If the unit was shipped these items and their waste by products. to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood Contact your local authority for details in locating a recommends that you retain the original carton and packing recycle facility nearest to you.
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 yourself should be read before the product is operated. as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous Retain Instructions –...
Notes on instructions.............2 Convenient functions ............39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 3 Remote control operations for Special features ................4 Kenwood DVD players ........40 Names and functions of parts ......5 Troubleshooting ..........41 Main unit ..................5 Specifications ............44 Remote control unit ...............6...
Names and functions of parts Main unit Frequency display, AUTO DETECT indicator Input display, Preset channel display, DIGITAL indicator AUTO indicator PTY indicator Surround mode display DSP MODE Speaker indicator RDS indicator indicator Band indicators 6CH INPUT indicator DTS / DTS-ES CLIP indicator indicator MUTE...
MEMORY key MUTE Use for manual memory of radio stations. RECEIVER key Use to turn this unit on and off. DVD key Use to turn on the Kenwood DVD player on and off. § ACTIVE EQ key MD/TAPE AV AUX TUNER CD/DVD Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting.
fi PTY key Use for PTY search. Note: • * For how to be able to use the keys to operate the Kenwood DVD player, see <Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD players> ‚. Infrared ray system Preparing the remote control...
Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Speaker placement When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components Front speaker Front speaker you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
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 unit, be sure to read the <Selecting the input mode> ™ carefully. To AC wall outlet Australia Other countries...
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to this unit with digital connection, be sure to read the <Selecting the input mode> ™ carefully. KRF-V6200D FRONT SURROUND CENTER DVD / 6CH IN SUB WOOFER To AC wall outlet KRF-V7200D...
Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 AUDIO Cassette deck or MD player CD or DVD player Other component English...
Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks If you use the S-VIDEO jacks to connect your video components, be sure to connect your monitor and video recording components also with S-VIDEO VIDEO 2 MONITOR jacks. S-VIDEO To AC wall outlet VIDEO2 VIDEO1...
Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) To AC wall outlet REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO MONITOR VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT* VIDEO DVD player Video component with recording function AUDIO OUT...
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers (KRF-V7200D) SUB WOOFER Powered subwoofer PRE OUT To AC wall outlet For 6.1-channel speaker configuration, connect the surround back speaker to this terminal. Select "BS MONO" in the speaker setup. ) SURROUND SPEAKERS (6-16 ) FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16 ) WHITE GREEN...
Connecting the speakers (KRF-V6200D) Surround Back speakers For 6.1-channel speaker Left Right configuration, connect the surround back speaker to this terminal (with power amplifier connected in between). Select "BS MONO" in the speaker setup ). Power Amplifier SURROUND SUB WOOFER BACK Powered subwoofer PRE OUT...
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting to the AV AUX jacks and USB jack œ Strip coating. ∑ Loosen. é Insert the cord. VIDEO L-AUDIO-R ® Secure. Notes: • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. •...
Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord. Adjust the FM 75 direction for best reception.
Speaker settings ¥ Use [MULTI CONTROL 5/∞] to select your listening Speaker setup (Easy Setup) position. The speaker settings can be completed by simply selecting the room type and listening position. The audio will be corrected automatically according to the characteristics of the speaker system in use.
Speaker setting flow Getting into the setup mode The detailed settings below allow you to enjoy full performance The setup procedure is identical for all of the setting elements. of the receiver according to the environment of your listening Once you remember the following procedure, you can easily set room.
Speaker settings • If "SURR OFF" is selected, no surround back speaker can be Speaker setup ("SP SETUP") selected. • "BS LRG" cannot be selected unless "SURR LRG" is selected. This sets up the speakers according to the speaker system in •...
Distance setting ("DISTANCE") Low frequency effects level ("LFE LVL") This sets the distance from each speaker to the listening position. œ Measure the distance from the listening position to Low frequency effect signal is used exclusively for giving the field each speaker and jot down in the table below.
Normal Playback Selecting the input mode (main unit only) Selecting the input mode (main unit only) Preparing for playback If you have selected a component connected to the DIGITAL IN Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. jacks (CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6CH INPUT), make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be INPUT SELECTOR used.
