Kenwood VRS-6100 manual

B60-5484-00 00 MA ( K, P ) 0403 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS - 6100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/ video components. In order [...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only THE EXCLAMA TION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILA TERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORT ANT OPERA TING AND MAINTENANCE[...]

3 EN Before applying the power How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works with all your audio and video compo[...]

4 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound • ~ ª This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ÷ Dolby Digital EX ÷ Dolby PRO LOGIC II x, Dolby P[...]

5 EN Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ........................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................. 3 Unpacking ........................[...]

6 EN 6 5 4 3 27 8 9 0 1 @ ! # % $ ^ Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key * Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. STANDBY indicator Lights wh[...]

7 EN Remote control unit Names and functions of parts 1 Numeric keys ¶› If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presents. 2 LOUDNESS key £ Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. 3 SETUP key * Use to select the speakers’ se[...]

8 EN Input mode settings DVD, VIDEO and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, VIDEO and FRONT AUX are full auto. After completing connections and turning on the receiver,follow the steps below. Setting up the system INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MOD[...]

9 EN L IN VIDEO IN DVD AUX IN R L MONITOR DIGIT AL IN OPT . COAXIAL VIDEO DVD Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the " Input mode settings " section carefully. 8 ÷ Digital audio connections are required when playing multi-channel signal[...]

10 EN Setting up the system AUX IN R L MONITOR REC OUT PLA Y IN REC OUT PLA Y IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder Audio components Monitor TV VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA pin cords) Connecting video compo[...]

11 EN R L DIGIT AL IN OPT . COAXIAL VIDEO DVD Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the " Input m[...]

12 EN Connecting the speakers Setting up the system R L SPEAKERS RL RL C SURR FRONT (8-16 Ω ) Front Speakers Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Center Speaker Right Left Right Left Whether each speaker is connected properly can be confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if each speaker channel outputs audio. Fo[...]

13 EN Speaker placement Front speakers : Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV. Angle the speakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereo effect. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surround playback. Surround speakers : Place th[...]

14 EN Setting up the system PRE OUT connections R L SURROUND BACK PRE OUT R L SUB WOOFER ¶ Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. Power amplifier Power amplifier Powered subwoofer Subwoofer Surround Back speakers L R The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. Note that the output from the [...]

15 EN ANTENNA AM GND FM 75 Ω Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM [...]

16 EN Let’ s play DVD video software STEP 1 Connect the speakers and TV to the receiver. Connection of TV monitor: 1 Composite video connection Connection of DVD player: 1 Composite video connection For details, see " Setting up the system " 8 ~ $ Connection of speakers: A Front speakers (L,R) B Center speaker C Subwoofer D Surround spe[...]

17 EN SETUP POWER ON/STANDBY MUL TI CONTROL @ / # INPUT SELECTOR 1 Press to select "DVD". 2 Start playback of the DVD player. For the operation, also refer to the instruction manual for your DVD player. ÷ You can select various listen modes to enjoy surround playback of various kinds of video software. º STEP 3 Play a disc on the DVD pl[...]

18 EN Preparing for playback SETUP POWER ON/STANDBY MUL TI CONTROL @ / # SETUP MULTI CONTROL % / fi POWER Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver ’ s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the po[...]

19 EN Preparing for playback 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL % / fi keys) to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 " FRNT LRG": Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 " FRNT NML ": Average size front speakers are con- nected to the receiver. ÷ When the subwoofer setting is " [...]

20 EN 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. ÷ In steps 5 , indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting. 1 Press the SETUP t o begin TEST TONE. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI C[...]

21 EN Preparing for playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the " CLIP " indicator will blinks to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. 1 Press the RECEIVER key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the SOUND key rep[...]

22 EN Normal playback Listening to a source component 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the Input selector keys/ DVD, VIDEO, AUX, F.AUX, TUNER) to select the source you want to listen to. 1 Tuner (FM/AM broadcast reception) 2 " VIDEO " 3 " DVD " 4 " AUX " 5 " FRONT AUX " 2 Start playback from the selected so[...]

23 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound VOLUME CONTROL PHONES MUL TI CONTROL @ / # ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ VOLUME MUTE BASS BOOST MULTI CONTROL % / fi TONE LOUDNESS Adjusting the TONE (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) 1 Press the RECEIVER key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the[...]

24 EN Normal playback Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers or headphones. Press the MUTE key. To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the "MUTE" indicator goes off. ÷ MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the VOLUME CONTROL knob or pressing the VOLUME +/ – keys. Listening with headphones 1 Conne[...]

25 EN 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the AUTO REC or MANUAL REC mode. 1 REC mode off 2 " A-REC ": AUTO REC mode 3 " M-REC ": MANUAL REC mode When the MANUAL REC mode is selected, the input signal is down-mixed to 2-channel before being output, but no signal is output if the source is switched t[...]

26 EN Listening to radio broadcasts AUTO/MONO BAND INPUT SELECTOR MUL TI CONTROL @ / # TUNING 1 / ¡ TUNER MULTI CONTROL % / fi AUTO 7 BAND T uning radio stations 8) 8) The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND k[...]

27 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations INPUT SELECTOR TUNER 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select tune as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to "40"). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For "15", press 0 , 5 For "20", press[...]

28 EN Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. * Surround modes Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is an extension of Dolb[...]

29 EN Ambience effects DTS-ES The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within sur- round left and surround right. It ’ s compatible o[...]

30 EN Ambience effects INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE LISTEN MODE Preparations ÷ Turn ON related components. ÷ Complete " Preparing for playback " (speaker settings) . * ÷ Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys) to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. ÷ Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode[...]

31 EN Ambience effects Main example of medium: Digital sources including DVD linear PCM and CD. Analog source such as VCR or radio broadcasting. 1 " PL II x MOVIE ": DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x surround MOVIE mode *1 2 " PL II x MUSIC ": DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x surround MUSIC mode *1 *2 3 " PL II x GAME ": DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x s[...]

32 EN MULTI CONTROL @ / # INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL % / fi SOUND 1 Press the RECEIVER key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the menu changes as follows: Note that some items are not displayed depending on speaker[...]

33 EN Convenient functions Center Width mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x MUSIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC mode) Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adj[...]

34 EN Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1 : DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402[...]

35 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Symptom Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom- puter and return the [...]

36 EN In case of difficulty ÷ Press the input selector key and select the optimum control mode. ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Point the remote control unit to the remote sensor of the receiver. % ÷ Connect them properly referring to " Setting up the system " ÷ The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the KENWOO[...]

37 EN Specifications Notes 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2.The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature). AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output[...]

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For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model __________________ Serial Number ________________________ *5484/35-40/EN [...]