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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VR 7070
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 SRS Circle Surround True home theater sound II SRS Circle Surround II™ improves on its predecessor CS-5.1™ resulting This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you in the CS-6.1™ system, enabling you to listen to realistic, multi-channel, maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode 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 DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT THX MATRIX AUTO indicator AB CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II Surround EX L CR SW AUTO MEMORY indicator LFE MEMORY STEREO STEREO indicator SL S SB SR TUNED TUNED indicator Speaker selection indicators Frequency display Input channel indicators Input dis
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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. q ( DVD CD TUNER VID1 6CH DVD 1 MD VID3 AV AUX 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 speakers 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. (SBL/SBR) 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 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Place front and center. This spe
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks & To AC wall outlet L L R R IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN 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 About the S VIDEO jacks S Video jacks S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN IN OUT Use the S VIDEO jacks to VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 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 IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
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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 OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) DVD/ Optical 6CH fiber cable CD or DVD player DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
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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 CB CR Y IN CB CR Y MONITOR OUT Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN DVD player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord. Y OUT 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 OPTICAL OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 2 DVD MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO ROOM B IN IN IN OUT OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD MONITOR CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY IN PLAY IN FRONT
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back/Subwoofer Use this terminal if you wish to connect to a Surround Back Surround Speakers speaker with the SETUP of (Be sure to connect both “6ch AMP SB” or to connect surround speakers) to a subwoofer speaker with the SETUP of “6ch AMP SW”. Right Left Powered subwoofer SURROUND GRAY BLUE PURPLE + - RL CENTER SUB WOOFER RED WHITE GREEN FRONT B + RL - ++ - - RL FRONT A CENTER Right Left Front Speakers B Center Speaker Right Left Front Spea
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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. CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Center speaker Power amplifier Subwoofer Power amplifier Surround Back speakers Power amplifier Surround speakers Power amplifier Front speakers Power amplifier • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack w
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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). CENTER L ROOM B OUT R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Front speakers (Room B) Power amplifier Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM A ROOM B (Main system) EN 17
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MONITOR 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 IR repeater away from the receiver. KENWOOD components (except DVD player): System control ) Other components: (Registering setup codes) IR REPEATER ° Monitor TV IR repeaters IR RECEIVER AC 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
