KRF-V6050D KRF-V5050D Preparations AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Operations This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows. 2 Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Other countries ............................... AC 110-120 / 220 - 240 V Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Unpacking Preparations Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage.
Before applying the power Contents Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special features .................................................. 4 Names and functions of parts ................ 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0616) (KRF-V6050D) ..................................................... 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0512) (KRF-V5050D) .........
Before applying the power 4 How to use this manual Special features The manual covers the KRF-V6050D and KRF-V5050D. Items such as functions, number of jacks, and remote control details differ somewhat between these models. To confirm the functions available on the model you have purchased, refer to the table below.
Names and functions of parts Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display CLIP indicator MUTE indicator SP A B TI.VOL MUTE CLIP CLIP RDS EON PTY RDS TA PTY TP NEWS L C LFE SL R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED DSP kHz DOWNMIX SW S SR Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators ST.
Names and functions of parts 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0616) (KRF-V6050D) This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ‹ POWER 1 Preparations 1 2 # 3 POWER 2 3 4 4 5 6 TV 7 8 9 VCR 0 +10 RETURN LSTN M. DVD MENU SET UP OSD SOUND 7 8 9 0 ! MULTI CONTROL TUNING B.BOOST RECEIVER TITLE PHONO A/B+100 DISC SKIP AUTO TV SEL. CD/DVD INPUT SEL.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0512) (KRF-V5050D) 7 POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 0 DVD ! Preparations 1 1 POWER 9 @ RECEIVER +10 PTY 2 3 MENU SET UP OSD RETURN TITLE SOUND LISTEN MODE RDS DISP. P.CALL 4 5 6 7 8 P.CALL MULTI CONTROL TUNING A/B+100 BASS BOOST DISC SKIP ENTER AUTO PHONO CD/DVD TUNER DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DISC SEL. CINE.EQ 9 MUTE 1 Numeric keys ∞ If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys.
Setting up the system 8 Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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. DTS disclaimer clause Preparations DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components 9 Shape of AC outlets U. K. Preparations Europe SYSTEM CONTROL jacks $ L R R A R B R L L To AC wall outlet L C L R REC OUT GND PHONO CD/DVD PLAY IN MD/TAPE AUDIO REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 2/MONITOR IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ¡ OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD player Moving Coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit.
Setting up the system 10 Connecting video components S Video jacks (KRF-V6050D only) PLAY IN S VIDEO REC OUT About the S VIDEO jacks PLAY IN S VIDEO Preparations MONITOR OUT S VIDEO PLAY IN DVD REC OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks.
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 11 PLAY IN S VIDEO REC OUT Preparations If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 R R R VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN L CD/DVD IN DVD MONITOR OUT CENTER A R L B L L C DVD PLAY IN DVD VIDEO 1 OUT R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/6CH.
Setting up the system 12 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 the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas 13 (KRF-V6050D only) AM loop antenna The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. Preparations 1 Push lever.
Setting up the system 14 Connecting the system control SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode. Preparations If your component has the mode select switch, set the connected components to the [SL16] mode.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever.
Setting up the system 16 Connecting the speakers Front Speakers A Right Left Preparations Center Speaker The KRF-V5050D is equipped with onetouch speaker terminals.They are arranged in the same manner as the speaker terminals of the KRF-V6050D. Refer to the instructions on making connections to the KRF-V6050D when making connections to the KRF-V5050D.
Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Speaker placement 17 Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. Subwoofer Front speaker Surround speaker Listening position 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 18 Speaker settings 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate center speaker setting. 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. If you have selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting, 1 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to the receiver.
Preparing for surround sound 4 Input the distance to the speakers. Normal playback Preparing for playback 1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers. 19 Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Distance to front speakers: ____ feet (meters) Distance to center speaker: ____ feet (meters) Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet (meters) INPUT MODE AUTO/CINEMA EQ.
Normal playback 20 Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT SOUND SPEAKERS A/B PHONES VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR SOUND MULTI CONTROL VOLUME B.BOOST/ BASS BOOST MUTE RC-R0616 RC-R0512 VOLUME 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source you want to RC-R0616 RC-R0512 listen to. Operations The input sources change as shown below: Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob.
Normal playback Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Muting the sound MONITOR The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. 21 Press the MUTE key. SP A B TI.VOL MUTE CLIP RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L C LFE LS R SW S RS Blinks To cancel INPUT SELECTOR Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off. • MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control knob.
Recording 22 Recording video For A-REC mode: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”) you want to record. DIGITAL AUTO AUTO SOUND FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED kHz DOWN MIX DSP 2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record. • Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source. 3 Start playback, then start recording. • Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due to the copy guard condition.
Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations 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 the section entitled, “Using RDS”. MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Using RDS (Radio Data System) 23 RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal.
Listening to radio broadcasts 24 Using the RDS DISP. (Display) key Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) 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. RDS DISP. BAND RC-R0512 RC-R0616 MEMORY AUTO/CINEMA EQ. Pressing the RDS DISP. key changes the contents of the display.
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 operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations. “Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”. ¢ MULTI CONTROL 2 Enter the number of the preset you want to receive 25 (up to “40”.
Listening to radio broadcasts 26 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. 3 Press the PTY key to start searching. EXAMPLE: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search. Display while searching. Blinks SP A B TI.
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. * 27 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 ).
Ambience effects 28 Dolby 3 Stereo DVD 6-channel mode Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded.
Ambience effects Surround Play When the DTS signal is input: (The DTS indicator lights up.) When the analog or digital signal (except for the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input: 1 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up). 2 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround (The 3 STEREO indicator lights up.) 3 ARENA: DSP surround. 4 JAZZ CLUB: DSP surround. 5 THEATER: DSP surround. 6 STADIUM: DSP surround. 7 DISCO: DSP surround. 8 STEREO: Normal stereo playback.
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback 30 Convenient functions 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. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect the component to the receiver’s DVD/6ch. INPUT jacks through a surround processor which can decode the surround signal you wont to listen to.
Ambience effects 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the ON or OFF setting. SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L C R S RS FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED kHz DOWN MIX DSP LFE LS 31 • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode. Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display.
Basic remote control operations for other components (For KRF-V6050D) 32 The remote control supplied with this receiver (for KRF-V6050D only) is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components Low battery warning Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models, certain codes may not work with some models.
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (KRF-V6050D (RC-R0616)) Maker BLAUPANKT GRUNDIG MIVER NOKIA NORDMENDE PHILIPS SABA SCHNEIDER TELEFUNKEN THOMSON AKAI FENNER FISHER HITACHI INNO-HIT IRRADIO JVC MAGNAVOX OKANO ORION PANASONIC SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TOSHIBA LOEWE Setup codes 401 402 401 403 404, 405 406 404, 407 408 407, 409, 410 411 408 412 413 414, 415 416 408 417 406 416 418 419, 420 421 413 422 423, 424, 425, 426, 427 428 429, 430 Maker BLAUPANKT GRUNDIG LOEWE NOKI
Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operations (For KRF-V5050D) 34 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.
Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For KRF-V5050D) 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.
Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For KRF-V6050D) 36 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. % CD player operations Cassette deck operations POWER POWER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV 7 8 9 VCR +10 RETURN LSTN M. POWER POWER 6 TV 8 9 VCR +10 RETURN LSTN M.
Basic remote control operations for other components Other components' operations (For KRF-V6050D) Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. 1 Select the input source. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. 37 • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key.
In case of difficulty 38 Resetting the Microcomputer With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER key OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY key, press POWER 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 factors. 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 Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control. • No setup codes registered at for the respective input(s). • Register a setup code at the respective input(s). ‹ Remote control operation is not possible. • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted.
Specifications 40 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AUDIO section (KRF-V6050D) DIGITAL AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (DIN 1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D.,at 6 Ω) ............ 110 W + 110 W Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven) .............................................................................. 100 W + 100 W CENTER (1kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω, one channel driven) ......................