Kenwood DVR KRF X9992D User Manual
B60-4326-00 01 CH (T) MC  
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Before Applying Power  
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.  
KRF-X9992D is designed for operation as follows.  
Factory fitted moulded mains plug  
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.  
U.K. and Europe........................... AC 230 V only  
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. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power  
points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate  
safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to  
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:  
Blue : Neutral  
Brown : Live  
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Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.  
Safety Precautions  
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.  
WARNING :  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP-  
PLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
THELIGHTNINGFLASHWITHARROWHEADSYMBOL,WITHINANEQUILATERALTRIANGLE,  
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNI-  
TUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.  
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT  
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVIC-  
ING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.  
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Table of Contents  
To Connect a Kenwood 200-Disc CD  
Changer:  
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player  
(without AC-3 RF Output) ................................ 26  
Chapter One: Connecting Your  
Devices .................................................. 1  
To Connect Any Other Primary CD Player or  
Changer:  
To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc  
Player:  
Noting Your Devices .............................................. 3  
To Connect a Secondary CD Player:  
Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player .......... 28  
Connecting Your Speakers..................................... 4  
To Connect a Turntable/Record Player:  
Connecting Your DVD Player .............................. 16  
To Connect Front Speakers Only:  
To Connect a DVD Player:  
To Connect Front and Surround Sound  
Speakers:  
Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR ...... 29  
To Connect a Camcorder or Additional VCR:  
Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround  
Processor .......................................................... 18  
What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer?  
What if I Have an Amplifier?  
Can I Connect an Additional VCR Perma-  
nently?  
To Connect a DVD Player Through a  
Surround Processor:  
Connecting Your TV............................................... 8  
What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System  
Control Chaining)? .......................................... 30  
To Connect a TV:  
Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary  
Tape Deck ......................................................... 20  
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What if I Want to Watch TV without Turning  
on the Receiver?  
An Example of SL16 Chained  
Connections:  
To Connect an MD Recorder:  
An Example of XS8 Chained  
Connections:  
To Connect a Primary Tape Deck:  
To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck:  
Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner ..... 10  
To Connect a Cable TV Tuner with a  
Composite (RCA) Video Output:  
Connecting the Antennas .................................... 31  
AM Loop Antenna  
Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or  
Tape Deck ......................................................... 22  
To Connect a Cable TV Tuner without a  
Composite (RCA) Video Output:  
FM Indoor Antenna  
To Connect a Secondary CD Player:  
To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck:  
To Connect a Satellite Tuner:  
FM Outdoor Antenna  
What if I Have Cable Radio?  
Connecting Your VCR(s) ..................................... 12  
To Connect a Primary VCR:  
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player  
(with AC-3 RF Output) ..................................... 24  
To Connect a Secondary VCR:  
To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc  
Player:  
Connecting Your Primary CD Player ................... 14  
What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible CD  
Player?  
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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  
Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control ..... 37  
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How Do I Identify Devices?  
How Do I Replace a Setup Code with a New  
One?  
How Do I Delete Setup Codes?  
What if my device does not work with any of  
the codes on the list?  
What if I Want PowerTouch to Control  
Additional Functions?  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional) .... 40  
Storing RDS Stations Automatically  
Storing Stations Manually  
Chapter Three: Specifications................ 42  
KRF-X9992D Specifications  
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Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices  
Before You Begin  
This manual covers the most common and standard  
connections to the receiver. Because of its versatility,  
you may decide to connect your devices differently.  
Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Connection  
and Setup Guide. This chapter guides you through  
connecting your home entertainment devices to  
your new Kenwood audio-video receiver.  
All necessary cables should be provided with your  
home entertainment device (not with your new  
receiver). If you do not have the correct cables, you  
may purchase these cables from any home entertain-  
ment store.  
Once all your devices are connected, you can set up  
the PowerTouch (see Chapter Two).  
Before making any video connections to the your  
receiver :  
Refer to the following pages for details on connect-  
ing these devices:  
•
You can use either S-Video or standard compos-  
ite (RCA) video connections.  
To make coaxial digital connections, be sure to use a  
high-quality digital audio cable, not a standard  
audio cable.  
Speakers  
page 4  
page 8  
•
If all of your video devices and TV have S-Video  
connectors, we suggest that you use them  
exclusively, since it will provide superior video  
performance.  
TV  
VCR(s)  
page 12  
page 14  
page 16  
page 20  
page 20  
page 24  
page 28  
page 29  
Do not plug in the receiver or any other device to  
AC power until all connections have been made.  
Once all devices have been connected, you may plug  
them in and provide power.  
CD Player, Kenwood 200-Disc Changer  
DVD Player  
•
If only some of your video devices and TV have  
S-Video connectors, you can still use them for  
those devices and the TV. Use the composite  
connectors for your devices that don’t have S-  
Video connectors. In this case you’ll also have to  
connect the receiver’s composite Video Monitor  
output to your TV for your non S-Video devices  
and switch between inputs on TV.  
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MD Recorder  
Important:  
Your new receiver requires adequate ventilation to  
perform reliably. Be sure not to block the ventilation  
area on the top or back (or both sides) of the  
Tape Deck(s)  
Laser Disc Player  
Turntable  
receiver with another device. These areas should be:  
•
•
If your TV doesn’t have S-Video connectors, you  
can’t use S-Video connections for any of your  
video devices. Use the composite connectors  
exclusively.  
Camcorder/Second VCR  
at least top; 50cm, back; 10cm, and left and right  
side; 10cm  
Antennas  
page 31  
Do not install your receiver where direct sunlight or  
high frequency flourescent lighting can shine  
directly into the remote sensor. This can cause your  
new receiver to malfunction.  
If your TV does not have any video connections  
at all (it only has antenna connections), you  
must purchase an RF modulator that converts  
video signals into antenna signals to use it with  
the KRF-X9992D. You should be able to find an  
RF modulator at a store specializing in electronic  
parts.  
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The following diagram shows the entire back of the KRF-X9992D.  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
VIDEO 4  
INPUT  
6 CH  
2 CH  
SURROUND  
2
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Noting Your Devices  
Jack Set  
Phono  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Model #  
Setup Code  
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. If you will be connecting a DVD player  
or other device with a digital output, please refer to  
the following chart before choosing a video jack set:  
You will need this information later, when you set  
up your PowerTouch (see “Identifying Devices For  
PowerTouch Control” on page 37). Recording this  
information now will save you additional trips  
behind your home entertainment cabinet. You will  
fill in the Setup Code column when you are setting  
up PowerTouch.  
Choose this jack  
set...  
If your digital  
cable is...  
optical  
coaxial  
VIDEO4  
VIDEO2 or 3  
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CENTER  
L
R
FRONT  
FRONT  
POWERED  
SUBWOOFER  
L
R
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
4
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
VIDEO 4  
INPUT  
6 CH  
2 CH  
SURROUND  
A
B
C
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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 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:  
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.  
To Connect Front Speakers Only:  
If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (as  
opposed to surround sound), you may simply  
connect a single pair of speakers. To do so:  
1. Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.  
2. Follow the steps under “To Connect Front  
Speakers Only” on this page to connect the  
RIGHT and LEFT FRONT speakers.  
1. Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.  
Never short circuit the + and - speaker wires.  
Do not switch the left and right speaker wires or  
swap the + and - wires on the binding posts.  
2. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the  
RIGHT FRONT speaker into the U-shaped slot in  
the base of the positive RIGHT FRONT post. Lay  
the wire to the right of the post; that way, when  
you tighten the binding post, it will naturally  
twist the wire into the best connection. Tighten  
the post. Repeat for the negative wire on the  
RIGHT FRONT speaker as shown to the right.  
3. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the  
CENTER speaker into the U-shaped slot in the base  
of the positive CENTER post, as shown to the right.  
The speakers must have a nominal impedance of  
between 6Ω and 16Ω.  
Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire.  
Using Speaker Wire  
1. Loosen post  
4. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the  
RIGHT SURROUND speaker into the U-shaped  
slot on the base of the positive RIGHT SUR-  
ROUND post. Tighten the post. Repeat for the  
negative wire.  
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3. Repeat step 2 for the positive and negative wires  
on the LEFT FRONT speaker.  
5. Repeat step 4 for the positive and negative wires  
on the LEFT SURROUND speaker.  
2. Insert wire  
3. Tighten post  
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What if I Have an Amplifier?  
R
L
Power Amp  
FRONT  
FRONT  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
VIDEO 4  
INPUT  
6 CH  
2 CH  
SURROUND  
6
CENTER  
R
L
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
POWERED  
SUBWOOFER  
Power Amp  
Power Amp  
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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. Connect the speakers to the power amplifiers  
according to the amplifiers’ instruction manuals.  
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Connecting Your TV  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
8
SURROUND  
COMPOSITE VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
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Connecting Your TV, continued  
To Connect a TV:  
What if I Want to Watch TV without  
Turning on the Receiver?  
The connection described here sets your TV up as a  
monitor you can use to view media played on your  
other video devices (such as a VCR or DVD player).  
You can still watch TV without having to use the  
receiver.  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power  
until you have connected all your devices.  
2. Connect a video cable from your TV’s Video IN  
jack to the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack as  
shown to the left.  
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.  
3. If your TV does not have any video input connec-  
tions, you must purchase an RF modulator. The  
modulator will convert the video signal from the  
receiver to an RF signal that will work with the  
TV’s antenna connections.  
The instructions in this section show how to con-  
nect your TV as a monitor for the other video  
devices you connect (without using it as an audio/  
video source device itself). To use your TV as an  
audio/video source device, you must first connect it  
as described in this section, and also connect its  
audio/video output jacks as if they were cable TV  
tuner outputs, as described in “To Connect a Cable  
TV Tuner with a Composite (RCA) Video Output”  
on page 11.  
Connect the receiver to the TV according to the  
RF modulator’s instruction manual.  
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4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your TV. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the TV.  
If you previously connected your TV directly to your  
VCR, you must now connect it through your new  
receiver.  
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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.  
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Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued  
To Connect a Cable TV Tuner with a  
Composite (RCA) Video Output:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
To Connect a Satellite Tuner:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
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.  
2. If your satellite receiver has a digital output, use  
the table below to select a jack set:  
2. Connect the audio and video cables from the  
cable tuner’s Audio and Video Out jacks to the  
receiver’s VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or VIDEO 4 PLAY  
IN jacks as shown to the left.  
If your digital  
cable is...  
Choose this jack  
set...  
The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your tuner. For  
further assistance on optional configurations,  
contact your cable or satellite provider.  
3. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your tuner. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the tuner.  
optical  
coaxial  
VIDEO4  
VIDEO2 or 3  
Note that the jack sets are linked, even though  
they are not adjacent. You must connect all of  
the cables from your satellite receiver to a linked  
jack set. For example, if you connect the analog  
cables to VIDEO2 and the digital optical cable to  
VIDEO4, your satellite receiver will not work  
correctly.  
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To Connect a Cable TV Tuner without a  
Composite (RCA) Video Output:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
3. Connect the audio and video cables from the  
satellite tuner’s Audio and Video Out jacks to the  
receiver’s VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or VIDEO 4 PLAY  
IN jacks as shown to the left.  
2. Connect the audio cables from the cable tuner’s  
Audio Out jacks to the receiver’s VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, or VIDEO 4 PLAY IN jacks as shown to  
the left.  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your tuner. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the tuner.  
3. Leave the cable tuner’s video out (RF jack)  
connected directly to your VCR or TV (wherever  
you already have it connected). See “How Do I  
Operate Devices?” on page 26 of the Users’ Guide  
for details about using this setup.  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your tuner. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the tuner.  
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Connecting Your VCR(s)  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
12  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO IN  
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Connecting Your VCR(s), continued  
To Connect a Primary VCR:  
To Connect a Secondary VCR:  
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.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
2. Connect the audio and video cables from the  
VCR’s Audio and Video jacks to the receiver’s  
VIDEO 1 REC OUT and PLAY IN jacks as shown  
to the left.  
2. Connect the audio and video cables from the  
VCR’s Audio and Video jacks to the receiver’s  
VIDEO 2 REC OUT and PLAY IN jacks.  
This section focuses on the connections from your  
VCR to the KRF-X9992D. Please refer to your VCR’s  
instructions for more detail about its connection  
jacks and capabilities.  
3. Be sure to connect the VCR Video IN cable to the  
jack labeled REC OUT and the VIDEO OUT  
cable to the jack labeled PLAY IN.  
3. Be sure to connect the VCR Video IN cable to the  
jack labeled REC OUT and the VIDEO OUT  
cable to the jack labeled PLAY IN.  
The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your VCR. For  
further assistance on optional configurations,  
contact the store where you purchased your receiver.  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your VCR. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the VCR.  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jack you used to connect your VCR. In  
addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the VCR.  
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Connecting Your Primary CD Player  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
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OUTPUT A (CD1)  
*KENWOOD  
OUTPUT B (CD2)*  
DPF-J9010 ONLY  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY  
SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY  
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Connecting Your Primary CD Player, continued  
To Connect a Kenwood 200-Disc CD  
Changer:  
To Connect Any Other Primary CD  
Player or Changer:  
1. Connect the audio cables from the 200-Disc  
Changer to the receiver’s CD1 jacks.  
1. Connect the audio cables from the CD player’s  
audio jacks to the receiver’s CD1 jack set as  
shown to the left.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
If you have a Kenwood DPF-J9010, connect  
Output A to the receiver’s CD1 jacks and Output  
B to the receiver’s CD2/Tape2 Monitor PLAY IN  
jacks as shown to the left.  
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.  
2. Connect the optical digital cable from the CD  
player’s digital jack to the receiver’s CD1 OPTI-  
CAL jack as shown to the left.  
2. Connect the optical digital cable from the  
changer to the receiver’s CD1 OPTICAL jack as  
shown to the left.  
3. If you are connecting a Kenwood CD Player with  
system control, connect the system control cable  
from the CD player to the system control jack as  
shown to the left.  
Each set of instructions in this section shows one of  
several possible variations on connecting your CD  
player(s). For further assistance on optional configu-  
rations, contact the store where you purchased your  
CD player(s).  
3. Connect the system control cable from the  
changer to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown  
to the left.  
Be sure that the SL16/XS8 switch on both the  
player/changer and the receiver is set appropri-  
ately.  
The illustration shows a Kenwood 200-Disc CD  
Changer. Your CD player may look different.  
Be sure that the SL16/XS8 switch on both the  
changer and the receiver is set to SL16.  
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If you are connecting more than one Kenwood  
device with a system control cable, see “What if I  
Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control  
Chaining)?” on page 30 for more information.  
Kenwood DPF-J9010 contains two CD transports.  
You must connect it as though they were two CD  
players.  
If you are connecting more than one Kenwood  
device with a system control cable, see “What if I  
Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control  
Chaining)?” on page 30 for more information.  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your CD player/  
changer. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the CD player or changer.  
What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible  
CD Player?  
Connect the audio and video cables from the CD  
player to any unused Video jack set.  
4. Connect the SL16 text cable (communication  
cable) from the changer to the receiver’s SL16  
TEXT jack as shown to the left.  
5. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your CD  
changer. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the CD Changer.  
To Connect a Secondary CD Player:  
See “Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape  
Deck” on page 22.  
Do not connect the system control cable in this  
instance.  
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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.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
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AUDIO OUT  
ANALOG ONLY  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT - COAXIAL OR OPTICAL  
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Connecting Your DVD Player, continued  
3. Connect the audio and video cables from the  
DVD’s Audio and Video jacks to the receiver’s  
PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left.  
To Connect a DVD Player:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
4. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or  
optical) from the DVD’s digital jack to the  
appropriate digital jack on the receiver as shown  
to the left.  
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.  
2. Look at the digital cable that came with your  
DVD player. Use the table below to choose a jack  
set:  
The illustration shows two digital connections,  
one for coaxial connection and one for optical  
connection. Your DVD player supports one or  
the other of these connection methods—do not  
connect both.  
If your digital  
cable is...  
Choose this jack  
set...  
The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your DVD player.  
For further assistance on optional configurations,  
contact the store where you purchased your receiver.  
optical  
coaxial  
VIDEO4  
If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to  
remove the protective cover from the optical jack  
before connecting.  
VIDEO2 or 3  
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Note that the jack sets are linked, even though  
they are not adjacent. You must connect all of  
the cables from your DVD player to a linked jack  
set. For example, if you connect the analog cables  
to VIDEO2 and the digital optical cable to  
VIDEO4, your DVD player will not work cor-  
rectly.  
5. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your DVD  
player. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the DVD player.  
DTS disclaimer clause  
DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be decoded and played back  
inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive  
noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should be taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected  
directly to an amplification sysem. To enjoy DTS Digital Surroud™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the  
digital output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, or TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.  
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Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D  
Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor  
S-VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD player  
Surround Processor  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
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VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
VIDEO 4  
INPUT  
6 CH  
2 CH  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
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Connecting Your DVD Player Through a Surround Processor, continued  
To Connect a DVD Player through a  
surround processor:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
You must purchase a multi-channel surround  
processor if you want to play DTS DVD discs with  
this receiver.  
2. Connect the digital cable from the DVD player’s  
Digital OUT jack to the surround processor’s  
Digital jack.  
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. See  
“Connecting You DVD Player” on page 17. Please  
refer to your DVD player’s instructions for more  
detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.  
3. Connect the audio cables from the surround  
processor (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND,  
SUBWOOFER) to the receiver’s VIDEO 4 6CH.  
INPUT jacks as shown to the left.  
4. For the video cable connection, you must use the  
VIDEO 4 jack set.  
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The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your DVD player.  
For further assistance on optional configurations,  
contact the store where you purchased your receiver.  
5. To activate the surround processor connections,  
you need to move VIDEO 4 INPUT switch to  
6CH position before turning the system on.  
6. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your DVD  
player. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the DVD player.  
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Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck  
Remove protective cap  
before connecting.  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
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PLAY OUT (ANALOG)  
RECORD IN (ANALOG)  
DIGITAL RECORD IN (OPTICAL)  
SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY  
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Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued  
To Connect an MD Recorder:  
To Connect a Primary Tape Deck:  
1. Connect the audio cable from the MD recorder’s  
Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s MD/TAPE 1 PLAY  
IN jacks as shown to the left.  
1. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s  
Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s MD/TAPE 1 PLAY  
IN jacks as shown to the left.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
2. Connect the audio cable from the MD recorder’s  
Rec IN jacks to the receiver’s MD/TAPE 1 REC  
OUT jacks, as shown to the left.  
2. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s Rec  
IN jacks to the receiver’s MD/TAPE 1 REC OUT  
jacks as shown to the left.  
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.  
3. Remove the cover from the receiver’s OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT jack, then connect the optical  
digital cable from the MD recorder’s REC IN jack  
to the receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack as  
shown to the left.  
3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with  
system control, connect the system control cable  
from the tape deck to the receiver. Be sure that  
the SL16/XS8 switch on both the tape deck and  
the receiver is set appropriately.  
Each set of instructions in this section shows one of  
several possible variations on connecting your MD  
recorder or tape deck. For further assistance on  
optional configurations, contact the store where you  
purchased your MD recorder or tape deck.  
You only need to connect to the digital out jack  
if you will be recording from sources that are  
connected to a digital in jack, such as a CD or  
DVD player.  
If you are connecting more than one Kenwood  
device with a system control cable, see “What if I  
Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control  
Chaining)?” on page 30 of the Connection and  
Setup Guide.  
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4. If you are connecting a Kenwood MD recorder,  
connect the system control cable from the MD  
recorder to the receiver. Be sure that the SL16/  
XS8 switch on the receiver is set to SL16. (MD  
recorder only supports SL16 system control  
mode.)  
4. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your tape deck.  
In addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the tape deck.  
To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck  
See “Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape  
Deck” on page 22.  
If you are connecting more than one Kenwood  
device with a system control cable, see “What if I  
Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control  
Chaining)?” on page 30.  
5. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your MD  
recorder. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the MD recorder.  
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Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
22  
CD OUTPUT OR TAPE PLAY OUT  
TAPE RECORD IN  
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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 jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE 2 MONI-  
TOR PLAY IN jack set as shown to the left.  
1. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s  
Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE 2  
MONITOR PLAY IN jacks.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
Do not connect the system control cable from  
the second CD player, even if it supports system  
control.  
2. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s Rec  
IN jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE 2 MONITOR  
REC OUT jacks.  
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.  
2. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your CD player.  
In addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the CD player.  
Do not connect the system control cable from  
the second tape deck, even if it supports system  
control.  
Each set of instructions in this section shows one of  
several possible variations on connecting your CD  
player or tape deck. For further assistance on  
optional configurations, contact the store where you  
purchased your CD player or tape deck.  
3. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your tape deck.  
In addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the tape deck.  
If you connect a second tape deck, you cannot  
connect a second CD player.  
If you connect a second CD player, you cannot  
connect a second tape deck.  
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Do not connect a system control cable from any  
unit connected via the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR jacks.  
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Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D  
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output)  
VIDEO4 6CH.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
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DIGITAL OUT  
Remove protective cap  
before inserting  
AUDIO OUT  
DC IN  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
COAX.  
RF INPUT  
AC-3 RF  
DIGITAL INPUT  
COAX.  
OP
RF  
VIDEO OUT  
DEMODULATOR  
S- VIDEO OUT  
AC-3 RF OUT  
COAX. OR OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT  
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Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued  
6. Connect the coaxial digital cable from the  
demodulator’s DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. jack to  
the receiver’s VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 COAXIAL jack.  
To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser  
Disc Player:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
7. Connect the demodulator’s supplied 12V AC  
adapter to the DC IN jack on the demodulator.  
Do not plug the adapter into the wall until you  
have finished making all connections to the  
receiver.  
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you  
have connected all your devices.  
You must purchase an RF Demodulator (DEM-  
9991D) if you plan to operate a player with a Dolby  
Digital (AC-3) RF Output with this receiver.  
2. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc  
player’s Audio OUT jacks to the receiver’s AUDIO  
jacks (VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 PLAY IN) as shown to  
the left.  
8. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your laser disc  
player. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the laser disc player.  
These instructions describe how to connect a laser  
disc player with an AC-3 RF Output. If your laser  
disc player does not have an AC-3 RF output, see  
“Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3  
RF Output)” on page 26. Please refer to your laser  
disc player’s instructions for more detail about its  
connection jacks and capabilities.  
3. For the video cable connection, you must use the  
VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 jack set, as that is the set  
with a coaxial digital connection.  
Do not connect the digital cable (coaxial or  
optical) yet; it must be connected via the de-  
modulator as described in the following steps.  
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The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your laser disc  
player. For further assistance on optional configura-  
tions, contact the store where you purchased your  
receiver.  
4. Connect the AC-3 RF coaxial cable from the laser  
disc player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack to the demodula-  
tor’s RF INPUT AC-3 RF jack as shown to the left.  
5. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or  
optical) from the laser disc player’s digital jack to  
the appropriate DIGITAL INPUT jack on the  
demodulator as shown to the left. Set the switch  
on the front of the DEM-9991D to the type of  
connection you made.  
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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.INPUT  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND  
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AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
S- VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL OR OPTICAL)  
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Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued  
4. Connect the video cable from the laser disc  
player’s Video OUT jack to the receiver’s VIDEO  
PLAY IN jack as shown to the left.  
To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser  
Disc Player:  
1. Review the information under “Before You  
Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes  
about the types of video connections you can  
make.  
5. Connect the digital cable (either coaxial or  
optical) from the laser disc player’s digital jack to  
the appropriate digital jack on the receiver as  
shown to the left. Your laser disc player supports  
only one of the digital connection methods—do  
not connect both.  
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. This configuration does not  
allow Dolby Digital laser discs to be played. Please  
refer to your laser disc player’s instructions for more  
detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.  
2. Look at the digital connection on your laser disc  
player. Use the table below to choose a jack set:  
If your digital  
cable is...  
Choose this jack  
set...  
If you use the optical digital cable, be sure to  
remove the protective cover from the optical jack  
before connecting.  
optical  
coaxial  
VIDEO4  
6. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your laser disc  
player. In addition, note the brand name and  
model number of the laser disc player.  
VIDEO2 or 3  
The instructions in this section show one of several  
possible variations on connecting your laser disc  
player. For further assistance on optional configura-  
tions, contact the store where you purchased your  
receiver.  
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Note that the jack sets are linked, even though  
they are not adjacent. You must connect all of  
the cables from your laser disc player to a linked  
jack set. If you connect the analog cables to  
VIDEO2 and the digital optical cable to  
VIDEO4, your laser disc player will not work  
correctly.  
3. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc  
player’s Audio OUT jacks to the receiver’s AUDIO  
jacks as shown to the left.  
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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. Connect the audio cables from the turntable  
audio output jacks to the receiver’s PHONO R  
and L jacks.  
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2. If your turntable includes a ground cable,  
connect the ground cable to the receiver’s  
PHONO ground jack.  
GROUND  
3. Go to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 and note  
which jacks you used to connect your turntable.  
In addition, note the brand name and model  
number of the turntable.  
AUDIO OUT  
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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. If you want a less  
cluttered and more permanent connection, see “Can  
I Connect an Additional VCR Permanently?”, below.  
To Connect a Camcorder or Additional  
VCR:  
Connect the audio and video cables from the  
camcorder or VCR’s Audio and Video jacks to the  
receiver’s front panel jacks as shown to the left.  
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Can I Connect an Additional VCR  
Permanently?  
Yes. To do so, follow the instructions under “To  
Connect a Secondary VCR:” on page 13.  
(or additional VCR)  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO OUT  
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What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)?  
Kenwood provides convenient control of the entire  
system via two control modes:  
To switch between the two modes :  
1. Slide the selector switch (shown below) from  
SL16 (the factory-set default) to XS8.  
•
SL16, which allows you to connect SL16 devices  
only  
Make sure the units are connected to the correct  
jacks on the receiver—for example, no device  
connected to the CD2/TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks can  
use a system control cable.  
2. Turn the receiver’s power switch off, and on  
again.  
•
XS8, which allows you to connect XS, XS8, and  
XR devices  
You cannot mix SL16 and XS8 settings. All devices  
connected via system control cables must use the  
same setting.  
Some CD players and cassette decks do not support  
the SL16 system control mode. Do not include these  
devices in a set of SL16 chained connections; where  
appropriate, use the XS8 mode instead.  
An Example of SL16 Chained  
Connections:  
Do not mix connections of the two modes: if a  
device does not support the mode you are using for  
chaining, do not connect that device.  
System Control connection allows you to:  
[SL16] [XS8]  
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]  
[SL16]  
Receiver  
•
See the current status of the selected source  
device, such as Play or Stop (SL16 devices only).  
Do not connect system control cables to any device  
not specified by Kenwood. Using system control  
functions with a device that does not support them  
can damage the device.  
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CD Player  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
cord  
•
•
control connected devices via the remote  
MD Recorder  
Tape Deck  
switch the receiver’s input automatically to a  
connected device when you start playback from  
that device  
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]  
[XS]  
Make sure system control plugs are firmly seated in  
the appropriate jacks.  
•
synchronize recording a CD automatically when  
you start playback from the connected CD player  
Record Player  
An Example of XS8 Chained  
Connections:  
[SL16] [XS8]  
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]  
[SL16]  
Receiver  
CD Player  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
cord  
MD Recorder  
Tape Deck  
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]  
[XS]  
Record Player  
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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:  
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1. Insert the antenna loop into the base and  
position the loop.  
1. Attach the antenna sheath to the pole in the  
center of the receiver’s FM antenna jack, as  
shown above. When you attach the sheath for the  
first time, you may need to exert quite a bit of  
pressure.  
1. Connect the antenna wire to a standard,  
commercially available antenna adapter as  
shown above.  
2. Open the receiver’s antenna terminal levers.  
3. Insert the antenna’s wires into the terminal as  
shown above.  
2. Connect the adapter to the receiver’s FM antenna  
jack.  
4. Close the antenna terminal levers to lock the  
wires in place.  
2. Adjust the antenna as necessary to improve  
reception.  
What if I Have Cable Radio?  
If you have cable radio, contact your cable provider  
for assistance with connecting to the KRF-X9992D.  
5. Adjust the antenna loop as necessary to improve  
reception.  
3. Tack the looped end of the antenna in the  
location that provides the best reception.  
To prevent hum interference, keep the AM antenna  
wires away from speaker wires, AC power cords, the  
TV chassis, and the receiver.  
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Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch  
Audio-Video Receiver KRF-X9992D  
Chapter Two: Setting Up PowerTouch  
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 incor-  
porates sophisticated engineering and design to  
allow you to simply touch the screen to press  
buttons and operate controls. You can touch the  
screen with your finger or with the stylus stored at  
the top of the PowerTouch.  
Because it can control so many different devices, it  
presents a separate set of controls for each device on  
an LCD screen. Touch an icon on the screen to  
access further menus or controls for devices.  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
Installing the Batteries  
page 32  
page 33  
page 34  
page 34  
Calibrating the Touch Screen  
Navigating PowerTouch Interface  
Setting Up Speakers  
Only devices previously identified and connected to  
the receiver will appear as icons on the display  
screen. If you are “missing” an icon on your display  
screen, make sure you have identified the device to  
PowerTouch. This chapter describes identifying  
devices to PowerTouch.  
Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control page 37  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory page 40  
Installing the Batteries  
Before you can set up any PowerTouch item, you  
need to install batteries.  
2. Insert six AA batteries as shown below:  
When your batteries begin to run low, PowerTouch  
displays a Low Battery message. Clear the message  
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by touching check mark icon (  
batteries as described here.  
) and replace all 6  
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The batteries that came with your new Power-  
Touch are intended for you to use for an opera-  
tion check—they may not last as long as ordinary  
batteries. We recommend replacing them with  
alkaline batteries for normal use.  
Maximize the life of your batteries by turning the  
Backlight off if you are not trying to use PowerTouch  
in the dark. For more information on the Backlight,  
see the Users’ Guide.  
To install the batteries:  
If you cannot see anything on the screen after  
replacing batteries, try to adjust the screen contrast.  
See 61 page of the Users’ Guide.  
1. Press down and back on the battery cover to  
remove it.  
3. Close the cover.  
Under some circumstances (for example, if you plan  
to use multiple remotes), you can set PowerTouch  
up to communicate via a hardwired cable and be  
powered by a AC adapter/wall cube. If you choose  
this setup option, you should contact the store  
where you purchased your receiver.  
If you use PowerTouch outside of it’s range (see  
“How is PowerTouch Powered?” on page 5 of the  
Users’ Guide) PowerTouch’s display may show  
incorrect information.  
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Calibrating the Touch Screen  
After you install the batteries or reset PowerTouch,  
you need to calibrate the touch screen. The touch  
screen responds to pressure from the included stylus  
or your finger:  
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.  
1. Open the cover.  
2. Use the stylus to press the blue button at the  
bottom of the battery case:  
If you are replacing batteries and complete the  
battery replacement within 3 minutes, you do not  
need to calibrate the screen; calibration is stored in  
memory.  
When you touch each calibration point, you should  
hear a beep and see the next point, indicating that  
area of the screen is now calibrated. If you do not  
hear a beep, touch the calibration point until you do.  
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If the screen’s performance begins to change, you can  
recalibrate it without resetting PowerTouch by  
The touch screen is sensitive to pressure, not to  
movement. Press firmly but gently on any touch screen  
element. The screen will not respond if you simply  
brush the stylus or your finger along the surface.  
pressing  
on the Setup Preference menu. For  
more information about accessing this menu, see  
“Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control” on  
page 37.  
The items you set up in this chapter will remain in  
PowerTouch. If you want to make it to the factory–  
set default condition, please follow the instructions  
on page 78 of the Users’ Guide.  
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Navigating PowerTouch Interface  
PowerTouch presents a “map” of the menus you  
have available:  
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•
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).  
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Input (KRF-X9992D Users’ Guide)  
•
Surround (“Setting Up Speakers” on this page)  
These menu settings allow you to set up speakers  
and subwoofer, set the distance from your  
speakers to the listening area, determine speaker  
levels, and set the surround speaker type. The  
Next button on each screen takes you to the next  
group of settings (i.e., pressing Next at SP  
Selection takes you to SP Distance without  
having to go back to the menu).  
Use the stylus or your finger to touch a Quick  
Access button (the blue buttons on the left side  
of the screen). The touch screen will jump  
immediately to that menu. Touch  
to the Main menu.  
to return  
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Macro (KRF-X9992D Users’ Guide)  
This menu setting allows you to create custom  
macros that perform several operations (such as  
turning a device on, changing the receiver’s  
input, and changing a TV station) with a single  
touch.  
Ouick Tour PowerTouch includes a Quick Tour to  
familiarize you with the options available and how to  
access them. You may want to run the Quick Tour  
before you begin setting up devices. To start the Quick  
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Tour, use the stylus or your finger to touch  
.
For convenience, PowerTouch zooms in on and  
displays only a portion of this map at a time. The  
boxes on the illustration above surround what you  
will see on the screen for each area of the map.  
For the rest of this chapter, you will be using the  
various settings on the Setup menu. The Setup menu  
includes the following settings and their subsettings:  
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Preference, which contains the following:  
There are three ways to navigate this map:  
•
IR (“Identifying Devices For PowerTouch  
Control” on page 37)  
•
Use the stylus or your finger to touch a button  
on the Main menu. The touch screen will “fly”  
This menu setting allows you to identify your  
connected devices to PowerTouch.  
you over the map to that menu. Touch  
return to the Main menu.  
to  
Setting Up Speakers  
You can set up your speakers in the order presented  
here (via the Next button) or individually, selecting  
each option from the Surround menu.  
Before you can begin using the receiver to control  
your home entertainment system, you must set up  
PowerTouch to operate your speakers effectively.  
There are four areas of speaker setup:  
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•
•
•
SP Selection  
SP Distance  
SP Level  
The receiver must be on, speakers must be connected,  
and Speaker A on the front panel must be turned on  
before you can set up speakers.  
Bass Peak Level  
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To begin setting up speakers:  
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on the Speaker Selection menu:  
Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified  
setup where you identify whether a speaker is  
present and let the receiver automatically deter-  
mine the appropriate speaker settings.  
a. Touch  
1. Touch  
on the Main menu to access the  
Setup menu.  
b. Aim PowerTouch at the receiver and touch the  
speaker button until the correct setting  
appears (see below).  
a. Aim PowerTouch at the receiver. If the speaker  
is present, touch the speaker button until  
“Yes” appears in the button. (SW=subwoofer,  
C=center, LS=left surround and RS=right  
surround):  
The left and right front buttons and the left  
and right surround buttons are linked; if you  
touch one, you change the settings for both.  
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2. Touch  
on the Setup settings.  
• Off means you are not using the speaker.  
(Not available for front speakers). If no  
subwoofer is connected, all bass below  
80Hz is sent to left and right front speak-  
ers.  
If you selected Yes for the subwoofer, all of  
the bass below 80Hz is removed from other  
speakers in your system and is sent to the  
subwoofer in all listening modes. This  
improves your speakers’ power handling and  
reduces overall distortion.  
• On means that you are using the speaker.  
(Only available for subwoofer).  
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Select Nml (= Normal) if the speaker is  
not capable of producing clean, deep bass  
energy at output levels that match those  
produced by a typical powered subwoofer.  
All bass below 80Hz in that channel is  
removed from that speaker and is sent to  
the subwoofer in all listening modes. Most  
speakers should be considered Nml.  
b. Touch  
to save your settings.  
c. Touch  
to move to the next speaker setting  
to return to the Surround menu.  
or touch  
SP Selection  
Custom setup: Use this method for a more  
customized setup where you determine more of  
the speaker settings, such as the bandwidth of the  
sound sent to each speaker. Custom setup config-  
ures the following: SW=subwoofer, L=left front,  
R=right front, C=Center, LS=left surround and  
RS=right surround.  
1. Touch  
on the Setup Surround  
•
Select Lrg (= Large) if the speaker is capable  
of producing clean, deep bass energy at  
output levels that match those produced by  
a typical powered subwoofer. All bass below  
menu to open the Speaker Selection menu:  
2. Kenwood provides two ways to set up your  
speakers:  
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SP Distance  
1. Measure the distance from each speaker to the  
seat you most often use and note it below:  
SP Level  
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.  
In this step you will use your ears to balance the  
volume level of all the system’s speakers except the  
subwoofer for your room and listening position. (To  
set the subwoofer level, see “Setting the Subwoofer  
Level” on page 37.) When all the speakers are set at  
the same volume level, your system will create a more  
realistic, spacious surround sound environment.  
Speaker  
Distance (ft or m)  
left front  
If you set your left and right front speakers  
to Lrg and have a subwoofer in the system,  
the subwoofer will only receive bass in  
Stereo mode and during Dolby Digital and  
MPEG programs. In Dolby Pro Logic,  
Dolby 3 Stereo, and DSP modes, the  
center  
right front  
left surround  
right surrond  
subwoofer  
1. Eliminate as many external noise sources as  
possible.  
2. Sit in the place where you and your guests are  
most likely to sit while watching movies or  
listening to music.  
subwoofer will not receive any signal at all.  
c. If you set your left and right front speakers to  
Lrg and want to send bass to the subwoofer in  
2. If you are not already there, touch  
on the Setup Surround menu to open the  
Speaker Distance menu:  
3. If you are not already there, touch  
on the Setup Surround menu to open the  
Speaker Level menu:  
all Listen modes, touch  
until “On”  
appears above the button. In Dolby Pro Logic,  
Dolby 3 Stereo, and DSP modes SW Re-Mix  
mixes some of the bass from your left and  
right front speakers back into your subwoofer.  
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If you set your left and right front speakers to  
Nml, SW Re-Mix does not function.  
d. Touch  
to save your settings.  
e. Touch  
or touch  
to move to the next speaker setting  
to return to the Surround menu.  
3. Touch  
or  
to set the distance for the left  
to select the next speaker.  
4. Touch  
“Manu”.  
until the Test Tone display reads  
front speaker.  
4. Touch  
or  
If your front speakers are set to Nml, you can only set  
your center and surround speakers to Nml (or OFF).  
5. The receiver’s master volume will become 0 dB,  
and test noise will play from the left front  
speaker. Please note that the test tone is quite  
loud.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each speaker.  
If you turn off the subwoofer, your front speakers  
are automatically set to Lrg. You may not set them  
to Nml.  
6. Touch  
touch  
to move to the next speaker setting or  
to return to the Surround menu.  
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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.  
7. Carefully listen to the volume level of the test  
noise. If the noise is a different volume than the  
noise from the left front speaker, use  
or  
to adjust the volume so that the volume matches  
the volume from the left front speaker. (Do not  
be concerned with the volume number readout  
on the Level display—this is for reference  
purposes only. Use your ears to determine if the  
two speakers are playing at the same volume).  
12.Touch  
touch  
to move to the next speaker setting or  
to return to the Surround menu.  
Bass Peak Level  
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the system’s speakers  
(except the subwoofer) play at the same volume.  
Because of the way humans hear, the test noise the  
Speaker Level menu sends through the subwoofer  
will not sound as loud as it really is. (This Speaker  
Level menu subwoofer test noise is designed to be  
used with a sound pressure level meter for  
balancig.) Because of this, you cannot use that test  
noise to properly calibrate the level of your  
subwoofer by ear. The PowerTouch contains a  
separate setup menu for the subwoofer.  
2. Touch  
“On”.  
until the Test Tone display reads  
9. To confirm the volume levels, touch  
until the  
3. Test noise will play from the subwoofer. Care-  
fully listen to the volume level of the noise.  
Test Tone display reads “Auto.” The test noise will  
automatically cycle between all of the speakers.  
Fine-tune the channel levels as necessary.  
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4. Use the left (  
) or right (  
) Level arrows to  
10.When all the channels sound like they’re the  
same volume, you’ve balanced your system.  
raise the volume until the sound will be almost  
distorted.  
To set the subwoofer level:  
11. To turn off the test noise, touch  
Test Tone display reads “Off.”  
until the  
5. Touch  
to save your settings.  
1. If you are not already there, touch  
on the Setup Surround menu to open the Bass  
Peak Level memu.  
6. Touch  
7. Touch  
to return to the Surround menu.  
Setting the Subwoofer Level: Because of the  
way humans hear, the test noise the Speaker  
Level menu sends through the subwoofer will  
not sound as loud as it really is. (The Speaker  
Level menu subwoofer test noise is designed to  
to return to the Setup menu. Touch it  
again to return to the Main menu. You are now  
finished setting up the speakers.  
Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control  
Once your speakers are set up and configured, you  
must identify your component devices to  
PowerTouch. PowerTouch can be set up to control  
any device: if the device code is not already part of  
PowerTouch’s extensive library, you can use the Learn  
feature to teach the device’s commands to  
PowerTouch. You can also use this Learn function to  
How Do I Identify Devices?  
1. Make sure you have installed batteries.  
expand the control capabilities of existing codes. For  
more information, see “What if my device does not  
work with any of the codes on the list? What if I  
Want PowerTouch to Control Additional Functions?”  
on page 39.  
2. Touch  
on the Main menu to access the  
Setup menu.  
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. This instructs PowerTouch to send a  
“power” test signal to the receiver. If your device  
turns on, the code you entered was correct. If it  
does not turn on, try the next code in the list.  
Continue until one of the codes works. If none  
of the codes work, see “What if my device does  
not work with any of the codes on the list?” on  
page 39.  
6. Touch  
sets:  
to open the list of available jack  
10.Touch  
3. Touch  
on the Setup menu to access the  
Preference menu.  
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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).  
•
VIDEO1 through VIDEO4  
CD1  
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•
•
If you enter the code preceded by “Sys-” or  
“System” on step 9, skip this step.  
MD/TAPE1  
CD2/TAPE2  
Note that Phono and AV AUX (the additional  
camcorder/VCR jack set on the front of the  
receiver) do not need to be configured here.  
11. When you have a code that works, touch  
Check off that device on your list.  
.
Repeat steps 5 through 11 until you are finished  
identifying devices to PowerTouch. When you are  
done, turn to “How Do I Operate Devices?” on  
page 26 in the Users’ Guide and note which icon  
corresponds to which connected device.  
Touch the jack name on the list.  
7. Touch  
to select the type of device you  
4. Touch  
on the Preference menu to access  
have connected to the jack set.  
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the IR Setup menu.  
8. Touch  
to select the device’s brand.  
9. Touch  
. You can now choose from a list  
of all the codes available for the device. Touch  
the first code on the list.  
•
If the devices are connected with a system  
control cable, be sure to select the code  
preceded by “Sys-” or “System”. This instructs  
PowerTouch to send all commands for the  
device to the receiver, which will control the  
device via the system control cable.  
•
If you have a Kenwood Dual-Play 200-Disc  
CD Changer, you will need to set both CD1  
and CD2/ TAPE2 to the correct code for this  
device (“Sys- Mega”).  
5. Refer to “Noting Your Devices” on page 3 where  
you noted which device was connected to which  
jack set.  
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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. You can  
use your VCR’s remote to teach PowerTouch to  
access that menu.  
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:  
To teach PowerTouch new commands:  
1. Connect the device as described in the appropri-  
ate section of Chapter One in this guide.  
1. Follow the steps under “How Do I Identify  
Devices?” on page 37. Pick any code for the  
device brand; PowerTouch must have a code to  
learn device commands.  
10 cm  
2. Follow the steps under “How Do I Identify  
Devices?” on page 37. When you touch it will  
replace the other code.  
2. Touch  
to open the Function Change menu:  
How Do I Delete Setup Codes?  
If you disconnect a device and do not plan to  
replace it, you may want to delete the setup code  
from PowerTouch. To do so:  
This may take a few seconds; do not move  
PowerTouch or the device’s remote until  
PowerTouch displays the Function Change menu  
again.  
1. Follow the steps under “How Do I Identify  
Devices?” on page 37 to select a jack set.  
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2. Touch  
. Scroll to the device “Nothing”  
then touch it. That device is no longer controlled  
by PowerTouch.  
After a learning process is completed, always  
touch  
to test the command or function that  
3. Touch an empty button (1 to 8).  
PowerTouch has learned. If the command or  
function does not work, perform the learning  
process again.  
What if my device does not work with  
any of the codes on the list?  
What if I Want PowerTouch to Control  
Additional Functions?  
