Kenwood KR 797 User Manual AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER Manuals And Guides 99010097

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KENWOOD
AUDIO

VIDEO

SURROUND

RECEIVER

KR-897
KR-797
INSTRUCTION
KENWOOD

MANUAL

CORPORATION

This
(functions)
manual may
contains
differ depending
instructions on for
country
two

Model

KR-897

is not available

models.
and sales Model
area.

in except for U.S.A.

B60-3069-00 (_) (K, P, Y) i-.l_-C.'i
98/1211 1098765432
1 97"/12 11 109

and Canada.

availability

and features

1

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KR-B97/KR-797

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B..eforeauulvinonewer
Units are designed

for operation

as follows,

U.S:A. and Canada ...........................................
Australia .......................................................

o.,o.:

AC120 V only
AC 240 V only

ensure safe

I1En)

operat

Europe and UoK. ..............................................
AC 230 V only
China and Russia ..........................
:.................
AC 220 V only
•Other countries .....................
AC 110-120/22.0-240 V switchable

*AC voltage selection

AC voltage selector switch

The AC voltage selector switch oe the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevailsin the area to which the unit is shipped, Before connecting
the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line voltage, If not. it must be set to your
voltage inaccordance with the renewing direction.

Note:
•Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage
due to improper
setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

recautions

Oantioa

Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a smart screwdriver or other pointed tool,

Read this section carefull

to ensure safe o eratioa

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

A

c,uT,o.
p_*]_l[*ltl=,J1

._

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,

TENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ,DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN
._

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THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE. IS INTHE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS•

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAI_ TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO

Unacki

-

_.

.

-.-

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so .,heywill not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibilityof shipping damage.
if your unit is damaged or fails tooperate, notify your pealer 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)

AM loop antenna (1)

Loop antenna stand (1)

Remote control unit 11)

Batteries (R6/AA) 121

Shorting pins (2)
(KR-797 only)

oo0000o0_
OQOSQO088
_O_Q__OGOOOgO00

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Suecialfeatures.............
,

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(En]

II

DOLBYPROL,QG!C,&
OOLBY
3 STEREO
The surround system reproducus eideo software programs carrying the I'1r1[_
theaters.

mark with similar acoustic effects to movie

The DOIJ_Y PRO LOGIC mode controls the audio signals of the Front Left/Rigid, Center and Rear surround channels using the built-in
diroctivity enhancer cercuit to reproduce the feeling of sound motions very realistically.
TheDOLB Y3 STEREO mode can reproduce the motions ofsound even when oulythu front and center speakers are used, by providing proper
acoustic position using the diroctivity enhancer circuit,

SRS 3D Stereo

.........

The SRS (Sound Retrieval System) is an innovative system simulating a 3-dimensioual sound space, which features clearly improved
feelings of depth, sound field extension and acoustic image positioning as well as e widened listening area.

Contents

Oautio.

: Read the pages marked _
ensure safe operation.
_
.-

carefully
_
.

to
-.

Before applying power .............................................................................................................................................................................................
2
,_ Beforeapplying power .........................................................................................................................................
2
z_ Safety precautions...............................................................................................................................................
2
Special features .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3
System connection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
4
: :Connectionsof Audio andVideocomponents(KR-897)
.................................................... 4
° Connectionsof Audio and Videocomponents(KR-797)......................................................................................
5
About the systemcontrol connections.................................................................................................................
6
Connectionof speakers(KR-897)........................................................................................................................
7
Connectionof speakers(KR-797)........................................................................................................................
8
Connectionof antenna.........................................................................................................................................
9
FM OE-EMPHASIS
/ CHANNELSPACEswitch
........................................................... I0
Controls and indicators .........................................................................................................................................................................................
11
Operation of remote control unit ..........................................................................................................................
:................................................12
Playing music ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
14
Sound adjustment functions ..................................................................................................................................................................................
15
Recordin .............................................................................
L......................................................................................................................................
18
Broadcast receptiong ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
19
Receivingbroadcaststations .....................................................................................
_......................................19
Receivingradio stations byspecifyingits frequency
.........................................................................................
20
Storingradio stationsin memory(Stationpreset)
...........................................
21
Receivinga preset station...........................................
:.....................................................................................
21
Receivingall preset stationsin order(P.CALL)..................................................................................................
21
Presence play .......................................................................................................................................................................
:..................................23
Adjustments for surroundplay ..........................................................................................................................
24
Surroundplay .....................................................................................................................................................
26
SRS30 Stereo(SoundRetrievalSystem)..........................................................................................................
27
In case of difficulty ...................................................
=..........................................................................................................................
:...................28
z_ Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
30

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C nnections of Audio and Videocorn onents KR-B97
Make
When

connection
connecting

as shown below.
the related system

also to the instruction
nents.

manuals

Do not plug in the power
completed.

components,

of the related

refer

l Malfunction ofmicrocomputer

compo-

lead until all connections

!

if operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
thoughall connections have been made properly, reset the micro- |

are

computer referring to "In case of difficulty'.

-_

[

Cassette deck 1, MD recorder
or VCR 1
__1_

Cassette

I__l
=-=o o o c_:_

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Video deck 2 or DVD/LD

deck

KX'WS971KX'W797"3
System
control cord

player
Power amplifier
KM.897-3

*2

Cassettedeck2

OO

To wall
AC outlet

• Do not connect up a power source which is
larger than that indicated on the socket at the
rear of the unit.

•

System

control

cord

I"
M;! R7P;71CDplayer
t

The system control cord should be connected when
KI=NWOOD audio component
system is connected.

e2 Do not

connect

deck connected

Turntable

system

control

a

cord to the cassette

to the TAPE 2 MONITOR

jacks.

*3 areas
The KX-W797
are not marketed
than the and
USA KM-897
and Canada.

in other

}
1

/

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ConnectionsofAudioand Videocomuonents(KR-797)
Make

connection

as shown

below.

When connecting
the related system components,
refer
also to the instruction
manuals
of the related components.
/k Do not plug in the power

lead until

all connections

I Malfunction of microcomputer .
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the micro-

are

computer referring to "In case of difficulty'.

completed.

Video deck 1, cassette
or MD recorder

-[_.

deck 1

OUT

KX-W597/KX-W797

Audio

.1

IN

-1 System
control
Video

*2

Cassette

deck 2 or DVD/LD

cord

I_layer

deck 2

• Do not connect up a
power source which is
larger than that indicated on the socket at
the rear of the unit.

%
-1 The system
KENWOOD

control

aud o component

*2 Do not connect
I
System

control

cord should

deck connected

system

be connected

system

control

cord to the cassette

to the TAPE 2 MONITOR

jacks,

I
t

cord

CD player

in other

Caution regarding placement
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
To maintain

proper ventilation,

be su re to leave a space around

unit (from the largest outer dimensions
equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and right
Rear panel
Top panel

Turntable

a

is connected.

*3 The KX-W797 and KM-897 are not marketed
areas than the USA and Canada.

Multipul
DP-R797

when

panels : 10 cm
: 1Ocm
: 50 cm

including

the

projections)

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Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOO audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations.
There ere two KENWOOO system €ontrol modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal
symbols shown below.
[_
Mode:
I%'J_] Mode:

lets you combine [X_, _f_],
for [t;l_]
terminals only

and [_8]

terminals

This unit is compntible with both iXSS] and [SLIE) modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch to the [XS8]
mode, follow the instructions in *SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]" below.
)

EXAMPLE:

iXS8]

The uncle€tined
control
mode.

mode
portion

connections
rep;esents

the setting

of the system

EXAMPLE: [eL16] mode connections
The under|ined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
ITumtable

Turntable

1

JSL161

(XS8]

[ Receiver

I MDRec°rder

:[SLt 6]

I

[SL16] [XS8]

I

Systemcontrol

IMD Recorder

[SL161

I

cord
I LD PlaYer
teL16]

[XS]

[XS8]

[SL16]

[XS]

[XS8}

[XR]

System
control

cord

I LD Player

I

[ Cassette Deck

I Multiple
GD Player

Receiver

teLl6]
I

[XS] [XS8] [XR]

Lcassette
Deck
I Muaiple
I CD Bayer

[SL161 [XS] [XS8]

• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL161 system control mode. Be sure fo 0se the IXS8] system control mode when
making system connections with equipment that is not ISLtC) compatible,
• Some MD players are not system control compatible• You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.

1. |eLI 6_equipment cannot be combined with |XRL |XS|. and IXSS_equipment for system operaryans. _fyou[
equipment consistsof this kind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even
without system control cords, normal operations can be earned out without affecting performance.
2. Do not connect system controlcords to any componentsother 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,

ABOUT THESYSTEM CONTROLOPERATIONS

SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]

Remote

The system control mode can be switched over easily with the
following operation,
I_ Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet,
(_ Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel to the desired
position.

Control

(possible when
matches)

the system

control

mode

Lets you operate source components with the system remote
supplied with this unit.
Automatic
Operation
(Except [XR] equipment)
When you start p|ayback from a source component, the input
selector on this unit switches to that component automatically.
(Except TAPE 2)
Synchronized
Recording (Except [XR| equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when
recording from CD or MD.

(DG_)-'

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• This operation does not affect the items stored in memory.

i_

2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet• Plugging/unplugging connection
1. Connect all cords firmly, If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
cords without removal of the 9owe_ cord can cause matfunctv3ns o_damage to the unit.
3. If the system control cords or audiocords are not connected properly, the remote controlor automatic operation between system components
will not work properly.

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Connectionof s eakers KR-897

I

Speaker system A
(8.Q~ 16Q)

Center speaker
Powerd
(SQ ~ 16_)
sub-woofer

surround
tem A.
•

play to speaker

sys-

Speaker system B does not outI *Connectthespeakersforusein
putsound during surround play.
°.

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_.

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O Push lever.

O Insert cord.

.1 Power amplifier
KM-897
(_ Return lever.
.1 For the operation
of the
power amplifier (KM-897),
refer to the instruction
manual

of the power

am-

plifier (KM-897).

The speakers connected to the KR-897 and
KM-897 reproduce sound as described below.
R

Speaker system B
(8_ ~ 16_)

L

Surround speakers
(4_ ~ 8Q)

When surround play is used:
KR-897
SPEAKERS key: ON
KM-897
Key: J_ SURROUND

Speakers used for reproduction
: Speaker system A/Sub-woofer
: Center speaker/Surround speakers

Stereo play using the KR-897: Speakers used for reproduction
KR-897
SPEAKERS key: ON
: Speaker system A/Sub-woofer
KM-897
POWER key: ["1OFF ;
Stereo play using the KM-897: Speakers used for reproduction
KR-897
SPEAKERS key: OFF :
KM-897
Key: _ STEREO
: Speaker system B
HEADPHONES
play using only: Speakers
KR-897
SPEAKERS key: OFF :
KM-897
POWER key: 17 OFF :

used for reproduction

• For the installation and adjustment of speakers for surround play -_

• Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. Eor the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted.

-_

• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed pelarity, the sound becomes unnatural with
ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
eConnect a sub woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a built-in amp

KR_97/KP,-797 {En)

€onnection of spqakers
Powerd
sub-woofer

r_

,

Center speaker
(8Q ~ 16_)

Speaker system
(SQ - 16Q)

0 Push lever.

0 Insert cord.

R

L

Surround speakers
(4_ ~ 8_)

0 Return lever.

• Never short-circuit the + end - speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted:
-_
elf the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes unnatural with
ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
eConnec_ a sub woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound. The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-_Nooferwith a built-in amp.

ADAPTOR jacks (KR-797)
connect the component to these jacks.
eWhen the ADAPTOR jacks are not used, be sure to plug the shorting
pins into jacks. Otherwise. the sound will not be produced.
When
eWhen an
theadaptor-type
ADAPTOR jacks
component
are used.such
retain
asthe
a graph;c
shortingequalizer
pins and be
is
careful not to lose them.
eNever plug a shorting pin into other jacks than ADAPTOR jacks.
Otherwise. the unit may be damaged,

[]

[]

[]

[]

J1

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{L_)

Connectionof_antenna

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Connectionmethod to each antennaterminal
O Push

lever.

O Insert

cord.

(_ Return

lever.

The illustration shows the KR-797.

AM loop antenna connection
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the
main system.
TV set, speaker cords and power cord. and set _t 1o a
direction which provides the best reception.

The

FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory

antenna

isfor temporary

indoor

shows

the

KR-797.

FM outdoor antenna connection

use only. For stable signal

reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna
antenna if you connect one outdoors.

illustration

Remove

the indoor

Lead the 75 _ coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor
the room and connect it to the FM 75 _ terminal•

antenna into

When using a commercially-available
1300 _).
connect itto these terminals
(Remove the provided indoor antenr_ if you
connect a T-shaped indoor antenna.)
1GramIOmm

The illustration shows the KR-797.
Pug OUtwhi_e rota_ing_

|
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL

SPACEswitch

(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

%

The:FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel is
set to the correct setting that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. However. if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting
is not matched to the area where the unit is to be used; for instance.
when you moved from area I to area 2 or vice versa, desired reception
of AM / FM broadcasts is not expected. In this case. change the FM DEEMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area
corresponding to the table The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at
the same time.

OEEMPHAE;IS &

AM 1C4_HZ
-- FM lOOkHz

CHANNEL

-

I

50_s
FM
_M SOl_tz
gkHz

SPI SPACE

Area

eWhen changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier, then
reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn
the power on.

1

U.SA, Canada,
Hawaii. South
American countries

2

Other countries

l

CHANNEL
SPACE freq.

