Kenwood VR-7070 manual

B60-5343-00 00 MA (K, P) 0209 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR - 7070 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION 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 e[...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K ................................................ AC 230 V only China and Russia .............................................[...]

3 EN Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precauti ons ............................................. 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 2 Unpacking ..........................................[...]

4 EN 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. POWER RCVR 6 m • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys. Not[...]

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

6 EN L SL S SB SR CR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DTS MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO LOUDNESS NEO:6 CS II AB CLIP AUTO DETECT AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED SW LFE TH X SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VI[...]

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 input source, 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. @ 3 / 8 key If CD is selected as the input[...]

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 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 short circuit the + and – speaker cords. •[...]

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 or MD recorder CD or DVD player SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & IN OUT OUT OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when anoth[...]

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 IN Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords)[...]

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 have connected any digital components to the rec[...]

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 quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. W[...]

14 EN DVD/6CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PLAY IN PLAY IN DVD MONITOR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO ROOM B OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO DVD MONITOR 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 Connecting[...]

15 EN ++ - - FRONT B RL SUB WOOFER CENTER GRAY SURROUND RL - + BLUE PURPLE S U R R O UND BACK / S U BWO O F ER GREEN WHITE RED RL CENTER FRONT A - + Right Front Speakers A Right Center Speaker Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Left Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Surround Back speake[...]

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 shown in the example below. • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will[...]

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 amplifier Front speakers (Room B) Monitor TV (Room [...]

18 EN M O N I T 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 cabinets or behind glass doors. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the[...]

19 EN 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. • 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 the video cable. • When you connect the un[...]

20 EN Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode.[...]

21 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 the POWER ON/STANDBY key or POWER RCVR key. 2 For the[...]

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 to the receiver is ON. 2 SW RE-MIX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix sett[...]

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 ) keys to select the display mode. SL S SB SR SP [...]

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. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a co[...]

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 stereo and analog stereo mode and when “ THX OFF ?[...]

26 EN Normal playback Listening with headphones 1 Press the A and B Speaker keys so that the speaker indicator goes off. SL S SB SR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINE M ACTIV E DSP M A B CLIP AUTO DETECT LFE • If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in ste[...]

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 select the video source (other than “ VIDEO [...]

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 MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGI[...]

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 , ) • If you make a mistake en[...]

30 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 The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surroun[...]

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 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. SRS Circle Surround II enables you to[...]

34 EN Ambience effects 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 DVD/6CH VOL / Preparations • Connect your[...]

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 to playback in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch t[...]

36 EN Center Width mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enchanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧ / ∨ keys or @ / # keys until “ CENTER WIDTH ” app[...]

37 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. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness changes among the three available settings. Select the brightness level you find most ple[...]

38 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[...]

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-digit code is operating your equipment: For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: 1 Press the TV key once. Next, p[...]

40 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.[...]

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, 0522, 0815 GPX 0769, 0699 Go Video 0715, 0783 Gr[...]

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 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0016, 0154 Beaum[...]

43 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Motorola 0093 Multitech 0180, 0800, 0803 NAD 0156, 0166, 0178 NEC 0030, 0019, 0056, 0434, 0497 NTC 0092 Nikko 0178, 0030, 0092, 0802 Noblex 0804 Onwa 0180 Optimus 0250, 0166, 0154, 0806, 0812, 0815, 0802 Optonica 0093 Orion 0463, 0179, 0236, 0801, 0817 Pan[...]

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, 0121, 0479, 0043 Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0033, 0035 GE[...]

45 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Maker Setup codes Panasonic 1120 Pioneer 1010 Princeton 0113, 0295 Samsung 1190 Sensory Science 1126 Sharp 1010 Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0028, 0190, 0338, 0339, 0826, 0037, 0340, 0523, 0626, 0677, 0858, 0859, 0681, 1490 Maker Setup codes Kenwood 0071, 0070, 0092, 0183, 020[...]

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 recorder equipped with system control operations. ) Cassette deck operations keys CD player operation keys MD [...]

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 next key. • Numeric keys function the same a[...]

48 EN Basic remote control operations for other components DSS operation keys Cable operation keys DVD player 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 Tune – Tune + Dimmer Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info / Flip Loudness Remote Setup Sound Tone TV Input Bass Boost TV VOL Mute 4 ¢ CH + – VOL + – Disc Skip Menu Disc Sel. O[...]

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. • The preset station belongs to a fr[...]

50 EN Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered for 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 the remote. • The au[...]

51 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 AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power outp[...]

52 EN 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 _ _________________ Ser ial Number ________________________[...]