Kenwood VR-6070, KRF-X90600 Instruction Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

VR-6070

KRF-X90600

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

This instruction manualisfor some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ dependingonthe country and sales area.

About

the

suppliedremote control

Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied operation modes These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to effectively use the remote control it is importanttoread a proper understanding Using the remote control without completelyunderstanding its design modes may result

of

the remote control

in

incorrect operations.

and

how

to switch its operation modes (etc.).

with

this receiver

the operating instructions and obtain

and

how

to switch the operation

has

several

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Before

applying

the

power

it

Caution:

Read

this

operation.

page

carefullytoensure

safe

U.nits are

U.S.A. Australia Europe China Other

For the UnitedKingdom

2.

3 Do not cut

IMPORTANT: The

designed

and

Canada AC 120 V

and

U.K

and

Russia AC 220 V

countries

The mains plug contains a fuse For replacement, use only a 13Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse

The fuse cover moulded plug.

is not suitable for the

short to reach a approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and

dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid apossible shock hazard

by inadvertent connection to the mains supply

off

for

operationasfollows.

AC 240 V AC 230 V

AC 110-120 I 220-240 V

Factoryfitted moulded mains plug

must

be refitted

the mains plug from thisequipment If the plug fitted

power

point, then obtainanappropriate safety

wiresinthe mains lead are colouredinaccordance

with

the following code

Blue : Neutral Brown

'Live

when

replacing the fuseinthe

points in your home or the cable is too

switchable*

only only only only

*AC voltage selection

TheACvoltage selector that prevails connecting the setting position of this switch matches must

in

be set to your voltage in accordancewltl) the following

Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

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,

Note: Our warranty does not cover damage caused by voltage due to Improper setting of the

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WARNING:

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IN

THE

LITERATURE ACCOM-

USERTOTHE

TO

EN-

PRES-

Before

applying

Contents

the

power

Caution:

Read the pages marked 6 carefullytoensure

safe operation.

6

Before

1-,

Safety precautions 2 Unpacking 3 How Special

Names

Main Unit Remote control unit (RC-R0814) Remote control unit (For

the UK.onlyl 8

Settingupthe

Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components Digital connections Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) 13 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel Input) Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting the terminals 16 Connecting to another room (ROOMB). 17 PRE

OUT connections. 18 Connecting theRFantenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6070 only) . 19 Connecting to theAVAUX Connecting the antennas 20 COllnecting the system control Preparing the remote control RF

remote control function

Preparing

Speaker settings 23

Normal

Preparing for playback 26 Listening to a source component 26 Adjusting the sound

Recording

Recording audio lanalog sources) 29 Recording Recording audio (digital sources) 29

Listeningtoradio

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations. USing (For the Presetting radio stations manually ReceiVing preset stations ReceiVing preset stationsinorder(PCALl) Using the (For the U K only). Presetting MEMORY)

Tuning by Program TYpe

(For

the U K only)

Ambience

Surround Surround play 36 DVD 6-channel playback Convenienl funclions 38

Basic

remote

applying

to use this manual .

features.

and

functionsofparts

(KRF-X9060D)

system

for

surround

playback

,

video.

RDS

(RadiO

UK

only). 30

RDS

(For

effects

modes.

control

If

the

power

IRC-R0813)

(RC-R0815)

sound

broadcasts

Data System)

DISP (Display) key

stations

the

UK

(RDS only) .

operations

components

Registerrng setup codes for other

components.

Operating other components Storing the remote control code of

the other components

..

(VR-6070)

. 7

(KRF-X9060D)

Jacks

(For

VR-6070 only). 22

and

20

21 22

23

26

27

29

30

.30

31 31

31

AUTO

32

(PTY

search)

32

33

37

for

other

41

41 42

.42

2

.4

5

6

.6

Setup code chart (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and

(RC-R0814) (KRF-X9060D) .... 43

Setup code chart (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) (For

the UK.only) CASSETTE deck.CDplayer &MDrecorder operations. Other components' operations.

In

caseofdifficulty

it.

Specifications

.....44

..

