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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
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VRS 7100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Quick Start Reference
Please read the following pages so that you can enjoy the surround sound at the best
condition.
(These pages give shortcut explanations on how to connect the speaker system to the
receiver, set up the speakers and play a source.)
"Let's play DVD video software" )¡, ™£
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has
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Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Europe ............................................................... AC 230 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO
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Before applying the power How to use this manual Unpacking This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories Remote Control,and Additional Information. are present. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the (For the U.S.A. and Canada) AM loop antenna (1) receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this receiver works FM indoor antenna (1) with all your audio and video com
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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 IIx, Dolby PRO LOGIC II ÷ Dolby Digital ÷ DTS-ES ÷ DTS NEO:6 ÷ DTS 96/24 ÷ DTS ÷ DSP Mode ÷ Dolby Virtual Speaker ÷ Dolby Headphone GAME mode function ¶ When you connect a g
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Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ........................................... 2 Ambience effects .................................. 37 Safety precautions ............................................... 2 Surround modes ........................... 37 Operations How to use this manual ............................................. 3 Virtual modes ............................... 39 Unpacking ...............
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Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode indicators ACTIVE EQ indicator, CLIP indicator DUAL SOURCE Input indicator, 96 kHz fs indicator MUTE indicator Listen mode indicators Speaker selection indicators, Dolby Headphone mode indicator, Frequency display, Input channel indicators (The Input channel Dolby Virtual Speaker mode indicator Input display, Preset indicators lights up to indicate the channels channel display, contained in the input signal. The "S" indicator AUTO indicator, ST.
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P. Call P. Call r r r r e e e e w w w w o o o o P 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. u For the U.S.A., Canada and Australia: RC-R0730 For Europe : RC-R0730E $ 3/8 key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key. If DVD, MD or ) ) VCR is selected as the input source, this key TUNER DVD T
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Setting up the system Input mode settings CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME inputs each include jacks outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the for digital audio input and analog audio input. power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, For the connections of other system components, see pages 9 to 18.
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection,be ÷ Digital audio connections are required when playing multi-chan- sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel nel signals such as the Dolby Digital and DTS signals. jacks" section carefully. 8• ÷ To play the DVD player connected in this page, select the "DVD" input selector. ª For U.S.A. and Canada For Europe and Australia COMPOSITE Monitor TV Monit
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Setting up the system Connecting video components, audio components For U.S.A. and Canada Audio components 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 AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) connecting to the S VIDEO jacks. When connecting a video component with COMPONENT jacks, Monitor TV see "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks" • When connecting the TV to the COMPONENT jacks, be sure
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Setting up the system For Europe and Australia Audio components Connecting video components (S VIDEO) Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video compo- nents with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. AUDIO LINE OUT (Audio cord) ¶ If you use the S VIDEO jacks to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when con- Monitor TV necting your monitor and video recording components. L DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN IN OUT S VIDEO R IN MONITOR AUX VIDEO IN OUT (Yellow RCA pin cords) S 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 PCM (CD) digital signals. If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection,be sure to read the "Input mode settings", "Re-assignment of rear panel jacks" section carefully. 8• DTS disclaimer clause When playing DTS-encoded discs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs of the CD
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers For U.S.A. and Canada Whether each speaker is connected properly can be CAUTION confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC each speaker channel outputs audio. For details, see wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. "Speaker settings" (Step 6 Adjust the speaker volume If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are level). § untwisted, there is a
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Setting up the system For Europe and Australia Whether each speaker is connected properly can be CAUTION confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC each speaker channel outputs audio. For details, see wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. "Speaker settings" (Step 6 Adjust the speaker volume If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are level). § untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuit
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Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals For U.S.A. and Canada Connect the connector to the terminal on the receiver with the 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. same color by inserting the connector straight until it clicks. Green Grey Twist CENTER SURR R Brown 4 Return the lever. 2 Push the lever. Confirm the connector SURR BACK SURR L /SW orientation before insertion. Blue ¶ Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. ¶ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely o
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Setting up the system PRE OUT connections The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. ¶ Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not Note that the output from the PRE OUT jacks needs to be connected to an external power amplifier. produce any sound from the speaker. If you want to connect surround back speakers to these jacks, be always sure to connect two surround back speakers for the left and right. For U.S.A. and Canada For Europe and Australia RL RL SUB SUB WOOFER SURROUND
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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 camera. INPUT SELECTOR OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO (AUDIO) OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT Camcorder Game Player ¶ The DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack in the GAME jac
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Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For stable signal from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Disconnect the direction for best reception. indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors. AM antenna terminal connections FM antenna terminal connectio
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Setting up the system 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 ON, press the key you want to operate. Remote sensor Operating other component range POWER RCVR ¶ When pressing more than one remote c
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Let’s play DVD video software (For U.S.A. and Canada) STEP 1 Connect the speakers and TV to the receiver. For details, see "Setting up the system" 8 ~ & CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist them well before connecting the speaker cord. Connection of speakers: C A Front speakers (L,
