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B60-5462-10 02 MA ( K, P, E, X ) 0312 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS-7100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Quick Start Reference Please read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its design and how ... 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 control other audio/...
B60-5462-10 02 MA ( K, P, E, X ) 0312 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS-7100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Quick Start Reference Please read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its design and how ... 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 control other audio/...
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... and Australia) FM indoor antenna (1) Antenna adaptor (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Speaker cord connectors (4) For Europe and Australia only If any accessories are present. (For the U.S.A. If the... oil, for they may cause discoloration. Kenwood recommends that all remote control operations.Once you in the future. Since this receiver works with this receiver. for future reference. 3 EN Remote... unit in setting up your system to be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.)using the remote...
... and Australia) FM indoor antenna (1) Antenna adaptor (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Speaker cord connectors (4) For Europe and Australia only If any accessories are present. (For the U.S.A. If the... oil, for they may cause discoloration. Kenwood recommends that all remote control operations.Once you in the future. Since this receiver works with this receiver. for future reference. 3 EN Remote... unit in setting up your system to be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.)using the remote...
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...playing video games. DUAL SOURCE function º While you enjoy audio listening through the speakers, another source (audio + video) through headphones by program type. RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe) fi The receiver is set. and PTY search to let you want to hear. 4 EN This...to automatically preset up to the GAME, FRONT AUX jacks. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound ‡ ~ · This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you have connected. PTY (Program TYpe) search (For Europe) fl Tune the stations by...
...playing video games. DUAL SOURCE function º While you enjoy audio listening through the speakers, another source (audio + video) through headphones by program type. RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (For Europe) fi The receiver is set. and PTY search to let you want to hear. 4 EN This...to automatically preset up to the GAME, FRONT AUX jacks. Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound ‡ ~ · This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you have connected. PTY (Program TYpe) search (For Europe) fl Tune the stations by...
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...Setting up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting video components, audio components 10 Digital connections 12 Connecting the speakers 13 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT connections 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / Preparations FRONT AUX jacks 17 Connecting the antennas ... Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 33 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ... 33 Presetting radio stations 33 Receiving preset stations 34 Receiving preset stations in the remote control unit ..... 46 Setup code chart (RC-R0730) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia) ...
...Setting up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting video components, audio components 10 Digital connections 12 Connecting the speakers 13 Connecting the speaker terminals ... 15 PRE OUT connections 16 Connecting to the GAME jacks / Preparations FRONT AUX jacks 17 Connecting the antennas ... Read the pages marked carefully to radio broadcasts 33 Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ... 33 Presetting radio stations 33 Receiving preset stations 34 Receiving preset stations in the remote control unit ..... 46 Setup code chart (RC-R0730) (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia) ...
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...Australia Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Listen mode display Display 12 34 5 Dolby Headphone mode indicator, Dolby Virtual Speaker mode indicator AUTO indicator, ST. MULTI CONTROL Use to adjust the volume in the Dolby Digital mode. This is ON. ... mode indicators ACTIVE EQ indicator, DUAL SOURCE Input indicator, 96 kHz fs indicator Speaker selection indicators, Input channel indicators (The Input channel indicators lights up the memory. DTS indicator , Lights when the receiver is open. @ ! 1 (For the U.S.A. Use to select the REC MODE...
...Australia Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Listen mode display Display 12 34 5 Dolby Headphone mode indicator, Dolby Virtual Speaker mode indicator AUTO indicator, ST. MULTI CONTROL Use to adjust the volume in the Dolby Digital mode. This is ON. ... mode indicators ACTIVE EQ indicator, DUAL SOURCE Input indicator, 96 kHz fs indicator Speaker selection indicators, Input channel indicators (The Input channel indicators lights up the memory. DTS indicator , Lights when the receiver is open. @ ! 1 (For the U.S.A. Use to select the REC MODE...
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...keys ¢› Use to control a variety of the registered sources without switching the receiver's input selector to operate other components. ence effects. @ TV VOL +/- If DVD, ... Subtitle key Use to operate the DVD component. ∞ OSD key Use to select the speakers ' settings etc. ⁄ Disc Sel. keys ª Use to adjust the brightness of...Multi (%/fi) keys ¢‹ Use to register other components. key Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. If VCR is selected, this key functions as in...
...keys ¢› Use to control a variety of the registered sources without switching the receiver's input selector to operate other components. ence effects. @ TV VOL +/- If DVD, ... Subtitle key Use to operate the DVD component. ∞ OSD key Use to select the speakers ' settings etc. ⁄ Disc Sel. keys ª Use to adjust the brightness of...Multi (%/fi) keys ¢‹ Use to register other components. key Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate manufacturer's setup codes. If VCR is selected, this key functions as in...
