Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VR-9060 Kenwood
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B60-5551-00 00 CS (K, P) 0412 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR - 9060 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes.
2 EN Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 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.
3 EN Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power Before applying the power ...................................................... 2 Safety precautions .........................................
4 EN Operation When the standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
5 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound § This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software and audio source.
6 EN VOLUME CONTROL L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE 6CH INPUT DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY EX DOLBY PL II x DOLBY H DOLBY VS DTS 96/24 ES MATRIX6.1 ES DISCRETE6.
7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 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. › 1 RECEIVER ON key & Use to turn the receiver on.
8 EN Setting up the system Input mode settings CD / DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD / DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are FULL AUTO.
9 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured.
10 EN DVD/6CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VI.
11 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Record Player To AC wall outlet Cassette Deck or MD Recorder IN OUT OUT OUT 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.
12 EN OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VI.
13 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 DVD/ 6CH 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.
14 EN 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 conn ecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks.
15 EN ++ - - FRONT B RL SUB WOOFER PRE OUT GRAY SURROUND R L - + - + - + - + BLUE TAN R L BROWN GREEN WHITE RED RL CENTER FRONT A - + SURROUND BACK Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround.
16 EN Connecting to the A V AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • This model has a game function which is convenient for using game equipment. It is recommended that the game equipment be connected to AV AUX jacks and the game mode be turned ON.
17 EN 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, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below.
18 EN 5 Select the CROSSOVER frequency. CROSSOVER function is to adjust the receiver’s audio output character- istics with the speakers’ characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers. You will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic sound experience even with small size speakers.
19 EN 7 Input the distance to the speakers. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step 4 . 1 Press the 5 / ∞ keys or MULTI @ / # keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP key again. 2 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers.
20 EN Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL VOLUME % / fi Input Selector keys AV AUX/GAME INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR and AV AUX/GAME keys, or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to. Selecting a source using each key.
21 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound LOUDNESS TONE VOLUME CONTRO L ACTIVE EQ MULTI CONTROL BASS BOOST ACTIVE EQ TONE MUTE RCV MODE VOLUME % / fi MULTI % / fi BASS BOOST PHONES LOUDNESS Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode.
22 EN Normal playback Recording One-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. Press the BASS BOOST key. • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting.
23 EN Recording Recording audio (digital sources) Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source. Usually use the REC MODE AUTO to record audio input sources. When the digital mode changes during recording in the REC MODE AUTO , the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily.
24 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. T uning radio stations MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR BAND AUTO/MONO AUTO/MONO TUNING 1 / ¡ TUNER BAND MULTI % / fi 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or TUNER key to select the tuner.
25 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) P.CALL 4 / ¢ TUNER 1 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.CALL 4 / ¢ keys to select the desired station. • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order.
26 EN Even if the speaker configuration is different from above, this receiver will let you enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sources in a suitable condition for every speaker configuration. Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources.
27 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 ).
28 EN Ambience effects DVD 6-channel mode Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and this model, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor.
29 EN Ambience effects When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX signal is input : 1 DOLBY DIGITAL : Dolby Digital surround. 2 DOLBY D EX : Dolby Digital EX surround. 3 Ÿ D+PL II x MOVIE : Dolby Digital+Pro Logic II x surround MOVIE mode. 4 Ÿ D+PL II x MUSIC : Dolby Digital+Pro Logic II x surround MUSIC mode.
30 EN Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable.
31 EN Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) 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 previou.
32 EN Convenient functions Center Image mode (Neo:6 Music mode only) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the Neo:6 MUSIC listen mode, it is possible to enhance the center channel audio by adjusting the center signal component.
33 EN Convenient functions Display dimmer adjustment 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. For the remote control unit, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode.
34 EN 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.
35 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in “Searching for your codes”, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment: For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: 1 Press the TV MODE key once.
36 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player TV Allegro 0869 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 1004, 0794, 1061, 1056, 0797, 1020, 0796 Blaupunkt 0717 Blue Parade 0571.
37 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) Scotch 0178 Scott 0236, 0180, 0178 Sears 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178, 0171 Sharp 0093 Sheng Chia 0093 Sony 0.
38 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Cable Converter VCR ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Alienware 1972 American High 0035 Asha 0240 A.
39 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Memorex 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, 0039, 0047, 0240, 0000, 0104, 0209 MGA 0240, 0043 MGN Technology 0240 Microsoft 1972 Mind 19.
40 EN 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.
41 EN Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. DSS operation keys Cable converter operation keys ST ANDBY RECEIVER ON SOURCE DISC SKIP LAST TV DISC SEL. INPUT SEL. INPUT MODE TV INPUT TV MUTE TV VOL.
42 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. VCR operation keys CD player operation keys ST ANDBY RECEIVER ON SOURCE DISC SKIP LAST TV DISC SEL.
43 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. Notes 1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model. 2. The above show the typical type functions available for each component.
44 EN *5551/34-48/EN 05.2.7, 6:24 PM 44.
45 EN In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer 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.
46 EN Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control unit is set to a different 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 the receiver and the remote.
47 EN Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
48 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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