Kenwood VRS-7100 manual

B60-5462-10 02 MA ( K, P, E, X ) 0312 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS - 7100 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 o[...]

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe ..................................................[...]

3 EN Before applying the power How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control,and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works with all your audio and video compon[...]

4 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! ÷ Dolby Digital EX ÷ Dolby PRO LOGIC II x, Dolby P[...]

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

6 EN 34 5 6 78 2 1 0 9 #! $ @ % Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. 1 (For the U.S.A. and Canada) POWER ON/STANDBY key ¢ Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. (F[...]

7 EN TV Mute key Use to temporarily mute the TV sound. 6 Input Mode key 8 Use to switch between the full auto, digital and analog input. 7 Audio key Use to operate the DVD component. 8 Angle key Use to operate the DVD component. 9 Page 5 / ∞ keys Use to operate the DVD component. (For Europe only) RDS Disp. key Use to receive RDS broadcast. PTY k[...]

8 EN Input mode settings DVD , VIDEO 1 , VIDEO 2 , AUX and GAME inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME are full auto. After completing connections and turning on the receiver,follow the steps below. Setting up the system[...]

9 EN DVD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) INPUT COMPONENT DIGIT AL IN IN 2 IN 1 Y C B C R OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y C B C R MONITOR OUT VIDEO ( VIDEO 2 ) ( DVD ) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) COAX 1 (DVD) OPT 1 (VIDEO 1) OPT 2 (AUX) Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxial cord) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO [...]

10 EN Setting up the system AUX IN L R MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 P L AY I N REC OUT P L AY I N VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 P L AY I N REC OUT P L AY I N VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Satellite Cable Tuner Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder Audio components Monitor TV VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE OUT or MIX LINE [...]

11 EN Setting up the system AUX IN L R MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 P L AY I N REC OUT P L AY I N VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 P L AY I N REC OUT P L AY I N VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Satellite Cable Tuner Video deck, Cassette deck or MD recorder Audio components Monitor TV VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) AUDIO LINE OUT or MIX LINE [...]

12 EN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGIT AL IN COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) COAX 1 (DVD) OPT 1 (VIDEO 1) OPT 2 (AUX) Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS,Dolby Digital,or PCM signals.Connect components capable of outputting DTS,Dolby Digital or PCM (CD) digital signals. If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection,be sure to re[...]

13 EN Connecting the speakers Setting up the system SPEAKERS (6 - 8 Ω ) R R L FRONT R L SURR CENTER SURR BACK /SW Front Speakers Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to " BS/SW BS ". In this cas[...]

14 EN SPEAKERS (6 - 8 Ω ) R L FRONT CENTER SURR R SURR BACK /SW SURR L For Europe and Australia Setting up the system Front Speakers Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to " BS/SW BS ". In this[...]

15 EN Speaker placement Front speakers : Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV. Angle the speakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereo effect. Center speaker : Place the center speaker on the center between the front left and right speakers. Tilt the speaker upward or down-ward so that it is directly facing the list[...]

16 EN Setting up the system PRE OUT connections SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK RL PRE OUT ¶ Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. Power amplifier Power amplifier Powered subwoofer Subwoofer Surround Back speakers For U.S.A. and Canada SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK RL PRE OUT For Europe and Australia[...]

17 EN Setting up the system Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks If you use a component that you do not usually connect to the receiver, such as a portable video camera, connect it to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of the receiver. These jacks are particularly convenient when dubbing audio/video from a portable video camer[...]

18 EN ANTENNA AM GND FM 75 Ω Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM [...]

19 EN 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 polar- ity markings. Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR on the remote control. When the power comes[...]

20 EN Let’ s play DVD video software (For U.S.A. and Canada) STEP 1 Connect the speakers and TV to the receiver. Connection of TV monitor: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connection Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connectiona For details, see " Setting up the system " 8 ~ & Con[...]

21 EN 1 Press to select "DVD". 2 Start playback of the DVD player. For the operation, also refer to the instruction manual for your DVD player. ÷ You can select various listen modes to enjoy surround playback of various kinds of video software. ‚ STEP 3 Play a disc on the DVD player. Let’s play DVD video software (For U.S.A. and Cana[...]

22 EN Let’ s play DVD video software (For Europe and Australia) DVD IN SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT S VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 AUX DVD PLAY IN RE C O UT PLA Y IN IN IN SURROUND BACK VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT SPEAKERS (6 - 8 Ω ) RL L R R L FRONT CENTER SURR BACK /SW SURR L SURR R PRE OUT 1 A C B D E 12 3 4 2 ANT[...]

23 EN Let’s play DVD video software (For Europe and Australia) 1 Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet and press . 2 Press , press to select "SP SETUP" and press . STEP 2 Set up the speakers. For details, see " Speaker settings " . ¢ ~ ¶ SETUP ON/STANDBY MUL TI CONTROL % / fi / @ / # ENTER INPUT SELECTOR 1 Press to s[...]

24 EN Preparing for playback SETUP ON/STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY MUL TI CONTROL % / fi / @ / # Setup POWER RCVR RCV Mode Multi % / fi / @ / # ENTER Enter 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[...]

25 EN Preparing for playback Continued to next page 5 Select a speaker system. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 1 " SUBW ON " : When a subwoofer is connected. 2 " SUBW OFF " : When no subwoofer is connected. ÷ The initial setting is " SUBW ON ". ?[...]

26 EN Preparing for playback ! Use the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate BS/SW amp setting. 1 " BS/SW BS ": Select this setting when a surround back speaker is connected to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. In this case, the subwoofer signal will be output from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 " BS/SW[...]

27 EN Preparing for playback 7 Input the distance to the speakers. This setting allows the signals output from different speakers to reach the listening position simultaneously. Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Distance to Front speaker (L) : ____ feet (meters) [...]

28 EN Preparing for playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the " CLIP " indicator will lights up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound key.[...]

29 EN 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 or ON/STANDBY key (or the POWER RCVR key). Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the COAX 1 (DVD) , COAX 2 (VI[...]

30 EN Listening with headphones PHONES DUAL SOURCE VOLUME 5 / ∞ DUAL SOURCE INPUT DUAL SOURCE ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. 2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL +/ – keys) to adjust the volume. Playing difference sources through speakers and headphones (DUAL SOURCE function) While you enjoy audio listening [...]

31 EN Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON. Press the ACTIVE EQ key (or the Active EQ key) for the following selections: 1 " EQ MUSIC " : (The " ACTIVE EQ " indicator lights up) Effective when listening to music. 2 " EQ CINEMA " : (The " ACTIVE EQ [...]

32 EN Recording Analog sources 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector key) to select the source (other than "VIDEO 1") you want to record. 2 Put the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks to the record-pause mode. 3 Start playback, then start recording. ÷ Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due to [...]

33 EN Listening to radio broadcasts AUTO/MONO BAND INPUT SELECTOR Auto 7 Tune – 1 / + ¡ Band RCV Mode TUNER Multi % / fi MUL TI CONTROL % / fi ENTER T uning (non-RDS) radio stations 8) 8) The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation.Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) s[...]

34 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select tune 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[...]

35 EN Using the RDS Disp. (Display) key TUNER RDS Disp. Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows : 1 PS (Program Service name) display 2 RT (Radio Text) display 3 Frequency display 1 PS (Program Service name) display : The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broa[...]

36 EN 1 Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode. NE s W When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, " NONE " is displayed. 2 While the "PTY" indicator is lit, use the Tune + / - keys to select the program type of your[...]

37 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 Dolby PRO LOGIC II x/ Dolby PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic[...]

38 EN Ambience effects DTS-ES The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within sur- round left and surround right. It ’ s compatible o[...]

39 EN “ DTS ” , “ DTS-ES Extended Surround ” , “ Neo:6 ” and “ DTS 96/24 ” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby ” , “ Pro Logic ” , “ Surround EX ” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Virtual modes The following modes allow y[...]

40 EN Ambience effects Input Mode INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Preparations ÷ Turn ON related components. ÷ Complete " Preparing for playback " (speaker settings) . ¢ ÷ Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys) to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. ÷ Use the Input Mode key to s[...]

