Kenwood KA-V6000 User manual

COO/ANAD
AV SURROUND STEREO AMPLIFIER
KA-V6000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a
devotee of excellence in sound reproduction.
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long
tradition of quality components that our company repre-
sents.
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest
that you take the time to read through this manual before
you hook up and operate your system. This will acquaint
you with the operating features and system-connection
considerations, so that your listening pleasure will be
enhanced right from the start. You will notice that in all
aspects of planning, engineering, styling, operating con-
venience and adaptability, we have sought to anticipate
your needs and desires.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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 informa-
tion or service on this product.
Models Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accesso-
ries are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If
your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly,
notify the shipping company without delay. Only the
consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can
file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and
packing materials for use should you transport or ship the
unit in the future.
Contents
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For the U.S.A. and Canada
For Australia and Europe
Important!
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for
operation on 120 volts AC only.
Safety precaution for a Polarized AC plug
CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER.OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
For the United Kingdom
Important!
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on
240 V AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation on 220 V
AC only.
For other countries
Important!
Units shipped to the U.K. are designed for operation on 240
volts AC only.
The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to
any internal examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
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BROW vckeieron nen oaeunrre cient Live
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the
terminals in the plug as follows:
Important!
Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are
equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear
panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting
of this switch.
AC voltage selection
This unit operates on 110-120 or 220-240 volts AC. The AC
voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that
the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage.
{f not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the
Wire colour Plug terminal marking
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Neutral
Plug
Notes:
1. lf a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5- amp
fuse.
2. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E terminal.
following directions.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector
switch.
AC220-
240V™
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AC110-
120V™
This shows switch
lever is locked in the
110-120V “V position.
This shows switch
lever is locked in the
220-240V ~\ position.
Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
AC voltage selector switch
Safety precautions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIAN-
GLE,
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
“DAN-
GEROUS
VOLTAGE”
WITHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
BE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE. TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE !S INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SER-
VICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this unit. For best results, follow all
warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operating
and use instructions. These safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the
Operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
unit.
Never pull or
stretch the cord.
3. Grounding or polarization — The precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means
of this unit is not defeated. -
4. Ventilation —- The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a
table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least 10 cm
away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowIl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, etc.
6. Temperature — The unit may not function properly if
used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The
ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
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7. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Electric shock - Care should be taken so that object
do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal object, such as a hair pin
or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this
unit, a dangerous electric shock may result. For
families with children, never permit children to put
anything, especially metal, inside this unit.
9. Enclosure removal — Never remove the enclosure. If
the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
10. Magnetic fields ~ Keep the unit away from sources
of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems,
radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.
11. Cleaning - Do not use volatile solvents such as alco-
hol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean
the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

