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 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

VR-716

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5335-00 00    ID     (K, P)    

FE

    0211

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.

Summary of Contents for VR-716

Page 1: ...al 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 ...

Page 2: ...the remote control supplied with this receiver Additional Information Shows you additional information such as In case of difficulty troubleshooting and Specifications THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE...

Page 3: ...tal connections 11 Connecting a DVD player 6 channel input 12 Connecting the speakers 13 Connecting the terminals 14 Connecting the antennas 14 Connecting the system control 15 Preparing for surround sound 16 Speaker settings 16 Normal playback 18 Preparing for playback 18 Listening to a source component 18 Adjusting the sound 19 Recording 20 Recording audio analog sources 20 Recording video 20 Re...

Page 4: ...quipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not in...

Page 5: ...nel separation and a wide dynamic range In the DTS mode the 5 1 channel digital input from a DTS CD LD or DVD disc carrying the DTS marking can be played in Digital Surround Important 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 digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit DSP surround modes T...

Page 6: ...indicator Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory This is called standby mode Under the condition the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit Names and functions of parts 1 POWER ON STANDBY key Use to turn the power ON STANDBY STANDBY indicator 2 DIMMER key Use to select the REC MODE Use to adjust the bright...

Page 7: ... keys If CD MD or DVD is selected as the input source these keys function as skip keys 8 Tone key Use to switch the status of TONE control Sound key Usetoadjust thesoundqualityandambience effects 9 TV VOL keys Use to adjust the TV s volume 0 8 key Use to operate other components Dimmer key Use to adjust the brightness of the display 6 key If CD is selected as the input source this key functions as...

Page 8: ...ude jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input After completing connections and turning on the receiver follow the steps below INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD DVD VIDEO 2 DVD 6CH 2 Press the INPUT MODE key Each press switches the setting as follows In DTS play mode 1 F AUTO digital input analog input 2 D MANUAL digital input In CD DVD VIDE...

Page 9: ... VIDEO1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD TAPE L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet SYSTEM CONTROL jacks Cassette deck or M D recorder CD or DVD player Video component Other components ...

Page 10: ...e S VIDEO jacks 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 jackstoconnect yourvideo playback components be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components Video inputs Yellow RCA pin cords Video deck IN IN Monitor TV VIDEO IN Audio inputs and outputs OUT Video inputs and outputs Ye...

Page 11: ...GITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT AUDIO LD player PCM OUT RF digital demodulator DEM 9991D sold separately CD or DVD player OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Optical fiber cable COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks See Connecting video components 0 To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT connect the LD player to the K...

Page 12: ...g heat radiation onto the top of the unit Leave a space around the unit from the largest outside dimension including projection equal or greater than shown below Top panel 50 cm Side panel 10 cm Back panel 10 cm If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully 8 SURROUND OUT L R VIDEO OUT Yellow RCA pin cord DVD pl...

Page 13: ...ng the speakers Subwoofer Right Left Center Speaker Front Speakers Right Left Be sure to connect both surround speakers Surround Speakers CENTER FRONT C R L RED WHITE GREEN SURROUND SUB WOOFER R GRAY L BLUE PURPLE SW SPEAKERS KERS 8 16Ω ...

Page 14: ...tic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antennais for use indoors Place it as far as possible from the receiver TV set speaker cords and power cord and adjust the direction for best reception FM indoor antenna The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only For stable signalreception we recommend using an outdoorantenna ...

Page 15: ...ords 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 Connecting the system control Setting up the system SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver Automatic Operation W...

Page 16: ...lti fi keys to select OTHERS and press the SETUP key again The subwoofer setting indication SUBW ON appears 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi fi keys to select the appropriate subwoofer setting 1 SUBW ON Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON 2 SUBW OFF Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF The initial setting is SUBW ON When the setting SUBW OFF is selected the front speakers ar...

Page 17: ...RR NML appears 0 Use the MULTI CONTROLknob or Multi fikeysto 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 2 SURR LRG large Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver 3 SURR OFF Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF You are advised to sel...

