Kenwood VR-8070 manual

ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH NEDERLANDS 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[...]

2 EN ENGLISH 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 ENGLISH Basic remote control operations for other components ....................................................... 38 Registering setup codes for other components ..................................................... 38 Searching for your codes ................................. 38 Checking the codes ......................................... [...]

4 EN ENGLISH Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. 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, [...]

5 EN ENGLISH 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 th[...]

6 EN ENGLISH VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R LISTEN MODE MULTI CONTROL SETUP TONE SOUND MEMORY AUTO BAND TUNER PHONO CD/DVD DVD/6CH MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DSP POWER STANDBY ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES L SL S SB SR [...]

7 EN ENGLISH 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. ° If the name of a function on the receiver is different from the one’s on the remote control, the name of the remote con[...]

8 EN ENGLISH 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 th[...]

9 EN ENGLISH 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 a[...]

10 EN ENGLISH 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 CD or DVD 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 an- other equalizer amplifie[...]

11 EN ENGLISH 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 Deck Monitor TV IN Video OUT Audio S Video jacks About the S VIDEO Jack[...]

12 EN ENGLISH 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[...]

13 EN ENGLISH DVD IN VIDEO 3 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN CR CB Y CR CB Y CR CB Y CR IN CB IN Y IN CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT 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 qua[...]

14 EN ENGLISH 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 MONI[...]

15 EN ENGLISH 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 “ 5 Adjust the speaker volume level .”. ¡ • This model is designed on the assumption that a pair of Surround Back Speakers is connected. When use only one Surro[...]

16 EN ENGLISH 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 [...]

17 EN ENGLISH 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[...]

18 EN ENGLISH Setting up the system M O N ITO R IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT 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 placi[...]

19 EN ENGLISH 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. • 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 cabl[...]

20 EN ENGLISH 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 F[...]

21 EN ENGLISH 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. • The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step 4 . Be aware that the TEST TONE is quite[...]

22 EN ENGLISH 3 For optimum bass peak level, keep increasing the bass peak level by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi ( % / fi )keys while test tone is being output until clip sound is heard from the Subwoofer or Front Speaker. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs CINEMA EQ. ACTIVE EQ. DSP MODE DTS. MATRIX DISCRETE DOLBY DIGITAL PR[...]

23 EN ENGLISH Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will light up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. L SL S SB SR C R SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALOG 96 k AB CLIP AUTO D LFE CLIP CLIP 1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source o[...]

24 EN ENGLISH 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 the POWER ON/STANDBY key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/[...]

25 EN ENGLISH 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 and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL[...]

26 EN ENGLISH Normal playback Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off. SPEAKER EQ mode SPEAKER EQ function is to adjust the receiver’s audio output characteristics with the speakers’ characteristics which differs depending on the size of the speakers. When activating the SPEAKER EQ function, you will be able to enjoy a more natural and[...]

27 EN ENGLISH 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 “VI[...]

28 EN ENGLISH 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 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 OPTICAL 6CH INPUT COAXIAL ANALO[...]

29 EN ENGLISH Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) 1 Press the TUNER key to select the tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.Call @ / # 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 @ does the following: Holding down t[...]

30 EN ENGLISH 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 [...]

31 EN ENGLISH 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 dyn[...]

32 EN ENGLISH 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 yo[...]

33 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Input Selector Input Mode DSP LISTEN MODE Input Selector Listen Mode 5 / ∞ THX THX INPUT MODE STEREO DSP Mode Stereo 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 digita[...]

34 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects • THX functions when the display segment is turned ON. • THX Sur EX ON and THX Sur EX AUTO will not be available if surround back speakers are turned OFF. • The THX setting differs depending on the input selector. • When PL II x MUSIC, PL II x GAME, PL II MUSIC, PL II GAME, NEO:6 MUSIC, ACTIVE EQ or SPEAKER EQ[...]

35 EN ENGLISH Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that will be used. • Complete “Preparing for surround sound”. ) 1 Press “DVD/6CH” as the input source. 2 Select "6CH INPUT" by pressing the INPUT MODE key. • If speaker system B is on when “6CH INPUT?[...]

36 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects 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 m[...]

37 EN ENGLISH Ambience effects Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound, you can select Main / Sub sound for Audio output. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ / ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ ∨ keys or @ / # keys until “ DUAL MONO” appears on the display. • This can be selected only [...]

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, pres[...]

40 EN Maker Setup Codes Admiral 0048, 0209 American High 0035 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0209 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Craig 0047 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 0162, 0760 Daewoo 0045 Denon 0042 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0043, 0121, 0184, 0209 Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0033, 0035 GE 0035, 0060, 0760 HI-Q 0047 Harman/Kardon 0081 Hitachi 0042 Hughe[...]

41 EN Maker 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 Havermy 0093 Hitachi 0016, 0056, 0145, 0800 Infinity 0054 Inteq[...]

42 EN Maker Setup Codes Techwood 0051, 0056 Teknika 0016, 0019, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0092, 0150, 0179, 0180, 0800, 0802 Telefunken 0056 Thomas 0800 Toshiba 0060, 0154, 0156, 0901, 0906, 1256 Totevision 0802, 0804 Unitech 0804 Vector Research 0030 Victor 0053 Videomagic 0802 Vidikron 0054, 0242 Vidtech 0019, 0178 Videosonic 0804 Villian 0800 Wards 0016[...]

43 EN Maker 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, 0623 KL[...]

44 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. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of other components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand. Cassette deck operati[...]

45 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component. TV operation keys VCR 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 Input Mode Loudness Active EQ Remote Setup Sound [...]

46 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Remedy • Connect them properly referring to “Connecting the speakers” % •A djust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ∞ • Set the SPEAKERS switches to ON. ¢ • Turn the power off, eliminate the short- circuiting, then turn on the power again. • Connect it properly referring to ?[...]

47 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. •N o tap[...]

48 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 __________________ Serial Number ________________________ Notes 1. [...]