Kenwood VR-715 manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-705 VR-715 KRF-V5070D KRF-V4070D KRF-V5570D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-5337-00 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 r[...]

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 voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, mak[...]

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-R0625 *AC plug adapter (1) *Use to adapt the plug o[...]

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 securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more b[...]

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 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 ^ (For KRF-V5070D/V4070D/V5570D) Use to turn th[...]

7 EN 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 indicated in parentheses. Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0626) (VR-705/KRF-V4070D/V5570D) and (RC-R0625) (VR-715/ KRF-V5070D) 7 A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this is A [...]

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 *5337/08[...]

10 EN + - + - PLAY IN VIDEO 2 DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting video components Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) Audio inputs and outputs OUT OUT Monitor TV Video inputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) VIDEO IN A video component with digital audio out[...]

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 any digital components to the receiver, be sure to[...]

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 Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) (For VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked[...]

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 Speaker Front Speakers Right Left Sub woofer Powe[...]

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 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. For Home Theater Box (HTB) model VR-715 , do not select “LRG” (large) for front, center and surround[...]

17 EN Preparing for surround sound 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 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 receiver. 3 SU[...]

18 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” or “DVD/6CH” (for VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) 2 Start playback from the selected [...]

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 stereo and 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 ON selection, press the TONE key for the following[...]

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 select the video source (other than “VIDEO1”[...]

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 station presets (1 – 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting. • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 to store as many stations as [...]

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 ................................ 0 , 5 For “20”, press ...........[...]

23 EN The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system 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 allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order t[...]

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 channels and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense[...]

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. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE LISTEN MODE[...]

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 and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable. DVD/6CH INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE Preparations • Connect your DVD player [...]

27 EN 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 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 key repeatedl[...]

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, DV-5900, DV5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-5[...]

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 player equipped with system control operations. % Cassette deck operations’ keys CD player operations’ keys 1 DISC SKIP BASS BOOST AUTO AUX CD/DVD DVD 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 disconnected. • A surround mode has not bee[...]

31 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Cause • 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 the remote. • The audio cords and system control cords ar[...]

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