Kenwood VRS-6100 User Manual
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VRS-6100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Quick Start Reference
Please read the following pages so that you can enjoy the surround sound at the best
condition.
(These pages give shortcut explanations on how to connect the speaker system to the
receiver, set up the speakers and play a source.)
"Let's play DVD video software" ^&
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.
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Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only
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
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.
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.
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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 setup the remote control, you’ll be able to operate both this
model and your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control
supplied with this model.
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty" (trouble
shooting) 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.
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories
are present.
FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit
(1)
If 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 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.
Batteries (R6/AA)
(2)
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.
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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!
÷ Dolby Digital EX
÷ Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx, Dolby PRO LOGIC II
÷ Dolby Digital
÷ DTS-ES
÷ DTS NEO:6
÷ DTS
÷ DSP Mode
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.
Remote control
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this
receiver can also operate KENWOOD DVD player. Just follow the simple
setup procedure.
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Additi
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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ........................................... 2
Safety precautions ............................................... 2
How to use this manual ............................................. 3
Unpacking .................................................................. 3
Special features ......................................................... 4
Contents .................................................................... 5
Names and functions of parts...................................... 6
Main unit .................................................................... 6
Remote control unit ................................................... 7
Setting up the system ............................ 8
Connecting a DVD player ............... 9
Connecting video components, audio
components ................................. 10
Digital connections ....................... 11
Connecting the speakers ............. 12
Preparations
Connecting the speaker terminals ...
PRE OUT connections .................. 14
Connecting to the FRONT AUX jacks
Connecting the antennas ............. 15
Preparing the remote control ....... 15
Let’s play DVD video software
......................................................... 16
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Remote
Control
ona
Information
Basic remote control operations for other
components .......................................... 34
DVD player operation keys ........... 34
In case of difficulty................................ 35
Specifications ........................................ 37
Operations
Preparing for playback ......................... 18
Speaker settings .......................... 18
Normal playback ................................... 22
Listening to a source component ...
Adjusting the sound ..................... 23
Recording .............................................. 25
Analog sources ..............................
Digital sources ............................... 25
Listening to radio broadcasts .............. 26
Tuning radio stations .................... 26
Presetting radio stations .............. 26
Receiving preset stations ............. 27
Receiving preset stations in order
(P.CALL) ........................................ 27
Ambience effects .................................. 28
Surround modes ........................... 28
Surround play ............................... 30
Convenient functions ........................... 32
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Names and functions of parts
Main unit
Input mode indicators
Speaker selection indicators,
Input channel indicators (The Input
channel indicators lights up to indicate
the channels contained in the input
signal. The "S" indicator lights when the
surround component consists of a single
channel.)
CLIP indicator
MUTE indicator
Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,
Listen mode display
Listen mode indicators
ACTIVE EQ indicator,
96 kHz fs indicator
AUTO indicator,ST. indicator,
TUNED indicator, TONE indicator
Display
6543278 901 @!
View when the FRONT AUX jack cover is open.
1 POWER ON/STANDBY key *
Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY.
STANDBY indicator
Lights when the power is in the standby
mode.
2 DIMMER key
Use to select the REC MODE. ∞
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
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3 INPUT MODE key 8
Use to switch between the full auto, digital and
analog input.
4 SOUND key •
Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambi-
ence effects.
5 MEMORY key §
Use to presetting of radio stations.
6 BAND key §
Use to select the broadcast band.
7 AUTO/MONO key §
Use to select the auto or manual tuning
mode.
8 Dolby D indicator º
Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby
Digital mode.
DTS indicator º
Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode.
LOUDNESS indicator £
Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is ON.
9 MULTI CONTROL button &
Use to control a variety of settings.
0 ACTIVE EQ key £
Use to select ACTIVE EQ’s setting.
! VOLUME CONTROL knob ™
Use to adjust the receiver volume.
@ INPUT SELECTOR key ™
Use to select input sources.
# SETUP key &
Use to select the speakers' settings etc.
$ LISTEN MODE key º
Use to select the listening mode.
% FRONT AUX jacks $
^ PHONES jack ¢
Use for headphone listening.
#% $^
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 the remote control unit.
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Names and functions of parts
Remote control unit
1 Numeric keys ¶›
If CD or MD is selected as the input source,
these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner
is selected as the input source, these keys
are used to call up station presents.
2 LOUDNESS key £
Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.
3 SETUP key *
Use to select the speakers’ settings etc.
MENU key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
4 SOUND key •
Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambience effects.
ON SCREEN key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
5 MULTI CONTROL (%/fi) keys *
Use to control a variety of settings as well as in
tuning of radio broadcasting.
Use to operate other components.
6 TUNING keys §
Use to tuning of radio broadcasting.
1/¡ keys
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
source, these keys function as search key.
7 P.CALL keys ¶
If tuner is selected as the input source, these
keys function as preset channel call keys.
4/¢ keys
If CD or MD is selected as the input source,
these keys function as skip keys.
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SOUND
SETUP
MENU
ON SCREEN
MULTI CONTROL
TUNING
P.CALL
AUX
DVD
F.AUX
BASS BOOST
MUTE
POWER
DVD/POWER
RECEIVER
DISC SKIP
LOUDNESS
INPUT MODE
LISTEN MODE
RETURN
TOP MENU
ENTER
DIMMER
AUTO
TUNER VIDEO
ACTIVE EQ
DISC SEL.
VOLUME
BAND
TONE
8 Input Selector keys (TUNER, DVD,
VIDEO, AUX, F. AUX) ™
Use to select input sources.
9 BASS BOOST key £
Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range.
0 ACTIVE EQ key £
Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting.
! MUTE key ¢
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
@ POWER
key *
Use to turn the receiver ON/STANDBY.
# DVD/POWER key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
$ RECEIVER key *¤
Use to return to the operation of this model.
% DISC SKIP key
If CD is selected as the input source, this key
functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key.
^ INPUT MODE key 8
Use to switch between the full auto, digital and
analog input.
TOP MENU key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
& LISTEN MODE key º
Use to select the listening mode.
RETURN key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
* ENTER key
Use to operate other components.
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.
( BAND key §
Use to select the broadcast band.
3/8 key
If CD is selected as the input source, this keys
function as the play/pause key.
If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source,
this key functions as the play key.
) DIMMER key
Use to select the REC MODE. ∞
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
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8 key
Use to operate other components.
¡ AUTO key §
Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode.
7 key
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
source, this key functions as the stop key.
™ TONE key £
Use to switch the status of TONE control.
DISC SEL. key ›
Use to operate the DVD component.
£ VOLUME keys ™
Use to adjust the receiver volume.
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Setting up the system
CAUTION
Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall
outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the
power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections.
For the connections of other system components, see pages 9 to 15.
When connecting an associated system component, be sure to read
its instruction manual.
Microcomputer malfunction
If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the micro
computer referring to "In case of difficulty". fi
Notes
1. Be sure to turn off the system components before connecting them.
2. Be sure to insert every connection cable completely into the jack.
Incomplete connection may result in absence of audio output or
production of noise.
3. Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet before
inserting or removing a connection cable.
4. Installation of outdoor antenna is a dangerous work. Please have your
dealer or a specialized technician install it.
5. Select the speaker installation locations with care. If a speaker is
installed near a source of magnetism including a magnet, the mutual
interference with the speaker may produce color irregularities on the
TV screen.
Analog audio 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 to be prepared separately by the user.
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 : 10 cm
Side panel : 10 cm
Back panel : 10 cm
÷ Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface.
Otherwise, absorption of dust may cause a fire hazard.
Input mode settings
DVD, VIDEO and FRONT AUX inputs each include jacks for digital
audio input and analog audio input.
The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, VIDEO
and FRONT AUX are full auto.
After completing connections and turning on the receiver,follow the
steps below.
INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
INPUT
MODE
Input Selector keys
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys)
to select DVD, VIDEO or FRONT AUX.
2 Press the INPUT MODE key.
Each press switches the setting as follows:
1 "F-AUTO": Auto detect
("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up)
2 "D-MANUAL": Fixed to digital input
("DIGITAL" indicator lights up)
3 "ANALOG" : Fixed to analog input
("AUTO DETECT", "DIGITAL" indicator goes off)
Can not be selected for DTS playback.
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Auto detect:
In "F-AUTO (FULL AUTO)" mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator light
up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals
automatically. The receiver will select the input mode and listen-
ing mode automatically during playback to match the type of input
signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. º
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights up when a digital signal is detected.
The "DIGITAL" indicator is extinguished when no digital signal is
detected.
Fixed to digital input:
Select this mode if you want to keep the decoding condition
(Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) in the current listen mode.
When "D-MANUAL (DIGITAL MANUAL)" mode is selected, the
set listen modes may be changed automatically depending on the
listen mode. º
Fixed to analog input:
Select this setting to play analog signals from a VCR, etc.
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 a DVD player
If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8
L
To AC wall
outlet
DIGITAL IN
OPT.
VIDEO
COAXIAL
DVD
IN
L
R
AUX IN
AUDIO LINE
OUT or
MIX LINE OUT
(Audio cord)
DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
(Coaxial cord)
VIDEO
COMPOSITE
VIDEO OUT
(Yellow RCA
pin cord)
DVD player
DVD
IN
MONITOR
COMPOSITE
VIDEO IN
(Yellow RCA pin cord)
Monitor TV
÷ Digital audio connections are required when playing multi-channel signals such as the Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
÷ To play the DVD player connected in this page, select the "DVD" input selector. ™
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Setting up the system
Connecting video components, audio components
Audio components
Monitor TV
AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord)
VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA
pin cords)
REC OUT PLAY IN
AUX IN
MONITOR
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
L
R
IN
10
AUDIO
LINE IN
(Audio
cord)
AUDIO LINE
OUT
(Audio cord)
VIDEO
IN
(Yellow
RCA pin
cords)
Video deck, Cassette
deck or MD recorder
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VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords)
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 a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8
DTS disclaimer clause
When playing DTS-encoded discs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs of the CD or DVD player. To enjoy DTS
Digital Surround™ playback, this unit must be connected to the digital output of the CD or DVD player.
L
R
OPT.
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD
OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT (AUDIO)
(Optical fiber cord)
CD player
Component with DTS,
Dolby Digital, or PCM
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO jacks.
(See "Connecting video components, audio components". 0)
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Setting up the system
Connecting the speakers
CAUTION
Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC
wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections.
If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are
untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist
them well before connecting the speaker cord.
Front Speakers
Left RightLeft
Right
Center
Speaker
Whether each speaker is connected properly can be
confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if
each speaker channel outputs audio. For details, see
"Speaker settings" (Step
5 Adjust the speaker volume
level). )
Surround Speakers
Be sure to connect both surround speakers
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SPEAKERS
RL C
FRONT
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(8-16Ω)
RL
SURR
L
R
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