Kenwood VR-605 User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-605
VR-615
KRF-V5060D
KRFW4060D
KRFW5560D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOO CORPORATION
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
1
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplred wrth thus recerver has several
operatron modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/vrdeo components. In
order to effectrvely use the remote control it ISImportant to read the operatrng instructions and obtain a
proper understandrng of the remote control and how to swatch Its operatron modes (etc.).
Usrng the remote control wrthout completely understanding Its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result rn Incorrect operatrons
660-5197-20 02 B; (K, P, T, M, Y, X, E2) $b:v:: 0109

Beforeapplyingthepower
A Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
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.. ........ AC 110-120 1220-240 V switchable*
Forthe UnitedKingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-
Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacrng the fuse rn the
moulded plug.
3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equrpment. If the plug frtted
is not surtable for the power points in your home or the cable is too
short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or adaptor, or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the marns plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immedrately, to avord a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connectron to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance wrth the followrng code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Love
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pm plug.
ACvoltageselection
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel ISset to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before
connectrng the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the
setting position of this swatch matches your line voltage. If not, it
must besettoyourvoltage inaccordance wrth thefollowrngdrrectron.
AC voltage selector switch
Move swatch lever to match
your line voltage wrth a small
screwdriver or other pornted
tool.
El
m
II
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Note :
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessrve lrne
voltage due to rmproper setting of the AC voltage selector swatch.
Asan ENERGYSTAR@P~~~~~~, Kenwood
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR@
guidelines for energy effrciency.Thrs
product can save energy. Savrng energy
reduces air pollutron and lowers utility bills
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TOPREVENTFIREORELECTRICSHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,
WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S EN-
CLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKTO PERSONS.
A
THE EXCLAMATION POINTWITHINAN EQUILATERALTRC
ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES-
ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICINGjINSTRUCTIONSlNTHE LITERATUREACCOM-
PANYING THE APPLIANCE.
:orthe U.S.A.
FCCWARNING
Thusequipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
or modrfications to thus equrpment may cause harmful Interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved rn the Instruction
manual. The user could lose the authorrty to operate this equipment
If an unauthorized change or modification ISmade.
NOTE:
Thusequipment has been tested and found to comply with the lrmrts
for a Class B digital devrce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These lrmrts are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful Interference rn a residentral rnstallatron. This equipment may
cause harmful Interference to radio communrcations, if it IS not
installed and used rn accordance with the rnstructrons. However,
there is no guarantee that interference wrll not occur rn a particular
installatron. If this equrpment does cause harmful interference to
radio or televisron reception, whrch can be determined by turnrng the
equipment off and on, the user ISencouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the followrng measures:
- - Reorient or relocate the recervrng antenna.
- - Increase the separatron between the equipment and recerver.
- - Connect the equipment Into an outlet on a crrcurt different from
that to whtch the recerver ISconnected.
- - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio I TV technician for
help.
:ortheU.S.A.
Noteto CATVsysteminstaller:
Thusremrnder is provided to call the CATVsystem Installer’s attention
to Artrcle 820-40 of the NEC that provrdes gurdelrnes for proper
groundrng and, rn particular, specrfres that the cable ground shall be
connected to the groandrng system of the burlding, as close to the
pornt of cable entry as practrcal
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Before applying the power
CoJrtents
Caution : Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure
safe operation. r^
A Before applying the power .......................-.... 2
A Safety precautions 2
Unpackrng 3
How to use this manual 4
Specral features
Names and functions of parts ......................... ::
Marn Unit 5
Remote control unrt (FiC-R0621) fVR-605/KRF-
V4060DiV5560D) and (RC-R0620) (VR-615/KRF-
V5060D) 6
Remote control unrt (RC-R0623) IKRF-V4060D/
V5560D) and (RC-R0622) (KRF-V5060D) (For the
r~~~#~ U K. and Europe only).
Setting up the system ..,..,..,....,.......................... ii
Connecting audrocomponents 9
Connectrng vrdeo components 10
Digital connectrons 11
Connectrng a DVD player (6.channel Input) (For
VR-615/KRF-V5060D only). 12
Connectrng the speakers 13
Connecting the terminals 14
Connectrng the antennas .I4
Connectrng the system control 15
Preparing the remote control 16
Preparing for surround sound ....................... 17
Speaker settrngs 17
Norma/playback .............................................. 19
Preparing for playback 19
Lrstenrng to a source component 19
Adfustrng the sound
Recording ..........................................................z
Recording audro (analog sources) 21
Recordrng vrdeo 21
Recording audro (drgrtal sources)
Listening to radio broadcasts .........I..:.,..,..... ;;
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations 22
Using RDS iRadIo Data System) (For the U K
and Europe only) 22
Presettrng radio statrons manually 23
Recervrng preset statrons 23
Recelvrng preset stations rn order fP.CALLI 23
Usrng the RDS DISPLAY key (For the U K and
Europe only) 24
Presettrng RDS statrons (RDS AUTO MEMORY1
(For the UK and Europe only) 24
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) (For the
U K and Europe only)
Ambience effects ..............................~..........,...
ii
Surround modes 26
Surround play 28
DVD 6-channel playback (For VR-615/KRF-
V5060D only). 29
Convenrent functions 29
Basicremotecontroloperationsforothercom-
ponents .,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,..........................,...,..,.....,......32
DVD player operation keys 32
CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder
operatrons 33
tional In case of difficulty.. ........................................ 34
Information A Specifications .................................................. 36
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present.
FM Indoor antenna (Ii AM loop antenna (I 1
For W-605, KRF-V4060D and KRF-V5660D
Remote control unrt (I) Batteries fRG/AA) (2)
RC-R0621
(m) 6j@
----- ---
For VR-615 and KRF-V5060D
Remote control unit (I) Batterres tRG/AA) (2)
RC-R0620
For KRF-V5060D (For the U.K. and Europe only)
Remote control unit (1) Batteries tRG/AA) (‘2)
RC-R0622
For KRF-V4060D and KRF-V5560D (For the U.K. and Europe onl
Remote control unit (1) Batteries fRG/AA) (2)
RC-R0623
*AC plug adapter (11 “Usetoadapttheplugonthepow
cord to the shape of the wall outle
(Accessory only for regions wher
use ISnecessary.)
If any accessorres are mrssrng, or if the unrt ISdamaged or fails to operate,
notrfy your dealer rmmedrately If your unrt was shopped to you drrectly,
notrfy your shrpper rmmedrately Kenwood recommend that you retarn
the orrgrnal carton and packrng materials in case you need to move or shop
the unrt rn the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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Beforeem/vim the Dower
How to use this manual
Dolby Digital
This manual is drvided Into four sections, Preparations, Operations,
Remote Control, and Additional Informatron.
The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full drgrtal surround from
software processed in the Dolby Drgrtal format Dolby Drgrtal provrdes up
to 5 1channels of independent digital audro for better sound quality and
more powerful presence than conventronal Dolby Surround.
Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audro and video components to the
receiver and prepare the surround processor.
Since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components,
we will guide you rn setting up your system to be as easy as possrble
Operations
Dolby PROLOGICII
Shows you how to operate the varrous functions available on the
receiver.
Remote Control
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whrlst totally compatible with Its predecessor
PRO LOGIC, provrdes greater advantages rn surround sound. It allows
user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround w&h a convrnc-
ing “5.1 like” presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers specral features for
controllrng the overall spatral, dimensronalrty and frontal sound field
rmagrng. PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound from
video software marked ml---f and three-dimensronal space
from musrc CD. When listening to musrc, you wrll be able to enjoy the
experrence of sheer STEREO surround sound
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanatron of all remote control operatrons. Once
you have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you’ll
be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,
VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) usrng the remote control supplred wrth
this receiver.
Additional Information
DTS
Shows you additional information such as “In case of drffrculty”
(troubleshooting) and “Specificatrons”.
DTS (DIgItal Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that
provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)
channel for unprecedented clarity, optrmum channel separation and a
(wade) dynamic range
In the DTS mode, the 5.1 channel drgrtal Input from a DTS CD, LD or DVD
disc (carrying the “DTS” marking) can be played in Drgrtal Surround.
Important
When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, norse may be
output from the analog output. It ISrecommended that you connect the
drgrtal output of the player to the drgrtal Input of thus unrt.
LISPsurround modes
The DSP (Drgital Signal Processor) used for thus receiver rncorporates a
varrety of hrgh quality adjustable sound fields. lrke “ARENA”, “JAZZ
CLUB”, THEATER”, STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It IS compatible with
almost any krnd of program source.
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause amalfunction. Be
may deform the plastic component.
DVDBchannel input (For VR-615/KRF-V506ODonly)
If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channei output, thus recerver
allows you to obtarn the full surround sound Impact of DVD source
matenal featuring mulb-channel encodrng. Since the source srgnals are
drgrtal and each channel ISInput Independently, the resultrng ambience
1sfar superior to what can be achieved wrth conventronal surround sound
systems.
Memory back up function
Please note that the following items wall be deleted from the unit’s
memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
approximately 1 day.
l Power mode.
l Input selector settings.
l Prcture output.
l Speaker ON/OFF.
l Volume level.
l BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level.
l Dimmer level.
l MD/TAPE settings.
l Listen mode setting.
l Speaker settings.
l SW RE-MIX ON/OFF.
l Distance settrng.
l Input mode settrng.
l Midnight mode setting.
l PRO LOGIC II mode setting.
l Broadcast band.
l Frequency setting.
l Preset stations.
l Tunrng mode.
l CINEMA EQ ON/OFF.
l LOUDNESS ON/OFF
~p~ial features
Truehome theater sound
This receiver incorporates awide varrety of surround modes to bring you
maximum enjoyment from your vrdeo software. Select a surround mode
according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and
enjoy! -m
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CINEMA EQ
Cinema EQ mode wrll produce a more dynamrc sound qualrty rn any
condibons. You can enjoy a more Impressive sound effect when you
swatch CINEMA ECION durrng Dolby Drgrtal and DTS playback.
Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
In addrtron to the basrc receiver, the remote control supplred wrth thus
recerver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and
video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to regrster
the components you have connected
RDS(Radio Data System) tuner (Forthe U.K.and
Europe only)
The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several
convenient tunrng functrons. RDSAuto Memory, to automatrcally preset
up to 40 RDS statrons broadcasting drfferent programs; statron name
display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY
search to let you tune stations by program type.
PTY(Program Type) search (Forthe U.K.and Europe
onlv)
Tune the stations by specrfyrng the type of program you want to hear
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Names and functions of Darts
Main Unit
Speak er lndlcator MUTE rndrcator
CINEMA EQ rndrcator
I
Frequency drsplay,
Input drsplay,
Preset channel drsplay,
Surround mode drsplay
AUTO DETECT
rndrcator
DTS rndrcator 1 6CH INPUT rndrcator
I Band rndrcators 7 1 1 / rDIGITAL indicator
TONE tndtcatot
J
LOUDNESS indrcatot Speaker selectron rndrcators
J j ;;;;:,,:1,~f;~;~ 1 :‘;;;A
YGkHzfs rndrcator n:_-I-..
t c
DSP indicator
STEREO rndrcator
0 POWER ON/OFF key -.2.
(For KRF-V5060DIV4060DIV5560D)
Use to turn the marn power ON/OFF.
@ ON/STANDBY ( 0 ) key -.&
(For KRF-V5060DIV4060DIV5560D)
UsetoswrtchthepowerON/STANDBYwhen
the POWER ISturned ON
STANDBY indicator
0 POWER ON/STANDBY (0 ) key
(For VR-605/615) - 17
Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY
STANDBY indicator
Q DIMMER key
Use to select the REC MODE -LX
Use to adjust the brrghtness of the drsplay
-*Jo’
0 LISTEN MODE key
Use to select the Irstenrng mode.
Standby mode
Whrle the standby rndrcator ISIrt, a small amotrnt of power ISsupplied to
0 Surround indicators
DSP mode indicator -ZQ
Lights when the recerver ISrnthe DSP mode.
DTS mode indicator -m
Ltghts when the receiver ISrnthe DTS mode.
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator -gC
Lights when the recefver IS rn the Dolby
Drgrtal mode
0 SOUND key -@Z
Use to adjust the sound qualrty and the ambr-
ence effects.
0 MULTI CONTROL knob -EZ
Use to control a variety of settings
0 INPUT SELECTOR knob -Z
Use to select the Input sources.
0 VOLUME CONTROL knob -1%
“F--
0 PHONES jack -a
Use for headphone lrstenrng
@ SPEAKERS ON/OFF keys -Qg
Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF.
a CINEMA EQ key -m
Use to swatch the status of CINEMA EQ.
0 INPUT MODE key -a
Use to switch between full auto, digital and
analog Inputs
@ BAND key -La
Use to select the broadcast band.
@ AUTO key
Use to change “TAPE” r&cation to “MD”.
Use to select the auto tunrng mode.
@ MEMORY key ZiiJ
Use to store radio stations rn the preset
memory.
@ SET UP key -a
Use to select the speakers’ settings etc.
a MUTE key -m
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
Connection at POWER ON/OFF key (for KRF-V606OD/V406OD/
V556OD)
the system to back-up the memory This IScalled standby mode Under The power rn this equrpment will not be completely cut off from the AC
the condrtron, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unrt wall outlet when the marn switch ISturned OFF.
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Names and functions of parts
Remote control unit (RER0621)(l/t?-605/KRF-V406OWV556OD)and (RC-RO620)(VR-615/KRF-
l&MOD)
0 Numeric keys -a
If CD or MD is selected as the input source,
these keys functron as numerrc keys. If tuner
is selected as the input source, these keys
are used to call up statron presets.
0 DOWN-PAGE- key
Use to operate the DVD component.
LOUDNESS key -m
Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS.
Q MENU key
Use to operate the DVD component.
SET UP key -m
-
use to select tne speakers settrngs etc.
0 OSD kev
Use to operate the DVD components.
SOUND key -Es
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience
effects.
Q MULTI CONTROL A/V keys -m
Use to control a variety of settings.
Use to operate other components.
P.CALL w/m keys -m
If tuner is selected as the Input source, these
keys functron as P.CALL keys.
m/m keys
If CD or MD is selected as the input source,
these keys function as skip keys.
Q TUNING *I- keys
Use to operate the tuner or selected compo-
nent.
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
source, these keys functron as search keys.
0 AIB key
If TAPE is selected as the Input source, thusIS
A and B deck of a double cassette deck.
+lOO key
Use to select the disc number with the multr-
CD player.
DISC SKIP key
If CD ISselected as the input source, thuskey
functrons as the multr-CD player disc skrp
key.
Q BASS BOOST key -m
Use to select the maxrmum adjustment
settrng for the low frequency range.
0 INPUT SELECTOR keys [DVD or DVD16ch
(for RCR0620 only), AUX, CD/DVD,
TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEOl, VIDEOZI-m
Use to select the Input sources.
I* DVD w kevs
When rn DVD pfaier operatrons. these keys
function as skip keys.
@ DISC SEL. key
Use to operate other components.
CINEMA EQ key -a
Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ.
