AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRF-V7010 KRF-V6010 KRF-V5010 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION 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 (RC-R0507) . . .
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Contents Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. Getting started ... 2 Before applying the power ... 2 Safety precautions ... 2 Unpacking ... 2 How to use this manual ... 4 Special features ... 4 Names and functions of parts ... 5 Setting up the system ...
When the broadcast ends, the receiver returns to the original station. When listening to KENWOOD source components connected with system control cords, the input selector on the receiver automatically switches to the tuner when a program you desire is broadcast.
Use for headphone listening. ! SPEAKERS A key Use to turn speaker system A on and off. SPEAKERS key (KRF-V5010) Use to turn the speakers on and off. @ SPEAKERS B key Use to turn speaker system B on and off.
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KENWOOD audio component. If you connect audio components from KENWOOD and other makers to the MD/ TAPE or CD jacks, you can set the remote control to operate these components by registering the appropriate setup code at the respective input.
Remote control unit (RC-R0307) 1 RDS operation key Use to receive RDS broadcasts. 2 Numeric keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
Setting up the system Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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.
Connecting video components VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 WOOFER CENTER MONITOR REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN FRONT SURROUND VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 / MONITOR VIDEO 1 DVD 6CH. INPUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Monitor TV Video Inputs (Yellow RCA pin cord) VIDEO IN DVD player or LD player Video deck...
2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.
CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS • The KRF-V5010 is equipped with a SUBWOOFER terminal only. • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not Left produce any sound from the speaker. • To use the PRE OUT jacks, press the SPEAKERS A key to the on position (the SPEAKERS key in the case of the KRF-V5010).
Speaker placement Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion.
Preparing the remote control (RC-R0307) Loading the batteries 2 Insert the batteries. 1 Remove the cover. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity mark- ings. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control.
• Activating a surround mode or selecting “DVD 6ch” as the input source causes speaker system A to be selected automatically. On the KRF-V5010, press the SPEAKERS key to switch the speak- ers on and off. Models other than KRF-V5010...
Switching back to the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again. Normal playback KRF-V7010/V6010/V5010 (En/T) SOURCE DIRECT VOLUME CONTROL BASS BOOST SOUND MULTI CONTROL SPEAKERS A/B SPEAKERS, MUTE (KRF-V5010) VIDEO BASS BOOST VOLUME MUTE VOLUME MUTE SOUND SOUND MULTI CONTROL RC-R0507 (Press the SOUND key once.)
MUTE lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. MUTE Blinks • On the KRF-V5010, this selection can be made using the control on the receiver as well. To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off.
Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory, see the section entitled, "Using RDS". AUTO BAND MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR...
Using the DISPLAY key DISPLAY DISPLAY RC-R0307 Pressing the DISPLAY key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows: 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display 1 PS (Program Service name) display: The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broad- cast is received, If no PS data was sent, “NO PS”...
Presetting radio stations manually The RDS auto memory function assigns preset numbers to RDS stations starting from preset number "1". Therefore, be sure to execute the RDS auto memory function before using the following operations to manually store AM stations and other FM stations, and RDS stations. “Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”.
Tuning by program type (PTY search) This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want to listen to. Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search.
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Complete steps 1~3 of "Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)". Skip this step if you have already completed the RDS AUTO MEMORY procedure. • The EON function will not work if all 30 FM preset stations were stored manually using the procedure shown in “Presetting radio stations manually”.
Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand.
Select “DVD 6ch” as the input source. • If speaker system B is on when “DVD 6ch” is selected as the input source, it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically (models other than KRF-V5010). Start playback of the DVD software. Adjust the volume.
Convenient functions DISPLAY(DIMMER) SOUND VOLUME TUNING/SKIP SUBWOOFER SOUND MULTI CONRTOL RC-R0507 Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key to select the item you want to adjust. Each press switches the selection as listed below.
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the micro- computer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
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Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Memory back up function Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet or the main power switch is turned off for approximately 3 days. •...
TREBLE ... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
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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.
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