Kenwood KRF-V6300D manual

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    A UDIO VIDE O CONTROL CENTER KRF-V6300D INSTR UCTION MANU AL © B60-5772-00/00 (E/ X) Declaration of C onformity with r egard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, T okyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representativ e's: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 A C UITHOORN, Th[...]

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    2 KRF-V6300D Before applying pow er Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure saf e operation. Units are designed for operation as f ollows . Australia ...................................................................................... AC 240 V only Europe .......................................................................................[...]

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    English 3 12. Se r vicing – Do not att empt to service this product yourself as opening or removing cov ers may expose you to danger ous voltage or other hazards . Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. 13. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and ref er servicing to qualified service personnel unde[...]

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    4 KRF-V6300D Contents T o ensure safety , read the items carrying this marking carefully . Before applying pow er ................................... 2 Safety precautions Unpacking IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 3 Special featur es .................................................... 5 Notes on instructions ...........................[...]

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    English 5 HDMI ™(High-Definition Multimedia Inter fac e) terminal ! Making HDMI connection let you enjoy high quality video such as Blu-ray discs. Audio signals came in at Audio IN t ermianl are interlocked with Video signals output at the HDMI MONIT OR OUT terminal . High-quality music playback in Pure Audio Mode • This function reproduces mus[...]

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    6 KRF-V6300D Names and func tions of par ts 1 (power) k ey Standby indicator Switch the unit ON and standby . When the unit is in standby mode, the standby indicator is lit. 2 Display 3 Surround LED indicators DOLB Y DIGIT AL indicator Light when in the Dolby Digital mode. D TS indicator Light when in the DTS mode. STRAIGHT DECODE indica tor Light [...]

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    English 7 CLIP indicator Lights up when the input level is too high. Display Band indicators Lights up the selected broadcast band indicator . Character display Speaker indicator The indicator(s) corresponding to the front speakers in use lights up. A UT O DETECT indicator Lights up when the input mode is set to " Auto" . ST . indicator L[...]

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    8 KRF-V6300D Names and functions of par ts MEMORY REPEA T AUT O MEMOR Y ANGLE RDS DISP . AUDIO PTY SUBTITLE PURE AUDIO MODE DIMMER ACTIVE EQ DVD RECEIVER DVD/6CH VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 BASS BOOST TON E SOUND SETUP EASY SETUP MUL TI CONTROL LISTEN MODE TOP MENU RETURN ON SCREEN MENU ENTER BAN D MUTE TUNER CD/DVD MD/T APE AV AU X Remote c ontrol unit 1 AUT [...]

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    English 9 Preparing the remote c ontrol Loading batteries Loading batteries œ Remov e the cov er . ∑ Insert batteries . Inser t two (R03) batt eries following the polarity indications. é Close the co ver . • The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks. Operation Operation When the S[...]

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    10 KRF-V6300D 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. • Be sure to insert all connection cords securely . If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or [...]

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    English 11 Connecting components equipped with HDMI terminals This unit has HDMI terminals which let you enjoy high definition video such as Blu-ra y discs. Audio connection (connection A or B ) is necessary to output audio signal from the speakers connected to this unit. 1 Using an HDMI cable , connect the HDMI input terminal of this unit to the H[...]

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    12 KRF-V6300D Connecting a DVD player 1 Connect the audio line : Connection A (analog) or B (digital) 2 Connect the video line and TV monitor : Connection C and F or Connection D and E DVD player Setting up the system AUDIO PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT CENTER AUX CD/DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD/6CH IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD/6CH OPTICAL O[...]

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    English 13 Connecting a CD player 1 Connect the audio line : Connection A (analog) or B (digital) OPTICAL DIGIT AL OUT (A UDIO) AUDIO PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT CENTER AUX CD/DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD/6CH IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD/6CH OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/ MONO SURROUND BACK R MD/TAPE MD/TAPE FM 75 VIDE[...]

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    14 KRF-V6300D Setting up the system Connecting a video player 1 Connect the audio line : Connection A (analog) or B (digital) 2 Connect the video line and TV monitor : Connection C and F or Connection D and E AUDIO PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT CENTER AUX CD/DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD/6CH IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD/6CH OPTICAL OPTICAL CO[...]

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    English 15 Connecting a video recorder 1 Connect the audio line : Connection A 2 Connect the video line : Connection B AUDIO PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT CENTER AUX CD/DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD/6CH IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD/6CH OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/ MONO SURROUND BACK R MD/TAPE MD/TAPE FM 75 VIDEO2 VIDEO1[...]

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    16 KRF-V6300D Connecting video players ( C OMPONENT VIDEO connec tion) Connecting a DVD player is described as an example. 1 Connect the audio line : See <Connecting a DVD play er> @ and make the audio c onnection. 2 Connect the video line and TV monitor as shown below . • Connect the same way for the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 terminals. • If t[...]

