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Kenwood VR-716 Instruction Manual

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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-716
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied w ith 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 sw itch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control w ithout completely understanding its design and how to sw itch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
B60-5335-00 00
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  • Page 1 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-716 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied w ith 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 sw itch its operation modes (etc.).

  • Page 2: Before Applying The Pow Er

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the pow er operation. How to use this manual Units are designed for operation as follow s. U.S.A. and Canada ........... AC 120 V only This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Australia ............

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before applying the pow er Contents Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure present. safe operation. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Before applying the pow er ......2 Safety precautions ..........

  • Page 4: Preparing The Remote Control

    Before applying the pow er Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING Loading the batteries This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries.

  • Page 5: Special Features

    Before applying the pow er Special features DSP surround modes True home theater sound The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates a This receiver incorporates a w ide variety of surround modes to bring you variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ ARENA” , “ JAZZ maximum enjoyment from your video softw are.

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts M ain Unit Frequency display, AUTO DETECT Input display, indicator Preset channel display, DTS indicator 6CH INPUT indicator Surround mode display Speaker indicator M UTE indicator Band indicators DIGITAL indicator AUTO indicator CLIP indicator M EM O. indicator ST.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenw ood products but also for non-Kenw ood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup º codes. TUNER VID1 VID2 TAPE & POWER RCVR Multi...

  • Page 8: Setting Up The System

    Setting up the system M ake connections as show n in the follow ing pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied w ith CD / DVD, VIDEO 2 and DVD/ 6CH inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input.

  • Page 9: Connecting Audio Components

    Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks To AC w all outlet AUDIO REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD/TAPE VIDEO1 Video component Casset t e deck or M D recorder CD or DVD player Other components...

  • Page 10: Connecting Video Components

    Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO VIDEO 2 MONITOR S-VIDEO Use the S-VIDEO jacks to m ake connect ions t o video components w ith 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...

  • Page 11: Digital Connections

    LD player To connect an LD player w ith a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM -9991D). Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player (6-Channel Input)

    Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver w ith digital connection, be sure to read the “ Input mode settings” section carefully. COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD/6CH INPUT VIDEO VIDEO 2 CD/DVD CENTER...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Speakers

    Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Front Speakers Right Left Center Speaker FRONT CENTER WHITE GREEN SPEAKERS SURROUND WOOFER GRAY BLUE PURPLE KERS (8-16 Ω ) Right Left Sub w oofer Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers)

  • Page 14: Connecting The Terminals

    Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and pow er cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.

  • Page 15: Connecting The System Control

    2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the w ay in to the...

  • Page 16: Preparing For Surround Sound

    Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings 2 Use the M ULTI CONTROL knob or M ulti % / fi keys to select the To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening speaker system setting. modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subw oofer, front, center, and surround speakers) as described below .
  • Page 17 Preparing for surround sound 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 3 Press the SETUP key. • The surround speaker setting indication “ SURR NM L” appears. • The test tone is turned off. The receiver enters the mode for inputting the distance to the speakers.

  • Page 18: Normal Playback

    Normal playback Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKERS POWER ON/OFF ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR Input AUTO INPUT SELECTOR Selector Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the pow er to the related components. ¢...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Sound

    Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode (remote control only) SPEAKERS ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL You can adjust the Loudness function w hich controls the low volume ACTIVE EQ settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made w hen the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode.

  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording Recording audio (analog sources) 3 Press and hold the DIM M ER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M -REC mode during digital input. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is sw itched off. 2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM ) are ident if ied aut om at ically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for...

  • Page 21: Operations Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Tuning radio stations MEMORY MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL BAND AUTO INPUT SELECTOR Tune to the station you w ant to store. TUNER Multi % / fi...

  • Page 22: Receiving Preset Stations

    Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P.Call) TUNER TUNER Numeric keys P.Call @ / # ¢ ¢ Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Enter the number of the preset station you w ant to receive Use the P.Call @¥# key to select the desired station.

  • Page 23: Ambience Effects

    Ambience effects This receiver is equipped w ith listening modes that allow Dolby Digital you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience w ith a variety of video sources. The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings...
  • Page 24 Ambience effects DTS mode DVD 6-channel mode The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVD Using a DVD player or the like equipped w ith six (5.1) output channels softw are. DTS is a strictly digital format and cannot be decoded inside and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source most CD, LD or DVD players.

  • Page 25: Surround Play

    Ambience effects Surround play W hen the DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input: The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. (The DOLBY DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC, or STEREO indicator lights up.) DOLBY DIGITAL can be used w hen playing DVD or LD softw are bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.).

  • Page 26: Dvd 6-Channel Playback

    Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Convenient functions Using a DVD player or the like equipped w ith six (5.1) output channels and DIMMER SOUND the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player w hich can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable.
  • Page 27 Ambience effects 2 Use the M ULTI CONTROL knob or M ulti % / fi keys to select the Center W idth mode (Pro Logic II M usic mode only) ON or OFF setting. Center Width adjustment allow s you to enjoy an enchanced sound w hen listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments.

  • Page 28: Basic Remote Control Operations For Other Components

    • Stop w hen the TV turns on or off. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you w ould enter • In the search mode, the remote control w ill send IR codes from its “...

  • Page 29: Re-Assigning Device Keys

    VID1, DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, M D/TAPE) for the component you This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components w ith system control turn on and off are checking. automatically w ith the receiver via the system control connections.

  • Page 30: Setup Code Chart

    Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart TV Setup codes M anufacturer Setup Codes M anufacturer Setup Codes 0019, 0030 0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451, 0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147, Admiral 0093, 0463 1347 Adventura 0800 Gibralter 0017, 0019, 0030...
  • Page 31 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart M anufacturer Setup Codes M anufacturer Setup Codes Orion 0179, 0236, 0463, 0817 Techw ood 0051, 0056 Panasonic 0051, 0250, 0809, 0812, 0815, 0907, Teknika 0016, 0019, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0092, 0908 0150, 0179, 0180, 0800, 0802 Penney...
  • Page 32 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart DVD player Setup codes VCR Setup codes M anufacturer Setup Codes M anufacturer Setup Codes Aiw a 0641 Admiral 0048, 0209 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796, American High 0035 0797, 0830 Bell &...
  • Page 33 Basic remote control operations for other components Setup code chart Setup codes for Kenw ood components w ith System Control connection M anufacturer Setup Codes Component Setup Codes Sanyo 0047, 0104 Scott 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184 1338 Sears 0035, 0042, 0047, 0104 1339 Semp 0045...

  • Page 34: Cassette Deck, Cd Player & M D Recorder Operations

    Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & M D recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below w hen connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or M D recorder equipped w ith system control operations.

  • Page 35: Other Components' Operations

    2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. remote. Refer to the follow ing sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components w hich the setup code for each º component had been entered beforehand.
  • Page 36 Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operation keys Cable operation keys TUNER TUNER VID1 VID1 VID2 VID2 TAPE TAPE POWER POWER RCVR RCVR SRC Power SRC Power (Source power) (Source power) % (Cursor up) % (Cursor up) Numeric keys Numeric keys fi...

  • Page 37: Additional In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty Resetting the M icrocomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or Unplug the pow er cord from the w all outlet, then plug show s an erroneous display) if the pow er cord is unplugged w hile it back in w hile holding dow n the POWER ON/ STANDBY the pow er is ON, or due to some other external factor.
  • Page 38 In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Certain inputs cannot be selected using the • No setup codes registered at the respective • Register a setup code at the respective • remote control. input(s). input(s). Remote control operation is not possible. •...

  • Page 39: Information Specifications

    Notes 1. KENWOOD follow s a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed w ithout notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a w ater-freezing temperature).
  • Page 40 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the w arranty card, and in the space provided below . Refer to the model and serial numbers w henever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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