AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-6070 KRF-X9060D 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 receiver 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. 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 Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 3 How to use this manual ..................................... 4 Special features ................................................. 5 Remote Control Names and functions of parts .........................
Before applying the power How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components, we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible. Operations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver.
Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound DSP surround modes This receiver 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 receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ CLUB”, “THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO”.
Names and functions of parts Main unit Listen mode indicators Input mode CLIP Speaker MUTE indicators indicator indicator indicators L SL S C SW R LFE SB SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 MATRIX DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II RDS indicators RDS PTY THX Surround EX AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED SR STEREO indicator TUNED indicator Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and (RC-R0814) (KRF-X9060D) This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. Only remote control RC-R0813 has RF remote signal.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) (For the U.K. only) This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes.
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. Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, sound may not be produced or there will be noise inference. 2.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada U.K. Australia SYSTEM CONTROL & jacks Other countries To AC wall outlet L R GND IN PHONO IN CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN MD/TAPE OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD or DVD player Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected.
Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks About the S VIDEO jacks S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO 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.
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 the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) 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. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 3 IN DVD IN Y Y CB CR CB CR MONITOR OUT Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT DVD player (with component jacks) CB OUT Y OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord.
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal it you wish to connect to a Surround Back speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SB” or to connect to a Subwoofer speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SW”.
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front speakers (L,R) Surround speakers (L,R) 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. Surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) 2 Push the lever. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs (For the U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Secure. Listening position 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured.
Setting up the system Connecting to another room (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B).
Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below.
Setting up the system Connecting the RF antenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6070 only) The remote control for this receiver has the RF (radio frequency) and IR (infrared rays) transmission function. IR repeaters enables you to control components located in cabinets or behind glass doors. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the RF antenna and IR repeater away from the receiver.
Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. AM loop antenna AV AUX 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 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever.
Setting up the system Connecting the system control 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. If your component has the mode select switch, set the connected components to the [SL16] mode.
Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER or SOURCE key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. Operating other component range (IR Transmitter) Remote sensor 6m 3 Close the cover. IR Transmitter SOURCE • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings.
Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings 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. POWER ON/STANDBY 3 Select a speaker system. 1 Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the subwoofer setting indication “SUBW ON” appears. ON/STANDBY (KRF-X9060D) L (VR-6070) SETUP C SW R LFE MULTI CONTROL SL S SB SP MUTE A B CLIP DTS.
Preparing for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick (5/∞) to select the appropriate surround speaker setting. If you selected “LARGE” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR LARGE : Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR NML/THX : Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 3 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. # Press the M key or Joystick (3) again to accept the setting.
Preparing for surround sound 5 Adjust the bass peak level. A restriction is put on the low frequency so that the bass peak level will not go higher than the acceptable level when the volume is increased. If subwoofer speaker is OFF, the limitation will affect the low frequency of the front left and right speakers 7 Select the display mode. ? keys or Joystick (2/3) to select the DISP 1 Press the M/? MODE.
Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. VOLUME CONTROL POWER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY (KRF-X9060D) (VR-6070) A SPEAKERS B INPUT MODE Input Selector AV AUX POWER ON/OFF MD/TAPE (KRF-X9060D) VOLUME Turning on the receiver / 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-6070) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/STANDBY (for KRF-X9060D) key.
Normal playback Adjusting the sound Once-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) (remote control only) A SPEAKERS B MULTI SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ TONE CONTROL You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes and when “THX OFF”. Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode.
Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode Listening with headphones You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback and, when in PCM and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the A and B speaker keys so that the speaker indicator goes off. Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following selections; Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off. 1 ACTIVE EQ MUSIC : Effective when listening to music. (The ACTIVE EQ indicator lights up.
Recording Recording audio (analog sources) 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the AUTO REC or MANUAL REC mode. 1 REC mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 AUTO 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 MANUAL REC mode : The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode.
Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver 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 Syatem) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see “Using RDS (Radio Data System)”. (For the U.K. only) Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations BAND MULTI CONTROL (For the U.K.
Listening to radio broadcasts Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick (5/ ∞) to select one of the station presets (1 – 40). 2 Use the Joystick to adjust the P.CALL 4/ ¢ direction to select the desired station. • Each time you push the Joystick, another preset station is received in order. Pushing the Joystick to P.CALL ¢ does the following: 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting.
Listening to radio broadcasts 1 Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode. (For the U.K. only) Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY) Light up 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. TUNER MULTI CONTROL L SL S C SW R LFE SB SP MUTE A B CLIP DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ.
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. £ Surround modes 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 ).
Ambience effects DTS-ES THX Surround EX mode The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within surround left and surround right. It’s compatible on predecessor DTS 5.1 system. The extra channel allows more accurate placement and steering of sound accross the rear soundstage.
Ambience effects DSP mode DVD 6-channel 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! Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.
Ambience effects Surround play 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 bearing the mark. SRS Circle Surround q enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source. THX DSP INPUT MODE When you select DOLBY DIGITAL “DOLBY DIGITAL” will be displayed.
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback 4 THX mode. This mode creates a home theater environment which is able to reproduce a cinema surround sound system featuring improved special representation and acoustic imaging of surround channels by translating THX Surround EX technology. Press the THX key to switch the following setting : 1 THX Sur EX ON : THX Surround EX function is turned ON when Dolby Digital 5.1ch signal is detected. (THX indicator lights up.
Ambience effects Convenient functions Midnight mode (Dolby Digital mode only) STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL 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 parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts.
Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) Circle Surround II mode 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. When you select the circle surround II mode, you will be able to enjoy the multi surround sound from the stereo source. ? keys or Joystick (2/3) 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M/? until “DIMENSION” appears on the display.
Ambience effects TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) Display dimmer adjustment TruBass adjustment provides deep, rich bass sound to various speakers. The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. ? keys or Joystick (2/3) 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M/? until “TruBass” appears.
Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. 2 The OTHERS key enables you to operate another DVD, CD, CBL, DSS/SAT, CBL/SAT, VCR or TV component. For OTHERS key; Hold down the OTHERS key and press the numeric keys to enter the setup code.
Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections. 1 Point the infrared ray system part of another remote control unit to the remote sensor of the remote control unit. Remote control unit of the other source. SOURCE RECEIVER Infrared ray system part 2 Press the LEARN key.
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and (RC-R0814)(KRF-X9060D) VCR Setup codes TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI BELL+HOWELL CENTURION CORONAD DAEWOO EMERSON FISHER G.E.
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) TV Setup codes (For the U.K.
Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations.
Basic remote control operations for other components Other components’ operations 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. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key.
Basic remote control operations for other components DSS/SAT (or CBL / SAT) receiver operation keys SOURCE (Source power) Cable tuner operation keys SOURCE POWER CD LEARN DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER REMOTE MODE VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 CBL/SAT SOURCE (Source power) SOURCE POWER CD LEARN (For RC-R0815 only) DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER REMOTE MODE THK VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 THK LISTEN MODE Numeric keys 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 +100 LISTEN MODE Numeric keys ACTIVE EQ 6 4 5 7 8
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer For the U.S.A. and Canada 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. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it back in while holding down the POWER ON/STANDBY key.
In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control. • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • Register a setup code at the respective input(s). er Remote control operation is not possible. • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted.
Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For the U.S.A and Canada AUDIO section (VR-6070) Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.09% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) ...............................................................................
Specifications For the U.K. only AUDIO section (KRF-X9060D) VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.09% T.H.D. at 6 Ω) ............................................................................... 100 W + 100 W Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.09% T.H.D. at 6 Ω one channel driven) ............................................................................... 100 W + 100 W CENTER (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.09% T.H.D.
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.