Kenwood KR-V6040 User manual

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
‘KR-V6040
KENWOOD CORPORATION
BG60-0763-00 (SID (k,P,E.M.Y) [AB
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A\ Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee
to excellence in sound reproduction. ;
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi-
tion of quality components that our company represents.
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 oper-
ating 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 convenience 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 information or service
on this product.
Medel __ ss —~C*‘«SSrral Numiee@r
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
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 immedi-
ately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship-
ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person
or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car-
rier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack-
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
Contents
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A\ Before applying power .........
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System connections
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch
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Controls and indicators
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For the USA
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Accessories
FM indoor antennae
Antenna adaptor
{75 Q/300 Q)
(For Europe only)
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AC plug adaptor
{except for some areas)
For the unit with a European
AC plug in areas other than
Europe.
Caution: Read the pages marked AY carefully to ensure safe operation.
Operation of remote control unit
Basic operation
Listening to broadcasts
Operation with video components
Dolby surround {except for Europe)
in case of difficulty
A\ Specifications

{A\ Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power
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For the U.S.A. and Canada
Important!
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for opera-
tion on 120 volts AC only.
CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY IN-
SERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
For the United Kingdom
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 interna! examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the follawing code:
Blue ..uu........e
Brown ...........9086
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the termi-
nals in the plug as follows:
Wire colour
wansascterencececeseee--s Neutral
usec... Live re
Plug terminal marking
N or Black
L or Rec
Brown to
Live
Neutral
Plug
Notes: ———_ ——__—_________-_
1. If a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5-amp
fuse. . 4s
2. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E terminal.
Safety precautions
For Australia and Europe
important!
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V
AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation on 230 V
AC only.
_For other countries
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 Type A or Type B 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 out-
let, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches
your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in ac-
cordance with the following direction.
Note: .
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector
switch,
AC voltage selector switch
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Move switch lever ta match your line valtage with
a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
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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 TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ‘’DANGEROUS VOL-
TAGE” 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 IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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_ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
™~
/A\ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
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 operat-
ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in-
structions 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 polariza-
tion 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,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Temperature — The unit may not function pro-
perly if used at extremely tow, or freezing tempera-
tures. 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 ob-
jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en-
closure 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 chil-
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit.
9.Enclosure removal — Never remove the en-
closure. 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.
41. Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
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operation.
12. Carts and stands — An appliance and cart com- © ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
bination should be moved with care. Quick stops, to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause ~ grounding electrode. See Figure.
the appliance and cart combination to overturn. ee ts
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
13. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- GROUND CLAMPS
used
for
a
long
period_of
time.
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FLECTRODE
SYSTEM
NS
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
14. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke beet hs fe et ee ae ah
is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull ’ 18. Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be lo-
out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest cated away from power lines.
service center.
POWER OFF! 19. AC outlets — Do not connect other audio equip-
ment with a power consumption larger than that
specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never
connect other electrical units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
15. Damage requiring service — The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
16. Servicing — The user should not attempt to ser-
vice the unit beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualified service pérsonnel.
17. Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside an-
tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an-
tenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up stat-
ic charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
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. Itam 17 complies with UL 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.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed.
@ Connection of audio components
For the connection of video components, please refer to page 20.
.
Rear speakers Speaker system A Speaker system B
Right Left Right Left Right Left
FM DE-EMPHASIS/ ee
CHANNEL SPACE switch
{Except for some areas.)
AC voltage
selector switch
Refer to the “Antenna acllbishaed SPEAKER {Except for some
connections” section. (Except for Europe) areas.)
AC outlets for U.S.A. and CANADA
=_ q To AC
C= outlet
AC outlets
N
For other
countries
Refer to the "Setting
the speaker IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR" section.
Refer to the
“System contral
operation section. Tape deck 2
Tape deck 1
Turntable
Notes: =
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose there cauld be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit.
3. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging connec-
tion cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.
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@ Push lever down. @ Insert cord. @ Lock lever.
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Front speaker terminals for Europe
@® Turn counterclock- @Insertcord. @ Lock knob.
wise to loosen.
@ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords, .
@ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the” becomes unnatural with ambiguous acoustic image positioning. |
speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
M Setting the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
| When using the speaker A or speaker B separately According to the impedance of the speakers used, set the |
= SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear panel as shown |
Speaker Impedance Selector position
in the table.
Kor 8: LESS THAN
82 OR MORE @ When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to “8 Q OR
MORE’, it is impossible to use the A and B speakers at the
same time.
When using the speaker A and B simultaneously Therefore, when using the speakers A and B simultaneously,
Speaker Impedance be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the ‘A
0160 Az , OR MORE and B: 8 Q OR MORE’ position.
and B: 8 OR MOR @ During speaker system connection and operation of the
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR, set the POWER key to
OFF.
(MPEDANCE SELECTOR
AorB:
LESS THAN 89 AorB:
4andB:89 OR MORE “ais 8&0 OR MORE
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System connections
Connection of antennas
a
f The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it
to a direction which provides the best reception.
Antenna stand
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. . For stable reception, remove the indoor antenna after installing an outdoor antenna as soon as
possible.
® Find the position that provides best reception.
@ Fix two ends. :
@ FM outdoor antenna connection
It is recommended to install an exclusive FM outdoor antenna to capture FM broadcasts with high sound quality. Use a coaxial cable for
the connection between the outdoor antenna and FM ANTENNA termina! on the rear panel.
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M 752 coaxial cable connection (For Europe)
® Arrange the coaxial cable as illustrated.
Quter shield
(Braid) Jane
, conductor:
RG-6 (5C-2V) or RG-59 (3C-2V)
® Insert into the slit on the clip. Fasten the
bands A and B, using a pair of pliers.
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch
{Except for some areas)
The FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel
is set to the correct setting that prevails in the area to which the
unit is shipped. However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE setting is not matched to the area where the unit is to be
used; for instance, when you move from area 1 to area 2 or vice
versa, desired reception of AM/FM broadcasts is not expected. In
this case, change the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE setting
in accordance with the area corresponding to the table. The FM
DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same time.
@ When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord, then reset the
channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn
the power on.
® Open the antenna adaptor.
Open the claws with the fingers to
release the lock and pull out the cover.
@ Remove the inner conductor from the
groove of pole @ and insert it in the
groove of pole ® .
® Connect the adapter to the antenna |
terminal.
CHANNEL FM DE-
SPACE freq. EMPHASIS
FM : 100 kHz 75us
AM : 10 kHz
1) U.S.A., Canada, and
South American
countries.
2| Other countries FM :50 kHz ~ 50yus
AM : 9 kHz
DE~
EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE
AM FM
50ys Fy A ookHz = 50kHz
T5ys 7 10 kHz 100 kHz
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System conirol operation
Connection
Using
the
system
control
cords
provided
with
KENWOOD
system
component
models,
make
connections
as
shown
below. Turntable
AISI
For a cassette deck to
be subject to system
control operation, it
must be connected
to the TAPE 1 jacks.
Operation
By connecting this unit to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD
player, and turntable models equipped with system control
jacks, the following integrated operation features become
available,
1. Automatic play operation
When starting play with the turntable, cassette deck, or CD
player connected to the receiver, press the desired input
selector keys on the receiver. The turntable, cassette deck,
or CD player will automatically enter play mode.
In the same way, pressing the play key of turntable,
cassette deck, or CD player will automatically switch the
input selector on the receiver to the component on which
the Play key is pressed.
System control connection
. Synchro recording
To record the sound from the CD player or turntable on a
tape with the cassette deck, press the CD or PHONO of the
input selector keys and load a CD or record. Set the
cassette deck to rec pause mode, then press the PLAY
(START) key of the CD player or turntable. The cassette
deck will start recording automatically, synchronized with
the CD player or turntable starting play.
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@ Be sure to insert the system control cord plugs fully into the
SYSTEM CONTROL terminals.
@ If the system control cord and audio cords are not connected
properly, the automatic system governing remote control and
system functions will not operate.
Remote control
The remote control unit provided with this unit, to which a
KENWOOD system turntable, cassette deck, or CD player is
connected, is equipped with related control keys. The
related components can be controlled used these keys.
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