4 ENUnpackingUnpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories arepresent.FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)(For VR-9080)) (For KRF-X9090D)Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AAA) (2)RC-R0918Microphone for SETUP (1) *AC plug adapter (1)(Cord length: approx. 5m (16 feet)) (For KRF-X9090D)*Use to adapt the plug onthe power cord to the shapeof the wall outlet.(Accessory only for regionswhere use is necessary.)If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate,notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly,notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retainthe original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or shipthe unit in the future.Keep this manual handy for future reference.Preparing the remote controlLoading the batteries1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries.3 Close the cover.• Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by the polaritymarkings.OperationWhen the standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press theRECEIVER ON key on the remote control. When the power comes ON,press the key you want to operate.• When pressing more than one remote control key successively, pressthe keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more betweenkeys.Notes1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteriesdue to use during operation checks.2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before,replace both batteries with new ones.3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from ahigh frequency fluorescent lamp may cause malfunction.In such a case, change the location of the system installation to preventmalfunction.Before applying the powerRemote sensorOperating range(Approx.)Infrared ray systemRECEIVER ON6 m (20 feet)Channel space switching(Except for the U.S.A., Canada and Australia)The space between radio channels has been set to the one thatprevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if thecurrent channel space setting does not match the setting in the areawhere the system is to be used, for instance when you move fromarea 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, properreception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case,change the channel space setting in accordance with your area byreferring to the following table.50usAM 9kHzFM50kHz75usAM 10kHzFM100kHzDE-EMPHASISCHANNEL SPACETurn the power OFF by pressing the POWER key before moving theswitch level. Move the switch lever to match your area with a smallscrewdriver or other pointed tool, then turn the power ON again.1.2.CHANNELSpace FrequencyAreaU.S.A., Canada and SouthAmerican countriesOther countriesFM: 100 kHzAM: 10 kHzFM: 50 kHzAM: 9 kHz