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Kenwood KRF-V8060D Instruction Manual

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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR - 6060
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 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.
B60-5188-10 01 MA (K, P, M, X)
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  • Page 1 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR - 6060 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.

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Power

    If any acccessories 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Names and functions of parts ... 5 Main Unit ... 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0816) (VR-6060) ... 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) ... 7 Setting up the system ... 8 Connecting audio components ... 9 Connecting video components ... 10 Digital connections ...

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Before applying the power How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components, we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.

  • Page 5: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Use to adjust the sound quality and the ambi- ence effects. Connection at POWER ON/OFF key (for KRF-V8060D) The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Unit (Rc-R0816) (Vr-6060)

    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. 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit (Rc-R0725) (Krf-V8060D)

    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. 1 REMOTE MODE keys (DVD, CBL, DSS/...

  • 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 compo- nents you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

  • Page 9: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada Australia & Other countries REC OUT PLAY IN PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE CD or DVD player To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit.

  • Page 10: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video IN/OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Digital Connections

    (sold separately) To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D). Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver.

  • Page 12: 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. When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 13: 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 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord) MONITOR VIDEO...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Powered subwoofer SUBWOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Power amplifier Surround Back Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Right Left SURROUND GRAY BLUE WHITE GREEN FRONT A CENTER Right Left Front Speakers A Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Surround Back...

  • Page 15: 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 (For the U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Secure.

  • 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 Camcorder, other VCR, video game, digital camera, S VIDEO OUT or portable MD player...

  • Page 17: Connecting The System Control

    2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Rf Antenna And External Ir Repeater (For Vr-6060 Only)

    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 setup codes) IR REPEATER...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Remote Control

    Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. RF remote control function The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote function.

  • Page 20: Preparing For Surround Sound

    Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY (for VR-6060) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ STANDBY (for KRF-V8060D) key or POWER Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode. The Surround Back and Subwoofer speaker output selections are displayed as follows:...
  • Page 21 Preparing for surround sound If you selected other than “LARGE” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the re- ceiver is ON. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the re- ceiver is OFF.

  • Page 22: Normal Playback

    (KRF-V8060D) ON/STANDBY key (for VR-6060) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/STANDBY (for KRF-V8060D) key. : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel. Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. No sound will be heard from the subwoofer.

  • Page 23: Listening To A Source Component

    Normal playback Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Input Selector Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the source you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key. 1 “DVD/6CH” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “PHONO” 4 “TUNER”...
  • Page 24 Normal playback Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source (other than “MD/ TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the Input selector keys to select the video source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record.

  • Page 26: 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 BAND MULTI CONTROL TUNER AUTO TUNING 1/ ¡ AUTO Use the TUNER key to select the tuner. Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band.

  • Page 27: Receiving Preset Stations

    Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Numeric keys 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: For “15”, press 0,0,) For “20”, press...

  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 Ambience effects Multi channel surround sound (SRS Circle Surround II ) SRS Circle Surround II ™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ resulting in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surround-encoded video source.

  • Page 30: Surround Play

    Ambience effects Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark.

  • Page 31: Dvd 6-Channel Playback

    Ambience effects DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor). DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music or video source. 1 Pressing the DSP key or DSP MODE key will display the current DSP MODE status. 2 Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown bellow: 1 ARENA...

  • Page 32: Convenient Functions

    Ambience effects Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL SOUND STEREO Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key and then use to the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or joystick (2/3) until the desired item appears in the display.
  • Page 33 Ambience effects Center image will be heard from center speaker only. MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT CINEMA EQ. AUTO DETECT ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX CLIP DSP MODE DISCRETE COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs Center image will be heard from left and right speakers only. CINEMA EQ.

  • 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 “805”. Input...

  • Page 35: Operating Other Components

    Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections. INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire.

  • Page 36: Setup Code Chart (Rc-R0816) (Vr-6060) And (Rc-R0725) (Krf-V8060D)

    Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0816) (VR-6060) and (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI BELL+HOWELL CENTURION CORONAD DAEWOO 136, 140, 141, 145 EMERSON 130, 131, 132, 133, 146 FISHER G.E. 102, 122, 129...

  • Page 37: Cassette Deck, Cd Player & Md Recorder Operations

    Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Basic remote control operations for other components DSS/SAT receiver operation keys SOURCE LEARN SOURCE DSS/SAT (Source power) REMOTE MODE OTHERS Numeric keys +100 INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE TV CONTROL ¢ VOL. INPUT CH + / – (Channel + / –) TOP MENU MENU SET UP...

  • Page 40: 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 microcom- puter and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
  • Page 41 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 is set to a different opera- tion mode.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For other countries AUDIO section (KRF-V8060D) Effective power output during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10 %, 8 Ω ... 110 W + 110 W Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 Ω...
  • Page 43 Frequency response (30 Hz ~ 15 kHz) ... +0.5 dB, –3.0 dB 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 44 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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