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Kenwood VR-9060 Instruction Manual

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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR - 9060

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 (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
For the U.S.A.
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product at www.kenwoodusa.com
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations. For the U.S.A. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home Audio product at www.kenwoodusa.com Plus opt in to receive e-mail updates and other offers when you register at our web site.

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Power

    As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the NERGY energy efficiency. This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. TAR ® Partner, Kenwood TAR ® guidelines for...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. Before applying the power ... 2 Safety precautions ... 2 How to use this manual ... 2 Unpacking ... 4 Preparing the remote control ... 4 Special features ... 5 Names and functions of parts ...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 5: Special Features

    Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software and audio source. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! •...

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE indicators indicator Input channel indicators Input channel indicators light up according to the incoming audio signals. SL S "S" indicator will light up when the surround compo- nent of the audio signals is Input channel indicators only 1 channel.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 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. RECEIVER STANDBY SOURCE INPUT MODE DISC SEL.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The System

    Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Terminals

    Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player (6-Channel Input)

    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. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO For COMPONENT VIDEO connection VIDEO OUT VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components • The earth terminal with the H symbol is used for noise reduction of record player. It is not for safety earth. PHONO CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. •...

  • Page 12: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components S VIDEO Jacks S VIDEO VIDEO * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/ 6CH input. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    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. COAXIAL VIDEO DVD/...

  • Page 14: Connecting Video Components (Component Video)

    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. VIDEO When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD Player (with component jacks)

  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speaker/s When connecting a single Surround Back Speaker, connect it to SURROUND BACK L terminals and se- lect “SB LARGEx1” or “SB NORMALx1” at Speaker settings. Left Right SURROUND SURROUND BACK Right •...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Av Aux Jacks

    Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Video game, Camcorder, other VCR or portable S VIDEO OUT MD Player...

  • Page 17: Preparing For Surround Sound

    Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. (POWER ON/STANDBY) SETUP SOUND RECEIVER ON SETUP MULTI %/ fi,...
  • Page 18 Preparing for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select the appropriate Surround Speaker setting. If you selected “FRNT LARGE” as the Front Speaker setting, 1 SURR NORMAL : Average size Surround Speakers are con- nected to the receiver.
  • Page 19 Preparing for surround sound Input the distance to the speakers. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step 4. 1 Press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again. 2 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers.

  • Page 20: Normal Playback

    Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. (POWER ON/STANDBY) SPEAKERS INPUT MODE Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the ON/STANDBY) key.

  • Page 21: Input Level Adjustment (Analog Sources Only)

    Normal playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) MULTI CONTROL SOUND MULTI %/ fi, Input Selector keys Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will light up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. MUTE CLIP CLIP...

  • Page 22: Recording

    Normal playback One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting.

  • Page 23: Recording Audio (Digital Sources)

    Recording Recording audio (digital sources) Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source. Usually use the REC MODE AUTO to record audio input sources. When the digital mode changes during recording in the REC MODE AUTO, the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily.

  • Page 24: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Tuning radio stations MULTI CONTROL BAND AUTO/MONO MULTI %/ fi BAND AUTO/MONO TUNING 1/¡ TUNER Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or TUNER key to select the tuner.

  • Page 25: Receiving Preset Stations

    Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Numeric keys TUNER Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: 0, 5 For “15”, press 0, 0, )

  • Page 26: Ambience Effects

    Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. Surround modes The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are;...
  • Page 27 Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.

  • Page 28: Surround Play

    Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particu- larly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event! What's DSP mode?
  • Page 29 Ambience effects When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input : 1 DOLBY DIGITAL : Dolby Digital surround. 2 DOLBY D EX : Dolby Digital EX surround. 3 ŸD+PLIIx MOVIE : Dolby Digital+Pro Logic IIx surround MOVIE mode. 4 ŸD+PLIIx MUSIC : Dolby Digital+Pro Logic IIx surround MUSIC mode.

  • Page 30: Virtual Modes

    Ambience effects Virtual modes The following modes allow you to enjoy powerful surround audio even when you use only two speakers or listen through headphones. • In the Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone modes, only the listen modes for 2 channels can be selected. Also, the desired listen mode may be unable to be selected depending on the reproduced signals.

  • Page 31: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. STEREO MULTI CONTROL DIMMER SOUND MULTI %/ fi, DIMMER RCV MODE LISTEN MODE %/ fi 1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode.
  • Page 32 Convenient functions Dimension mode (Pro Logic II x Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the 5 5 5 5 5 / ∞...

  • Page 33: Display Dimmer Adjustment

    Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. For the remote control unit, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode.

  • Page 34: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components

    Find the setup code of the component to be registered. • Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component to be registered. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter “0534”. Input jack...

  • Page 35: Checking The Codes

    Basic remote control operations for other components Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in “Searching for your codes”, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment: For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: Press the TV MODE key once.

  • Page 36: Setup Code Chart

    0744, 0869, 1730, 0715, 0833, 1158, 0783, 1099 Greenhill 0717 Hitachi 0573, 0664 Hiteker 0672 Initial 0717 InterAct 0697 0558, 0623, 0867 Kenwood 0490, 0534, 0737, 0682 0717, 1020 Koss 0651 Lasonic 0798 0591, 0869 Lite-On 1058, 1158 Mad Catz 1108 Magnavox...
  • Page 37 TV (continued) Maker Setup codes Inteq 0017 0054 0000 Jensen 0761, 1933 0053, 1923, 1253, 0731 0180 Kenwood 0030 0765 0180, 0030 0178, 0700, 1934, 0856 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178 Magnavox 1454, 0054, 0030, 0706 Marantz 0054, 0030, 0704...
  • Page 38 Hewlett Packard 1972 HI-Q 0047 Hitachi 0000, 0042 Howard Computers 1972 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042, 0739 iBUYPOWER 1972 0067 0037 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035, 0037 Lloyd's 0000 0037 Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081, 0000 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0035, 0081 Marta...
  • Page 39 0739, 0636, 0618 Toshiba 1972 Touch 1972 Viewsonic 1972 ZT Group 1972 CD player Maker Setup codes Kenwood 1338, 1339, 0681, 0826, 0028, 0037, 0340, 0859, 0339, 0677, 0858, 0190, 0523, 1490 Optimus 0037 Sharp 0037 MD recorder Maker Setup codes...

  • Page 40: Other Components' Operations

    2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.
  • Page 41 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. DSS operation keys RECEIVER SOURCE STANDBY INPUT SEL. INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP (Input selection) INPUT SEL. LAST TV INPUT TV MUTE...
  • Page 42 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. VCR operation keys RECEIVER SOURCE STANDBY INPUT SEL. INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP (Input selection) INPUT SEL. LAST TV INPUT TV MUTE...
  • Page 43 Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. MD recorder operation keys (made by KENWOOD) RECEIVER STANDBY SOURCE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL.

  • Page 45: Additional In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
  • Page 46 In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control. Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control unit is set to a different operation mode.

  • Page 47: Information Specifications

    Optical ... –21 dBm ~ –15 dBm, 660 nm ±30 nm Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
  • Page 48 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.

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