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    English 17 Connecting the antennas The broadcast rec eption cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. C onnect the antennas correctly as instructed below . AM loop antenna AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver , TV set, speaker cords and power cor d. Adjust the direction for best reception. œ [...]

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    18 KRF-V6300D AUDIO PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT CENTER AUX CD/DVD SURROUND SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD/6CH IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD/6CH OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/ MONO SURROUND BACK R MD/TAPE MD/TAPE FM 75 VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO1 HDMI DIGITAL IN + ‒ + ‒ AM GND DVD/6CH IN PLAY IN REC OUT SPEAKER B SPEAKER A FRONT SPEAKERS [...]

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    English 19 Screw type terminal œ Strip coating . ∑ Loosen. é Insert the cord. ® Secure. Push type terminal œ Strip coating . ∑ Push the le ver . é Insert the cord. ® Return the lev er . • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speak ers are connected in versely or the speaker cords are connected with [...]

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    20 KRF-V6300D VOLUME CONTROL AV A UX VIDEO L-AUDIO-R INPUT SELECTOR PURE AUDIO MODE ACTIVE EQ NPUT MODE ACTIVE EQ VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Connecting to the A V A UX jacks A component that is usually not connected to this unit, such as a portable video camera, can be connected to the [A V A UX] jacks on the front panel of this unit. Portable video camera, g[...]

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    English 21 Speak er setup (Easy Setup) ® Use [MUL TI CONTROL ∞ / 5 ] to select your listening position. FRONT CENTER REAR † Pr ess [EASY SETUP]. The speakers are set up as shown below . – Subwoofer : ON – Fr ont speaker: A verage size – Center speaker: A verage siz e – Surround speaker: Average siz e – Subwoofer r e-mix* : ON * The f[...]

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    22 KRF-V6300D Speak er setup flo w The detailed settings below allow y ou to enjoy full performance of the receiver ac cording to the en vironment of your listening room. Speaker settings consist of 6 elements. Speaker Setup ("SP SETUP") £ Select whether each speaker channel is used or , if used, its size. The Easy Setup function also al[...]

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    English 23 Speak er setup ("SP SETUP") This sets up the speakers according t o the speaker system in use. Speaker setup is requir ed every time the speaker system is changed. œ See <Getting into the setup mode> ( ™ ) and select "SP SETUP" . ∑ Use [MUL TI CONTROL ∞ / 5 ] to select the subwoof er setting. Speaker Disp[...]

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    24 KRF-V6300D Adjusting the speak er level ("TEST T ONE") Fr om your usual listening position, adjust the volume output of each speaker . The output level from each speaker should be the same. œ See <Getting into the setup mode> ( ™ ) and select "TEST T ONE" . ∑ Use [MUL TI CONTROL ∞ / 5 ] to select either " AU[...]

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    English 25 Crossov er ("CROSS OVER") The crossov er frequency is the lower limit of the bass frequencies reproduced fr om the speakers set to "NML " in the <Speaker Setup>. The frequencies below the set cr ossover frequency are output from other speakers (those set to "LRG" and the subwoofer). œ See <Getting [...]

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    26 KRF-V6300D Playing music or mo vie Preparation Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. SPEAKERS A/B/OFF LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE INPUT SELECT OR LISTEN MODE RECEIVER T urning on the power T urning on the power œ T urn on the power to the rela ted components. ∑ Press [ RECEIVER] to turn on the receiv er unit. Setting the spea[...]

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    English 27 Playback V OLUME CONTR OL V OLUME  / o INPUT SELECT OR A V A UX œ Select the source you w ant to play . Use the Input source keys on the remot e control unit to select a source. Or use [INPUT SELECTOR] knob or [A V A UX] key . ∑ Start playback from the selected source . é Use [ VOL UME % / fi ] to adjust the v olume. ® Enjoy v a[...]

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    28 KRF-V6300D Listening to music with PURE A UDIO MODE PURE AUDIO MODE turns the displa y and video circuitry (other than HDMI) off to eliminate their effects on the audio circuitry. This mode thereby makes it possible to enjoy audio with higher quality and higher fidelity to the original sound. PURE A UDIO MODE PURE A UDIO MODE œ Select the music[...]

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    English 29 Enjoying v arious surround effec ts Listen mode This unit is equipped with listen modes that allow you t o 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 bef orehand. See <Speaker setup> ¡™ . The belo[...]

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    30 KRF-V6300D Enjoying v arious surround effects Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pr o Logic IIx transf orms any stereo or 5.1-channel signal into 6- or 7-channel, full range surround sound, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield that immerses you in the entertainment experience. Three listening modes , Movie, Music or Game allow you to tailor t[...]

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    English 31 D TS 96/24 DTS 96/24 made it possible t o achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz by increasing the sampling fr equency to 96 or 88.2 kHz. Moreover , DTS 96/24’ s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM. DTS 96/24 is , as with conv entional DT S Surround, compatible with [...]

