User manual KENWOOD VR-616

[. . . ] AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-606 VR-616 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. 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. ). [. . . ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "AUX" "TUNER" "CD/DVD" "TAPE" or "MD" "VIDEO 1" "VIDEO 2" "DVD/6CH" Selecting MD/TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. To change the source to "MD", follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select "TAPE". · To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 2. 2Start playback from the selected source. 3Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME +/- keys to adjust the volume. Setting the speaker status The speaker indicator lights up. Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF key to switch the speakers ON or OFF. 17 EN Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the LOUDNESS mode (remote control only) SPEAKERS ON/OFF CINEMA EQ VOLUME CONTROL You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music's richness. The adjustment can be made when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the LOUDNESS setting ON. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the "LOUDNESS" indicator goes off. PHONES MULTI CONTROL MUTE Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. MUTE Joystick (MULTI CONTROL 5/) LOUDNESS TONE CINEMA EQ VOLUME + / ­ To cancel BASS BOOST Press the MUTE key again so that the "MUTE" indicator goes off. · MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control knob. Adjusting the TONE (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to select TONE ON/ OFF. CINEMA EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when you switch CINEMA EQ ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback. "CINEMA EQ" will scroll across the display. 3 Press the TONE key for the following displays. 3 TREB : Select this to adjust the high frequency range. · When CINEMA EQ is turned ON, subwoofer re-mix's function will also be effective. · If REC MODE is ON or TREBLE's level is -6 or below, CINEMA EQ function will not be available. To cancel Press the CINEMA EQ key again so that the "CINEMA EQ" indicator goes off and displays "OFF". · When CINEMA EQ is turned OFF, the setting will remain until the next selection is made. 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the sound quality. · The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10 to +10 in 2 steps increment. · The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. · If CINEMA EQ is turned ON, TONE function will not be available. Listening with headphones 1 Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF key so that the speaker indicator goes off. Make sure the SP indicator is turned OFF. Once-touch low frequency emphasis (BASS BOOST) (remote control only) You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo modes. · Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting. · This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or ambience effects adjustment mode. · If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES Switching back the previous setting Press the BASS BOOST key again. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOLUME keys to adjust the volume. 18 EN Recording Recording audio (analog sources) 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode. 2 A-REC : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording. 3 M-REC : The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode. [. . . ] 550 mV / 47 k Output level / impedance TAPE REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 5 V / 2. 2 k Tone control BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±10 dB (at 100 Hz) TREBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±10 dB (at 10 kHz) Loudness control VOLUME at -30dB level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]