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Kenwood KAF-S500 Instruction Manual

Kenwood KAF-S500 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER
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 (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
B60-5392-08 00 CH
(Y)
0304

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER 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 (etc.).

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Power

    If the unit was shipped to you directly, Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain kindly follow the instructions in this manual for the correct connections.

  • Page 3: Special Features

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ......

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS operation. 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.
  • Page 6 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS operation. 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...

  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Main unit DIGITAL Listen Mode MUTE Sleep indicators indicator indicator indicator DOLBY DEX NEO:6 MUTE DIGITAL RDS PTY TUNED DOLBY PLII AUTO DTS -ES AAC Speaker selection FM/AM DISCRETE indicators MATRIX 6.1 LS S BS RS ACTIVE EQ.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit

    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. & ¡ ™ £ If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, ¢...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The System

    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.

  • Page 10: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet 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 Video output Satellite or component with DTS, Dolby Digital, Optical fiber cable...

  • Page 11: 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 KENWOOD Center Speaker KENWOOD KENWOOD Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers (For Kaf-S500)

    SUB/W BS terminal, connect Powered Subwoofer to this terminal. WOOFER To AC wall outlet SUB/W CENTER REAR FRONT KENWOOD Center Speaker KENWOOD KENWOOD Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or Back Surround Speaker(option) Recommend to connect Subwoofer to this terminal but...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Terminals

    Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Center speaker Subwoofer KENWOOD 3 Insert the cord. 4 Release the lever. KENWOOD KENWOOD Front speakers (L,R) Listening position Surround speakers (L,R) Back surround •...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Front Aux Jacks

    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.

  • Page 15: Preparing For Surround Sound

    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...
  • Page 16 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”...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Normal Playback

    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) and AV AUX key to select the source you want to listen to.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Sound

    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 MUTE DIGITAL DOLBY PLII DTS -ES AAC DISCRETE MATRIX 6.1 ACTIVE EQ. ACTIVE EQ.

  • Page 20: Recording

    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.

  • Page 21: Ambience Effects

    ). Compared with previ- Subwoofer ous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, (SW)* KENWOOD greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround KENWOOD left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby...
  • Page 22 (SW) presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the KENWOOD sound image from back. Programs which are recorded using DTS-ES technology consist of information flags which will be able to control the Discrete and Matrix mode.

  • Page 23: Surround Play

    Ambience effects Surround play When the DOLBY DIGITAL EX or DOLBY DIGITAL signal is The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the input : DTS mark. (The DOLBY D or DOLBY PLII, indicator lights up.) DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.).

  • Page 24: Srs Trusurround Play

    Ambience effects SRS TruSurround play To charge to STEREO mode. When STEREO mode has been chosen in LISTEN MODE and input signal When you press the STEREO key, the LISTEN mode will be switched to is STEREO, you can enjoy surround effect by SRS TruSurround. the STEREO mode.

  • Page 25: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the amplifier's REAR display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch CENTER movies or listen to music. SOUND FRONT 1 Press the SET UP key to enter the SETUP mode. TRIM%¥fi...

  • Page 26: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components

    • If you press the 5 key after turn on the component you want to • component to be registered. control, press ∞ key to return to previous step. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter “005”. Input Component...

  • Page 27: Operating Other Components

    Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. POWER SOURCE INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR keys also changes the input selector on the amplifier.

  • Page 28: Setup Code Chart

    Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes TV setup codes Maker Setup codes 001, 006, 027 KENWOOD 000, 001, 016 000, 001 ADMIRAL 031, 041 LOGIK 001, 016 AIKO LUXMAN AKAI 007, 010, 019, 020, 025...
  • Page 29 001, 002, 070 014, 016, 017, 026, 027 JENSEN 002, 070 TELEFUNKEN 011, 015 005, 025 011, 024, 025 TOSHIBA 012, 019, 020 KENWOOD 000, 001, 002, 070 TOTEVISION KODAK 004, 005 VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR LIOYD’ S VIDIKRON LOGIK VIDTECH...
  • Page 30 Basic remote control operations for other components VIDEO setup codes Cable setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes 004, 008, 013, 019, 023, 027 002, 003, 005, 006, 008, 009 030, 076 RADIO SHACK ALLEGRO 018, 021 RADIX ARCHER 018, 026 RANDEX BELL&HOWELL...
  • Page 31 HUGHES NET. SYS GENEXXA 036, 077 HARMAN/KARDON 042, 043 JERROLD 072, 073 HITACHI MEGAVOX 062, 063 MEMOREX KENWOOD 035, 048, 056, 057, 071 NEXT LEVEL KRELL PANASONIC 074, 084 LINN PHILIPS 062, 063 PRIMESTAR 072, 073 057, 059, 060, 069...

  • Page 32: Other Components' Operations

    2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.
  • Page 33 Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Cable operation keys SOURCE SOURCE Numeric keys Numeric keys CHANNEL CHANNEL (+ /- ) (+ /- ) DVD player operation keys SOURCE Numeric keys (Select tracks) MENU 5¥∞¥3¥2 (Cursor) ENTER RETURN 8 (Pause) 3 (Play)

  • Page 34: In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer Unplugg the power cord after turn the POWER key OFF. The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while Then, while holding down the POWER key, plug the power the power is ON, or due to some other external factor.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    • Listen mode setting. Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
  • Page 36 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.

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