PowerTouch contains sophisticated features that  
allow it to “learn” new commands from other IR  
remotes. If none of the codes for the device and  
brand you select work, use this feature to instruct  
PowerTouch how to operate the device.  
You will be able to access these new commands  
by touching More or the button you assign on  
any device control screen. (Users’ Guide)  
Be sure to use the device’s original remote.  
PowerTouch will not learn commands from  
other universal remotes.  
4. Touch  
and use the “keyboard” and the  
stylus to enter a command name (e.g., CD: On).  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have taught  
PowerTouch all the commands you want it to  
Touch  
on the keyboard to save the name  
.
know. If you need more function lines, touch  
and touch  
You can also use this feature to modify commands  
for codes that do work or even to add extra func-  
tionality to those codes.  
or  
to access more lines.  
5. Aim the device’s remote at PowerTouch and press  
and hold the button on the device’s remote that  
corresponds to the command you want  
PowerTouch to learn:  
7. Touch  
to return to the IR Setup menu.  
For example, let’s say the basic control codes for  
your VCR are Power, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward,  
8. Touch  
Touch  
to return to the Preference menu.  
to return to the Setup Menu, and again  
to return to the Main menu.  
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at the top of the screen:  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional)  
Your new PowerTouch provides two ways to store  
radio stations:  
Storing RDS Stations Automatically  
4. Touch  
1. Touch  
Music menu.  
on the Main menu to access the  
•
RDS Automatic Memory, which searches for  
stations broadcasting an RDS signal and auto-  
matically stores them in the first available  
storage button.  
•
Manual Memory, which allows you to enter and  
store specific stations.  
There are 40 preset storage buttons available.  
Search for and store RDS stations first, then set  
stations manually. The search function automati-  
cally assigns RDS stations to the first storage button,  
overwriting any stations already stored there.  
5. Touch  
. The receiver locates and stores any  
FM stations broadcasting an RDS signal. This  
process can take a few minutes to complete;  
please be patient. While the receiver is searching,  
the tuner indicator on the receiver’s front panel  
blinks.  
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2. Touch  
on the Music menu to access the  
You can overwrite RDS stations with manually  
stored stations.  
Tuner controls.  
RDS stations are stored in the order they are found,  
up to 40 stations. If the search finds fewer than 40  
stations, the receiver may automatically store other  
FM stations in the open storage buttons.  
If you are repeating the RDS search, any existing  
preset stations (whether automatically or manually  
stored) will be replaced by the results of the new  
search.  
3. Touch  
to choose FM.  
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5. Choose the station you want to store using one  
of the following methods:  
Storing Stations Manually  
8. (Optional) Touch  
to enter a name for the  
station in the Preset Memory menu:  
1. Touch  
Music menu.  
on the Main menu to access the  
•
•
Touch  
cast frequency appears.  
or  
until the station’s broad-  
Touch  
and enter the broadcast  
frequency using the 10key pad.  
(e.g.; To select FM 108.0 MHz, enter 1, 0, 8,  
0, 0, and  
6. Touch  
)
at the top of the screen:  
•
•
Use the stylus to select characters from the  
keyboard.  
Touch  
to access to lowercase characters.  
Touch it again to access special characters  
(such as @, !, &, etc.). Touch it a third time  
to return to uppercase characters.  
2. Touch  
on the Music menu to access the  
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Tuner controls.  
•
•
Touch or to move back and forth  
between the characters.  
Touch  
(backspace) to clear the last  
character you entered. Touch  
the characters in the line.  
to delete all  
•
Touch  
to save your title.  
7. Touch a storage button. Use  
more storage buttons.  
or  
to access  
9. Touch  
to tune to the newly saved station  
If you choose a storage button that already has a  
station assigned, the new station will replace the  
previously-stored station.  
and return to the Tuner controls.  
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each station you  
want to store.  
3. Touch  
4. Touch  
to choose the receiving band.  
to switch between Auto tuning and  
Manual tuning. Select Manual if you experience  
interference due to weak radio signals.  
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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.  
KRF-X9992D Specifications  
Audio Section  
Video Section  
Video Inputs / Outputs  
Rated Output Power during stereo operation  
Video (composite) .............................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω  
S Video ( luminance signal) ............................... 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω  
(chrominance signal) .................... 0.286 Vp-p / 75 Ω  
63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D. , 6 Ω (DIN/IEC)  
........................................................................... 130W + 130 W  
Effective Output Power during surround operation  
Front  
FM Tuner Section  
1 kHz, 0.06 % T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven  
.......................................................................... 130 W + 130 W  
Center  
1 kHz, 0.06 % T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven ........ 130 W  
Surround  
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advance-  
ments in development. For this reason, specifica-  
tions may be changed without notice.  
Tuning Frequency Range ............................87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity (DIN)  
Mono ...... 1.2 µV (75 Ω) / 13.2 dBf (40 kHz dev., S/N 26 dB)  
Stereo ....... 45 µV (75 Ω) / 44.2 dBf (46 kHz dev., S/N 46 dB)  
Total Harmonic Distortion (DIN at 1 kHz)  
Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely  
cold locations (below 0 deg. C).  
1 kHz, 0.06 % T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven  
.......................................................................... 130 W + 130 W  
Mono .................................................... 0.2 % (65.2 dBf input)  
Stereo .................................................... 0.8 % (65.2 dBf input)  
Total Harmonic Distortion ............... 0.004 % (1 kHz, 65 W, 6 Ω)  
Frequency Response (IHF’66)  
Signal to Noise Ratio (DIN weighted, 1kHz)  
CD1........................................... 5 Hz ~ 80 kHz, +0.5 dB, -3 dB  
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Mono .............................. 65 dB (40 kHz dev., 65.2 dBf input)  
Stereo .............................. 60 dB (40 kHz dev., 65.2 dBf input)  
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF ‘66)  
Phono (MM) ................................................................... 76 dB  
CD1................................................................................... 96 dB  
Stereo Separation (DIN at 1 kHz) ...................................... 36 dB  
Selectivity (DIN, +300 kHz) .............................................. 64 dB  
Frequency Response ................. 30 Hz ~ 15 kHz, +0.5 dB, -3.0 dB  
Input Sensitivity / Impedance  
Phono (MM) .................................................... 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ  
CD1.................................................................. 200 mV / 47 kΩ  
6ch input ......................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ  
MW (AM) Tuner Section  
Output Level / Impedance  
Tuning Frequency Range ............................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz  
Tape Rec ........................................................... 200 mV / 220 Ω  
Pre Out (Front, Center, Surround, Subwoofer) ..... 1 V / 500 Ω  
Usable Sensitivity (30 % mod., S/N 20 dB)  
............................................................................16 µV / (600 µV/m)  
Tone Control  
Bass ............................................................. + 7 dB (at 100 Hz)  
Treble .......................................................... + 7 dB (at 10 kHz)  
Signal to Noise Ratio (30 % mod. 1 mV input) ................. 50 dB  
Loudness Control  
General  
Volume at -40 dB level ......... +7 dB (100 Hz), +4 dB (10 kHz)  
Power consumption........................................................... 600 W  
Digital Audio Section  
AC outlet  
Switched .................................................. 2 (total 100 W max.)  
Sampling Frequency ............................ 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Input Level / Impedance / Wavelength  
Optical ......................... -15 dBm ~ -21 dBm, 660 nm +30 nm  
Coaxial .............................................................. 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω  
Output Level / Impedance / Wavelength  
Dimensions ................................................ W: 440 mm (17-5/16”)  
H : 162 mm (6-3/8”)  
D : 391 mm (15-3/8”)  
Weight (Net) ...................................................... 15.2 kg (33.5 lb)  
Optical ......................... -15 dBm ~ -21 dBm, 660 nm +30 nm  
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coaxial cable  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
laser disc player .................................. 25, 27  
communication cable, connecting .................. 14  
connecting  
Numerics  
D
O
200-Disc CD Changer  
deleting, PowerTouch setup codes ................... 39  
devices  
optical cable  
200-Disc CD Changer .............................. 15  
connecting ................................................ 15  
connecting SL16 text cable ...................... 15  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
SL16/XS8 switch....................................... 15  
identifying to PowerTouch ....................... 37  
digital cable  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
MD recorder .............................................. 21  
200-Disc CD Changer .............................. 15  
AM antenna ............................................... 31  
amplifier ..................................................... 6  
antennas .................................................... 31  
audio cable to MD recorder ..................... 21  
audio cables to VCR ................................. 13  
cable radio (call provider) ........................ 31  
camcorder ................................................. 29  
CD player............................................ 14, 15  
DVD player ............................ 16, 17, 18, 19  
FM antenna ............................................... 31  
laser disc player with AC-3 Output ... 24, 25  
MD recorder ....................................... 20, 21  
other primary CD player ......................... 15  
primary tape deck ..................................... 21  
second VCR ........................................ 13, 29  
speakers ...................................................... 4  
surround processor .................................. 19  
system control cable to primary  
CD player.................................................. 15  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
laser disc player (AC-3 Output) .............. 25  
laser disc player (no AC-3 Output) ......... 27  
digital connection warning .............................. 25  
Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Out ........................... 25  
DVD player  
P
A
PCM Digital Output laser disc player,  
AM antenna  
connecting..................................................... 27  
powered subwoofer, connecting .................... 4, 6  
PowerTouch  
connecting ................................................. 31  
preventing hum interference .................... 31  
amplifier  
connecting .................................................. 6  
analog cables  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
laser disc player .................................. 25, 27  
antennas, connecting......................................... 31  
audio cables  
bass peak level .......................................... 37  
clearing stored settings and  
connecting ............................. 16, 17, 18, 19  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
reconfiguring ........................................ 33  
deleting setup code .................................. 39  
identifying devices ................................... 37  
installing batteries .................................... 32  
introductory information ........................ 32  
navigating the display screen .................. 34  
replacing old setup code with new ......... 39  
selecting main menu ............................... 34  
selecting speakers ..................................... 35  
setup menu ............................................... 34  
speaker distance, setting .......................... 36  
speaker level, setting ................................ 36  
storing radio stations ............................... 40  
F
FM antenna, connecting .................................... 31  
front speakers, connecting ................................. 5  
200-Disc CD Changer .............................. 15  
cable TV ..................................................... 11  
camcorder ................................................. 29  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
laser disc player (AC-3 Output) .............. 25  
laser disc player (no AC-3 Output) ......... 27  
MD recorder .............................................. 21  
primary tape deck ..................................... 21  
satellite tuner ............................................. 11  
second tape deck ...................................... 23  
surround processor .................................. 19  
VCR ..................................................... 13, 29  
G
ground cable, connecting turntable................. 28  
43  
H
tape deck ............................................... 21  
tape deck............................................. 20, 21  
turntable/record player ............................ 28  
turntable’s ground cable to receiver ........ 28  
TV ................................................................ 8  
VCR ............................................... 12, 13, 29  
video cables to VCR ................................. 13  
video-CD compatible CD player............. 15  
connection warning  
analog cables, laser disc player ................ 25  
DVD player ............................................... 17  
laser disc player .................................. 25, 27  
second CD player ..................................... 23  
second tape deck ...................................... 23  
control modes  
hum interference ............................................... 31  
L
laser disc player  
R
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
RF Demodulator ...................................... 25  
with AC-3 Output, connecting ................ 25  
with PCM Digital Output, connecting.... 27  
without AC-3 Output, connecting .......... 27  
without Dolby Digital Output,  
radio stations, storing in memory ................... 40  
RDS stations, storing in PowerTouch .............. 40  
record player/turntable, connecting ................ 28  
right speakers  
B
batteries, installing in PowerTouch ................. 32  
front, connecting........................................ 5  
surround, connecting................................. 5  
connecting ............................................ 27  
left speakers  
C
S
cable radio, connecting (call provider) ............ 31  
cable TV  
front, connecting........................................ 5  
surround, connecting................................. 5  
S video cable  
connecting ........................................... 10, 11  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
with RCA video output ............................. 11  
without RCA video output ....................... 11  
cables .............................................................. 1, 11  
camcorder, connecting ..................................... 29  
CD player, connecting ................................ 14, 15  
center speaker, connecting ................................. 5  
clearing PowerTouch stored settings ................ 33  
cable TV ..................................................... 10  
DVD player ......................................... 16, 18  
laser disc player .................................. 24, 26  
satellite tuner ............................................. 10  
VCR ........................................................... 12  
satellite tuner  
mixing connections ................................. 30  
mixing settings ......................................... 30  
switching between ................................... 30  
M
MD recorder, connecting ............................ 20, 21  
N
navigating PowerTouch interface ..................... 34  
connecting ........................................... 10, 11  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
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connecting ................................................ 23  
V
VCR  
connecting audio cable ............................ 23  
connection warning ................................. 23  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
connecting .......................................... 12, 13  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
video cables  
another VCR ............................................. 29  
second VCR  
connecting .......................................... 13, 29  
identifying to PowerTouch ...................... 37  
setup codes  
cable TV ..................................................... 11  
camcorder ................................................. 29  
DVD player ......................................... 17, 19  
laser disc player (AC-3 Output) .............. 25  
laser disc player (no AC-3 Output) ......... 27  
satellite tuner ............................................. 11  
TV ................................................................ 9  
VCR ........................................................... 13  
video CD-compatible CD player, connecting . 15  
deleting ..................................................... 39  
setup menu, on PowerTouch ........................... 34  
SL16  
200-Disc CD Changer .............................. 15  
chained connections ................................ 30  
system control mode ............................... 30  
XS8 switch, 200-Disc CD Changer.......... 15  
speakers  
connecting .................................................. 4  
setting with PowerTouch ......................... 34  
specifications .................................................... 42  
storing radio stations in memory .................... 40  
subwoofer  
X
XS8 chained connections, example of  
chained components .................................... 30  
connecting .............................................. 4, 6  
supplemental power amplifiers, connecting ..... 7  
surround sound  
44  
connecting speakers ................................... 5  
system control cables  
200-Disc CD Changer .............................. 15  
CD player.................................................. 15  
connection warning ................................. 30  
MD recorder .............................................. 21  
tape deck.................................................... 21  
system control chaining ................................... 30  
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  
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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.  
Model  
Serial Number  
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Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video  
Receiver  
Welcome to the Users’ Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-  
Video Receiver.  
The KRF-X9992D connects all your current audio and video  
components. It allows you to control them all with Kenwood’s  
remarkable PowerTouch touch screen remote—a graphical user  
interface without having to use your TV!  
NetFront® by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for this product.  
Copyright© 1996, 1997 Access Co., Ltd.  
NetFront® is registered trademark of Access Co.,Ltd. in Japan.  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter One: Moving Around ................................. 1  
What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video  
Receiver? ................................................................................... 2  
What’s on PowerTouch? ........................................................... 3  
What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen? ............................................ 4  
How is PowerTouch Powered? ................................................. 5  
How Do I Use PowerTouch?..................................................... 6  
How Do I Move Around? ........................................................ 7  
How Do I Enter Text?............................................................... 7  
Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch ............................ 9  
How Do I Adjust the Sound? ................................................. 10  
Turning the Speakers On ........................................................10  
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................10  
Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo Mode Only) ....................... 11  
Adjusting the Tone (Stereo Mode Only) ............................... 11  
Adjusting Speaker Levels ....................................................... 13  
Muting Sound ........................................................................ 15  
Midnight Theatre Function ................................................... 15  
What are Listen Modes?......................................................... 16  
Switching to Analog Input ..................................................... 21  
Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects ................. 22  
Applying THX technologies .................................................. 24  
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What if I Want to Use Headphones? .................................... 25  
How Do I Operate Devices? ................................................... 26  
Movie Devices ........................................................................ 27  
TV ............................................................................................ 28  
VCR .......................................................................................... 31  
DVD Player ............................................................................. 33  
Laser Disc Player .................................................................... 34  
Camcorder or Additional VCR .............................................. 35  
Music Devices......................................................................... 36  
Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer........................................... 36  
Displaying Disc and Track Titles........................................... 38  
Single or Rotary CD Player .................................................... 43  
MD Recorder or Tape Deck ................................................... 46  
Turntable ................................................................................ 49  
Second CD Player or Tape Deck ........................................... 49  
Tuner ....................................................................................... 50  
How Do I Record (Edit Mode)? ............................................. 56  
How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display?............................... 60  
How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark? .............................. 60  
How Do I See PowerTouch’s Screen More Clearly? ..............61  
How Do I Turn the Beeping On or Off?................................61  
Using PowerTouch to Dim or Brighten the Receiver’s Front  
Panel ................................................................................... 62  
Changing the Front Panel Display Mode ............................. 62  
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How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once? ......................... 63  
Creating Macros ..................................................................... 64  
Using Macros.......................................................................... 68  
Chapter Three: Troubleshooting ........................... 70  
Sound...................................................................................... 72  
I don’t hear any sound at all ................................................. 72  
I can’t hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the  
sound is abnormally low .................................................. 72  
I can’t hear sound from my surround or center speakers ... 73  
I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby  
Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo is selected............................ 73  
Sound from one (or more) of my devices is abnormally loud  
or soft ................................................................................. 73  
There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on my  
VCR or tape deck ............................................................... 75  
The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start  
to play from a Dolby Digital or DVD source................... 75  
With a Dolby Digital program, the loud sounds aren’t very  
loud and the quiet sounds aren’t very quiet.................... 75  
I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input .................... 76  
Video....................................................................................... 76  
I can’t see the program I’m playing on the TV  
There wasn’t any video output to my VCR when I  
recorded ............................................................................. 76  
PowerTouch ............................................................................ 76  
I don’t see icons for all my devices ....................................... 76  
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When I select a device icon, I don’t see any  
commands ......................................................................... 76  
My PowerTouch is slow to respond—sometimes I have to  
press buttons or select commands several times ............ 77  
My PowerTouch is not responding ....................................... 77  
My PowerTouch is beeping. What does that mean? ............ 78  
PowerTouch does not "learn" new commands or functions  
............................................................................................ 78  
I want to clear all the items in PowerTouch and make it to  
the factory-set default condition ...................................... 78  
Receiver/Tuner ........................................................................ 79  
My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is  
flashing............................................................................... 79  
The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the  
receiver’s front panel flashes red continually, or stays red  
for more than 1 second at a time ..................................... 80  
I can’t access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions ....... 82  
I can’t receive a radio station ................................................ 82  
I’m getting a lot of static/interference .................................. 82  
When I press a key to tune to a preset station, the receiver  
does not respond ............................................................... 83  
Macro is not running as I programmed ............................... 83  
When the listen mode is in “6ch Input”, there are commands  
which the receiver does not accept................................... 83  
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Chapter One: Moving Around  
Welcome to the Kenwood KRF-X9992D Users’ Guide. This  
chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on the  
front of the receiver and on the PowerTouch. The chapter also  
includes an explanation of how to navigate the convenient  
graphical display on your new PowerTouch.  
It includes the following sections:  
What’s on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video  
Receiver?  
page 2  
What’s on PowerTouch?  
How is PowerTouch Powered?  
How Do I Use PowerTouch?  
page 3  
page 5  
page 6  
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CLIP INDICATOR  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
VOLU  
A
B
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
SPEAKERS  
MUTE  
ON  
OFF  
PHONES  
1. Power On/Standby button  
2. Standby indicator light  
3. Display panel  
4. Speaker selector buttons (see page 10)  
5. Headphone jack  
6. Mute button (see page 15)  
7. IR indicator  
8. IR transmitters  
9. Volume control knob  
10. Display Mode button (see page 62)  
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MPEG  
UME  
THX  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DISPLAY MODE  
DOWN  
UP  
CD2/TAPE2  
MONITOR  
S VIDEO  
V
AV AUX L-AUDIO-R  
11. Input selector button  
12. AV AUX S VIDEO jack  
13. AV AUX composite video jack  
14. AV AUX audio jacks  
15. CD2/Tape 2 Monitor indicator light  
Standby mode  
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current  
is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This  
condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit  
is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control  
unit.  
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What’s on PowerTouch?  
What’s on PowerTouch?  
ENTER  
UP  
CONFIRM  
DOWN  
CONTRAST  
ON/STANDBY  
BACKLIGHT  
1. Joystick (see page 7)  
2. Confirm button  
3. Mute button (see page 15)  
4. Volume up/down button (see page 10)  
5. Contrast button  
6. On/Standby button  
7. Backlight button (see page 60)  
8. Quick Access menu  
9. Touch screen display  
10. Stylus (stored on top edge)  
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What’s on PowerTouch?  
What’s on PowerTouch’s Screen?  
PowerTouch’s LCD display screen is divided into two sections:  
the Quick Access Menu and the Device Control/Menu Section.  
Use your finger or the stylus to touch the buttons in each area.  
Device  
Control/Menu  
Section  
Quick  
Access Menu  
PowerTouch also includes a QuickTour, which you can use to  
familiarize yourself with operating devices using the touch screen.  
Touch  
to familiarize yourself with operating devices  
using the touch screen. QuickTour provides a short narration for  
each major area that will automatically clear and move to the  
next topic. When it is finished it returns you to the main menu.  
The Quick Access Menu: The buttons in the Quick Access  
Menu are always available, regardless of what else is displayed  
on the touch screen. Touch these buttons for instant access to:  
•
•
•
•
•
•
editing features  
Movie device controls such as DVD players or VCRs  
Music device controls such as CD players or the radio tuner  
Sound controls, such as loudness or “Midnight” mode  
Listen modes such as stereo, Dolby Digital or MPEG  
user-defined Macro functions that let you perform a series of  
tasks with a single button touch. These macros are also  
available on each device’s More screen.  
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How is PowerTouch Powered?  
The Device Control/Menu Section: The device control section  
provides the same kinds of access as the Quick Access menu, but  
with more structure. Use the Main menu to navigate through the  
feature menus to exactly the feature or device you want to use.  
Using these features, your Kenwood PowerTouch can store and  
display a large number of tasks, making it easier for you to  
access features. You get all the advantage of on-screen graphical  
display, without having to use a TV screen!  
For more information on using these icons, see “How Do I Use  
PowerTouch?” on page 6.  
How is PowerTouch Powered?  
Your new PowerTouch uses 6 AA alkaline batteries and operates  
in the following range:  
ENTER  
m
UP  
CONFIRM  
o
DOWN  
CONTRAST  
ON/STANDBY  
REMOTE OFF  
If you use PowerTouch outside of this range, PowerTouch’s  
display may show incorrect information, or may not operate.  
As you use PowerTouch, be aware of the following:  
•
When PowerTouch’s operating range gets shorter or Power-  
Touch displays a low battery alarm, replace all 6 batteries:  
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How Do I Use PowerTouch?  
• Do not install the receiver where direct sunlight or high-  
frequency fluorescent lighting can shine directly into the  
infrared remote sensor. This can limit PowerTouch’s  
operating range.  
How Do I Use PowerTouch?  
Use your new PowerTouch to control your new receiver and  
most devices attached to it. PowerTouch appears and functions a  
little differently from traditional remotes. Because it can control  
so many different devices, it displays a separate set of controls  
for each device on an LCD screen.  
Only devices you have identified and connected to the receiver  
appear as buttons on the touch screen. If you are “missing” a  
device’s icon on the movies or music screen, make sure you have  
identified the device to the PowerTouch. For more information  
on identifying devices to the PowerTouch, see “Chapter Two:  
Setting Up PowerTouch” in the Connections and Setup Guide.  
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How Do I Use PowerTouch?  
Do not block the IR transmitter on the front panel of the receiver  
or on PowerTouch. Even a brief blockage while it is transmitting  
(such as someone walking by) can cause the communication and  
feedback to become erratic temporarily. If this happens, press  
CONFIRM  
and PowerTouch will resume normal operation (you  
might need to reenter the interrupted command).  
How Do I Move Around?  
1. Press any button or touch the screen to active PowerTouch’s  
display.  
2. Use the stylus or your finger to touch the menu or control  
button you want to use.  
If you are looking at the Main menu, you can use the joystick to  
move to a different menu. Push the joystick  
•
•
•
•
to the right to access Music/audio devices  
down to access Setup features  
to the left to access Movie/video devices  
up to access Editing features  
How Do I Enter Text?  
Many of the control menus allow you to assign your own names  
to list items (such as radio stations, CD titles, etc.).  
To enter text for names:  
1. Access the control screen with the item name you want to  
change. You have accessed the appropriate screen if  
appears on the screen.  
or  
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2. Touch  
or  
:
•
•
Use the stylus to select characters from the keyboard.  
Touch to access to lowercase characters. Touch it  
again to access special characters (such as @, !, &, etc.).  
Touch it a third time to return to uppercase characters.  
•
•
Touch or to move back and forth between the  
characters.  
Touch  
to clear the last character you entered. Touch  
to delete all the characters in the line.  
•
Touch  
to save your title then touch  
to return to  
the previous menu.  
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Chapter Two: Using PowerTouch  
Your new receiver comes with the easiest—and most inovative—  
remote you’ve ever seen. Its palm-sized illuminated screen  
displays clear icons and menus. Use the fingertip joystick to  
highlight your selection, then just press the joystick to activate.  
Because PowerTouch maintains two-way communication with  
your receiver, it shows the result of your action right on its  
screen.  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
How Do I Adjust the Sound?  
How Do I Operate Devices?  
Movie Devices  
page 10  
page 26  
page 27  
page 36  
page 56  
page 60  
page 63  
Music Devices  
How Do I Record (Edit Mode)?  
How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display?  
How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?  
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How Do I Adjust the Sound?  
How Do I Adjust the Sound?  
You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using the  
receiver’s front panel or PowerTouch.  
Turning the Speakers On  
To turn the Front A speakers on, press SPEAKER A on the  
receiver’s front panel. The red light indicates that the speakers  
are on.  
To turn the Front B speakers on, press SPEAKER B on the  
receiver’s front panel. The red light indicates that the speakers  
are on.  
If you select SPEAKER B while listening to a surround mode, the  
sound will automatically revert to stereo. If you manually select  
a surround mode while SPEAKER B is on, SPEAKER B will  
automatically shut off.  
If you use speakers connected to amplifiers via the PRE OUT  
jacks, choose Front A speakers.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Use one of the following methods to adjust the volume.  
•
•
Turn the volume knob on the front panel of the receiver.  
UP  
U
Press  
in the appropriate direction on PowerTouch.  
DOWN  
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How Do I Adjust the Sound?  
Adjusting the Loudness (Stereo Mode Only)  
The Loudness control increases the bass and treble at low  
volume control settings. This adjusts to the way the human ear  
hears sound at quiet volumes, retaining music’s fullness and  
sparkle.  
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1. Touch  
menu:  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound  
2. Touch  
3. Touch  
to turn the loudness setting on or off.  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
Adjusting the Tone (Stereo Mode Only)  
Use the Sound menu to adjust the bass or treble tone of your  
front left and right speakers manually. In addition to setting bass  
and treble tone adjustment values, you can completely bypass  
the tone control circuitry for a purer sound.  
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1. Touch  
menu:  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound  
2. Touch  
to open the Tone menu:  
3. Touch  
to turn the tone settings on or off.  
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4. Touch the left (  
) or right arrow (  
) next to a tone  
setting (treble or bass) to adjust it. A readout (  
between the arrows shows the current setting.  
)
5. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.T  
Adjusting Speaker Levels  
You can use the Sound menu to temporarily adjust the speaker  
levels of your center speaker, surround speakers, and subwoofer.  
For example, if a particular movie has dialog that’s hard to  
understand, you can temporarily increase the center channel  
volume just for that movie. For more information on adjusting  
speaker levels permanently, see Chapter Two: Setting Up  
PowerTouch in the Connections and Setup Guide.  
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1. Touch  
menu:  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound  
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2. Touch  
to open the SP Level menu:  
Although icons for the front speakers appear here, notice that  
they do not have buttons. They’re here for a visual reference;  
you cannot change their level.  
3. Select a speaker by touching its button. You have selected a  
speaker when its button darkens.  
4. Touch the up (  
) or down arrow (  
) to adjust the  
volume of the speaker you chose.  
5. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
These settings automatically return to the level you adjust on  
Chapter Two of Connection and Setup Guide whenever you select  
a different source device or turn the receiver’s power off.  
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Muting Sound  
Use one of the following methods to temporarily mute the  
sound:  
•
Press the Mute button on the receiver’s front panel.  
•
Press on PowerTouch.  
MUTE  
A “Mute On” message appears on the LCD screen for 3 seconds,  
then disappears.  
Use one of the following methods to cancel muting:  
•
•
Press either Mute button again.  
Adjust the volume control on either the receiver or  
PowerTouch.  
A “Mute Off” message appears on the LCD screen for 3 seconds,  
then disappears.  
Midnight Theatre Function  
Any time you don’t want to experience the loud and soft volume  
extremes of recorded sound (for example, late at night), use  
midnight theatre function to reduce volume extremes. This  
feature keeps loud, dramatic sound from being too loud (perhaps  
disturbing family members or neighbors) while ensuring that you  
can still hear whispered dialog or other soft sounds.  
Midnight theatre function only works if you are listening to a  
Dolby Digital program that has been encoded with special  
compression data.  
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To balance volume extremes:  
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1. Touch  
menu:  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Sound  
2. Select  
until the balancing sounds right to you:  
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•
•
OFF for normal balancing  
1 for quieter balancing  
2 for quietest balancing (the least difference between the  
loudest and quietest sound)  
3. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
What are Listen Modes?  
You can experience true home-theater sound with your Kenwood  
Audio-Video Receiver. This receiver incorporates several listen  
modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of  
program sources. Each produces multiple channels of surround-  
sound, but each does it differently.  
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• Stereo: Stereo listen mode provides standard stereo sound to  
the front left and right speakers.  
