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Kenwood KRF-X9060D Instruction Manual

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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. In
order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain
a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
B60-5183-00 01 MA (K, P, T, M, Y, X)
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Power

    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 Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only China and Russia ... AC 220 V only Other countries ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If any acccessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component. TAR ® Partner, Kenwood Corpora- As an NERGY tion has determined that this product meets the TAR ®...

  • Page 5: Special Features

    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. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! THX Surround EX THX Surround EX is an extension of THX which was jointly developed...

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, MD/TAPE) Use to select input sources. fl Connection at POWER ON/OFF key (for KRF-X9060D) The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit (Rc-R0813) (Vr-6070) And (Rc-R0814) (Krf-X9060D)

    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.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit (Rc-R0815) (Krf-X9060D)

    Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) 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 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

  • Page 9: Setting Up The System

    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 compo- nents you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

  • Page 10: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada U.K. Australia & Other countries REC OUT PLAY IN PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE CD or DVD player To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used...

  • Page 11: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video IN/OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 jacks. S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 12: Digital Connections

    (sold separately) To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D). Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver.

  • Page 13: Connecting Video Components (Component Video)

    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. When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure to connect all the other components to the COMPONENT jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Dvd Player (6-Channel Input)

    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. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord) VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Right GRAY Right Front Speakers A Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal it you wish to connect to a Surround Back speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SB”...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Terminals

    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 (For the U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Secure.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Another Room (Room B)

    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). ROOM B ROOM A (Main System) CENTER ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK...

  • Page 18: Pre Out Connections

    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. ROOM B • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Rf Antenna And External Ir Repeater (For Vr-6070 Only)

    You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the RF antenna and IR repeater away from the receiver. KENWOOD components (except DVD player): System control Other components: (Registering setup codes) IR REPEATER (For IR Transmitter, select “RF REMOTE OFF”...

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Av Aux Jacks

    Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT Camcorder, other VCR, video game, digital camera, S VIDEO OUT or portable MD player...

  • Page 21: Connecting The System Control

    2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Remote Control

    Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. RF remote control function The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote function.

  • Page 23: Preparing For Surround Sound

    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 or POWER Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode. The Surround Back and Subwoofer speaker output selections are displayed as follows:...
  • Page 24 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 con- nected to the receiver. 2 SURR NML/THX : Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver.
  • Page 25 Preparing for surround sound 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 1 Press the M M M M M /? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick (2/3) to select BASS PEAK and press the SETUP key.

  • Page 26: Normal Playback

    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. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Sound

    Normal playback Adjusting the sound A SPEAKERS B SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ PHONES MUTE LOUDNESS TONE Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode and when “THX OFF”. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode.
  • Page 28 Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode 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. Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following selections; 1 ACTIVE EQ MUSIC : Effective when listening to music.

  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE Recording a music source 1 Use the Input selector keys to select the source (other than “MD/ TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the Input selector keys to select the video source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record.

  • Page 30: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    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)”.

  • Page 31: Receiving Preset Stations

    Listening to radio broadcasts Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick ( 5 / ∞ ) to select one of the station presets (1 – 40). Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting.

  • Page 32: Presetting Rds Stations (Rds Auto Memory) (For The U.k. Only)

    Listening to radio broadcasts (For the U.K. only) Presetting RDS stations (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. TUNER MULTI CONTROL BAND...

  • Page 33: Ambience Effects

    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.
  • Page 34 Ambience effects DTS-ES 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.
  • Page 35 Ambience effects DSP 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! Center speaker...

  • Page 36: Surround Play

    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 mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark.

  • Page 37: Dvd 6-Channel Playback

    Ambience effects 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...

  • Page 38: Convenient Functions

    Ambience effects Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL SOUND STEREO Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key and then use to the M M M M M /? ? ? ? ? keys or joystick (2/3) until the desired item appears in the display.
  • Page 39 Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) 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. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick (2/3) until “DIMENSION”...
  • Page 40 Ambience effects TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) TruBass adjustment provides deep, rich bass sound to various speakers. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the M M M M M / ? ? ? ? ? keys or Joystick (2/3) until “TruBass”...

  • Page 41: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components

    Find the setup code of the component to be registered. • Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component to be registered. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter “805”. Input...

  • Page 42: Remote Control

    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. INPUT SELECTOR Use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to select the component you desire.

  • Page 43: Setup Code Chart (Rc-R0813) (Vr-6070) And (Rc-R0814)(Krf-X9060D)

    Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0813) (VR-6070) and (RC-R0814)(KRF-X9060D) TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI BELL+HOWELL CENTURION CORONAD DAEWOO 136, 140, 141, 145 EMERSON 130, 131, 132, 133, 146 FISHER G.E. 102, 122, 129...

  • Page 44: (For The U.k. Only)

    Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart (RC-R0815) (KRF-X9060D) TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes AKAI BLAUPUNKT FENNER FISHER GRUNDIG HITACHI 414, 415 INNO-HIT IRRADIO LOEWE 429, 430 MAGNAVOX MIVER NOKIA NORDMENDE 404, 405 OKANO ORION PANASONIC...

  • Page 45: Cassette Deck, Cd Player & Md Recorder Operations

    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.

  • Page 46: Other Components' Operations

    2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.

  • Page 47: Dvd Player Operation Keys

    Basic remote control operations for other components DSS/SAT (or CBL / SAT) receiver operation keys SOURCE SOURCE (Source power) LEARN REMOTE MODE Numeric keys INPUT MODE STEREO DSP MODE TV CONTROL ¢ VOL. CH + / – (Channel + / —) TOP MENU SET UP P.CALL...

  • Page 48: In Case Of Difficulty

    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. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom- puter and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
  • Page 49 In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control. Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different opera- tion mode.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    (KRF-X9060D) ... 50 dB 10 kHz step ... 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz (VR-6070) 10 kHz step ... 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz (KRF-X9060D) 9 kHz step ... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz (KRF-X9060D) ... 50 dB (60 dBµ VEMF input) KRF-X9060D ...
  • Page 51 Optical ... (–21 dBm ~ –15 dBm), 660 nm ±30 nm 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).
  • Page 52 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vr-6070

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