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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VRS 6200
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 ope
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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 Other countries ............................ AC 110 - 120 / 220 - 240 V Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only switchable* Europe ............................................................... AC 230 V only * AC voltage selection The AC voltage sel
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Before applying power How to use this manual Special features This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, True home theater sound• ~ ª Remote Control, and Additional Information. This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode Preparations according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the ÷
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Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ..................... 2 Ambience effects .................................. 28 Safety precautions ................... 2 Surround modes ........................... 28 How to use this manual ................. 3 Surround play ............................... 30 Operations Unpacking....................................... 3 Convenient functions ........................... 32 Spec
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode indicators CLIP indicator ACTIVE EQ indicator, 96 kHz fs indicator MUTE indicator Listen mode indicators Speaker selection indicators, Frequency display, Input channel indicators (The Input channel Input display, indicators lights up to indicate the channels Preset channel display, contained in the input signal. The "S" Sleep timer indicator, TONE indicator, Listen mode display indicator lights when the surround AUTO indicator, ST. indicator, com
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Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 1 SLEEP key ( SETUP key Use to set the Sleep timer. ‹ Use to select the speakers’ settings etc. TUNER SLEEP DVD RECEIVER 2 Input Selector keys (TUNER, VIDEO, ^ DVD, AUX, GAME/F. AUX) Use to operate the DVD component.› VIDEO DVD AUX GAME/F.AUX Use to select input sources. ) ) TONE key 3 Numeric keys Use to switch the status of TONE control. INPUT MODE If tuner is selected as the input source, ¡ 123 these keys are used to call up station ¡ SOUND key
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Setting up the system Input mode settings CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall DVD, VIDEO and GAME (FRONT AUX) inputs each include jacks for outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the digital audio input and analog audio input. power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, VIDEO For the connections of other system components, see pages 8 to 13
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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.7 To AC wall outlet OPT. L VIDEO COAXIAL DVD R DIGITAL IN IN AUX IN VIDEO IN DVD MONITOR AUDIO LINE COMPOSITE COMPOSITE OUT or VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MIX LINE OUT (Yellow RCA (Yellow RCA (Audio cord) pin cord) pin cord) DVD player Monitor TV DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) ÷ Digital audio connections are required when
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Setting up the system Connecting video components, audio components Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital or Audio components PCM (CD) digital signals. If you have connected components with the digital audio output to the L receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully.7 R AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) AUX IN VIDEO IN (Yellow RCA MONITOR pin
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Whether each speaker is connected properly can be CAUTION confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC each speaker channel outputs audio. For details, see wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. "Speaker settings" (Step 5 Adjust the speaker volume If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are level).* untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuitin
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Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. Center speaker (C) Subwoofer (SW) Twist Front Front speaker (L) speaker (R) 4 Return the lever. 2 Push the lever. Surround Surround Listening speaker (LS) speaker (RS) position Surround back Surround back speaker (LB) speaker (RB) ¶ Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. ¶ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polar
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Setting up the system PRE OUT jacks connections Connecting to the GAME/FRONT AUX jacks The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. Note that the output from the If you use a component that you do not usually connect to the receiver, PRE OUT jacks needs to be connected to an external power amplifier. such as a portable video camera, connect it to the GAME/FRONT AUX If you want to connect surround back speakers to these jacks, be always jacks on the front panel of the receiver. These jacks are
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Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Preparing the remote control The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are Loading the batteries connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 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. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push le
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Let’s play DVD video software 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. Connect the speakers, DVD and TV STEP 1 Set up the speakers. STEP 2 to the receiver. For details, see "Setting up the system"7 ~ ! For details, see "Speaker settings" .^
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Let’s play DVD video software 3 Press the SETUP key until "TEST TONE" is displayed, If you use another speaker system want a setup press the MULTI CONTROL button to select "EXIT" and then press the SETUP key. according to it: ÷ More detailed settings such as the volume level of each 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select "CUSTOM" speaker and distance to each speaker are also avail- and press the SETUP key to select each of the speaker able.* ~ ( setup items. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button
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Preparing for playback 4 Select a speaker system. Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening 1 Select "SP SETUP" and press the SETUP key again so that the speaker system indication "SP SYSTEM" modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. scrolls across the display. RECEIVER TUNER, VIDEO, AUX, GAME/F.AUX SETUP SOUND ( 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI M
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Preparing for playback 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI @ Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys) to select the appropriate CONTROL %/fi keys) to select appropriate sur- round back speaker setting. front speakers setting. 1 "BS LRG": 1 "FRNT LRG": * Large surround back speaker is connected to the re- Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. ceiver. 2 "FRNT NML": Average size front speakers are connected to the 2 "BS NML": Average size surround back sp
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Preparing for playback 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. 6 Input the distance to the speakers. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume This setting allows the signals output from different speakers to reach levels from each speaker should be the same. the listening position simultaneously. ÷ In steps 5, indications appear only for the selected channels of the ÷ In steps 6, indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting.
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Preparing for playback 7 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects level) Input level adjustment (analog sources only) Adjust the level of the low-frequency fields effect (LFE) signal, which is If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the "CLIP" indicator the signal used exclusively for giving the field effect of bass tone, in the will lights up. Adjust the input level. Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys) to select "LFE
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Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Listening to a source component RECEIVER Input selector keys INPUT MODE VOLUME %/fi INPUT SELECTOR F.AUX MODE INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY VOLUME CONTROL INPUT MODE 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector keys: Turning on the receiver TUNER, VIDEO, DVD, AUX, GAME/ F.AUX) to select the source you want to listen to. 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressin
