Kenwood VR-9070 manual

About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to effectively use the remote control, it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper unde[...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe ............................................................... AC 230 V only Other countries ............ AC 110-120 / 220-240 V swi[...]

3 EN Basic remote control operations for other components ....................................................... 39 Registering setup codes for other components ..................................................... 39 Searching for your codes ................................. 39 Checking the codes ......................................... 39 Re-as[...]

4 EN Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. Operation When the standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press[...]

5 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound º This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software and audio source. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! • THX • THX Surround EX • Dolby Dig[...]

6 EN THX DOLBY VIRTUAL STEREO INPUT MODE BASS BOOST DSP ACTIVE EQ DIMMER MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL AV AUX/GAME SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO/MONO MEMORY A SPEAKERS B PHONES THX 96kHz fs ACTI VE EQ DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS DSP S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE 6CH INPUT DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY EX DOLBY PL II[...]

7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. · 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) · Shows the operation mode of the remote control unit. 2 RECEIVER ON key ) Use to turn the receiv[...]

8 EN 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 securely. If their conn[...]

9 EN 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 short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right[...]

10 EN DVD/6CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT DVD/ 6CH VIDEO 2 ROOM B MONITOR DVD DVD MONITOR Conn[...]

11 EN IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE PHONO R L R L Connecting audio components Record Player Setting up the system To AC wall outlet Cassette Deck or MD Recorder DVD or CD Player IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is conne[...]

12 EN 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 MONITOR DVD Connecting video components IN Video Recorder Monitor TV IN Video OUT Audio S Video jacks About the S VIDEO Jacks Us[...]

13 EN COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO 3 OPTICAL MONITOR CD/DVD DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 2 DVD/ 6CH 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 rec[...]

14 EN DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN C R C B Y C R C B Y C R C B Y C R IN C B IN Y IN C R OUT C B OUT Y OUT C R OUT C B OUT Y OUT C R OUT C B 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 pictu[...]

15 EN Connecting the speakers Setting up the system • To make sure that each speaker has been connected properly, pay attention to the test tone from each speaker. Refer to “ 6 Adjust the speaker volume level .”. ¡ • When you wish to connect the second pair of FRONT speakers or to connect the speakers in a different room to this unit, use [...]

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 PRE OUT jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below. • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack wil[...]

17 EN VIDEO OUT ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT R L ROOM B 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 Amplifier Front Speakers (Room B) Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM B ROOM A (Main[...]

18 EN Setting up the system IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT MONITOR 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 cabinets or behind glass doors. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the IR re[...]

19 EN Setting up the system Connecting to the A V AUX jacks The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. • This model has a game function which is convenient for using game equipment. It is recommended that the game equipment be connected to AV AUX jacks and the game mode be turned ON. £[...]

20 EN 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, Surround and Surround Back Speakers) as described below. 1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the (POWER ON/STANDBY) key or RECEIVER ON key. 2 For the remote contro[...]

21 EN • If you have THX certified speakers, select “ FREQ. : 80Hz–THX ”. LR SP MUTE AB C L I P STEREO • CROSSOVER function will not be available when “LARGE” is selected for all the speakers and “ SW RE-MIX OFF ” is selected in step 4 . 3 Press the SETUP key again to return to the main setup displays. 6 Adjust the speaker volume l[...]

22 EN 7 Adjust the bass peak level. A restriction is put on the low frequency so that the bass peak level will not go higher than the acceptable level when the volume is increased. If Subwoofer is OFF, the limitation will affect the low frequency of the Front Left and Right Speakers. 1 Press the 5 / ∞ keys or MULTI @ / # keys to select BASS PEAK [...]

23 EN Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. INPUT MODE SPEAKERS ( 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. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to t[...]

24 EN Adjusting the sound Adjusting the TONE You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode, analog stereo mode and when “THX OFF”. 1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI % / fi keys to select [...]

25 EN Normal playback Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode, analog stereo mode and when “THX OFF”. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS sett[...]

26 EN Recording audio (digital sources) Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source. Usually use the REC MODE AUTO to record audio input sources. When the digital mode changes during recording in the REC MODE AUTO , the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily. Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL DIMMER Input Selector ke[...]

27 EN Recording For REC MODE AUTO : L SS B SL SR C R SP MUTE AB CLIP LFE L SS B C R SP MUTE AB CLIP LFE SL SR DIGITAL STEREO AUTO DETECT DIGITAL STEREO AUTO DETECT For REC MODE MANUAL : L SL S SB SR C R LFE SP MUTE AB CLIP DIGITAL STEREO L SL S SB SR C R LFE SP MUTE AB CLIP DIGITAL STEREO 4 Start playback, then start recording. • If the audio rep[...]

