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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VR 7060
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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 understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (e
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. How to use this manual U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Remote Control, and Additional Information. Europe and U.K ................................................ AC 230
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Before applying the power Contents Unpacking Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. safe operation. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Before applying the power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ............................................. 2 How to use this manual ..................................... 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 3 Preparing
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Before applying the power Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. Loading the batteries FCC WARNING 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE: This equipment has been tes
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Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound SRS Circle Surround II This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you SRS Circle Surround II™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ resulting maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surround- according to your equipment or the software you are g
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode Listen mode indicators indicator indicator indicators indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 AUTO DETECT MATRIX AUTO indicator AB CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II L CR SW MEMORY indicator AUTO LFE MEMORY STEREO STEREO indicator TUNED SL S SB SR TUNED indicator Frequency display Speaker selection indicators Input display Input channel indicators Preset cha
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P. Call r e r e w w o o P Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. fi * DVD TUNER 6CH CD 1 VID1 DVD VID3 AV AUX MD VID2 TAPE ( PHONO TV POWER RCVR ) 2 ¡ 4 5 3 6 Multi 2 Enter 7 3 Multi ™ 1 8 £ 0 9 + 10 + 100 TV Mute ¢ 4 Page Return OSD 5 LAST / A/B Exit Guide Disc Skip Menu 6 ∞ Disc Sel. Mute Input Sel. § ¢ + Tone + ¶ 7 CH VOL Sou
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks components you are connecting. for digital audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD/DVD, connections are completed. DVD/6C
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Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front speakers (L,R) Listening position Surround speakers (L,R) Surround back speaker 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Front (left and right) speakers Place at 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
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & To AC wall outlet IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN L R GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD or DVD player Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected. OUT Record player EN 10
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Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks About the S VIDEO jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. If you use the S VIDEO • jacks to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components. OUT IN IN IN DVD MONITOR REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PL
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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 read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) VIDEO 2 Optical fiber cable CD or DVD player DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
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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. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 3 IN DVD Y CB CR IN Y CB CR MONITOR OUT Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN DVD player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord. Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with componen
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN DVD MONITOR CD/DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO IN IN DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO PLAY IN PLAY IN CENTER FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL SUR
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) Powered subwoofer Right Left Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Surround Back speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SB” or to connect to a subwoofer speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SW”. SURROUND GRAY BLUE PURPLE + - RL SUBWOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT RED WHITE GREEN FRONT B + RL - ++ - - RL FRONT A CENTER Right Left Front Speakers B Center Speaker Power a
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Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components AM loop antenna such as a camcorder or a video game. 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. AV AUX AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor ante
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Setting up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient Remote Control system control operations. Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the Automatic Operation [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection
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Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings Select a speaker system. 4 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening 1 Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, the subwoofer setting indication “SUBW ON” appears. center, and surround speakers) as described below. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT CINEMA EQ. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 RDS AUTO DETECT THX ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX RTY A B CLIP Su
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Preparing for surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) to select the $ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to select appropriate surround speaker setting. the appropriate subwoofer re-mix setting. If you selected “LARGE” as the center speaker setting, 1 SW RE-MIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is ON. 1 SURR LARGE : Large surround speakers are 2 SW RE-MIX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to connected to the receiver. the receiver is OFF. 2 SURR
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Normal playback Preparing for surround sound ∧ ∨ 3 Use the / keys or @/# keys to select the speakers and the Preparing for playback MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to adjust the distance to the front speakers. Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks. POWER SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT CINEMA EQ. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 RDS AUTO DETECT THX ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX RTY Surround EX A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRET
