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... without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.). AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9070 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to receive e-mail updates and other audio/video components. These modes enable ...the remote control to control other offers when you register at www.kenwoodusa.com Plus opt in incorrect operations. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home...
... without completely understanding its operation modes (etc.). AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-9070 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION About the supplied remote control Compared to receive e-mail updates and other audio/video components. These modes enable ...the remote control to control other offers when you register at www.kenwoodusa.com Plus opt in incorrect operations. Register Online Register your Kenwood Home...
Instruction Manual
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...REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Preparations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver. These limits are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as "In case of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and ... Control Shows you additional information such as follows. The user could cause a malfunction. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may generate or use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc....
...REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Preparations Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver. These limits are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Before applying the power Units are designed for operation as "In case of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and ... Control Shows you additional information such as follows. The user could cause a malfunction. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may generate or use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc....
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carefully to ensure Before applying the power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this 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... 26 Recording video 26 Recording audio (digital sources 26 Listening to radio broadcasts 28 Tuning radio stations 28 Presetting radio stations manually 28 Receiving preset stations 29 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 29 Ambience effects 30 Surround modes 30 Surround play 33 Virtual modes 35 DVD 6-channel...
carefully to ensure Before applying the power 2 Safety precautions 2 How to use this 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... 26 Recording video 26 Recording audio (digital sources 26 Listening to radio broadcasts 28 Tuning radio stations 28 Presetting radio stations manually 28 Receiving preset stations 29 Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 29 Ambience effects 30 Surround modes 30 Surround play 33 Virtual modes 35 DVD 6-channel...
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...cause malfunction. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0918 Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) 3 Close the cover. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when...have shorter lives than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. Notes 1. Keep this manual handy for future reference. • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by ...the system installation to operate. When the power comes ON, press the key you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Preparing the remote...
...cause malfunction. Remote control unit (1) RC-R0918 Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) 3 Close the cover. Kenwood recommends that all accessories are missing, or if the unit is lit, the power turns ON when...have shorter lives than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. Notes 1. Keep this manual handy for future reference. • Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by ...the system installation to operate. When the power comes ON, press the key you press the RECEIVER ON key on the remote control. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Preparing the remote...
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... SPEAKERS A/B keys £ Use to switch the status of the DSP mode. DTS indicator ‹ Lights when the receiver is in the preset memory. 9 5/∞ keys ) Use for headphone listening. 7 THX key ‹ Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. DSP key ‹ Use to back up according to the... Standby mode While the standby indicator is supplied to the system to select any of THX. ACTIVE EQ key ¢ Use to select the Input mode. BASS BOOST key ¢ Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. DIMMER key Use to select the REC MODE. ¶ Use to...
... SPEAKERS A/B keys £ Use to switch the status of the DSP mode. DTS indicator ‹ Lights when the receiver is in the preset memory. 9 5/∞ keys ) Use for headphone listening. 7 THX key ‹ Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. DSP key ‹ Use to back up according to the... Standby mode While the standby indicator is supplied to the system to select any of THX. ACTIVE EQ key ¢ Use to select the Input mode. BASS BOOST key ¢ Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. DIMMER key Use to select the REC MODE. ¶ Use to...
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... key Use to operate other components. CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. tor to select the Dolby Virtual Speaker and the Dolby ...key SUBTITLE key ANGLE key Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. · RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE TV DVD/6CH VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 ...183;, To control one of the registered sources without switching the receiver's input selec- AUTO/MONO key • Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. 7 key Use to operate the DVD, CD, ...
... key Use to operate other components. CHANNEL + DSP MODE DOLBY VIRTUAL LISTEN MODE STEREO THX PAGE INPUT MODE DISC SEL. tor to select the Dolby Virtual Speaker and the Dolby ...key SUBTITLE key ANGLE key Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. · RECEIVER ON STANDBY SOURCE TV DVD/6CH VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 ...183;, To control one of the registered sources without switching the receiver's input selec- AUTO/MONO key • Use to select the auto or manual tuning mode. 7 key Use to operate the DVD, CD, ...
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... plugs on the input signal. ‹ Fixed to analog input: Select this setting to play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up ... If their connections are imperfect, sound may not be produced. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. The receiver will be sure to refer to a wall outlet until all connection cords securely. Be sure to the actual audio of input signal (Dolby...
... plugs on the input signal. ‹ Fixed to analog input: Select this setting to play mode 1 FULL AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input) 3 6CH INPUT (DVD/6CH input only) 4 ANALOG (analog input) Auto detect: In FULL AUTO mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator lights up ... If their connections are imperfect, sound may not be produced. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. The receiver will be sure to refer to a wall outlet until all connection cords securely. Be sure to the actual audio of input signal (Dolby...
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...the repeater's manual. 2 Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the device as described in cabinets or behind glass doors. Notes • IR repeaters send a signal similar to be connected. Setting up the system Connecting the external IR Repeater The remote control for this receiver has the IR... (infrared rays) transmission function. IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT Stereo mini plug Sleeve Tip Mono mini plug Sleeve Tip Ring IR IN / OUT SPECIFICATION...
...the repeater's manual. 2 Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the device as described in cabinets or behind glass doors. Notes • IR repeaters send a signal similar to be connected. Setting up the system Connecting the external IR Repeater The remote control for this receiver has the IR... (infrared rays) transmission function. IR RECEIVER IN IR REPEATER OUT Stereo mini plug Sleeve Tip Mono mini plug Sleeve Tip Ring IR IN / OUT SPECIFICATION...
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If you have THX certified speakers, please set to "FRNT LARGE" and the procedure skips to step 6. • When Subwoofer output sound is selected, the Front Speakers are connected to the receiver. 5 Press the 5 key or MULTI # key to accept the setting. • The Center Speaker setting indication "CNTR" ... Speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 CNTR OFF : Center Speaker setting mode to the re- Preparing for the following displays. 1 SP SETUP 2 CROSSOVER 3 TEST TONE 4 BASS PEAK 5 SP DISTANCE 6 LFE LEVEL 7 DISP MODE 8 EXIT The flow of the SETUP is OFF. TONE MANUAL L C R SR SBR ...
If you have THX certified speakers, please set to "FRNT LARGE" and the procedure skips to step 6. • When Subwoofer output sound is selected, the Front Speakers are connected to the receiver. 5 Press the 5 key or MULTI # key to accept the setting. • The Center Speaker setting indication "CNTR" ... Speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 CNTR OFF : Center Speaker setting mode to the re- Preparing for the following displays. 1 SP SETUP 2 CROSSOVER 3 TEST TONE 4 BASS PEAK 5 SP DISTANCE 6 LFE LEVEL 7 DISP MODE 8 EXIT The flow of the SETUP is OFF. TONE MANUAL L C R SR SBR ...
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...SUBW CNTR SL RIGHT SBL SR SBR • If you have THX certified speakers, select "FREQ. : 80Hz-THX". The channel indication blinks while the test tone is connected to the main setup displays. 5 Select the CROSSOVER frequency. For MANUAL selection, press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys each..." appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting. ers are connected to the receiver. 3 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the main setup displays. 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. The volume levels from ...
...SUBW CNTR SL RIGHT SBL SR SBR • If you have THX certified speakers, select "FREQ. : 80Hz-THX". The channel indication blinks while the test tone is connected to the main setup displays. 5 Select the CROSSOVER frequency. For MANUAL selection, press the 5/∞ keys or MULTI @/# keys each..." appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select appropriate Surround Back Speaker setting. ers are connected to the receiver. 3 SB OFF : Surround Back Speaker setting mode to the main setup displays. 6 Adjust the speaker volume level. The volume levels from ...
Instruction Manual
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... audio (digital sources) Switch on the REC MODE to stereo signals even if the digital signal is changed to select the REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL. 1 REC MODE off . 2 REC MODE AUTO : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are ready for some video software. cally... and converted into stereo signals that are identified automati- When the digital mode changes during recording in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL DIMMER Input Selector keys INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the source (other...
... audio (digital sources) Switch on the REC MODE to stereo signals even if the digital signal is changed to select the REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL. 1 REC MODE off . 2 REC MODE AUTO : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are ready for some video software. cally... and converted into stereo signals that are identified automati- When the digital mode changes during recording in REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL DIMMER Input Selector keys INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select the source (other...
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Recording For REC MODE AUTO : SP MUTE 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, then start recording. • If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals, etc., press the DIMMER key. 27 EN
Recording For REC MODE AUTO : SP MUTE 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, then start recording. • If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals, etc., press the DIMMER key. 27 EN
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...press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/ fi keys to select one 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 store. ..., set to store as many stations as necessary. • If you want to select the station. Auto tuning : The next station is received. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 28 EN Input Selector keys MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR MULTI...
...press the MEMORY key again). 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/ fi keys to select one 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 store. ..., set to store as many stations as necessary. • If you want to select the station. Auto tuning : The next station is received. Manual tuning : Turn the knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to select the desired station. 28 EN Input Selector keys MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR MULTI...
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... the sampling frequency to a high power amplification system. Although Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will be activated manually. DTS-ES DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved...
... the sampling frequency to a high power amplification system. Although Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will be activated manually. DTS-ES DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved...
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...; In FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in DIGITAL MANUAL input mode and the listen mode is adjusted towards the rear. Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex... input indication. Use the LISTEN MODE knob, LISTEN MODE key or STEREO key to select STEREO mode to the input indication. 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is switched OFF, this mode will not be effective. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear...
...; In FULL AUTO input mode and the listen mode is set to DSP mode, the listen mode will automatically be STEREO. • When in DIGITAL MANUAL input mode and the listen mode is adjusted towards the rear. Dual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only) When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex... input indication. Use the LISTEN MODE knob, LISTEN MODE key or STEREO key to select STEREO mode to the input indication. 96kHz LPCM playback The receiver is switched OFF, this mode will not be effective. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear...
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...factory. tings". ) • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is set to digital manual. Unplug the power cord from the record player is not connected to the PHONO jacks. • The record player is copy-guarded. •... Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. A station which was preset cannot be received by pressing the corresponding numeric key. • The preset station belongs to a frequency that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the...
...factory. tings". ) • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is set to digital manual. Unplug the power cord from the record player is not connected to the PHONO jacks. • The record player is copy-guarded. •... Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. A station which was preset cannot be received by pressing the corresponding numeric key. • The preset station belongs to a frequency that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the...