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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-8070
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 rem
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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 V
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ENGLISH Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying the power ......................................................... 2 Basic remote control operations for other components ....................................................... 38 Safety precautions ...................................................................... 2 How to use this manual .............................................................. 2 Registerin
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Before applying the power Unpacking Preparing the remote control Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are Loading the batteries present. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) 3 Close the cover. Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) RC-R0827 If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. notify your dealer immedi
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ENGLISH Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound DTS 96/24 This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you DTS 96/24 made it possible to achieve a wide frequency range of over maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode 40 kHz by increasing the sampling frequency to 96 or 88.2 kHz. according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and Moreover, DTS 96/24’s ability of 24 bit resolution offers the same enjoy!
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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 THX AUTO DETECT *Input channel indicators AUTO indicator MATRIX Surround EX AB CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS L CR SW Input channel indicators AUTO MEMORY indicator LFE light up according to the MEMORY incoming audio signals. STEREO STEREO indicator SL S SB SR TUNED "S
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ENGLISH 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 used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. ° 5 Disc Skip key ¢ OSD (on screen display) key * DVD If CD is selected as the input source, this Use to operate the DVD component. TUNER 6CH CD VID1 key functions as the multi-CD player disc Guide key 1 DVD skip key. Use to operate other components. VID3
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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 CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and DVD/6CH inputs each include jacks to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the for digital audio input and analog audio input. components you are connecting. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for CD/DVD, Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all DVD/6CH and VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3.
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ENGLISH 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 Surround Speakers position (L, R) Surround Back Surround Back Left Speaker Right 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 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever.
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet L L R R IN IN REC OUT PLAY IN PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE OUT Cassette Deck or MD Recorder IN CD or DVD Player OUT Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver unit. OUT It can only be used when an- other equalizer amplifier is con- nected. Record Player CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. • Do not place any objects impair
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ENGLISH 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 S VIDEO OUT IN IN IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 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 IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VID
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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/ 6CH Optical DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT fiber cable MD Recorder OPTIC
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ENGLISH 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 Y CB CR IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT Y CB CR Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT DVD Player (with component
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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 CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 2 DVD MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN IN IN OUT OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ROOM B DVD MONITOR CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY IN PLAY IN F
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ENGLISH Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Surround Back Speakers Surround Speakers Left Right Right Left Powered Subwoofer SURROUND R GRAY L BLUE + - - + SURROUND R L BROWN TAN BACK + - - + CENTER SUB WOOFER RED WHITE GREEN FRONT B + RL - ++ - - RL FRONT A CENTER Left Right Front Speakers B Center Speaker Right Left Front Speakers A •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 leve
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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. CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Center Speaker Power Amplifier Powered Subwoofer Surround Back Speakers Power Amplifier R L Surround Speakers Power Amplifier LR Front Speakers Power Amplifier L R • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT ja
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ENGLISH 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 VIDEO OUT R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB ROOM B BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Front Speakers (Room B) Power Amplifier Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM A (Main system) ROOM B The sound from ROOM B PRE OUT jacks is the same as that of the Front Speakers. When listening in another room (ROOM B), set the LISTEN mode
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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. Monitor TV IR repeaters IR RECEIVER AC adapter (Commercially available) To AC wall outlet IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT IR IN IR OUT is free Shape of plug
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ENGLISH Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. such as a camcorder or a video game. AM loop antenna AV AUX Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM anten
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Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening Select a speaker system. 4 modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, and Surround Speakers) as described below. If you have THX certified speakers, please set them to NML/THX. 1 Select the SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that POWER the Subwoofer setting indication “SUBW ON” appears. ON/STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL SP MUTE OPTICAL