45

.46

48 50

9

11 12

14

Unpack the unit carefully and make surethat

FM

indoor antenna

RF

remote antenna

(For

VR-6070 only)

ForVR-6070

Remote control unit RC-R0813

For KRF-X9060D

Remote control unit RC-R0814

For KRF-X9060D (For the

Remote control unit RC-R0815

*

AC

plug adaptor

U.K. only)

(1)

AM

*Use to adapt the plug on the power

cord to the shapeofthe wall outlet. (Accessory only forregions where use is

necessary.)

If any acccessories are missing, or if the unitisdamaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton move

or ship the unitinthe future

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

and

packing materialsincase you need to

all

accessories are present.

loop antenna

Batteries (R6/AA)

(1)

(2)

Before

applying

This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information

the

power

Preparations

Shows you receiver Since this receiver works with all your audio will guide youinsetting up your system to beaseasyaspossible.

how

to connect your audio and video components to the

and

prepare the surround processor.

and

video components,

we

Operations

Shows you receiver.

Remote

Showsyou as

wellasa detailed explanationofall you have registeredyour components be

able to operate both this receiver VCR, this receiver.

how

to operate the various functions available on the

Control

how

to operate othercomponents using the remote control.

DVD

player,CDplayer, etc.) using the remotecontrol supplied

remote control operations. Once

with

thepropersetupcodes, you'll

and

your otherAVcomponents

(TV,

with

AdditionalInformation

Showsyou additional information suchas"In case ofdifficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications".

Maintenanceofthe

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.

In

regardtocontact

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

~

duces air pollution

unit

cleaner

Be

AsanENERGY tion has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY

This product can save energy. Saving energy

and

lowers utility bills.

STAR®

Partner, Kenwood Corpora-

STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

re-

For

the

U.S.A.

FCC

WARNING

This equipmentmay generateor use radio frequencyenergy Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approvedinthe instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment ifanunauthorized change or modificationismade

NOTE:

This equipment a Class B digital device, pursuant to limits

are interferenceina residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if itisnot installed usedinaccordance with the instructions. However, thereisno tee that interference will not occurina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which on, the userisencouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures:

- - Reorient or relocate the receiVing antenna

- - Increase the separation between the equipment

- - Connect the equipment intoanoutlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiverisconnected

- - Consult the dealeroran

For

the

FCC

Compliance

Audio-video Receiver, VR-6070 These devices comply to the following Interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation

2201

For

Canada

IC

(Industry

Operationissubject to the following may not cause interference, and interference, includinginterferencethat may cause undesired operation of

the device

has

been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

can

be determined by turning the equipment off

experienced radio

Part15of the

/TV

FCC

Rules. These

and

receiver.

techniCian for help.

U.S.A.

Notice

with

two

and

(2)

KENWOOD U.S.A. CORPORATION

East Dominguez St , Long Beach,CA90801-5745

Canada)

Part15of

conditions

thisdevice mustaccept any interference received,

Telephone: 310-639-9000

Notice

FCC

(1)

Rules. Operationissublect

This device may not cause harmful

two

conditions: (1) This device

(2)

this device must accept any

guaran-

and

or

Memory

Please note that the following items willbedeleted from the unit's memory if the power cordisdisconnected from theACoutlet for approximately 1 day.

• Power mode.

• Input selector settings.

• Picture output.

• Speaker ON/OFF.

• Volume level.

•

• TONE ON/OFF.

• LOUDNESS ON/OFF.

• Dimmer level.

•

• RF-BAND. (VR-6070 only)

• Listen mode setting.

• Speaker settings.

•SWRE-MIX ON/OFF

back-up

BASS,

TREBLE, INPUT level.

MDIT

APE

settings.

function

• Distance setting.

• Bass peak level.

• Input mode setting.

• Midnight mode setting.

•

PRO

LOGICIImode setting.

•CSII

mode setting.

• Broadcast band.

• Frequency setting.

• Preset stations.

• Tuning mode. .THX

mode.

• ACTIVEEOmode.

•

SPEAKEREOmode.

•

DSP

mode.

