Kenwood KAF-S500 Instruction Manual

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9 ENMake connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be sureto refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed.NoteBe sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connectionsare imperfect, sound may not be produced or there will be noise infer-ence.Analog connectionsAudio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transferstereo audio signal in an “analog” form. This means the audio signalcorresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usuallyhave 2 plugs on each end, one red for the right channel and one white forthe left channel. These cables are usually packed together with thesource unit, or are available at your local electronics retailer.Microcomputer malfunctionIf operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, eventhough all connections have been made properly, reset themicrocomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. ›CAUTIONBe sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will beblocked causing damage or fire hazard.• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of theunit.• Leave some space around the unit (from the largest outside dimen-sion including projection) equal to or greater than, shown below.Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cmSetting up the systemInput mode settingsDVD/CD, VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks fordigital audio input and analog audio input.The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD/CD,VIDEO 2 and FRONT AUX.After completing connections and turning on the amplifier, follow thesteps below.1 Use the Input Selector keys to select DVD/CD, VIDEO 2 orFRONT AUX.2 Press the INPUT MODE key.Each press switches the setting as follows:In DVD/CD, VIDEO 2 or FRONT AUX play mode1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)2 D.MANUAL (digital input)3 ANALOG (analog input)In DTS play mode1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)2 D.MANUAL (digital input)Digital input:Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LDplayer.Analog input:Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR,or record player.Auto detect:In “FULL AUTO” mode (FULL AUTO displayed), the amplifierdetects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Priority isgiven to digital signal during input mode selection. The receiver willselect the input mode and listening mode automatically duringplayback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS)and the speaker setting. The DIGITAL indicator on the display willlight up when digital signal is detected during FULL AUTO mode orduring D.MANUAL mode. If the input signal is analog, the DIGITALindicator will go off.To keep the amplifier set to the currently selected listening mode,use the INPUT MODE key to select “D.MANUAL” (manual sound).However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases inwhich the listening mode is selected automatically to match a DolbyDigital source signal depending on the combination of listeningmode and source signal.At D.MANUAL, if the audio reproduction stops in the middle dueto change in the input signals, etc. press the LISTEN MODE knob.If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not beproduced. Press the INPUT MODE key again.INPUT SELECTORINPUT MODE