Page 18: ...ected a component connected to the CD DVD VIDEO 2 or DVD 6CH jacks make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used 8 Selecting M D TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD TAPEjacks The initial factory setting is TAPE To change the source to MD follow the steps below 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE 2 Hold d...

Page 19: ...r is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode Press the Loudness key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON To cancel Pressthe Loudnesskey again so that the LOUDNESS indicator goes off M uting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers Press the MUTE key To cancel Pressthe MUTEkey again so that the MUTE indicator goesoff MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control kn...

Page 20: ...e other than MD TAPE you want to record 2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record 3 Start playback then start recording Recording video 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the video source other than VIDEO 1 you want to record 2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source 3 Start playback then start recording Recording may not be normal ...

Page 21: ...ion is tuned automatically Manual tuning Turn the knob press the key to select the desired station AM or FM indicator appears in the display AUTO indicator lights up in the display Frequency display TUNED is displayed when a station is received ST lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds If more than 5 seconds elapse press the MEMORY key again Blinks f...

Page 22: ... Call key does the following Holding down the P Call or key lets you skip through the presets receiving each preset station at 0 5 second intervals Receiving preset stations 4 TUNER Numeric keys 1Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source 2Enter the number of the preset station you w ant to receive up to 40 Press the numeric keys in the following order For 15 press 0 5 For 20 press 0 0 If y...

Page 23: ...y to provide a new sense of spatiality directionality and articulation of sounds from Dolby Surround encoded sources such as video and Laserdisc software marked This is achieved with an intelligent built in feedback logic design a matrix surround decoding and the decoding of stereo full bandwidth surround outputs The PRO LOGICII modes programmed into this receiver are MOVIE MUSIC and PRO LOGIC The...

Page 24: ... decaying elements of sound echoing in various places The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to create reverberation without spoiling the sound quality of the original signal DTS mode The DTS multi channel audio format is available on CD LD and DVD software DTSis astrictly digital format and cannot be decoded inside most CD LD or DVD players For this reason if you attempt t...

Page 25: ...f available channels 3 Adjust the volume Notes Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting some listening modes cannot be selected When playback is started the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital To enjoy Dolby Digital surround as well as all the other listening modes from a single component be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible sour...

Page 26: ...nges as follows Note that some items are not displayed in certain modes 1 C center speaker level adjustment 2 SR right surround speaker level adjustment 3 SL left surround speaker level adjustment 4 SW subwoofer level adjustment 5 INPUT input level adjustment analog mode only 6 NIGHT midnight mode ON OFF Dolby Digital mode only 7 PANORAMA Panorama mode ON OFF 8 DIMENSION Dimension adjustment 9 CEN...

Page 27: ...led from right to left 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi fi keys to select PANORAMA ON or OFF 1 ON PANORAM A mode is ON 2 OFF PANORAM A mode is OFF Dimension mode Pro Logic II M usic mode only When listening to music with certain recordings you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode 1 Pressthe SOUND key repeatedly until DIMENSION a...

Page 28: ...a number of different models certain codes may not work with some models Also certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model Searching for your code If your component does not respond after trying all the codes listed for your component or if your component is not listed at all try searching for your code For example to search for a code for your TV 1 Pressthe TVke...

Page 29: ...lear the re assignmentandresetthe remote control toits original operation mode 1 Pressand hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinkstwice then release the Remote Setup key 2 Press the numeric key to enter 9 9 2 3 Press the VID2 key twice When a re assignment is done the LED will blink twice to confirm your choice At that time you will need to program the remote control in order to control the ...

Page 30: ...180 0800 NAD 0156 0166 0178 NEC 0019 0030 0056 0497 NTC 0092 Nikko 0030 0092 0178 0802 Noblex 0804 Onwa 0180 Optimus 0154 0166 0250 0802 0812 0815 Optonica 0093 Setup code chart TV Setup codes Manufacturer Setup Codes AOC 0019 0030 Admiral 0093 0463 Adventura 0800 Aiko 0092 Aiwa 0701 0800 0802 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Apex Digital 0748 0765 0767 Asha 0804 Audi...

