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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KRF - V8090D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several
operation modes. These modes enable the remote control unit to control other audio/video components.
In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain
a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
B60-5556-10 01 CS
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  • Page 1 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF - V8090D INSTRUCTION MANUAL About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control unit to control other audio/video components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Power

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. How to use this manual Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........... AC 120 V only This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Australia ............

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the antennas ......... 16 Preparing for surround sound ....... 17 Before setting up the speakers ....... 17 Setting up the speakers automatically (AUTO SETUP) “Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration” .... 18 Setting up the speakers manually (MANUAL SETUP) ........... 20 Other settings ..........22 Normal playback ..........

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    If the unit was shipped to you directly, (Approx.) notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 5: Special Features

    • DTS Neo:6 • DTS 96/24 • DTS • DSP Mode Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration Without going through a complicated manual setup procedure, this function automatically measures the capacity of your speaker system, speaker layout and acoustic specifications of your listening room correctly with the provided microphone, and provides the best listening environment.

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Main unit CLIP Input mode Listen mode indicators MUTE Speaker indicator indicators SLEEP indicator indicator RDS indicators indicators Input channel MUTE DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS 96/24 DOLBY H STEREO NEO:6 indicators AUTO DETECT AUTO indicator DOLBY EX ES MATRIX6.1 DOLBY VS...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s ‚ setup codes. 1 RECEIVER ON key & SOURCE key Use to turn the receiver on.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The System

    Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks components you are connecting.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Terminals

    Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center Speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Listening position Surround Speakers (L, R) Surround Back Surround Back Left Speaker Right Speaker • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player (6-Channel Input)

    Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to this model with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet • The earth terminal with the H symbol is used for noise reduction of REC OUT PLAY IN record player. It is not PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE for safety earth. Cassette Deck or MD Recorder DVD Player or CD Player...

  • Page 12: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO Jacks About the S VIDEO Jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Use the S VIDEO Jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks.

  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to this model, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL...

  • Page 14: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected this model to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/ 6CH input.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speaker/s When connecting a single Surround Back Speaker, connect it to SURROUND BACK L terminals and se- lect “SB LARGEx1” or “SB NORMALx1” at Speaker ¡ settings. Surround Speakers Right Left Left Right Powered...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Av Aux Jacks

    Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are such as a camcorder or a video game. connected.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Surround Sound

    Preparing for surround sound Before setting up the speakers AUTO SETUP For the optimum surround playback, variety of speaker settings are necessary. Following the procedure below, go through the settings described in further pages. CALIBRATE START RETURN (POWER ON/STANDBY) SETUP MULTI CONTROL Measuring ERROR MESSAGE...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Speakers Automatically (Auto Setup)

    “Kenwood Room Acoustic Calibration” function automatically per- Test signal level adjustment forms the following adjustments with the provided microphone by measuring sound characteristics for the best listening environment If a message such as "Exx : No Spk XX"...
  • Page 19 Preparing for surround sound About the warning messages E03 : No Spk FL Even if "COMPLETE" is shown on the display for several seconds and the calibration is completed, a warning message may appears if some E04 : No Spk FR kind of minor problems are detected.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Speakers Manually (Manual Setup)

    Preparing for surround sound Setting up the speakers manually (MANUAL SETUP) W07 : No Spk SB Surround Back speakers are not connected. Select a speaker system. Connect a pair of Surround Back speakers if you have a set. 1 Press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys to select the “MANUAL If there are no Surround Back speakers, no need to connect it.
  • Page 21 Preparing for surround sound 9 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select 2 Press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys for the following the appropriate Surround Speaker setting. displays: 1 T.TONE AUTO If you selected “FRNT LARGE” as the Front Speaker setting, : Adjust the volume level from each speaker by using test tone.

  • Page 22: Other Settings

    Preparing for surround sound 3 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of Other settings the speakers. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Adjust the Subwoofer RE-MIX. Distance to Front Left Speaker (L) : ____ meters (feet) Distance to Center Speaker (C) : ____ meters (feet) 1 Press the 5/∞...
  • Page 23 Preparing for surround sound Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects). Lock the settings. 1 Press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys to select the “LFE In case that the keys are mistakenly pressed, the setting can be LEVEL“ and press the MEMORY/ENTER key or the ENTER locked.

  • Page 24: Normal Playback

    Normal playback Listening to a source component Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. (POWER VOLUME CONTROL ON/STANDBY) SPEAKERS INPUT MODE AV AUX/GAME INPUT SELECTOR POWER ON/OFF Turning on the receiver VOLUME 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/ Input Selector OFF and...

  • Page 25: Input Level Adjustment (Analog Sources Only)

    Normal playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) Adjusting the sound ACTIVE EQ LOUDNESS TONE MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL PHONES BASS BOOST VOLUME SOUND INPUT CONTROL SELECTOR TONE MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS MULTI %/ fi, SOUND VOLUME%/fi MULTI %/ fi Input Selector RCV MODE keys...
  • Page 26 Normal playback Adjusting the TONE One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. and analog stereo modes.

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or the Input Selector keys to select the source (CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds for the following selections;...

  • Page 28: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to radio broadcasts Using RDS This model can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by (Radio Data System) one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital and other stations.

  • Page 29: Presetting Radio Stations Manually

    Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number “1”. Therefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations.

  • Page 30: Using The Rds Disp (Display) Key

    Listening to radio broadcasts Using the RDS DISP (Display) key Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function.

  • Page 31: Tuning By Program Type (Pty Search)

    Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning by Program TYpe Press the PTY key to start searching. (PTY search) EXAMPLE : Searching for a Pop Music broadcast. This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want Display while searching.

  • Page 32: Ambience Effects

    Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. &...
  • Page 33 Ambience effects Dolby Digital Dolby Virtual Speaker The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 The Dolby Virtual Speaker features a virtual surround sound field. channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program This implements an effect as if there are multiple speakers in the sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked listening room.
  • Page 34 Ambience effects DSP mode The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall DVD software. DTS is a strictly digital format and cannot be to almost any type of program source.

  • Page 35: Surround Play

    Ambience effects Surround play When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input : 1 Dolby Digital : Dolby Digital DTS can be used when playing CD, DVD or LD software carrying the DTS 2 Dolby D EX : Dolby Digital EX mark.

  • Page 36: Virtual Modes

    Ambience effects Virtual modes DSP mode This mode can be selected when digital signals other than Dolby The following modes allow you to enjoy astonishing ambience effect Digital or DTS, or analog signal come in. even when you use only two speakers or listen through headphones. •...

  • Page 37: Dvd 6-Channel Playback

    Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Adjusting the sound Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. playback in the surround mode.
  • Page 38 Ambience effects Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) Dimension mode (Pro Logic II x Music mode and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When watching movies at night , you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal.

  • Page 39: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Ambience effects Display dimmer adjustment Center Image mode (Neo:6 Music mode only) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the Neo:6 Music listen mode, it The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's is possible to enhance the center channel audio by adjusting the center display.

  • Page 40: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components

    DVD/6CH, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, DVD/6CH PHONO, AV AUX, TV MODE). CD/DVD CD and MD (Kenwood) • PHONO key has to be re-assigned to another key before a setup code can be programmed. MD/TAPE CD and MD (Kenwood)

  • Page 41: Checking The Codes

    Basic remote control operations for other components Checking the codes To clear the re-assignment and reset the remote control to its original operation mode: If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in “Searching for your codes”, you may need to find out which four-digit 1 Press and hold the REMOTE SETUP key until the LED blinks code is operating your equipment: twice, then release the REMOTE SETUP key.

