Kenwood KRF-X9060D User Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

VR-6070

KRF-X9060D

INSTR UCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.

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.

B60-5183-00 01 MA (K, P, T, M, Y, X) 0110

Before applying the power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe

operation.

U.S.A. and Canada........................................... AC 120 V only

Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only

Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only

China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only

Other countries .......... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable*

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

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

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the
moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted
is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too
short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
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 a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

* AC voltage selection

The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the
setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it
must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction.

AC voltage selector switch

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

AC 220-

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

Note:

Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

AC 110­120V~

240V~

Safety precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 EN­CLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI­ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES­ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM­PANYING THE APPLIANCE.

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Before applying the power

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Preparations

Operations

Remote Control

Before applying the power .............................. 2

Safety precautions ............................................. 2

Unpacking .......................................................... 3

How to use this manual ..................................... 4

Special features ................................................. 5

Names and functions of parts ......................... 6

Main Unit ........................................................... 6

Remote control unit (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and

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

Remote control unit (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D)

(For the U.K. only) ..................................................

Setting up the system........................................ 9

Connecting audio components ........................ 10

Connecting video components ........................ 11

Digital connections .......................................... 12

Connecting video components

(COMPONENT VIDEO) .................................... 13

Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input)..... 14

Connecting the speakers .................................15

Connecting the terminals ................................ 16

Connecting to another room (ROOM B) ......... 17

PRE OUT connections ..................................... 18

Connecting the RF antenna and external

IR Repeater (For VR-6070 only) ....................... 19

Connecting to the AV AUX jacks ..................... 20

Connecting the antennas ................................. 20

Connecting the system control ....................... 21

Preparing the remote control .......................... 22

RF remote control function (For

VR-6070 only

) ....

Preparing for surround sound ....................... 23

Speaker settings .............................................. 23

Normal playback.............................................. 26

Preparing for playback ..................................... 26

Listening to a source component ....................26

Adjusting the sound .........................................27

Recording .......................................................... 29

Recording audio (analog sources) ................... 29

Recording video ............................................... 29

Recording audio (digital sources) .................... 29

Listening to radio broadcasts ....................... 30

Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ...................... 30

Using RDS (Radio Data System)

(For the U.K. only) ............................................30

Presetting radio stations manually .................. 30

Receiving preset stations ................................ 31

Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 31
Using the RDS DISP (Display) key

(For the U.K. only) ............................................31

Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO

MEMORY) (For the U.K. only) ......................... 32

Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search)

(For the U.K. only) ............................................32

Ambience effects .............................................33

Surround modes .............................................. 33

Surround play ................................................... 36

DVD 6-channel playback .................................. 37

Convenient functions .......................................38

Basic remote control operations for other

components....................................................... 41

Registering setup codes for other

components ..................................................... 41

Operating other components .......................... 42

Storing the remote control code of

the other components ..................................... 42

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

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

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

(For the U.K. only) ............................................44

CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder

operations ........................................................ 45

Other components’ operations ....................... 46

In case of difficulty.......................................... 48

Specifications .................................................. 50

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Remote Control

Additional

Information

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present.

FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)

RF remote antenna (1)
(For VR-6070 only)

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For VR-6070

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
RC-R0813

For KRF-X9060D

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
RC-R0814

For KRF-X9060D
(For the U.K. only)

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
RC-R0815

*AC plug adaptor (1)

*Use to adapt the plug on the power

cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where use
is necessary.)

If any acccessories 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 shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that
you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to
move or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

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Before applying the power

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 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” (trouble­shooting) and “Specifications”.

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.

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.

As an ENERGY STAR
tion has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

This product can save energy. Saving energy re-

duces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

®

Partner, Kenwood Corpora-

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 for
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, there 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 the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 radio / TV technician for help.

For the U.S.A.

FCC Compliance Notice

Audio-video Receiver, VR-6070
These devices comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

KENWOOD U.S.A. CORPORATION

2201 East Dominguez St., Long Beach, CA 90801-5745

Telephone: [phone]

For Canada

IC (Industry Canada) Notice

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only
signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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.

• Input selector settings.

• Picture output.

• Speaker ON/OFF.