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    32 KRF-V6300D Surround playback Select the listen mode according to the source being pla yed back. LISTEN MODE LISTEN MODE Preparations • T urn on the rela ted components. • Complete <Speaker setup>. ¡™ • Select the source you wish to play back with surround sound. • Select the input mode (analog or digital) for the source y ou wis[...]

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    English 33 DVD 6-channel analog input Surround play is possible if you use a DVD pla yer with 6- (5.1-) channel output. INPUT SELECT OR INPUT MODE D VD/6CH Preparations • Connect your DVD pla yer to the DVD/6CH INPUT jacks of this unit. • T urn on all other componen ts that will be used. • Complete <Speaker setup>. œ Select "DVD/6[...]

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    34 KRF-V6300D Listening to radio broadc asts This unit can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations and other stations. T o listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see <Using RDS (Radio Data System)>. T uning (non-RDS) radi[...]

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    English 35 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 AUT O MEMORY function. TUNER A UT O MEMOR Y B AND œ Use [TUNER] to select the tuner . ∑ Use [BAND ] to set the broadcast band to "F M&q[...]

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    36 KRF-V6300D Rec eiving preset stations TUNER œ Pr ess [TUNER] to selec t tuner as the sourc e. ∑ Enter the number of the preset sta tion you wan t to receiv e (up to "40" preset numbers). Press the Numeric key s in the following order: For pr eset No . 15 : press [+10], [5] For pr eset No . 20 : press [+10], [+10], [0] Preset number [...]

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    English 37 œ Pr ess [PTY ] to activate the PTY search mode . When an RDS broadcast is receiv ed, 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. ∑ While the "PTY" indicator is lit, use [TUNING 1 / ¡ ] to select the program type of your choi[...]

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    38 KRF-V6300D Rec ording mode setting in digital audio source rec ording ¶ Operation available only on the main unit. When recording a multi-channel digital audio source , it is recommended to set up the r ecording mode properly t o convert the digital input into the 2-channel analog output. Usually use the " A-REC" (Auto record) mode . [...]

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    English 39 Adjusting the sound TO NE B ASS BOOST MUL TI CONTR OL O /  A CTIVE EQ MUL TI CONTROL A CTIVE EQ Adjusting the T one Adjusting the T one ¶ Operation available only on the remote c ontrol unit. The tone level can be adjusted when the input sig nal is a PCM or analog signal and the listen mode of this unit is set to "Ster eo" [...]

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    40 KRF-V6300D Adjustment ac c ording to the playing source The audio can be adjusted as desired acc ording to the sourc e being played. MUL TI CONTROL SOUND MUL TI CONTR OL O /  SOUND SPEAKERS A/B/OFF œ Pr ess [SOUND] until the desir ed item appears on the display . Each time you press the key , the menu changes as follows . Note that some item[...]

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    English 41 Midnight mode Midnight mode ¶ Dolby Digital and D TS 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 heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital and D TS mode sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to [...]

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    42 KRF-V6300D V OLUME  / o MUTE DIMMER SPEAKERS A/B/OFF V OLUME CONTR OL DIMMER Display dimmer adjustment Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the display and indicators of this unit. Y ou might find this useful if you darken your room to watch mo vies or listen to music. Press [DIMMER]. The brightness [...]

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    English 43 Remote c ontrol operations for K enw ood D VD play ers The remote contr ol of this unit can control Ken wood DVD players dir ectly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD pla yer . Compatible DVD play er models DV-4900, DV-4070B , DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV -402, DV-5[...]

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    44 KRF-V6300D T roubleshooting T roubles ar e not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble , check the following tables bef ore calling f or service. Amplifier Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from the speak ers. The speak er cor ds are disc onnected. Connect it properly r eferring to <C onnecting the speakers>. *[...]

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    English 45 Tu n e r Symptom Cause Remedy Radio stations cannot be receiv ed. No antenna is c onnected. C onnect an antenna. & The br oadcast band is not set properly . Set the broadcast band pr operly . › The fr equency of the desired station is not tuned . T une the fr equency of the desired station. › Interference Noise due to ignition of[...]

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    46 KRF-V6300D Resetting the Microcomputer Resetting the Microc omputer The microcomputer ma y malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous displa y) if the power cor d is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor . If this happens, execute the f ollowing procedur e to reset the microcomputer and r eturn th[...]

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    English 47 Specific ations A UDIO section Rated output power during STEREO oper ation (63 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 0.7% T .H.D ., at 6 Ω) ............. 100 W + 100 W Effective output pow er during STEREO operation RMS (1 kHz, 10% T .H.D ., at 6 Ω) ......................... 130 W + 130 W Effective pow er output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1 kHz, 0.7 [...]

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    For y our records Record the serial number , found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space pr ovided below . Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever y ou call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number B60-5772-00_00_EN.indd 48 B60-5772-00_00_EN.indd 48 08[...]