Kenwood VR-8050 Instruction Manual

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8 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.Notes1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections areimperfect, sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference.2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before pluggingor unplugging any connection cords. Plugging/unplugging connectioncords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctionsand may damage the unit.3. Do not connect power cords from components whose powerconsumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at therear of this unit.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”. wSetting up the system Input mode settingsCD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacksfor digital audio input and analog audio input.The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD/DVD,DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are full auto.After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow thesteps below.INPUT MODEInput Selector LISTEN MODE1 Use the Input Selector keys to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3or DVD/6CH.2 Press the INPUT MODE key.Each press switches the setting as follows:In DTS play mode1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input)In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play mode1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input)3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input)4 ANALOG (analog 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 (AUTO DETECT indicator light up), thereceiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically.Priority is given to digital signal during input mode selection. Thereceiver will select the input mode and listening mode automaticallyduring playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital,PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. The OPTICAL and COAXIALindicator on the display will light up when digital signal is detected.If the input signal is analog, the ANALOG indicator will light up.To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode,use the INPUT MODE key to select “DIGITAL MANUAL” (manualsound). However, even when this setting is selected, there may becases in which the listening mode is selected automatically tomatch a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combinationof listening mode and source signal.At DIGITAL MANUAL, if the audio reproduction stops in the middledue to change in the input signals, etc. press the LISTEN MODEKnob.If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not beproduced. Press the INPUT MODE key again.