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DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER
KAF - S500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied w ith this amplifier has several
operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In
order to effectively use the remote control, it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain
a proper understanding of the remote control and how to sw itch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control w ithout completely understanding its design and how to sw itch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
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- Page 1 DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER KAF - S500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied w ith this amplifier has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to effectively use the remote control, it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to sw itch its operation modes (etc.).
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Page 2: Before Applying The Pow Er
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the pow er operation. Unpacking Units are designed for operation as follow s. U.S.-M ilitary ............ AC 110 - 240 V Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. -
Page 3: Special Features
Before applying the pow er Special features DSP surround modes True home theater sound The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates This amplifier incorporates a w ide variety of surround modes to bring you a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ ARENA” , “ JAZZ maximum enjoyment from your video softw are. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Preparations Connecting audio components ......10 Connecting the speakers (for HTB-S500 system) ........11 Connecting the speakers (for KAF-S500) ..12 Connecting the terminals ........ 13 Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks ....14 Preparing the remote control ......14 Preparing for surround sound ....... -
Page 5: Im Portant Safeguards
IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if operating this appliance. Adhere to all w arnings on the appliance used at extremely low , or freezing temperatures. - Page 6 IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a 18.Pow er lines – An outside antenna system should not be lightning storm, or w hen it is left unattended and unused for located in the vicinity of overhead pow er lines or other electric long periods of tim e, unplug it from the w all outlet and light or pow er circuits, or w here it can fall into such pow er lines...
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Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts
Speaker selection FM/AM DISCRETE indicators MATRIX 6.1 LS S BS RS ACTIVE EQ. ACTIVE EQ. indicator Display DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER KAF-S500 AV CONTROL CENTER PUSH OPEN STEREO LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE ACTIVE EQ. STANDBY PHONES OPTICAL L - AUDIO - R Inside of FRONT AUX jacks' door £... -
Page 8: Remote Control Unit
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenw ood products but also for other non-Kenw ood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s • setup codes. & ¡ ™ £ If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, ¢... -
Page 9: Setting Up The System
Setting up the system M ake connections as show n in the follow ing pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure t o refer t o t he inst ruct ion m anuals supplied w it h t he DVD/ CD, VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks for components you are connecting. -
Page 10: Connecting Audio Components
Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet OPT 1 OPT 2 DVD/CD IN- VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 Monitor TV Video input (Yellow RCA pin cords) VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO IN 3 Video output Satellite or component with DTS, Dolby Digital, Optical fiber cable... -
Page 11: Connecting The Speakers (For Htb-S500 System)
Connect terminals of same color betw een rear panel and speakers. Also use speaker cord w hich have same colored tube as terminal. White lined w ire is for + polarity. To AC wall outlet SUB/W CENTER REAR FRONT KENWOOD Center Speaker KENWOOD KENWOOD Right Left Surround Speakers Subwoofer or... -
Page 12: Connecting The Speakers (For Kaf-S500)
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers ( for KAF-S500 ) Powered subwoofer When you connect Back Surround speaker to SUB/W BS terminal, connect Powered Subwoofer to this terminal. WOOFER To AC wall outlet SUB/W CENTER REAR FRONT KENWOOD Center Speaker... -
Page 13: Connecting The Terminals
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Center speaker Subwoofer KENWOOD 3 Insert the cord. 4 Release the lever. KENWOOD KENWOOD Front speakers (L,R) Listening position Surround speakers (L,R) Back surround •... -
Page 14: Connecting To The Front Aux Jacks
Setting up the system Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks Preparing the remote control The FRONT AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components Loading the batteries such as a camcorder or a video game. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. -
Page 15: Preparing For Surround Sound
Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings The flow of the SETUP is as follow s: To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the amplifier’s listen- ing modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subw oofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as described below . SP SETUP TEST TONE DISTANCE... - Page 16 Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the TRIM %/ fi keys to select the appropriate center ! Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting. speaker setting. • The subw oofer remix setting indication ” REM IX” appears. •...
- Page 17 Preparing for surround sound • Press the FRONT key each time to select Front L or Front R channel. • Press the CENTER or SW key to select center or subw oofer channel. • Press the REAR key to select surround channel. And use the REAR key for the follow ing displays.