28 EN Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. T uning radio stations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or TUNER key to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band. Each press switches the band. L SL S SB SR C R LFE SP MUTE AB CLIP STEREO AU[...]

29 EN Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) P.CALL 4 / ¢ TUNER 1 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.CALL 4 / ¢ keys to select the desired station. • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the P.CALL ¢ does the following: Pressing the P.CALL 4 does the following: [...]

30 EN THX, Select and THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission. 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 ord[...]

31 EN Ambience effects 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 ran[...]

32 EN Ambience effects DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch [...]

33 EN Ambience effects 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. DSP LISTEN MODE THX [...]

34 EN Ambience effects 3 DSP mode. DSP can produce these effects without spoiling the sound quality of the original music or video source. This mode can be selected when digital signals other than DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS, or analog signal come in. 1 Pressing the DSP key or DSP MODE key will display the current DSP mode status. 2 Each press of the key [...]

35 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. INPUT MODE DVD/6CH INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME % / fi Preparations • Connect your [...]

36 EN Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) When watching movies at night , you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital and DTS sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in[...]

37 EN Convenient functions Dimension mode (Pro Logic II x Music and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the 5 5 5 5 5 / ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ keys or MULTI @ / # keys u[...]

38 EN Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. For the remote control unit, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness changes a[...]

39 EN 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. Registering setup codes for other components 1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered. • Refer to the setup code lists to find the[...]

40 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. SOURCE (Source power ) Source keys 1 Use the Source keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. 2 Press the SOURCE key. • To ret[...]

41 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Storing the remote control code of the other components The remote control unit can store the remote control code of the other components and you can operate the other components from the remote control unit. The remote control code is stored on the key or memory of the remote control unit.[...]

42 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player TV Allegro 0869 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 1004, 0794, 1061, 1056, 0797, 1020, 0796 Blaupunkt 0717 Blue Parade 0571 Broksonic 0695 CineVision 0869 Coby 1086 CyberHome 0816 Daewoo 0784, 0869, 0833, 1172 Denon 0490 DVD2000 0521 Emerson 0591, 0675 Enterprise 0591 Fish[...]

43 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) Scotch 0178 Scott 0236, 0180, 0178 Sears 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178, 0171 Sharp 0093 Sheng Chia 0093 Sony 0000, 1925 Soundesign 0180, 0178 Squareview 0171 SSS 0180 Starlite 0180 Studio Experience 0843 Supreme 0000 SVA 0748, 0865, 0872 Sylvania 0054, 0 030, [...]

44 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Cable Converter [CABLE] VCR ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Alienware 1972 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0184, 0121, 0209 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Citizen 0037 Craig 0037, 0047, [...]

45 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Memorex 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, 0039, 0047, 0240, 0000, 0104, 0209 MGA 0240, 0043 MGN Technology 0240 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1972 Minolta 0042 Mitsubishi 0067, 0043 Motorola 0035, 0048 MTC 0240, 0000 Multitech 0000 NEC 0104, 0067 Nikko 0037 Noblex 0240 Northgate 1972 Olympus 0[...]

46 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. 1 Select the input source. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. These keys can be used to perfor[...]

47 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. DSS operation keys ST ANDBY RECEIVER SOURCE TV VIDEO2 VIDEO1 DVD/6CH PHONO MD/T APE CD/DVD RCV MODE AC TIVE EQ TUNER TV INPUT TV MUTE INFO LOUDNESS ANGLE BASS BOOST SUBTITLE TONE AUDIO TOP MENU /S[...]

48 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. VCR operation keys ST ANDBY RECEIVER SOURCE TV VIDEO2 VIDEO1 DVD /6CH PHONO MD/T APE CD/DVD RCV MODE ACT IVE EQ TUNER TV INPUT TV MUTE INFO LOUDNESS ANGLE BA SS BOOST SUBTITLE TONE AUD IO TO P MEN[...]

49 EN Notes 1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model. 2. The above show the typical type functions available for each component. Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar functions. For that reason, we have programmed extra functions on some of the unused number keys to help you co[...]

50 EN In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal o[...]

51 EN Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered for the respective input(s). • The remote control unit 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. • N[...]

52 EN Notes 1. 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 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For your records[...]