Listening to a source component Listening to music with PURE AUDIO MODE VOLUME CONTROL The PURE AUDIO MODE allows you to enjoy music sources in high-quality stereo. INPUT SELECTOR USB/AV AUX PURE AUDIO MODE VOLUME PURE AUDIO MODE Input source keys œ...
Operation of USB source Audio files such as MP3 files, WMA files and AAC files can be Fast forward and backward Fast forward and backward enjoyed through a USB device. (remote control only) (remote control only) For the information on usable USB devices and audio files, see <Playable USB device and files>...
Adjusting the sound One-touch low frequency emphasis (Bass One-touch low frequency emphasis (Bass Boost) (remote control only) Boost) (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when this unit is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Press [BASS BOOST]. MULTI CONTROL ACTIVE EQ •...
Ambience effects The below speaker placements are for 7.1 channel Surround modes surround sound system which are; This unit is equipped with listen modes that allow you to enjoy an • Dolby Pro Logic IIx enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. •...
Page 28
Ambience effects Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital is a highly sophisticated and versatile audio Dolby Pro Logic IIx transforms any stereo or 5.1-channel signal encoding/decoding technology. Dolby Digital technology can into six- or seven-channel, full range surround sound, creating a transmit mono, stereo (two-channel), or up to 5.1-channel seamless, natural surround soundfield that immerses you in the surround sound (discrete* multichannel audio).
Page 29
DSP mode About indicators for surround mode About indicators for surround 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 particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio.
Ambience effects Surround play "DOLBY DIGITAL" "PLII MUSIC"* Pro Logic II surround Music mode and "PRO LOGIC" Select the listen mode according to the source being played back. "DOLBY DIGITAL" "PLII GAME"* Pro Logic II surround Game mode and "PRO LOGIC" "DOLBY DIGITAL"...
DVD 6-channel playback Notes: • Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output listen modes cannot be selected. channels and this unit, you can enjoy surround sound playback. •...
Listening to radio broadcasts This unit can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall Using RDS (Radio Data System) them by one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of stations and other stations.
RDS Auto Memory Presetting radio stations manually 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 The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number "1".
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) Numeric keys P.CALL TUNER TUNER œ Press [TUNER] to select tuner as the source. œ Press [TUNER] to select tuner as the source. ∑ Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to "40"...
é Press [PTY] to start searching. Tuning by program type Example: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. (PTY search) Display while searching. Blinks This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want to listen to.
Recording ® Start playback, then start recording. Recording mode setting in digital • If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in audio source recording the input signals, etc., press [AUTO/MONO]. (main unit only) Recording audio (analog sources) When recording a multi-channel digital audio source, it is recommended to set up the recording mode properly to convert the digital input into the 2-channel analog output.
Further adjustments Speaker level adjustment Speaker level adjustment Fine adjustment of the sound The output level from the desired speaker channels can be fine You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to adjusted according to the properties of each disc. playback in the surround mode.
Page 38
Further adjustments Panorama mode ( Panorama mode (Pro Logic IIx Music Pro Logic IIx Music and Center Width mode ( Center Width mode (Pro Logic IIx Music Pro Logic IIx Music Pro Logic II Music mode only) Pro Logic II Music mode only) and Pro Logic II Music mode only) and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the...
Additional functions Listening with headphones (main unit Listening with headphones (main unit Convenient functions only) only) œ Press [SPEAKERS A/B/OFF] so that the speaker indicator goes off. Make sure the "SP" indicator is turned off. VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKERS A/B/OFF • If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the DIMMER surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback.
Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD players 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,...
Troubleshooting Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following tables before calling for service. Amplifier Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from the speakers. The speaker cords are disconnected. Connect it properly referring to <Connecting the speakers>.
Page 42
The remote control has not been changed to the operation Press the [CD/DVD] or [DVD/6CH] key to activate the mode for the Kenwood DVD player you wish to control. operation mode for the component you want to control before operation.
Page 43
In regard to contact cleaner In regard to contact cleaner Resetting the Microcomputer Resetting the Microcomputer Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged they may deform the plastic component.
Tone control BASS ............... ±10 dB (at 100 Hz) Notes: TREBLE ............±10 dB (at 10 kHz) 1. Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in DIGITAL AUDIO section development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Sampling frequency ....32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz 2.