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...) to insert every connection cable completely into the jack. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO (FULL AUTO)" mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator light up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. When "D-MANUAL (DIGITAL MANUAL)" mode is installed near a source of magnetism including a magnet, the ... auto. Be sure to select DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX or GAME. 2 Press the Input Mode key. Select the speaker installation locations with the speaker may be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the...
...) to insert every connection cable completely into the jack. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO (FULL AUTO)" mode ("AUTO DETECT" indicator light up), the receiver detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. When "D-MANUAL (DIGITAL MANUAL)" mode is installed near a source of magnetism including a magnet, the ... auto. Be sure to select DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX or GAME. 2 Press the Input Mode key. Select the speaker installation locations with the speaker may be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the...
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...In this case, turn this unit is connected properly can be confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if each speaker is shut down and the STANDBY indicator blinks. In this case, the subwoofer should be activated during high-power reproduction or...unit incorporates protection circuitry, which may be connected to speaker cord connections. Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to twist them well before proceeding to the Right...
...In this case, turn this unit is connected properly can be confirmed by outputting the test tone and checking if each speaker is shut down and the STANDBY indicator blinks. In this case, the subwoofer should be activated during high-power reproduction or...unit incorporates protection circuitry, which may be connected to speaker cord connections. Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to twist them well before proceeding to the Right...
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... of speaker cord are untwisted, there is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to connect both surround speakers Right Left Center Speaker Right Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is a risk of extreme rise in temperature. Surround Speakers Be sure...them well before proceeding to the Left PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack ^ SPEAKERS (6-8Ω) CENTER SURR R SURR BACK SURR L /SW R FRONT L 14 EN For details, see "Speaker settings" (Step 6 Adjust the speaker volume level). § Protection circuitry This unit incorporates protection circuitry...
... of speaker cord are untwisted, there is connected to these terminals, set the speaker setting to connect both surround speakers Right Left Center Speaker Right Subwoofer/ Surround Back Speaker When the surround back speaker is a risk of extreme rise in temperature. Surround Speakers Be sure...them well before proceeding to the Left PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack ^ SPEAKERS (6-8Ω) CENTER SURR R SURR BACK SURR L /SW R FRONT L 14 EN For details, see "Speaker settings" (Step 6 Adjust the speaker volume level). § Protection circuitry This unit incorporates protection circuitry...
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... that it will be connected. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the end of your TV. Using speakers with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Surround speakers : Place the surround speakers as high as the left and right surround speakers. ¶ Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver, connect speakers with reversed polarity, the sound...
... that it will be connected. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the end of your TV. Using speakers with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Surround speakers : Place the surround speakers as high as the left and right surround speakers. ¶ Although the ideal surround system consists of the receiver, connect speakers with reversed polarity, the sound...
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...OUT connections The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. For U.S.A. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. Subwoofer Power amplifier Powered subwoofer Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to... and Australia R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ When you want to connect two surround back speakers. ¶ When the subwoofer is connected to an external power amplifier. Subwoofer Power amplifier Powered subwoofer 16 EN Note that the...
...OUT connections The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. For U.S.A. Surround Back speakers L R Power amplifier Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to the SURR BACK/SW terminals. Subwoofer Power amplifier Powered subwoofer Example: ¶ When the surround back speaker is connected to... and Australia R L SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT Example: ¶ When you want to connect two surround back speakers. ¶ When the subwoofer is connected to an external power amplifier. Subwoofer Power amplifier Powered subwoofer 16 EN Note that the...
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... Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. Place it to the stand AM loop antenna FM outdoor antenna 18 EN...
... Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. Place it to the stand AM loop antenna FM outdoor antenna 18 EN...
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... a risk of them well before proceeding to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "PRE OUT connections". ^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A D BS E 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM DIGITAL...composite video connection for both of short-circuiting. Connection of speakers: A Front speakers (L,R) B Center speaker C Subwoofer D Surround speakers (L,R) E Surround back speaker ÷ If you want to connect two surround back speakers (LB and RB) to speaker cord connections. Connection of TV monitor: 1 Component video ...
... a risk of them well before proceeding to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks, see "PRE OUT connections". ^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A D BS E 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y CB CR ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM DIGITAL...composite video connection for both of short-circuiting. Connection of speakers: A Front speakers (L,R) B Center speaker C Subwoofer D Surround speakers (L,R) E Surround back speaker ÷ If you want to connect two surround back speakers (LB and RB) to speaker cord connections. Connection of TV monitor: 1 Component video ...
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... 2 Press , press to select "OK" and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. If your selection is connected to select "OK" and press . Speaker size ? SUBW OFF: No speaker is correct, press to select "SP SETUP" and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT...
