AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-806 KRF-V5080D 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 model has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components.
Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. How to use this manual U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only Other countries ..........
Before applying the power Contents Channel space switching Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................................ 2 Unpacking ................................................................................. 2 Channel space switching .
Before applying the power Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE: 3 Close the cover.
Before applying the 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 Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display AUTO indicator Speaker indicator AUTO DETECT indicator DIGITAL indicator Band indicators DSP MODE indicator CLIP indicator 6CH INPUT indicator (KRF-V5080D only) DTS indicator DISCRETE 6.1 indicator MUTE indicator LOUDNESS indicator TONE indicator TUNED indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Input channel indicators PRO LOGIC indicator ST. indicator Display NEO:6 indicator MATRIX 6.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit RC-R0626 (for VR-806) and RC-R0625 (for KRF-V5080D) POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 RECEIVER DOWN-PAGE-UP PTY MENU OSD LOUDNESS RETURN TOP MENU SETUP SOUND LISTEN MODE DVD POWER P.CALL P.CALL MULTI CONTROL TUNING A/B+100 BASS BOOST DISC SKIP AUX CD/DVD DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 MUTE 1 Numeric keys ™ If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys.
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, DVD (VR-806) and DVD/6CH(KRF-V5080D) inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets Australia Other countries 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 OUT Other component 9 EN *5439/08-15/EN 9 04.1.
Setting up the system Connecting video components AUDIO VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT Video IN Monitor TV Video input and output (Yellow RCA pin cords) IN Video deck IN OUT Video output (Yellow RCA pin cords) Video OUT DVD player or LD player OUT Audio inputs and outputs Audio OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. 10 EN *5439/08-15/EN 10 04.1.
Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (Except for the Australia) If you have connected this model to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks.
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 a DVD player (6-channel input) (KRF-V5080D only) 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 the speakers Left Right VR-806 Surround Back Speakers Front Speakers Right Surround Back Speaker Left Center Speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier * VR-806: SURR BACK L /SURR BACK FRONT CENTER SURR BACK L /SURR BACK SURR BACK L* + VR-806 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 2 Push the lever AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from this model, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.
Preparing for surround sound 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. POWER ON/STANDBY (KRF-V5080D) ON/STANDBY MULTI CONTROL (VR-806) POWER ON/OFF (KRF-V5080D) 1 CUSTOM : For general speakers. 2 FULL RANGE : For selected KENWOOD speaker - for example, KS-207HT, KS-207EX, KS-208HT.
Preparing for surround sound If you have selected “NML” as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. •The surround speaker setting indication “SURR NML” appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the appropriate Surround speaker setting.
Normal playback Preparing for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the distance to the front speakers. Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Indication in feet Indication in meters POWER ON/STANDBY SPEAKERS ON/STANDBY (KRF-V5080D) ON/OFF (VR-806) • The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3m to 9.0m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3m) increments. 4 Press the SETUP key to accept the settings.
Normal playback Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Adjusting the sound SPEAKERS ON/OFF ACTIVE EQ PHONES Input Selector 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MULTI CONTROL MUTE BASS BOOST VOLUME “TUNER” “CD/DVD” “TAPE” or “MD” “VIDEO1” “VIDEO2” “DVD/6CH” (VR-806 : “DVD”) “AUX” 2 Start playback from the selected source.
Recording Normal playback Recording audio (analog sources) Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) 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 Listening to radio broadcasts 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. This model can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. 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.
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order (P.Call) MEMORY P.CALL 4/¢ TUNER MULTI CONTROL 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Blinks for 20 seconds 2 Use the P.CALL 4¥¢ keys to select the desired station. • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Proceed to step 3 within 20 seconds.
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 (KRF-V5080D only) The below speaker placements are for 6.
Ambience effects Dolby Digital DTS-ES The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with additional Surround Back channel which evolved from the conventional 5.1 channels surround system. DTS-ES format that was recorded in DVD, CD or LD comprises of two modes. DTS-ES Discrete 6.
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 mark. software bearing the LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE Input Selector (The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.
Ambience effects = ~ ! @ THEATER STADIUM DISCO STEREO : : : : DSP Surround THEATER mode. DSP Surround STADIUM mode. DSP Surround DISCO mode. Normal stereo playback. • Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using this model’s current settings is input, downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels. DVD 6-channel playback (KRF-V5080D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.
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 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 Soundfield is adjusted towards the front. 96kHz LPCM playback This model is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback. To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to “STEREO”. • In F-AUTO input mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in D-MANUAL input mode (listen mode is not STEREO), “FS 96kHz” will appear in the display and no sound can be heard from the speakers. Press the LISTEN MODE key (the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode) to output sound from the speakers.
Basic remote control operations for other components 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.
In case of difficulty For the U.S.A. and Canada Resetting the Microcomputer Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it back in while holding down the POWER ON/STANDBY 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 a different 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 the receiver and the remote. • No tape or CD is placed in the source component. • An attempt is made to play a tape which is being recorded in the cassette deck.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Specifications DIGITAL AUDIO section For the U.S.A and Canada AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (40 ~ 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8Ω one channel driven) ...............................................................................