FM DEEMPHASIS

FM: 1OOkHz
AM: 1OkHz

75 ps

FM: 50kHz
AM: 9kHz

50 ps

KR4997/V.R_797

[_]

TAPE 2 indicator

N.B. circuit
indicator

Broadcast band
indicators

OPOWER
key
Press to switch the power ON and OFF.
O STANDBY indicator
OSRS 3D indicator
Lights when the SRS 3D system is ON.
OSPEAKERS
indicator
Lights when the speakers are ON.
O STEREO key
-_
Press to turn the surround mode OFF,
O DOLBY

PRO LOGIC key

O DOLBY 3 STEREO

key

QSRS 3D key
OINPUT
SELECTOR knob
Rotate to select the input source.
@VOLUME
CONTROL knob

-_
-_
-_

@ PHONES jack
Plug headphones into this jack,

@AUTO key
Press to select the tuning mode from the
auto tuningand manual tuning modes.-_
Press and hold the AUTO key for more than
2 seconds to switch the TAPE1 display to
another input display.
-_
_SPEAKERS
key
Press to turn the speakers ON and OFF
DIRECT key
-_
Press when tuning a broadcast station by
entering the digits of its frequencies.
MEMORY key
-_
Press when registering a broadcast station in the preset memory•
O Nurneric keys (1 to 0, +10)
@BAND key
Press to switch the broadcasting

-_
band.

@DISPLAY
key
Press to switch the displayed information
between the surround mode display and
input selector display.
Press and hold the DISPLAy key for more
than 2 seconds to switch the display brigh tness,
@TUNING
keys ( V, A)
Press to select a radio station•

-_

@TAPE 2 MONITOR
key
-_
Press to "monitor the sound being recorded, etc,
_N.B.
key
-_
Press to compensate for the insufficiency in the base sound.
OP.CALL
keys ( v,
A )
-I_,
Press to select one of the preset stations.
@SOURCE DIRECT key
-13_
Press to listen to the source sound with
a higher sound quality.

About the STANDBY indicator
This unit has a STANDBY indicator, the lighting of which indicatesthat a small amount of current is supplied to back up the internal memory of the unit.
This status is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. In this mode. the power of the unit can be switched ON from the remote control unit.
When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time. unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

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(En]

Namesofke s andtheirfunctions

The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD
cassette decks, MULTIPLE CD player and MD
recorder connected
to the recieiver through
system control cords. For details of the controllable
functions,
refer to the
instruction
manuals of these components.

Model:
Infrared

RC-R0505
ray system

POWER key
Press to switch ON/OFF the power of this
unit as well as the KENWOOD components
connected to it through system control cords.

Numeric
keys
Used as the numeric keys of the input source
component
being selected.

KENWOOD
INPUT

keys

Press

to select

the input.

66
6666

Refer to the remote control
......

spondence

key corre-

table on the next page.

The AM
keyand
cannot
be used
with
the AUX
KR-897
KR-797.

Press to mute sound temporarily.
CENTER MODE key
-_
Press to select the center mode in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode.

keys
Press to adjust the volume

LISTEN MODE key
-_
Press to select the type of the surround
mode.

Press to set up the balance or surround play,

SOUND key
Pressto adjustthe tone

Press to adjust the tone or during setup
the surround mode.

Loading batteries
0

Remove

the cover.

(_ Close the cover.

O Insert batteries.

t®

Jlnsert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batteries
as indicated by the polarity marking.

d

-_-{_

KR-B97iKR-797

(En)

0 eration rocedure
r_

Switch ON the power ofthe main uni£

_

Select the component to be remote controlled
with one of the controlled component selection
keys.

D

• Pressingthe POWER key of the remote control unit while the STANDBY
indicator is fit turns the power ON. Press the desired key after the
power has been turned ON.
• When two operation keys of the re_ote control unit are pressed
successively, press each key sec_ref_ reserving an interval of more
than 1 second for each press

Refertotheremotecontrolkeycorrespondence
table below and press the key for the desired
operation.

Remote control key correspondence
Controlled
SlOperation

table 'ForKENWOOD corn tonent control mode)
TAPE1

component
selection key

CD

TUNER

CD

ke_

pe.<

lpl_l

L P.CALL -_

(_
AUTO

CDCD

(_

I (When used with a MD)

Press AUTO
to selectkey
the auto
tuning mode.

m
(Stop key)

[]
(Stop key)

DISC SKIP key
Press to select the discto

A/B key
Press TAPE A orb

A/B .100

BAND

O

(Skip

CZ)

1-111

el

P.CALL keys
Recalls preset stations.

DISK SKIP

CD

TAPE1

(Skip key)

key)

[]
(Stop

key)

+100

be played,

BAND key
Press to switch the broadcast band.

I_III
(Play/pause

(Tuning keys)
Press to tune broadcast
stations.

I_/11
key!

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