Kenwood VR-606 VR-616- Manuals

Page 2 - Unpacking; Units are designed for operation as follows.; Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; Safety precautions; CAUTION; Maintenance of the unit

2 EN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories arepresent. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) For VR-606/616 Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R0728 If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate,notify your dealer imm...

Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked; FCC WARNING

3 EN Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 4 Special features ......................

Page 4 - Special features; How to use this manual

4 EN Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! ™ Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode l...

Page 5 - Names and functions of parts; Main Unit; Display

5 EN STANDBY DIMMER PHONES CINEMA EQ LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY DSP DTS DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND SET UP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DOWN MUTE UP VOLUME CONTROL POWER SPEAKERS ON ⁄ OFF ON ⁄ STANDBY Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/STANDBY key % Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. STANDB...

Page 6 - Remote control unit

6 EN Names and functions of parts 0 TUNING 1 / ¡ keys Use to operate the tuner mode.If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as input thesource, these keys function as search keys. ! DISC SEL key Use to operate other components. INPUT SEL key Use to operate other components. @ DISC SKIP key If CD is selected a...

Page 7 - Setting up the system; Analog connections; Microcomputer malfunction; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE

7 EN Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, besure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied withthe components you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Note...

Page 8 - Connecting audio components

8 EN S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT VIDEO 2COAXIAL DVD DIGITAL IN CD / DVDOPTICAL VOLTAGESELECTOR AC110V-120V / 220V-240V~ 50 / 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 90W MAX. AC OUTLETS AC 220-240V~ AC 110-120V~ SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16 Ω ) FRONT SPEAKERS (8-...

Page 9 - Connecting video components

9 EN S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT VIDEO 2COAXIAL DVD DIGITAL IN CD / DVDOPTICAL VOLTAGESELECTOR AC110V-120V / 220V-240V~ 50 / 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 90W MAX. AC OUTLETS AC 220-240V~ AC 110-120V~ SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16 Ω ) FRONT SPEAKERS (8-...

Page 10 - Digital connections

10 EN S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT VIDEO 2COAXIAL DVD DIGITAL IN CD / DVDOPTICAL VOLTAGESELECTOR AC110V-120V / 220V-240V~ 50 / 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 90W MAX. AC OUTLETS AC 220-240V~ AC 110-120V~ SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16 Ω ) FRONT SPEAKERS (8...

Page 12 - Connecting the speakers

12 EN S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT VIDEO 2COAXIAL DVD DIGITAL IN CD / DVDOPTICAL VOLTAGESELECTOR AC110V-120V / 220V-240V~ 50 / 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 90W MAX. AC OUTLETS AC 220-240V~ AC 110-120V~ SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8-16 Ω ) FRONT SPEAKERS (8...

Page 13 - Connecting the terminals

13 EN 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on therear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedanceratings. Using speaker...

Page 14 - Connecting the system control; Preparing the remote control; Loading the batteries

14 EN Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit is connected in the[XS8], [XS], or [XR] ...

Page 15 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/; Select a speaker system.; MULTI CONTROL

15 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listeningmodes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front,center, and surround speakers) as described below.It is not advisable to select “LRG” (large) for front, cent...

Page 17 - Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Normal playback; Turning on the receiver; Preparing for playback

17 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the sourceyou want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below:Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. 1 “AUX” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD” 4 “TAPE” or “MD” 5 “VIDEO 1” 6 “VIDEO 2” 7 “DVD/6CH” 2 Start p...

Page 18 - Adjusting the sound

18 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select TONE ON/OFF. 3 Press the ...

Page 19 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video; INPUT SELECTOR

19 EN Recording Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob 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 to select the video source (other than“VIDEO...

Page 20 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations

20 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall themby one-touch operation. Tuning radio stations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or TUNER key to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band. Each press switches the ban...

Page 21 - Receiving preset stations; Receiving preset stations in order; TUNER

21 EN Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive(up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For “15”, press ................................ 0 , 5 For “20”, press .......

Page 22 - DTS; Ambience effects; Surround modes; Dolby Digital; Dolby PRO LOGIC

22 EN DTS The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVDsoftware. DTS is a strictly digital format and cannot be decoded insidemost CD, LD or DVD players. For this reason, if you attempt to listento DTS encoded software through the analog output of your new CD,LD or DVD player, yo...

Page 24 - Surround play

24 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying theDTS 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 LDsoftware bearing ...

Page 25 - DVD 6-channel playback; Preparations; Convenient functions

25 EN DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels andthe receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback.When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, nosound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, makesur...

Page 26 - Panorama mode (Pro Logic; Dimension mode (Pro Logic; Center Width mode (Pro Logic

26 EN Midnight mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When watching movies at night , you might not be able to raise thevolume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamicrange of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (likescenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize ...

Page 27 - Display dimmer adjustment; 6kHz LPCM playback

27 EN Ambience effects Subwoofer adjustment It is easy to adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the remotecontrol. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until “SW” appears on thedisplay. 2 Use MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the volume.• The adjustment range is –10 dB to +10 dB. Display dimmer ad...

Page 28 - Registering setup codes for other components; Basic remote control operations for other components

28 EN The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capableof controlling components from a variety of manufacturersonce you register the appropriate setup codes into theremote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shorteningof the dista...

Page 29 - Operating other components; Press the SOURCE key.; Press the operation keys you desire.; RECEIVER

29 EN 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 offautomatically with the receiver via the system control connections. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key...

Page 30 - Setup code chart; DVD player Setup code

30 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Manufacturer Setup Codes GE 102 HITACHI 114, 115 JVC 113 LOEWE 123, 124 MAGNAVOX 109 MITSUBISHI 121 PANASONIC 111, 112, 122 PHILIPS 109 PIONEER 116 PROSCAN 117 QUASAR 118 RCA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 SAMSUNG 109 SANYO 119 SHA...

Page 31 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations’ keys

31 EN 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 recorderequipped with system control operations. $ Cassette deck operations’ keys CD player operations’ keys Basi...

Page 32 - Other components’ operations; TV operation keys

32 EN Notes 1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model.2. The above show the typical functions available for each component. Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar functions. For that reason, we have programmed extra functions on s...

Page 34 - Resetting the Microcomputer; In case of difficulty; Tuner

34 EN Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, orshows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged whilethe power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If thishappens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom-puter and retur...

Page 36 - Specifications

36 EN For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon yourdealer for information or service on this product. Model_____________________...