Kenwood KRF-X7775D Connection And Setup Manual
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- Page 1 KRF-X7775D B60-4863-00 01 CH (T, M, X, Y) 0011...
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Page 2: Before Applying Power
Before Applying Power Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. *For other countries KRF-X7775D is designed for operation as follows. AC voltage selector switch AC voltage selection U.K. and Europe ........AC 230 V only The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the Australia .......... - Page 3 Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide for your new Use it to connect all your current audio and video com- Kenwood audio-video receiver. ponents—the KRF-X7775D has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup.
- Page 4 If any accessories are missing, or if the receiver is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your receiver was shipped to (Present only for regions where use is necessary.) you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the receiver in the future.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
To Connect Front and Surround Sound To Connect a DVD Player Speakers What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Connecting Your CD-R Recorder ......20 Control Chaining)? .......... 32 To Connect Surround Back Sound Speakers To Connect a CD-R Recorder Connecting the Antennas ........ - Page 6 Table of Contents Setting Up Speakers ..........36 Chapter Five: Warnings and Specifications Speaker Placement ............. 48 Warnings Speaker Selection KRF-X7775D (for U.K.) SP Level KRF-X7775D (for Other Countries) Bass Peak Level SP Distances Identifying Components for Remote Control Unit ................
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Page 7: Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices
Setup Guide. This chapter guides you through connecting mension including projection) equal or greater than, shown jacks, we suggest that you use them exclusively, since it your home entertainment devices to your new Kenwood below. will provide superior S-video performance. - Page 8 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X7775D. Note that some component jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you connect a video compo- System control jacks nent with a digital optical cable, you should connect the analog cables to the VIDEO2 video component jacks and Supplemental infrared receiver the digital cable to the VIDEO2 digital optical jack.
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Page 9: Noting Your Devices
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Noting Your Devices Jack Set Device Manufacturer Model # Setup Code PHONO MD/TAPE1 CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR CD-R MONITOR OUT (TV on Remote Control unit) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 You will need this information later, when you set up your Use this table and the diagram on the preceding page to If your digital Choose this jack... -
Page 10: Connecting Your Speakers
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT CENTER IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT 20mA ZONE B PRE OUT... -
Page 11: To Connect Front Speakers Only
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connec- To Connect Front and Surround Sound 4. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT SUR- tions have been made. -
Page 12: Speakers
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK POWERED SUBWOOFER Power Amp. IR RECEIVER DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM IR OUT CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND... -
Page 13: What If I Have A Powered Subwoofer
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? Simply connect the subwoofer’s audio cable to the receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack as shown to the left. -
Page 14: What If I Have An Amplifier
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have an Amplifier? R FRONT L FRONT Power Amp. CENTER Power Amp. IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER... - Page 15 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices 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.
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Page 16: Connecting Your Tv
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your TV IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT 20mA ZONE B PRE OUT PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO... -
Page 17: To Connect A Tv
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your TV, continued To Connect a TV: What if I Want to Watch TV without Turning on the Receiver? 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of The connection described here sets your TV up as a monitor video connections you can make. -
Page 18: Connecting Your Cable Tv Or Satellite Tuner
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. As a result, every digital cable or analog cable should be connected between jacks having the same name. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IR RECEIVER IR OUT... -
Page 19: To Connect A Cable Tv Tuner With A Com
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued To Connect a Cable TV Tuner with a To Connect a Satellite Tuner: Composite (RCA) Video Output: 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Vcr(S)
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your VCR(s) IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT 20mA S-VIDEO IN ZONE B PRE OUT PRE OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO... -
Page 21: To Connect A Primary Vcr
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your VCR(s), continued To Connect a Primary VCR: To Connect a Secondary VCR: 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of page 1. -
Page 22: Connecting Your Primary Cd Player
MONITOR (6–16 ) PLAY DVD FRONT MONITOR PLAY DVD/ CD-R 6CH. INPUT MONITOR PLAY SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT A (CD1) *KENWOOD DPF-J9010, DPF-J9020 or DPF-J9030 ONLY OUTPUT B (CD2)* COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY... -
Page 23: What If I Have A Video Cd-Compatible Cd Player
3. If you are connecting a Kenwood CD Player with sys- jacks and capabilities. 2. Connect the digital cable from the changer to the tem control, connect the SYSTEM CONTROL cable from receiver’s CD1 digital jack as shown to the left. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Dvd Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your DVD Player ¢ DIGITAL OUT - OPTICAL or COAXIAL IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT... -
Page 25: To Connect A Dvd Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your DVD Player, continued To Connect a DVD Player: 4. Connect the digital cable (either optical or coaxial) from the DVD’s digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on the receiver as shown to the left. -
Page 26: Connecting Your Cd-R Recorder
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your CD-R Recorder DIGITAL RECORD IN - OPTICAL IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL Remove protective cap before connecting. DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND... -
Page 27: To Connect A Cd-R Recorder
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your CD-R Recorder, continued To Connect a CD-R Recorder: 1. Connect the audio cable from the CD-R recorder’s Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s CD-R PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left. Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have 2. -
Page 28: Connecting Your Md Recorder Or Primary Tape Deck
PLAY OPTICAL COAXIAL PLAY DIGITAL IN VIDEO3 CD2/ TAPE2 FRONT SPEAKERS MONITOR (6–16 ) PLAY DVD FRONT MONITOR PLAY DVD/ CD-R 6CH. INPUT MONITOR PLAY SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY... -
Page 29: To Connect An Md Recorder
KRF-X7775D. Please refer to your 3. Connect the digital cable from the MD’s digital jack to 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with system MD recorder or tape deck’s instructions for more detail... -
Page 30: Connecting Your Secondary Cd Player Or Tape Deck
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL DC12V REMOTE DC12V 20mA REMOTE VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT 20mA ZONE B PRE OUT... -
Page 31: To Connect A Secondary Cd Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck, continued To Connect a Secondary CD Player: To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck: 1. Connect the audio cables from the CD player’s audio 1. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR PLAY IN jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR PLAY IN jack set as shown to the left. -
Page 32: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (With Ac-3 Rf Output)
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output) Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. As a result, every digital cable or analog cable should be connected between jacks having the same name. AC-3 DIGITAL RF OUT... -
Page 33: To Connect An Ac-3 Rf Output Laser Disc Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc 5. Connect the coaxial digital cable from the demodulator’s DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. jack to the receiver’s VIDEO3 Player: COAXIAL jack. -
Page 34: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (Without Ac-3 Rf Output)
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output) Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. As a result, every digital cable or analog cable should be connected between jacks having the same name. DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL IR RECEIVER DVD CONTROL... -
Page 35: To Connect A Pcm Digital Output Laser Disc Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser 4. Connect the digital cable from the laser disc player’s digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on the receiver Disc Player: as shown to the left. -
Page 36: Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices 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-X7775D. Please refer to your turn- table/record player’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 37: Connecting A Camcorder Or Additional Vcr
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from your camcorder or VCR to the front of the KRF-X7775D. Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructions for more de- tail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 38: What If I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? Connecting system control cords after connecting a Kenwood audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. Make sure the units are connected to the correct jacks on This unit is compatible only with the [SL16] mode. -
Page 39: Connecting The Antennas
FM 75 FM 75 ANTENNA ANTENNA Kenwood recommends a permanently installed outdoor FM Your new receiver also comes with an FM indoor antenna FM 75 antenna for best FM reception. To connect an outdoor FM for FM radio reception. To connect the FM antenna: antenna: 1. -
Page 40: Chapter Two: Setting Up Remote Control Unit
Chapter Two : Setting Up Remote Control Unit Chapter Two: Setting Up Remote Control Unite This Remote Control unit can be set up to remote control This Remote Control unit can remote control the devices This chapter is composed of the following sections. the receiver as well as most of the devices connected to it. -
Page 41: Basic Operation Of Remote Control Unit
Setting Up Remote Control Unit Basic Operation of Remote Control Unit Remote Control unit is a new type of remote control unit If a video device which is connected to an in- Screen menu control operation which receives information from the receiver and display it put is not identified by Remote Control unit, on the LCD screen. -
Page 42: Setting Up Speakers
Chapter Two : Setting Up Remote Control Unit Setting Up Speakers SBL/SBR (Surround back speakers) : The SBL/SBR Before you can begin using the receiver to control your home 5. Press the LCD cursor up/down button ( ) to se- entertainment system, you must set up Remote Control unit speakers are required to reproduce the 6.1-channel signals. -
Page 43: Sp Level
Setting Up Remote Control Unit 8. When the center speaker setting menu (Center) appears, Speaker combinations that can be selected with custom setup Subwoofer Level” on page 38.). You need to set all the speak- select Center Nml/THX, Large or Off in the same way ers to the same levels in order to enjoy the realistic, widely Front Center... -
Page 44: Bass Peak Level
Chapter Two : Setting Up Remote Control Unit 1. In step 5 of the Bass Peak Level setting procedure above, 8. Set the reproduce levels of all the speakers in the system 2. Press the LCD cursor up or down button ( select Next (LCD function button 2). -
Page 45: Identifying Components For Remote Control Unit
• When the device is connected through a Kenwood system control cord, select System. In this case, the remote control signal is sent to the receiver then to the device connected to it. -
Page 46: If A Device Cannot Be Remote Controlled With
Chapter Two : Setting Up Remote Control Unit 10. Press the AV POWER button. 2. In step 6, select “Delete” “No Type” or by scrolling the To program new functions in Extend1 to Extend5: device names. This makes Remote Control unit no longer 1. - Page 47 Setting Up Remote Control Unit Press the Exit button (LCD function button 2) to exit from To change the remote control signal from a Remote Con- 4. On the Remote Control unit of the selected device, press the operation. trol unit button (When you select “Nothing” in step 8 on the button transmitting the desired remote control sig- page 39): nal.
