Kenwood VR-8060 6.1 Channels Receiver
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1. Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player with component jacks DVD Player with component jacks CR OUT CB OUT E Y OUT Video Recorder DVD Recorder Satellite Cable Tuner amp Game Player with component jacks When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks 13 N Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully L amp Y 000000000 000 EEE C COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR OUT IN IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO cocoge 53 DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN G S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT MONITOR eO SURROUND WOOFER 2 VIDEO OUT COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND DIGITAL OUT OUT L R OUT L R AUDIO CENTER DVD Player OUT r3 mi INC SUBWOOFER OUT S VIDEO OUT S VI2. To return to the original indication repeat the above procedure Selecting the speaker system Press the SPEAKERS keys to select the speaker system to be used AON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A erminals on the rear panel B ON Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B erminals on the rear panel No sound will be heard from he subwoofer A B ON Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel o sound from the speakers Use this setting when istening with headphones for stereo sound in all playback modes The display segments are different depending on he type of input signal A B OFF The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit B Un e Selecting 6CH INPUT by pressing the INPUT MODE key whereby DVD 6CH is the input source will cause SPEAKERS A to be selected automatically 20 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL ooo eee 9 O Oloess AV AUX Input Selector OO G coo Input Selector ays o oo cent Sooo oo 96 e oo o 0S vor 00000 00000 00000 0 0 ie Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the source you want to listen to Selecting a source using each key D DVD 6CH 2 CD DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 8 MD TAP
3. ACTIVE EQ CINEMA Effective when watching a movie The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up Effective when watching TV The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up The ACTIVE EO function is turned OFF The ACTIVE EQ indicator goes off 3 ACTIVE EO TV ACTIVE EQ OFF ACTIVE EQ will scroll from right to left e ACTIVE EQ function will not be available when REC MODE AUTO TUNING or PRESET MEMORY is ON SPEAKER EQ mode SPEAKER EO function is to adjust the receiver s audio output characteristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers When activating the SPEAKER EO function you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers Press the SPEAKER EO key to switch the following setting D SPEAKER EQ SMALL To select a small size speaker The SPEAKER EO indicator lights up 2 SPEAKER EQ MEDIUM To select a medium size speaker The SPEAKER EQ indicator lights up The SPEAKER EQ function is turned OFF The SPEAKER EQ indicator goes off SPEAKER EQ OFF SPEAKER EQ will scroll from right to left SPEAKER EO function will not be available when REC MODE AUTO TUNING or PRESET MEMORY is ON e SPEAKER EO function will not be available when LARGE is selected for Front Speaker at the speaker settings 22 EN Listening with headphones Q Press the SPEAKERS keys so that the speaker indicator goes off
4. ON STANDBY loose lo SPEAKER EDO DTS io ACTIVE EO DOLBY DIGITAL ASPEAKERS B osr breco es INPUT ACTIVE EQ sese Louon joes nen DOWN uP MUTE 4 DVD SCH GI OVD PHONES VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 e 6 SOUND TONE SETUP hus 9 909 9 Q0 Y MULTI CONTROL Q LISTEN MODE Q m SVIDEO VIDEO LAUDIOR O9 POWER ON STANDBY D key E Use to turn the power ON STANDBY STANDBY indicator O A SPEAKERS B keys 20 Use to turn the A B speakers on or off ACTIVE EO key 2 Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting SPEAKER EQ key 21 Use to select SPEAKER EQ s setting Surround LED lighting emitting diode indicators DSP mode LED indicator 29 EQ mode Lights when the LOUDNESS is ON Standby mode Lights when the receiver is in the DSP mode SPEAKER EQ mode LED indicator 22 Lights when the receiver is in the SPEAKER ACTIVE EQ mode LED indicator 22 Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE EO mode DOLBY DIGITAL mode LED indicator 28 Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode DTS mode LED indicator 29 Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode LOUDNESS LED indicator 2 STEREO key Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO INPUT MODE key Use to switch between the full auto digital and
5. Q Mi A 7 Subwoofer Front Speakers L R Listening e position Surround Speakers L R lt gt gt Surround Back Surround Back Left Speaker Right Speaker D D D Surround Back Speaker For Surround Back speaker you may place either two Surround Back speakers Surround Back Left Speaker and Surround Back Right Speaker for 7 1 channel surround sound system or one Surround Back Speaker for 6 1 channel surround sound system Front Left and Right Speakers Place at 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 Required for surround playback Surround Left and Right Speakers Place at the direct left and right or slightly behind the listening position at even heights approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Required for surround playback Subwoofer Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Surround Back Speaker s Place the speaker s directly at the rear of the listening position The optimum position depends mainly on the room condition e Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed above if you don t have a Center speaker or a Subwoofer you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best po