@ MUTE key -kQf
Use to temporarrly mute the sound.
@ POWER ( 0 ) key
Use to turn the receiver on and off
@ DVD POWER key
Use to turn on the DVD equtpment.
@ RECEIVER key
Use to return to the operation of the recerver.
If the name of a function is different on
the receiver and on the remote control,
the name of the remote control key in
this manual is indicated in parentheses.
I
63 -PAGE-UP key
Use to operate the DVD component
@ TOP MENU key
Use to operate the DVD component
@ RETURN key
Use to operate other components.
LISTEN MODE key -LZZ
Use to select the listenrng mode.
0 ENTER key
Use to operate other components.
4 key
Use to operate other components
@ BAND key
Use to select the broadcast band.
~/II key
If CD ISselected as the input source, thus key
functrons as the play/pause key.
If MD or TAPE ISselected as the Input source,
thus key functrons as the play key.
@ II key
Use to operate other components.
@ AUTO key -DE
-
Use to select the auto tunrng mode.
n key
If CD, MD or TAPE IS selected as the Input
source, thus key functrons as the stop key
‘@ TONE key -@L
Use to switch the status of TONE control
@ VOLUME keys -Qg
Use to adjust the receiver volume
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Names and functions of Darts
Remote control unit (RC-R0623)(KRF-V406ODiV556OD)and (RC-RO622)(KRF-V50600)
(For the U.K. and Europe only)
0 Numeric keys -&
If CD or MD ISselected as the Input source,
these keys functton as numer~c keys If tuner
IS selected as the Input source, these keys
are used to call up station presets
0 DOWN-PAGE- key
Use to operate the DVD component
LOUDNESS key - I.20
Use to swatch the status of LOUDNESS
0 MENU key
Use to operate the DVD component
SET UP key - 22
Use to select the speakers’ settrngs etc.
0 OSD key
Use to operate the DVD components.
SOUND key -,a
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience
effects.
0 MULTI CONTROL A/V keys --A
Use to control a varrety of settings
Use to operate other components
P.CALL 1w4wwi keys --ZJ
If tuner ISselected as the Input source, these
keys functron as P CALL keys
14rl~~t keys
If CD or MD ISselected as the Input source,
these keys function as skip keys
0 TUNING 44)) keys
Use to operate the tuner or selected compo-
nent
If CD, MD or TAPE ISselected as tlhe Input
source, these keys functron as search keys
0 AIB key
If TAPE ISselected as the Input source, this IS
A and B deck of a double cassette deck
+lOO key
Use to select the drsc number wrth the multr-
CD player
DISC SKIP key
If CD ISselected as the Input source, thus key
functions as the multr-CD player disc skrp
key.
0 BASS BOOST key -2%
Use to select the maximum adjustment
settrng for the low frequency range.
0 INPUT SELECTOR keys [DVD or DVD/Gch
(for RC-R0622onlY), AUX or PHONO (for
RC-R0622 only), CDIDVD, TUNER, MD/
TAPE, VIDEOI, VIDEO21 -Qli
Use to select the Input sources
I* DVD w keys
When In DVD player operatrons, these keys
functron as skrp keys
0 DISC SEL. key
Use to operate other components
CINEMA EQ key -IJE
Use to swatch the status of CINEMA EQ-
@ MUTE key -,2-
Use to temporarrly mute the sound
@ POWER ( 0 ) key
Use to turn the receiver on and off
0 DVD POWER key
Use to turn on the DVD equrpment
0 RECEIVER key
Use to return to the operatron of the recerver
0 -PAGE-UP key
Use to operate the DVD component
If the name of a function is different on
the name of the remote control key in
this manual is indicated in parentheses.
I I
PTY key -m
Use for PTY search.
@ TOP MENU key
Use to operate the DVD component.
RDS DISPLAY key -a
Use for RDS functron.
@ RETURN key
Use to operate other components.
LISTEN MODE key -a
Use to select the lrstening mode
0 ENTER key
Use to operate other components.
4 key
Use to operate other components.
@ BAND key -m
Use to select the broadcast band.
bin key
If CD ISselected as the Input source, this key
functions as the play/pause key.
If MD or TAPE ISselected as the Input source,
this key functions as the play key
@ II key
Use to operate other components
@ AUTO key -a
Use to select the auto tunrng mode.
n key
if CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the Input
source, thus key functions as the stop key.
@ TONE key -m
Use to swatch the status of TONE control
@ VOLUME keys -m
Use to adfust the recerver volume.
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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.
Notes
1. Be sure to Insert all connection cords securely. If their connectrons are
imperfect, the sound may not be produced or there wrll be noise
interference.
2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging
or unplugging any connectron cords Pluggrng/unplugging connection
cords without disconnectrng the power cord can cause malfunctrons
and may damage the unrt.
3.Do not connect power cords from components whose power
consumption is larger than what ISindrcated on the AC outlet at the
rear of this unit.
Audio connections are made usrng RCA pin cords. These cables transfer
stereo audro srgnal in an “analog” form. This means the audio signal
corresponds to the actual audro of two channels. These cables usually
have 2 plugs each end, one red for the right channel and one white for
the left channel. These cables are usually packed together wrth the
source unit, or are available at your local electronics retarler.
though all connectrons have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.
