Kenwood VR-806 manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-806 KRF-V5080D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW O OD CORPORA TION B60-5439-00 00 MA (K, P, X, Y) 0311 This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote c[...]

2 EN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) For VR-806 For KRF-V5080D Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) For VR-806 : RC-R0626 For KRF-V5080D : RC-R0625 *AC plug adapter (1) *Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet. (Acc[...]

3 EN Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................................ 2 Unpacking ..........................................................................[...]

4 EN For the U.S.A. Note to CA TV 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 entr[...]

5 EN Before applying the power Special features T rue home theater sound This model 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 and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode le[...]

6 EN ON OFF POWER PHONES SPEAKERS ON/OFF ON/STANDBY STANDBY ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ DTS DOLBY DIGITAL INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY SETUP MUTE DOWN UP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL SOUND DIMMER LISTEN MODE ON/STANDBY STANDBY POWER Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/OFF key ^ (For KRF-V5080D) Use to turn the main power ON/OFF. 2 ON/STAN[...]

7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit RC-R0626 (for VR-806) and RC-R0625 (for KRF-V5080D) If the name of a function is different on this model and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses. PTY 1 DISC SKIP BASS BOOST AUTO AUX CD/DVD DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 23 POWER D[...]

8 EN 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 s[...]

9 EN AUX CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet Shape of AC outlets A ustralia Other countries Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Video component ) Other component *5439/08-15/EN 04.1.22, 2:42 PM 9[...]

10 EN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Video deck IN Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. Video output (Yellow RCA pin cords) OUT OUT Monitor TV Video input and output (Yellow RC[...]

11 EN Setting up the system PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE CD/DVD AUDIO MONITOR OUT YC B C R Y CB CR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD player or LD player Audio OUT Monitor TV Video OUT DVD player Audio OUT Video OUT Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (Except for the Australia) If you have connected[...]

12 EN VIDEO 2 DVD/6CH * CD / DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN * VR-806: DVD Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, 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 to this model, [...]

13 EN CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 DVD / 6CH CD/DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO DIGITAL IN Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) (KRF-V5080D only) CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire[...]

14 EN CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN KRF-V5080D SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE SURROUND BACK SURROUND + - VR-806 R GRAY L BLUE BS BROWN SPEAKERS (8 SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER PRE OUT PRE OUT SURR BACK L * SURR BACK R PRE OUT SURR BACK L /SURR BACK SURR BACK R VR-806 * VR-806: SURR BACK L /SURR BACK Setting up the syste[...]

15 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of this model could result in malfunctions or damage to[...]

16 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from this model’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the power to this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-806) or POWER ON/OFF[...]

17 EN If you have selected “NML” as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. • The surround speaker setting indication “SURR NML” appears. 0 Use the MULTI CON[...]

18 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on this model 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (VR-806) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/STANDBY (KRF-V5080D) key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a compon[...]

19 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “TUNER” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “TAPE” or “MD” 4 “VIDEO1” 5 “VIDEO2” 6 “DVD/6CH” (VR-806 : “DVD”) 7 “AUX” 2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOL[...]

20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording video 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”) you want[...]

21 EN Frequency display “ TUNED ” is displayed when a station is received. “ ST. ” lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo. Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The d[...]

22 EN Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL % / fi keys to select one of the station presets (1 – 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting. • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4[...]

23 EN No Surround Back speaker With Surround Back speaker L Front Left speaker SW Subwoofer C Center speaker R Front Right speaker LS Surround Left speaker RS Surround Right speaker BS Surround Back speaker LB Surround Back Left speaker RB Surround Back Right speaker Ambience effects This model is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enj[...]

24 EN Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic ran[...]

25 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. Preparations • Turn ON related comp[...]

26 EN DVD 6-channel playback (KRF-V5080D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and this model, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable. DVD/6CH INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH[...]

27 EN Convenient functions Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the menu changes as follows: Note that some items are not displayed depending on speaker settings and list[...]

28 EN Ambience effects Soundfield is adjusted towards the front. Soundfield is in neutral position. Soundfield is adjusted towards the rear. Center Width mode (Pro Logic II x and Pro Logic II Music mode only) Center Width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left [...]

29 EN DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1 : DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-5[...]

30 EN Amplifier Cause • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position. • MUTE is ON. • The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. • Speaker cords are short-circuited. • The speaker cord is disconnected. • The speaker is not set up correctly. • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disc[...]

31 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remot[...]

32 EN 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. Model_____________________ Serial Number_____________________ Specificati[...]