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KENwOOD
AUDIO - VIDEO RECEIVER
VR-2090
VR-2080
KR F-V8881 D
KRF-V7771 D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for four models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales
area.
About the DTS multi-channel audio format
i The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVO software. DTS is a strictly
I digital format and can not be decoded inside most CDo LD or DVD players. For this reason, if you
attempt to
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JR-2CgO/VR 2_RC'/KRF-VB_81 D/_: _IFV7771 D (Fn .'K Befo.. r plj . .ingon.ower _ Caution: Rea_ d this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows U.S.A. and Canada ......................................................... AC 120 V only China ............................................................................... AC220 Vonty *Other countries ............................. AC 110-120/220-240 V switchable *AC voltage selection The AC voltage selecto
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VR 2090/VR-2000/KRFVBB81 D/KRF-V7771 D [En/K) Caution :Read the pages marked ._ carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents ..... . .H....,,. ,., I II II II IIIIIIIII II _._ L'_*_ 3 The description headlines marked with the _ (star) symbols show the shortest way to perform Surround Sound playback, Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 z._ Before applying p
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VR_Q_(_IVR _(_BG/KRF:V_B_'_D/KRF V7771D IF_n/K] DTS DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5,1 digital audio format that provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer/ channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a twide) 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 outpu
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VR-2090iVR-20BOiKRF-V88810/KRF-V? 7710 [En!K] Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes. These _'"_-- modes enable the remote control to perform display operations and control other audlo/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 contro
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VR-2Q90/VR-2OBC]/KRF-Vee81 D/KRF-V7771 OIEniK] Connection of audio comoonents ................... iH IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII II I IIIIII Ill IIIIIII I IIIIqllllllll" I I IIIIIIIIrl IIII!1II _ ! The connected components shown here are given as ex- amples because the available models vary depending on Malfunction of microcomputer marketing areas. If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the Make connections as shown below.
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VR-20£O/VR 2080/KRF-VBBB 1DiKRFW7771D [£niK] Connectionof videocomponents IIIIIII II II1'1 II IIII ' IIM IIIII I IIII I I III IIII III The connected components shown here are given as ex- amples because the available models vary depending on marketing areas, Make connections as shown below, When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related compo- nents, Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are I Atso Audio connect Component the sys
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VR*20_OiVR-208Q/KR_ V88Bl O/KRF V7 7710 {En/K] Make connections as shown below. The digital in jacks can accept either DTS, Dolby Digital {AC-3) or PCM (CD Format) signals (the input signal type is detected automatically). When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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. The connected components are given as examples b
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C Conec the system control .......... :9 Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below. [_] Mode :lets you corrlbine [_. _(_8]. and _ termina s 1"_1 ]El Mode : for [__]E_] terminals only This unt is compatible with both [X58} and ISL161 modes. It comes from the factory set to the [
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V_ 20gQ/VR-2OBO/KRF VB£B 10/K_F-V77710 [FniK] S S eaker eak ctions connections PRE PREOUTconnections OUT, o., "1 The front speaker impedance is variable depending on the area where the unit is sold, Read the note printed on the rear panel of the unit. IIIIHI Connection of O Strip coating. banana plugs [ Spea I K_'_('_ ", t 7 Center Speake! t::::::3d_ O- Pkera A I _,J \_/ [ (U,S.A. and Canada) Loosen. O Secure. • Never short circuit the + %_)_._ and - speaker cords Powered a} • Jf the lef_ and ri
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VR-2090/VR-2080/KRF-V8881D/KRF-V7 7 71D (Era/K} Make connections as shown below, Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Antenna terminal connections O Push lever, O Insert cord. O Return lever. AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied loop antenna is for _se ndoors. Place it as far as possible The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only For stabe e_nal from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, aRd adjust the reception we
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v_q-2oecI/VR-_OaOiKRF-VBB81D/KF_F V777 ! 0 {En/K') "_ The remote control unit provided with this unit can be used Preparation to control the components as a system by utilizing a com- mercially available infrared control unit or wired control To remote control the components in your AV room as a system, unit. make preparations such as the operations described in "Install- By installing the IR RECEIVER and speakers in an other room, ing the remote control transceiver", "Making connections to anot
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For VR-2090 VR-20£O/VR-2OBO/KRF-VB881 OiKRF-V77710 JEn/Ki B The following connections allow you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area - (Room B). The monitor TV can be connected directly to the SECOND ROOM PRE OUT VIDEO jack. To connect the speakers, use either of the connections described below. To select the input and adjust the volume (etc.) for your other area (Room B), set the remote control to the Room B operation mode. SECOND ROOM PRE OUT c
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..m , nllllll i i iiiiii I ,,,iii i n K_N_OOO + 1 ( I, I F ""; r + + • + jt ' + +o 0 POWER key Indicators _) VIDEO input jack (U.S.A+, U,S+Military and Canada) CLIP INDICATOR : Connect the composite video output (RCA) Press to switch power ON and OFF. isck of an AV component. Lights when the input is clipped during O POWER key analog to digital signal conversion, -_ _AUDIO (L, R) input jacks DOLBY DIGITAL : (Except for US+A,, U.S.MilRaq/and Canada) Cortnect the audio output (RCA) jacks of an AV
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VR-2090/VIR-2080/KRF.V88131 DiKRF V7771 O |En/K] Turning the power on for the first time O Check that all of the connections have been made properly. _) Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. 0 Push the Power key on the front panel. (Except for U.S.A., U.S. Military and Canada} Q Press the ON/STANDBY key on the front panel. Switching the display mode (DISPLAY MODE key) Use the following procedure to switch the mode of the main unit display. O Press the DISPLAY MODE key. Each press switches
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VR-20£O/VR-2080! KRF-Ve8B 1O/KRF-V7771 D (En/K) Controlsand indicators The Remote Control unit provided with the Receiver can also control KENWOOD MD recorder, cassette decks, CD player, DVD player and LD player which are connected to it through system control cords, For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components. Infrared _J_ RC : system Perform "Model Type Setup" of the RC before using it. The following menu display ap- pears after the batteries
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Settin up theRCaccordinqto yourreceiver Perform the following procedure after inserting batteries for Low battery alarm the first time or when the remote control back-up data has been lost. When the alarm message appears to indicate that the Preparations remaining power is low, re- place all the batteries with • Press the POWER key and ON/STANDBY key of the main unit to new ones. t._m it ON, Wth some models sold in certain areas, simply pressing the ON/STANDBY key turns the unit ON Model TypeSet
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VR 20£O/VR 2080/KRF-VBB81 O!KRF-V77710 {En/KI The remote control unit is given with a hierarchical structure so that it can display a large number of functions. For instance, the menu screen for use in setup can be accessed from the menu screen as shown below. 0 To dispJay the "Main Menu" Screen containing the "Setup" menu screen, first select the "Main Menu" icon from the fixed segments, I"'Lstn M_ The "Main Menu" screen includes the "Lstn Mode" (Lis[en Mode), "Sound", "Function" and "Setup" me
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