• Dolby 3 Stereo: Use Dolby 3 Stereo for systems that do not  
have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode,  
surround information is redirected to the front left and right  
speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround  
sources, but can also improve sound imaging and definition  
for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded.  
• Dolby Pro Logic: Dolby Pro Logic is a decording process  
which provides theater-like surround sound from Dolby  
Surround encoded sources (such as videotape and LaserDisc  
software that are marked with the Dolby Surround logo). It  
offers excellent sound movement across the front of the room  
and a surround ambiance that seems to immerse you in a  
movie. Your receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic  
surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of cur-  
rently available Dolby Surround home video software.  
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing): DSP allows you to create  
your own custom surround sound environments and use  
them with any source (except Dolby Digital and MPEG). You  
can select the ambience of an Arena, Jazz Club or Theater,  
and then modify the parameters to ‘fine-tune’ the environ-  
ment to your taste. (See “Applying Digital Signal Processor  
(DSP) Effects” on page 22 for details about making DSP  
adjustments.)  
• Dolby Digital (AC-3): Dolby Digital uses an encode/decode  
process based on its theatrical digital surround sound  
technology. The five main channels are full-frequency and  
independent, so sound can completely envelop you or soar  
anywhere in the room, just like at the movies.  
Compared with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital has more  
clarity, greater surround envelopment, and more realistic  
sound movement between channels.  
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Although a full set of speakers (front left and right, center,  
surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true  
Dolby Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy  
Dolby Digital program sources, even if you connect fewer  
speakers.  
• MPEG: MPEG, which stands for “Moving Pictures Experts  
Group”, is an international standard of digital video and  
audio compression and decompression in media. It is the  
most efficient encoding method for compressed multi-  
channel audio which provides the highest sound quality to  
deliver the best movie theater sound into the home.  
• THX: Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres  
called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in  
movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. The  
soundtrack created for movie theatres is then transferred  
directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not  
changed for playback in a smal home theatre environment.  
THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately  
translate the sound from the movie theatre environment into  
the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur.  
On the KRF-X9992D, when the THX mode is on, the THX  
technologies are automatically added after the decoded  
signal.  
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Your receiver can detect and switch between these formats  
automatically. To check the Surround Play status:  
1. Touch  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen  
Mode menu:  
2. Touch  
. This displays the Input Sound Status screen,  
which shows the signal being displayed.  
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During Dolby Digital and MPEG playback, the program’s  
encoded channel configuration is shown using the L, C, R,  
LS, RS, S and LFE icons.  
3. Touch  
to return to the Listen Mode menu.  
4. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
To set the listen mode manually:  
1. Touch  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen  
Mode menu:  
2. Touch  
until “Manual” appears.  
3. Select a listen mode.  
• The available surround modes may be restricted depending  
on the input signal. MPEG and Dolby Digital are only  
available if a MPEG or Dolby Digital signal is present at the  
digital input. For more information, see Chapter Three:  
Troubleshooting.  
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•
•
•
If you turn off the receiver, select a different source device, or  
switch to the analog connections, the digital input mode is  
reset to “auto.”  
If the incoming signal is not Dolby Digital or MPEG, the  
listen mode reverts to the last listen mode you selected for  
that input.  
If the speakers are turned off (i.e., because you are listening  
on headphones), you cannot manually select Dolby Pro  
Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo.  
When you use “Digital Auto” mode with certain DVD and LD  
players, performing operations such as “Skip” or “Stop” may  
momentarily interrupt the output. This could switch the  
“Listen Mode” automatically to the surround mode intended  
for the input signal if you have manually selected a different  
listen mode.  
Switching to Analog Input  
To fully enjoy the sonic benefits of specially-encoded 2-channel  
DVD AUDIO discs played on a compatible DVD player, you  
must set the receiver’s input to Analog. To do so, select  
“ANALOG” appears on the front panel of the receiver.  
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When you are finished listening to analog media, set the  
receiver’s input back to digital. To do so, select the  
icon.  
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Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects  
The DSP mode creates the reverberation devices (elements of  
sound echoed in various spaces) which determine the feeling of  
presence. Since DSP uses digital processing, it can produce these  
effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music  
or video source.  
The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena, jazz  
club or theater from any PCM or analog input source. These  
modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program  
sources like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy  
trying the ARENA mode the next time you watch a sporting  
event or concert.  
You can adjust the following elements to create a customized  
environment:  
• The WALL TYPE parameter lets you adjust the brightness of  
the sonic environment according to your preference.  
• The EFFECT level lets you adjust the amount of DSP “pres-  
ence” in the sonic environment according to your preference.  
To set a DSP effect:  
1. Touch  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen  
Mode menu:  
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2. Touch  
.
3. Touch a DSP mode icon button.  
4. (Optional) Touch  
(Parameter) to adjust the wall type  
and effect level to your taste.  
5. Select the item to be adjusted:  
•
Wall Type changes the quality of the simulated walls.  
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Effect Level adjusts the amount of DSP presence in the  
overall sound. Lower numbers decrease the amount of  
presence, higher numbers increase it.  
6. Touch  
7. Touch  
to return to the DSP menu.  
to return to the Listen Mode menu.  
8. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
Applying THX technologies  
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called  
dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie  
theatres with similar equipment and conditions. The soundtrack  
created for movie theatres is then transferred directly onto  
Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback  
in a smal home theatre environment.  
THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately  
translate the sound from the movie theatre environment into the  
home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the  
KRF-X9992D, when the THX mode is on, the THX technologies  
are automatically added after the decoded signal.  
Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, MPEG,  
Dolby Pro Logic, Stereo and Mono can all benefit from activat-  
ing the THX technologies. THX should be activated only when  
watching movies which were mixed for playback in large movie  
theatre environments. THX need not be activated for music,  
movies that were made especially for television or shows such as  
sports programming, talk shows, etc. This is because they were  
mixed in a small room environment.  
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To set THX to on:  
1. Touch  
on the Quick Access menu to open the Listen  
Mode menu:  
2. Touch  
until “On” appears.  
•
•
: The receiver is in THX standby mode.  
: THX is activating. (THX will be activated auto-  
matically when in an effective surround mode.)  
3. Touch  
to return to the previous menu or touch any Quick  
Access menu button to access that menu.  
What if I Want to Use Headphones?  
Insert your headphone jack into the receiver jack. Adjust the  
sound as described earlier in this chapter.  
If you want to listen to a Dolby Digital or MPEG program  
through headphones, switch the speaker selectors off.  
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How Do I Operate Devices?  
Your PowerTouch makes it easy for you to control the different  
devices connected to your receiver. Its easy-to-use LCD screen  
provides a choice of command buttons similar to those found  
on the devices’ own remotes. Use these buttons to control your  
home entertainment equipment by following these easy steps:  
1. Choose the menu containing the device you want to use  
(Movie or Music).  
2. Touch the icon button for the device you want to operate  
from PowerTouch’s control screen.  
3. Touch a button on the device’s control screen.  
The rest of this manual assumes that you have connected your  
home entertainment devices and identified those devices to  
PowerTouch. If you have not done so, follow the instruc-  
tions under “Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control”  
on page 37 of the Connections and Setup Guide before  
reading any further in this manual. If you do not, you will  
not see controls for any device except for the factory-defined  
devices, such as the tuner.  
As you use PowerTouch, remember that this manual only gives  
instructions for operating PowerTouch with a particular device. It  
is not intended to explain how your devices work—for that  
information see the manuals that came with your devices.  
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Movie Devices  
Use this menu to operate devices that provide video, such as  
DVD players, VCRs, etc. This menu controls the following  
(note which device you have connected to the jack in the space  
provided):  
to control this device...  
(use this space to note your devices,  
The device icons will also appear in the  
button after you identify a device for it)  
I should use  
this button  
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TV  
To operate a standard TV:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch the TV icon button to which you assigned the TV. This  
accesses the TV controls:  
3. Use this screen as your TV remote. The available buttons may  
vary depending on the setup code you assigned to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
To operate satellite TV:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Press the Video icon button to which you assigned the  
satellite TV receiver. This accesses the satellite controls:  
3. Use one of these screens as your satellite TV remote (depend-  
ing on the service you receive). The available buttons may  
vary depending on the setup code you assigned to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
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For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
To operate cable TV:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch the TV or input icon button to which you assigned the  
cable TV tuner. This accesses the cable TV controls:  
3. Use this screen as your cable TV remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
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Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
VCR  
To operate the VCR:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch the Video icon to which you assigned the VCR. This  
accesses the VCR controls:  
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3. Use this screen as your VCR remote. The available buttons  
may vary depending on the setup code you assigned to this  
icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
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DVD Player  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Select the icon you assigned to your DVD player. This accesses  
the DVD controls:  
3. Use this screen as your DVD player remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
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If you are listening to a DVD AUDIO music disc in analog mode,  
you will need to switch the input from Digital Input to Analog  
Input. For more information on switching input, see “Switching  
to Analog Input” on page 21.  
Laser Disc Player  
To operate a laser disc player:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Select the icon you assigned to the laser disc player. This  
accesses the laser disc controls:  
3. Use this screen as your laser disc player remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
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For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Movie  
Camcorder or Additional VCR  
To operate auxiliary video input (e.g., a camcorder or a VCR):  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch  
to set the camcorder or VCR as the input source.  
3. Play your camcorder or VCR as normal. Please note that you  
cannot control these components with PowerTouch; you  
must still operate them manually.  
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Music Devices  
Use this menu to operate devices that provide audio only, such  
as CD players, the tuner, etc. This menu controls the following  
(note which device you have connected to the jack in the space  
provided):  
I should use  
this icon...  
to control this device...  
(use this space to note your devices)  
Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer  
Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changers have many different features  
that make them ideal complements to your Kenwood receiver.  
Some changer models can store disc and track titles for all  
loaded discs, and then download this information to your  
receiver for display on PowerTouch’s screen. You can easily  
activate all these features using just a few of PowerTouch’s  
buttons.  
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To play CDs using PowerTouch:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the CD controls:  
3. Use this screen as your CD remote.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
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Displaying Disc and Track Titles  
Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changers allow you to easily search for  
and select a particular CD or song by title from any disc you’ve  
loaded into the unit. PowerTouch can display these disc and  
track titles on its LCD display, allowing you to choose discs and  
songs by title in a few simple steps.  
You have to assign disc and track titles to the discs in your CD  
player before you can transfer them to PowerTouch. See your CD  
player’s instruction manual for more information about  
assigning disc and track titles.  
To read the loaded disc titles and store them in PowerTouch:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
3. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
.
. This accesses the disc mode commands:  
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4. If you haven’t already done so on the CD changer, touch  
. This reads all of the disc and track title information  
into the CD changer’s memory.  
5. Set PowerTouch down so that its IR transmitter window is  
aiming at the receiver’s IR transmitter window. Select  
.
Do not move PowerTouch while it is reading data.  
This process may take some time, depending on how many  
CDs you have loaded. When the IR light on the receiver goes  
out, the receiver is done sending the information to  
PowerTouch, and you may move PowerTouch again.  
PowerTouch’s memory now contains the disc titles of every  
CD in the changer with title information.  
6. Touch  
to return to the CD controls.  
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menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
To read the loaded track titles and store them in PowerTouch:  
1. Make sure you have followed the previous instructions to  
read disc data.  
2. Touch  
3. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
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4. If you haven’t already done so on the CD changer, touch  
. This reads all of the disc and track title information  
into the CD changer’s memory. Touch  
controls.  
to return to the CD  
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5. Select the disc you want to play and touch  
the track controls.  
to open  
6. Set PowerTouch down so that its IR transmitter window is  
aiming at the receiver’s IR transmitter window. Touch  
.
Do not move PowerTouch while it is reading data.  
This process may take some time, depending on how many  
CDs you have loaded. You will see the track titles on the  
PowerTouch when it is finished reading data.  
7. Touch  
to return to the CD controls.  
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8. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
Entering Disc and Track Titles: You can also use PowerTouch  
to enter disc or track titles, if they are not already stored on the  
changer. The titles you add are stored in memory on both  
PowerTouch and the changer.  
To enter disc or track titles:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
.
3. Stop playing a CD. (if it is playing)  
4. Touch  
or  
. This accesses the appropriate  
control commands.  
If you pressed  
, you will be entering track titles for  
the currently selected disc.  
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5. Touch the disc or track name you want to change. See “How  
Do I Enter Text” on page 7 for more information on chang-  
ing names.  
6. Press  
.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each title you want to store.  
8. Touch  
to return to the disc or track controls. Touch it  
again to return to the CD controls.  
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9. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
If you rearrange or add new CDs to the changer, you will need to  
repeat both the disc and track read process. Otherwise, disc  
information is stored in PowerTouch permanently.  
The track title information is not stored permanently in Power-  
Touch. Each time you select a CD to play you have to download  
its track title information.  
To play discs and tracks by title:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
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3. Touch  
. This accesses the disc commands:  
4. Titles of all discs in the changer are displayed in numerical  
order.  
5. Use the up (  
) or down arrow (  
) to scroll through the  
discs numerically, then touch the disc title you want to play.  
6. If you want to play the disc from the beginning, touch  
.
7. (Optional) Touch  
. The track titles for that disc are  
displayed in numerical order.  
8. If you want to play the disc starting from a particular track,  
use the up (  
) or down arrow (  
) to scroll through the  
track titles, then touch the track title.  
9. When you’ve highlighted the track you want to begin playing,  
touch  
.
10.Touch  
to return to the CD controls.  
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menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
Single or Rotary CD Player  
To operate a single CD player:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the CD controls:  
3. Use this screen as your CD player remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
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For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
To operate rotary CD players:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the CD controls:  
3. Use this screen as your CD player remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
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Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
To play Video CDs (if your CD player supports the Video CD  
format):  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
.
3. Touch the Video CD button. This accesses the Video CD  
controls:  
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4. Use this screen as your Video CD player remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
5. Touch  
to return to the CD controls.  
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6. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
MD Recorder or Tape Deck  
To operate an MD recorder:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the MD recorder controls:  
3. Use this screen as your MD recorder remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
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For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
Entering Disc and Track Titles: If you have Kenwood DMF-  
7020 or DMF-9020, you can also use PowerTouch to enter disc  
or track titles.  
To enter disc or track titles:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch  
.
3. Stop playing an MD. (if it is playing)  
4. Touch  
5. See “How Do I Ente Text” on page 7 and enter a title.  
6. Press  
.
.
7. While watching the MD recorder’s display, use  
or  
on  
the Mini Disc Title menu to select where you want to enter  
the title to (either disc title or track title). If you want to enter  
a track title, choose the track number you want to assign a  
name for.  
8. Press  
9. Press  
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to return to MD controls.  
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menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
To operate a Tape Deck:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the tape deck controls:  
3. Use this screen as your tape deck remote. The available  
buttons may vary depending on the setup code you assigned  
to this icon.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device and to access this device’s  
macros. Touch the command or macro name to use it.  
For more information on teaching commands to  
PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide. For more inforamtion on device macros, see  
“How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?” on page 63 of  
this manual.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
See your cassette deck instruction manual for more information.  
Turntable  
To operate a turntable/record player:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
to set the turntable as the speaker source. You  
will remain at the Music menu.  
3. Play your records as normal. Please note that you cannot  
control the turntable with PowerTouch; you must still operate  
the turntable manually.  
Second CD Player or Tape Deck  
To operate a second CD player or tape deck:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. The commands appear for the device you  
connected to this jack set and identified to PowerTouch.  
3. Use the available commands as your CD player or tape deck  
remote.  
Touch  
to access any customized commands you have  
taught PowerTouch for this device. Touch the command to  
use it.  
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PowerTouch, see “What if my device does not work with any  
of the codes on the list? What if I Want PowerTouch to  
Control Additional Functions?” on page 39 of the Connections  
and Setup Guide.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
Tuner  
To tune in to a radio station:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
. This accesses the tuner commands:  
3. Tune in the station:  
Touch to change bands.  
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Touch  
to switch from Auto tuning to Manual  
tuning. Select Manual if you experience interference due  
to weak radio signals. (Stations are received in mono  
during manual tuning.)  
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Touch the left (  
station.  
) or right arrow (  
) to tune in a  
Touch  
and enter the broadcast frequency using  
the 10key pad. (e.g.; To select FM 108.0 MHz, enter 1, 0, 8,  
0, 0, and  
)
•
•
Select the left (  
) or right end arrow (  
) to cycle  
through any stations stored in memory. For more infor-  
mation on storing stations in memory, see “Storing Radio  
Stations in Memory (optional)” on page 40 of the  
Connections and Setup Guide.  
Touch  
to open the stored stations list. Touch a  
storage button and touch  
to tune that station.  
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4. Touch  
menu.  
on Quick Access menu to return to the Music  
RDS (Radio Data System): RDS (Radio Data System) is a  
system where radio stations transmit digital data for FM broad-  
casts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers  
designed for RDS reception can extract the data from the broad-  
cast signal for use with various functions such as automatic  
display of the station name.  
RDS Functions help you:  
•
Search for programs of a specific type using Program Type  
Identification Search (PTY search).  
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• View information about a station:  
•
•
the station name  
any text data transmitted by the station  
• Automatically select stations providing RDS and FM  
broadcasting and store them in the preset memory (up to 40  
stations can be preset). For more information about storing  
stations, see “Storing Radio Stations in Memory (optional)”  
on page 40 of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
Before using RDS functions, be sure to perform “Storing RDS  
Stations Automatically” on page 40 of the Connections and Setup  
Guide.  
To search for a specific type of music or radio program:  
1. Touch  
on the main or Quick Access menu.  
2. Touch  
3. Touch  
.
at the top of the screen. This accesses RDS  
commands:  
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4. Touch  
5. While  
.
is highlighted, select the program type you want  
using one of the following methods:  
•
Select the left ( ) or right arrow (  
) to cycle through  
the program types until the type you want appears. The  
program types cycle in the order shown in the table below.  
Program Type Name  
Pop Music  
Receiver Display  
POP M  
Rock Music  
ROCK M  
Easy Music  
EASY M  
Light Classical Music  
Serious Classical Music  
Other Music  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Weather  
Finance  
Children’s programmes  
Social affaires  
Religion  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
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Program Type Name  
Receiver Display  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
News  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
DUCUMENT  
NEWS  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sports  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
SPORT  
Education  
Drama  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Cultures  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Science  
Varied Speech  
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6. Touch  
.
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If the tuner cannot find the program type you want, “NO  
PROGRAM” appears on the receiver display. The display  
returns to its original screen after several seconds.  
•
If the tuner locates a station playing the program type you  
want, reception begins. The display changes to show the  
station name.  
To change to a different program type, repeat Steps 4 through 6  
above.  
To cancel the program search, touch  
during the PTY search.  
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How Do I Record (Edit Mode)?  
PowerTouch provides a simple yet powerful editing procedure  
that lets you quickly and easily specify the source and destina-  
tion devices.  
To record:  
1. Touch  
Edit menu:  
on the main or Quick Access menu to open the  
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2. Touch a source device. This will be the device you are record-  
ing from, like a DVD or CD player. PowerTouch displays the  
destinations able to record from that source:  
3. Touch a destination device, then touch  
. PowerTouch  
displays the control screen for the destination device, with  
two additional buttons on the left-hand side:  
a. Touch (Source) to switch to the control screen for the  
source device and get it ready to play.  
b. Touch (Destination) to switch to the control screen for  
the destination device and get it ready to record.  
4. Touch the record control on the destination device, then  
switch to the source device and touch the play control.  
5. Touch any Quick Access button to change to that menu.  
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For more information on recording with any connected device,  
see the device’s instruction manual.  
Here are some helpful hints for recording:  
• If you’re recording from a digital source, select the source  
device, then set the listen mode to Stereo (Touch  
).  
Home VCRs can only place 2 channels of sound on a tape,  
and this enables the receiver to “downmix” from Dolby  
Digital or MPEG multi-channel sound down to 2 channels.  
For more information on setting listen modes, see “To set the  
listen mode manually” on page 20.  
• If you’re recording from a digital source, any action other  
than adjusting the volume may cause the sound to “clip” on  
the recording.  
• You cannot record from the component you are using to  
record. For example, if you’re recording on a VCR connected  
to the VIDEO1 jacks, select a source other than Video 1.  
• If your source is a camcorder or other video unit, refer to the  
instruction manual for the particular unit you’re recording  
from.  
Digital to Digital Recording:  
The PCM digital signal input through any DIGITAL IN jack is  
output digitally at the optical jack. Be sure you have connected a  
cable from the OPTICAL (DIGITAL OUT) jack on the receiver to  
the MD recorder’s digital input. For more information on this  
connection, see “Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape  
Deck” on page 20 of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
Dolby Digital and MPEG signals cannot be recorded.  
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Digital to Analog Recording:  
Analog audio tape can only contain 2 channels of sound. Your  
receiver can “downmix” from Dolby Digital or MPEG 5.1-  
channel sound down to 2 channels. You can manually set the  
listen mode to enable this downmixing. For more information  
on setting listen modes, see “To set the listen mode manually”  
on page 20.  
You can also do this procedure automatically by selecting AUTO  
REC MODE with DISPLAY MODE key on the front panel of the  
receiver. Press the DISPLAY MODE key for more than 2 second  
and select it. If the sound is cut or interrupted using AUTO REC  
MODE, try MANUAL REC MODE. (When you want to select  
MANUAL REC MODE, play the music first, and then select the  
mode in the same way. If no sound is heard, press the DISPLAY  
MODE key once.)  
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How Do I Adjust PowerTouch’s Display?  
How Do I See PowerTouch in the Dark?  
You can use your PowerTouch in the dark. When you turn on  
the back light, your PowerTouch screen will light up, making  
navigation easier if you need to operate PowerTouch in dim or  
nonexistent light.  
BACKLIGHT  
To use PowerTouch in the dark, press  
.
BACKLIGHT  
To turn off the light and return to normal display, press  
again.  
Backlight is automatically turned off when PowerTouch goes to  
“sleep”—you will need to turn it on again when you reactivate  
PowerTouch.  
Keep the Back Light turned off during normal use to maximize  
the life of your batteries.  
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How Do I See PowerTouch’s Screen More Clearly?  
You can also adjust the contrast to suit your viewing angle.  
To adjust the contrast:  
CONTRAST  
1. Press  
until “Contrast” message appears on the screen:  
2. While this message is displayed, move the joystick up or  
down to increase or decrease the contrast until you are  
satisfied.  
3. Touch  
to save the contrast setting and return to the  
control screen.  
How Do I Turn the Beeping On or Off?  
PowerTouch emits beeps under various circumstances (for  
example, to confirm your entry). You can turn these sounds off if  
you don’t want to hear them. To turn the beeps off:  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
.
once to turn off beeping. Touch it again to turn  
beeping back on.  
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Using PowerTouch to Dim or Brighten the Receiver’s Front  
Panel  
1. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
:
2. Touch  
until the brightness is adjusted as you want.  
Changing the Front Panel Display Mode  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
:
until the display mode that you want appears.  
A: Connected Device  
DVD  
Input Type  
DGTL  
B: Input Terminal  
Connected Device  
Video 4  
DVD  
C: Listen Mode  
Dolby Digital  
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How Do I Perform Several Actions at Once?  
PowerTouch uses sophisticated processing to make it easy for  
you to perform several actions at once using the Macro menu.  
Once you create the macros, specifying which devices should  
receive which commands at what interval, a single touch can  
lower curtains, dim lights, and turn on and start devices.  
There are a number of macros automatically associated with  
each device. These macros will appear on the “More” screen for  
the device. Although you can assign any set of actions to a  
macro, the macro’s association will not change. Each device  
input supports up to 6 macros.  
These macros enable you to group multiple actions onto a single  
button. For example:  
•
You could create a macro to access a specific TV station—like  
setting a button on the radio in your car. You would most  
likely choose a macro associated with your TV, or one with  
the jack set to which you connected your cable or satellite  
receiver. You would then define a macro that entered the  
channel number for that station.  
•
You could create a macro to change video input and start a  
tape in your VCR. You would most likely choose a macro  
associated with your TV or with the video jack to which you  
connected your VCR. You would then define a macro that:  
•
•
•
•
•
changes the TV station to channel 3  
turns on the VCR  
delays 1 second to allow the VCR to power up  
switchs the TV input to VCR  
starts the tape playing  
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Creating Macros  
PowerTouch provides a simple way to create macros:  
1. Think about the sequence of events you want to set up. You  
may even want to note down which devices should turn on  
first and how much time you think should pass between each  
step.  
2. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
:
3. Figure out what device you will be using when you want to  
run the macro and select a macro line associated with that  
device.  
4. Touch  
. Enter a name for the macro. See “How Do I  
Enter Text?” on page 7 for more information on entering  
names.  
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5. Touch  
:
6. Touch a blank space (blank macro function line).  
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7. Touch a device, then touch an available function:  
PowerTouch inserts the function then returns you to the  
Macro Device menu.  
8. Repeat step 7 to insert all the devices and functions you want  
to use.  
9. Touch  
to return to the Macro Function menu.  
10. Touch  
to test the macro.  
11. If some of the functions did not occur, you need to insert  
delay before these functions. To insert a delay (which is  
stored on its own line as a separate action):  
a. Touch the device line whose function did not occur.  
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b. Touch  
:
c. Touch a delay time. PowerTouch inserts the delay then  
returns you to the Macro Function menu.  
d. Repeat a. through c. for other functions.  
12. (Optional) To delete a function:  
a. Touch a macro function line you want to delete.  
b. Verify that this is the correct function. Touch  
(Optional) To insert a function:  
.
a. Touch a macro function line where you want to insert a  
function, then touch  
.
b. Touch a device, then touch an available function.  
13.Repeat steps 7 through 9 until you have defined all the  
actions necessary for this macro.  
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14.Aim PowerTouch at the appropriate device and touch  
to  
test the macro. Do not move PowerTouch or walk in front of  
the transmitter while it is checking the macro.  
15.Touch  
to return to the Setup Macro menu.  
16.Touch a Quick Access button to return to the Music or Movie  
menu.  
Using Macros  
Once you have defined macros, you can use them directly from  
the Quick Access menu for one-touch operation of several  
devices.  
There are two ways to use the macros you defined:  
• from the Macro Summary menu, which displays all the  
available macros  
• from the More screen for each device, which displays the  
macros associated with that device  
To run a macro from the Macro Summary menu:  
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1. Touch  
menu.  
on the Quick Access menu to access the Macro  
2. Touch a macro line. If the macro you want is not displayed,  
use the up (  
) or down arrow (  
) to scroll through the  
list until you see it.  
3. Touch to return to the previous menu.  
To run a macro from a device’s “More” screen:  
1. Follow the steps under the device name in this chapter to  
access the controls for that device.  
2. Touch  
.
3. Choose the macro from the list on the right side of the  
screen.  
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Chapter Three: Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting is how you determine what part of a complex  
system (like a home theater system) is at fault when the system  
isn’t working how you think it should. When you troubleshoot a  
system, you diagnose a problem by examining and eliminating  
possible causes until there’s only one left. Troubleshooting is  
easiest when you start with the most obvious, most common,  
and most likely and work from there.  
Diagnosing your own problems can save you time and aggrava-  
tion—the better you understand how to troubleshoot and adjust  
your own system, the less time you have to:  
• spend on the phone with a customer service representative  
• do without your receiver because it’s “in the shop”  
There are some basic steps to good troubleshooting:  
1. Verify the exact conditions when the problem occurs.  
This is the most important step in troubleshooting. Whether  
you fix it yourself or have to describe it to a technician, you are  
much more likely to really solve the problem if you know the  
exact circumstances surrounding the problem. For example, if  
you don’t hear anything through the speakers, it’s useful to  
know if it only happens when you are listening to CDs.  
Knowing that eliminates the speakers themselves as part of the  
problem. The more you know about when a problem occurs,  
the more likely it is that you or the technician can solve it.  
2. Check each part of the signal’s path from source (such  
as a CD player) to speaker.  
You may also want to test the assumptions you made in step  
1: maybe you haven’t listened to your MD recorder in a  
while— is there no sound from it as well? This step will really  
help narrow down the possible causes. Test all your con-  
nected devices and eliminate the ones where the problem  
doesn’t occur. When you’re done with this step, you’ll  
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probably have found the problem.  
3. Go over all device connections slowly and methodically.  
Double-check the settings on your remote.  
Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of the  
most common home entertainment problem: no sound. Use  
the Connection and Setup Guide to double-check your con-  
nections for each device. This is especially important with  
VCRs, tape decks, MD recorders, and equalizers, where it’s  
very easy to swap the “play” and “record” connections.  
You should also check your PowerTouch settings carefully.  
Did you set the input to the correct device? (you can also  
check the front panel of the receiver) Are you trying to listen  
to an analog source using a digital connection?  
4. Cables (especially old ones) go bad more frequently  
than devices do.  
Always suspect the cable before its device. For one thing, it’s  
easier to test: simply swap the cable with one connected to a  
device you know is working. If the problem device works now,  
it was the cable. You can generally purchase new cables at most  
home electronics stores, or via the Internet.  
5. User error is more likely than device failure.  
You probably don’t want to hear this, but it’s true. Use this  
manual to go over the steps to operate the receiver. Refer to  
the other devices’ manuals as well.  
6. Instruction manuals are your friend.  
A good rule of thumb is to check the manual when something  
doesn’t work how you expected it to. If you read the manual  
before calling the store or taking the device back, you may find  
the solution to your problem much more quickly.  
The rest of this chapter presents some common problems,  
grouped by type, and the steps you can take to resolve them.  
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Sound  
Sound  
I don’t hear any sound at all  
Check that:  
• The volume is set at the proper level. See “Adjusting the  
Volume” on page 10 of this manual.  
• Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the  
receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See “Muting Sound” on  
page 15 of this manual.  
• The proper input (e.g., CD player, Tuner, etc.) has been  
selected on the PowerTouch. See “How Do I Operate De-  
vices?” on page 26 of this manual.  
• The CD2/Tape2 monitor input has not been selected. (If it  
has, the CD2/Tape2 monitor indicator on the receiver’s front  
panel will be lit). See “What’s on the Front Panel of Your  
Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?” on page 2 of this manual.  
• The input mode matches the input signal (e.g., analog vs.  
digital) that has been set. See “Switching to Analog Input” on  
page 21 of this manual.  
• The correct Listen Mode (e.g., Auto) has been set for the  
digital input. See “What are Listen Modes?” on page 16.  
• The correct speakers have been activated. See “Turning the  
Speakers On” on page 10 of this manual.  
I can’t hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or  
the sound is abnormally low  
Check that:  
• All of the speaker wires are connected tightly, not short  
circuited. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
• All of the speakers have been activated in the Setup Speakers  
menu. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
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Sound  
•
•
The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter  
Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
The CD2/Tape2 monitor input has not been selected. (If it  
has, the CD2/Tape2 monitor indicator on the receiver’s front  
panel will be lit). See “What’s on the Front Panel of Your  
Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?” on page 2 of this manual.  
•
•
The correct speakers have been activated. See “Turning the  
Speakers On” on page 10 of this manual.  
The correct listen mode has been selected. See “What Are  
Listen Modes?” on page 16 of this manual.  
I can’t hear sound from my surround or center speakers  
Check that:  
•
The proper surround play mode (Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Pro  
Logic, DSP, MPEG or Dolby Digital) has been selected. See  
“What are Listen Modes?” on page 16 of this manual.  
•
All of the speaker wires are connected tightly. See Chapter  
One of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby  
Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo is selected  
Check that the program (e.g., TV show, radio station, VCR tape)  
is in stereo. Programs in mono play only through the center  
speaker when the receiver is in the Dolby Pro Logic listen mode.  
Sound from one (or more) of my devices is abnormally  
loud or soft  
Adjust the analog input level for that device:  
1. Select the icon for the device. For CD1, Video2, Video3, and  
Video4, also select the Input Analog icon.  
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Sound  
2. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
:
3. Select  
.
4. Touch  
. Every time you select the button the volume  
will cycle between 0dB, -3dB, -6dB and back up to 0dB. Select  
the level that best matches that of the other sources.  
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Sound  
5. Touch  
to return to the Setup Preference menu; touch  
to return to the previous menu.  
There wasn’t any sound recorded on tapes made on my  
VCR or tape deck  
Check that:  
•
•
The audio cables are connected properly for the device.  
Analog has been set as the input type. Digital input cannot be  
used as source for recording to analog media (such as VHS or  
audio tape). See “Switching to Analog Input” on page 21.  
The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I  
start to play from a Dolby Digital DVD source  
•
Some DVD players simply have intermittent start-up sound.  
•
Check that the correct digital cable is being used. The cable  
must be a digital coaxial or optical cable. See Chapter One of  
the Connections and Setup Guide.  
With a Dolby Digital program, the loud sounds aren’t very  
loud and the quiet sounds aren’t very quiet  
Check that volume extremes are not automatically being bal-  
anced. See “Midnight Theatre Function” on page 15 of this  
manual.  
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I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input  
Check that:  
• The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack  
set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
• The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter One  
of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
Video  
I can’t see the program I’m playing on the TV  
There wasn’t any video output to my VCR when I recorded  
• Check that the video source and TV are connected via the  
same type of connectors. S-Video input signals cannot be  
transmitted via composite (standard) connections and vice  
versa.  
• Check that the correct video input on the TV is selected.  
• Check that the video software you record does not have copy  
guard protection.  
PowerTouch  
I don’t see icons for all my devices  
You must identify devices for PowerTouch control for them to  
appear in the icon bar on PowerTouch. See Chapter Two of the  
Connections and Setup Guide.  
When I select a device icon, I don’t see any commands  
• When you start PowerTouch for the very first time, all the  
possible icons appear. If you select any of them, there will be  
no commands in the command area. You must set up  
PowerTouch before you can begin controlling devices. See  
Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
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•
Re-enter the setup code for the device. See Chapter Two of the  
Connections and Setup Guide.  
My PowerTouch is slow to respond—sometimes I have to  
press buttons or select commands several times  
•
If PowerTouch is in sleep mode (the screen is blank), the first  
but-ton press “wakes it up”. The second press performs the  
action.  
•
Your PowerTouch supports 2-way communication with the  
receiver. If the green light on the front of the receiver is lit,  
PowerTouch is receiving information. It cannot transmit your  
new command until it is finished receiving information from  
the receiver.  
My PowerTouch is not responding  
•
Make sure you are within the operating range for  
PowerTouch. See page 5 of this manual.  
•
Replace the batteries. See Chapter Two of the Connections and  
Setup Guide.  
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PowerTouch  
My PowerTouch is beeping. What does that mean?  
The following table includes information about PowerTouch  
beeps:  
Number  
1
Tone  
high  
Meaning  
Confirms your most recent button push or  
touch  
1
low  
Indicates that your most recent button  
push or touch could not be performed  
2
2
high  
low  
Confirms learning or copying  
Indicates that learning or copying was not  
successful  
PowerTouch does not "learn" new commands or functions.  
• Check that the distance between PowerTouch and the device's  
remote is properly set. Do not place the devices remote right  
against PowerTouch.  
• Check whether the PowerTouch is too close to the receiver, a  
TV, high-frequency fluorescent lighting or other electrical  
appliance.  
• "Learning" may be carried out with some devices' remote.  
I want to clear all the items in PowerTouch and make it to  
the factory-set default condition.  
• While pressing and holding the CONFIRM and VOLUME  
DOWN button, use the stylus to press the blue button at the  
bottom of the battery case.  
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Receiver/Tuner  
Receiver/Tuner  
My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is  
flashing  
Your receiver is in the “protection” mode.  
Check that:  
•
•
The speaker system’s impedance is not too low. See Chapter  
One of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
The speaker wires are not short-circuited. Test the wires as  
follows to find the shorted wire and replace it:  
•
Turn off the receiver, disconnect the positive and negative  
speaker wires of the RIGHT FRONT speaker from the  
receiver, and turn the receiver back on.  
•
•
If the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, replace this wire.  
If the STANDBY indicator does not stop flashing, turn off  
the receiver, reconnect the speaker wires, and repeat the  
first step for the next speaker.  
•
•
Continue until you have isolated and replaced the shorted  
wire.  
See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
If none of the above solutions work, reset the microprocessor:  
1. Turn the receiver off. (The Power button is OFF position.)  
2. Press ON/STANDBY button while pressing and holding the  
Power button.  
3. Continue to hold the Power button for more than 1 second.  
The following settings are cleared:  
•
The device set as input (Tuner is selected by default)—see  
“How Do I Operate Devices?” on page 26 of this manual.  
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Receiver/Tuner  
• The volume setting (-66dB is selected by default)—see  
“Adjusting the Volume” on page 10 of this manual  
• The tuner’s receiving band (FM is selected by default)—  
see “Tuner” on page 50 of this manual  
• The tuner’s frequency (87.5MHz is selected by default)—  
see “Tuner” on page 50 of this manual  
• The tuner’s preset memory—you will need to reset your  
stored radio stations (see Chapter Two of the Connections  
and Setup Guide)  
• The surround setting—see “What are Listen Modes?” on  
page 16 of this manual.  
• The speaker settings—you will need to reset your speaker  
settings ( see Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup  
Guide)  
4. Reset the cleared settings before operating the receiver again.  
The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the  
receiver’s front panel flashes red continually, or stays red  
for more than 1 second at a time  
Lower the analog input level for the source device you’re lis-  
tening to. (Setting the proper input level eliminates distortion  
that occurs if a source device’s output level is too high. When  
this happens, the front panel CLIP indicator will flash red  
continually or remain red for periods of 1 second or longer.  
Occasional brief flashing of the CLIP indicator is okay).  
1. Select the icon for the source device. For CD1, Video2,  
Video3, and Video 4, also select the Input Analog icon.  
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Receiver/Tuner  
2. Touch  
on the main menu then touch  
:
3. Select  
.
4. Touch  
. Every time you select the button the volume  
will cycle between 0dB, -3dB, -6dB and back up to 0dB.  
5. While the source component is playing, reduce the Input  
Level to -3dB. If the CLIP indicator still flashes frequently or  
remains lit for 1 second or longer, reduce the Input Level to  
-6dB.  
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Receiver/Tuner  
6. Touch  
to return to the Setup Preferences menu; touch  
to reutrn to the previous menu.  
I can’t access any RDS (Radio Data System) functions  
• Confirm that the radio station is broadcasting RDS.  
• Make sure you use the Auto Memory function to store RDS  
stations in memory. See “Storing RDS Stations Automati-  
cally” on page 40 of the Connections and Setup Guide.  
I can’t receive a radio station  
Check that:  
• The appropriate antenna is connected. See Chapter One of  
the Connections and Setup Guide.  
• The broadcast band is correct. See “Tuner” on page 50 of this  
manual.  
• The tuner is set to the correct frequency. See “Tuner” on  
page 50 of this manual.  
I’m getting a lot of static/interference  
• Check whether the receiver or antenna is too close to a TV or  
other electrical appliance.  
• Adjust the antenna for best reception.  
• If you live in an area with weak FM signals, consider a  
rooftop or an amplified FM antenna (available at any home  
electronics store).  
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Receiver/Tuner  
When I press a key to tune to a preset station, the receiver  
does not respond  
Check whether:  
•
The receiver has been unplugged for more than three days. If  
it has, your settings were cleared from the receiver’s memory.  
See “My receiver won’t turn on and the STANDBY indicator is  
flashing” on page 79 of this manual.  
•
The Tuner input is selected. See “Tuner” on page 50 of this  
manual.  
Macro is not running as I programmed.  
•
•
•
Because PowerTouch can only transmit one command at a  
time, stagger the timings of the various macro settings so that  
the commands are given at different times.  
On or Off command for audio devices may not work cor-  
rectly if they are not Kenwood components connected via  
system control cables.  
On or Off command for TV monitor may not work correctly.  
If it is already on, On command turns it off, and if it is  
already off, Off command turns it on.  
When the listen mode is in “6ch Input”, there are  
commands which the receiver does not accept.  
•
When in “6ch Input” mode, the commands such as selecting  
a different listen mode, Speaker A/B switching,  
CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR switching, sound adjustment and  
speaker level adjustment.  
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digital to digital recording.............. 58  
dimming receiver front panel ........ 62  
Display Mode button ....................... 2  
display panel ..................................... 2  
display screen  
adjusting ................................. 60  
devices displayed...................... 4  
Dolby Digital  
Numerics  
200-Disc CD Changer  
introductory information ...... 36  
operating ................................ 37  
playing CDs ............................ 37  
reading and storing disc titles .. 38  
warning during PowerTouch load  
time.............................. 39, 40  
speakers for surround sound . 17  
troubleshooting (AC-3)  
programs ............................ 75  
DVD player  
A
adjusting PowerTouch display screen  
..................................................... 60  
analog input, switching .................. 21  
AV AUX front panel .......................... 2  
operating ................................ 33  
switching input ...................... 21  
troubleshooting ..................... 75  
H
B
headphones  
balancing volume extremes ........... 16  
batteries, maximizing life ............... 60  
jack ............................................ 2  
using ....................................... 25  
home-theater sound ....................... 16  
C
camcorder, operating ...................... 35  
CD player  
I
icons  
operating ................... 37, 43, 49  
CD2/Tape 2 Monitor indicator light  
....................................................... 2  
changing front panel display ......... 62  
confirm button ................................. 3  
custom macros  
troubleshooting PowerTouch  
display screen ...................... 76  
identifying components .......... 26, 76  
Input Analog mode ........................ 21  
IR indicator and transmitters ........... 2  
items on PowerTouch ....................... 3  
operating ................................ 68  
J
D
joystick  
devices  
moving around on PowerTouch  
.............................................. 7  
on PowerTouch ........................ 3  
checklist ........................... 27, 36  
operating ................................ 26  
troubleshooting ..................... 70  
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)  
effects........................................... 22  
digital to analog recording ............. 59  
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R
laser disc player, operating ............. 34  
listen modes  
radio stations, troubleshooting ..... 82  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
defined .................................... 16  
Dolby 3 Stereo ....................... 17  
Dolby Digital (AC-3) ............. 17  
Dolby Pro Logic ..................... 17  
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)  
............................................ 17  
MPEG ...................................... 18  
setting manually..................... 20  
stereo ...................................... 17  
THX ......................................... 18  
definition ................................ 51  
features ................................... 51  
searching for radio stations using  
PowerTouch ........................ 50  
troubleshooting ..................... 82  
reading and storing CD titles ......... 38  
receiver  
changing display mode.......... 62  
dimming front panel ............. 62  
items on front panel ................ 2  
troubleshooting ..................... 79  
recording ......................................... 56  
M
macros, using .................................. 68  
MD recorder, operating .................. 46  
moving around ................................. 7  
mute button .................................. 2, 3  
muting sound ................................. 15  
S
satellite TV, operating ..................... 29  
searching  
specific radio programs ......... 50  
setting  
DSP effects .............................. 22  
listen mode manually ............ 20  
signal path, troubleshooting .......... 70  
sound  
adjusting ................................. 10  
troubleshooting ..................... 72  
speakers  
O
On/Standby button .......................... 3  
operating  
devices .................................... 26  
macros .................................... 68  
range ......................................... 5  
levels, adjusting ...................... 13  
loudness, adjusting ................ 11  
selector buttons on receiver..... 2  
tone, adjusting........................ 11  
troubleshooting ..................... 72  
Surround Play, checking ................. 19  
surround sound  
listen modes ........................... 16  
troubleshooting speakers ...... 73  
standby indicator light ..................... 2  
switching to analog input .............. 21  
P
PHONO input, troubleshooting ... 76  
playing  
video CDs ............................... 45  
Power On/Standby button ............... 2  
preset stations, troubleshooting .... 83  
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tape deck  
operating ................................ 48  
troubleshooting ..................... 75  
THX.................................................. 24  
tuner  
operating ................................ 50  
troubleshooting ..................... 79  
turntable  
operating ................................ 49  
troubleshooting ..................... 76  
TV  
operating ................................ 28  
troubleshooting ..................... 76  
U
using  
joystick to move around .......... 7  
macros .................................... 68  
PowerTouch in the dark ......... 60  
PowerTouch’s interface ............ 6  
V
VCR  
helpful hints when recording  
............................................ 58  
operating .......................... 31, 35  
recording a program .............. 56  
troubleshooting ..................... 76  
video CDs, playing ......................... 45  
volume  
adjusting ................................. 10  
control knob ............................ 2  
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