Kenwood KRF-V6050D manual

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    Operations Preparations Additional Information Remote Control AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF-V6050D KRF-V5050D INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4947-00 00 MA (E2, T) 0009 PR About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These modes[...]

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    2 Preparations W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS[...]

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    3 Operations Preparations Other Remote Control Before applying the power Contents Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special features [...]

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    4 Preparations Special features 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. We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as [...]

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    5 Preparations CLIP TI.VOL TP RDS EON PTY TA NEWS FM AM MHz kHz PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DOWNMIX DIGITAL S.DIRECT MONITOR MEMO ST. TUNED AUTO SOUND AUTO SP LFE SW C AB MUTE S SR SL R L A SPEAKERS B STANDBY POWER LISTEN MODE SOUND MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT AUTO/CINEMA EQ. BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN DSP MODE DTS INPUT MODE SET UP S[...]

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    6 Preparations Remote control unit (RC-R0616) (KRF-V6050D) If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses. Names and functions of parts 7 B. BOOST key ) Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range. RECEIVER k[...]

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    7 Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0512) (KRF-V5050D) A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the A and B play keys of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multi- CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO, CD/ DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) [...]

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    8 Preparations Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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. Setting up the system Analog connections Audio connectio[...]

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    9 Preparations L R A LC L R L R B R PLAY IN AUDIO L R MD/TAPE PHONO GND REC OUT REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD VIDEO 2/MONITOR Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet CD player IN OUT SYSTEM CONTROL jacks $ IN OUT When you connect the audio cord of the video component to the VIDEO2/ MONITOR jacks, connect the video cord (yellow RCA pin cords) of the [...]

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    10 Preparations L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R VIDEO 2/MONITOR VIDEO 1 PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT MD / TAPE AUDIO PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 MONITOR OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN CD/DVD DVD IN REC OUT CD / DVD Connecting video compo[...]

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    11 Preparations L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R DVD PLAY IN FRONT L CENTER DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER DVD/6CH. INPUT R VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN CD/DVD DVD IN VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) FRONT OUT L/R S VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AU[...]

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    12 Preparations L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT DVD R OPTICAL DVD CD/DVD VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Digital connections COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See “Connecting video components”.) 0 DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT[...]

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    13 Preparations VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R FM 75 Ω GND ANTENNA AM S VIDEO V L – AUDIO – R AV AUX Setting up the system The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. Connecting to the A V AUX jacks (KRF-V6050D only) S VIDEO OUT Cam[...]

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    14 Preparations Connecting the system control Setting up the system Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck con- nected to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks. Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [...]

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    15 Preparations Setting up the system • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu- ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speak- ers correctly. Connecting the speakers Speaker i[...]

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    16 Preparations L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER SUB WOOFER PRE OUT + + FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (6 – 16 Ω ) (6 – 16 Ω ) RED BLUE GREEN GRAY ORANGE SURROUND SPEAKERS (6 – 16 Ω ) GRAY ORANGE + - FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER RED BLUE GREEN Right Fro[...]

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    17 Preparations Speaker placement Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Ste[...]

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    18 Preparations Speaker settings Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key. Select a speaker system. 1 2 1 Press the SET UP key such that the subwoofer setting indication (SUBW ON) appears. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 1 SUBW ON: Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON. [...]

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    19 Operations Preparing for surround sound Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level. The CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the input level of the source you want to adjust. • You can store a separate[...]

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    20 Operations 1 “PHONO” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD” 4 “TAPE” or “MD” 5 “VIDEO1” if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 6 “VIDEO2” 7 “DVD/6ch” else if VIDEO2/MONITOR is MONITOR 6 “DVD/6ch” KRF-V5050D Normal playback 1 Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the re[...]

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    21 Operations Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. 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. Blinks SOURCE DIRECT playback (for analog input sources only) Use this function to pass the sou[...]

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    22 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD, or VIDEO2) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or[...]

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    23 Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 4 Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically. Manual tuning : Turn the knob (or press the key) to select the desired station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) Frequency displa[...]

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    24 Operations Each press switches the display mode as follows: 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display Using the RDS DISP . (Display) key 1 PS (Program Service name) display: The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broadcast is received, If no PS data was sent, “ NO PS ” is displayed. Pr[...]

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    25 Operations Presetting radio stations manually • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by the new one. Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, pre[...]

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    26 Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, “ NONE ” is displayed. Program type table T uning by program type (PTY search) This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for station[...]

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    27 Operations Ambience effects Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with [...]

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    28 Operations Ambience effects Center speaker Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve sound field uni[...]

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    29 Operations Ambience effects When the DTS signal is input: (The DTS indicator lights up.) 1 DTS: DTS surround 2 STEREO: Normal stereo playback When the analog or digital signal (except for the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input: 1 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up). 2 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround (The 3 STEREO ind[...]

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    30 Operations Ambience effects 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 repeatedly 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 in[...]

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    31 Operations • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the ON or OFF setting. Ambience effects STEREO FM AM MHz kHz PRO LOGIC 3 DOWN MIX S.DIRECT MONITOR DSP MEMO ST. TUNED AUTO S TI.VOL B CLIP MUTE RDS EON P[...]

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    32 Remote Control Input Component Maker Code Key (DVD) DVD player KENWOOD 805,808 DVD The remote control supplied with this receiver (for KRF-V6050D only) is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. 1 Registering setup codes for other component[...]

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    33 Remote Control Maker Setup codes BLAUPANKT 401 GRUNDIG 402 MIVER 401 NOKIA 403 NORDMENDE 404, 405 PHILIPS 406 SABA 404, 407 SCHNEIDER 408 TELEFUNKEN 407, 409, 410 THOMSON 411 AKAI 408 FENNER 412 FISHER 413 HITACHI 414, 415 INNO-HIT 416 IRRADIO 408 JVC 417 MAGNAVOX 406 OKANO 416 ORION 418 PANASONIC 419, 420 SAMSUNG 421 SANYO 413 SHARP 422 SONY 42[...]

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    34 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components 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 and DV-402 Group-2: D[...]

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    35 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components 1 DISC SKIP DISC SEL. CINE.EQ BASS BOOST AUTO PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 23 POWER DVD POWER RECEIVER MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 DVD ENTER BAND P.CALL MULTI CONTROL 45 6 78 9 0 +10 SET UP OSD SOUND RETURN TITLE LISTEN MODE RDS DISP. PTY DVD 1 DISC SKIP D[...]

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    36 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components Cassette deck operations RC-R0616 You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations. % CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For KRF-V60[...]

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    37 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components TV operations RC-R0616 Other components' operations (For KRF-V6050D) These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other makers' components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand. ‹ Refer to the following for the t[...]

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    38 Additional Information 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 factors. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal op[...]

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    39 Additional Information Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered at for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different 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[...]

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    40 Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section (KRF-V6050D) Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (DIN 1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D.,at 6 Ω ) ............ 110 W + 110 W Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven) ............................[...]