AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER KRF-V7200D KRF-V6200D INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B60-5678-00/00 (E, X) KW B60-5678-00̲00.indd 1 07.6.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Unpacking Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present. Australia ......................................................................................AC 240 V only Europe .........................................................................................
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 To ensure safety, read the items carrying this marking carefully. Recording ............................................................ 36 Recording mode setting in digital audio source recording (main unit only) ........................................... 36 Recording audio (analog sources) ................................. 36 Recording video.................................................................... 36 Before applying power ...................................
Names and functions of parts Main unit AUTO indicator PTY indicator Speaker indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display RDS indicator AUTO DETECT indicator DIGITAL indicator Band indicators DSP MODE indicator 6CH INPUT indicator DTS / DTS-ES indicator DISCRETE 6.1 indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL EX indicator TONE indicator TUNED indicator MATRIX 6.1 indicator PRO LOGIC indicator ST.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 5 Numeric keys Use to call up preset stations. Use to operate the Kenwood DVD player.* ANGLE AUDIO REPEAT SUBTITLE DVD FIRST FILE key RECEIVER DIMMER ¢ When in the USB source, use to select and play the first file recorded in the USB device. ACTIVE EQ 6 LISTEN MODE key º Use to select a listen mode. FIRST FILE 7 PURE AUDIO MODE key BASS BOOST £ Select PURE AUDIO MODE.
∞ TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to fast backward/fast forward the file of the USB source. ¢ Use to select the radio station. ¤ Use to operate the Kenwood DVD player.* § DISPLAY key Use to display the tag information of the USB source. ¢ Use to display RDS information. fi Operation When the Standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press [ RECEIVER] on the remote control unit. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. Operating range (Approx.
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. Speaker placement Front speaker Front speaker Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Notes: 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or there will be noise interference. 2.
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 unit, be sure to read the ™ carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to this unit with digital connection, be sure to read the ™ carefully.
Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet L R AUX CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Cassette deck or MD player IN OUT CD or DVD player OUT Other component English B60-5678-00̲00.indd 11 11 07.6.
Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT S-VIDEO If you use the S-VIDEO jacks to connect your video components, be sure to connect your monitor and video recording components also with S-VIDEO jacks.
Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) To AC wall outlet L CR R CB CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO Y DVD IN VIDEO1 IN VIDEO2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT* VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD player AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Video component with recording function VIDEO OUT Monitor TV Video component VIDEO OUT Notes: • * If the DVD player has 6 channel output, connecting to DVD/6CH IN jacks is possible.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers (KRF-V7200D) SUB WOOFER Powered subwoofer PRE OUT To AC wall outlet For 6.1-channel speaker configuration, connect the surround back speaker to this terminal. Select "BS MONO" in the speaker setup.
Connecting the speakers (KRF-V6200D) Surround Back speakers Left Right For 6.1-channel speaker configuration, connect the surround back speaker to this terminal (with power amplifier connected in between). Select "BS MONO" in the speaker setup ).
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals œ Strip coating. Connecting to the AV AUX jacks and USB jack ∑ Loosen. é Insert the cord. VIDEO L-AUDIO-R USB ® Secure. Notes: • 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. Be sure to connect the speakers correctly. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Camcorder, game player, and etc.
Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord. Adjust the direction for best reception. AM FM 757 GND œ Attach to the stand. Attach to the stand FM indoor antenna ∑ Push the lever. é Insert the antenna cord.
Speaker settings ¥ Use [MULTI CONTROL 5/∞] to select your listening position. Speaker setup (Easy Setup) The speaker settings can be completed by simply selecting the room type and listening position. The audio will be corrected automatically according to the characteristics of the speaker system in use. If more detailed speaker settings are required, use the procedure in (. FRONT CENTER REAR EASY SETUP MULTI CONTROL / ü Press [EASY SETUP].
Speaker setting flow Getting into the setup mode The detailed settings below allow you to enjoy full performance of the receiver according to the environment of your listening room. The setup procedure is identical for all of the setting elements. Once you remember the following procedure, you can easily set up other setting elements. Speaker settings consist of 4 elements. Speaker Setup ("SP SETUP") ) Select whether each speaker channel is used or, if used, its size.
Speaker settings Speaker setup ("SP SETUP") This sets up the speakers according to the speaker system in use. Speaker setup is required every time the speaker system is changed. œ See (() and select "SP SETUP". ∑ Use [MULTI CONTROL 5/∞] to select the subwoofer setting. Speaker Display Selection Subwoofer "SUBW ON" "SUBW OFF" With Subwoofer Without Subwoofer • If "SURR OFF" is selected, no surround back speaker can be selected.
Distance setting ("DISTANCE") This sets the distance from each speaker to the listening position. œ Measure the distance from the listening position to each speaker and jot down in the table below.
Normal Playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT SELECTOR Selecting the input mode (main unit only) If you have selected a component connected to the DIGITAL IN jacks (CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6CH INPUT), make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used. œ Use [INPUT SELECTOR] to select "CD/DVD", "VIDEO2", or "DVD/6CH". ∑ Press [INPUT MODE].
Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Listening to music with PURE AUDIO MODE The PURE AUDIO MODE allows you to enjoy music sources in high-quality stereo. INPUT SELECTOR USB/AV AUX PURE AUDIO MODE VOLUME PURE AUDIO MODE / Input source keys œ Select the music source you want to listen to. œ Select the source you want to listen to. ∑ Start playback from the selected source. When using the remote control unit: é Press [PURE AUDIO MODE]. Use the Input source keys to select a source.
Operation of USB source Audio files such as MP3 files, WMA files and AAC files can be enjoyed through a USB device. For the information on usable USB devices and audio files, see ∞ Fast forward and backward (remote control only) Press [¡] for fast forward. Press [1] for fast backward. • Keep pressing the key until you reach the desired point. Play starts when the key is released. • The display shows the play time. File skip / Press [4] or [¢].
Playable USB device and files Audio file • Playable Audio file USB device • Playable USB device Flash memories and digital audio players which work as massstorage-class devices. The maximum current drain should be no more than 500mA.
Adjusting the sound One-touch low frequency emphasis (Bass Boost) (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when this unit is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Press [BASS BOOST]. MULTI CONTROL ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ BASS BOOST TONE • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • TONE will automatically be turned ON. • This key does not function when this unit is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode.
Ambience effects Surround modes This unit is equipped with listen 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. See *. The below speaker placements are for 7.1 channel surround sound system which are; • Dolby Pro Logic IIx • Neo:6 The below speaker placements are for 5.
Ambience effects Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital is a highly sophisticated and versatile audio encoding/decoding technology. Dolby Digital technology can transmit mono, stereo (two-channel), or up to 5.1-channel surround sound (discrete* multichannel audio). In 5.
DSP mode About indicators for surround 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, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event! Input channel status indicators What's DSP? DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor.
Ambience effects Surround play Select the listen mode according to the source being played back. "PLII MUSIC"* Pro Logic II surround Music mode "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "PRO LOGIC" "PLII GAME"* Pro Logic II surround Game mode "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "PRO LOGIC" "PRO LOGIC"* Pro Logic mode "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "PRO LOGIC" "STEREO" Stereo mode "DOLBY DIGITAL" * Available when the input signal has only 2 channels.
Notes: • Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listen modes cannot be selected. • When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital. • To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listen modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component.
Listening to radio broadcasts This unit 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 .
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. Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number "1".
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) Numeric keys TUNER P.CALL / TUNER œ Press [TUNER] to select tuner as the source. ∑ Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to "40" preset numbers).
é Press [PTY] to start searching. Tuning by program type (PTY search) Example: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Display while searching. Blinks 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. Program type name display Display when a station is received.
Recording Recording mode setting in digital audio source recording (main unit only) When recording a multi-channel digital audio source, it is recommended to set up the recording mode properly to convert the digital input into the 2-channel analog output. Usually use the "A-REC" (Auto record) mode. However, some discs often produce sound skipping. The "M-REC" (Manual record) mode should be used with such a disc. ® Start playback, then start recording.
Further adjustments Speaker level adjustment Fine adjustment of the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. SPEAKERS A/B/OFF The output level from the desired speaker channels can be fine adjusted according to the properties of each disc. The adjustment is only temporary for the current input selection. The value will return automatically to the original setup value when the power is turned on/off or when the input selection is changed.
Further adjustments Panorama mode (Pro (Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only) Center Width mode (Pro (Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the "wraparound" sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode. Center Width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments.
Additional functions Convenient functions Listening with headphones (main unit only) œ Press [SPEAKERS A/B/OFF] so that the speaker indicator goes off. Make sure the "SP" indicator is turned off. SPEAKERS A/B/OFF VOLUME CONTROL DIMMER • If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback. ∑ Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD players The remote control of this unit can control Kenwood DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player.
Troubleshooting Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following tables before calling for service. Amplifier Symptom No sound from the speakers. Cause The speaker cords are disconnected. VOLUME is set to the minimum position. MUTE is ON. The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. The standby indicator blinks and sound is not output. Speaker cords are short-circuited. There may be an internal defect. Sound is not output from one of the speakers.
Troubleshooting Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause Remedy 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 unit and the remote. The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the Kenwood DVD player you wish to control.
Resetting the Microcomputer In regard to contact cleaner 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. Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Specifications AUDIO section FM tuner section Rated output power during STEREO operation KRF-V7200D : (63 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., at 6 Ω) ...........................................................................100 W + 100 W Tuning frequency range .......................... 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (DIN at 75 Ω) MONO .................. 1.3 μV / 13.2 dBf (40 kHz DEV., S/N 26 dB) STEREO ................. 45 μV / 42.1 dBf (46 kHz DEV.
