Page 2 - Before applying the power; Units are designed for operation as foliows.; For the United Kingdom; Factory fitted moulded mains plug; ^AC voltage selection; AC voltage selector switch; Safety precautions; TO PREVENTFIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION; FCC WARNING
Before applying the power /i\ Caution : Read this page carefuliy to ensure safe '__________ operation.__________________________ Units are designed for operation as foliows. U.S.A. and Canada.............................................. AC 120 V only Australia..........................................
Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked A; Unpacking; o O o o o o D; Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked A safe operation. carefuliy to ensure Additional In case of difficulty ............................................... 34 Information ^ Specifications .................................................. 36 Preparations Operations §mm»...
Page 4 - Hovy to use this manual; II
Before applying the power Hovy 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.Since this recei...
Page 5 - Names and functions of parts; Main Unit; Standby mode
Names and functions of parts Main Unit Frequency display, Input display, AUTO DETECT O POWER ON/OFF key -il, (For KRF-V5060D/V4060D/V5560D) Use to turn the mam power ON/OFF. © ON/STANDBY ( 6 ) key -U l (For KRF-V5060D/V4060D/V5560D) Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER is turned ON STAN...
Page 8 - Setting up the system; Analog connections; Microcomputer malfunction; Input mode settings; INPUT SELECTOR
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. Note...
Page 9 - Connecting audio components; Shape of AC outlets
Setting up the system Connecting audio components Shape of AC outlets Record player I EN
Page 10 - Connecting video components
Setting up the system Connecting video components Video IN/OUT Audio IN/OUT A video component with digitai audio outputs shouid be connected to the VIDE02 jacks. 10 EN
Page 11 - Digital connections
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 fo the receiver, be sure to read the ...
Page 12 - DVD player
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) (For vr - bis / krf - vsobod only} If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. ©(9 O © © © 5 e>© 0(0 O © © © VIDEO DVD /2\ VIDEO 2&g...
Page 13 - Connecting the speakers; Front Speakers; Surround Speakers
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Front Speakers Right Left (For VR-605/ KRF-V5060D/ V4060D) Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) 13 '
Page 14 - Connecting the terminals; Connecting the antennas
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Never short circuit the + and - speaker cords. If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers...
Page 15 - Connecting the system control; SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Setting up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take ac^antage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if ...
Page 16 - Preparing the remote control; Speaker placement
Setting up the system Preparing the remote control Speaker placement Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate s...
Page 17 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; SET UP; El; Continued to next page
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 (subyvoofer, front, center, and surround speakers! as described tfelow. For VR-615 (НТВ model), do not select "LRG" (large) ...
Page 18 - Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
Preparing for surround sound [ • For VR-615 (НТВ model), do not select "LRG" (large) for surround speaker as this will cause the speaker to malfunction. If you have selected other than "LRG" as the center speaker setting, (D SURR ON : Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ...
Page 19 - Normal playback; Preparing for playback; Listening to a source component
Normal playback Preparing for playback .... Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback, POWER /OWSTANDBYO ON/STANDBY (I) /(KRF-V5060D/V4060D/ ON/OFF (VR-605/615)/ V5560D) Listening to a source component I INPUT SELECTOR POWER AUTO ON/OFF I (KRF-V5060D/ INPUT MODE V4060D/ V5560D) Turn...
Page 21 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video; DIMMER; Lsoooo; SOO
Recording Recording audio (analog murces) Q □□□□□ o INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source O Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than "MD/TAPE") you want to record. @ Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. O Start playback, then start recording. Recording video O Press a...
Page 22 - Listening to radio broadcasts; MULTI CONTROL; Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or TUNER key to select the; Use the AUTO key to select the desired tuning method.; Using RDS; BUse the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys, or TUNING /
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 System) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see "Using RDS (Radio Da...
Page 23 - Presetting radio; stations manually; MEMORY; Proceed to step E3 within 5 seconds.; Ei; Roceiuing preset stations; Press the numeric keys in the foiiowing order:; Receiving preset stations in order; presets, receiving each preset station at 0.5 second intervals.; TUNER
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually ..... ............. The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number "1". perefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operaptions to manual...
Page 24 - • RDS DISPLAY; Pressing the RDS DISPLA Y key changes the contents of the; Presetting RDS stations; Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the tuner.
Listening to radio broadcasts (For the U.K. and Europe ordy) Ising the i - - - OCDOO • RDS DISPLAY Pressing the RDS DISPLA Y key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows: n • © PS (Program Service name) display RT (Radio Text) display - © Frequency display...
Page 25 - STtfieo
Listening to radio broadcasts (For the U.K. and Europe only) Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) This function iets you set the tuner to automaticaiiy search for stations which are currentiy broadcasting the type of p^rogram (genre) you want to iisten to. Under certain receiving conditions, it may t...
Page 26 - Ambience effects; This receiver is equipped with iistening modes that allow; Surround modes; DTS; Dolby Digital
Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with iistening 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. -Q2 Surround modes DTS The DTS...
Page 28 - Surround play; LISTEN MODE
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 tnark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD sof...
Page 29 - DVD 6-channel playback; iFor; Convenient functions; DIMMER SOUND; cm; SOUND; Adjusting the sound
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback iFor vr - bi 5/ krf - v 5060 d only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital suoh as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, n...
Page 31 - Basic remote control operations for other components; D VD player operation keys; How to operate the DVD player with the remote control; OSD; o o o; CZlii i—J; RECEIVER
Basic remote control operations for other components __________________________ D VD 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, GroupO : DV-4900, DV-4070...
Page 32 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations' keys; MD recorder operations' keys
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, MD recorder or CD playerequipped with system control operations. Cassette deck ope...
Page 33 - In case of difficulty; Amplifier
In case of difficulty Amplifier - - Sf»ptoin Cans# '' ......... .<1 Remedy - No sound from the speakers. • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME IS set to the minimum position.• MUTE IS ON• The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. • Connect them properly referring to "Connect ing the spe...
Page 35 - Specifications
Specifications /j\ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe For the U.S.A and Canada AUDIO section (VR-B05/615) Rated power output during STEREO operation 100wattsperchannelminimumRMS,bothchannelsdriven,at8Qfrom 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effecti...
Page 36 - KENWOOD
Specifications For the U.K and Europe AUDIO section (KRF-V5060D/V5560D) Rated power output during STEREO operation DIN/IEC (63 Hz ~ 12.5 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., at 6£J) ................................................................................... 100 W+ 100 w Effective power output during SURROUND o...
Page 37 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Read this page carefully to ensure
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. (EN) Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety...
Page 38 - Damage requiring service
A Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. (EN) 13.Lightning - For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of fime, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will ...
Page 39 - RETAIN THIS CARD FOR YOUR RECORDS; SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE RETAIN THIS CARD FOR YOUR RECORDS Note: We suggest you attach your bill of sale to this card as proof of warranty coverage. Name of purchaser, to whom warranty runs Model Number Serial Number SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. USE THIS C...
Page 40 - KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY; KENWOOD SERVICE CORPORATION
KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY KENWOOD Audio products are designed and manufactured with advanced technoiogy and craftsman ship. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as iisted. This iimited warranty remains in effect for the period indicated from the date of the o...