6. analog inputs DIMMER key SOUND key 30 Use to adjust the sound quality and the BAND key Use to select any of the DSP mode Use to select the REC MODE VOLUME CONTROL knob MUTE key Use to temporarily mute the sound PHONES jack Use for headphone listening Q Input Selector keys Use to select input sources ambience effects Use to select the broadcast band e666 OQ LOUDNESS key Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS DSP key Use to adjust the brightness of the display 30 21 28 20 DVD 6CH CD DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD TAPE 30 2a TET 6 AUTO key 24 TONE key 21 MEMORY key 2 SETUP key 07 A V keys 07 Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode j Use to switch the status of TONE control A Use to store radio stations in the prese memory Use to select the speakers settings etc Use for selection adjustments during sound set up and preset channel functions MULTI CONTROL knob 7 Use to control a variety of settings LISTEN MODE knob 28 Use to select the listening mode AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R jacks 16 AV AUX key 16 Use to switch the input to AV AUX While the standby indicator is lit a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory This is called standby mode Under the c
7. initial setting is SUBW ON e When the setting SUBW OFF is selected the Front Speakers are automatically set to FRNT LARGE and the procedure skips to step O Before step O press the SETUP key to accept the setting When Subwoofer output sound is required select FRNT NORMAL or select both FRNT LARGE and SW RE MIX ON After setting SW Subwoofer from OFF to ON SB SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal Press the key or gt key to accept the setting The front speakers setting indication FRNT appears STEREO Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting FRNT NORMAL Average size Front Speakers are con nected to the receiver Large Front Speakers are connected to the receiver 2 FRNT LARGE e For FRNT LARGE selection no sound will be heard from Subwoofer speaker even when it is set to on However if you select SW RE MIX ON when Subwoofer is selected you will be able to hear sound from the Subwoofer When in STEREO mode the sound goes directly to Front Speaker O Press the key or gt key to accept the setting The Center Speaker setting indication CNTR appears Continued to next page 17 Preparing for surround sound Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriat
8. is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes Press the Bass Boost key Press the key once to select the maximum 10 low frequency emphasis setting This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals Switching back to the previous setting Press the Bass Boost key again 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 This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the LOUDNESS indicator goes off Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key NM ly as 8 ED iS Blinks 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 or pressing VOL keys 21 EN Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON Press the ACTIVE EO key for the following selections D ACTIVE EQ MUSIC Effective when listening to music The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up
9. such a case change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction 4 EN For the U S A FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits or a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However here is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning he equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi
10. BR L gt SB SW AMP OFF It is not advisable to use Surround Back Subwoofer speaker terminal for this se lection Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the speakers Press the SETUP key to proceed to the next SETUP selection Use v keys or lt gt keys for the following displays gt D SP SETUP TEST TONE SP DISTANCE 4 LFE LEVEL DISP MODE 6 EXIT The flow of the SETUP is as follows i 1 SP SETUP gt TEST TONE gt SP DISTANCE LFE LEVEL DISP MODE EXIT J 1 1 Subwoofer T TONE T TONE Front Left Selector Front an _ Center Display Listen Center gt L L Front Right c t Surround R Surround Right SR Surtoud SBR R Surround Back Right SBL A Suintoater SL 1 Surround Back Left Ren LM inii Surround Left T Subwoofer t Sw e f you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR Surround Back Right and SBL Surround Back Left are not appeared but SB Surround Back is appeared on the Display Select a speaker system Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears E F EAR Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting ON 2 SUBW OFF Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF D SUBW ON Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is e The
11. DEO cord 14 Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Subwoofer Use these terminals if you Surround Back Speakers wish to connect to a Sur ob daas terminals i you Surround Speakers round Back Speaker with wish to connect to Surroun Be sure to ODE both the SETUP of SB SW AMP Back Speakers with the Surround Speakers SB or to connect to a SETUP of SB SW AME Subwoofer with the SETUP SW or SB SW AMP OFF Powered Right Left of SB SW AMP SW Right Left Subwoofer Surround Back Speaker opto eke eke SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER Y Power amplifier Power amplifier I SURROUND SURRQUND Back 8 SURROUND BACK v SURROUND When connecting a single Surround Back Speaker through a power amplifier to PRE OUT jack connect it as above and select SB SW AMP SB at speaker settings 37 PRE OUT RED CWHITE CGREEN e O e FRONT A CENTER SPEAKERS 8 160 Right Left Front Speakers B O Center Speaker Right Left Front Speakers A To make sure that each speaker has been co
12. E 9 AV AUX B Start playback from the selected source E Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL keys to adjust the volume Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKER EQ LOUDNESS SPEAKERS TONE MULTI CONTROL MiA aA MIEEE mou t PHONES ACTIVE EQ MUTE VOLUME CONTROL TUNER 5e 0 Multi A V ees Mute Tone e VOL Gooe Bass Boost Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode For the remote control press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode O Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select TONE ON OFF When in TONE ON selection press the TONE key for the following displays BASS Select this to adjust the low frequency range TREBLE Select this to adjust the high frequency range Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the sound quality ESL a ar al The bass and treble levels are adjustable from 10 to 10 in 2 step increments The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals Once touch low frequency emphasis BASS BOOST remote control only You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver
13. EO 3 or DVD 6CH O Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switches the setting as follows In DTS play mode gt D FULL AUTO digital input analog input 2 DIGITAL MANUAL digital input In CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH play mode gt D FULL AUTO digital input analog input 2 DIGITAL MANUAL digital input 3 6CH INPUT DVD 6CH input L ANALOG analog input Digital input Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD CD or LD player Analog input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck VCR or record player Auto detect In FULL AUTO mode AUTO DETECT indicator light up the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically Priority is given to digital signal during input mode selection The receiver will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal Dolby Digital PCM DTS and the speaker setting The OPTICAL and COAXIAL indicator on the display will light up when digital signal is detected If the input signal is analog the ANALOG indicator will light up To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode use the INPUT MODE key to select DIGITAL MANUAL manual sound However even when this setting is selected there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listen
14. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil for they may deform the plastic component Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RAIN OR MOISTURE A 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 DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S EN LOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO ONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS QO gt GLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI 2 Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation 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
15. Jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN OUT Jacks f you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components OUT IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO rese z PLAY IN PLAY IN TEDS p I EP I B E I E gt Monitor TV DVD Player or LD Player DVD Player or LD Player a s ee e Li A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks 11 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 the receiver be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully 8 3 00 lo jo a ooo COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO ae j Optical o Cr fiber cable MD Recorder OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Comp
16. KENWOOD AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR 8060 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION 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 components In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes etc Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations For the U S A Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at www kenwoodusa com Plus opt in to receive e mail updates and other offers when you register at our web site B60 5470 00 00 MA K P ite 0404 1 idi Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada sss AC 120 V only Australia AC 240 V only Europe and U K AC 230 V only China and Russia seseeesees AC 220 V only Other countries AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable 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
17. Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off f you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode the surround mode will be canceled as well resulting in stereo playback O Connect headphones to the PHONES jack PHONES Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL keys to adjust the volume
18. al recording For best results Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx and Dolby PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC II whilst totally compatible with its predecessor PRO LOGIC provides greater advantages in surround sound It allows user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing 5 1 like presentation PRO LOGIC II offers special features for controlling the overall spatial dimensionality and frontal sound field imaging PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound from video software marked D patevsurrounn and three dimensional space from music CD When listening to music you will be able to enjoy the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II s features t creates 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel surround sound from stereo or 5 1 channel signals This feature provides you an astonishing ambience effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound Especially 7 1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound rom Surround Back speakers DTS and DTS ES DTS Digital Theater System is a 5 1 channel digital audio format that provides five full spectrum channels and one low frequency subwoofer channel for unprecedented clarity optimum channel separation and a wide dynamic range DTS ES Extended Surround presents 6 1 channels surround system with additiona
19. e The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step El Q Press the v keys or lt keys to select TEST TONE O Press the SETUP key for the following displays C T TONE AUTO T TONE MANUAL The selection of AUTO MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys Press the SETUP key again to begin TEST TONE Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the volume level of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted For AUTO selection the first test tone is heard from the front left speaker for 2 5 seconds The next test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each gt LEFT CNTR RIGHT SR SUBW SL SBL SBR The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output Jy 9 ZRS a eit ee ZIN 1 EET Sw Cg gom pue EFT D of i TE xs M e f you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display f you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music the settings referred to on this page are also changed 30 elf the speaker setting selects are OFF the speaker level settings are reset For MANUAL selection press the v keys or lt gt keys each time to select the speaker channel O Press
