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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VR 6060
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KRF V8060D
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. Unpacking U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Othe
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Before applying the power For the U.S.A. Contents FCC WARNING Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes safe operation. or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction Before applying the power .............................. 2 manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment Safety precautions .......................
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Before applying the power Dolby PRO LOGIC q How to use this manual DOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessor This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, PRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allows the user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a Remote Control, and Additional Information. convincing “5.1 like” presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers special fea- tures for controlling the overall spatial, dimen
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode Listen mode indicators indicator indicator indicators indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 AUTO DETECT MATRIX AUTO indicator AB CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II L CR SW AUTO MEMORY indicator LFE MEMORY STEREO STEREO indicator TUNED SL S SB SR TUNED indicator Speaker selection indicators Frequency display Input channel indicators Input display Output cha
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™ Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0816) (VR-6060) 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. fl 1 * SOURCE POWER LEARN 2 ( DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER ) REMOTE MODE 3 VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 LISTEN MODE ¡ 4 5 6 4 ACTIVE EQ 7 8 9 ™ SPEAKER EQ 5 +10 0 +100 £ INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE MUTE ¢ TV CONTROL 6 ¢ + + + ∞ DVD 7 VOL. 4 INPUT - - - § SEL CH VOLUME 8 TOP MENU M
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™ Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) 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. fl ^ SOURCE POWER & DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER * REMOTE MODE 1 VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 LISTEN MODE ( 4 5 6 2 ACTIVE EQ 7 8 9 ) SPEAKER EQ 3 +10 0 +100 ¡ INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE MUTE ™ TV CONTROL 4 ¢ + + + £ DVD 5 VOL. 4 INPUT - - - ¢ SEL CH VOLUME 6 TOP MENU MENU SE
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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 You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connections are completed. c
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada Australia SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & Other countries To AC wall outlet IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN L L R R 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 OUT connected. Record player EN 9 •VR6060/09-20/EN 9 3/11/02, 8:48 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 OUT IN IN IN DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT 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 DVD MONITOR REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PL
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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. 8 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) VIDEO 2 Optical fiber cable CD or DVD player DVD /6CH DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
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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. 8 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN DVD MONITOR CD/DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO DVD /6CH DIGITAL IN S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO IN IN DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO PLAY IN PLAY IN CENTER FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL FRO
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Powered Right Left subwoofer Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if 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”. SURROUND GRAY BLUE + PURPLE - RL SUBWOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT RED WHITE GREEN FRONT B + RL - ++ - - RL FRONT A CENTER Right Left Front Speakers B Center Speaker Power a
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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 speaker Listening position Surround speaker Surround back speaker 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 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
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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
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Setting up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient Remote Control system control operations. Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the Automatic Operation [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection
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Setting up the system Connecting the RF antenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6060 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: (Registering s
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Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press Loading the batteries the POWER or SOURCE key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. Operating other component range (IR Transmitter) Remote sensor 6 m 3 Close the cover. IR Transmitter SOURCE • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity marking
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Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick (5/∞) to select modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, the appropriate subwoofer setting. center, and surround speakers) as described below. 1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON. POWER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY (KRF-V8060D) 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is (VR-6060)
