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BLU-RAY RECEIVER
BDR-A7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Declaration of Conformity with regard
to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525
Japan
EU Representative's:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN,
The Netherlands
© B60-5864-08/00 (E) LVT2233-001A
11.3.10 6:59:31 PM
11.3.10 6:59:31 PM

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  • Page 1 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative's: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands © B60-5864-08/00 (E) LVT2233-001A BDR-A7_EN_CS3.indb 1 BDR-A7_EN_CS3.indb 1 11.3.10 6:59:31 PM...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Caution regarding installation operation. Note : For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a Units are designed for operation as follows. confi ned space such as a bookcase or similar Europe ..................AC 230 V only enclosure.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read These Instructions 9. Lightning – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the – Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused product is operated.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents • System Connections ................5 •...

  • Page 5: System Connections

    System Connections • Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the operating instructions of the component connected. • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords. •...
  • Page 6 CONNECTING TV • There are two types of video jacks (COMPONENT, (composite) VIDEO) for analog video connections and the HDMI connector for digital video and audio connections. MONITOR TV, Projector, etc. Connect them to the corresponding video jacks according to their capability. •...

  • Page 7: Connecting Speakers

    CONNECTING DIGITAL INs • The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. • A digital input should be connected to the components Component with such as a CD player, DVD player, etc. capable of OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT outputting DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital or PCM Component with...

  • Page 8: Speaker Placement

    CONNECTING PREOUTs • Use these jacks when adding additional speakers for 7.1 or 6.1 channel playback. • Connect the SURROUND BACK PREOUT jacks to Surround back speakers the power amplifier connected to speakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, Power amplifier connect the SURROUND BACK Left jack to the power amplifier.

  • Page 9: Connecting To Network

    CONNECTING TO NETWORK • You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD-LIVE compatible discs on the BD player. • Connect the ETHRNET (10/100) connector of this unit to your internet source. Internet Modem Broadband router...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls 1. POWER ON/STANDBY button/indicator 6. REMOTE SENSOR 2. PHONES jack 7. INPUT SELECTOR button 3. USB connector 8. VOLUME CONTROL knob For details, see below. 9. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button 4. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 10. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button For details, see below.

  • Page 11: Universal Remote Controls

    Universal Remote Controls This universal remote control can operate not only this unit but also most popular brands of video components such as TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, etc. • To operate 3 components other than this unit, you should enter the setup code for each component. (For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE”...

  • Page 12: Entering A Setup Code

    ■ FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS. Device to be controlled ■ Notes : (for Satellite (for TV) (for Cable box) • Some functions for each component may not Button symbol receiver) be available or may work differently. POWER ON POWER ON POWER ON •...

  • Page 13: Operating Components With Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL • Use the remote control within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. Enter the setup code for each component other than this unit you wish to control.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation ■ Notes : • Before operating this receiver with the supplied remote control, refer to “Universal Remote Controls” on page 11 for details about operation. • Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the setup procedures. (For details, refer to “SYSTEM SETUP”...

  • Page 15: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Operating the sleep timer • The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off. • To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time. •...

  • Page 16: Surround Sound

    SURROUND SOUND • This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes ■ DTS Digital Surround ■ Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) supports up Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 17: Enjoying Surround Sound

    • The following modes apply conventional 2-channel signals ■ Stadium such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to high This mode provides the expansive sound field to achieve the performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate sound true stadium effect when watching baseball or soccer games. fields artificially.

  • Page 18: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP • The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent display and allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later.
  • Page 19 Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the selected parameter as desired. Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust other parameter. ■ When selecting the “L.SYNC (Lip-Sync)” • There may be a slight time delay between the video and audio signals in case that some video playback equipment may process the video signals later than the audio signals due to signal processing procedure, etc..

  • Page 20: Setting The Speaker Setup

    Setting the speaker setup • After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustic according to your environment and speaker layout. • Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, you should adjust the speaker settings, too.
  • Page 21 ■ When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the “SPK CFG”, then press the OK button. • Then “F ~” will be displayed. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired speaker. Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set the selected speaker as desired. •...
  • Page 22 ■ When selecting the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the “X OVER”, then press the OK button. • Then “X OVER ~” will be displayed. Press the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set the crossover frequency as desired. •...
  • Page 23 ■ When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the “DISTANCE”, then press the OK button. • Then “L ~” will be displayed. Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired speaker. ■ Note : •...

  • Page 24: Operation Of Bd Player

    Operation of BD player Region code PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DISCS • Blu-ray Disc player and BD-ROM or DVD Video discs are Playable disc types assigned region codes according to the region in which they are sold. If the region codes do not match, the disc will not play.

  • Page 25: Symbol About Invalid Operation

    ■ JPEG (“.jpg”, “.jpeg”) Notes on copyright • Maximum resolution : 4,272x2,848 pixels. • JPEG format images stored in progressive format cannot be • Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works played back. which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.

