Kenwood KRF-V8060D manual

B60-5188-10 01 MA (K, P, M, X) 0109 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR - 6060 KRF - V8060D 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 other audio/video comp[...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only Other countries .......... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable* *[...]

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 .......................................................... 2 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 L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CS II AB CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO 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 [...]

6 EN ! PAGE % / fi key Use to operate the DVD component. @ 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[...]

7 EN 1 & * ( ) ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ • ª º ⁄ ¤ 2 3 4 5 6 8 0 ! @ # $ % 7 ^ 9 P .CALL 4 /DOWN P .CALL /UP ¢ TUNING + TOP MENU SET UP MENU SOUND TV CONTROL VOL. VOLUME + - - INPUT SEL + - CH DVD VCR TV OTHERS RECEIVER SOURCE POWER ACTIVE EQ OSD RETURN DISC SEL DISC SKIP FLIP BAND INPUT SEL A/B AUT O 8 DVD/6CH CD/D VD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 [...]

8 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[...]

9 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Connecting audio components Record player 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 Other countries IN OUT OUT OUT Australia Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used [...]

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

11 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 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 ?[...]

12 EN Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks. Monit[...]

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

14 EN GREEN WHITE RED RL CENTER FRONT A - + ++ - - FRONT B RL GRAY SURROUND RL - + BLUE PURPLE SURROUND BACK/ SUBWOOFER SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Power amplifier Left Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a 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 Connecting the RF antenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6060 only) The remote control for this receiver has the RF (radio frequency) and IR (infrared rays) transmission function. IR repeaters enables you to control components located in cabinets or behind glass doors. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the RF ante[...]

19 EN Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. RF remote control function (For VR-6060 only) The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote function. The VR-6060 can receiv[...]

20 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. SETUP MULTI CONTROL POWER ON/OFF (KRF-V8060D) POWER SET UP Joystick (MULTI CONTROL 5 / ∞ , DOWN 2 /U[...]

21 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[...]

22 EN 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of the speakers. 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 / ? ? ? ? ? key or Joystick ( 2 / 3 ) to se[...]

23 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. 1 “ DVD/6CH ” 2 “ CD/DVD ” 3 “ PHONO ” 4 “ TUNER ” 5 “ VIDEO 1 ” 6 “ VIDEO 2 ” 7 “ VIDEO 3 ” 8 “ MD/T[...]

24 EN Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the “ [...]

25 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 [...]

26 EN Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY TUNER 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds L SL S SB SR C R SW LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. DSP MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGI[...]

27 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner 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 0 , 0 , ) • If you make a mistake[...]

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

29 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 [...]

30 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[...]

31 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[...]

32 EN Ambience effects Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER STEREO SOUND LISTEN MODE SOUND LISTEN MODE % / fi STEREO Joystick (MULTI CONTROL 5 / ∞ , DOWN 2 /U P 3 ) DIMMER Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key and then use to the M M M M M / [...]

33 EN Ambience effects TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) TruBass adjustment provides deep, rich bass sound to small speakers without the need of a subwoofer. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick ( 2 / 3 ) until “ TruBass ” appears. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick ( 5 / ∞ ) to select the[...]

34 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[...]

35 EN Basic remote control operations for other components 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 c[...]

36 EN Setup code chart (RC-R0816) (VR-6060) and (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) 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 138, [...]

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. & The LCD panel is only for remote control RC-R0816 (VR-6060 model). Cassette deck operations keys CD player [...]

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 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 INPUT SEL A/B AU[...]

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-6060) 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 DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency ...................... 32 kHz, 44.1 [...]

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 ________________________ • VR606[...]