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Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
12.
Carts
and
stands
—
An
appliance
and
cart
combina-
tion
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
exces-
sive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appli-
ance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
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WIRE
ANTENNA
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TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING t 3
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
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WIRE#
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13.
Nonuse
periods
-
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
should
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GROUND
CLAMPS
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
|p
grmonaL
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
long
period
of
time.
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CooeE.
SE ME
BECTON
14.
Abnormal
smell
-If
an
abnormal
smell
or
smoke
is
Ceaser
MORRIE
ANA
GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO
detected,
immediately
turn
the
power
OFF
and
pull
THE
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
out
the
power
cord.
Contact
your
dealer
or
nearest
CONTAINED
IN
ARTICLE
810-“RADIO
AND
SeIViGESCenter:
TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT”
POWER
OFF!
sits.
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Use
No.10
AWG
(5.3
mm?)
copper,
No.8
AWG
(8.4
mm?)
“i
‘
aluminum,
No.17
AWG
(1.0
mm?)
copper-clad
steel
or
bronze
wire,
or
larger,
as
a ground
wire.
>
Secure
antenna
lead-in
and
ground
wires
to
house
with
stand-
off
insulators
spaced
from
4
~
6
feet
(1.22
—
1.83
m)
apart.
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Mount
antenna
discharge
unit
as
close
as
possible
to
where
lead-in
enters
house.
15.
Damage
requiring
service
-
The
unit
should
be
4
Use
jumper
wire
not
smalier
than
No.6
AWG
(13.3
mm?)
copper,
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
or
the
equivalent,
when
a
separate
antenna-grounding
electrode
is
A.
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
used.
See
NEC
Section
810-2
1(j).
damaged;
or
B.
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
18.
Power
lines
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
located
the
unit:
or
away
from
power
lines.
C.
The
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
D.
The
unit
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
19.
AC
outlets
-
Do
not
connect
other
audio
equipment
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance:
or
with
a
power
consumption
larger
than
that
specified
E.
The
unit
has
been
dropped,
or
the
enclosure
to
the
AC
outlet
on
the
rear
panel.
Never
connect
damaged.
other
electrical
units,
such
as
an
iron
or
toaster,
to
it
to
prevent
fire
or
electric
shock.
16.
Servicing
—-
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
unit
beyond
that
described
in.
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
17.
Outdoor
antenna
grounding
-
If
an
outside
antenna
is
connected
to
the
receiver,
be
sure
the
antenna
_system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/-
NFPA
No.
70-1984,
provides
information
with
re-
The
maximum
capacities
indicated
for
the
AC
outlets
spect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
on
the
rear
panel
of
this
unit
are
as
follows.
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
SWITCHED
outlet:
200W
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
elec-
trode.
See
Figure.
Notes:
1.
Item
3
is
not
required
except
for
grounded
or
polarized
equipment.
2.
Item
17
and
18
are
not
required
except
for
units
provided
with
antenna
terminals.
3.
Item 17 complies with UL-1270 in the U.S.A.
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System connections
Make connections as shown in the diagram below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of
the related components.
Connection of audio components
Front speaker system
Turntable
Cassette
deck
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Connection of video components
S-VIDEO jacks:
The S-video signaling system transmits ordinary video
signal (composite video signal) by separating its com-
ponents into the signal representing brightness (Y sig-
nal) and signal representing the colors (C signal). The
use of these jacks is recommended to obtain a better
picture quality in your video entertainment.
For details, please read the instruction manual of your
VCR.
Shapes of jacks:
The S-VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack (com-
posite video) have respectively the
shapes as shown in the following illustra-
tion.
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System connections
Connection to jacks and termi-
nals
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(3/8 inch) of insula- together the bare
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by turning it coun-
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cord lightly to make
sure it is secured
tightly.
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SUB
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WOOFER
Connection of SUB WOOFER jack
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@ Caution concerning speaker connections
1.
2.
Set the POWER switch to OFF before connecting the
speaker cords.
After connecting the lead wires, verify that they do not
come into contact with other terminals.
. Never short-circuit the (+) and (~) speaker cords.
. Be sure not to inverse the left and right speaker
connections or the (+) and (—) terminal polarity. This
will cause the acoustic image of instruments to be
unclear and the sound to be unnatural.
@ Speaker impedance
When connecting speakers using either the A or B
speaker terminals (not both), use speakers with an imped-
ance of 6-16 ohms.
When connecting speakers using both the A and B
speaker terminals, use speakers with an impedance of
12-16 ohms. In this case, even if one speaker has an
impedance of less than 12 ohms, damage to the amplifier
may occur.
H@ Connection of CENTER OUT jack
In addition to the CENTER SPEAKERS terminals, a CEN-
TER OUT jack is provided on the rear panel of this unit. If
you use an optional amplifier or a speaker with built-in
amplifier, connect a speaker to this jack using an audio
cord.
Note:
The output at the CENTER OUT jack is the LINE output. In case
your speaker does not incorporate an amplifier, connect the
CENTER OUT jack output to the AUX jack of an exclusive
amplifier, and connect the speaker to the amplifier connected to
the CENTER OUT jack.
@ Connection of FRONT PRE OUT jacks
To obtain more speaker effect with larger speakers,
connect the FRONT PRE OUT jacks to an optional power
amplifier and connect the front speakers to the power
amplifier.
@ Connection of REAR PRE OUT jacks
The surround effect can be obtained with the built-in
amplifier. To obtain more surround effect with larger
speakers, connect the REAR PRE OUT jacks to an optional
power amplifier and connect the rear speakers to the
power amplifier.
@ SUB WOOFER jack connection
A SUB WOOFER jack is provided on the rear panel of the
unit. When connecting a sub-woofer or Super Woofer,
connect it to this jack using an audio cord.
Note:
The output at the SUB WOOFER jack is the LINE output. If your
sub-woofer or Super Woofer does not incorporate a built-in
amplifier, connect the SUB WOOFER jack output to a specialpur-
pose amplifier and connect the speaker to the amplifier con-
nected to the SUB WOOFER jack.

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Connect the video input jack of the monitor TV to the
MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel using a video
connection cord.
lf the monitor TV is equipped with an S-VIDEO input
jack,connect it to the S-VIDEO jack of this unit.
Notes:
1. If the connection is made via the S-VIDEO jack, the features
including the on-screen display is defeated.
2. Some TV accepts the S-VIDEO input in priority over the
composite video input in case connection is made on both the
S-VIDEO and composite VIDEO jacks. If on-screen display is
required with such a TV with such a connection, disconnect
its S-VIDEO jack.
3. When a video signal is input to this unit through the composite
VIDEO jack, the same signal is not output from the S-VIDEO
jack of the MONITOR OUT jacks.
4. When a video signal is input to this unit through the S-VIDEO
jack, the same signal is not output from the MONITOR OUT
video jack.
@ Caution concerning connection to video
decks
The VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 inputs/outputs can be con-
nected through the S-VIDEO jacks. Use an S-VIDEO cable
when connecting to an S-VIDEO Jack.
M@ Note concerning connection to video disc
players
A video disc player can also be connected through an
S-VIDEO jack. Use an S-VIDEO cable when connecting to
an S-VIDEO jack.
@ AV AUX jacks
@The AV AUX jacks on the front panel include an
S-VIDEO jack, allowing connection to be made using an
S-VIDEO cable.
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System connections
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SYSTEM CONTROL jacks
PHONO input jacks
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DBS/TV input jacks
AUX input jacks
ADAPTOR jacks @ Caution concerning connection to DBS
/TV jacks
Be sure to connect the audio cords to the analog output
jacks of the DBS/TV tuner. If the cords are connected to
the digital output jacks, this unit or the BS tuner may be
damaged.
@ Connection of turntable unit
Connect a turntable equipped with an MM cartridge.
@ Connection to GND (ground) terminal
This terminal is for grounding use if a turntable is con-
nected.
# Connection to AUX input jacks
The auxiliary input jacks can be used for connecting an
audio component such as a second tuner, etc.
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=6©© connected (refer to page 6).
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Shorting pins
Note:
lf the shorting pins are removed to allow use of the ADAPTOR
jacks, do not insert the pins into other jacks, for this will cause
damage to the unit. Please retain them together with the
Warranty Card and Instruction Manual.
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