Kenwood VR-60RS User Manual

Kenwood VR-60RS Manual

Kenwood VR-60RS manual content summary:

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    AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-60RS VR-50RS 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
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    SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommend that you retain the future. Keep this manual handy for future reference. this manual This manual is components, we will guide you in setting up and your KENWOOD DVD
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    radio broadcasts 21 Tuning radio stations 21 Presetting radio stations manually 22 Receiving preset stations 22 Receiving preset stations in order functions 27 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players 29 DVD player operation keys 29 Additional Information
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    harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this point of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
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    when ACTIVE EQ is turned on. IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control supplied can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the DVD Special features. 5 EN
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    Names and functions of parts Main Unit Speaker indicator AUTO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, AUTO DETECT indicator Surround mode display DIGITAL indicator DSP MODE Band indicators indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator LOUDNESS indicator TONE indicator
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    RETURN ON SCREEN BAND AUTO/MONO MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL. DISC SKIP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT • Some keys can be used for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD key beforehand. ª 1 Input Selector keys (TUNER, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD, AUX) * Use to
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    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
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    sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 8 VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 IN OUT *For COMPONENT VIDEO connection (VR-60RS only) @ AUDIO IN PLAY IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord) AUDIO OUT L/R COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD DIGITAL IN
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    Setting up the system Connecting audio components AUDIO L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN AUX CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 To AC wall outlet IN OUT Video component ) IN OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder OUT CD or DVD player OUT Other component CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or
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    Setting up the system Connecting video components * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD input . VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 IN OUT AUDIO REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Video IN Monitor TV IN OUT Video Video deck IN OUT Audio Video
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    Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (VR-60RS only) If you have connected this model to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO
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    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 this model, be sure to read the
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    Surround Back Speaker Center Speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier FRONT CENTER + - R L C RED WHITE GREEN SPEAKERS (8 *VR-50RS: SURR BACK L SURR BACK L /SURR BACK * SURR BACK R PRE OUT VR-60RS only When using both Surround Back Left and Right speakers, select "PRE OUT" at speaker
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    cord. 4 Return the lever. Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord
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    For selected KENWOOD speaker - for example, KS-2200HT, KS-4200EX. 3 2WAY 2SPKR : For selected KENWOOD speaker - MANUAL L L C R C RS R RB LB RS LS SW RB LB LS SW Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer EXIT (VR-60RS
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    MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys. 1 AUTO 2 MANUAL 2 Press the SETUP key again to select either AUTO or MANUAL SET UP, the TEST TONE adjustment for the speaker will be skipped. (VR-60RS only) • If you have selected "SPEAKER" as the Surround Back setting,
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    Preparing for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the distance to the front speakers. Indication in feet Indication in meters • The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3m to 9.0m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3m) increments. 4 Press the SETUP key to
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    Normal playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound 1Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector 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" 7 "AUX" 2Start playback
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    Normal playback Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the
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    the AUTO/MONO key to select the desired tuning method. Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) "AUTO" indicator lights up in the display. • Normally, set to "AUTO" (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of
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    Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) 1Tune to the station you want to store. 2Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 20
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    Ambience effects This model 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 The below
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    a digital flag that will automatically activate this feature. However, for titles released prior to late 2001, this feature has to be activated manually. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left and right, surround back and a subwoofer) is required for true
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    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
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    Ambience effects = THEATER ~ STADIUM ! DISCO @ STEREO : DSP Surround THEATER mode. : DSP Surround STADIUM mode. : DSP Surround DISCO mode. : Normal stereo playback. • Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using this model's current
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    level adjustment)* 4 BS (Surround Back speaker level adjustment)* (VR-60RS only) 5 LB (Surround Back Left speaker level adjustment)* 6 input selection is changed. ** Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Music mode only. (VR-60RS only) • If you have selected "SPEAKER" as the Surround Back setting, "RB" and
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    LPCM playback. To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to "STEREO". • In F-AUTO input mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in D-MANUAL input mode (listen mode is not STEREO), "FS 96kHz" will appear in the display and no sound can be heard from the speakers. Press the
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    manual of the DVD players for the detailed operating instructions. (To return to the receiver operation mode, press other Input Selector key.) DVD player operation keys You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD DVD player. Numeric keys
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    DVD player, the sound is cut off soon after it starts. • There are many possible causes for this problem, depending on the type of DVD player used. • Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source. 8 No sound is produced during playback from • The input
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    large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you wish to control. Remedy • Press the any of the Input Selector keys to select the appropriate operation mode. • Replace with new
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    (40 ~ 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., at 8Ω one channel driven) (VR-60RS 100 W Total harmonic distortion 0.05% (1 kHz, 50 W, 8Ω) Frequency Weight (Net 7.7 kg (17.0 lb) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this service on this product. 32 EN Model Serial Number
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-60RS
VR-50RS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5573-00 00
CS
(K)
KW
0501
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 model has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other KENWOOD DVD players. 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.