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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-707 KRF-V6070D INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes.
Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Australia ... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only China and Russia ... AC 220 V only Other countries ...
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Before applying the power 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 polarity markings. Operation When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER RCVR key on the remote control.
When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be output from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect the TAR ® Partner, Kenwood digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
9 VOLUME CONTROL knob 0 PHONES jack Use for headphone listening. Connection at POWER ON/OFF key (for KRF-V6070D) The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit This remote control unit can be use not only for Kenwood products but also for non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer’s setup codes. 1 Source keys (AUX, VID2, VID1, TUNER, DVD/6CH, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE)
Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components SYSTEM CONTROL jacks Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada Australia Other countries AUDIO REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO1 Video component ) Cassette deck or MD recorder CD or DVD player Other component...
Setting up the system Connecting video components About the S-VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO S-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...
(sold separately) To connect an LD player with 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.
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. VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord)
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Front Speakers Right SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Powered sub woofer Left Center Speaker FRONT CENTER WHITE GREEN SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) SURROUND GRAY BLUE SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) Right Left Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) SURROUND BACK...
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
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 way in to the system control terminals.
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi %/fi keys to select the speaker system setting. 1 2WAY 2SPKR : For selected Kenwood speaker – for example, 2 2WAY 3SPKR : For selected Kenwood speaker – for example, MULTI CONTROL 3 OTHERS •...
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Preparing for surround sound 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi %/fi keys to select the appropriate surround speaker setting. If you have selected “LRG” as the center speaker setting, 1 SURR NML (normal) : Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver.
STANDBY (for VR-707) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ STANDBY (for KRF-V6070D) key. Selecting the input mode If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, VIDEO2, DVD or DVD/6CH jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used.
Normal playback Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Input Selector ¢ Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “AUX” 2 “TUNER” 3 “CD/DVD”...
Normal playback Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the Loudness key to turn the Loudness setting ON.
Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER 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 switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording.
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually MEMORY MULTI CONTROL Tune to the station you want to store. Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 5 seconds Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again). Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi % / fi...
Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. Surround modes The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are;...
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Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.
Ambience effects Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark.
Ambience effects DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable. INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR ¢...
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Ambience effects 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi %/fi keys to select the ON or OFF setting. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode. Panorama mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the “wraparound”...
Find the setup code of the component to be registered. • Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component to be registered. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter “0534”. Input...
• When in Tuner mode, re-assignment is not available. Operating other components This operation lets you operate the registered components. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections. Source...
Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player or MD recorder equipped with system control operations.
2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. Refer to the following sections for details. These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other manufacturers’ components which the setup code for each component had been entered beforehand.
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Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operation keys TUNER VID1 VID2 TAPE POWER RCVR SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys Multi (Select tracks) Enter Enter Multi Page ∞/5 (Page down or up) + 10 + 100 TV Mute Page Return Return...
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
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In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Certain inputs cannot be selected using the remote control. Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • No setup codes registered at the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different operation mode.
VOLUME at -30dB level ... +8 dB (at 100 Hz) Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
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For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.