Kenwood 1070VR User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
1070VR
1060VR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for two models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on 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
ordor to offectivoly uc the romote control it ic important te road the operating inetructione and obtain
a proper understanding of the remote contro! and how to switch its operation modes (ete.}.
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
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1070VR/1080VR (En/K)
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada
*Other countries
» AC 120 V only
. AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
*
AC
voltage
selection
AC
voltage
selector
switch
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 Move switch lever to
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the tah Scans
setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it or other pointed tool
must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direc-
tion,
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR CLECTNIC SIIOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
[caution |
RISK OF ELECT
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL. WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED 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 USER TO THE PRESENCE OF
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN TIL LITCRATUNE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.
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 carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1) Remote control unit (1)

1070VR/1060VR (En/K)
Getting started
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FM DE- -EMPHASIS/CHANNEL ‘SPACE (Except for U S. A. and Canada
Connecting audio components .
Connecung video cornponents .
Connecting the system control ..
Connecting the speakers...
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Recording audio
Recording video
Listening to radio broadcasts .
Tuning radio stations ..
Tuning radio stations iy ‘frequency (DIRECT tuning}
Presetting radio stations .
Receiving preset stations
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL}
Normal playback
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Sound modes
Surround play 27
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Getting the most from your remote control
Registering setup codes for other components
Operating other components .
Changing (confirming) the perstiotk node.
Preparing for automatic operations (MACRO play)
Executing an automatic operation...
Setup code correlation...
FutureSet upgrade option (1070VR only}
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4070VA/1060VR [En/K}
True home theater sound
This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select
a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! (26,
Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo
This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked Di) [peta surrounn
The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built in directivity enhancer circuit to control the Left, Center, Right and Surround éhannel
audio signals and reproduce a real sense of sound motion .
The 3 STEREO mode uses the directivity enhancer circuit to provide proper acoustic positioning and a real sense of sound
motion even when only the front and center speakers are used
New DSP surround modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fieids, like
"ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB" and "STADIUM", to add the “proconco” accociated with an arona, jazz club or ctadium to tho original
signal. It is compatible with almost any kind of program source.
Universal IR (infraRed) remote control
In addition to the basic receiver operations, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your
remote controllable audio and video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you
have cennoctod. (Be
Dual IR emitters
This ramoate contral has twolR amittere ane ta send cammanas ina straight line aver lang distances, allowing yauto eantrat
the receiver and your other components from farther away; and one for wide dispersion of commands in a closer proximity,
for near-field operation even when the remote control is not pointed directly at the respective component. +2)
MACRO play
The MACRO function lets you perform a series of operations automatically, like turning ON the power of the receiver and
connected components, switching the input selectors, and starting playback. (Be sure to register your components before
starting the macro set up procedure.) ~(34) +(36)
FutureSet, automatic update feature (1070VR only)
This function lets you update the remote control so it can operate new components which do not appear in the setup code
list at the end of the manual. Therefore, the remote control will always be compatible. ~(38)
New TRAITR transistor adopted in the final stage
Auew TRAITR ansisiu: which features superivn teriperalure Uatkiny cliciauleriptivs has beer adupled in Ure final plage
of the power amplifier block. This new TRAITR transistor combines a temperature compensation resistor with an emitter
resistor and final transistor to provide ideal temperature compensation characteristics and minimize distortion caused by
temperature variations.
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1070VR/1080VR [En/K)
How to use this manual
This manual is divided in to four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Other.
Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor.
We've tried to make setting up your system as easy as possible. However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video
components, connecting the system can be fairly complex.
Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver.
Remote Control
Shows you how to operate the various functions available from the remote control
We've designed this remote contro! to integrate your entire audio/video system and let you operate ail of your entertainment components
—your TV, VCR, LD player, CD player, etc. Remember that before you can use the remote contro! to operate these components, they
must be registered with a proper setup code.
Other
Includes additional information such as; a list of setup codes for registering your other components, a troubleshooting guide,
specifications, and a reference guide to the remote operations available for registered components.

Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display
SURROUND
indicator
Band indicators |
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1070VR/1060VR (En/K)
M.INPUT indicator
(1070VR only)
DSP indicator
— MEMORY indicator
Speaker indicators
‘ONaTaNOOY
Faw vist,
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@ POWER key ~(i8]
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY
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© STANDBY indicator
@ LEVEL indicator -(aZ]
Lights when the level of the signal being
‘input is too hiah
© MUTE indicator -g)
@ LOUDNESS key —~Hk:
Use to activate the frequency weighting
network,
@ STEREO key ~-Bh
Use to cancel the surround mode.
@ PRO LOGIC key -2E
Use to turn on the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
mode.
© DOLBY 3 STEREO key -2ze
Use to turn on the DOLBY 3 STEREO
mode.
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About the STANDBY indicator
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3 STEREO indicator
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$.DIRECT indicator
AUTO indicator
-—|— STEREO indicator
TUNED indicstor
LOUDNESS indicator
@ DSP key -22
Use to turn on, or switch, the DSP mode.
@ INPUT SELECTOR knob -GR
Use to select the input sources.
@ VOLUME CONTROL knob
@ PHONES jack
Use for headphone listenina.
@ SPEAKERS A/B keys
Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF.
@ DIRECT key -BE
Use to tune radio stations directly by nu-
merical input.
© MEMORY key -BE
Use to store radio stations in the preset
memory.
@ AUTO key -Z
Use to select the auto tuning mode.
@ BAND key EE
Use to select the broadcast band.
PUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL
® TUNING keys ~ 23)
Use to tune in radio broadcasts.
@ BASS key -an)
Use when adjusting the bass tone.
@ TREBLE key —(2]
Use when adjusting the treble tone.
@ LEVEL CONTROL kevs -Ga)
Use to adjust the level of the selected
tone
@ DIMMER key
Use to adjust the brightness of the display.
@® CENTER MODE key L14.
Use to select the center mode
@ MUTE key ~(ig)
Use to mute the sound.
@ SOURCE DIRECT key ~e
@ AV AUX jacks ~(i0)
This unit has a STANDBY indicatar When the STANDRY indicator is lit, the unit canstimes a small amount of pawer to preserve the
memory. This is called STANDBY mode. This mode also lets you turn the power ON using the remote control.

@ POWER key -B2
Use to turn the receiver on and off.
Use in combination with the Input selector
(AUDIO, VIDEO, or TV} keys and SHIFT key
to turn various components on and off.
@ MACRO key ~ [34]
Ueo in combination with the ALIDIO,
VIDEO, or TV keys to execute a series of
commands automatically (MACRO PLAY}
© VIDEO selector key -Ba
Selects the video inputs (VIDEO 1, VIDEO
2, VIDEO 3, AV AUX) and sets the remote
to operate the component registered at
the respective input.
@ Multi control keys ~(29)
Use To operate (ne selected coniportentt,
@ REC key -(4g)
Use to operate the selected component.
@ TUNING/SKIP key ~a) ~ (43)
Use during the actup procedure te opocify
various settings. Use to operate the tuner
or selected component.
@ SUBWOOFER key ~ (23)
Use in combination with the VOLUME +/-
keys to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
© FUNCTION SHIFT key :
Use in combination with the numeric keys
Wy exewule alternate curmarids.
© Numeric keys ~g)
Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote supplied with the compo-
nent youl are cantrolling
To access the functions printed above the
keys, Press within 3 seconds of pressing
the FUNCTION SHIFT key. Function avail-
ability varies for each component.
@ SHIFT key 13h)
Use in combination with the AUDIO and
VIDEO keys to change the remote contro!
mode without changing the input selector
oF in combination with tho POWER key to
turn on and off components programmed
into the remote:
@ TV selector key -3Q
Sets the remote to operate a TV or cable
box (TV 1, TV 2, CABLE). This key does not
change the input selector on the receiver.
1070VR/1060VR [En/K)
@ AUDIO selector key 2D)
Selects the audio inputs (CD, TAPE/MD.
TUNERA, PIIONO) and sets the remote to
operate the respective KENWOOD audio
component.
Hf you connect audio components from
KENWOOD and other makers to the TAPE/
MD or CD jacks, you can set the remote to
operate these components by registering
the appropriate setup code at the respec-
tive input.
@ GUIDE key -2g
Use to activate the OSD menu functions of
registered components.
@ VOLUME key +78)
Use to adjust the receiver volume
@ MUTE key ~ (9)
Use to temporarily mute the sound.
@ SOUND key -Giz
Use to adiust the bass. treble, and input
level.
@ LISTEN MODE key (22)
Use to select the desired surround mode.
@
SETUP
key
-—4)
Use to adjust the surround setup

1070VR/1060VR (En/K]
Make connections as shown below.
De not connoot the power cord to a wall outlet until all conncetions are completed.
Antenna terminal connections
@ Puch laver @ Insert cord
© Return lever
er TRE CN TET a i i a
AM loop antenna
The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as
possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power
cord, and adjust the direction for best reception
FM indoor antenna
Use an optional antenna adaptor
FM outdoor antenna
FM indoor antenna FM outdoor antenna
The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only. For stable Lead the 75Q coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna
signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. into the room and connect it to the FM 75Q terminal.
Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors.
FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE (Except for USA. and Canada)
The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear Xs
panelis set to the correct setting that prevails in the area to which
the unit is shipped. However, if the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHAN-
NEL SPACE setting is not matched to the area where the unit is
to be used; for instance, when you move from area 1 to area 2 or
———
deollo,
vice versa, desired reception of AM / FM broadcasts is not a ‘ a a
expected. In this case, change the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHAN- 2oig A [a2 tone 200s
NEL SPACE setting in accordance with the area corresponding to
the table. The FM DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same
time.
| Area CHANNEL FM
When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE freq. |DE-EMPHASIS
SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord, then reset the channel U.S.A.. Canada and FM: 100 kHz
space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn the power on. 1 Sauth ‘arhatinan neainttle AM: 10kHz 75 us
2 Other countries Ae 4 ie 50 ps
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4070VR/1080VA [En/K)
Connecting audio components
Make connections as shown below.
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.
Microcomputer malfunction
If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even
though all connections have been made property, reset the
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. — 148)
6CH input (M.INPUT)
(1070VR only}
AUX.6CH.INPUT
SYSTEM CONTROL jacks
For SYSTEM CONTROL connections to
KENWOOD components -Gn
SYSTEM CONTROL
cord
GLB 0s)
© SL 16 X58 SYSTEM CONTROL
— switch
The sound input to AUX.6CH.INPUT
is paired with the video signal input
to VIDEO 2. 210) (2.
Graphic equalizer -2D
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Record player
Caution regarding placement
(except for U.S.A. and Canada)
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to
leave a space around the unit (from the
Jargest outer dimensions, including pro-
jections) equal to, or greater than shown
below:
Left and right panels. 10 ci, Rear panel. 10
cm, Top panel: 50 cm
7 Cassette deck or
MD recorder
CD player
1. Connect all cords firmly. Loose connections may prevent proper sound transmission or produce noise
ia 2. Be sure to rernove the power cord form Wie AC vullet befure pluygiry ur unplugging any vonnection cords. Plugging / unplugging connection
Notes) cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit.
3. Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of
this unit.

a Connecting vi
Make connections as shown below.
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.
Video deck or video camera
To AC wall outlet
Yellow RCA
pin cord
— VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
T
TV/CABLE tuner
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Video deck
Audio inputs and outputs Video inpute and outputs
(Red and white RCA pin cords) (Yellow RCA pin cords}
* The video signal input to the VIDEO 2 jacke can bo paired with
audio signals input to the AUX.6CH.INPUT. -—-Br