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B60-5470-00 00 MA
(K, P)
0404
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-8060
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several
operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In
order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a
proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
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For the U.S.A.
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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 / 220-240 V switchable
Before applying the power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
How to use this manual
This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations,
Remote Control, and Additional Information.
Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the
receiver and prepare the surround processor.
Since this receiver works with all your audio and video components, we
will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.
Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the
receiver.
Remote Control
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. 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.) using the remote control supplied with
this receiver.
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty" (trouble-
shooting) and "Specifications".
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents
may cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for
they may deform the plastic component.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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.
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 SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES-
ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM-
PANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure
safe operation.
Before applying the power
Before applying the power ...................................................... 2
Safety precautions ..................................................................... 2
How to use this manual ............................................................ 2
Unpacking .................................................................................. 3
Preparing the remote control .................................................... 4
Special features ......................................................................... 5
Names and functions of parts ................................................. 6
Main Unit ................................................................................... 6
Remote control unit ........................................................................ 7
Setting up the system ........................................ 8
Connecting the terminals .................................. 9
Connecting audio components ........................ 10
Connecting video components ........................ 11
Digital connections .......................................... 12
Connecting video components
(COMPONENT VIDEO) .................................... 13
Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 14
Connecting the speakers ................................. 15
Connecting to the AV AUX jacks ..................... 16
Connecting the antennas ................................. 16
Preparing for surround sound ....................... 17
Speaker settings .............................................. 17
Normal playback .............................................. 20
Preparing for playback ..................................... 20
Listening to a source component .................... 20
Adjusting the sound ......................................... 21
Recording .......................................................... 23
Recording audio (analog sources) ................... 23
Recording video ............................................... 23
Recording audio (digital sources) .................... 23
Listening to radio broadcasts ....................... 24
Tuning radio stations ....................................... 24
Presetting radio stations manually .................. 24
Receiving preset stations ................................ 25
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 25
Ambience effects ............................................. 26
Surround modes .............................................. 26
Surround play ................................................... 28
DVD 6-channel playback .................................. 30
Convenient functions ....................................... 30
Basic remote control operations for other
components ....................................................... 33
Registering setup codes for other
components ..................................................... 33
Searching for your codes ................................. 33
Checking the codes ......................................... 34
Re-assigning device keys ................................ 34
Operating other components .......................... 34
Setup code chart .............................................. 35
CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder
operations ........................................................ 39
Other components' operations ....................... 40
In case of difficulty .......................................... 42
Specifications .................................................. 44
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present.
FM indoor antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
RC-R0822
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate,
notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly,
notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain
the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship
the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Additional
Information
Remote Control
Operations
Preparations
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Operation
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press
the POWER RCVR key on the remote control. When the power comes
ON, press the key you want to operate.
· When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the
keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
Notes
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries
due to use during operation checks.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before,
replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a
high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to
prevent malfunction.
Before applying the power
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification
is made.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
­ ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
­ ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
For the U.S.A.
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.
Loading the batteries
1 Remove the cover.
2 Insert the batteries.
3 Close the cover.
· Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity
markings.
Preparing the remote control
For the U.S.A.
Operating range
(Approx.)
Remote sensor
Infrared ray system
POWER RCVR
6 m
As an
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency. This
product can save energy. Saving energy
reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
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Before applying the power
Special features
True home theater sound
This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you
maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode
according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and
enjoy!
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Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX
The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from
software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides
up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound
quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
As for Dolby Digital EX, it creates six full-bandwidth output channels
from the 5.1 channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that
derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording.
For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie
soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.
Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx and Dolby PRO LOGIC II
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessor
PRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allows
user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a
convincing "5.1 like" presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers special
features for controlling the overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal
sound field imaging. PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround
sound from video software marked
and three-
dimensional space from music CD. When listening to music, you will
be able to enjoy the experience of sheer STEREO surround sound.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II's features.
It creates 6.1 channel and 7.1 channel surround sound from stereo or
5.1 channel signals. This feature provides you an astonishing ambience
effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound.
Especially 7.1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound
from Surround Back speakers.
DTS and DTS-ES
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, optimum channel
separation and a (wide) dynamic range.
DTS-ES (Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system
with additional Surround Back channel which evolved from the
conventional 5.1 channels surround system. DTS-ES format that was
recorded in DVD, CD or LD comprises of two modes. DTS-ES Discrete
6.1 produce the discrete surround back which is completely
independent and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 produces the surround back
which synthesised within the left and right surround channels using
matrix technology. DTS-ES has perfect compatibility with the
conventional 5.1 channels surround system. 6.1 channels surround
with an additional surround back presents a more natural presence
and surround effects by increasing the impression of the sound
image from back.
Important:
When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be
output from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect
the digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 made it possible to achieve a wide frequency range of over
40 kHz by increasing the sampling frequency to 96 or 88.2 kHz.
Moreover, DTS 96/24's ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same
frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM.
DTS 96/24 is, as with conventional DTS Surround, compatible with
multi-channels. Therefore, sources recorded using DTS 96/24
technologies can be played in high sampling frequency, multi-channel
audio with ordinary DVDs and CDs.
Neo:6
Neo:6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS. It can
produce high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity
from 2 channels content. Neo:6 has 2 mode, "CINEMA" mode is for
movie playback and "MUSIC" mode is for music playback.
DSP surround modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates
a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like "ARENA", "JAZZ
CLUB", "THEATER", "STADIUM" and "DISCO". It is compatible
with almost any kind of program source.
DVD 6-channel input
If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiver
allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source
material featuring multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals
are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting
ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional
surround sound systems.
ACTIVE EQ
ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any
condition. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when
ACTIVE EQ is turned on.
SPEAKER EQ
SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver's audio output
characteristics with the speakers' characteristics which differs
depending on the size of the speakers. When activating the SPEAKER
EQ function, you will be able to enjoy a more natural and dynamic
sound experience even with small size speakers.
Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this
receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio
and video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to
register the components you have connected.
Video up conversion
This receiver can convert the incoming composit video signals to S-
Video signal.
If your monitor TV has S-Video jacks, it is not necessary to do the
composit video connections, just use an S-Video cord to connect the
receiver and your monitor TV.
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