Input mode settings
CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD or DVD/GCH (VR-615/KRF-V5060D
only) Inputs each Include jacks for drgrtal audio Input and analog audro
Input.
You must select beforehand which type of Input ISto be used for each
connected component.
To usethe analog audro Input for playback Instead (If, for example, you
have connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 Input), you must set the input
mode for the corresponding Input to the analog mode.
After completrng connectrons and turnrng on the recerver, follow the
steps below
INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD/DVD, VIDEOS,
DVD or DVDIGCH (VR-615/KRF-V5060D only).
0 Press the INPUT MODE key.
Each press switches the setting as follows:
In DTS play mode
0 F-AUTO (digrtal Input. analog Input)
c @ D-MANUAL fdrgltal input)
In CDIDVD, VIDEOZ, DVD or DVDIGCH (VR-615/KRF-V5060D
only) play mode
C
0 F-AUTO (digital Input, analog Input)
0 D-MANUAL (drgrtal Input)
3 6CH INPT (DVD/GCH Input)
‘4 ANALOG (analog input)
Digital input:
Select this settrng to play dlgrtal srgnals from a DVD. CD, or LD
player.
Analog input:
Select this setting to play analog srgnals from acassette deck, VCR,
or record player.
Auto detect:
In “F-AUTO” (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL
Indicators light up), the recerver detects the digital or analog input
srgnals automatrcally. Prronty ISgiven to drgrtal srgnal during input
mode selection. The recerver wrll select the Input modeand listening
mode automatrcally durrng playback to match the type of input
srgnal (Dolby Drgrtal, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. The Initial
factory setting is full auto.
To keep the receiver set to the currently selected lrstenrng mode,
use the INPUTMODE key to select “D-MANUAL” (drgrtal manual).
However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases
rn whrch the lrstening mode ISselected automatically to match a
Dolby Drgital source signal depending on the combination of lrstenrng
mode and source drgital
If the INPUT MODE key is pressed qurckly, sound may not be
produced. Press the INPUT MODE key again
8
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Setting up the system
Connecting audio components
SYSTEM CONTROL
jacks -2%.
Shape of AC outlets
1 USA.andCanada 1 m
[For W-605/615/
KRF-V4060Dl
V5560D and
KRF-V5060D
(except for the
U.K. and Europe)]
= To AC wall outlet
Video component
,------
OUT ‘0 mm-- -0
CD or DVD player
t I
\ I ~~
Moving coil (MC) cartridge
record player cannot be used
directly from the receiver unit. It
can only be used when another
equalizeramplifierisconnected.
Record player
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Setting up the system
Connecting video components
Video
IN/OUT
IN
Video inputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords) IN
Video deck
KRF-V4060D/
I VIDEO
IN
Video inputs and
outputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords)
Audio Inputs
and outputs
----E-I
DVD player or LD player
DVD player or LD player OUT
Audlo
IN/OUT
A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks.
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Setting up the system
Digital connections
The dIgItal I” lacks can accept DTS, Dolby Dlgltal. 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 “Input mode settings” section carefully -a
\
WAD;EL DIGITAL OUT
Component with DTS,
- Dolby Digital, or PCM
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
demodulator
Connect the video slgnal and analog
audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
(See “Connectlngvldeocomponents”.)
-m
LD player
Optlcal fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
ao-- -0
CD or DVD player
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.
Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See “Connecting video components”.)
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Setting up the system
Connecting a DVDplayer (6-channel input) (For VR-~WKRF--115060~on/y)
If you have connected a DVD player to the recetver wth digital connectlon, be sure to read the “Input mode sattlngs” sectlon carefully -a
VIDEO OUT
(Yellow RCA
orn cord)
FRONT
OUT L/R
‘1 j_“‘^
SURROUND SUBWOOFER
OUT L/R OUT -I
1
c(%g-[CENTEROUT
DVD player
CAUTION
~ Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
l Do not place any object Impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit.
l Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outslde dlmenslon including pro]ectlon) equal or greater than, shown below
Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm
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Setting up the system
Connecting the speakers
c
Front Speakers
Right Left
c=%f=A
Center
Speaker
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-160) 1
Powered
sub woofer
(For i/R-605/
KRF-V5060W
V4060D)
Right Left
Surround Speakers
(Be sure to connect both
surround speakers)
Subwoofer
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Setting up the system
Connecting the terminals
0 Strip coating. Q Push the lever.
Q Insert the cord. 0 Return the lever.
l Never short circuit the + and-speaker cords.
l If the left and right speakers are connected rnversely or the speaker
cords are connected with reversed polarrty. the sound wrll be
unnatural wrth ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be suretoconnect the
speakers correctly.
Speaker impedance
After confirming the speaker Impedance indications prrnted on the
rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matchrng rmped-
ante ratings. Using speakers wrth a rated impedance other than that
indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctrons
or damage to the speakers or receiver.