The term signifies that the Industry

For

NotetoCATVsystem

This reminderisprovided tocall the to Article 820-40ofthe grounding and,inparticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding systemofthe building,asclose to the pointofcable entryaspractical

the

"IC:"

U.S.A.

before the certification/registration number only

Canada

technical specifications

were

installer

CATV

NEC

that provides guidelines for proper

J

system installer's attention

met

Before

applying

the

power

Special

True

This receiver incorporates a maximum enjoyment from your video software Select asurround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy'

THX

THX SurroundEXisanextensionofTHX by Lucasfilm THX a

new to home theater audio This system features Re-equalization (Re-EOl. Timbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation, Bass Time Synchronizatiol). which reproduces similar cinematic effects the home environmel)t

Do/by

The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets software processedinthe 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

from the 5 ) channel sources. Thisisdone using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the For best results. Dolby DigitalEXshouldbeused tracks recorded

Dolby

DOLBY PRO

the user to convlnclllg tures for controlling the overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal sound

field imaging

from video software marked space from musicCDWhen listening to music,you will be able to enjoy

the experience of sheer

o

TS-ES

The Discrete Surround format whichisextended to DTS-Matrlx 6 1 surroundwhichincludesanadditionalsurround-centerchannel developed within surround-left the original sound recorded similar to the theatrical effects

In

the LDorDVD playedinDigital Surround

Important. When a output from the analog output Itisrecommended that you connect the digital

features

home

theater

Surround

dimel)slon of depth, spacious ambience and sound localization

Digital

PRO

LOGIC. provides greater advantages in surround sound It allows

DTS-ES

DTS

outputofthe player to the digital input of this unit

sound

wide

variety of sU('found modes to bring you

-i.l-~

EX

and

Dolby Laboratories. It allows youtoexperience

Peak

Level Manager and LoudspeakerPosition

and

Do/by

Digita/

EX.itcreates six full-bandwidth output channels

with

Dolby Digital Surround

LOG/C

IJ

LOGIC

II,

whilst

totally compatible with its predecessor

enJoy

the conventional stereoorDolby Surround

"51

like" presentation

PRO

LOGICIIproducesanimpressive surround sound

(Digital Theater System-Extended Surround)isa6 1-channel

and

DTS and

mode. the 5 1or 6 1channel digital input from a

diSC

(carrying the

discisplayed on a

DOl

STEREO

NE06.Itis

surround-right

"DTS"or"DTS-ES" marking) can

CD,LDor DVD player, noise may be

which was jointly developed

EX

yOLi

enjoy full digital surround from

twointhe original recording

PRO

LOGICIIoffers special fea-

DOUIY

SURAOUND

surround sound

a 6 1 channel expanded from 5 1

DTS-ES

with

DTS-ES

movie sound-

Discrete 6

EX

I and three-dimensional

will be able to produce

with

DTS

CD.

be

DSP

surround

The

DSP a varietyofhigh quality adjustable sound fields. like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", "THEATER", almost any kindofprogram source

DVD

6-channel

If you

ownaDVD allows youtoobtain the full surround sound impactofDVD source material featuring multi-channelencoding. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambience is

far superior to what can be achieved

In

sound systems.

ACTIVE

ACTIVEEOmode will produce a more dynamic sound qualityinany condition EO

is turned on during Dolby Digital

SPEAKER

The

SPEAKEREOfunction will automaticallydetect the various features

of eacll speaker and etrectively creales a stereoscopic sound effect.

Remote

Some of the remote controls have

UniversallR

In

addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied

receiver can also operate almost

a

1.

and video components Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected

RF

remote

YOLI

can remote control The controllable range of the remote control is not influenced by surroundings suchasdistance oranobstruction.

RDS

(Radio

The receiverisequipped withanRDS convenient tuning functions presetupto 40 name display,toshow and

PTY

(Program

Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you

modes

(Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates

"STADIUM"

and "DISCO"

Itiscompatiblewith

input

player equipped

with

6-channel output, this receiver

with

conventional surround

EO

You

can enjoyamore impressive sound

and

DTS

effect

playback.

when ACTIVE

EO

control

two

kindsofsignal

(/nfraRed)

signal

operate the receiver by sendingRFremote signal from the

Data

RDS

search to let you tune stations by program type.

