Entered CNET Catalog:
04/16/2003
SKU: VR409
Manufacturer: Kenwood USA
Manufacturer description
This Kenwood digital AV receiver represents Kenwood's forward thinking, claiming the most advanced surround sound on the market today. With technology like the KAM-1 Audio Amplifier Circuitry, which generates more power with much less heat, Kenwood continues to garner a reputation for being an innovative audio specialty company. With the VR409, enjoy Dolby Digital Surround, one of the most advanced surround sound formats on the market today. Plus, get Dolby Pro Logic, the most popular surround sound system available, used on hundreds of broadcast TV shows and on virtually every movie on video release since the early 1980's.
And, with 100 watts per channel in both surround and stereo modes, there's more than enough power to satisfy both the movie and music lover inside. Top it all off with features you'd expect on more expensive units, like Auto Select, which chooses the correct digital format for you based on the input signal, Kenwood delivers more than you expect. But that's not surprising for a company with over forty years of experience in high fidelity.
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Kenwood Kenwood VR-409 specifications
- General
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Product Type
AV receiver
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Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
Boombox : 17.3 in x 15.7 in x 5.5 in / 15.7 lbs
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Width
17.3 in
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Depth
15.7 in
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Height
5.5 in
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Weight
15.7 lbs
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Enclosure Color
Black
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Enclosure Material
Plastic
, Metal
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Localization
English
- Audio System
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Sound Output Mode
Surround Sound
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Built-in Decoders
Dolby 3 Stereo
, DTS decoder
, Dolby Pro Logic
, Dolby Digital
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Sound Effects
Bass Boost
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Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Yes
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DSP Preset Qty
3.0
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Surround System Class
5.1 channel
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Output Channel Qty
5.0
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Output Power / Total
500.0 Watt
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Amplifier Output Details
100.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 5.0 channel(s)
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Bass Control
Yes
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Treble Control
Yes
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Built-in Display
Fluorescent
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Display Dimmer
Yes
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Additional Features
A-B speaker switch
, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching
- Radio
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Type
Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
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Tuning Display
Fluorescent display
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Preset Station Qty
40.0
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Auto Preset Memory
Yes
- Turntable
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Type
None
- CD System
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CD system type
None
- DVD
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Type
None
- Cassette System
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Cassette system type
None
- MD System
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MD system type
None
- Headphones
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Headphones Type
None
- Microphone
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Type
None
- Remote Control
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Remote Control
Universal remote control - Infrared
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Features
Color-coded buttons
, Macro function
, Learning
, LCD display
, Multi-brand compatibility
- Connections
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Connector Type
2.0 x S-Video input ( One-touch x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Subwoofer output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 5.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Front
, 4.0 x SPDIF input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 1.0 x S-Video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Composite video output ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front
, 2.0 x Composite video/audio input ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Headphones ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x S-Video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Center speaker output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Front speakers output ( Banana x 2 ) - Front
, 2.0 x Rear speakers output - Rear
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Integrated
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Power Outlets
2 AC outlets
- Miscellaneous
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AV Furniture
None
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support
2 years warranty
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Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years