20. e Center Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NORMAL An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver A large Center Speaker is connected to the receiver Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF CNTR LARGE 8 CNTR OFF If you selected NORMAL as the Front Speakers setting CNTR NORMAL An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 2 CNTR OFF Press the key or gt key again to accept the setting e The Surround Speaker setting indication SURR appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Center Speaker setting SURR NORMAL Average size Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver Large Surround Speakers are connected to the receiver Surround Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 2 SURR LARGE 8 SURR OFF If you selected other than LARGE as the Center Speaker setting D SURR NORMAL Average size Surround speakers are connected to the receiver Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 2 SURR OFF When the setting SURR OFF is selected the procedure skips to step Qj Press the key or gt keys again to accept the setting The Surround Speaker setting indication SB appears Use the MULTI CONTROL kn
21. ents Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected Video up conversion This receiver can convert the incoming composit video signals to S Video signal If your monitor TV has S Video jacks it is not necessary to do the composit video connections just use an S Video cord to connect the receiver and your monitor TV D EN Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE indicators indicator CLIP Input mode indicator indicators Listen mode indicators Input channel indicators OPTICAL 6CH INPUT E AUTO DETECT M COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs _ DSP MODE DISCRETE _ PRO LOGIC DTS DOLBY DIGIT IATRIX T STEREO LOUDNESS AUTO indicator ma MEMORY indicator Input channel indicators light SWR up according to the incoming audio signals 6 BB B f S indicator will light up when the surround compo nent of the audio signals is x only 1 channel nput channel Output channel indicators indicators Pte ss tf gogoo ooooo DUDOD oooeo 0o00 D0000 gogo nn nacaona E GGGHEBE Hesse E GOEBEEB Hisssssissl gogoo Bt DDDDH ponon pogo DBDDH 0o00 COOLE DD Oo como EE STEREO indicator TUNED indicator Frequency display Input display Preset channel display Surround mode display KENWOOD VOLUME CONTROL POWER STANDBY
22. er immediately Kenwood recommends that you retain he original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship he unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Remote control unit 1 RC R0822 f 000009 60 50 00000 o On og o0 0 C 055599 o 8 D5G0D5 o oo 500008 0009 oon 0 C29 0000 3 Before applying the power Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries Remove the cover O Insert the batteries Insert two AA size R6 batteries as indicated by the polarity markings Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key on the remote control When the power comes ON press the key you want to operate Operating range Approx Remote sensor I o oo o POWER RCVR LS S 8 SHE e aoDo E oo 2 o Infrared ray system 00 0000 0000 00000 o When pressing more than one remote control key successively press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys Notes 1 The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks 2 When the remote controllable distance gets shorter than before replace both batteries with new ones 3 Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction In
23. ey VCR is selected this key functions as record key when it pressed twice sequen ally When in MD or Tape is selected this key unctions as record key Top Menu key Use to operate the DVD component Setup key DU Use to select the speakers settings etc Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO 7 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 N Be sure to insert all connection cords securely If their connections are imperfect sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords Plugging unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit Analog connections Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords These cables transfer stereo audio signal in an analog form This means the audio signal corresponds to the actual audio of two channels These cables usually have 2 plugs on each end one red for the right cha
24. hing fidelity from 2 channels content Neo 6 has 2 mode CINEMA mode is for movie playback and MUSIC mode is for music playback DSP surround modes The DSP Digital Signal Processor used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields like ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM and DISCO It is compatible with almost any kind of program source DVD 6 channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with 6 channel output this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi channel encoding Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any condition You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned on SPEAKER EQ SPEAKER EO function is to adjust the receiver s audio output characteristics with the speakers characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers When activating the SPEAKER EQ function you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers Universal IR InfraRed remote control In addition to the basic receiver the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and video compon