• Volume level.

• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level.

• TONE ON/OFF.

• LOUDNESS ON/OFF.

• Dimmer level.

• MD/TAPE settings.

• RF-BAND. (VR-6070 only)

• Listen mode setting.

• Speaker settings.

• SW RE-MIX ON/OFF.

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• Distance setting.

• Bass peak level.

• Input mode setting.

• Midnight mode setting.

• PRO LOGIC II mode setting.

• CS II mode setting.

• Broadcast band.

• Frequency setting.

• Preset stations.

• Tuning mode.

• THX mode.

• ACTIVE EQ mode.

• SPEAKER EQ mode.

• DSP mode.

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.

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! ‹

THX Surround EX

THX Surround EX is an extension of THX which was jointly developed
by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories. It allows you to experience
a new dimension of depth, spacious ambience and sound localization
to home theater audio.
This system features Re-equalization (Re-EQ), Timbre Matching, Adap­tive Decorrelation, Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker Position
Time Synchronization, which reproduces similar cinematic effects in
the home environment.

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 original recording.
For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie sound­tracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.

Dolby PRO LOGIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessor
PRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allows
the 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
space from music CD. When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy
the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound.

DTS-ES

The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) is a 6.1-channel
Discrete Surround format which is extended to DTS-ES Discrete 6.1,
DTS-Matrix 6.1 and DTS NEO:6. It is a 6.1 channel expanded from 5.1
surround which includes an additional surround-center channel developed
within surround-left and surround-right. DTS-ES will be able to produce
the original sound recorded similar to the theatrical effects.
In the DTS-ES mode, the 5.1 or 6.1 channel digital input from a DTS CD,
LD or DVD disc (carrying the “DTS” or “DTS-ES” marking) can be
played in Digital Surround.
Important:
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 the
digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.

Multi channel surround sound
(SRS Circle Surround

SRS Circle Surround II ™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ result­ing in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi­channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional
surround-encoded video source. You already enjoy listening to Dolby
digital sound/DTS multi-channel sound with your multi-speakers. Now
you can listen to audio CDs, MDs, Broadcast and Home Theater using
your multi-speakers. You will discover a new type of sound through
SRS Circle Surround II .

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and three-dimensional

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 during Dolby Digital and DTS playback.

SPEAKER EQ

The SPEAKER EQ function will automatically detect the various features
of each speaker and effectively creates a stereoscopic sound effect.

Remote control

Some of the remote controls have two kinds of signal.

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

RF remote signal (For VR-6070 only)

You can operate the receiver by sending RF remote signal from the
remote control. The controllable range of the remote control is not
influenced by surroundings such as distance or an obstruction.

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For the U.K. only)

The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several
convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically
preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station
name display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station;
and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type.

PTY (Program TYpe) search (For the U.K. only)

Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.

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Names and functions of parts

Main unit

POWER

STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

(For VR-6070)

Speaker
indicators

L

CR
LFE

SL S SB SR

Speaker selection indicators
Input channel indicators
Output channel indicators

STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

POWER

-ON –

OFF

PHONES

THX

DVD/6CH

MUTE
indicator

A B CLIP

SW

THX
SPEAKER EQ
ACTIVE EQ

SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ

SP

CLIP
indicator

MUTE

DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS
CS

II

DSP

PHONOCD/DVD

VIDEO 3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

Input mode
indicators

OPTICAL 6CH INPUT
COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs

STEREO

TUNER

MD/TAPE

AUTO DETECT

INPUT MODE

DIMMER

DSP MODE

Display

SOUND

BAND AUTO

TONE

SETUP

MEMORY

DTS

MATRIX

DISCRETE

Listen mode
indicators

DOLBY DIGITAL

STEREO

PRO LOGIC

LOUDNESS

Frequency display
Input display
Preset channel display
Surround mode display

MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE

NEO:6

CS II

RDS indicators

THX

Surround EX

MEMORY
STEREO

DOWN

RDS
PTY

AUTO

TUNED

S VIDEO

AUTO indicator
MEMORY indicator

STEREO indicator
TUNED indicator

VOLUME CONTROL

MUTE

AV AUX

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

UP

1 POWER ON/OFF key

(For KRF-X9060D) £

Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.

2 ON/STANDBY

key

(For KRF-X9060D) £

Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY when
the POWER is turned ON.

STANDBY indicator

2 POWER ON/STANDBY

key

(For VR-6070) £

Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY.

STANDBY indicator

3 A SPEAKERS B keys §

Use to turn the A/B speakers ON/OFF.

4 THX key fl

Use to switch the status of THX.

5 SPEAKER EQ key ¶

Use to select SPEAKER EQ’s setting.

6 Surround indicators

THX indicator ‡

Lights when the receiver is in the THX mode.

SPEAKER EQ indicator •

Lights when the receiver is in the SPEAKER
EQ mode.

ACTIVE EQ indicator •

Lights when the receiver is in the ACTIVE EQ
mode.

DTS indicator fl

Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode.

CS q indicator fl

Lights when the receiver is in the CIRCLE
SURROUND II mode.

7 ACTIVE EQ key ¶

Use to select ACTIVE EQ’s setting.

8 DSP key fl

Use to select any of the DSP mode.

9 STEREO key °

Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO.

0 INPUT MODE key 9

Use to switch between the full auto, digital
and analog inputs.

! DIMMER key

Use to select the REC MODE. ª
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

@ VOLUME CONTROL knob §
# MUTE key ¶

Use to temporarily mute the sound.

$ PHONES jack •

Use for headphone listening.

% Input Selector keys §

(DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, PHONO, TUNER,
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE)

Use to select input sources.

DOLBY DIGITAL indicator fl

Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby
Digital mode.

Standby mode

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 condition, the system can be turned ON by remote control
unit.

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^ SOUND key °

Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambi­ence effects.

& BAND key º

Use to select the broadcast band.

* AUTO key º

Use to select the auto or manual tuning
mode.

( TONE key ¶

Use to switch the status of TONE control.

) MEMORY key º

Use to store radio stations in the preset
memory.

¡ SETUP key £

Use to select the speakers' settings etc.

MM

M

MM

??

?

??

™

/

keys £

Use for selection adjustments during SOUND,

‚

SETUP and PRESET CHANNEL functions.

£ MULTI CONTROL knob £

Use to control a variety of settings.

¢ LISTEN MODE knob fl

Use to select the listening mode.

∞ AV AUX (S VIDEO, VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R)

jacks )

§ AV AUX key )

Use to switch the input to AV AUX.

Connection at POWER ON/OFF key (for KRF-X9060D)

The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC
wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.

Names and functions of parts

Remote control unit (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and (RC-R0814) (KRF-X9060D)

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. Only remote control RC-R0813 has RF remote signal. e

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the receiver and on the remote control,
the name of the remote control key in

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this manual is indicated in parentheses.

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5
6
7
8

9
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LEARN

DVD

CBL

DSS/SAT

REMOTE MODE

VCR

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DISC SEL

DVD/6CH CD/DVD

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

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DSP MODESTEREOINPUT MODE

TV CONTROL

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INPUT

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TOP MENU

MENU

SET UP

SOUND

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P.CALL
/DOWN

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ENTER

MULTI
CONTROL

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PAGE

TUNING

FLIP BAND

A/B AUTO

DISC SKIP

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PHONO

VIDEO 3

INPUT SELECTOR

LOUDNESS

TONE

POWER

RECEIVER

LISTEN MODE

ACTIVE EQ

SPEAKER EQ

VOLUME

P.CALL
/UP

¢

DIMMER

TUNER

MD/TAPE

BASS BOOST

MUTE

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1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
2 LEARN key w

Use to memorize the operation of the other
remote controls.

3 REMOTE MODE keys (DVD, CBL, DSS/

SAT, VCR, TV, OTHERS) q

Use to select the components registered at
the respective input.

4 Numeric keys q

Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote control supplied with the com­ponent you are controlling.

5 INPUT MODE key 9

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

6 STEREO key °

Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO.

7 CH +/- keys

Use to select the channels.

¢ DVD 4 keys

When in DVD player operations, these keys
function as skip keys.

8 TV CONTROL keys

Use when in TV operation.

9 TOP MENU key

Use to operate the DVD component.

SET UP key £

Use to select the speakers’ settings etc.

0 Joystick

ENTER

Use to operate other components.

MULTI CONTROL C/D £

Use to control a variety of settings.
Use to operate other components.

P.CALL 4 /DOWN 2 and P.CALL/UP ¢
3 ⁄

Use for selection adjustments during SOUND,
SET UP and PRESET channel functions.

! 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 SEL key

Use to operate other components.

INPUT SEL key

Use to operate other components.

% DISC SKIP key

If CD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key.

A/B key

If TAPE is selected as the input source, this is
A and B deck of a double cassette deck.

^ INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD/6CH, CD/DVD,

PHONO, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,
MD/TAPE, AV AUX) §

Use to select the input sources.

& LOUDNESS key ¶

Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.

* SOURCE

Use to turn the other components ON/OFF.

( POWER

Use to turn the receiver ON/OFF.

) RECEIVER key

Use to return to the operation of the receiver.

¡ THX key fl

Use to switch the status of THX.

™ LISTEN MODE %/fi keys fl

Use to select the listening mode.

£ ACTIVE EQ key ¶

Use to select ACTIVE EQ’s setting.

¢ SPEAKER EQ key ¶

Use to select SPEAKER EQ’s setting.

key

key £

∞ DSP MODE key fl

Use to select any of the DSP mode.

§ MUTE key ¶

Use to temporarily mute the sound.

¶ VOLUME +/- keys §

Use to adjust the receiver volume.

• MENU key

Use to operate other components.

SOUND key °

Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambi­ence effects.

ª RETURN key

Use to operate other components.

º 3/8 key

If CD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the play/pause key.
If MD or TAPE key is selected as input source,
this key functions as the play key.

BAND key º

Use to select the broadcast band.

⁄ 2 key

Use to operate other components.

FLIP key

Use to operate other components.

¤ DIMMER key ‚

Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

8 key

Use to operate other components.

‹ 7 key

If CD, MD, or TAPE is selected as the input
source, this key functions as the stop key.

AUTO key º

Use to select the auto or manual tuning
mode.

› TONE key ¶

Use to switch the status of TONE control.

fi BASS BOOST key ¶

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

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Names and functions of parts

Remote control unit (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) (For the U.K. only)

This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s
setup codes. r

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∞

§

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ª
º

⁄
¤

‹

If the name of a function is different on
the receiver and on the remote control,

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the name of the remote control key in

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this manual is indicated in parentheses.

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3

4

5
6
7
8

9
0

!

@
#

$
%

^
&

SOURCE

LEARN

DVD

CBL/SAT

REMOTE MODE

VCRCDTV

OTHERS THX

1

4

7

+10

¢

+

DVD

4

-

CH

4

OSD RETURN

1¡ 2 6

INPUT SEL

DISC SEL
DVD/6CH CD/DVD

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

AV AU X

3

2

6

5

9

8

+100

0

DSP MODESTEREOINPUT MODE

TV CONTROL

+

VOL.

INPUT

-

SEL

TOP MENU

MENU

SET UP

SOUND

™

P.CALL
/DOWN

™£

ENTER

MULTI
CONTROL

™

PAGE DOWN

PAGE U P

PTY

RDS DISP

TUNING

FLIP BAND

A/B AUTO

DISC SKIP

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PHONO

VIDEO 3

INPUT SELECTOR

LOUDNESS

TONE

POWER

RECEIVER

LISTEN MODE

ACTIVE EQ

SPEAKER EQ

MUTE

VOLUME

P.CALL
/UP

¢

DIMMER

TUNER

MD/TAPE

BASS BOOST

+

-

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1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
2 LEARN key w

Use to memorize the operation of the other
remote controls.

3 REMOTE MODE keys (DVD, CD, CBL/SAT,

VCR, TV, OTHERS) q

Use to select the components registered at
the respective input.

4 Numeric keys q

Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote control supplied with the com­ponent you are controlling.

5 INPUT MODE key 9

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

6 STEREO key °

Use to switch the listen mode to STEREO.

7 CH +/- keys

Use to select the channels.

¢ DVD 4 keys

When in DVD player operations, these keys
function as skip keys.

8 TV CONTROL keys

Use when in TV operation.

9 TOP MENU key

Use to operate the DVD component.

SET UP key £

Use to select the speakers’ settings etc.

0 Joystick

ENTER

Use to operate other components.

MULTI CONTROL C/D £

Use to control a variety of settings.
Use to operate other components.

P.CALL 4 /DOWN 2 and P.CALL/UP ¢
3 ⁄

Use for selection adjustments during SOUND,
SET UP and PRESET channel functions.

! PTY key ¤

Use for PTY search.

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8

PAGE DOWN

Use to operate the DVD component.

RDS DISP key ⁄

Use to receive RDS broadcast.

PAGE UP

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 SEL key

Use to operate other components.

INPUT SEL key

Use to operate other components.

% DISC SKIP key

If CD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key.

A/B key

If TAPE is selected as the input source, this is
A and B deck of a double cassette deck.

^ INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD/6CH, CD/DVD,

PHONO, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,
MD/TAPE, AV AUX) §

Use to select the input sources.

& LOUDNESS key ¶

Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.

* SOURCE

Use to turn the other components ON/OFF.

( POWER

Use to turn the receiver ON/OFF.

) RECEIVER key

Use to return to the operation of the receiver.

¡ THX key fl

Use to switch the status of THX.

™ LISTEN MODE %/fi keys fl

Use to select the listening mode.

£ ACTIVE EQ key ¶

Use to select ACTIVE EQ’s setting.

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key £

¢ SPEAKER EQ key ¶

Use to select SPEAKER EQ’s setting.

∞ DSP MODE key fl

Use to select any of the DSP mode.

§ MUTE key ¶

Use to temporarily mute the sound.

¶ VOLUME +/- keys §

Use to adjust the receiver volume.

• MENU key

Use to operate other components.

SOUND key °

Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambi­ence effects.

ª RETURN key

Use to operate other components.

º 3/8 key

If CD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the play/pause key.
If MD or TAPE key is selected as input source,
this key functions as the play key.

BAND key º

Use to select the broadcast band.

⁄ 2 key

Use to operate other components.

FLIP key

Use to operate other components.

¤ DIMMER key ‚

Use to adjust the brightness of the display.

8 key

Use to operate other components.

‹ 7 key

If CD, MD, or TAPE is selected as the input
source, this key functions as the stop key.

AUTO key º

Use to select the auto or manual tuning
mode.

› TONE key ¶

Use to switch the status of TONE control.

fi BASS BOOST key ¶

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

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

Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are

1.
imperfect, sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference.

2. 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.

3. 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 channel 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”. i

CAUTION

Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be
blocked causing damage or fire 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 to or greater than, shown
below.

Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm

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.

To use the analog audio input for playback instead (if, for example, you
have connected a VCR to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 input), you must set
the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode.
After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow the
steps below.

INPUT MODE

Input Selector

1 Use the Input Selector keys to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

or DVD/6CH.

2 Press the INPUT MODE key.

Each press switches the setting as follows:

In DTS play mode

1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)
2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input)

In CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH play mode

1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input)
2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input)
3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input)
4 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 listening mode and source signal.
If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be
produced. Press the INPUT MODE key again.

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Setting up the system

Connecting audio components

SYSTEM CONTROL
jacks

&

Shape of AC outlets

U.S.A. and Canada

U.K.

Australia

Other countries

To AC wall outlet

GND

L

RLR

IN IN

PHONO

CD/DVD

REC OUT PLAY IN

MD/TAPE

OUT

IN

OUT

CD or DVD player

Cassette deck or
MD recorder

10

Moving coil (MC) cartridge
record player cannot be used
directly from the receiver unit. It
can only be used when another

OUT

equalizer amplifier is connected.

Record player

EN

Setting up the system

Connecting video components

S Video jacks

About the S VIDEO
jacks

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEOINVIDEO

DVD MONITOR

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

IN

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3

VIDEO

PLAY INPLAY INPLAY INREC OUT

S VIDEO

Use the S VIDEO jacks to
make connections to
video components with
S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks.

If 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.

Monitor TV

VIDEO
IN

Video inputs

Video
IN/OUT

OUT

IN
Video inputs and outputs

(Yellow RCA pin cords)

OUT

OUT

(Yellow RCA pin cords)

Video deck

DVD player or LD player

DVD player or LD player

IN

OUT
Audio inputs

and outputs

OUT

OUT

A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks.

Audio
IN/OUT

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EN

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. 9

COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
(AUDIO)

RF digital
demodulator
(DEM-9991D)
(sold separately)

COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL

VIDEO

2

DVD/
6CH

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO 3

MONITORCD/DVD

DIGITAL OUT

Optical fiber cable

Optical
fiber cable

Optical fiber cable

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)

MD player

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

Component with DTS,
Dolby Digital, or PCM
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Connect the video signal and digital
audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks.
(See “Connecting video components”.)

!

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

CD or DVD player

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

Component with DTS,
Dolby Digital, or PCM
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

Connect the video signal and analog
audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
(See “Connecting video components”.)

!

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 KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D).
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”.)

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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.

VIDEO

3
IN

DVD

IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

CR

CB

Y

MONITOR OUT

CRCB

Monitor TV
(with component jacks)

CR IN
CB IN

Y IN

CR OUT

DVD player (with component jacks)

CB OUT

Y OUT

• Connect to the VIDEO cord.

Video Recorder, DVD Recorder,
Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player

CR OUT

(with component jacks)

CB OUT

Y OUT

When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks.

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EN

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. 9

OUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

VIDEOINVIDEO

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL

VIDEO

2

DVD/
6CH

DIGITAL IN

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

PLAY INPLAY IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3

VIDEO 3

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD MONITOR

FRONT

SURROUND

DVD/6CH INPUT

OPTICAL

MONITORCD/DVD

DIGITAL OUT

ROOM B

OUT

CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

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VIDEO OUT
(Yellow RCA
pin cord)

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
(AUDIO)

DVD player

FRONT
OUT L/R

S VIDEO
OUT

SURROUND
OUT L/R

CENTER
OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT

S VIDEO cord

EN

Setting up the system

Connecting the speakers

Surround Speakers

(Be sure to connect both
surround speakers)

Right

Surround Back/Subwoofer

Use this terminal it you wish to
connect to a Surround Back
speaker with the SETUP of
“6ch AMP SB” or to connect
to a Subwoofer speaker with
the SETUP of “6ch AMP SW”.

Left

Powered

subwoofer

SURROUND

GRAY

BLUE

+

SU

O

R

R

BW

U

S

PURPLE

/

K

BAC

D

N

U

R

FE

O

O

-

RL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

GREENWHITERED

+

FRONT B

RL

-

++

RLCENTERFRONT A

--

Right

Front Speakers A

Left

Center

Speaker

Right

Front Speakers B

Left

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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.

Speaker placement

Center speaker

Front speakers
(L,R)

Surround
speakers
(L,R)

Front 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 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 speakers : Place the surround back left and right

speakers behind the listening position at the same height as the side
surround speakers.

• 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 possible surround repro­duction from the speakers you have available. £

Subwoofer

Listening
position

Surround
back speakers
(SBL/SBR)

• Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured.

• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.

• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker

cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be
unnatural 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.

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Channel space switching

(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., and Australia)

The space between radio channels has been set to the one that
prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the
current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area
where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from
area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper
reception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case,
change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by
referring to the following table.

Area

U.S.A., Canada and South FM: 100 kHz

1

American countries AM: 10 kHz

2 Other countries

50us

75us

AM 9kHz

AM 10kHz

FM50kHz

FM100kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE

Turn the power OFF by pressing the POWER key before moving the
switch level. Move switch lever to match your area with a small
screwdriver or other pointed tool, then turn the power on again.

CHANNEL

Space Frequency

FM: 50 kHz

AM: 9 kHz

50us

75us

AM 9kHz

AM 10kHz

FM50kHz

FM100kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

CHANNEL SPACE