  • Page 26: Definition Of Terms

    DEFINITION OF TERMS AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) BonusView The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera Some BD-ROMs have bonus contents and other data that can be recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media downloaded to the external memory(local storage) for enjoyment. by using highly efficient codec technologies.
  • Page 27 HDMI Progressive format HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows connection format that supports both video and audio on a every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the single digital connection.

  • Page 28: Playing A Disc

    ■ Before starting playback • First set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the system setting procedures. (For details, refer to “OSD Menu Settings” on page 40.) • For explanation purposes, this instructions explains the OSD (On-Screen Display) language displayed on TV in English. •...

  • Page 29: To Stop Playback

    To stop playback Frame advance playback • When the STOP ( ■ ) button is pressed during playback • Each time the STEP ( ) button is pressed, the disc is of BD Video, DVD Video or AVCHD discs, the point at advanced by one frame.

  • Page 30: Displaying Disc Information

    Displaying disc information At the desired search mode, enter the number to be played, pressing the NUMERIC buttons. ■ When entering title, chapter, track number • During playback, Examples : For “3” : For “11” : ■ When entering the elapsed time •...
  • Page 31 Playing repeatedly Playing in random order • You can play a current title, chapter, disc or track • You can play the tracks in random order. repeatedly. • During playback, press the RANDOM button. • During playback of the desired chapter/track, press the REPEAT button.
  • Page 32 ■ Using the top menu. Switching the audio soundtrack During playback, press the POPUP MENU button. For discs on which multiple audio streams are recorded, audio streams can be switched during playback. Also use this procedure to switch the secondary audio for BD video on which secondary audio is recorded.
  • Page 33 Switching the subtitles Switching the camera angles • For discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles For discs on which multiple subtitles are recorded, the can be switched during playback. subtitles can be switched during playback. Also use this procedure to switch the secondary subtitle for BD Video on ■...

  • Page 34: Enjoying Bonusview Or Bd-Live

    ENJOYING BONUSVIEW OR BD-LIVE This unit is compatible with additional functions of BD Video, Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the PIP BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 2.0) and BD-LIVE. For BD mode menu. Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the functions of Picture in Picture and Virtual Package are available.

  • Page 35: Playing Files

    PLAYING FILES • You can play music files such as MP3 and WMA, picture Select the desired file using the CURSOR buttons, files such as JPEG and video files such as AVI and WMV then press the OK button or the CURSOR RIGHT recorded onto a CD-R/-RW or a USB memory device.
  • Page 36 To stop playback Selecting an item in the play menu • The items listed in the play menu may vary depending on the operation status and the selected media, etc. ■ Note: • During playback of file, press the STOP ( ■ ) button (or the •...
  • Page 37 Frame advance playback Displaying file information • During playback, • Each time the STEP( ) button is pressed, the video file is advanced by one frame. • Then the file information is displayed on the TV screen. • To return to normal playback, press the PLAY (/PAUSE) (“...

  • Page 38: Playing Repeatedly

    ■ When entering the elapsed time Playing in random order You can play from the desired by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current file. • You can play the files in random order. Examples : • During playback, press the RANDOM button. For “3 min, 15 sec.”...
  • Page 39 Playing both the music files and the JPEG files simultaneously During playback of music files, press the OK button. • Then the play menu, etc are displayed. In the play menu, press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the “Browse Pictures”, then press the OK button.

  • Page 40: Osd Menu Settings

    OSD Menu Settings • The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments. In the stop mode, press CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setting” in the main menu, then press the CURSOR RIGHT button. System Display Network Info HDMI Status Connected HDMI Preferred Format...

  • Page 41: Setting The System

    SETTING THE SYSTEM • For how to select the setting items and options, refer to “OSD Menu Settings” on page 40. • Settings with* are the default. Setting items Options Optical Disc AutoPlay On* : Set whether to automatically play a disc or not Starts play automatically.

  • Page 42: Setting The Display

    SETTING THE DISPLAY • For how to select the setting items and options, refer to “OSD Menu Settings” on page 40. • Settings with* are the default. Setting items Options NTSC : Select this when the video signal format of your TV and the discs is NTSC color system for U.S.A., Canada, etc..

  • Page 43: Setting The Audio

    SETTING THE AUDIO • For how to select the setting items and options, refer to “OSD Menu Settings” on page 40. • Settings with* are the default. Setting items Options On (Auto) : To automatically convert the digital audio signals to the signal format acceptable for TV and to output them from the HDMI OUT, meaning these signals are heard from the speakers of your TV(, not the speakers connected to this unit.)

  • Page 44: Setting The Parental Control

    SETTING THE PARENTAL CONTROL The parental control allows you to set a limit, which prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. If the ratings exceed the levels you set, playback will be stopped, or inappropriate scenes such as violent scenes can be cut or replaced with other scenes depending on the disc type.

  • Page 45: Setting The Network

    SETTING THE NETWORK • To access BD-LIVE contents from websites, you should connect this unit to the internet and set the communication settings. (For details, “CONNECTING TO NETWORK” on page 9.) • When you set the communication setting manually, the following information of the connected router or modem is required.

