Kenwood VR-7070 - Manuals

5 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! º THX THX mode...

6 EN L SL S SB SR C R SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CS II A B CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY MULTI C...

7 EN 9 TV VOL +/– keys Use to adjust the TV’s volume. 0 1 / ¡ keys If CD, MD or Tape is selected as the inputsource, this key functions as search keys. Tune – / + keys Use to operate the tuner mode. ! 8 key Use to operate other components. Dimmer key ‡ Use to adjust the brightness of the display. @ ...

8 EN Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be sureto refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Notes1. Be sure to insert ...

9 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Connection of banana plugs 1 Secure. 2 Insert. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never ...

10 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Connecting audio components Record player Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette deck orMD recorder CD or DVD player SYSTEM CONTROLjacks & IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge recordplayer cannot be used directlyfrom the...

11 EN DVD MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO Connecting video components IN Video deck Monitor TV Video IN/OUT ...

12 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 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 ...

13 EN DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture ...

15 EN + + - - FRONT B R L SUB WOOFER CENTER GRAY SURROUND R L - + BLUE PURPLE SURROUND BACK/ SUBWOOFER GREEN WHITE RED R L CENTER FRONT A - + Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround Speakers(Be sure to connect bothsurround speakers) Left Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you ...

16 EN ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L Setting up the system PRE OUT connections This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shownin the example below. • Connecting...

17 EN ROOM B OUT ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L ROOM B ROOM A (Main system) Setting up the system Connecting to another room (ROOM B) This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B). Power a...

18 EN M O N IT O R IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT Setting up the system Connecting the external IR Repeater The remote control for this receiver has the IR (infrared rays) transmission function. IR repeaters enables you to control components located in cabinetsor behind glass doors. You can enjoy a ...

19 EN Connecting to the AV AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks press AV AUX key. ¢ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect ...

20 EN Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit is connect...

21 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listeningmodes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front,center, and surround speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER...

22 EN # Press the ∧ key or # key again to accept the setting. • The subwoofer remix setting indication “SW RE-MIX” appears. $ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi ) keys to select the appropriate subwoofer re-mix setting. 1 SW RE-MIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode tothe receiver is ON. 2 ...

23 EN 8 Select the display mode. 1 Press the ∧ / ∨ key or @ / # keys to select the DISP MODE. 2 Press the SETUP key for the following displays: 1 DISP SELECTOR : Displays the current input selector. 2 DISP LISTEN : Displays the current listen mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi ) key...

24 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT MODE MD/TAPE A SPEAKERS B POWER ON/STANDBY Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY key. ...

25 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Loudness Tone Bass Boost TONE VOLUME CONTROL MUTE A SPEAKERS B SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ PHONES MULTI CONTROL VOL / POWER RCVR Speaker EQ Active EQ Mute (Multi % / fi ) TUNER Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stere...

26 EN Normal playback Listening with headphones 1 Press the A and B Speaker keys so that the speaker indicatorgoes off. SL S SB SR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMACTIVEDSP M A B CLIP AUTO DETECT LFE • If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode...

27 EN Recording audio (analog sources) MD/TAPE Recording a music source 1 Use the Input Selector keys 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 keys to sel...

28 EN Presetting radio stations manually MULTI CONTROL MEMORY TUNER 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds L SL S SB SR C R SW LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ.ACTIVE EQ.DSP ...

29 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER Numeric keys 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive(up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For “15”, press 0 , 5 For “20”, press 0 , 0 ,...

30 EN Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of videosources.In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ¡ Surround modes The below...

31 EN Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channelsof 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 soundquality, gr...

32 EN Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hallto almost any type of program source. These modes are particularlyeffective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television,and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB,THEATER, ...

33 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying theDTS mark.DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearingthe mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LDsoftware bearing t...

34 EN Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels andthe receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback.Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself isalso acceptable. INPUT MODE DVD/6CH Input Mode VOLUME CONT...

35 EN Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER STEREO SOUND LISTEN MODE Sound Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Stereo (Multi % / fi , @ / # ) Dimmer TUNER Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening toplayback in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the ...

37 EN Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver'sdisplay. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watchmovies or listen to music. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightnesschanges among the three available settings.Sele...

38 EN The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capableof controlling components from a variety of manufacturersonce you register the appropriate setup codes into theremote control unit. Registering setup codes for other components 1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered...

39 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in“Searching for your codes”, you may need to find out which four-digitcode is operating your equipment:For example, to find out which code is operating y...

40 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Storing the remote control code of the othercomponents The remote control unit can store the remote control code of the othercomponents and you can operate the other components from the remotecontrol unit. The remote control code is stored o...

41 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Aiwa 0641 Apex Digital 0755, 0796, 0672, 0717, 0794,0795, 0797, 0830 Audiologic 0736 B&K 0655 Blue Parade 0571 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0634, 0490 Emerson 0591 Enterprise 0591 Fisher 0670 GE 0717,...

42 EN Maker Setup codes AOC 0019,0030 Abex 0032 Admiral 0093,0463 Advent 0761 Adventura 0800 Aiko 0092, 0805 Aiwa 0701, 0800, 0802 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179, 0216 America Action 0180, 0805 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Apex Digital 0765, 0748, 0767 Asha 0804 Audiovox 0180, 0092, 0451, 0623, 0805,0802 Baysonic 01...

44 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Maker Setup codes Admiral 0048, 0209 American High 0035 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0209, 1479 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Craig 0047 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 0162, 0760 Daewoo 0045 Denon 0042 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0184, 0209, 012...

46 EN Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorderequipped with system control operations. ) Cassette ...

47 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Other components’ operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. • When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the n...

49 EN In case of difficulty Tuner Cause • No antenna is connected.• The broadcast band is not set properly.• The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile. • Noise due to interference from an electric appliance. • Noise due to a nearby TV set. • ...

51 EN Notes1. 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). Specifications AUDIO section Rated power out...

52 EN For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Referto the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer forinformation or service on this product. Model __________________ S...