Page 31: ...0 Sylvania 0030 0054 0171 0800 0818 0903 Symphonic 0171 0180 0800 TMK 0056 0178 0804 TNCi 0017 Tandy 0093 Teac 0800 Technics 0051 0250 Technol Ace 0179 Manufacturer Setup Codes Techwood 0051 0056 Teknika 0016 0019 0054 0056 0060 0092 0150 0179 0180 0800 0802 Telefunken 0056 Thomas 0800 Toshiba 0060 0154 0156 0901 0906 1256 Totevision 0802 0804 Unitech 0804 Vector Research 0030 Victor 0053 Videomag...

Page 32: ...0209 American High 0035 Bell Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121 0184 0209 Canon 0035 Carver 0081 Craig 0047 Curtis Mathes 0035 0060 0162 0760 Daewoo 0045 Denon 0042 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0043 0121 0184 0209 Fisher 0047 0104 Fuji 0033 0035 GE 0035 0060 0760 HI Q 0047 Harman Kardon 0081 Hitachi 0042 Hughes Network 0042 Systems JVC 0067 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035 MEI 0035 MGA 0043 Magnavox 0035 0039 0081 0563 Mar...

Page 33: ...hite Westinghouse 0209 XR 1000 0035 Zenith 0033 0039 0209 Basic remote control operations for other components Component Setup Codes CD 1338 MD 1339 Cassette deck 1340 Setup code chart Setup codes for Kenwood components with System Control connection CD and M D players Setup codes DTV decoders Setup codes Receiver Setup codes Cassette deck Setup codes Manufacturer Setup Codes Kenwood 1570 Manufact...

Page 34: ... R C Po w e r T V Pow e r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Dimmer Tune Tune Band Setup Top Menu Auto Info Flip Loudness Listen Mode Input Mode Sound Tone TV VOL Mute 4 VOL CH Menu Disc Sel Input Sel OSD Guide Return Exit Page TV Mute Disc Skip Last A B 10 100 Multi Multi P Call P Call Enter TV AUX POWER RCVR VID2 VID1 DVD 6CH CD DVD MD TAPE TUNER TV Input Bass Boost Remote Setup Active EQ 7 Stop 100 Select tra...

Page 35: ...n Mode Input Mode Sound Tone TV VOL Mute 4 VOL CH Menu Disc Sel Input Sel OSD Guide Return Exit Page TV Mute Disc Skip Last A B 10 100 Multi Multi P Call P Call Enter TV AUX POWER RCVR VID2 VID1 DVD 6CH CD DVD MD TAPE TUNER TV Input Bass Boost Remote Setup Active EQ Numeric keys 2 Display CH Channel Cursor up fi Cursor down Cursor left Cursor right TV Power TV VOL TV Mute Menu Guide Enter Exit Las...

Page 36: ...d Setup Top Menu Auto Info Flip Loudness Listen Mode Input Mode Sound Tone TV VOL Mute 4 VOL CH Menu Disc Sel Input Sel OSD Guide Return Exit Page TV Mute Disc Skip Last A B 10 100 Multi Multi P Call P Call Enter TV AUX POWER RCVR VID2 VID1 DVD 6CH CD DVD MD TAPE TUNER TV Input Bass Boost Remote Setup Active EQ Numeric keys Select tracks SRC Power Source power Cursor up fi Cursor down Cursor left ...

Page 37: ...PEAKERS switches are set to OFF Speaker cords are short circuited The speaker cord is disconnected The surround speaker cords and or the center speaker cord is disconnected A surround mode has not been activated The surround and or center volume controls are set to the minimum level There are many possible causes for this problem depending on the type of DVD player used The input mode is set to di...

Page 38: ...tte deck The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the component you wish to control Remedy Register a setup code at the respective input s Press the any of the Input Selector keys to select the appropriate operation mode Replace with new batteries Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range Connect properly referring to Setting up the system Place the tape or...

Page 39: ...to 20 kHz with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion FTC 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 VIDEO section VIDEO inputs outputs VIDEO composite 1 Vp p 75Ω S VIDEO inputs outputs S VIDEO ...

Page 40: ...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 Model_____________________ Serial Number_____________________ ...

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