Kenwood VR-715 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Before applying the power; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe; * AC voltage selection; How to use this manual; Preparations; Safety precautions; CAUTION; Units are designed for operation as follows.

2 EN Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. + - + - VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC 110-120V~ AC 220-240V~ * AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltagethat prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Beforeco...

Page 3 - Unpacking; Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked; Maintenance of the unit

3 EN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) For VR-705, KRF-V4070D and KRF-V5570D Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R0626 For VR-715 and KRF-V5070D Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R...

Page 4 - Operation; Preparing the remote control; Loading the batteries; Channel space switching; Memory back up function

4 EN Before applying the power 6 m POWER Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate. • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys secur...

Page 5 - Special features

5 EN Before applying the power For the U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall beconnected to the gr...

Page 6 - Names and functions of parts; Main Unit; Standby mode

6 EN POWER STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY A B POWER STANDBY DIMMER SPEAKERS ON ⁄ OFF PHONES ACTIVE EQ LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY ACTIVE EQ DTS DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND SETUP MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DOWN MUTE UP VOLUME CONTROL ON OFF ON ⁄ STANDBY Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/OFF key ^ (...

Page 8 - Setting up the system; Analog connections; Microcomputer malfunction; Input mode settings; INPUT MODE

8 EN Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, besure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied withthe components you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed. Note...

Page 9 - Connecting audio components

9 EN + - + - AUX CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO1 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 SYSTEM CONTROLjacks % Shape of AC outlets Australia Other countries U.S.A. and Canada Cassette deck or MDrecorder CD or DVD p...

Page 10 - Connecting video components

10 EN + - + - PLAY IN VIDEO 2 DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2IN DVDIN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting video components Video inputs andoutputs(Yellow RCA pin cords) Audio inputsand outputs OUT OUT Monitor TV Video inputs(Yellow RCA pin cords) VIDEO...

Page 11 - Digital connections

11 EN + - + - VIDEO 2 DVD CD / DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 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 an...

Page 13 - Connecting the speakers

13 EN + - + - CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN VR-705/KRF-V5070D/KRF-V4070D SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE SUB WOOFER SURROUND + - VR-715/KRF-V5570D R GRAY L BLUE SW PURPLE SPEAKERS (8 SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Center Spe...

Page 14 - Connecting the terminals

14 EN 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. + - + - GND AM FM 75 Ω ANTENNA Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on therear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching ...

Page 15 - Speaker placement; Connecting the system control

15 EN Speaker placement 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. Required for surroundplayback. S...

Page 16 - Preparing for surround sound; Speaker settings; Select a speaker system.; MULTI CONTROL

16 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.For Home Theater Box (HTB) model VR-715 , do not select “LR...

Page 18 - Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.; Normal playback; Turning on the receiver; Preparing for playback

18 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the sourceyou want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “AUX” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD” 4 “TAPE” or “MD” 5 “VIDEO1” 6 “VIDEO2” 7 “DVD” or “DVD/6CH” (for VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) 2 Start playback from ...

Page 19 - Adjusting the sound

19 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select TONE ON/OFF. 3 When in TONE O...

Page 20 - Recording; Recording a music source; Recording video; INPUT SELECTOR

20 EN Recording 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 sel...

Page 21 - Presetting radio stations manually; Listening to radio broadcasts; Tuning radio stations

21 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 to select one of the stationpresets (1 – 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting. • Repeat steps 1 ...

Page 22 - Receiving preset stations; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.; Receiving preset stations in order; TUNER; Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.

22 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 ................................

Page 23 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; Dolby Digital

23 EN The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround soundsystem which are; • Dolby Digital• Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS• DSP• DVD 6-channel (For VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allowyou to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a v...

Page 24 - DSP mode

24 EN Ambience effects DVD 6-channel mode (For VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channelsand the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD sourcematerial in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital andeach channel is input ind...

Page 25 - Surround play

25 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 bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LDsoftware bearing ...

Page 26 - DVD 6-channel playback; Convenient functions

26 EN DVD 6-channel playback ( For VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) 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. DVD/6CH INPUT SELECTOR INPUT...

Page 28 - DVD player operation keys; RETURN; Numeric keys; MENU; Basic remote control operations for other components

28 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, D...

Page 29 - CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations; Cassette deck operations’ keys; MD recorder operations’ keys

29 EN CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD playerequipped with system control operations. % Cassette deck operations’ keys CD player operations’ keys 1 DI...

Page 30 - Amplifier; In case of difficulty; Resetting the Microcomputer; For other countries; Tuner

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 surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disconnecte...

Page 32 - Specifications

32 EN Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For the U.S.A and CanadaAUDIO section (VR-705/715) Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (40 ~ 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) ...................

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