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AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER
KRF-V6300D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B60-5772-00/00 (E/ X)
Declaration of Conformity with regard to
the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan
EU Representative's:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands


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Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Australia ......................................................................................AC 240 V only
Europe .........................................................................................AC 230 V only
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable
for EU countries that have adopted separate
waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-
out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment
and batteries should be recycled at a facility
capable of handling these items and their waste
byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating
a recycle facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help
conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental
effects on our health and the environment.
Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for
batteries indicates that this battery
contains lead.
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories
are present.
FM indoor antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
RC-R0517
Batteries* (R03) (2)
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.
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 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 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 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) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
* Batteries are attached to
the packing material.


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12.Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
13.Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
­ this indicates a need for service.
g) If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected.
14.Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
15.Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
16.Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ This product should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
17.Heat ­ This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that
produce heat. Do not place a flaming object, such as a candle
or lantern, or near the product.
18.Power Lines ­ An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
19.Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
Notes:
1. Item 7 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 19 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
1. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
3. Water and Moisture ­ This product shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing ­ for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like. Do not place an object containing
liquid, such as a flower vase, on the appliance.
4. Accessories ­ Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
5. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
6. Power Sources ­ This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company.
7.
CAUTION ­ Polarization ­ This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
8. 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, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
9. Lightning ­ For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10.Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
11.Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.


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Contents
To ensure safety, read the items carrying this marking
carefully.
Before applying power ................................... 2
Safety precautions
Unpacking
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 3
Special features .................................................... 5
Notes on instructions ........................................... 5
Names and functions of parts ............................. 6
Setting up the system ........................................ 10
Speaker setup (Easy Setup) ............................... 21
Speaker setup (Detailed Setup)......................... 22
Speaker setup flow
Getting into the setup mode
Speaker setup ("SP SETUP")
Adjusting the speaker level ("TEST TONE")
Distance setting ("DISTANCE")
Crossover ("CROSS OVER")
Low frequency effects level ("LFE LVL")
Audio Delay ("AUDIO DELAY")
Playing music or movie ...................................... 26
Preparation
Turning on the power
Setting the speaker status (main unit only)
Selecting the input mode
Playback
Monitoring the input source in the original sound
(STRAIGHT DECODE)
Listening to music with PURE AUDIO MODE
Enjoying various surround effects .................... 29
Listen mode
About indicators
Surround playback
96kHz LPCM playback
DVD 6-channel playback
Listening to radio broadcasts............................ 34
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations
Using RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS Auto Memory
Presetting radio stations manually
Receiving preset stations
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)
Tuning by program type (PTY search)
Using the RDS DISP. key
Recording ............................................................ 38
Recording mode setting in digital audio source
recording
Recording audio (analog sources)
Recording video
Adjusting the sound........................................... 39
Adjusting the Tone
Bass Boost
ACTIVE EQ mode
Adjustment according to the playing source
Speaker level adjustment
Input level adjustment
Midnight mode
Panorama mode
Dimension mode
Center Width mode
Convenient functions ......................................... 42
Display dimmer adjustment
Listening with headphones
Muting the sound
Remote control operations for Kenwood DVD
players ................................................................. 43
Troubleshooting ................................................. 44
Resetting the Microcomputer
In regard to contact cleaner
Maintenance of the unit
Specifications...................................................... 47
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;
7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS
96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.


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HDMI TM(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
terminal
!
Making HDMI connection let you enjoy high quality video such as
Blu-ray discs.
Audio signals came in at Audio IN termianl are interlocked with
Video signals output at the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal.
High-quality music playback in Pure Audio Mode
·
This function reproduces music signals in high quality with high
fidelity to original sound.
In this mode, the display and the analog video circuitry are
turned off to eliminate their effects on the audio circuitry. In
addition, the optimum listen mode is selected according to the
input music signal.
True home theater sound
ª
This unit 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!
· Dolby Digital
· Dolby Digital EX
· Dolby Pro Logic II
· Dolby Pro Logic IIx
· DTS Digital Surround
· DTS-ES
· DTS Neo:6
· DTS 96/24
Easy Setup of the speaker
¡
The speaker settings can be completed by simply selecting the
room type and the listening position. The audio will be corrected
automatically according to the characteristics of the speaker
system in use.
Crossover Frequency Adjustment
The bass frequency from the subwoofer and the other speakers
can be adjusted making better sound phase between speakers
and natural sound field.
Audio Delay function (Lip Sync)
This function corrects deviation between the video and audio.
The operating instructions given in this manual assume that the
user mainly operates the receiver using the remote control unit.
When the same operation is also available on the main unit, the
operating method is indicated in illustrations.
The [VOLUME CONTROL], [MULTI CONTROL] and [INPUT
SELECTOR] knobs on the main unit are operated by turning the
knobs clockwise or counterclockwise.
Example:
TONE
BASS BOOST
MULTI CONTROL
/
ACTIVE EQ
MULTI CONTROL
ACTIVE EQ
Adjustin
e To
Adjusting the Tone
¶ Operation available only on the remote control unit.
The tone level can be adjusted when the input signal is a PCM or
analog signal and the listen mode of this unit is set to "Stereo".
oe Press [TONE] to select the Tone mode.
Use [MULTI CONTROL
/5] to select "TONE ON" or
"TONE OFF".
é When in "TONE ON" selection, press [TONE] for the
following displays.
Display
Setting
Range
"BASS"
Adjusts low frequency range.
-10 ­ +10 (in 2 step)
"TREB"
Adjusts high frequency range.
-10 ­ +10 (in 2 step)
® Use [MULTI CONTROL
/5] to adjust the sound
quality.
Press [TONE].
· When the ACTIVE EQ mode is set to ON, set it to OFF and then
control the TONE setting.
O
Further notes, tips
and operating
restrictions are
explained.
The operating
procedures refer to
those of the remote
control unit. Some
operations are also
available using the
key (or knob) of the
same name on the
main unit.
Options to be
selected are listed
in a table.
The knob on the main
unit is pointed with an
arrow to indicate that it
can be turned in either
direction.
· The illustrations of the main unit display panel and the examples
of operations are shown for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual view or operation.
Special features
Notes on instructions
p