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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-605 VR-615 KRF-V5060D KRF-V4060D KRF-V5560D 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.
PRE OUT Note : Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch. NERGY STAR ® Partner, Kenwood As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.This...
RC-R0620 For KRF-V5060D (For the U.K. and Europe only) Remote control unit (1) RC-R0622 For KRF-V4060D and KRF-V5560D (For the U.K. and Europe only) Remote control unit (1) RC-R0623 *AC plug adapter (1) If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately.
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 of your audio and video components, we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.
Names and functions of parts Main Unit CINEMA EQ. indicator Speaker indicator MUTE indicator CLIP indicator RDS indicators TONE indicator LOUDNESS indicator 96kHzfs indicator POWER STANDBY STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY SPEAKERS ON ⁄ OFF POWER CINEMA EQ PHONES For VR-605/ 1 POWER ON/OFF key...
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0621) (VR-605/KRF-V4060D/V5560D) and (RC-R0620) (VR-615/KRF- V5060D) 1 Numeric keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0623) (KRF-V4060D/V5560D) and (RC-R0622) (KRF-V5060D) (For the U.K. and Europe only) PHONO (For RC-R0622 only) 1 Numeric keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
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.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks [For VR-605/615/ KRF-V4060D/ V5560D and KRF-V5060D (except for the U.K. and Europe)] U.S.A. and Canada U.K. Australia Other countries SYSTEM EMPHASIS CONTROL CHANNEL SPACE CD / DVD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 75Ω...
AC 220- 240V~ AC 110- 120V~ CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKERS VOLTAGE 50 / 60Hz (8-16Ω) (8-16Ω) SELECTOR SWITCHED TOTAL 90W MAX. WHITE GREEN GRAY BLUE SPEAKERS For VR-605/ KRF-V4060D/ V5560D only PLAY IN VIDEO 2 Audio inputs and outputs Audio IN/OUT...
CD / DVD OPTICAL 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.
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 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) GRAY Right Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) GRAY BLUE VR-605/KRF-V5060D/KRF-V4060D AC OUTLETS AC110V-120V / 220V-240V~ AC 220- 240V~ AC 110- 120V~ CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKERS VOLTAGE 50 / 60Hz (8-16Ω) (8-16Ω)
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
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.
Setting up the system Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion.
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, and surround speakers) as described below. For VR-615 (HTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for front, center, and surround speakers as this will cause the speakers to malfunction.
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Preparing for surround sound • For VR-615 (HTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for surround speaker as this will cause the speaker to malfunction. If you have selected other than “LRG” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF.
Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. POWER SPEAKER ON/STANDBY ON/OFF (VR-605/615) POWER AUTO INPUT SELECTOR ON/OFF INPUT MODE (KRF-V5060D/ V4060D/ V5560D) Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-605/615) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/...
Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKERS ON/OFF CINEMA EQ PHONES MULTI CONTROL BASS BOOST MUTE Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select TONE ON/OFF.
Recording Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob 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 to select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”) you want to record.
Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver 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 and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see “Using RDS (Radio Data System)”.
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number “1”. Therefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operaptions to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations.
Listening to radio broadcasts (For the U.K. and Europe only) Using the RDS DISPLAY key RDS DISPLAY Pressing the RDS DISPLAY key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows: 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display 1 PS (Program Service name) display:...
Listening to radio broadcasts (For the U.K. and Europe only) Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) 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. Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search.
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.
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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 particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THE- ATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event! Center speaker...
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.
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback ( For VR-615/KRF-V5060D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard.
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Ambience effects 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the ON or OFF setting. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode. Panorama mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the “wraparound”...
DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1 : DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-503, DV-502, DVF-3550, DVF-3050 and DVF-R4050.
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, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations.
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.
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In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to a different opera- tion mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote.
KRF-V5060D/V4060D/V5560D ... (total 90 W max.) Dimensions ... W : . 440 mm (17-5/16") Weight (Net) VR-605/615 ... 7.7 kg (17.00 lb) KRF-V5060D/V5560D ... 8.8 kg (19.40 lb) KRF-V4060D ... 7.9 kg (17.41 lb) H : 143 mm (5-5/8") D : 303 mm (11-15/16")
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VOLUME at -30dB level ... +8 dB (at 100 Hz) 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).