TYpe)

remote

(For

VR-6010

System)

stations broadcasting different programs; station

you the nameofthe current broadcast station,

search

control

all

of your remote controllable audio

only)

tuner

(For

the

U.K,

only)

RDS

(For

tuner that provides several

Auto Memory. to automatically

the

U,K.

only)

want

with

to hear.

this

Multi

channel

(SRS

Circle

SRS

Circle Surround ing in the channel. surround sound playback from astereo sourceorconventional surround-encoded video source digital sound/DTS multi-channel sound you can listen to audio your multi-speakers SRS

Circle Surround

surround

Surround

CS-6

1™ system, enabling youtolisten to realistic. multi-

sound

II

Ce)CS

lI™

improves on its predecessor

CDs.

MDs. Broadcast and HomeTheater using

You

will discover a

II

You

)

already

with

your multi-speakers.

new

CS-5

1™ result-

enJoy

listening to Dolby

type of sound through

Now

Names

and

functionsofparts

Main

unit

(For VR·60701

Speaker indicators indicator indicator indicators

MUTE

CLIP Input mode

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Listen mode indicators

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LOUDNESS

CS.

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RDS

indicators

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OR

Indicator

o POWER ON/OFF key

(For KRF·X9060DI Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.

G ON/STANDBY

(For KRF·X9060DI Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY when

POWERisturned

the STANDBY

G POWER

(For VR·60701 Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY STANDBY

<!:J

key

indicator

ON/STANDBY

indicator

ON

<!:J

key

e A SPEAKERS B keys

Use

to turn the AlB speakers ON/OFF.

o THX

key

Use to switch the status of

THX.

o SPEAKER EO key

Use to select

G

Surround THX Lights when the receiverisin SPEAKER EO Lights when the receiverisin EO

mode. ACTIVE EO Lights when the receiverisin mode. DOLBY DIGITAL Lights when the receiverisin Digital mode.

indicators

indicator

SPEAKER

indicator

EO's setting.

the

THX

the

SPEAKER

the

ACTIVE

the Dolby

-CUJ

-~

-00

-em

-iJll

mode.

-~

EO

-~

DTS

indicator Lights when the receiverisin CSnindicator Lights when the receiverisin SURROUNDIImode.

G ACTIVE EO

Use to select

Q DSP key

Use

Q STEREO key

Use to switch the listen mode to

El

INPUT MODE key

Use to switch between the full auto, digital and

o DIMMER

Use to select the Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

key

ACTIVE

to

select

any

analog inputs.

key

of the

REC

o VOLUME CONTROL o MUTE

key

Usetotemporarily mute the sound.

the

DTS

the

EO's setting.

DSP

mode

STEREO.

MODE. -lliJ

knob

e PHONES jack

Use for headphone listening.

~

Input

Selector keys

(DVD/6CH,

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE)

Use to select input sources

CD/DVD,

PHONO, TUNER,

-Q[)

mode.

-00

CIRCLE

-CW

-00

-l$J

-~

-em

-~

e SOUND

Use to adjust the sound quality

ence effects.

f9

BAND Use to select the broadcast band.

(JJ)

AUTO key

Use to select the autoormanual tuning mode.

(JJ)

TONE key

Use to switch the status of

fi)

MEMORY key -Q.[)

Use to store radio stationsinthe preset

memory.

~

SETUP

Use to select the speakers' settings etc

fJ

A/v

Use for selectionadjustments during SOUND, SETUP

fl)

MULTI

Use to control avariety of settings.

If)

LISTEN MODE Usetoselect the listening mode.

a;

AV jacks

~

AV Use to switch the input toAVAUX

key

keys

and

PRESET

CONTROL

AUX(SVIDEO, VIDEO, L·AUDIO-R)

AUX

key

CHANNEL functions.

knob

and

TONE

control.

-Q[)

the ambi-

-~

-iJ9J

-~

-(JjJ

-CW

-~

-Q[;

While the standby indicatorislit. a small amount of power is supplied

to the system to back Under the condition, the system unit.