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Page 48: Chapter Three: Setting Up On The Receiver Vi
Chapter Tree: Setting Up on the Receiver Chapter Tree: Setting Up on the Receiver It is possible to set up the speakers on the receiver main unit. Button layout However, some of the setting items such as the controlled device registration should be set on the PowerTouch. If fi... - Page 49 Chapter Tree: Setting Up on the Receiver Selecting SW RE-MIX: Do not adjust the “SW” (Subwoofer) volume using the test noise. It should be adjusted while listening - Press the SET UP button to display “SW-REMIX OFF to ordinary music. (or ON)”.
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Page 50: Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones The KRF-X7775D offers dual-zone output and control, which No additional amplifier for Zone B: You can use the in Zone A even if you are also listening in Zone B. The sound enables you to use a single receiver to control devices and Receiver’s Speaker B output for Zone B. -
Page 51: Making Connections
Before you read section discusses how to connect a second TV/Monitor and this section, Kenwood recommends reading “Connecting how to connect an IR Receiver. (for U.K. and U.S. military) Scenario 1: Surround Sound in Zone A only/Stereo in Zone A and Stereo in Zone B (Using the Receiver’s Speaker B Outputs) -
Page 52: Connecting The External Infrared Receivers (For U.k. And U.s. Military)
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting the External Infrared Receivers (for U.K. and U.S. military) IR RECEIVER IR RECEIVER IR receiver's output cable N I T N I T IR receiver's input cable IR receiver's output cable IR receiver's input cable IR RECEIVER IR OUT DVD CONTROL... -
Page 53: To Connect Ir Receivers (Ir Transceivers)
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting the External Infrared Receivers (for U.K. and U.S. military), continued Your new audio-video receiver supports two-way external infrared (IR) remote transceiver control. The two-way external infrared (IR) remote transceiverenables you to use the Receiver’s PowerTouch to operate the receiver if itr is: •... -
Page 54: Chapter Five: Warnings And Specifications
Chapter Five : Warning and Specifications Chapter Five: Warning and Specifications Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Warnings KRF-X7775D (for U.K.) NOTE: Do not use contact cleaning agents because they could cause a malfunction. Be especially careful not to use Audio Section FCC WARNING contact cleaning agents containing oil, since they may de-... - Page 55 Chapter Five : Warning and Specifications Input Level / Impedance / Wavelength SHAPE OF PLUG TO BE CONNECTED: KRF-X7775D (for Other Countries) Optical ......-15 dBm ~ -21 dBm, 660 nm +30 nm Audio Section Coaxial ............0.5 Vp-p / 75 IR Receiver In and IR Out DVD Control Output Level / Impedance / Wavelength...
- Page 56 H : 191mm D : 416mm Signal to Noise Ratio (30 % mod. 1 mV input) ....50 dB Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in Weight (Net) ..............16.8 kg development. For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice.
- Page 57 Numerics CD player, connecting ........16 connection warning RF Demodulator ........26 identifying to Remote Control unit ..39 analog cables, laser disc player ..27, 29 with AC-3 Output, connecting ....26 200-Disc CD Changer CD-R Recorder, connecting ......20 DVD player ..........
- Page 58 subwoofer level, setting ......38 sound level meter ..........38 watching without using receiver ....11 right speakers sound scenarios front, connecting ........4 Zone A ............45 surround, connecting ......4, 6 Zone B ............45 speakers connecting ..........14 connecting ........
- Page 60 For your records 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.