Connecting the antennas
AM loop antenna
The supplred loop antenna ISfor use Indoors. Place It as far as possrble
from the recerver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust
the drrectron for best receptron
AM antenna terminal connections
0 Push lever. Q Insert cord. Q Release lever.
FM indoor antenna
The supplred Indoor antenna IS for temporary use only For stable
signal reception we recommend using an oLrtdoor antenna. Drscon-
nect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors
FM antenna terminal connections
insert cord.
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75R coaxral cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna Into
the room and connect It to the FM 75a terminal.
Attach to the stand
FM Indoor antenna
--
FM outdoor antenna
adaptor
(Commercrally
avarIable)
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Setting up the system
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD
audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations.
This unit is compatible only with the [SL-161 mode. The system
control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the
[XSSI, [XSI, or [XRI connection mode.
Ifyourcomponenthasthemodeselectswitch,settheconnected
components to the [SL161 mode.
SYSTEM CONTROL -
cord
l You may connect the system control cord to either the up or down
lack
EXAMPLE: [SL161 mode connections
The underlrned portron represents the settrng of the system control
mode
[&I!51 [XSI IXSSI [Xl31 Cassette deck SYSTEM
CONTROL
cord
[WI [XSI [XSSl I-
IXSI
* In order to take advantage of the system control operatrons, the
components must be connected to the correct lacks To use a CD
player It must be connected to the CDlacks. To use a cassette deck
for MD recorder) It imust be connected to the MDflAPE jacks
When usrng more than one CD player letc 1only the one connected
to the specrfred jacks may be connected for system control
n Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatrble with the
fSL161 system control mode Do not make system connectrons
with equrpment that ISnot fSL161 compatrble
n Some MD players are not system control compatible You cannot
make system control connectrons to this krnd of equipment
Votes
1 ISL161 equpment cannot be combrned with IXRI, IXSI, and IXS81
equrpment for system operatrons If your equipment consrsts of
this kind of combrnatron, please do not connect any system control
cords. Even wrthout system control cords, normal operatrons can
be carried out without effecting performance.
! Do not connect system control cords to any components other
than those specrfred by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunctron
and damage your equrpment
3 Be sure the system control plugs are Inserted all the way rn to the
system control terminals.
SYSTEMCONTROLOPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate thus unrt wrth the system remote supplied with the
recerver
Automatic Operation
When you start playback from asource component, the Input selector
on this unrt swatches to that component automatically.
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronrze recordrng wrth the start of playback when
recordrng from CD, MD or analog drscs.
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Setting up the system
Preparing the remote Contras
Speaker placement
Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the lrstenrng
position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes
Center speaker: Place front and center. This speaker stabrlizes the
sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surround
playback.
Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slrghtly
behind, the listening posrtron at even heights, approxrmately 1meter
above the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate sound
motion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback
Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds
l Although the Ideal surround system consrsts of all the speakers
listed above, rfyou don’t have acenter speaker or a subwoofer, you
can drvrde those signals between the avarlable speakers in the
speaker settings steps to obtarn the best possible surround repro-
duction from the speakers you have available. -a
Channel space switching
(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europa and Australia)
The space between radio channels has been set to the one that
prevails in the area to which the system ISshipped. However, If the
current channel space setting does not match the setting rnthe area
where the system ISto be used, for instance when you move from
area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper
reception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case,
change the channel space setttng rn accordance with your area by
referring to the followrng table.
[urn the power OFF by pressing the POWER key before movrng the
;witch level. Move the swatch lever to match your area with a small
screwdriver or other pointed tool, then turn the power ON again
Loading the batteries
0 Remove the cover. 0 Insert the batteries.
0 Close the cover.
l Insert two AA-sire (R61batterres as Indicated by the polarrty mark-
mgs
Operation
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you
press the POWER ( rJ ) key on the remote control. When the power
comes ON, press the key you want to operate.
l When pressrng more than one remote control key successrvely,
press the keys securely by leavrng an Interval of 1 second or more
between keys.
Notes
1 The supplred batteries may have shorter lrves than ordrnary batter-
res due to use during operatron checks.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before,
replace both batterres with new ones
3. Placrng the remote sensor rn direct sunlight, or rn direct light from
a hrgh frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunctron
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to
prevent malfunctron.
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Preparing for surround sound
To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s lrstenrng
modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer. front,
center, and surround speakers) as described &low.
For V&615 (HTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for front, center,
and surround speakers as this will cause the speakers to malfunction
MULTI CONTROL
POtiER ON/OFF
(KRF-VSOSOD/
SEi UP
a Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/
STANDBY 0 (for VR-605/615) or POWER ON/OFFend ON/
STANDBY 0 (for KRF-V506OD/V406OD/V556OL7)or POWER0
key.
0 Press the SET UP key to enter the SET UP mode and use the
0 UsetheMULTlCONTROLknoborkeystoselecttheappropriate
MU1 Tl CONTROLknob or keys for the following displays.
center speaker setting.
c
I SPSETUP
:i TESTTONE
S DISTANCE
4 EXIT
The flow of the SET UP ISas follows,
If you selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting,
L
sr CNTR NML (normal) : An average srze center speaker IS
connected to the receiver.
