DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM DVT-6300 DVT-7300 DVT-8300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. B60-5476-08 00 (K/P/E/X) OC 04/02 *5476/01-08/EN 1 04.7.
Introduction DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Preparations U.S.A. and Canada ........................................................ AC 120 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................................ AC 230 V only Australia ........................................................................
Introduction 3 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present. If any accessories 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. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Special features and Contents DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Special features Preparations This document classifies the applications of each feature using the following marks. : Description of a feature that can be used with DVD. : Description of a feature that can be used with CD. : Description of a feature that can be used with VCD.
Discs information 5 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Types of playable discs The system using this unit does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts. Playable Disc DVD VIDEO CD (CD-R, CD-RW) VCD (SVCD*) Logo mark on disc Disc size Played sides Contents Video + Audio 8cm 12cm One or both One or both Approx. 41 min. (1 side, 1 layer) Approx. 75 min. (1 side, 2 layers) Approx. 82 min.
Region Codes DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is used to play back DVD VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player. The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
Video formats 7 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL). They are variable depending on countries and areas. TV formats of major countries TV Format Major Countries & Areas NTSC Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc. PAL China, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Singapore, etc. This unit has a function for changing the video format according to the TV type.
Important items DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Maintenance Maintenance of the unit In regard to contact cleaner When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for agents may cause discoloration. they may deform the plastic component.
System Connections 9 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Caution: Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed. Caution Malfunction of microcomputer Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
System Connections DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) AM loop antenna AM loop antenna connection Preparations The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best reception. Black Example for some areas FM antenna FM indoor antenna connection The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna.
System Connections 11 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Connecting to a TV (for U.S.A., Canada and Australia) Note TV The S-Video output terminal of this unit is only for output of the built-in DVD player. The output of equipment connected toVIDEO1 or VIDEO2 is put out as a composite signal. COMPONENT Video cord (for U.S.A.
System Connections DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Connecting to Audio video equipments VCR or DVD recorder IN OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT OUTPUT L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO Preparations DIGITAL OUT L VIDEO Audio/video cord Audio/video cord (Commercially available) (Commercially available) Optical cable (Commer- Optical cable (Commer- cially available) cially available) When the equipment connected to VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 of this unit has an optical digital output, an optical cable can be used
Controls and indicators 13 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) PROGRAM indicator RDS indicator RT indicator PTY indicator Indicates current surround mode Repeat mode indicator Indicates current audio stream Play / pause indicator 1 ANGLE indicator SVCD indicator Chapter number or track number indicator Title number indicator DVD: DVD video indicator CD: Audio CD indicator MP3: MP3 indicator VCD: Video CD indicator Character information displey section Display POWER 2 For U.S.A.
Operation of remote control unit DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) 1 2 % 3 ^ 4 5 & * Preparations 6 7 8 ( SLOW 9 ! ) 0 ¡ ™ £ ¢ @ # $ The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit.
Set Up functions Set Up functions 15 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Preparation for Set Up 1 Set the POWER key (ON/ STANDBY key ) to power on. 2 Set Video Format according to the connected TV type. (To select TV Type 7) (For Europe and Australia) MAIN UNIT If the video formats of the disc and TV do not match, press and hold PAUSE key on the front panel for more than 5 seconds to be able to select a TV type (PAL, NTSC or AUTO).
Set Up functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Language LOCK (Parental Control) Disc Audio Original Disc Audio 8 Disc Subtitle English Disc Subtitle 7 Disc Menu French Disc Menu 6 Rating German Spanish Rating Country Code 5 Country Code TV Aspect Italian Progressive Scan Polish TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan 3 Menu Language Chinese Hungarian 5.1 Speaker Setup 2 1 Unlock Other – – – – 5.
Set Up functions 17 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) LOCK (Continued) 5.1 Speaker Setup Changing the Password (4-digit code) Select speaker settings, including volume balance and delay time, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog MultiChannel Output. Refer to “Speaker setting”.™ Disc Audio Disc Subtitle R Disc Menu If you forget Password Rating Front L Country Code Volume TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Size Distance R 0 dB Small 1 ft Test Return 5.
Set Up functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Others The DRC, Vocal and PBC settings can be changed. Press the Cursor up/down (5/∞) keys to select the desired item and press ENTER key. The setting of the selected item is changed between On and Off. Disc Audio DRC Off Disc Subtitle Vocal On Disc Menu PBC On Rating Set to on only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
Set Up functions 19 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) DVD menu language code list Code Language Code 6566 6565 6570 8381 6577 6582 7289 6583 6588 6590 6665 6985 6678 6890 6672 6682 6671 7789 6669 7577 6765 9072 6779 7282 6783 6865 7876 6978 6979 6984 7079 Fiji Finnish French Frisian Galician Georgian German Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Interlingua Irish Italian Japanese Javanese Kannada Kashmiri Kazakh Kirghiz Korean Kurdish Laothian Latin Latvian, Lettish
Setting up LISTEN mode Set Up functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) What are LISTEN modes? You can experience true home-theater sound with your new system. This system incorporates several listen modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. Each produces multiple channels of surround-sound, but each does it differently. ● Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital uses an encode/decode process based on its theatrical digital surround sound technology.
Setting Set up LISTEN Up functions mode 21 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) To set the LISTEN mode manually According to the contents of the disc played in this unit, the LISTEN MODE (selected by the LISTEN MODE key) can be selected. At the time of PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL (2 ch) source 1 Press the LISTEN MODE key. Each press switches the modes as shown below. (Display) / (OSD) REMOTE *5476/20-22/EN 21 04.7.
Speaker setting Set Up functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Reset as follows to match your listening environment. Positioning the speakers To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with this SURROUND SOUND system, it is important to position the speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find the best location in your room.
Before operation 23 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) On screen display The on-screen Banner Display contains many playback features. To see the Banner Display, press ON SCREEN key on the remote while a disc is playing. Use the Cursor (5/∞/2/3) keys on the remote to move through the different features in the Banner Display. Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Example: On-Screen Display during playing DVD 1 /3 1 /12 Chapter Number 0:20:09 Time search 1 ENG D 5.
Let's put out some sound DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Preparation POWER Turn on the POWER. INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL VOLUME MUTE POWER/ON STANDBY PHONES 3/[INPUT SELECTOR] Basic use method 1Selecting the desired input Operations MAIN UNIT REMOTE 1 Press ‰/[INPUT SELECTOR] key for more than 3 seconds. 2 Press ‰/[INPUT SELECTOR] key repeatedly. each press switches the mode. When press VIDEO 1/2 key on the remote, switches input modes as shown below.
Receiving broadcast station 25 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 30 stations in the preset memory. (§ ) TUNER/BAND Numeric keys PRESET 8 / ST/MONO 4 TUNING ¢ 1Select the TUNER input When the key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically. Press the TUNER/BAND key on the remote. Stereo tuning indication REMOTE Tuning indication Preset number Band display Press the TUNER/BAND key on the remote.
Receiving broadcast station DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) You can store up to 30 stations for FM and AM (MW) in the memory and recall with a single touch of the key. 7 / MEMORY 4 TUNING ¢ Storing the broadcast stations (one-by-one presetting) a station (auto tuning or manual 1Select tuning) ∞ the 7/MEMORY key on the main 2Press unit. Blinks Operations MAIN UNIT 3Select the desired preset number. Please perform the next operation while the indicator is blinking.
Receiving broadcast station 27 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.
Receiving broadcast station DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) PTY function The PTY information is composed of an identification symbol, which helps the FM radio to recognize the program type of each FM station. TUNER/BAND The 31 PTY modes are shown in the display by pressing the PTY key. PTY SEARCH Using the PTY search function 1Select the FM band. REMOTE PTY ∞ 2Press the PTY key. RDS Program types REMOTE Operations ÷ The PTY MODE (POP M, ROCK M etc.) appears on the display.
Playback of disc Various playback functions 29 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Basic play POWER Preparation OPEN/CLOSE 8 / ST./MONO Turn on the POWER. 7 / MEMORY TOP MENU MENU 7 (STOP) 3 (PLAY) 8 (PAUSE) POWER/ON/STANDBY 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) 3/[INPUT SELECTOR] 1 Load a disc. Label side MAIN UNIT 1 Open the tray. 0 2 Place a disc. 2 Start playback. REMOTE ÷ READING appears on the TV screen. CHAPTER No. (DVD) Time display TITLE No. (DVD) TRACK No.
Playback of disc Various playback functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Disc playback features Notes ÷ You won't hear the sound (audio) on the DVD and VCD when you're using the Skip, Search, Step or Slow motion features. ÷ Playback features are not available during the opening credits of a movie.
Playback of disc Various playback functions 31 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Numeric keys ON SCREEN Cursor up/down (5/∞) , (slow) 8 (pause) 3 (PLAY) STEP (freeze frame and frame advance) ÷ During playback, press the 8 (pause) key. ÷ Each time you press the key, the picture advances one frame. REMOTE ÷ Press the 3 key to resume normal playback. Slow motion playback ÷ During playback, press the (slow) keys. ÷ Each press switches the motion speed.
Various playback functions Various playback functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Select Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks, you can use the AUDIO key on the remote to temporarily change the DVD player’s Audio setting. During playback, press the AUDIO key on the remote. Audio language icon 1 ENG D 5.1 CH Using Marker The marker feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly.
Various playback functions 33 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Select Camera angle Some disc contains multiple angles particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. 1 During playback, press the ANGLE key on the Title Menu / Disc Menu DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access special features. To use the Title Menu 1 Press the TOP MENU key on the remote. remote. Angle icon 1 /1 ÷ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the screen.
Various playback functions DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Repeat play Zoom function Desired title, chapter, track or disc can be played back repeatedly. At the time of DVD playback. ÷ "CHAPTER " : Repeat the chapter that is playing. ÷ "TITLE " : Repeat the title that is playing. Use zoom to enlarge the video image. 1 During playback, press the ZOOM key on the remote. At the time of CD/VCD playback. ÷ "TRACK" : Repeat the track that is playing. ÷ "ALL" : Repeat the disc that is playing.
Various playback functions 35 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Time Search To start playing at any chosen time on the disc. 1 During playback, press the ON SCREEN key on the remote. Using the TV screen to start CD playback Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Program CD TRACK01 TRACK02 TRACK03 TRACK04 TRACK05 TRACK06 The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. TRACK07 Clear All TRACK08 0: 56: 18 STER.
Program play 36 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) You can listen to the desired tracks of the current CD or VCD in any desired order. Program Edit 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. 0 2 Press P.MODE key to enter the Program edit Lit Program edit screen appears. mode. Program E Example of CD playback 3 Select specific track by press Cursor up/down Program CD (5/∞) keys.
Program play 37 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Delete a track from Program list 1 Press the Cursor (2/3/5/∞) keys to select the track that you wish to delete from the Program list. 2 Press CLEAR key. Delete the complete Program list 1 Select “Clear All” icon, then press ENTER key. ÷ The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed. The complete program for the disc is deleted. Note P.B.C. on mode of VCD, the Program play function does not work. * Operations *5476/36-37/EN 37 04.7.
MP3 /WMA/JPEG media playback MP3/WMA /JPEG media playback DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Guidance of MP3/WMA/JPEG MP3/WMA/JPEG media that can be played back with this equipment Usable media : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW Usable formats : ISO9660 level 1 (excluding expanded formats) Files that can be played back : MP3 files, WMA files and JPEG files Creating media for playing back on this equipment Compressing MP3/WMA Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for the compression software when compressing MP3/WMA file
MP3/WMA /JPEG media playback 39 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Playing back MP3/WMA/JPEG files ÷ It is not possible to play back folders and files that exceed the maximum limitations of the media. ÷ A certain amount of time is required for the player to confirm the media on which MP3/WMA/JPEG files have been recorded before playback will commence. Playback MP3 WMA 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. ÷ The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen.
MP3/WMA /JPEG media playback DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Searching (only for MP3/WMA files)º Change the Slide speed (only for JPEG files) 1 During playback, press the 4 or ¢ key for The Slide show function can be used to switch photo images automatically from one file to the next. There are four Slide speed options. more than 2 seconds. MAIN UNIT REMOTE 1 Playback a JPEG file. · 2 Press Cursor (2/3/5/∞) keys on the remote to highlight the speed icon. re6 2 Press and hold the 4 or ¢ key repeatedly.
MP3/WMA /JPEG media playback 41 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) MP3 /WMA program playback (fl) You can listen to the desired files of the current MP3/WMA disc in any desired order. Program Edit 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. 0 2 Press P.MODE key to enter the Program edit Program edit screen appears. mode. 3 Select specific file by press Cursor up/down (5/ ∞) keys. To repeat program play During program playback, press the REPEAT key on the remote.
Other function MP3/WMA /JPEG media playback DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Sleep Timer DIMMER function You can set this receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. The display brightness of the main unit can be changed. Press SLEEP key on the remote to set the desired sleep time. Press the DIMMER key to dim or bright. The SLEEP indicator and sleep time appears in the display window. ÷ Each time you press SLEEP key the setting changes in the following order.
In case of difficulty 43 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative. Operation to reset The microprocessor may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor.
In case of difficulty DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) DVD player unit Symptom Cause Remedy Playback does not start when the 3 key is pressed. ÷ There is no disc in the player. ÷ There are no signals recorded on the side of the disc being played. ÷ Load a disc and press the 3 key. ÷ Turn the disc over and properly place it on the disc tray. Playback starts but no image/sound is seen heard. ÷ The TV is not turned on. ÷ The connection cords are not properly connected. ÷ Turn on the TV.
In case of difficulty 45 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) DVD player unit Symptom Cause Remedy Playback will not start even after a title is selected. ÷ A viewing restriction (PARENTAL) has been set for the disc. ÷ Check the viewing restriction level (PARENTAL) setting. The parental level cannot be changed. ÷ You have forgotten the password. ÷ Set the initial setup to the factory setup with the following procedure. 1 Press the SETUP key on the remote to display the Setup menu.
Specifications DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Main unit [ General ] [ Amplifier section ] Effective output power during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω ................................... 55 W + 55 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation Front (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω, one channel driven) ......................................................................... 55 W + 55 W Center (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D. at 8 Ω, one channel driven) ... 55 W Surround (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D.
Specifications 47 DVR-6300 (EN/K,P,E,X) Speaker system (continued) [ KSW-7300 ] (Front) Enclosure ....................... Bass-Refrex (Magnetically shielded) Speaker configuration ................. 50 mm (2”), cone type ✕ 2 Impedance ........................................................................... 8 Ω Power Handling Capacity (DVR-6300) ............................ 60 W Dimensions ...............................................
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. Model *5476/43-48/EN 48 Serial Number 04.7.