Kenwood VR9070 Instruction Manual
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9070 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 - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. 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 Kenwood - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
manual 2 Unpacking 4 Preparing the remote control 4 Special features 5 Names and functions of parts 6 Main unit 6 Remote control unit 7 Preparations Setting up the system 8 Connecting the terminals 9 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel surround sound 20 Speaker settings 20 Operations - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
unit in the future. Keep this manual handy for future reference. • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. Operation When the standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. When the power comes ON, press - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
play and enjoy! • THX • THX Surround EX • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Digital • Dolby Virtual Speaker • Dolby Headphone • remote control In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
to turn the A/B speakers on or off. 3 Surround LED (light-emitting diode) indicators THX indicator › Lights when the THX mode has been chosen. THX mode may or may not be activated depending upon the applicable playback mode. 96kHz fs indicator ‡ Lights when the receiver is in the 96kHz - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
GUIDE AUTO/MONO SLEEP P.CALL TUNING - CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL. LAST RC-R0918 LEARN 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) · Shows the operation mode of the remote control unit. 2 RECEIVER auto or manual tuning mode. - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not receiver will select the input mode and listening mode auto- matically during playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver. Front Speakers Subwoofer (L, R) Surround Speakers (L, R) Listening position Surround Back Left Speaker Surround Back Right Speaker *Surround Back Speaker *For Surround Back speaker, you may place either two Surround Back - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
Cassette Deck or MD Recorder OUT DVD or CD Player OUT Record 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. CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
Setting up the system Connecting video components S Video jacks S VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT VIDEO * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD/6CH input. OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
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 VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
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. * DVD IN input jack is used - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
+ - - + Powered Subwoofer CENTER RED + WHITE - R FRONT A L GREEN CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT B R L +--+ Center Speaker Right Left Front Speakers B Right Left Front Speakers A • To make sure that each speaker has been connected properly, pay attention to the test tone from each - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
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 BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Power Amplifier Center Speaker Powered - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B). VIDEO OUT ROOM B CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Front Speakers (Room B) Power Amplifier Monitor TV (Room B) ROOM A (Main system) ROOM B The - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
described in the repeater's manual. 2 Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the IR REPEATER OUT jack(s). Notes • IR repeaters send a signal similar to the device's own remote control. Xantech repeaters (example : models 284M or 286M) are compatible with your new audio-video receiver. 18 EN Shape of - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM Loop Antenna 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 Antenna - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
FREQ:60Hz FREQ:80Hz-THX FREQ:100Hz FREQ:120Hz FREQ:150Hz T. TONE AUTO L C R SR SBR SBL SL SW T. TONE MANUAL L C R SR NML/THX" as the Front Speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML/THX : An average size Center Speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 CNTR OFF : Center Speaker setting mode to the receiver - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
output. SP MUTE L C SW R A B CLIP LFE SL SB SR • If the speaker setting selects are OFF, the speaker level settings are reset. For MANUAL selection, press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys each time to select the speaker channel. 4 Press the SETUP key again. • The test tone is turned off and - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
. SW LFE SP MUTE A B CLIP 4 Press the SETUP key to accept the setting. 8 Input the distance to the speakers. • Indicators appear only for the channels of the speakers selected in step 4. 1 Press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys to select the SP DISTANCE on setup displays and press the SETUP - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. SPEAKERS (POWER ON/STANDBY) INPUT MODE Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL AV AUX/GAME INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector keys Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode, analog stereo mode and when "THX OFF". 1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press the TONE 20 seconds. • This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. 24 EN - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo mode, analog stereo mode and when "THX OFF". Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. • This function is available only for speakers connected to FRONT A terminals. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
. 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL. 1 REC MODE off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 REC MODE AUTO : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
AUTO DETECT DIGITAL L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR STEREO SP MUTE AUTO DETECT DIGITAL L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR For REC MODE MANUAL : SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR DIGITAL STEREO STEREO SP MUTE L C R A B CLIP LFE SL S SB SR DIGITAL STEREO 4 Start playback - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
, set to "AUTO" (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.) 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/ fi keys, or TUNING 1 / ¡ keys to select the station. "STEREO" lights - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
the tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.CALL 4/ ¢ keys to select the desired station. • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the P.CALL ¢ does the following: Pressing the P.CALL 4 does the following: Holding down the P.CALL 4 or ¢ key, lets you skip through - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
Front Left and Right Speakers Even if the speaker configuration is different from above, this receiver will let you enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS sources in a suitable condition for every speaker configuration. 30 EN THX, Select and THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
, each driving its own array of speakers. Think of it as adding a center channel for the rear speakers, which give more diffuse and natural this feature has to be activated manually. Although Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
channel. This expands the listening position and creates - with only two speakers - the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre. THX Select Before any home theatre component can be THX . Only receiver and controller product bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
THX STEREO Preparations • Turn ON related components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of input signal and the speaker modes which are for 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround mode. When the Dolby Digital or - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
channels by translating THX Surround EX technology. Press the THX key to switch the following setting : 1 THX Sur EX AUTO 2 THX Sur EX ON 3 THX ON 4 THX OFF : THX one. Notes • Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listening modes cannot be selected. • When playback is - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
indicator goes off) * This mode can be selected only when the surround speaker setting is OFF. How to set the Dolby Headphone mode (when using headphones MODE, ACTIVE EQ, THX, STEREO, DSP MODE, LOUDNESS and TONE key will not be functional) of the channels separately when the receiver is in the 6CH - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
1 For the remote control, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. 2 Press Speaker level adjustment)* 2 SR (Right Surround Speaker level adjustment)* 3 SB (Surround Back Speaker level adjustment)* 4 SBR (Surround Back Right Speaker level adjustment)* 5 SBL (Surround Back Left Speaker - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
the left speaker. / Sub channel from the right speaker. SP MUTE AUTO DETECT DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL A B CLIP LFE STEREO • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. 3 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication. 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is compatible - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. For the remote control unit, press the RCV MODE key to switch to receiver mode. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness changes among the three available settings. Select the brightness - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONO TV MODE Other components Receiver (Kenwood) DVD CD and MD (Kenwood) CD and MD (Kenwood) VCR and PVR Cable and DTV decoder DSS code can be programmed. Checking the codes If you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in "Searching for your codes", you - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
desire. • Pressing the source keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. 2Press the SOURCE key. • To return to the receiver operation mode, press the RCV MODE key. 3Press the operation keys you desire. y The remote control mode remains at the selected input. If you wish to operate - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
remote control code to the key as shown below: LCD SOURCE (Source power) Source keys Numeric keys RETURN 3/8 (Play/Pause) CHANNEL -/+ 4/¢ (Skip) DISC SEL. RECEIVER BAND ON SCREEN /GUIDE AUTO/MONO SLEEP P.CALL TUNING - CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player Maker Allegro Apex Digital Blaupunkt Blue Parade Broksonic CineVision Coby CyberHome Daewoo Denon DVD2000 Emerson Enterprise Fisher Funai Gateway GE Go Video Greenhill Hitachi Hiteker Initial InterAct JVC Kenwood KLH - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV (continued) Maker Inteq JBL JCB Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH KTV LG LXI Magnavox Marantz Matsushita Maxent Megapower Megatron Memorex MGA Midland Mitsubishi Monivision Motorola MTC Multitech NAD NEC Nikko Norcent NTC Onwa - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DSS Maker Setup codes Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042, 0739 iBUYPOWER 1972 JVC 0067 KEC 0037 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035, 0037 Lloyd's 0000 LXI 0037 Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081, 0000 Magnin - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart VCR (Continued) 0616 0618, 0739 0616 0616 1972, 0636 1972 1972 0739, 0636, 0618 1972 1972 1972 1972 CD player Maker Kenwood Optimus Sharp Setup codes 1338, 1339, 0681, 0826, 0028, 0037, 0340, 0859, 0339, 0677, 0858, 0190, - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
remote. • The key descriptions in this section are for representative components. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD DIMMER MULTI BAND ON SCREEN /GUIDE AUTO/MONO SLEEP P.CALL TUNING - CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE DISC SEL. (Disc - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT SEL. (Input selection) INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL. LAST RC-R0918 LEARN MENU ENTER GUIDE 7 (Stop) ¶ (Record) 1 (Rewind) ¡ (Fast Forward) PAGE %/fi (Page up or down) LAST (Last channel) RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE TV DVD/6CH - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
+ DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL. LAST RC-R0918 LEARN MENU ENTER GUIDE 7 (Stop) ¶ (Record) 1 (Rewind) ¡ (Fast Forward) LAST (Last channel) Numeric keys (Select tracks) RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE TV DVD/6CH VIDEO1 VIDEO2 - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
MULTI BAND ON SCREEN /GUIDE AUTO/MONO SLEEP ¢ (Skip) 4 (Skip) P.CALL TUNING - CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP INPUT SEL. LAST RC-R0918 LEARN 7 (Stop) ¶ (Record) 1 (Search) ¡ (Search) RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE TV DVD - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
speakers. • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set to the minimum position. • MUTE is ON. • The SPEAKERS problem, depending on the type of DVD player used. • Set the input mode to digital manual before Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be received. Cause Remedy • No antenna is - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
control unit is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • No disc or tape is placed in the source component. • An attempt - Kenwood VR9070 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
FRONT CHANNEL 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (CENTER CHANNEL 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SURROUND CHANNEL 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SURROUND BACK CHANNEL 1 Weight (Net 12 kg (26.5 lb) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this service on this product. Model Serial Number
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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 (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-9070
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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