41 EN Ambience effects Switching the listen mode temporarily to the stereo mode Press the Stereo key to switch the current listen mode temporarily to the Stereo mode. Pressing the key again restores the original listen mode. ÷ The original listen mode is also restored when the input selector is switched or the receiver is turned OFF then ON again.[...]

42 EN LISTEN MODE MULTI CONTROL % / fi / @ / # Stereo Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Multi % / fi / @ / # Enter ENTER Dimmer Sound Sleep RCV Mode 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound key 3 Press MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # key) to select the setting item and press ENTER (or[...]

43 EN Convenient functions Switching between main audio and sub audio (DOLBY DIGITAL mode only) When listening to audio multiplex broadcasting such as two-language satellite digital broadcasting, the main and sub audio can be switched over. 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound[...]

44 EN Convenient functions Center Image mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode.) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the NEO:6 MUSIC listen mode, it is possible to enhance the center channel audio by adjusting the center signal component. 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to th[...]

45 EN Basic remote control operations for other components 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 shortening of th[...]

46 EN Checking the codes The 4-digit setup codes registered in the input selector keys can be checked as follows. 1 Press the input selector key in which the setup code of the desired component is registered. 2 Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinks twice, then release the Remote Setup key. ÷ Proceed to the next steps in less tha[...]

47 EN Basic remote control operations for other components ABC 0003, 0008, 0014 Americast 0899 Bell & Howell 0014 Bell South 0899 Clearmaster 0883 ClearMax 0883 Coolmax 0883 Director 0476 General Instrument 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009, 0273 Jerrold 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003, 0014 Memorex 0000 Motorola 0476, 0810, 0276, 1254, 1[...]

48 EN Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Aiwa 1914 Akai 0812, 0702, 0030, 0672 Albatron 0843 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 AOC 0030 Apex Digital 0748, 0765, 1943 Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092 Bell & Howell 0154 Bradford 0180 Broksonic 0236, 0463, 1935, 1929, 1938 Candle 0030 Carnivale 0030 Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 Celera 0765 Changhong 0765 [...]

49 EN Sheng Chia 0093 Sony 0000, 0834, 1925 Soundesign 0180, 0178 Squareview 0171 SSS 0180 Starlite 0180 Supreme 0000 SVA 0748 Sylvania 0054, 0030, 0171, 1944, 1931 Symphonic 0180, 0171, 1913 Tandy 0093 Technics 0250, 0051 Techwood 0051 Teknika 0054, 0180, 0150, 0060, 0092 Telefunken 0702 TMK 0178 TNCi 0017 Toshiba 0154, 0156, 0060, 1935, 0650, 170[...]

50 EN Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035, 0037 LXI 0037 Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0035, 0081 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035, 0162 MEI 0035 Memorex 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, 0039, 0047, 0240, 0104 MGA 0240, 0043 MGN Technology 0240 Minolta 0042 Mitsubishi 0067, 0043 Motorola 0035, 0048 MTC 0240 NEC 0104, 0067 Nikko 0037 Noblex 0240 Olympus 0035 O[...]

51 EN Maker Setup codes DVD player (Continued) Qwestar 0651 RCA 0522, 0571, 0717, 0822 Rio 0869 Rotel 0623 Saitek 0731 Samsung 0490, 0573, 1075, 0820 Sanyo 0670, 0873 Sharp 0630 Shinsonic 0533 Sonic Blue 0869 Sony 0533, 0864, 0772, 1033 Sylvania 0675 Symphonic 0675 Technics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 Thrustmaster 0498 Toshiba 0503 Tredex 0799 Urban Co[...]

52 EN TAG McLaren 0157 Thorens 0157 Thule 0157 Toshiba 0692 Trio 0677 Universum 0157 Yamaha 0036 Maker Setup codes CD player (Continued) Kenwood 1059, 0681, 1339 Maker Setup codes MD recorder @sat 1300 @Sky 1334 ABsat 0123 Amstrad 0847, 0811, 0501 Arcon 1205 Aston 1261 Astro 0173, 0548, 0501 Atsat 1300 AtSky 1334 Blaupunkt 0173 British Sky Broadcas[...]

