AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-6060 KRF-V8060D 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 Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only Other countries ..........
Before applying the power Contents For the U.S.A. Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 4 Special features ................................................. 4 Names and functions of parts .........................
Before applying the power How to use this manual Dolby PRO LOGIC q 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.
Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE indicators indicator L SL S C SW R LFE SB CLIP Input mode indicator indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs Listen mode indicators DSP MODE DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 MATRIX DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED SR STEREO indicator TUNED indicator Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators Display Fre
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0816) (VR-6060) 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. fl 1 SOURCE POWER 2 LEARN DVD 3 DSS/SAT CBL RECEIVER REMOTE MODE VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 LISTEN MODE 4 5 7 8 9 +10 0 +100 INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE 6 7 + 4 0 4 /DOWN ™ P.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) 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. fl SOURCE POWER DVD 1 CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER REMOTE MODE VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 LISTEN MODE 2 3 7 8 9 +10 0 +100 INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE 4 5 8 0 ! @ # ¡ ™ £ ¢ MUTE 4 + + + VOL.
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 Australia SYSTEM CONTROL & jacks Other countries To AC wall outlet IN IN PHONO CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN L R GND 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 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT 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) Powered subwoofer Right Left Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if 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 speaker Listening position Surround speaker 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs (For the U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Secure. Surround back speaker 2 Push the lever. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.
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 Connecting the RF antenna and external IR Repeater (For VR-6060 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 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 or SOURCE key on the remote control. When the the POWER 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 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick (5/∞) to select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF.
Preparing for surround sound If you selected other than “LARGE” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 SURR OFF : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF. • When the setting “SURR OFF” is selected, the procedure skips to step #. 9 Press the M key or Joystick (3) again to accept the setting. • The surround speaker setting indication “SB” appears.
Normal playback Preparing for surround sound Preparing for playback 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of the speakers. Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. 5 Press the SETUP key again to return to main setup displays. • The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected. 6 Select the display mode.
Normal playback Adjusting the sound Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL Input Selector AV AUX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ A SPEAKERS B TONE MULTI CONTROL PHONES LOUDNESS MUTE VOLUME CONTROL POWER VOLUME MUTE / ACTIVE EQ SPEAKER EQ VOLUME / Joystick (MULTI CONTROL 5 / ∞, DOWN 2 / UP3) INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select the source you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key.
Normal playback Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode Listening with headphones You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the A and B Speaker keys so that the speaker indicator goes off. Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON.
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. Presetting radio stations manually Tuning radio stations BAND MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL TUNER TUNER MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. AUTO Blinks for 5 seconds L SL S C SW R LFE SB SP MUTE A B CLIP Lights for 5 seconds DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ.
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) Numeric keys Joystick (P.CALL 4/¢) TUNER TUNER 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For “15”, press For “20”, press 1 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source. 2 Use the Joystick to adjust the P.CALL 4/ ¢ direction to select the desired station.
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 Multi channel surround sound (SRS Circle Surround II) DSP mode SRS Circle Surround II ™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ resulting in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surround-encoded video source. You already enjoy listening to Dolby Digital sound/DTS multi-channel sound with your multi-speakers.
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 mark. software bearing the SRS Circle Surround II enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source. DSP INPUT MODE When you select DOLBY DIGITAL “DOLBY DIGITAL” will be displayed.
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback 3 DSP mode (Digital Signal Processor). DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music or video source. 1 Pressing the DSP key or DSP MODE key will display the current DSP MODE status. 2 Each press of the key will switch to the next status as shown bellow: 1 2 3 4 5 ARENA JAZZ CLUB THEATER STADIUM DISCO : : : : : Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.
Ambience effects 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick (5/∞) to select the ON or OFF setting. Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER 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. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs NEO:6 CSII COAXIAL THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED SR • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.
Ambience effects Center image will be heard from center speaker only. 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. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS ANALOG 96kHzfs COAXIAL NEO:6 CSII TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) THX Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED SR ? 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, CBL, DSS/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-R0816) (VR-6060) and (RC-R0725) (KRF-V8060D) TV Setup codes VCR 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 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. & The LCD panel is only for remote control RC-R0816 (VR-6060 model).
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 receiver operation keys Cable tuner operation keys SOURCE POWER SOURCE POWER LEARN SOURCE (Source power) LEARN DVD CBL DSS/SAT SOURCE (Source power) RECEIVER REMOTE MODE VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD CBL DSS/SAT RECEIVER REMOTE MODE VCR TV OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 +100 LISTEN MODE Numeric keys LISTEN MODE Numeric keys ACTIVE EQ 7 8 9 +10 0 +100 ACTIVE EQ SPEAKER EQ INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MO
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). fl 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 For other countries AUDIO section (VR-6060) AUDIO section (KRF-V8060D) Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10 %, 8 Ω ......................................................... 110 W + 110 W 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.
Specifications DIGITAL AUDIO section AM tuner section Sampling frequency ...................... 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz Input level / impedance / wave length Optical ........................... (–15 dBm ~ –24 dBm), 660 nm ±30 nm Coaxial ................................................................... 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω Tuning frequency range 10 kHz step ................................ 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz (VR-6060) 10 kHz step .........................
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.