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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VR 6070
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KRF X9060D
INSTRUCTION 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 co
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only * AC voltage selection Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only that prevails in the area to which
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Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power .............................. 2 Setup code chart (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and Safety precautions ............................................. 2 (RC-R0814) (KRF-X9060D) ............................... 43 Unpacking .......................................................... 3 Setup code chart (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) Remote Control How to use this manual ...................
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Before applying the power How to use this manual For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference Preparations unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment Shows you how to connect your
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Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound DSP surround modes This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and CLUB”, “THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible with
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode Listen mode indicators indicator indicator indicators indicators RDS indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 RDS AUTO DETECT THX AUTO indicator MATRIX PTY A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II Surround EX L CR SW AUTO MEMORY indicator LFE MEMORY STEREO STEREO indicator TUNED SL S SB SR TUNED indicator Speaker selection indicators Frequency display Input chann
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™ 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 1 * SOURCE POWER LEARN 2 ( DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER ) REMOTE MODE 3 VCR TV OTHERS THX ¡ 1 2 3 LISTEN MODE ™ 4 5 6 4 ACTIVE EQ £ 7 8 9 SPEAKER EQ ¢ +10 0 +100 5 INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE
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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 1 * SOURCE POWER LEARN 2 ( DVD CD CBL/SAT RECEIVER ) REMOTE MODE 3 VCR TV OTHERS THX ¡ 1 2 3 LISTEN MODE ™ 4 5 6 4 ACTIVE EQ £ 7 8 9 SPEAKER EQ ¢ +10 0 +100 5 INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE MUTE ∞ TV CONTROL 6 § ¢ + + + DVD VOL. 7 4 INPUT - - -
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the compo- CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks nents you are connecting. for digital audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD/DVD, connections are completed. DVD/
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada U.K. Australia SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & Other countries To AC wall outlet L L R R IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD or DVD player Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected. OUT Record player EN 10 •VR6070/10-22/EN 10 3/26/02, 2:27 PM
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Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks About the S VIDEO jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 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. OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
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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 OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) DVD/ 6CH Optical fiber cable DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MD player OPTICAL
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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. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 3 IN DVD Y CB CR IN Y CB CR MONITOR OUT Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN DVD player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord. Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with componen
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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 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN IN OUT CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 2 DVD MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO ROOM B IN IN IN OUT OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD MONITOR CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY IN PLAY IN FRONT
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 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 Surround Speakers to a Subwoofer speaker with (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) the SETUP of “6ch AMP SW”. Powered Right Left subwoofer SURROUND GRAY BLUE PURPLE + - RL CENTER SUB WOOFER RED WHITE GREEN FRONT B + RL - ++ - - RL FRONT A CENTER Right Left Front Speakers B Center Speaker Right Left Front Spea
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Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Center speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front speakers (L,R) Listening position Surround speakers (L,R) Surround back speakers 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. (SBL/SBR) 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 s
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Setting up the system Connecting to another room (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B). CENTER L ROOM B OUT R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Front speakers (Room B) Power amplifier LR Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM A ROOM B (Main System) IR RECEIVER EN 17 •VR6070/10-22/EN 17 3/26/02, 2:28 PM
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Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below. CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Center speaker Power amplifier Subwoofer Power amplifier Surround Back speakers Power amplifier LR Surround speakers Power amplifier LR Front speakers Power amplifier LR • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE O
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MONITOR Setting up the system Connecting the RF antenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6070 only) The remote control for this receiver has the RF (radio frequency) and IR (infrared rays) transmission function. IR repeaters enables you to control components located in cabinets or behind glass doors. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the RF antenna and IR repeater away from the receiver. KENWOOD components (except DVD player): System control ¡ Other components: (Regis
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Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components AM loop antenna such as a camcorder or a video game. The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AV AUX AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor ante
