The Kenwood KA-V6000 is an AV Surround Stereo Amplifier designed for home audio and video entertainment. It serves as a central hub for connecting various audio and video components, processing signals, and delivering amplified sound through multiple speakers.
Function Description:
The KA-V6000 functions as a versatile amplifier capable of handling both stereo and surround sound applications. It integrates an AV surround processor, allowing users to experience multi-channel audio from various sources. The amplifier supports different surround modes, including Dolby Pro Logic, Theater, Stadium, and Simulated, to enhance the listening experience. It features multiple input and output jacks for connecting a wide range of audio and video components, such as turntables, CD players, cassette decks, tuners, VCRs, video disc players, and BS tuners. The unit also includes a remote control unit with "learning" capabilities, allowing it to control other AV components in the system.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Audio Section:
- Rated Power Output (FRONT): 80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion.
- Rated Power Output (REAR): 18 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.
- Dynamic Power: 237 W per channel at 4 Ω, 146 W per channel at 8 Ω.
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at 20 Hz-20,000 Hz (8 Ω), 0.02% at 1 kHz (8 Ω).
- Frequency Response: PHONO RIAA MM: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.3 dB; CD, TUNER, TAPE: 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0, -3dB.
- Signal to Noise Ratio: PHONO (MM): 78 dB (IHF '66), 79 dB (IHF '78); CD, TUNER, TAPE: 100 dB (IHF '66), 84 dB (IHF '78).
- Tone Control: Bass: ±10 dB (at 100 Hz); Treble: ±10 dB (at 10 kHz).
- Damping Factor: 40 (50 Hz at 8 Ω).
- Input Sensitivity/Impedance: PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV, 47 kΩ; CD, TUNER, TAPE: 150 mV, 47 kΩ.
- PHONO Maximum Input Level (PHONO to TAPE REC): MM at 1 kHz, 0.05% T.H.D.: 145 mV.
- Video Section:
- Television Format: NTSC.
- Rated Input: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω.
- Rated Output: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω.
- General:
- Power Consumption: 3.3 A (USA & Canada), 340 W (other countries).
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 mm (17-3/8") x 163 mm (6-7/16") x 428 mm (16-7/8").
- Weight (Net): 15.0 kg (33 lb).
Usage Features:
- Input Selection: Dedicated keys for various audio (CD, PHONO, TUNER, AUX, TAPE1, TAPE2) and video (VDP, AV/AUX, DBS/TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3) sources.
- Surround Modes: Offers Dolby Pro Logic, Theater, Stadium, and Simulated modes for immersive sound. A "BYPASS" key allows cancellation of surround effects.
- Tone Controls: Separate BASS and TREBLE controls for front speakers, and a BALANCE control for front speakers.
- Delay Time Adjustment: Allows users to adjust the delay time for rear speakers to compensate for speaker placement relative to the listening position, with settings from 0 to 30 ms in 1.5-ms steps depending on the surround mode.
- On-Screen Character Display: Information on current modes (selector position, surround mode, input list, surround memory title list) can be displayed on a connected monitor TV. This feature is not available if the monitor TV is connected via S-VIDEO jacks.
- Independent Audio/Video Recording: The VIDEO1 REC OUT selector enables recording audio/video signals to a component connected to VIDEO1 independently from the source being played back.
- Remote Control Unit (RC-V6000L): A "learning" remote control capable of programming functions from other AV components. It includes keys for input selection, surround modes, volume control, and specific video operations.
- Model Name Preset Function: Allows users to register and display custom model names for connected components on the TV screen, replacing generic input labels.
- Surround Memory Title List: Users can save custom titles for surround memory settings.
- AC Outlets: Features switched AC outlets on the rear panel with a total maximum capacity of 200W for connecting other audio equipment.
- Speaker Connections: Supports various speaker configurations, including front, center, and rear speakers, with options for A/B speaker selection for front speakers and a SUB WOOFER jack for connecting a subwoofer.
Maintenance Features:
- Safety Precautions: Comprehensive instructions for safe operation, including warnings against electric shock, proper ventilation, handling of power cords, and avoiding exposure to water or moisture.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A "In case of difficulty" section provides common symptoms, causes, and remedies for minor malfunctions, such as no sound, no picture, or remote control issues.
- Memory Backup: The unit includes backup circuitry to retain memory functions for approximately 3 days when the power cord is disconnected. If memory is cleared, programming or storage operations need to be performed again.
- Speaker Protection Circuitry: Automatically mutes sound if speaker cords are short-circuited, resuming normal operation once the short-circuit is removed and the unit is powered back ON.
- Cleaning: Recommends using a clean, dry cloth for cleaning the cabinet and advises against using volatile solvents.
- Service Information: Emphasizes that servicing beyond basic user operations should be referred to qualified service personnel.
- Remote Control Battery Replacement: Instructions for loading and replacing batteries in the remote control unit, with a warning about using new and old batteries together.
- Reset Function: A reset key inside the remote control battery case allows clearing all programmed (saved) contents and resetting the unit to its initial condition.
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