EN

6

up

the memory.

Thisiscalled standby mode.

canbeturnedONby remote control

C~nn8ction

The

powerinthis equipment will notbecompletely cut off from the

wall outlet when the main switchisturned

~'t'POWtR;ON/OFF

key (for

KRF-X9060D)

OFF.

AC

Names

and

functionsofparts

Remote

This remote control unit setup codes Only remote control RC-R0813

control

unit

(RC-R0813)

canbeuse not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood productsbysetting the appropriate manufacturer's

(VR-6070)

hasRFremote signal

(

and

(RC-R0814)

(KRF-X9060D)

-CSl

o

LCD

(Liquid Crystal Display)

6 LEARN key

Use to memorize the operation of the other remote controls

Q REMOTE

SAT,VCR,TV,

Usetoselect the components registered at the respective

MODE

Input

keys (DVD,

OTHERS)

CBl,

-~

DSS/

-~

Q Numeric keys -::ll:,

Provide functions identicaltothose of the originaIremote control supplied withthe component you

9 INPUT

Use to switch between the full auto. digital and analog input

e STEREO key

Usetoswitch the listen mode to

o

CH

Use to select the channels

~~I

WheninDVD function

o

TV

Use wheninTV

o TOP

Use to operate the

SET UP key

Use to select the speakers' settings etc.

ll1)

Joystick ENTER

Use to operate other components.

MULTI

Usetocontrol a variety of settings. Usetooperate other components.

P.CALL

~

Use for selection adjustments during SOUND, SETUPand

are

controlling.

MODE

key

+/- keys

DVDI~keys

CONTROL keys

MENU

player operations. these keys

as

skip keys

operation.

key

CONTROL

I~~

/DOWN~and P.CALL/UP

PRESET

DVD

component

A/~

channel functions

-cr::

-~

STEREO

-cv:

-cw

~

-~

mPAGE

b./'V

Use to operate the

key

DVD

component.

o OSD key

Use to operate the

e

TUNING

Use to operate the tuner mode If

source, these keys functionassearch keys.

In

DISC SEL key

Usetooperate other components.

INPUT SEL key

Use to operate other components.

~/~

CD.MDor

DVD

component

keys

TAPEisselectedasthe input

o DISC SKIP key

IfCDis

selectedasthe input

functionsasthe multi-CD player disc

A/B

key

If

TAPEisselectedasthe input source, this

A

and

f!J

B deck of a double cassette deck.

INPUT

SELECTOR PHONO,TUNER, VIDEO 1,VIDEO2,VIDEO3, MD/TAPE, AV AUX)

Use to select the input sources

keys

G LOUDNESS key

Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.

o SOURCE

Use to turn the other components ON/OFF

o POWER

Use to turn the receiver ON/OFF.

(1)

RECEIVER key

Use to return to the operation of the receiver.

$

THX

Use to sWitch the status of

f1J

LISTEN

Use to select the listening mode.

(J)

ACTIVE EO key

Use to select

€!

SPEAKEREOkey

Use to select

key

<!>

key

<!>

key

MODE

b./'V

ACTIVE SPEAKER

source,

(DVD/6CH, CD/DVD,

THX.

keys

EO's setting.

this

skip

key

key.

-~

-eli,

-~

-lli

-:.n.

If the

name the receiver and on the the this manualisindicatedin parentheses.

@)

DSP

Use to select any of the

€1

MUTE

Use to temporarily mute the sound.

~

VOLUME

Use to adjust the receiver volume.

€1

MENU

Use to operate other components.

SOUND

Use to adjust thesound quality and theambience effects

~

RETURN key

Use to operate other components.

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~/II

IfCDis

functions

is

IfMDorTAPEkey

this key functions

BAND key

Use to select the broadcast band.

$

~key

Use to operate other components.

FLIP

Usetooperate other components.

G

DIMMER

Usetoadjust the brightness of the display.

II

key

Use to operate other components.

G.

key

If

CD,

source, this key functions

AUTO

Usetoselect the autoormanual tuning mode.

el

TONE key

Use to switch the status of

G)

BASS BOOST key

Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range.

of a functionisdifferent on

name

of the

remote

MODE

key

+/- keys

key

key -Oil

key

selectedasthe input source, this key

as

the play/pause key

is

selectedasinputsource,

as

the play

key

MD, or

TAPE

IS selected

key

remote

control key

DSP

mode.

key.

as

the stop key.

TONE

control,

in

-00

-WJ

-00

-~

the input

-Q[)

-CllJ

control.

-em

Names

and

functionsofparts

Remote

This remote control unit setup codes.

control

unit

(RC-R0815)

canbeused notonly for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's

(KRF-X9060D)

(For

the

U.K.

only)

-CB::

o--.J-I----r-~

o

LCD

(Liquid Crystal Display)

e LEARN key -mJ

Use to memorize the operation of the other remote controls.

€)

REMOTE VCR,

Use to select the components registered at

the respective input.

e

Numeric

Provide functions identical to those of the original remotecontrol supplied withthe com-

ponent you

e

INPUT

Use to switch between the full auto, digital and

e STEREO key

Use to switch the listen mode to

o CH

Use to select the channels.

~DVD~keys

WheninDVD function

Q

TV

Use wheninTV

o

TOP

Use to operate the

SET UP key

Use to select the speakers' settings etc.

MODE

TV,

MODE

analog input.

+1-

keys

as

CONTROL keys

MENU

keys (DVD, CD, CBLISAT,

OTHERS)

keys

are

controlling.

key

player operations, these keys

skip keys.

operation.

key

DVD

-Clil

-CllJ

-00

STEREO.

component.

-~

e Joystick

ENTER

Use to operate other components.

MULTI

CONTROL

Use to control a varietyofsettings. Use to operate other components.

P,CALL~IDOWN

..

Use for selection adjustments during SOUND, SETUPand

o

PTYkey

Use for

PTY

PRESET search,

1..1"

... and P.CALL/UP

channel functions.

-CUJ

~

-ell)

-~

PAGE

DOWN

Use

to operate the

RDS DISP key -eli:

Use to receive

PAGE UP

Use to operate the

RDS

DVD

component.

broadcast.

DVD

component.

G OSD key

Use to operate the

e

TUNING

Use If source, these keys function

ID

DISC

Use to operate other components,

INPUT

Use to operate other components.

......1

to operate the tuner mode.

CD,

MD or

SEl

key

SEL key

DVD

keys

component.

as

search keys.

....

TAPEisselectedasthe input

e DISC SKIP key

IfCDis

selectedasthe

functionsasthe

AlB

key

,nAPEisselectedasthe input source, this A

and

o INPUT

o LOUDNESS key -ell:

B deck of a double cassette deck.

SELECTOR PHONO,TUNER, VIDEO1,VIDEO 2, MD/TAPE, AV AUXI

Use

to select the Input sources.

Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.

Input

source,

multi-CD player disc skip

keys (DVD/6CH, CD/DVD,

this

VIDEO

key

key.

-00

o SOURCE 6 key

Use to turn the other components ONIOFF

G POWER 6 key

Use to turn the receiver ON/OFF.

eI

RECEIVER key

Use to returnto the operationof the receiver.

~

THX key

Use to switch the status of

f1J

LISTEN

MODE

Use to select the listening mode.

@)

ACTIVE EO key -C'll;

Use to select

61\7

ACTIVE

THX.

keys

EO's setting,

-m:;

-OC

-IJ:§:)

If

the

name the receiver and on the this manualisindicatedin parentheses,

fl) SPEAKER EO key -Cll,

Use to select

$ DSP

Use to select

f'1)

MUTE

Use to temporarily mute the sound

Qi

VOLUME

Use to adjust the receiver volume.

I!li

MENU

Use to operate other components.

SOUND

Use

to adjust thesound quality

ence effects.

lii

RETURN key

Use to operate other components.

G ..

III

IfCDis functions

If

MDorTAPE keyisselectedasinputsource,

this key functions

BAND key -:J.gJ

is

3,

Use to select the broadcast band.

