Kenwood 106VR User manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
106VR
105VR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features i
(functions) may differ depending on country and sales area. I
B60-2983-00 @) (K, P, Y) iMCi
98/12 11 10 987654321 97/12 11 10 987654321

Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
10BVR/105VH (En)
zL Caution: Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
AC120 V only Europe and U.K. . A C 230 M only
AC 240 V only China and Russia . A C 220 \f only
^_ ^Other countries . A C 110 120/220 240 Vswitchable
*AC voltage selection
US A. and Canada
Australia .
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting
the power cord to your AC outlet, maKe sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your (me voltage If not, it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused Dy excessive line voltage
due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
AC voltage selector switch
Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
^OfOty precautions a caution: Head this section carefujly to ensure sate operation.
WARNING ; TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THi^^^^^^
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
A
CAUTION
i
RISK OF ELECTRC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALI¬
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
THE LIGHTNING FLASH \A'ITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN¬
TENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN
THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage
If your unit IS damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay.
Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the earner for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the
original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit m the future.
Accessories

-tOeVR/IOSVH (En)
Special features
DOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STEREO
The surround system reproduces video software programs carrying the [H locMavuroacj mark with similar acoustic effects to movie
theaters.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode controls the audio signals of the Front Left/Right, Center and Rear surround channels using the built-in
directivity enhancer circuit to reproduce the feeling of sound motions very realistically.
The DOLBY 3 STEREO mode can reproduce the motions of sound even when only the front and center speakers are used, by providing proper
acoustic position using the directivity enhancer circuit.
SRS 3D Stereo
The SRS (Sound Retrieval System) is an innovative system simulating a 3-dimensional sound space, which features clearly improved
feelings of depth, sound field extension and acoustic image positioning as well as a widened listening area.
Contents
Ceution: Read the pages marked ^ carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Before applying power .
A\ Before applying power . .
d\ Safety precautions .
Special features .
System connection .
Connections of Audio and Video components .
About the system control connections .
Connections of speakers .
Connections of antenna .
FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch .
Controls and indicators .
Operation of remote control unit .
Playing music .
Sound adjustment functions .
Recording .
Broadcast Reception . .
Receiving broadcast stations .
Receiving radio stations by specifying its frequency ..
Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset) .
Receiving a preset station .
Receiving all preset stations in order (PCALL) .
Operation of video components .
Playback of videotape .
Recording of video source (VIDEOS -* ■ VIDEO!) .
Presence play .
Adjustments for surround play .
Surround play .
SRS 3D Stereo (Sound Retrieval System) .
In case of difficulty .
Specifications .
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1D6VR/105VR (En)
Make connection 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
completed.
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the micro¬
computer referring to "In case of difficulty". -
OUT
Video deck 1, cassette deck 1
or MD recorder

Ab out the syste m c on tr ol c o nnections
1D6VR/105VR (En)
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (possible when the system control mode
matches)
Lets you operate source components with the system remote
supplied with this unit.
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component the input
selector on this unit switches to that component automatically.
(Except TAPE 2 )
Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when
recording from CD, MD. [
SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]
The system control mode can be switched over easily with the
following operation.
O Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet
© Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel to the desired
position.
SYSTtM
CONTBOL
(O)
[ operation does not affect the items stored in memory
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1 Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced
cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit
3. Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit

106VR/105VR (En]
Connection of speakers
Powerd Center speaker
sub-woofer (8ti ~
Speaker system
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SUB
WOOFER a B I 1
PREOUT IJ
The illustration shows terminal ©11©
the 106VR model.
Surround speakers
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The SUB WOOFER PRE OUT terminal is provided for
the 106VR only.
O Push leverf
Q Insert cord.
O Return lever.
• Never short-circuit the + and • speaker cords. For the symptom and remedy when a speaker cord is shorted,
• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes unnatural with
ambiguous acoustic image positioning Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
• Connect a sub woofer if you want to enhance the bass sound The connected sub-woofer should be a power sub-woofer with a built-in amp.

FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory anjenna is for temporary indoor use only For stable signal
recept'On we recommend using an outdoor antenna Remove the indoor
antenna if you connect one outdoors
FM outdoor antenna connection
Lead the 75 il coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna
the room and connect it to the FM 75 Q terminal,

FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
The FM DE-EMPHASiS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel is
set to the correct setting that prevails m the area to which the unit is
shipped^ However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting
IS not matched to the area where the unit is to be used: for instance,
when you moved from area 1 to area 2 or vice versa, desired reception
of AM / FM broadcasts is not expected. In this case, change the FM DE¬
EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE setting m accordance with the area
corresponding to the table The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at
the same time
• When Changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord of the amplifier then
reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn
the power on
1 Area
_
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
FM DE¬
EMPHASIS
1
U S.A., Canada,
Hawaii, South
American countries
FM: 100kHz
AM: 10kHz
75 ps
2
Other countries
FM: 50kHz
AM: 9kHz
50 ps

MEMORY :’'niCato'
©POWER key
Press to svvitcf' toe cower ON and OFF
©STANDBY indicator
©SRS 3D indicator
Liorts whe'": tne SRS 3D system is ON,
©SPEAKERS indicator
LigMs wlier the SL'eakers are ON
©STEREO key - _24
Pi'ess to torr; tne Surround mode OFF
©DOLBY PRO LOGtC key - .22
O DOLBY 3 STEREO key ^ 24
©SRS 3D key 25
©INPUT SELECTOR knob
Rotate to select tne iriout source
©VOLUME CONTROL knob
©PHONES jack
Plug hcaaphones into this lacir
©AUTO key
Press to select the tuning mode from the
auto tuning and manual tuning modes, —jl.
Press and hold the AUTO key for more than
2 seconds to switen tne VIDE01 display to
anothe-' input display, - . 1 ^
©SPEAKERS key
Press to turn tne speakers ON and OFF
©DIRECT key - js!
press when tuning a broadcast station by'
entering the digits of its frequencies
©MEMORY key - jg
Press w'hen registering a broadcast sta¬
tion in the preset memory,
©Numeric keys (1 to 0, +10)
©BAND key -J 7
Press to swiicn the broadcasting band
©DISPLAY key
Press to switch the displayed information
between the surround mode display and
input selector display
Press and hold the DISPLAY key for more
than 2 seconds to switch the display bright¬
ness,
©TUNING keys { v / A) - jX
Press to select a radio station.
©TAPE 2 MONITOR key
Press to monitor the sound being re¬
corded, etc
©N.B. key -3^
Press to compensate for the insuffi¬
ciency in the base sound.
©P.CALL keys ( V, a)
Press to select one of the preset sta¬
tions.
©SOURCE DIRECT key
Press to listen to The source sound with
a higher sound quality
About the STANDBY indicator
Th's sta rpflfrp? n .r m h a ^ , ihdi.a^es tnat a small amount of current is supplied to back up the internal memory of the unit
® ^ standoy mode of tne unit In th.s mode, the power of the unit can be switched ON from the remote control unit
Wren the u- t is not to be used for a long penod of tmte, uno ug the power co'd fmm the power outlet.

Names of keys and their functions
The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also control KENWOOD cassette decks MULTIPLE rn m
Numeric keys
Used as tre numeric keyset the input sou'ce
co""'Oonen: bemg selected
INPUT keys
P'ess to select the input.
Not^
Tne AV AUX key cannot be used
With the 106VR and lOBV/R
CENTER MODE key - 2 ? ,
Press to select the center' mode n the
DOLBY P.RO LOGIC surround mode
f SETUP key T^ ^2
I Press to set uo tne balance or surround oiay
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POWER key
Press to switch ON/OFF the power of this
unit as well as the KENWOOD components
connected to it through system control cords
Refer to the remote control key corre¬
spondence table on the next page.
MUTE key
Press to mute sound temporarily.
VOLUME CONTROL keys
Press to adjust the volume
LISTEN MODE key
Press to select the type of the surround
mode
LEVEL CONTROL keys -J3 «_22
V y r
Press to adjust the tone or during setup of
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the sur'ound mode
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SOUND key
Press to adjust the tone