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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VR 8060
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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 (e
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. How to use this manual U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Remote Control, and Additional Information. Europe and U.K ................................................ AC 230
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Before applying the power Contents Unpacking Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. safe operation. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Before applying the power ...................................................... 2 Safety precautions..................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................................ 2 Unpacking .
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Before applying the power Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. Loading the batteries FCC WARNING 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 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 tes
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Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound Neo:6 This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you Neo:6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS. It can maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and from 2 channels content. Neo:6 has 2 mode, "CINEMA" mode is for enjoy! § movie playback
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode Listen mode indicators indicator indicator indicators indicators DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT MATRIX AUTO indicator *Input channel indicators AB CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS L CR SW Input channel indicators light AUTO MEMORY indicator LFE MEMORY up according to the STEREO indicator STEREO incoming audio signals. SL S SB SR TUNED "S" indicator wi
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P. Call r e r e w w o o P Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 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. fi * DVD TUNER 6CH CD VID1 1 DVD VID3 AV AUX MD VID2 TAPE ( PHONO TV POWER RCVR ) 2 ¡ 4 5 3 6 Multi 2 Enter 7 3 Multi ™ 1 8 £ 0 9 + 10 + 100 TV Mute ¢ 4 Page Return OSD 5 LAST / A/B Exit Guide Disc Skip Menu 6 ∞ Disc Sel. Mute Input Sel. § ¢ Tone + + ¶ 7 CH VOL Sou
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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 CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks components 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/6C
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Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center Speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front Speakers (L, R) Listening position Surround Speakers (L, R) *Surround Back *Surround Back Left Speaker Right Speaker 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. *Surround Back Speaker *For Surround Back speaker, you may place either two Surround Back speakers (Surround Back Left Speaker and Surround Back Right Speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or one
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet L R IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE OUT Cassette Deck or MD Recorder IN OUT CD Player or DVD Player Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only OUT be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected. Record Player CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. • Do not place any object impairin
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Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO Jacks About the S VIDEO Jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN IN Use the S VIDEO Jacks to VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO make connections to video (DVD) (MONITOR) 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 VIDEO VIDEO V
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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 OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) DVD/ 6CH Optical fiber cable DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MD Recorder OPTIC
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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 Y CB CR IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT Y CB CR Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT DVD Player (with component jacks) C
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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 OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN IN CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO IN IN IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR CENTER SUB PLAY IN PLAY IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFE
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back/ Subwoofer Surround Back Speakers Use these terminals if you Use these terminals if you wish to connect to a Sur- wish to connect to Surround round Back Speaker with Surround Speakers Back Speakers with the the SETUP of “SB/SW AMP (Be sure to connect both SETUP of “SB/SW AMP SB” or to connect to a Surround Speakers) SW” or “SB/SW AMP OFF”. Powered Subwoofer with the SETUP Surround Back Speaker Subwoofer Right of “SB/SW AMP SW”. Right Le
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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 The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are such as a camcorder or a video game. connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM Loop Antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best AV AUX reception. AM Antenna Termi
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Preparing for surround sound The flow of the SETUP is as follows: Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening SP SETUP TEST TONE SP DISTANCE LFE LEVEL DISP MODE EXIT modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. Subwoofer Front Left Display Selector T. TONE T. TONE AUTO MANUAL Front Center Display Listen L L Center Front Right C C Surround POWER R Surround Right
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Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to select @ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to select the appropriate Center Speaker setting. the appropriate Subwoofer re-mix setting. If you selected “LARGE” as the Front Speakers setting, 1 SW RE-MIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is ON. 1 CNTR NORMAL : An average size Center Speaker is 2 SW RE-MIX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to connected to the receiver. the receiver is OF
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Preparing for surround sound Distance to Surround Right (SR) : ____ feet (meters) Input level adjustment (analog sources only) Distance to Surround Back Right (SBR) : ____ feet (meters) Distance to Surround Back (SB) : ____ feet (meters) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator Distance to Surround Back Left (SBL) : ____ feet (meters) will light up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. Distance to Surround Left (SL) : ____ feet (meters) SP MU
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Normal playback Listening to a source component Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. VOLUME CONTROL POWER ON/STANDBY SPEAKERS INPUT MODE Input Selector AV AUX MD/TAPE Input Selector Turning on the receiver VOL / 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH
