONT VIDEO 4 INPUT Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/ VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor, continued To Connect a DVD Player through a surround processor: You must purchase a multi-channel surround processor if you want to play DTS DVD discs with this receiver. These instructions describe how to connect a DVD player through a multi-channel surround processor. If you do not plan to play any DTS DVD discs, you do not need to connect a surround processor.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck Remove protective cap before connecting. VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your MD recorder or tape deck to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your MD recorder or tape deck’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck, continued This section focuses on the connections from your CD player or tape deck to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your CD player or tape deck’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. Each set of instructions in this section shows one of several possible variations on connecting your CD player or tape deck.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output) VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND DIGITAL OUT Remove protective cap before inserting AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT RF INPUT COAX. AC-3 RF VIDEO OUT S- VIDEO OUT AC-3 RF OUT COAX. OR OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL INPUT COAX. OPT. DC IN RF DEMODULATOR Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc Player: You must purchase an RF Demodulator (DEM9991D) if you plan to operate a player with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Output with this receiver. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with an AC-3 RF Output.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output) Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a laser disc player with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO 4 video device jacks and the digital cable to the VIDEO4 digital optical jack. Remove protective cap before inserting VIDEO4 6CH.
Connections Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc Player: Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with a PCM Digital Output. If your player has a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Out, see “Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output)” on page␣ 24.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your turntable/record player to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your turntable/record player’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. To Connect a Turntable/Record Player: 1.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from your camcorder or VCR to the front of the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. These instructions describe how to connect a camcorder or VCR quickly and probably temporarily to the front of the receiver.
Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? Kenwood provides convenient control of the entire system via two control modes: • SL16, which allows you to connect SL16 devices only • XS8, which allows you to connect XS, XS8, and XR devices To switch between the two modes : 1. Slide the selector switch (shown below) from SL16 (the factory-set default) to XS8. 2.
Connections Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna FM Indoor Antenna FM Outdoor Antenna Your new receiver comes with an AM loop antenna for AM radio reception. To connect the AM antenna: Your new receiver also comes with an FM indoor antenna for FM radio reception. To connect the FM antenna: Kenwood recommends a permanently installed outdoor FM antenna for best FM reception. To connect an outdoor FM antenna: 3.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch Remote Setup Your new PowerTouch controls your new receiver and can be set up to control most components attached to it. PowerTouch appears and functions a little differently from traditional remotes. It incorporates sophisticated engineering and design to allow you to simply touch the screen to press buttons and operate controls.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Calibrating the Touch Screen To calibrate the touch screen, use the stylus to touch the center of each of the calibration points displayed Resetting PowerTouch If you want to reconfigure PowerTouch, you can reset it. You do not need to do this unless you experience a problem. Remote Setup 1. Open the cover. 2.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Navigating PowerTouch Interface • Push the joystick in the direction you want to go. The touch screen will “fly” you over the map to the menu. You can only use the joystick this way when you are at the Main menu. To return to the Main menu, always push the joystick “down” (toward the volume button). • Use the stylus or your finger to touch a Quick Access button (the blue buttons on the left side of the screen).
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch To begin setting up speakers: 1. Touch on the Main menu to access the Setup menu. Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup where you identify whether a speaker is present and let the receiver automatically determine the appropriate speaker settings. a. Touch on the Speaker Selection menu: Remote Setup on the Setup settings.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch 80Hz in that channel is left in that speaker in all listening modes. Full-range speakers capable of this level of bass performance are very uncommon, and are almost always too large to be used as center or surround speakers. c. If you set your left and right front speakers to Lrg and want to send bass to the subwoofer in 36 all Listen modes, touch until “On” appears above the button.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch 6. Touch or Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D be used with a sound pressure level meter for balancing.) Because of this, you cannot use that test noise to properly calibrate the level of your subwoofer by ear. To set the subwoofer level, listen to familiar music or films that have strong bass content and adjust the subwoofer level until it sounds balanced with the rest of the speakers. to select the next speaker. 7.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Remote Setup on the Setup menu to access the 3. Touch Preference menu. Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 6. Touch sets: to open the list of available jack • TV1 and TV2 (these allow PowerTouch to control your TV or cable tuner, even if it isn’t connected to one of the receiver’s input jack sets).
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch How Do I Replace a Setup Code with a New One? If you purchase a new device to replace an existing device, you will need to identify the new device to PowerTouch. To do so: 2. Follow the steps under “How Do I Identify Devices?” on page␣ 37. When you touch it will replace the other code. How Do I Delete Setup Codes? Pause, Channel and Record. Let’s also say that your VCR has an OSD (On Screen Display) menu that is not part of the default code set you chose.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Remote Setup Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) Your new PowerTouch provides two ways to store radio stations: Storing RDS Stations Automatically • RDS Automatic Memory, which searches for stations broadcasting an RDS signal and automatically stores them in the first available storage button. on the Main menu to access the 1. Touch Music menu. 4.
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch on the Main menu to access the 1. Touch Music menu. 5. Choose the station you want to store using one of the following methods: to enter a name for the 8. (Optional) Touch station in the Preset Memory menu: or until the station’s broad• Touch cast frequency appears. 0, 0, and 6. Touch ) at the top of the screen: • Use the stylus to select characters from the keyboard. • to access to lowercase characters.
Chapter Three : Warnings and Specifications Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Chapter Three: Specifications Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. NOTE: Do not use contact cleaning agents because they could cause a malfunction. Be especially careful not to use contact cleaning agents containing oil, since they may deform the plastic components. Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice.
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D 200-Disc CD Changer connecting ................................................ 15 connecting SL16 text cable ...................... 15 identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37 SL16/XS8 switch ....................................... 15 A AM antenna connecting ................................................. 31 preventing hum interference .................... 31 amplifier connecting .................................................. 6 analog cables DVD player ....
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D Index T tape deck connecting .......................................... 20,␣ 21 identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37 turntable/record player, connecting ................ 28 TV connecting .................................................. 9 identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37 watching without using receiver ............... 9 V VCR connecting .......................................... 12,␣ 13 identifying to PowerTouch ......................
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Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.
