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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-705 VR-715 KRF-V5070D KRF-V4070D KRF-V5570D 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 recommends 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 key on the remote control.
IR (InfraRed) remote control In addition to the basic receiver opeations, this IR remote control supplied can also operate Kenwood cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player which are connected using the system control cords. This remote control can also control Kenwood DVD players directly without using the DVD players’...
Names and functions of parts Main Unit Speaker indicator MUTE indicator CLIP indicator TONE indicator LOUDNESS indicator 96kHzfs indicator POWER STANDBY STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY ON ⁄ STANDBY SPEAKERS ON ⁄ OFF DIMMER POWER ACTIVE EQ PHONES For VR-705/ 1 POWER ON/OFF key (For KRF-V5070D/V4070D/V5570D) Use to turn the main power ON/OFF.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0626) (VR-705/KRF-V4070D/V5570D) and (RC-R0625) (VR-715/ KRF-V5070D) 1 Numeric keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets.
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 U.S.A. and Canada Australia Other countries SYSTEM CONTROL jacks 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 Shape of AC outlets To AC wall outlet...
Video inputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) Video deck Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords) DVD player or LD player DVD player or LD player For VR-705/ KRF-V4070D/ V5570D only PLAY IN VIDEO 2 Audio inputs and outputs Audio IN/OUT...
(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)
Front Speakers Left Center Speaker FRONT CENTER WHITE GREEN SPEAKERS (8 VR-715/KRF-V5570D SPEAKERS (8-16 ) Right Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers) SURROUND GRAY BLUE SPEAKERS (8-16 ) VR-705/KRF-V5070D/KRF-V4070D SURROUND WOOFER GRAY BLUE PURPLE Left Sub woofer...
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.
8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select the appropriate 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 1 FULL RANGE : For selected Kenwood speaker – for example, KS-207HT. 2 2WAY 2SPKR : For selected Kenwood speaker – for example, KS-307HT.
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Preparing for surround sound 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 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. 2 SURR LRG (large) : Large surround speakers are connected to the receiver.
Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. POWER SPEAKERS ON/STANDBY ON/OFF (VR-705/715) POWER AUTO INPUT SELECTOR ON/OFF (KRF-V5070D/ V4070D/ V5570D) Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY (for VR-705/715) or POWER ON/OFF and ON/ STANDBY...
Normal playback Adjusting the sound SPEAKERS ON/OFF ACTIVE EQ PHONES MULTI CONTROL BASS BOOST MUTE Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the TONE mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or keys to select TONE ON/OFF.
Recording Recording audio (analog sources) INPUT SELECTOR Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (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 “VIDEO1”) you want to record.
Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Tuning radio stations MULTI CONTROL BAND AUTO INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL TUNING 1 / ¡ AUTO Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or TUNER key to select the tuner.
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Numeric keys Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to “40”). Press the numeric keys in the following order: For “15”, press ...
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.
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Ambience effects DTS mode The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVD software. DTS is a strictly digital format and cannot be decoded inside most CD, LD or DVD players. For this reason, if you attempt to listen to DTS encoded software through the analog output of your new CD, LD or DVD player, you will experience digital noise in most cases.
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 ( For VR-715/KRF-V5070D only) 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.
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Ambience effects 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 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” sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode.
DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1 : DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-R7030, DVF-3530, DV-402, DV-5900, DV5700, DVF-R9050, DVF-J6050, DV-505, DV-503, DV-502, DVF-3550, DVF-3050, DVF-R4050, DVF-605, DV-6050, DVF-R5060, DVF-3060, DVF-3060K, DV-705, DVF-R5070 and DVF-3070.
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, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations.
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 Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote.
... 50 W + 50 W 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).