25. ing mode and source signal At DIGITAL MANUAL if the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc press the LISTEN MODE Knob If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly sound may not be produced Press the INPUT MODE key again Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Strip coating O Loosen e N O Insert O Secure i N O Push the lever Q Strip coating A S x a Return the lever E N O Insert the cord Connection of banana plugs Q Secure O Insert e Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured Never short circuit the and speaker cords e f 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 speakers correctly Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver Speaker placement Center Speaker sa Q Q TV
26. l Surround Back channel which evolved from the conventional 5 1 channels surround system DTS ES format that was recorded in DVD CD or LD comprises of two modes DTS ES Discrete 6 1 produce the discrete surround back which is completely independent and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 produces the surround back which synthesised within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology DTS ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5 1 channels surround system 6 1 channels surround with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound image from back mportant When a DTS disc is played on a CD LD or DVD player noise may be output from the analog output It is recommended that you connect he digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 made it possible to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz by increasing the sampling frequency to 96 or 88 2 kHz oreover DTS 96 24 s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same requency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz 24 bit PCM DTS 96 24 is as with conventional DTS Surround compatible with multi channels Therefore sources recorded using DTS 96 24 echnologies can be played in high sampling frequency multi channel audio with ordinary DVDs and CDs Neo 6 Neo 6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS It can produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonis
27. mit ed TV key Use to select the TV equipment POWER RCVR receiver key A Use to turn the receiver on or off TV Power key Use to turn the TV on or off 100 key Use to select the disc number with the multi CD player TV mute key Use to temporarily mute the TV sound 5 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 Page a v keys amp OSD on screen display key Menu key Mute key 2 Tone key 27 a VOL keys 20 Bass Boost key 21 C ti Loudness key 2 Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS Remote Setup key 38 Use to register other components E key Auto key 24 Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode Speaker EQ key 2 Use to select SPEAKER EO s setting Stereo key 30 Guide key Sound key 30 f CD MD or TAPE is selected as the input source this key functions as the stop key se to operate other components se to operate the DVD component se to operate other components se to operate other components se to temporarily mute the sound se to switch the status of TONE control se to adjust the sound quality and the mbience effects se to adjust the receiver s volume se to select the maximum adjustmen etting for the low frequency range k
28. nnected properly pay attention to the test tone from each speaker Refer to El Adjust the speaker volume level 18 15 Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX Jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game ss 9 O O S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ee S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Camcorder other VCR video game or portable MD Player S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key 20 When you connect the audio source such as the MD player you do not need to connect the video cable When you connect the unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord you can get better picture quality 16 Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below AM Loop Antenna Place the supplied loop antenna 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 Q Push lever O Insert cord Release lever Em AMA Ce SES SEN P M A L P FM Indoor Antenna The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only For stable signa reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one
29. nnel and one white for the left channel These cables are usually packed together with the source unit or are available at your local electronics retailer Microcomputer malfunction If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly reset the microcomputer referring to In case of difficulty 42 Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit s memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day Power mode e Input selector settings Picture output e Speaker ON OFF Volume level BASS TREBLE INPUT level TONE ON OFF LOUDNESS ON OFF Dimmer level MD TAPE settings Listen mode setting Speaker settings Distance setting Input mode setting Sound mode settings Broadcast band Frequency setting Preset stations Tuning mode e ACTIVE EQ mode e SPEAKER EQ mode gen Input mode settings CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and DVD 6CH inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD DVD DVD 6CH VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are full auto After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE Input Selector Use the Input Selector keys to select CD DVD VIDEO 2 VID
30. o TV technician for help For the U S A Note to CATV 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 entry as practical As an ENERGY SrARO Partner Kenwood Corporation has determined that this longi product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This oo product can save energy Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills Before applying the power 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 26 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides up to 5 1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround As for Dolby Digital EX it creates six full bandwidth output channels from the 5 1 channel sources This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the origin