53 EN Telestar 1100, 0501, 1202 Thomson 0853, 1046, 0265, 1291 Topfield 1207, 1206 TPS 0820, 1307 Triasat 0501 Triax 0115 Universum 0173, 0571 Ventana 0200 Vortec 0815 WinsTec 1240, 1241 Wisi 0173 Wisplus 1258 Xsat 0123, 1323 Zehnder 1075, 0552, 1251 Maker Setup codes Satellite Receivers (Continued) Maker Setup codes TV (Continued) Maker Setup code[...]

54 EN Maker Setup codes TV (Continued) Hanimex 1908 Hanseatic 0556, 0037, 0361, 0320 Hantarex 0516 Havermy 0093 HCM 0412, 0282, 0009 Hinari 0037, 0218, 0036, 1908, 0009 Hisawa 0455, 0282 Hitachi 0548, 1037, 0036, 0225, 0105, 0217, 0356, 0578,0044, 0163, 0349, 0744, 1225, 0109, 0481, 0719, 1045 Huanyu 0374, 0216 Hypson 0037, 0264, 0282 ICE 0264, 037[...]

55 EN Reoc 0714 Revox 0037 Rex 0264, 0206, 0163, 0259 RFT 0087 Roadstar 0264, 0218, 0009, 0418 Saba 0109, 0087, 0335, 0163 Saccs 0238 Sagem 0610, 0830 Saisho 0264, 0011, 0009, 0235, 0177, 0516 Salora 0548, 0361, 0194, 0163, 0356, 0349 Sambers 0516, 0102 Samsung 0556, 0037, 0264, 0370, 0587, 0618, 0009, 0217, 0644, 0060 Sandra 0216 Sansui 0655 Sanyo[...]

56 EN Bush 1037, 1900 Daewoo 1902 Goodmans 1900 Grundig 1935 Mirror 1900 Teac 0698, 1949 1935 TV/DVD Combination Maker Setup codes Aiwa 0348, 0000, 0307 Akai 0315, 0106, 0041 Alba 0278, 0315 Amstrad 0000 ASA 0081, 0037 Asuka 0037 Baird 0000, 0041 Bang & Olufsen 0499 Basic Line 0278 Blaupunkt 0226, 0034 Brandt 0320 Brandt Electronic 0041 Bush 02[...]

57 EN Maker Setup codes VCR (Continued) Maker Setup codes DVD player (Continued) Tashiko 0000 Tatung 0081, 0000, 0041 Technics 0226 Teleavia 0041 Telefunken 0320, 0384, 0041 Tensai 0000 Thomson 0320, 0384, 0067, 0722, 0041 Thorn 0041 Tivo 0722 Toshiba 0081, 0384, 0045, 0043, 0041, 1008 Uher 0240 Universum 0081, 0037, 0000, 0106, 0240 Videomagic 003[...]

58 EN Basic remote control operations for other components +100 key (Select tracks) ¢ (Skip up) 4 (Skip down) 33 (Search) 22 (Search) 3 (Play) 8 (Pause) 7 (Stop) 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 Last Top Menu Auto Info Listen Mode Retern Exit Sound Mute TV VOL 4 ¢ VOL + – CH + – Menu Sleep Di[...]

59 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Numeric keys TV Input (Record) Last (Last channel) CH +/ – (Channel +/ – ) TV VOL +/ – 33 (Fast forward) 22 (Rewind) 7 (Stop) Guide Menu TV Mute Enter Info (Display) 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 Last Top Menu Auto Info Retern Exit[...]

60 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Symptom 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 microcom- puter and return the [...]

61 EN In case of difficulty ÷ Register its setup code correctly. t ÷ Press the input selector key and select the optimum control mode. ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Point the remote control unit to the remote sensor of the receiver. ( ÷ Connect them properly referring to " Setting up the system " ÷ The remote control has not been [...]

62 EN Specifications (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia) AUDIO section For U.S.A., and Canada Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during STEREO operation ... 130 W + 130 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) For Australia Rated power output during STEREO operation Rated power output during STEREO operation .. 100 W + 100 W DI[...]

63 EN Specifications (For Europe) AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation ...... 100 W + 100 W DIN/IEC (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) Effective power output during STEREO operation ..... 130 W + 130 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT ......................................[...]

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 ________________________ *5462/60-64/EN [...]