Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VR-806 Kenwood
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-806 KRF-V5080D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW O OD CORPORA TION B60-5439-00 00 MA (K, P, X, Y) 0311 This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
2 EN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) For VR-806 For KRF-V5080D Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) For VR-806 : RC-R0626 For KRF-V5080D : RC-R0625 *AC plug adapter (1) *Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
3 EN Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ................................................
4 EN For the U.S.A. Note to CA TV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper groundi.
5 EN Before applying the power Special features T rue home theater sound This model incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software.
6 EN ON OFF POWER PHONES SPEAKERS ON/OFF ON/STANDBY STANDBY ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ DTS DOLBY DIGITAL INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY SETUP MUTE DOWN UP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL SOUND DIMMER LISTEN MODE ON/STANDBY STANDBY POWER Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/OFF key ^ (For KRF-V5080D) Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.
7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit RC-R0626 (for VR-806) and RC-R0625 (for KRF-V5080D) If the name of a function is different on this model and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses.
8 EN 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.
9 EN AUX CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet Shape of AC outlets A ustralia Other countries Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Video component ) Other component *5439/08-15/EN 04.
10 EN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Video deck IN Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
11 EN Setting up the system PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE CD/DVD AUDIO MONITOR OUT YC B C R Y CB CR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD player or LD player Audio .
12 EN VIDEO 2 DVD/6CH * CD / DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN * VR-806: DVD 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.
13 EN CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 DVD / 6CH CD/DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO DIGITAL IN Setting up the system Connecting a D.
14 EN CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN KRF-V5080D SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE SURROUND BACK SURROUND + - VR-806 R GRAY L BLUE BS BROWN SPEAKERS (8 SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WO.
15 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings.
16 EN 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.
17 EN 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.
18 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on this model 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (VR-806) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/STANDBY (KRF-V5080D) key.
19 EN Listening to a source component 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 “TUNER” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “TAPE” or “MD” 4 “VIDEO1” 5 “VIDEO2” 6 “DVD/6CH” (VR-806 : “DVD”) 7 “AUX” 2 Start playback from the selected source.
20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to record.
21 EN Frequency display “ TUNED ” is displayed when a station is received. “ ST. ” lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo. Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input.
22 EN Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL % / fi keys to select one of the station presets (1 – 40).
23 EN No Surround Back speaker With Surround Back speaker L Front Left speaker SW Subwoofer C Center speaker R Front Right speaker LS Surround Left speaker RS Surround Right speaker BS Surround Back s.
24 EN Ambience effects 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 ).
25 EN 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.
26 EN DVD 6-channel playback (KRF-V5080D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and this model, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable.
27 EN Convenient functions Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display.
28 EN Ambience effects Soundfield is adjusted towards the front. Soundfield is in neutral position. Soundfield is adjusted towards the rear. Center Width mode (Pro Logic II x and Pro Logic II Music mo.
29 EN 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.
30 EN Amplifier Cause • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position. • MUTE is ON. • The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. • Speaker cords are short-circuited. • The speaker cord is disconnected. • The speaker is not set up correctly.
31 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to a different operation mode.
32 EN 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.
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