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Kenwood KRF-V5090D manual

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    AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-906 VR-905 KRF-V6090D KRF-V5090D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW O OD CORPORA TION B60-5529-00 01 CS (K, P, Y) 0409 This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote control[...]

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    2 EN Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaner because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for [...]

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    3 EN Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................................ 2 Unpacking ..........................................................................[...]

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    4 EN For the U.S.A. Note to CA TV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entr[...]

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    5 EN Before applying the power Special features T rue home theater sound This model 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 and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode le[...]

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    6 EN ON OFF POWER PHONES SPEAKERS ON/OFF ON/STANDBY STANDBY ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ DTS DOLBY DIGITAL INPUT MODE BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY SETUP MUTE DOWN UP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL SOUND DIMMER LISTEN MODE ON/STANDBY STANDBY POWER Names and functions of parts Main Unit Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of [...]

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    7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit TUNER CD/DVD MD/T APE RECEIVER AUX DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND MUL TI CONTROL ACTIVE EQ LISTEN MODE TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN AUTO/MONO MUTE BAND BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL. DISC SKIP REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO 1 Input Selector keys (TUNER, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, VID[...]

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    8 EN Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords s[...]

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    9 EN CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 DVD / 6CH CD/DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO DIGITAL IN Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) (KRF-V6090D/KRF-V5090D only) If you have connected a DVD player to this model with digital connection, be sure to read the [...]

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    10 EN AUX CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Video component ) Other component CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or f[...]

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    11 EN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO Video deck IN Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. OUT OUT Monitor TV Video IN IN Video OUT DVD playe[...]

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    12 EN Setting up the system PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE CD/DVD AUDIO MONITOR OUT YC B C R Y CB CR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD player or LD player Audio OUT Monitor TV Video OUT DVD player Audio OUT Video OUT Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (Except for VR-905) If you have connected this m[...]

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    13 EN VIDEO 2 DVD/6CH * CD / DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN * VR-906/VR-905 : DVD Setting up the system 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 any digital components to this[...]

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    14 EN CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN VR-905/KRF-V5090D SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE SURROUND BACK SURROUND + - VR-906/KRF-V6090D R GRAY L BLUE BS BROWN SPEAKERS (8 SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER PRE OUT PRE OUT SURR BACK L * SURR BACK R PRE OUT SURR BACK L /SURR BACK SURR BACK R VR-906/KRF-V6090D * VR-906/KRF-V6090D: SUR[...]

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    15 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of this model could result in malfunctions or damage to[...]

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    16 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from this model’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 power to this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-906/VR-905) or POWER[...]

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    17 EN If you have selected “NML” as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. • The surround speaker setting indication “SURR NML” appears. 0 Use the MULTI CON[...]

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    18 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on this model 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (VR-906/VR-905) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ STANDBY (KRF-V6090D/KRF-V5090D) key. Selecting the input mode If you hav[...]

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    19 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “TUNER” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “TAPE” or “MD” 4 “VIDEO1” 5 “VIDEO2” 6 “DVD/6CH” (VR-906/VR-905 : “DVD”) 7 “AUX” 2 Start playback from the selected[...]

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    20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”) you want[...]

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    21 EN Frequency display “ TUNED ” is displayed when a station is received. “ ST. ” lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo. Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The d[...]

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    22 EN Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL % / fi keys to select one of the station presets (1 – 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting. • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4[...]

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    23 EN No Surround Back speaker With Surround Back speaker L Front Left speaker SW Subwoofer C Center speaker R Front Right speaker LS Surround Left speaker RS Surround Right speaker BS Surround Back speaker LB Surround Back Left speaker RB Surround Back Right speaker Ambience effects This model is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enj[...]

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    24 EN Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic ran[...]

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    25 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. Preparations • Turn ON related comp[...]

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    26 EN DVD 6-channel playback (KRF-V6090D/KRF-V5090D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and this model, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable. DVD INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the [...]

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    27 EN Convenient functions Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 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 settings and list[...]

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    28 EN Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic II x Music mode and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until “DIMENSION” appears on the display. • The DIMENSIO[...]

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    29 EN DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV-5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-503, DV-502, DVF-3550, D[...]

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    30 EN Amplifier In case of difficulty 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 microcomputer and return the unit to it[...]

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    31 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to the DVD player operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the re[...]

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    32 EN 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_____________________ Specificati[...]