‘5’ CNTR LRG (large) : A large center speaker is connected to
the receiver
3’ CNTR OFF : Center speaker settrng mode to the
receiver ISOFF.
S”rri”“d R
4 SR E
Subwoofer SL
Fie-mrx 9
SW SR
4
s,L
s’w
B Select a speaker system.
0 Select SP SETUP and press the SET UP key again so that the
subwoofer setting indication “SUBW ON” appears.
e Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the
appropriate subwoofer setting.
ii SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver ISON.
C? 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to the recerver is OFF.
l The rnrtral settrng IS “SUBW ON”
l When the setting “SUBW OFF” ISselected, the front speakers
are automatrcally set to “FRNT LRG” and the procedure skrps to
step 0.
Before step 0, press the SET UP key to accept the setting.
l Whensubwooferoutput sound ISrequrred, select “FRNTNML”.
0 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting.
*The front speakers settrng Indication “FRNT LRG” appears.
0 UsetheMULTlCONTROLknoborkeystoselecttheappropriate
front speakers setting.
[:
f FRNT NML (normal) : Average sze front speakers are
connected to the receiver.
2’ FRNT LRG (large) : Large front speakers are connected to
the receiver
l For VR-615 (HTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for front
speaker as thus wrll cause the speaker to malfunction.
l For”FRNTLRG”selectron. nosoundwrll beheardfromsubwoofer
speaker even when It IS set to ON. However, if you select
CINEMA EQ when subwoofer is selected, you wrll be able to
hear sound from the subwoofer.
When in STEREO mode, thesound goesdirectlytofrontspeaker.
0 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting.
*The center speaker setting indrcatron “CNTR” appears.
l For VR-615 (HTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for center
speaker as thus wrll cause the speaker to malfunctron.
If you selected “NML” as the front speakers setting,
C
i CNTRON : Center speaker settmg mode to the
receiver ISON.
.2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to the
receiver ISOFF.
@ Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting.
*The surround speaker settrng rndrcation “SURR” appears.
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the
appropriate surround speaker setting.
If you selected “LRG” as the center speaker setting,
i SURR NML (normal): Average srze surround speakers are
connected to the receiver
2 SURR LRG (large) : Largesurroundspeakersareconnected
to the recerver.
3 SURROFF : Surround speaker settrng mode to the
recetver ISOFF.
Continued to next page
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Preparing for surround sound
l For VR-615 lHTB model), do not select “LRG” (large) for surround
speaker as this WIII cause the speaker to malfunction.
If you have selected other than “LRG” as the center speaker
setting,
c
0 SURR ON : Surround speaker settrng modetothe receiver IS
ON.
0 SURR OFF : Surround speaker settrng mode to the receiver IS
OFF.
Q Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting.
*The subwoofer re-mix settrng indication “SW RE-MIX” scrolls
across the display.
“SW RE-MIX” scrolls across the drsplay.
l If subwoofer IS turned OFF, subwoofer re-mix setting IS not
visible.
Q Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the
appropriate subwoofer remix setting.
c 0 RMX ON : Subwoofer re-mix set mode to the receiver ISON.
@ RMX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix set mode to the receiver ISOFF.
@ Press the SET UP key to accept the setting.
*The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment
mode.
l In step a and a, indications appear only for the selected
channels of the speakers that require adfustrng.
a Adjust the speaker volume level.
From Your usual listening posrtion, adjust the volume levels. The
volume levels from each speaker should be the same.
0 Press the SET UP key to begin TEST TONE.
c 0 AUTO
0 MANUAL
0 The selection of AUTO/MANUAL TEST TONE is done by the
MULTI CONTROL knob or keys.
PresstheSETUPkeyagaintoselecteitherAUTOorMANUAL.
Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the volume
lev,el of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be
adjusted.
For AUTO selection, the test tone is heard from the speakers
in the following sequence for 2 seconds each:
L+C-,R+SR+SL+SW
The channel indication blinks while the test tone is berng ouput.
l If you change the volume level settings for the speakers whrle
listenrng to musrc, the settings referred to on this page are also
changed. -m
-
l If the speaker setting selects are OFF, the speaker level settings
are reset.
Q Press the SET UP key.
l The test tone is turned off. The receiver enters the mode for
inputting the distance to the speakers.
0 For MANUAL selection, press the SET UP key each time to
select the speaker channel.
m Input the distance to the speakers.
0 Select the DISTANCE from the set up displays and press the
SET UP key again.
0 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of
the speakers.
Jot down the distance to each of the speakers.
Distance to front speakers : _ feet (meters)
Distance to center speaker _ feet (meters)
Drstance to surround speakers _ feet (meters)
Q Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the distance
to the front speakers.
The speaker rndrcator to be adjusted blanks.
Indication in feet lndrcatron rn meters
l The allowable settrng range IS 1 to 30 feet (0 3m to 9.0m).
adjustable rn 1 foot (0.3m) Increments.
Q Press the SET UP key to accept the settings.
0 Repeat steps Q and 0 to input the distance for each of the
speakers.
0 Setup is complete when the input indication appears.
l The speakers You have selected should appear on the display
Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected.
