Kenwood VR-707 manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-707 KRF-V6070D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-5330-00 00 ID (K, P, M, X) 0211 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 co[...]

2 EN Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. * AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch match[...]

3 EN Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R0824 4 ¢ + *AC plug adapter (1) *Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet. (Accessory only for regions where use is necessary.) If any ac[...]

4 EN Before applying the power 4 ¢ + + + 6 m POWER RCVR Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR 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 securely by leaving an interval [...]

5 EN Before applying the power 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 [...]

6 EN POWER STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY AB POWER STANDBY D IMMER SPEAKERS ON ⁄ OFF PHONES ACTIVE EQ LISTEN MODE INPUT MODE BAND AUTO MEMORY ACTIVE EQ DTS SOUND MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DOWN MUTE UP VOLUME CONTROL ON OFF ON ⁄ STANDBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX SETUP Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON/OFF key ^ (For KRF-V6070D) Use to turn the main powe[...]

7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. º If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is i[...]

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 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 CONTROL jacks % Shape of AC outlets Australia Other countries U.S.A. and Canada Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Video component ) Other component *5330/08[...]

10 EN Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. + - + - PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO1 VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) Audio inp[...]

11 EN + - + - VIDEO 2 DVD / 6CH 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 any digital components to the receiver, be s[...]

12 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 DVD IN Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fir[...]

13 EN + - + - CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN SURROUND BACK SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE PURPLE SB SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Center Speaker Front Speakers Right Left Surround Back Powered sub woofer Right Left (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Surround S[...]

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

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 surround playback. Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and r[...]

16 EN Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening modes, 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 POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-707) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ [...]

17 EN Preparing for surround sound 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi % / fi keys to select the appropriate surround speaker setting. If you have selected “LRG” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR NML (normal) : Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 SURR LRG (large) : Large surround speakers are connected to the [...]

18 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-707) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ STANDBY (for KRF-V6070D) key. Selecting the input mode If you have sel[...]

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 “AUX” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD” 4 “TAPE” or “MD” 5 “VIDEO1” 6 “VIDEO2” 7 “DVD/6CH” 2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or V[...]

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 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 digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for record[...]

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 % / 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 to stor[...]

23 EN 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. ^ Surround modes Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Do[...]

24 EN 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 range. Although a fu[...]

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. 4 ¢ + + + INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE[...]

26 EN DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable. 4 ¢ + + + INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE DVD/6CH Input Mode Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the D[...]

27 EN 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi % / fi keys to select the ON or OFF setting. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode. Panorama mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the “wraparound” sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode. 1 Press the SOUND[...]

28 EN 4 ¢ + + + Source keys Numeric keys LED Remote Setup SRC Power The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries with new ones when you notice a shorte[...]

29 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Re-assigning device keys The remote control can be set up to control a second TV or VCR, or any combination of eight home entertainment components. For example, to control the operation of two different VCR using the remote control, the user need to re-assign the unused VID2 key to operate [...]

30 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Manufacturer Setup Codes GE 0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451, 0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147, 1347 Gibralter 0017, 0019, 0030 GoldStar 0019, 0030, 0178, 0802, 0814 Gradiente 0053, 0056, 0800 Grunpy 0179, 0180 Hallmark 0178 Harley Davidson 0179, 0800 Harman/Kardon 0054 Harvard 0180 Hav[...]

31 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Orion 0179, 0236, 0463, 0817 Panasonic 0051, 0250, 0809, 0812, 0815, 0907, 0908 Penney 0019, 0021, 0030, 0047, 0051, 0060, 0156, 0178, 0747, 0802, 0804, 0809, 0814, 1347 Philco 0019, 0030, 0054, 0145, 0463 Philips 0054, 0904, 1454 Pilot 0019, 0030, 0802 Pioneer 0166, 0679 Portland 0019, 0092 Princeton 0717 Prism 0051 [...]

32 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Aiwa 0641 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796, 0797, 0830 Blue Parade 0571 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490, 0634 Emerson 0591 Enterprise 0591 Fisher 0670 GE 0522, 0717, 0815 GPX 0769 Go Video 0715 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Harman/Kardon 0582, 0702 Hitachi 0573, 0664 Hiteker 0672 JBL 0702 JVC 0558, [...]

33 EN Manufacturer Setup Codes Kenwood 0070, 0071, 0092, 0183, 0205, 0233, 0234, 0251, 0386 Manufacturer Setup Codes Sanyo 0047, 0104 Scott 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184 Sears 0035, 0042, 0047, 0104 Semp 0045 Sharp 0048 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 Sony 0032, 0033, 0035, 0636, 1032 Sylvania 0035, 0043, 0081 Technics 0035, 0162 Teknika 0035 Tivo 0618, 0636 Toshib[...]

34 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, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations. % Cassette deck operations’ keys CD player operations’ keys Basic remote control operations for other compone[...]

35 EN Other components’ operations Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand. º TV operation keys VCR operation keys • W[...]

36 EN Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operation keys Cable operation keys S R C P o w e r T V P o w e r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Dimmer Tune – Tune + Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info / Flip Loudness Listen Mode Input Mode Sound Tone TV VOL Mute 4 ¢ VOL + – CH + – Menu Disc Sel. Input Sel. OSD Guide Return Exit Page TV[...]

37 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 disconnected. • A surround mode has not bee[...]

38 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered at the respective input(s). • 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 t[...]

39 EN Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For the U.S.A and Canada AUDIO section 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) ............................................................................[...]

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_____________________ *5330/37-40/EN 1/[...]