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.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 1.
Before applying power Contents Preparing the remote control Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure Before applying power ............................................................. 2 Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 Unpacking ................................................................................. 2 How to use this manual .................
Before applying power Special features True home theater sound DSP surround modes This model incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! § The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this model incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ CLUB”, “THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO”.
Names and functions of parts Main unit PTY indicator Speaker indicator AUTO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display AUTO DETECT indicator DIGITAL indicator DSP MODE indicator Band indicators RDS indicator 6CH INPUT indicator DTS indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator DISCRETE 6.1 indicator LOUDNESS indicator TONE indicator TUNED indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PRO LOGIC indicator ST.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit VIDEO 1 CD/DVD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 DVD/6CH RECEIVER DVD SET UP TONE DIMMER LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ SOUND MULTI CONTROL TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN BAND MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS AUDIO SUBTITLE RDS DISP. DISC SEL. PTY DISC SKIP ANGLE REPEAT 1 Input Selector keys (TUNER, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD/6CH, AUX) ( Use to select the input sources. 2 Numeric keys Use to operate the DVD player. ¤ Use to call up preset stations.
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. Input mode settings “CD/DVD”, “VIDEO2” and “DVD/6CH” inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. After completing connections and turning on this model, follow the steps below.
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.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components EUROPE To AC wall outlet AUDIO L R AUX CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 IN OUT Video component IN OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder OUT CD or DVD player Other component OUT CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. • Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit.
Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO jacks (For KRF-V6100D) 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 jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. VIDEO * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/ 6CH input.
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.
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.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speakers Front Speakers Right Left KRF-V6100D Right Surround Back Speaker Left Center Speaker Power Amplifier Power Amplifier * KRF-V6100D: SURR BACK L /SURR BACK FRONT CENTER SURR BACK L /SURR BACK SURR BACK L* + KRF-V6100D only When using both Surround Back Left and Right speakers, select “PRE OUT” at speaker settings.
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. 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. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever.
Preparing for surround sound 4 When the “EASY SET” has been selected. Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from this model’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. ON/STANDBY MULTI CONTROL RECEIVER SETUP The speaker system can be complete by simply selecting the room type and listening position.
Preparing for surround sound 5 When the “CUSTOM” has been selected. 1 For general speaker setting, use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select “CUSTOM” and press the SETUP key again. • The Subwoofer setting indication “SUBW ON” appears. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer setting. 1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is ON. 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is OFF. • The initial setting is “SUBW ON”.
Preparing for surround sound 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. • In step 6 and 7, indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting. 1 Press the SETUP key to begin TEST TONE. • This model enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. The selection of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys.
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 POWER ON/OFF AUTO/MONO Input Selector INPUT SELECTOR 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.
Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKERS ON/OFF ACTIVE EQ Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) VOLUME CONTROL You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the Loudness setting ON. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the “LOUDNESS” indicator goes off.
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 converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording. 3 M-REC mode : The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode.
Listening to radio broadcasts 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 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 Receiving preset stations 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 operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations. See “Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”. ∞ TUNER Numeric keys MEMORY MULTI CONTROL 1 Tune to the station you want to store.
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) Using the RDS DISP. (Display) key TUNER P.CALL 4/¢ RDS DISP. 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Pressing the RDS DISP. key changes the contents of the display. 2 Use the P.CALL 4¥¢ keys to select the desired station. Each press switches the display mode as follows: • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the P.CALL ¢ does the following: Pressing the P.
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) 1 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. When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, “NONE” is displayed.
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 system which are; • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS • DSP • DVD 6-channel The below speaker placements are for 6.
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. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.
Ambience effects Surround play When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input: 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 the mark and Dolby Digital format digital broadcasts (etc.). Dolby Pro Logic can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software mark. bearing the LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector (The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.
Ambience effects 0 ARENA - JAZZ CLUB = THEATER ~ STADIUM ! DISCO @ STEREO : : : : : : DSP Surround ARENA mode. DSP Surround JAZZ CLUB mode. DSP Surround THEATER mode. DSP Surround STADIUM mode. DSP Surround DISCO mode. Normal stereo playback. DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and this model, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable.
Ambience effects Convenient functions DIMMER Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) When watching movies at night, you might not be able to raise the 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.
Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic IIX MUSIC mode 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 repeatedly until “DIMENSION” appears on the display. • The “DIMENSION” indication scrolls across the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear or the front.
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.
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER ON/OFF key OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/ STANDBY key, press the POWER ON/OFF key. 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.
In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Remote control operation is not possible. • The remote control is set to the DVD player operation 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 this model and the remote. • The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you wish to control.
Specifications (For Europe) Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., at 6 Ω) ............................................................................... 100 W + 100 W Effective power output during STEREO operation RMS(1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω) .............................. 120 W + 120 W Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D.
Specifications (For Australia) Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation VIDEO inputs / outputs VIDEO (composite) ................................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω S-VIDEO inputs /outputs (KRF-V6100D) S-VIDEO (luminance signal) .................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω S-VIDEO (chrominance signal) ....................... 0.