0 Press the SET UP key to exit the SET UP mode.
Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
If the Input level of an analog source srgnal IStoo hrgh. the CLIP indrcator
wrll blink to indicate the source signal. Adfust the Input level
0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source of which the
input level you want to adjust.
l You can store a separate Input level for each Input source.
Q Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the “INPUT” indication
appears.
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the input level.
*The adjustment mode is displayed for approxrmately eight sec-
onds.
l The Input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: OdB,
-3dB. and -6dB. (The Initial setting IS0dB.f
0 Press the SOUND fey again to return to the input indication.
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Normal playback
Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
POWER OhSTANDBY (3
;;F&E” ON/STANDBY 0 (K~F-V~‘J60DI~~~~~~;
(Vq-605/615) I
O&l/OFF 1
(KRFW;;; INPUT MODE
V5560D)
Turning on the receiver
0 Turn on the power to the related components.
0 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/
STANDBY 0 (for VR-605/615) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/
STANDBY 0 (for KRF-V5060DIV4060D/V556OD~ key.
Selecting the input mode
If you have selected a component connected to the CDIDVD, VIDEOZ,
DVD 01 DVD/GCH (VR-615/KRF-V5060D only) jacks. make sure that
the Input mode setting IScorrect for the type of audio signal to be used
.~
-I&
Selecting MD/TAPE
Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to
the MDflAPE lacks The lnitlal factory setting IS“TAPE”. To change the
source to “MD”, follow the steps below
0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “TAPE”.
0 Hold down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
*The source indication changes to “MD”.
*To return to the orlglnal Indlcatlon, repeat procedure 0
Setting the speaker status
The speaker Indicator lights up.
VOLUME CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR lI--
VOLUME
a Use the INPUT SELECTORknob or keys to select the source
you want to listen to.
The Input sources change as shown below:
Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob
VR-605/615/KRF-V5060D/V4060D/V5560D
I
‘\T, “AUX”
Q‘ “TUNER”
i:- ” CDI
DVD”
4 “TAPE” or “MD”
8s “VIDEOl”
6 “VIDEOZ”
‘i “DVD” or “DVD/GCH” (for VR-615/KRF-V5060D only)
KRF-V5060D (for the U.K. and Europe only)
‘1 “PHONO”
<i “TUNER”
,3 “CDIDVD”
T “TAPE” or “MD”
5,, “VIDEO1 ”
6‘ “VIDE02”
i “DVDIGCH”
q Stari playback from the selected source.
q Use the VOLUME CONTROLknob or VOLUME keys to adjust
the volume.
Press the SPEAKER key to switch the speaker ON or OFF.
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Normalplayback
SPEAKERS ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL
I CINEFA EQ I
PHbNES MULTI CdNTROL
--
M:TE
BASS BOOST
MUTE
LOUDNESS
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‘.
Adjusting tha TONE(remote control only)
You can adjust the sound quaky when the receiver is in the PCM stereo
and analog stereo mode.
0 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode.
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select TONE ON/OFF.
Q Press the TONE key for the following displays.
C
0 TONE : Tone setting mode is ON.
@ BASS : Select this to adjust the low frequency range.
@I TREB : Select thus to adjust the high frequency range
@ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to adjust the sound
quality.
l The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +I 0 In 2 step
increments.
*The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.
l If CINEMA EQ is turned ON, TONE function wrll not be avarlable.
Once-touch low frequency emphasis (BASSBOOST)
(remotecontrol only)
You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is rnthe PCM stereo
and analog stereo modes.
Press the BASS BOOST key.
l Press the key once to select the maxrmum (+I01 low frequency
emphasis setting.
l TONE will automatrcally be turned ON.
l Thuskey does not function when the receiver ISin the sound quality
or ambience effects adjustment mode.
Switching back theprevious setting
Press the BASS BOOST key again.
,_ ‘.,‘ 1,,,,
Adjusting the LOUDNESSmode (remotecontrol only)
You can adjust the Loudness functron whrch controls the low volume
settings to marntarn the musrc’s rrchness The adjustment can be made
when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode.
Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON.
Tocancel
Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the “LOUDNESS” indica-
tor goes off.
Muting the sound
The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers.
Press the MUTE key.
Tocancel
Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off.
l MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control
knob.
,. ,
CINEMAEQmode
You can enjoy a more rmpressrve sound effect when you swatch
CINEMA EQ ON during Dolby Dlgrtal and DTS playback.
Press the CINEMA EQ key.
“CINEMA EQ” will scroll across the drsplay
l When CINEMA EQ is turned ON, subwoofer remix’s functron will
also be effectrve.
l If REC MODE is ON or TREBLE’s level IS-6 or below, CINEMA EQ
function will not be available.
Tocancel
Press the CINEMA ECI key again so that the “CINEMA EQ”
indicator goes off and displays “OFF”.
l When CINEMA EQ ISturned OFF, the settrng will remain until the
next selectron is made.
,,
listening with headphones
0 Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF key so that the speaker indicator
goes off.
Make sure the SP rndrcator is turned OFF
p zy
l If you turn off all of the speakers when rn surround mode, the
surround mode wrll be canceled as well, resultrng in stereo play-
back.
0 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
Q Usethe VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to adjust the
volume.
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