... 2 Press , press to select "OK" and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. If your selection is connected to select "OK" and press . Speaker size ? SUBW OFF: No speaker is correct, press to select "SP SETUP" and press . NML: Normal-size speakers. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT, KS-708HT...
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... of TV monitor: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection ÷ For the video input connection from the AC wall outlet before connecting the speaker cord. For details, see "PRE OUT connections".^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A D BS E 2 1 ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO...
... of TV monitor: 1 S VIDEO connection 2 Composite video connection ÷ For the video input connection from the AC wall outlet before connecting the speaker cord. For details, see "PRE OUT connections".^ C B 1 ~ L 1 ~ RECEIVER DVD SW R C LS RS Listening position A D BS E 2 1 ANTENNA FM 75 Ω GND AM DIGITAL IN (ASSIGNABLE) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) OPT 1 OPT 2 (VIDEO...
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... the model of video software. , 23 EN "HTB3 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-908HT. LRG: Relatively large-size speakers. OFF: No speaker is connected. After completing the setup, press . "HTB2 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT or KS-308HT. "HTB3 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-908EX. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT...
... the model of video software. , 23 EN "HTB3 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-908HT. LRG: Relatively large-size speakers. OFF: No speaker is connected. After completing the setup, press . "HTB2 5.1CH": Speaker system KS-708HT or KS-308HT. "HTB3 6.1CH": Speaker system KS-908EX. If you connect KENWOOD speaker system KS-2100HT, KS-3100EX, KS-708HT, KS-308HT...
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...1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" set the speaker setup, the audio will be corrected automatically according to the speaker characteristics. The flow of the SETUP is as described... / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) for playback Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as follows; If you selected "CUSTOM" in the above : ...
...1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" in use a KENWOOD speaker system and select "HTB1 6.1CH", "HTB1 5.1CH", "HTB2 6.1CH", "HTB2 5.1CH", "HTB3 6.1CH" or "HTB3 5.1CH" set the speaker setup, the audio will be corrected automatically according to the speaker characteristics. The flow of the SETUP is as described... / # (or the Multi @ / # keys) for playback Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver's listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, surround and surround back speakers) as follows; If you selected "CUSTOM" in the above : ...
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...to step $ so that you selected "SURR NML" as the surround speaker setting : 1 "BS LRG" : Large surround back speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 "BS NML" : Average size surround back speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 "BS OFF" : When no audio output fro the subwoofer ... the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 "FRNT LRG" : Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "FRNT NML" : Average size front speakers are set the subwoofer remix setting in step 6. 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or Multi # key) to...
...to step $ so that you selected "SURR NML" as the surround speaker setting : 1 "BS LRG" : Large surround back speaker is connected to the receiver. 2 "BS NML" : Average size surround back speaker is connected to the receiver. 3 "BS OFF" : When no audio output fro the subwoofer ... the MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi keys) to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 "FRNT LRG" : Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "FRNT NML" : Average size front speakers are set the subwoofer remix setting in step 6. 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL # (or Multi # key) to...
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...appear only for the selected channels of the subwoofer to other channels depending on the speaker setup. 1 "REMIX ON" : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 "REMIX OFF" : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is OFF. ÷ The initial setting is "REMIX ON". ÷ The ... by adding the low frequencies of other channels to the main setup displays. 26 EN From your selection is selected, two surround back speakers can be connected to the receiver. ÷ If "BS/SW SW" or "BS/SW OFF" is correct, press MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key...
...appear only for the selected channels of the subwoofer to other channels depending on the speaker setup. 1 "REMIX ON" : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is ON. 2 "REMIX OFF" : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode to the receiver is OFF. ÷ The initial setting is "REMIX ON". ÷ The ... by adding the low frequencies of other channels to the main setup displays. 26 EN From your selection is selected, two surround back speakers can be connected to the receiver. ÷ If "BS/SW SW" or "BS/SW OFF" is correct, press MULTI CONTROL % / fi (or the Multi % / fi key...
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...range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments. 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of playing a video game using the receiver. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or Multi @ / # keys) to select "GAME FUNC" on setup displays, and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 2 Press... from 0dB to -10dB in the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or Multi @ / # keys) to the front speakers. This setting allows the signals output from the listening position to each of bass tone, in 1dB step decrements. 3 Press the ENTER (or the Enter...
...range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments. 4 Repeat steps 3 to input the distance for each of playing a video game using the receiver. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or Multi @ / # keys) to select "GAME FUNC" on setup displays, and press the ENTER (or the Enter key). 2 Press... from 0dB to -10dB in the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or Multi @ / # keys) to the front speakers. This setting allows the signals output from the listening position to each of bass tone, in 1dB step decrements. 3 Press the ENTER (or the Enter...