31. ob or Multi A V keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting If you selected LARGE as the Surround Speaker setting D SB NORMAL Average size Surround Back Speaker is connected to the receiver Large Surround Back Speaker is con nected to the receiver Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF 2 SB LARGE SB OFF If you selected NORMAL as the Surround Speaker setting connected to the receiver Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF SB NORMAL Average size Surround Back Speaker is 2 SB OFF After setting SB Surround Back from OFF to NORMAL SB SW AMP setup display will appear to enable you to re select either SW or SB from the Surround Back Speaker or Subwoofer terminal Press the key or gt key again to accept the setting e The Subwoofer remix setting indication SW RE MIX appears 18 Q Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi Y keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer re mix setting the receiver is ON 2 SW RE MIX OFF Subwoofer re mix setting mode to the receiver is OFF D SW RE MIX ON Subwoofer re mix setting mode to e f Subwoofer is turned off Subwoofer re mix setting is not visible Press the SETUP key again to return to the main setup displays E Adjust the speaker volume level From your usual listening position adjust the volume levels The volume levels from each speaker should be the sam
32. ondition the system can be turned ON by remote control unit 6 Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer s setup codes Source keys MD TAPE CD DVD DVD 6CH TUNER VID1 VID2 VID3 AV AUX PHONO When press and hold for more than 3 seconds they are used to select the registered compo nents Input Selector keys MD TAPE CD DVD DVD 6CH TUNER VID1 VID2 VID3 AV AUX PHONO When press and release in less than 3 seconds hey are used to select the input sources 20 O SRC source Power key Use to turn the other source components on or o Numeric keys Use to operate oO Use for selection set up and prese Enter key Use to operate o O Return key Exit key Use to operate o Disc Skip key LAST A B key O Disc Sel key Input Sel key CH keys i lt lt keys TV Input key Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling Multi multi control A V keys 7 Use to control a variety of settings P Call lt gt keys 25 33 k L25 her components adjustments during sound channel functions her components Use to operate the DVD component her components f CD is selected as the input source this key unction
33. onent with DTS Dolby Digital or PCM Optical fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital Optical fiber audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks cable See Connecting video compo nents m OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO CD Player or DVD Player COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL BIGNAT OUT AUDIO Component with DTS AUDIO Dolby Digital or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video compo nents n RF digital demodulator Commercially avail able DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO PCM OUT LD Player To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to the RF digital demodulator Commercially available Next connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks See Connecting video components 12 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 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT JIDEO 2 IN Monitor TV with component jacks
34. oot 0 3 m increments Repeat steps O to input the distance for each of the speakers 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 Adjust the LFE LEVEL Low Frequency Effects Q Select the LFE LEVEL from the setup displays and press the SETUP key again O Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the LFE LEVEL s B coB8 The LFE LEVEL can be adjusted from OdB to 10dB in 1dB decrements Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays 8 Select the display mode Q Press the v key or lt gt keys to select the DISP MODE O Press the SETUP key for the following displays D DISP SELECTOR 2 DISP LISTEN Displays the current input selector Displays the current listen mode Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to select the display mode E B coBB Loy Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting Use the key or gt key to select EXIT s B oug sa S n B 855 Fi LVIT s Press the SETUP key to exit the SET UP mode Input level adjustment analog sources only If the input level of an analog source signal is too high the CLIP indicator will light up to indicate the source signal Adjust the input level B oB Q Use the Input Selector keys to
35. outdoors FM Antenna Terminal connections D LP FM Outdoor Antenna Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Q terminal Insert Connector e 0 e 0 e 0 oo oo 00000000015 AM Loop Antenna FM Indoor Antenna i 5 b i FM Outdoor Antenna t 4 PA Use an antenna adaptor Commercially available 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 Surround and Surround Back Speakers as described below POWER ON STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL 6 6 6 T 66000 zu SOUND EN Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON STANDBY 5 key or POWER RCVR key 2 For the remote control press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode E Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode The Surround Back Speaker and Subwoofer output selections are displayed as follows gt D SB SW AMP SB Surround Back Subwoofer Speaker ter minal will output SB sound Surround Back pre out will have output from SBL only SB SW AMP SW Surround Back Subwoofer Speaker ter minal will output Subwoofer sound Sur round Back pre out will have output from SBL and S
36. s Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings Preparations Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound Recording Recording audio analog sources Recording video Recording audio digital sources Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations in order P CALL 25 Ambience effects sss Surround modes Surround play DVD 6 channel playback Convenient functions Operations Basic remote control operations for other COMPONGING ssccssssisccsecececervartsscossosrsaccceccaccacessce 33 Registering setup codes for other components Searching for your codes Checking the codes Re assigning device keys Operating other components Setup code chart CASSETTE deck CD player amp MD recorder operations Other components operations Remote Control Additional In case of difficulty Information V Specifications Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Batteries R6 AA 2 f any accessories are missing or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate notify your dealer immediately If the unit was shipped to you directly notify your shipp
37. s as the multi CD player disc skip key f TAPE is selected as the input source this is A and B deck of a double cassette deck Use to operate other components Use to operate other components Use to operate other components Use to select the channels f CD MD and DVD is selected as the input source these keys function as skip keys Use when in TV operation o o 6 e eo o KENWOOD TV VOL keys Use to adjust the TV s volume 44 9 keys f CD MD or Tape is selected as the input Source this key functions as search keys Tune 4 keys 24 Use to operate the tuner mode In key Use to operate other components Dimmer key 30 Use to adjust the brightness of the display Il key f CD is selected as the input source this key unctions as the play pause key f MD or TAPE key is selected as input source his key functions as the play key Band key 24 Use to select the broadcast band 4 key Tape is selected this key functions as reverse play key Info Flip key Use to operate other components Input Mode key L Use to switch between the full auto digital and analog inputs Listen Mode A Y keys 28 Use to select the listening mode DSP Mode key 28 Use to select any of the DSP mode Active EQ key 2 Use to select ACTIVE EQ s setting LED lighting emitting diode indicator Blinks to show that signals are being trans
38. select the source of which the input level you want to adjust You can store a separate input level for each input source O Press the SOUND and v keys or lt gt keys repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the input level Imm aam mal The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings OdB 3dB and 6dB The initial setting is OdB Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication 19 Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback POWER ON STANDBY SPEAKERS INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver Turn on the power to the related components O Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON STANDBY key Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD 6CH jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used Selecting MD TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is TAPE To change the source to MD follow the steps below Hold down the MD TAPE key for more than 2 seconds e The source indication changes to MD
39. ssible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available 7 Q EN Setting up the system Connecting audio components 0000 000 66 ae 000000 OIOI REJOUT PLAY IN MD TAPE Cassette Deck or MD Recorder oooooco c L To AC wall outlet our LE Record Player Moving coil MC cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected CAUTION Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10 cm Be sure to adhere to the following or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit Leave a space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Back panel 10 cm 10 Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO Jacks S uu S u a h S u s a EE Z OUT ST Ee Ae Ae ENS OUT IN IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD MONITOR About the S VIDEO Jacks S VIDEO OUT Use the S VIDEO
40. the SETUP key again The test tone is turned off and return to the main setup displays aH Input the distance to the speakers Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step El Q Press the v keys or lt gt keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again O Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to Front Left Speaker L feet meters Distance to Center Speaker C _ feet meters Distance to Front Right Speaker R feet meters Preparing for surround sound Distance to Surround Right SR feet meters Distance to Surround Back Right SBR feet meters Distance to Surround Back SB feet meters Distance to Surround Back Left SBL feet meters Distance to Surround Left SL feet meters Distance to Subwoofer SW feet meters e f you have selected SB SW AMP SB SBR and SBL are not appeared but SB is appeared on the Display Use the v keys or lt gt keys to select the speakers and the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi A V keys to adjust the distance to the Front Speakers The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks Ww Wz or 7 7A IN b s a mam E ry TT E es Indication in meters Indication in feet The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet 0 3 to 9 0 m adjustable in 1 f
41. with all your audio and video components we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver Remote Control Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations Once you have registered your components with the proper setup codes you ll be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components TV VCR DVD player CD player etc using the remote control supplied with this receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty trouble shooting and Specifications Before applying the power Contents Caution Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation A Before applying the power Safety precautions How to use this manual Unpacking Preparing the remote control Special features Names and functions of parts Main URE ccc ccccsccccccsensnanen Remote control unit Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting audio components Connecting video components Digital COImeoflOfis sssini Connecting video components COMPONENT VIDEO S Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 14 Connecting the speakers ssssssss Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antenna
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