  • Page 46: Setting The Speaker

    Press the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select When selecting the Network Test “Apply”, then press the OK button. • Then the network test is automatically performed and the result is displayed. ■ When selecting the Manual or the Dynamic • Press the OK button to confirm the test result. Then the •...

  • Page 47: Operation Of Tuner

    Operation of Tuner LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS Auto tuning Manual tuning • Manual tuning is useful when you already know the Select the desired FM mode. frequency of the desired station. • After selecting the desired band, press the TUNING buttons repeatedly until the right frequency has been reached.
  • Page 48 Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations • You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory. • After selecting the tuner as an input source, select the desired preset number. Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning.

  • Page 49: Radio Data System Tuner

    Radio Data System Tuner LISTENING TO Radio Data System BROADCASTS (FM ONLY) Radio Data System is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is capable of translating these signals and putting the information on the display. These codes contain the following information.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer.
  • Page 51 [BD PLAYER SECTION] PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No playback • The disc is loaded upside down. • Reload the disc with the printed side up. • The disc is not playable. • Use a playable disc. • The disc is dirty. •...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications [AMPLIFIER SECTION] • Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.5 %, 1 kHz 2 × 100 W • Total harmonic distortion at -3 dB, 6 Ω, 1 kHz 0.5% • Input sensitivity/impedance Line (SAT, AUX, TV) 200 mV/47kΩ •...
  • Page 53 [FM TUNER SECTION] • Tuning frequency range 87.5~108 MHz [GENERAL] • BD Storage / Service USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) • LAN 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX • Power supply 230V ~ 50 Hz • Power consumption 110 W •...

  • Page 54: Setup Code Table

    Setup Code Table ADMIRAL ELCIT 109 127 AKAI ALBA ELMAN ALBIRAL ELTA ALCATEL EMERSON AMSTRAD ERRES ANAM EUROPHON 051 115 ARC EN CIEL ARISTONA 142 149 FERGUSON 057 061 ARTHUR MARTIN 122 123 FIDELITY FINLUX 057 109 ATLANTIC FISHER 109 136 AUDIOSONIC FORGESTONE AUSIND...
  • Page 55 INNO HIT NORDMENDE INTERFUNK OCEANIC ONCEAS IRRADIO OPTONICA ORION OSAKI OSIO OSUME OTTO VERSAND KAISUI P.T ACTTRON KARCHER PAEL KENDO PANASONIC KENNEDY KORTING PATHE CINEMA KRIESLER PERDIO PHILCO LENOIR LOEWE OPTA PHILIPS LOGIK LUMA PHOENIX LUXOR PHONOLA MAGNADYNE PIONEER PRANDONI- MAGNAFON PRINCE MARANTZ...
  • Page 56 SAMBERS UNIVOX SAMPO VEGAVOX SAMSUNG VOXSON WATSON SANYO WATT RADIO WEGA WHITE SCHAUB LORENZ WESTINGHOUSE YOKO SCHNEIDER ZANUSSI ZOPPAS SELECO SHARP SIAREM SICATEL Allegro SIEMENS Archer Bell&Howell SIERA Century Citizen SILVER Comtronics SINGER Contec SINUDYNE Easten SONOKO Emerson SONY Everquest STERN Focus TANDBERG...
  • Page 57 SL Marx KATHREIN Samsung KOSMOS Scientific Atlanta KRIESLER SHERWOOD LENCO Signal LUXOR Signature MAGAI Sprucer MARANTZ Starcom MASPRO Stargate METZ Starquest MINERVA TV86 MULTISTAR Teleview MURATO Tocom Tusa NEIRU Unika NOKIA Universal NORSAT Viewstar PACE Zenith PANASONIC Zentek PHILIPS PHONOLA PROSAT QUADRAL QUELLE...

  • Page 58: License

    The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the "Licensed Software") provided by Article 7 Kenwood Corporation (hereinafter the "Licensor") is copyrighted to or sublicensable by Confidentiality the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
  • Page 59 The Software embedded in the Product is composed of several independent software receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know components, and in each of such individual components, a copyright of either Kenwood their rights.
  • Page 60 Important Notice Concerning the Software Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property written entirely by you;...
  • Page 61 Important Notice Concerning the Software You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this To protect each distributor, we want to make it very clear that there is no warranty for the program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth free library.
  • Page 62 Important Notice Concerning the Software Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this If distribution of object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, License; they are outside its scope. The act of running a program using the Library is not then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place satisfies the restricted, and output from such a program is covered only if its contents constitute a requirement to distribute the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to...
  • Page 63 Important Notice Concerning the Software It may happen that this requirement contradicts the license restrictions of other Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Library specifies a version proprietary libraries that do not normally accompany the operating system. Such a number of this License which applies to it and “any later version”, you have the option of contradiction means you cannot use both them and the Library together in an executable following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published...
  • Page 64 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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