G

...

key

Use to operate other components

FLIP

Use

to operate other components

fj

DIMMER

Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

II

key

Use to operate other components.

G.

key

If

CD,

J source, this key functions

AUTO

Use to select the auto or manual tuning

mode.

~

TONE key

Use

to switch the status of

@)

BASS BOOST key

Use

to select the maximum adjustment set-

ting for the low frequency range.

of a functionisdifferent on

the

name

of the

MODE

key

SPEAKER

key

anyofthe

key

+1-

keys

key

key -Q§:

selectedasthe inputsource, this key

as

the play/pause key.

key

MD, or

TAPEisselectedasthe input

key

remote

EO's setting. DSP

as

the play key.

control key

as

the stop key.

TONE

mode

and

control,

in

-~

-c::u:

-[]jJ

the ambi-

-~

-Q2:

-lJ].

control.

-c::u:

Setting

Make When connecting to refer to the instruction manuals supplied nents you are connecting.

not

Do connections are completed.

Notes 1Besure to insert

imperfect, sound may notbeproducedorthere willbenOise

2Besure to remove the power

or unplugging any connec\lOn cords Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord i1nd

Illily dilmilge the unit

3 Do not COllnect power cords from components whose power con-

sumpt,ollislarger than whatisindicated on theACoutletatthe of this unit

Analog

Audio connections are made using stereo audio signal illan"analog" form. This means the audio signal correspondstothe actual audiooftwo have 2plugs on each end, one red forthe right channel the left channel These cables source unit. or

Microcomputer

If operationisnot possibleoran though computer referring to "In case of difficulty"

up

the

system

connectionsasshowninthe following pages.

connect

the

related system components, be sure

the

power

all

connection cords securelyIftheir connections

cordtoa wall outlet until all

cor'a

from theACoutlet before plugging

with

the

can

cause malfunctions

connections

RCA

pin cords These cables transfer channels. These cables usually

are

availableatyour local electronics retailer

usually packed together with the

and

one white for

malfunction

all

connections have been made properly, reset the micro-

erroneous display appears, even

compo-

are

inference.

rear

-)§:,

Input

mode

settings

CD/DVD, VIDEO2,VIDEO 3

for digital audio input

The initial factory settings for audio signal playbackfor CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are full auto.

To

use the analog audio inputfor playback instead (if, forexample, you have connected a the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode. After completing connections and turningonthe receiver, followthe steps below.

VCR

EI

I~====::;-I

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and

tothe VIDEO 2or VIDEO 3input), you

INPUT MODE

DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks

analog audio input.

~J

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must

set

o

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=

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t---=--

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o Use the Input Selector

or

DVD/6CH.

fJ)

Press the INPUT MODE key.

Each

press switches

In

DTS play mode

I FULL AUTO (digital input. analog input)

C

:g.

