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. ). [. . . ] Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected. 7 Press the SET UP key to exit the SET UP mode. Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source of which the input level you want to adjust. · You can store a separate input level for each input source. The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being ouput. 2 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the "INPUT" indication appears. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Joystick to adjust the input level. · If you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening to music, the settings referred to on this page are also changed. · If the speaker setting selects are OFF, the speaker level settings are reset. The receiver enters the mode for inputting the distance to the speakers. 4 For MANUAL selection, press the SET UP key each time to select the speaker channel. · The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight seconds. · The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: 0dB, -3dB, and -6dB. (The initial setting is 0dB. ) 4 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication. 16 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Listening to a source component VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKERS ON/OFF POWER ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR AUTO INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR 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 key. VOLUME + / ­ INPUT SELECTOR Selecting the input mode If you have selected 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. 7 1Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. 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. 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 down the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. · The source indication changes to "MD". · 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. [. . . ] 87. 5 MHz ~ 108. 0 MHz Usable sensitivity (MONO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 3 µV (75 )/ 13. 2 dBf (75 kHz DEV. , SINAD 30 dB) 50dB quieting sensitivity STEREO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 µV (75 )/ 40. 2 dBf Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) MONO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 5% (71. 2 dBf input) STEREO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]