Kenwood KRF-V5100D Instruction Manual
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KRF-V6100D
KRF-V5100D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 model has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other KENWOOD DVD players. 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.
B60-5632-00 00
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  • Page 1 Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other KENWOOD DVD players. 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.).
  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE model and your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO supplied with this model.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product your- should be read before the product is operated. self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DVD 6-channel playback ........29 Convenient functions ........30 Notes 1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD due to use during operation checks. Remote DVD players ............32 2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, Control replace both batteries with new ones.
  • Page 5: Special Features

    In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control “5.1 like” presentation. Pro Logic offers special features for supplied can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using controlling the overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal sound field the DVD Special features. imaging. Pro Logic...
  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Main unit Frequency display, AUTO DETECT Input display, indicator Preset channel display, PTY indicator Surround mode display DIGITAL indicator AUTO indicator DSP MODE indicator Speaker indicator RDS indicator Band indicators 6CH INPUT indicator CLIP indicator DTS indicator MUTE indicator DISCRETE 6.1...
  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    DISC SEL. key DISC SKIP key AUDIO key SUBTITLE key ANGLE key REPEAT key ¤ Use to operate the DVD player. • Some keys can be used for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing the CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key beforehand. ¤...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The System

    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 “CD/DVD”, “VIDEO2” and “DVD/6CH” inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. the components you are connecting.
  • Page 9: 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 this model with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. Australia Other countries DVD / 6CH INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO...
  • Page 10: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components EUROPE To AC wall outlet AUDIO REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 Video component Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Other component CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
  • Page 11: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO (For KRF-V6100D) S-VIDEO VIDEO 2 MONITOR 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...
  • Page 12: Video) (Krf-V6100D Only)

    Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (KRF-V6100D only) 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. * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/ 6CH input.
  • 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 this model, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speakers KRF-V6100D Front Speakers Left Right Surround Back Speaker Right Left Center Speaker Power Amplifier Power Amplifier KRF-V6100D: SURR BACK /SURR BACK SURR BACK FRONT CENTER /SURR BACK SURR BACK KRF-V6100D only When using both Surround Back Left and Right speakers,...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Terminals

    Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 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 reception.
  • Page 16: Preparing For Surround Sound

    The audio will be corrected automati- To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from this model’s listening cally according to the characteristics of the KENWOOD speaker modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, system in use.
  • Page 17 Preparing for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys When the “CUSTOM” has been selected. to select the appropriate Surround speaker setting. 1 For general speaker setting, use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select “CUSTOM” and press If you have selected “LRG”...
  • Page 18 Preparing for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys Adjust the speaker volume level. to select the distance to the Front speakers. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. •...
  • Page 19: Normal Playback

    Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKERS ON/OFF ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR Input POWER AUTO/MONO INPUT SELECTOR Selector ON/OFF Turning on this model VOLUME %/fi 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this model by pressing the POWER ON/ OFF and ON/STANDBY key.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sound

    Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume SPEAKERS ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made ACTIVE EQ when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode.
  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording Recording audio (analog sources) 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and...
  • Page 22: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to radio broadcasts Using RDS (Radio Data System) This model can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital and other stations.
  • Page 23: Presetting Radio Stations Manually

    Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations TUNER starting from preset number “1”. Therefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations.
  • Page 24: Receiving Preset Stations In Order

    Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations in order Using the RDS DISP. (P.CALL) (Display) TUNER P.CALL 4 / ¢ RDS DISP. Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Pressing the RDS DISP. key changes the contents of the display. Use the P.CALL 4¥¢...
  • Page 25: Presetting Rds Stations (Rds Auto Memory)

    Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode. This function automatically stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset memory. In order to use the PTY function, the RDS stations must be stored in the preset memory using the RDS AUTO MEMORY function.
  • Page 26: Ambience Effects

    Ambience effects This model 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 The below speaker placements are for 6.1 channel surround sound...
  • Page 27 Ambience effects Dolby Digital DTS-ES The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with additional Surround Back channel as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ).
  • Page 28: Surround Play

    Ambience effects Surround play When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input: (The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. 1 DOLBY DIGITAL : Dolby Digital surround.
  • Page 29: Dvd 6-Channel Playback

    Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback 0 ARENA : DSP Surround ARENA mode. - JAZZ CLUB : DSP Surround JAZZ CLUB mode. = THEATER : DSP Surround THEATER mode. Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and ~ STADIUM : DSP Surround STADIUM mode.
  • Page 30: Convenient Functions

    Ambience effects Convenient functions Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) When watching movies at night, you might not be able to raise the DIMMER SOUND volume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital and DTS mode sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the scenes with heavy sound passage and scenes with normal sound passage.
  • Page 31 Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic II MUSIC mode and Pro Logic II Display dimmer adjustment MUSIC mode only) The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of this model's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the movies or listen to music.
  • Page 32: Dvd Players

    Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV-5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-503, DV-502, DVF-3550, DVF-3050, DVF-R4050, DVF-605, DV-6050, DVF-R5060, DVF-3060, DVF-3060K, DV-705, DVF-R5070 ,DVF-3070, DVF-3080, DVF-N7080, DVF-8100, DVF-3200, DVF-3250 and DVF-3300.
  • Page 33: In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, ON/OFF key OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/ or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor.
  • Page 34 • Press the CD/DVD or DVD/6CH key to activate • The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the component you the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD ¤ want to control before operation. player you wish to control.
  • Page 35: Specifications (For Europe)

    Weight (Net) .............. 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) 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 36: Specifications (For Australia)

    Coaxial ..............0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω 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).

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