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Page 18: Normal Playback
Normal playback Listening to a source component Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL (POWER) INPUT MODE POWER INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME%¥fi Turning on the amplifier Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) and AV AUX key to select the source you w ant to listen to. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Sound
Normal playback Adjusting the sound M uting the sound The M UTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. VOLUME CONTROL Press the M UTE key. Blinks DOLBY DEX NEO:6 MUTE DIGITAL DOLBY PLII DTS -ES AAC DISCRETE MATRIX 6.1 ACTIVE EQ. -
Page 20: Recording
Recording Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (or INPUT SELECTOR keys) to select the source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you w ant to record. • Connect analogue audio outputs to this Amplifier. 0 2 Start playback, then start recording. -
Page 21: Ambience Effects
). Compared w ith previ- Subwoofer ous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, (SW)* KENWOOD greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround KENWOOD left and right, and a subw oofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby... - Page 22 (SW) presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the KENWOOD sound image from back. Programs w hich are recorded using DTS-ES technology consist of information flags w hich w ill be able to control the Discrete and M atrix mode.
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Page 23: Surround Play
Ambience effects Surround play W hen the DOLBY DIGITAL EX or DOLBY DIGITAL signal is The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the input : DTS mark. (The DOLBY D or DOLBY PL II , indicator lights up.) DOLBY DIGITAL can be used w hen playing DVD or LD softw are bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). -
Page 24: Srs Trusurround Play
Ambience effects SRS TruSurround play To charge to STEREO mode. When STEREO mode has been chosen in LISTEN M ODE and input signal When you press the STEREO key, the LISTEN mode w ill be sw itched to is STEREO, you can enjoy surround effect by SRS TruSurround. the STEREO mode. -
Page 25: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the amplifier' s display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to w atch REAR CENTER movies or listen to music. SOUND FRONT 1 Press the SET UP key to enter the SETUP mode. -
Page 26: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components
• If you press the 5 key after turn on the component you w ant to • component to be registered. control, press ∞ key to return to previous step. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you w ould enter “ 005” . Input Component... -
Page 27: Operating Other Components
Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. POWER SOURCE INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR keys also changes the input selector on the amplifier. -
Page 28: Setup Code Chart
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart M aker Setup codes TV setup codes M aker Setup codes 001, 006, 027 KENWOOD 000, 001, 016 000, 001 ADM IRAL 031, 041 LOGIK 001, 016 AIKO LUXM AN... - Page 29 001, 002, 070 014, 016, 017, 026, 027 JENSEN 002, 070 TELEFUNKEN 011, 015 005, 025 TM K 011, 024, 025 TOSHIBA 012, 019, 020 KENWOOD 000, 001, 002, 070 TOTEVISION KODAK 004, 005 VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR LIOYD’ S VIDIKRON LOGIK VIDTECH...
- Page 30 Basic remote control operations for other components VIDEO setup codes Cable setup codes M aker Setup codes M aker Setup codes 004, 008, 013, 019, 023, 027 002, 003, 005, 006, 008, 009 030, 076 RADIO SHACK ALLEGRO 018, 021 RADIX ARCHER 018, 026...
- Page 31 HUGHES NET. SYS GENEXXA 036, 077 HARM AN/KARDON 042, 043 JERROLD 072, 073 HITACHI M EGAVOX 062, 063 M EM OREX KENWOOD 035, 048, 056, 057, 071 NEXT LEVEL KRELL PANASONIC 074, 084 LINN PHILIPS 062, 063 M CS PRIM ESTAR...
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Page 32: Other Components' Operations
2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the follow ing sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components w hich the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand. - Page 33 Basic remote control operations for other components Satellite operation keys Cable operation keys SOURCE SOURCE Numeric keys Numeric keys CHANNEL CHANNEL (+ /- ) (+ /- ) DVD player operation keys SOURCE Numeric keys (Select tracks) MENU 5¥∞¥3¥2 (Cursor) ENTER RETURN 8 (Pause) 3 (Play)
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Page 34: Additional In Case Of Difficulty
In case of difficulty Resetting the M icrocomputer Unplugg the pow er cord after turn the POWER key OFF. The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or show s an erroneous display) if the pow er cord is unplugged w hile Then, w hile holding dow n the POWER key, plug the pow er the pow er is ON, or due to some other external factor. -
Page 35: Information Specifications
Notes 1. KENWOOD follow s a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed w ithout notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a w ater-freezing temperature). - Page 36 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the w arranty card, and in the space provided below . Refer to the model and serial numbers w henever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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