15 ENENGLISHReceiverCassette deckor MD recorderCD playerRecord playerConnecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations.This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit is connected in the[XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode.If your component has the mode select switch, set the connectedcomponents to the [SL16] mode.• You may connect the system control cord to either the up or downjack.EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connectionsThe underlined portion represents the setting of the system controlmode.• In order to take advantage of the system control operations, thecomponents must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CDplayer it must be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck(or MD recorder) it must be connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.When using more than one CD player (etc.) only the one connectedto the specified jacks may be connected for system control.• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the[SL16] system control mode. Do not make system connectionswith equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.• Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannotmake system control connections to this kind of equipment.Notes1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8]equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists ofthis kind of combination, please do not connect any system controlcords. Even without system control cords, normal operations canbe carried out without affecting performance.2. Do not connect system control cords to any components otherthan those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunctionand damage your equipment.3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to thesystem control terminals.Connecting the system controlSetting up the systemSYSTEM CONTROLcordSystem control operationsRemote ControlLets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with thereceiver.Automatic OperationWhen you start playback from a source component, the input selectoron this unit switches to that component automatically.Synchronized RecordingLets you synchronize recording with the start of playback whenrecording from CD, MD or analog discs.SYSTEM CONTROLSYSTEMCONTROLcord[SL16][SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR][SL16] [XS] [XS8][XS]1Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/OFFand ON/STANDBY or POWER RCVR key.2For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for morethan 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode.3Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode and use theMULTI CONTROL knob or Multi %/ fikeys for the followingdisplays.1 SP SETUP2 TESTTONE3 DISTANCE4 EXITThe flow of the SETUP is as follows;SP SETUP TESTTONE DISTANCE EXITFront LeftCenterFront RightSurround RightSurround BackSurround LeftSubwooferSP SystemLCRSRSBSLSWLCRSRSBSLSWMANUALAUTO2Way 2Speaker2Way 3SpeakerOthersSubwooferFrontCenterSurroundSubwoofer Re-mix4Select a speaker system.1 Select SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that thespeaker system indication “SP SYSTEM” scrolls across thedisplay.Preparing for surround soundSpeaker settingsTo enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listeningmodes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front,center, and surround speakers) as described below.4¢ + ++MULTI CONTROLSETUPSetupPOWER RCVRMulti % / fiPOWERON/OFFON/STANDBYContinued to next page