  • Page 42: Setup Code Chart

    Baze 0672 Durabrand 0713 Kendo 0699, 0713 Beko 1153 0768 Kennex 0770 Bellagio 1004 Eclipse 0723, 0751 Kenwood 0490, 0534 Black Diamond 0713, 0766 Elin 0770 Kiiro 0770 Blue Sky 0651, 0672, 0695, 0713 Ellion 0850 Kiss 0665 Boghe 1004...
  • Page 43 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player (continued) DVD player (continued) DVD player (continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Micromega 0539 Rowa 0516, 0717, 0872, 1004 Tevion 0651, 0768, 1036 Microsoft 0522 Saba 0551, 0651...
  • Page 44 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) TV (continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes A.R. Systems 0374, 0455 Baur 0009, 0037, 0361, 0455, Continental Edison 0109, 0196, 0198, 0487 0512, 0535 Accent 0009 Cosmel...
  • Page 45 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) TV (continued) TV (continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Euroman 0037, 0264, 0370 Grundig 0009, 0036, 0037, 0070, 0011, 0012, 0036, 0037, 0195, 0443, 0487, 0535, 0070, 0072, 0073, 0087, Europa 0037...
  • Page 46 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) TV (continued) TV (continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Liesenkotter 0012, 0037, 0327, 0328 Mivar 0516, 0609 Otto Versand 0036, 0037, 0093, 0109, 0226, 0247, 0294, 0361, Lifetec 0009, 0037, 0218, 0374, Monaco...
  • Page 47 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) TV (continued) TV (continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Radiomarelli 0037, 0087, 0516 Sharp 0036, 0093, 0193, 0200, Tatung 0011, 0037, 0072, 0516, 0294, 0516, 1193 0621, 0629 RadioShack 0037, 0178...
  • Page 48 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) HDTV Satellite Receiver Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Trident 0516 Hitachi 0719 @sat 1300 Tristar 0193, 0218, 0264 @Sky 1334 Triumph 0346, 0516, 0556 ABsat 0123, 0832 Tsoschi...
  • Page 49 0133, 0241, 0751 Eurosat 0243 Kathrein 0123, 0173, 0200, 0249, Opentel 1412 0658, 1221 Eurosky 0132, 0243, 0299, 0607 Optex 1043 Kenwood 0853 Eurostar 0607, 0880 Optus 0879 Key West 0132, 0243, 0794 Ferguson 0455, 0711, 1291 Orbitech 1099, 1100...
  • Page 50 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Satellite Receiver (continued) Satellite Receiver (continued) Cable Converter Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Pino 1334 Supernova 0887 0003 Pioneer 0292, 0329, 0352, 0853, Tantec 0455 1063, 1269 1308 Tarbs 1225...
  • Page 51 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Cable Converter (continued) VCR (Continued) Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Videotron 0250 Accent 0072 Craig 0037, 0072, 0240 Videoway 0250 Adyson 0072 Crown 0020, 0037, 0072, 0278, 0480 Visionetics 1064...
  • Page 52 Kendo 0072, 0106, 0278, 0315, Samurai 0020 0315 0348, 0642 Sansei 0048 Nordmende 0041, 0067, 0320, 0321, Kenwood 0038, 0041, 0067 Sansui 0000, 0041, 0067, 0072, 0384, 0493 0106, 0348 0000 Oceanic 0000, 0041, 0048, 0081, Sanyo 0048, 0067, 0104, 0240,...
  • Page 53 Setup codes Universum 0000, 0037, 0081, 0104, Smaragd 0348 0106, 0195, 0240, 0348, Genexxa 0037 Solavox 0020 1137 Kenwood 0028, 0037, 0190, 0339, Sonneclair 0072 Victor 0067 0523, 0677, 0681, 0826, Sontec 0037 Video Concepts 0045 0858, 0859, 1338, 1339,...

  • Page 54: Other Components' Operations

    Refer to the following sections for details. • The key descriptions in this section are for representative components. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of Kenwood and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.
  • Page 55 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. Satellite Receiver operation keys Cable converter operation keys RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE SOURCE STANDBY SOURCE STANDBY SOURCE (Source power) (Source power) INPUT SEL.
  • Page 56 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. VCR operation keys CD player operation keys RECEIVER RECEIVER STANDBY SOURCE SOURCE STANDBY SOURCE SOURCE (Source power) (Source power) INPUT SEL.
  • Page 57 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. MD recorder operation keys (made by KENWOOD) RECEIVER STANDBY SOURCE SOURCE (Source power) INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL.

  • Page 58: Additional In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER ON/ The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while OFF key OFF. Then, while holding down the (ON/ the power is ON, or due to some other external factor.
  • Page 59 In case of difficulty Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio stations cannot be received. • No antenna is connected. • Connect an antenna. • The broadcast band is not set properly. • Set the broadcast band properly. • The frequency of the desired station is not •...

  • Page 60: Information Specifications

    For Australia ............12.1 kg (26.6 lb) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).

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