Kenwood KRF-V6060D manual

B60-5192-10 03 MA (K, P, T, M, Y, X) 0109 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR - 6050 KRF - V 7 060D KRF - V6060D INSTR UCTION MANU AL 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 o[...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only China and Russia .............................................[...]

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

4 EN 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 components, we will guide you i[...]

5 EN Special features True home theater sound 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 and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digita[...]

6 EN L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS CS II AB CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO RDS PTY MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE LOUDNESS SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 AUX [...]

7 EN ! TUNING 1 / ¡ keys ¢ Use to operate the tuner mode. If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys. @ DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this is A and B deck of a double cassette [...]

8 EN PAGE UP key Use to operate the DVD component. 0 OSD key Use to operate the DVD component. ! TUNING 1 / ¡ keys ¢ Use to operate the tuner mode. If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys. @ DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. A[...]

9 EN 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 compo- nents 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 securely. If their co[...]

10 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND CD/DVD MD/TAPE R L PHONO R L AUX IN Connecting audio components Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada Australia IN OUT OUT OUT U.K. Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the[...]

11 EN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT S VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DVD IN IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO Connecting video components IN Video deck Monitor TV Audio inputs and outputs A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. Video IN/OUT DVD [...]

12 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 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 the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode set[...]

13 EN DVD/6CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DVD IN IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT S VIDEO VIDEO Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver [...]

14 EN SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT + - CENTER FRONT A R R R L SPEAKERS (8-16 ) GREEN WHITE RED ++ - - ++ - - FRONT B R L R L SURROUND BLUE GRAY Setting up the system Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front s[...]

15 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs (For the U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never short circuit the[...]

16 EN S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 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 in[...]

17 EN Connecting the system control 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 [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode.[...]

18 EN Preparing for surround sound 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, and surround speakers) as described below. POWER ON/STANDBY (VR-6050) / ON/STANDBY (KRF-V7060D/V6060D) SETUP MULTI CONTROL POWER ON/OFF (KRF-V706[...]

19 EN Preparing for surround sound If you selected other than “LARGE” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the re- ceiver is ON. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the re- ceiver is OFF. • When the setting “SURR OFF” is selected, the procedure skips to step # . 9 Press the M M M M M key or[...]

20 EN 5 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. • The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected. 6 Select the display mode. 1 Press the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick ( 2 / 3 ) to select the DISP MODE. 2 Press the SETUP key for the following disp[...]

21 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL VOLUME / INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector AV AUX 1 Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the source you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key. VR-6050/KRF-V7060D/V6060D 1 “ DVD/6CH ” 2 “ CD/DVD ” 3 “ AUX ” or “ PHONO ” (for KRF-V7060D only) 4 “ TUNER ” 5[...]

22 EN Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. L SL S SB SR C R MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. DSP MODE D A B CLIP AUTO DETECT SW LFE SP Blinks To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the “ MUTE ” indicator goes off. • MUTE ON can also be deactivated by [...]

23 EN Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys 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 keys to select the video source (other than “ VIDEO [...]

24 EN (For the U.K. only) Using RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions, such as automatic display of [...]

25 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick ( 5 / ∞ ) 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 to store as many stations a[...]

26 EN (For the U.K. only) Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function. TUNER MULTI CONTROL MEMORY BAND 1 Press the TUNER key to enter tuner mode. 2 Use[...]

27 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 The Dolby Digital surround format lets you [...]

28 EN Ambience effects Multi channel surround sound (SRS Circle Surround II ) SRS Circle Surround II ™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ resulting in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surround-encoded video source. You already enjoy listening [...]

29 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. SRS Circle Surround II enables you to[...]

30 EN Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect the compon[...]

31 EN Midnight mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When watching movies at night, you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified a[...]

32 EN Ambience effects CS II Rear Delay adjustment mode (CS II mode only) CS II Rear Delay adjustment provides a better sound effect from the rear speakers. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick ( 2 / 3 ) until “CS II DLY” appears on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick ( 5 / ∞ ) to adju[...]

33 EN The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate[...]

34 EN Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections. SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the INPUT SELECTOR [...]

35 EN Setup code chart (RC-R0727) (VR-6050/KRF-V6060D)/(RC-R0725)(KRF-V7060D) Basic remote control operations for other components TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI 125 BELL+HOWELL 142 CENTURION 126 CORONAD 127 DAEWOO 136, 140, 141, 145 EMERSON 130, 131, 132, 133, 146 FISHER 119 G.E. 102, 122, 129 GOLD STAR 137, 148 HITACHI 114, 115 JVC 113 KTV[...]

36 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0726) (KRF-V6060D) (For the U.K. only) DVD player Setup codes Maker Setup codes JVC 801 KENWOOD 805, 808 PANASONIC 804 PHILIPS 807 PIONEER 803 SONY 802 TOSHIBA 806 TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI 408 BLAUPUNKT 401 FENNER 412 FISHER 413 GRUNDIG 402 HITACHI 414, 41[...]

37 EN CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations. & Cassette deck operations keys CD player operation keys P .CALL 4 /DOWN P .CALL /UP ¢ TUNING + TOP MENU SET[...]

38 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Other components’ operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key. • Numeric keys function the same as[...]

39 EN Basic remote control operations for other components DSS/SAT (or CBL/SAT) receiver operation keys Cable tuner operation keys P .CALL 4 /DOWN P .CALL /UP ¢ TUNING + TOP MENU SET UP MENU SOUND TV CONTROL VOL. VOLUME + - - INPUT SEL + - CH DVD VCR CBL TV DSS/SA T OTHERS RECEIVER SOURCE POWER ACTIVE EQ OSD RETURN DISC SEL DISC SKIP FLIP BAND INP[...]

40 EN In case of difficulty Tuner Cause • No antenna is connected. • The broadcast band is not set properly. • The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automo- bile. • Noise due to interference from an electric appliance. • Noise due to a nearby TV set. • The preset station belongs to a [...]

41 EN Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different opera- tion 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 remote. • The [...]

42 EN Specifications For the U.S.A and Canada AUDIO section (VR-6050) Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (20 ~ 20 kHz, 0.09 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) ............................................................................... 100 W + 100 W CENTER (20 ~ 20 kHz, 0.09 % T.H[...]

43 EN 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). Specifications For the U.K. only AUDIO section (KRF-V6060D) Rated power output during STEREO[...]

44 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 ________________________ • VR605[...]