DIGITAL

MANUAL

~~~soo

keys

to select CD/DVD,VIDEO2,VIDEO 3

the

setting as follows:

(digital Input)

~(QQ9

~

CAUTION

Be

sure to adhere to

blocked causing damageorfire hazard,

• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit

• Leave some space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal toorgreater than, shown below

Top

panel:50cm

the

following.orproper ventilation will be

Side

panel:10cm

Back

panel:

10 cm

In

CD/DVD, VIDEO2,VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play mode

r

FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)

:,g

DIGITAL

@

6CH

[

.

~.

ANALOG (analog input)

Digital input:

Select this setting to play digital signals from a player

Analog input:

Select this setting to play analog signals fromacassette deck, or

record player

Auto detect:

In

"FULL AUTO" mode (AUTO DETECT indicator light receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Priorityisgiven to digital signal during input mode selection. The receiver will select theinput mode during playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM,

DTS) indicatoronthe displaywill lightupwhen digital signalisdetected. If the input signalisanalog, the ANALOG indicator will light To

keep the receiver settothe currently selected listening mode, use the INPUT MODE key to select "DIGITAL MANUAL" (manual sound). However, even when this settingisselected, there may casesinwhich the listening modeISselected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal dependingonthe combination of

listening mode and source signal. If the INPUT MODE keyispressed quickly, sound may not produced Press the INPUT MODE key again

MANUAL

INPUT (DVD/6CH input)

and the speaker setting.

(digital input)

and

DVD,

CD,orLD

up),

listening mode automatically

The

OPTICAL

and

COAXIAL

VCR,

the

up.

be

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your monitor recording components.

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connections

components

use

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when connecting

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and

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Audio inputs

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Audio

IN/OUT

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component

with

digital

audio

outputs

DVD

playerorLD

DVD playerorLD

shouldbeconnectedtothe

player

OUT

VIDEO 2orVIDEO 3 jacks.

Seuingupthe

system

Digftalconnec#ons

The digitalinjacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect format digital signals.

If you have connected any digital

components

to the receiver, be suretoread

components

the"

capableofoutputting

Input

mode

settings"

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section carefully. -

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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

Component with DTS,

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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

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to

the VIDEO 3jacks.

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RF

digital demodulator (DEM-9991 (sold separately)

Optical fiber cable

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CD or DVD player

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

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Next. connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver, Connect the video signal and analog audio signalstothe VIDEO 2orVIDEO 3 jacks, (See "Connecting video components".)

anLDplayer

with

a DIGITALRFOUT, connect theLDplayer to the KENWOODRFdigital demodulator IDEM-9991Dl.

PCM OUT

LD player

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video

components

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,

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connecting

theTVto

the

COMPONENT jacks,besuretoconnect

all

the

other

componentstothe

COMPONENT jacks.

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lip

the

system

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If you have connected a DVD playertothe receiver

player

(6-channel

input)

with

digital connection,besuretoread the

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room

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(Room

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PRE

OUT

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in

the example

system

connections

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Center speaker

Subwoofer

Surround Back

speakers

L R

Surround speakers

L R

Front speakers

L R

- Connecting a speaker cord directly to a

- To use

-If

- This connection is available for listening in

the

PRE

OUT

you choose "6ch AMP SB", sound

jacks, press only the SPEAKERS A keytothe ON position.

PRE

will

be heard

OUT

ROOM

Jack

will not produce any sound

from

the

PRE

B.

OUT Surround Back

from

Left

the speaker.

speaker (monoraul) only.

Settingupthe

system

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the

speakers

Surround Speakers

(Be

sure to connect both

surround speakers)

Right

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Surround Back/Subwoofer

Use this terminalityou wish to connect to a Surround Back speaker with the SETUP of "6cll AMP SB" or to connect to a Subwoofer speaker with the SETUP of "6ch AMP SW".

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the

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Center speaker: Place front

sound image playback

Surround

behind. the listening positionateven heights. approximately 1meter above the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate sound

motion

Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Surround back speakers. Place the surround back left and fight

speakers behind the listening position at the same heightasthe side surround speakers

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- Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminalisnot fully secured

- Never short circuit the +

-If

the left and rightspeakers cords are connected unnatural speakers correctly

Speaker

After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the

rear panelofthe receiver, connect speakers ance ratings. Using speakers indicatedon the rear panelofthe receiver could resultinmalfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver.

with

impedance

plugs

(For

the

U.S.A.

and

Canada)

&;v

and

- speaker cords

are

with

ambiguousacoustic imaging.Besure to connect the

connected inverselyorthe speaker

reversed polarity, the sound will

with

arated impedance other than that

matching imped-

- Although the ideal surround system consistsofall listed above, if you can divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you have available -

Channel

(Except

The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevailsinthe area to which the systemisshipped However, if the

be

current channel space setting does not match the settinginthe where the systemistobeused, for instance when you move trom area receptionofAM/FM change the channel space setting in accordance referring to the following table.

space

for

the

1 or area 2 showninthe following table or vice versa, proper

U.S.A,

1

American countries

2 Other countries

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don't

have a center speaker or asubwoofer, you

switching

U.S.A.,

Canada,

U,K.,

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Australia)

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screwdriver or other pointed tool. then turn the power

OFF

by pressing the POWER key before moving the

area

With a small

all

again.

Kenwood VR-6070, KRF-X90600 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual