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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KRF-V6050D
KRF-V5050D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
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
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Preparations Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking 2 Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside Other countries ............................... AC 110-120 / 220 - 240 V so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails t
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Before applying the power Contents 3 Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Basic remote control operations for other Before applying the power ................... 2 components (For KRF-V6050D) ............. 32 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Registering setup codes for other Unpacking .......................................................... 2 components ...................................................... 32 How to use this m
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual Special features 4 The manual covers the KRF-V6050D and KRF-V5050D. Items such as True home theater sound functions, number of jacks, and remote control details differ somewhat This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you between these models. To confirm the functions available on the model maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode you have purchased, refer to the table below. accor
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, PRO LOGIC Input display, indicator Preset channel display, AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator 5 Surround mode display Speaker indicators S.DIRECT indicator Band indicators AUTO indicator FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO MEMO. indicator SP AB TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP MUTE CLIP indicator CLIP LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. ST. indicator RDS EON PTY TUNED kHz DOWNMIX DSP SL S SR RDS PTY TP TA NEWS MUTE indicator TUNED indic
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0616) (KRF-V6050D) 6 This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. Ü POWER 1 1 23 # POWER $ TV 45 6 VCR 78 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 RDS DISP. MENU OSD PTY % SET UP SOUND 3 4 P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL ^ ENTER BAND TUNING 6 ª
& If the name of a function is different on * A/B+100 AUTO 7 the receiver and on the remote c
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Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0512) (KRF-V5050D) 7 POWER 1 23 1 0 DVD 45 6 ! POWER 78 9 @ RECEIVER 0 +10 PTY MENU OSD RETURN TITLE SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE # 2 RDS DISP. 3 $ P.CALL P.CALL 4 MULTI CONTROL ENTER BAND % TUNING 5 ^ A/B+100 AUTO BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD & 6 * 7 PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE DVD DISC SEL. 8 CINE.EQ VIDEO1 VIDEO2 ( 9 ) MUTE VOLUME 1 Numeric keys ° A/B key $ LISTEN MODE key ¼ If CD or MD is selected as the input source, If TAPE is selected as the in
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Preparations Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to 8 CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6ch inputs each include jacks for digital also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the audio input and analog audio input. components you are connecting. You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connected component.
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components 9 Shape of AC outlets U. K. Europe SYSTEM CONTROL jacks $ L B R L R To AC wall outlet R L A R LC L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2/MONITOR AUDIO IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer Á OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD player Moving Coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when OUT another equalizer amplifier is c
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting video components 10 S Video jacks About the S VIDEO (KRF-V6050D only) jacks S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN S VIDEO MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 ÖIf you use the S VIDEO B R L R jacks to connect your video playback components, be R L A sure to use the S VIDEO R LC jacks when connecting your monit
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 11 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 B R L R R L A R LC VIDEO PLAY IN L CENTER DVD VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD IN DVD DVD MONITOR VIDEO 1 OUT OUT R VIDEO 2/MONITOR SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER COAXIAL DVD/6CH. INPUT VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO cord FRONT
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Preparations Setting up the system Digital connections 12 The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 B R L R A R L R LC DVD VIDEO 2/MONITOR CD/DVD COAXIAL
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Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas (KRF-V6050D only) 13 AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction such as a camcorder or a video game. for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM indoor antenna S VIDEO V
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the system control SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS 14 Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD receiver. audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source component, the input selector This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system on this unit sw
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 15 • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu- ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speak- ers correctly. Speaker impedance 3 Insert. 4 Secure. After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers wi
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 16 Front Speakers A Right Left Center The KRF-V5050D is equipped with one- Speaker touch speaker terminals.They are arranged in the same manner as the speaker terminals of the KRF-V6050D. Refer to the instructions on making connections to the KRF-V6050D when making connections to the KRF-V5050D. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER RED BLUE GREEN + FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER RED BLUE GREEN - KRF-V5050D KRF-V6050D S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLA
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Setting up the system Preparing the remote control 17 Speaker placement Loading the batteries 2 Insert the batteries. 1 Remove the cover. Center speaker Subwoofer 3 Close the cover. Front speaker Listening 1 position 2 Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to 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. Be sure to connect a
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Preparations Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate center Speaker settings speaker setting. 18 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening If you have selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting, modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, 1 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to center, and surround speakers) as described below. the receiver. MULTI CONTROL 2 CNTR NML (normal): A
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Preparing for surround sound Normal playback Input the distance to the speakers. Preparing for playback 4 19 1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. speakers. INPUT MODE Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. ON/STANDBY AUTO/CINEMA EQ. Distance to front speakers: ____ feet (meters) Distance to center speaker: ____ feet (meters) Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet (meters) 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL ke
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Operations Normal playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound 20 VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT INPUT SELECTOR SOUND SPEAKERS A/B VOLUME CONTROL PHONES SOUND INPUT MULTI SELECTOR CONTROL B.BOOST/ VOLUME BASS BOOST MUTE RC-R0616 RC-R0512 VOLUME RC-R0616 RC-R0512 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source you want to 1 listen to. The input sources change as shown below: Adjusting the tone Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. You can adjust the sound qua
