Kenwood KR-V8080 User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
KR-V8080
KR-V7080
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for two models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and
Sales area.
B60-2485-00 CH) (K, P, C, M, X, Y) ‘MC!
97/12 1110987654321 96/121110987654321

Before applying po ed & Ay Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
KR-VBO80/KR-V7080
(En)
,
Before
applying
power
ae are designed for operation as follows.
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*AC voltage selection AC voltage selector switch
; AC 110 AC 220. AC 1170- AC 220V- AC 230
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the 120 - 240V. 120V- 240
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
line
voltage.
lf
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
accordance
with
the
fol-
fowing
direction,
Note: : 8600068 | re |
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line _GGOOSSOOSE es
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool,
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK {OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
DONOT OREN. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 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
shipp:ng 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
So TE EE a
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1} AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand {1}
Batteries (R6/AA) {2} *AC piug adaptor (1) # esde adeptine bluganihe
power cord to the shape of
the wall outlet. (Accessory
only for regions where use is
necessary.)

KR-VBOBO /KR-V708G [Ee}
Special features
DOLBY PRO LOGIC & DOLBY 3 STEREO
The
surround
system
reproduces
video
software
programs
carrying
the
[X)[cauvsumoun}
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.
DSP LOGIC & DSP presence
The
DSP
LOGIC
mode
adds
presence
sound
components
obtained
from
the
DSP
(Digital
Signal
Processor)
to
the
signals
output
from
the
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
(Left,
Center,
Right
and
Surround
channels),
allowing
movie
software
programs
to
be
played
with
a
similar
feeling
of
presence
to
movie
theaters
ina
listening
room
in
home.
The
DSP
presence
mode
adds
presence
sound
components
obtained
from
the
DSP
to
the
original
source
signals,
allowing
music
source
entertainment
with
the
feeling
of
presence
in
an
arena,
stadium
or
jazz
club
in
a
listening
room
at
home.
MACRO
PLAY
&
PRESET
REMOTE
CONTROL
Complicated
preparations
of
the
video
components
including
the
moniter
TV
are
required
before
playing
video
software.
The
convenient
MACRO
PLAY
function
is
capable
of
storing
the
preparatory
operation
steps
of
these
components
in
the
remote
control
unit,
so
that
simply
pressing
the
MACRO
key
allows
to
prepare
the
video
components
making
them
ready
for
instant
enjoyment.
Also,
the
set-up
codes
of
the
video
components
can
be
preset
in
the
remote
control
unit
so
that
it
can
be
used
as
a
preset
remote
control
unit
for
operating
the
desired
video
components.
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Caution
:
Read
the
pages
marked
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carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Before
applying
power
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the
surround
effects
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and
DSP
presence
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Applied
functions
of
the
remote
control
unit
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Specifications
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System connection
KR-V8080/KA-V70B0 [E7)
,
Connections
of
Audio
and
Video
components
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also
to the mStFUEUON manuals of the relates components: If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
Do
not
plug
in
the
power
lead
until
all
connections
are
though
all
connections
have
been
made
properly,
reset
the
completed. microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. — 36
Malfunction of microcomputer
Shape of AC outlets
Video deck 1
Australia
U.S.A., CANADA and| |
China St 0
Other countries
4
To wall
AC outlet
FRONT SPEAKERS =
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ~..6
Video deck 2 or LD player
PLAY OUT
*Tape deck 2 or
Graphic equalizer
PLAY OUT
System control cord
Tape deck 1
System control cord
*Do not connect system control cord to the cassette deck
connected to the TAPE 2 (MONITOR) jacks.
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 largest outer dimensions includ-
ing projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
System control cord
Turntable
Left and right panels: 10 cm
Rear panel: 10 cm
Top panel: 50 cm

About the system control connections
KR-VBO8D/KR-V7080 (En}
|
Connecting
system
control
cords
after
connecting
a
KENWOOD
audio
component
system
lets
you
take
advantage
of
convenient
| system control operations.
(SLI) Mode: for GLE) terminals only
There
are
two
KENWOOD
system
control
modes.
Make
connections
according
to
the
groups
of
terminal
symbols
shown
below.
‘X88 Mode: lets you combine X¢, (XS, and XS8 terminals
This
unit
is
compatible
with
both
[XS8]
and
[SL16]
modes.
It
comes
from
the
factory
set
to
the
[XS8]
mode.
To
switch
to
the
{SL16]
mode,
follow
the
instructions
in
“SWITCHING
FROM
[XS8]
TO
[SL16]”
below.
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
EXAMPLE: [XS8} mode connections
H control mode.
Receiver
[SL16) [XS8]
!
[SL16] MD Recorder
a |
(SL16} LD Player System
contro!
cord
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR] | Cassette Deck
[SL16] [XS] [XS$8] CD Player
[Xs] Turntable
@
Some
CD
players
and
cassette
decks
are
not
compatible
with
the
[SL16]
system
control
mode.
Be
sure
to
use
the
[XS8]
system
contro}
mode when
making
system
connections
with
equipment
that
is
not
[SL16]
compatible.
e
Some
LD
players
and
MD
players
are
not
system
control
compatible.
You
cannot
make
system
control
connections
to
this
kind
of
equipment.
tions.
If
your
equipment
consists
of
this
kind
of
combination,
please
do
not
connect
any
system
1.
[SL16]
equipment
cannot
be
combined
with
[XR],
[XS],
and
[XS8]
equipment
for
system
opera-
e5
control
cords.
Even
without
system
control
cords,
normal
operations
can
be
carried
out
without
\
a
affecting performance.
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.
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (Except [SL16])
Lets you operate source components with the system re-
mote supplied with this unit.
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from ‘a source component, the in-
put selector on this unit switches to that component auto-
matically. (Except TAPE 2)
Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD, LD, or analog discs.
EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
[SL16) [XS8]
[SL16] LD Player System
control
cord
[SL16] [XS] [XS8) [XR]
stiay atte
SWITCHING
FROM
[XS8]
TO
[SL16]
You can easily change the system control mode with the
following operation. Do this operation after completing all
connections.
Switching to [SL16]: Hold down the AUTO key and
switch the MAIN POWER key
from OFF to ON.
Switching back to [XS8]: Hold down the BAND key and
switch the MAIN POWER key
from OFF to ON,
@ This operation will not affect items stored in the memory.
The system control mode will revert to [XS8] if the
ey unit is not turned on for three consecutive days. If
you would like to make the unit completely (and per-
manentiy) [SL16] compatible, please consult your
nearest retailer or the Kenwood Marketing Depart-
ment.
2.
When
plugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging
/
unplug-
1
Connect
all
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced
Notés
ging
connection
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.
4.
lf
the
system
control
cords
or
audio
cords
are
not
connected
properly,
the
remote
control
or automatic
operation
between
system
components will not work properly.

, Connection of speakers
Speaker system A
KR-VB08O0/KR-V70B0 (En)
Center speaker
(8Q ~ 169)
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
=a P,P
A or @: Aor B:
LESS THAN 822 832 OR MORE
A and B:
89. OR MORE
4 Secure.
R
e@ Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords.
L
Speaker system B
R Rear speaker |
(82 ~ 16Q)
@ lf tne left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes
unnatural with ampiguous 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.
Setting the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
When using the speaker A or speaker B separately
Selector position
Speaker impedance
42,602
82, 16 Q
When using the speaker A and B simultaneously
Selector position
Speaker impedance
8O, 162
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CAUTION: 1to prevent FIRE OR DAMAGE REQUIRING
SERVICE, SET THE IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SWITCH AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
According to the impedance of the speakers used, set the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear panel as shown in the table.
e@ When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to “AorB:
LESS THAN 8, AandB: 82 OR MORE’, it is possible to use
the A and B speakers at the same time.
Therefore, when using the speakers A and B simultaneously, be
sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the “AorB:
LESS THAN 8Q, AandB: 89 OR MORE” position.
e During speaker system connection and operation of the speaker
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR, set the REMOTE POWER key to OFF.

KR-VB8080/KR-V7080 [En]
Connection of antenna
Connection method to each antenna terminal
7: Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever.
AM loop antenna connection AM outdoor antenna connection
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible If the reception ts poor when the AM loop antenna Is used, distrip-
from tne main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and ute a vinyl-coated wire of more than 6 meters outdoors, without
set it to a direction which provides the best reception. disconnecting the loop antenna.
G2
FM7522
GND
FM indoor antenna connection FM outdoor antenna connection
The accessory antenna 1s for temporary indoor use only. For stable Lead the 75 2 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna
signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove into the room and connect it to the FM 75 Q terminal
tne indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors
Use the commercially
available antenna adaptor

FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch
(Except for U.S.A., Canada and Australia)
The FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE switch on the rear panel
is set to the correct setting that prevarls in 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 !s not expected. in
this case, change the FM DE-EMPHASIS / CHANNEL SPACE set-
ting in accordance with the area corresponding to the table. The FM
DE-EMPHASIS is switched over at the same time
e 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
KR-VBOBO/KR-V7080 [En)
OE&-EMPHASIS
CHANNEL SPACE
<
= AM. 10kH2
75u8/ FM 100kHz
A CHANNEL FM DE-
aa
SPACE
freq.
|
EMPHASIS
U.S.A., Canada
‘ : FM: 100kHz
1
Hawaii,
South
75
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FM: 50kHz
AM: 9kHz
AM kHz
S0us/ Fea SOkHe
Other countries

Controls and indicators
SPEAKERS
indicators
Broadcast band ~
indicators
VIDEO 1,2 indicator
KENWOOD
REMOTE POWER
‘ON STANDGY
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6
@REMOTE POWER key
Press to switch over the STANDBY/ON
modes when the MAIN POWER is ON
@ Numeric keys
© STANDBY indicator
ODSP LOGIC indicator
Lights when the DSP LOGIC mode's ON.
GODSP indicator
Lights when the DSP presence mode is
ON
GSTEREO key
Press to cancel the surround modes.
@DSP LOGIC key
O DOLBY PRO LOGIC key
ODOLBY 3 STEREO key
@ DSP key
@INPUT SELECTOR knob
Turn to select the input sources.
@®VOLUME CONTROL knob
STANDBY mode of REMOTE POWER key
Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display,
Surround ae display
3 STEREO indicat
LOUDNESS indicator
LINE STRAIGHT indicator
@MAIN POWER switch
Press to switcn the main power ON/OFF.
@ PHONES jack
Used for headphone listening.
@SPEAKERS A/B keys
Press to select the A and/or B speaker
systems
@ AUTO key
Press to select the auto tuning mode.
@DIRECT key
Press for direct station tuning based on
numerical input.
@ MEMORY key
Press to preset a Station in the memory
@TAPE 2(MONITOR) key
Press to monitor the sound being re-
corded
@ LINE STRAIGHT key
Press to listen to a source with high qual-
ity sound
SURROUND indicator
GBs
KR-VBO080/KR-V708D (En)
Tuning mode
indicator
TAPE 2 indicator
= wie Cae} Reception mode
[ LOUDNESS | EMORY. (TUNED | sal indicator
or
ae indicator
MEMORY indicator
AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER KRVEDBO
@ LOUDNESS key
Press to enhance low frequencies
@ LEVEL MODE (AUDIO, SURROUND)
keys
AUDIO key:
Press when adjusting the tone.
SURROUND key:
Press when adjusting the surround
modes
@ MULTI LEVEL CONTROL key
Press to adjust the tone or surround
mode setting.
@ TUNING keys
Press to tune broadcast stations
@CENTER MODE key
Press to select the center mode in the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround mode.
@BAND key
Press to switch the broadcast band.
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When
the
power
cord
of
this
system
is
plugged
in
to
a
power
outlet
and
the
MAIN
POWER
switch
is
pressed
to
ON,
the
STANDBY
indicator
lights
up
regardless
of
the
REMOTE
POWER
key
setting.
This
indicates
that
a
small
amount
of
current
is
being
supplied
to
the
unit
to
back
up
the
memory
contents.
This
mode
is
referred
to
as
the
Standby
mode.
While
the
STANDBY
indicator
is
lit,
the
power
of
the
system
can
also
be
switched ON/OFF from the remote contro! unit.
nese

Operation of remote control unit
KR-VBOBO/KR-V7080 [Er}
Names of keys and their functions
The
remote
control
unit
provided
with
unit
functions
in
the
following
two
modes
so
that
it
can
be
used
to
control
other
KENWOOD
system
components
as
well
as
video
components
from
other
manufacturers.
KENWOOD component control mode ............ This mode is used to control the KENWOOD source components including cassette decks and a
’ CD player. (The controled components must be connected to this unit through system control
cords. ~ _5_)
Video
component
control
mode..............068
This
mode
allows
to
control
the
basic
operations
of
video
components
from
KENWOOD
as
well
-
as other manufacturers. For details, refer to “ Applied functions of the remote control unit”. ~ 26.
(The set-up codes of these components should be preset to enable their control.}
Some
of
the
keys
act
in
different
ways
depending
on
the
modes
described
above.
Therefore,
be
sure
to
adjust
the
required
mode
before
pressing
these keys.
Model: RC-R0803
Aiea ee control of severa! com Infrared ray system
ress u - a! -
ponents (MACRO PLAY). POWER key
Press ta switch ON/OFF the power: of this
unit as well as the KENWOOD componen:s
' connected to it through system control
| Controlled component selection keys ae cords
| Pressing any of ks nays Inlet the ade MACRO 7}
| comoonent control mode. Press one o
these keys to select the video component | 7 Cearee Nei a cet 7
to be remote controlled | VIDED 1 VIDEO 2 LD CABLE | ENTER key
He Ces ‘ Used to preset the set-un codes of video
[Sgmes a= Soa een ta esas ose sere Ta eseo si components and in tne MACRO PLAY op-
Numeric
keys
"|
G2
25
(2\
S38
eration.
Used as the numeric keys of the input ' !
source component being selected 16 o) ©) @)| Refer to the remote control key corre-
‘ bed. Sow. Sod A} spondence table on the next page.
‘ 1 P.CALL
Controlled component selection keys OC; <=] > OC)
Pressing any of these keys initiate the ' '
KENWOOD component control mode Press es AUTO cure
one of these keys to select the component <=] | a cS VOLUME keys
ren ntroil Y
Ip Bes ete tebonielied ———- TUNING —————+ Press to adjust the volume.
“<Q C Ix
ANY keys rel - Seca Tape a ~~~ aes ~~ RECEIVER |
Press 10 adjust the tone or surround mooe | H Cc) Cc) Cc) Cc) '
setting . Sehr eae
= ' ANY | | VOLUME, MUTE key
: a : Press to mute sound temporarily.
LEVEL MODE keys ne a ie oe
Ir LEVEL MULE =~ -.
AUDIO key ("AUgIQ SURROUND! INPUT MUTE
Press wrer adjusting tne tone ‘Lt lL: Cc] |
; STEREO SunOE YS TEST TONE (Mantra) |
: SURROUND key Cc) Cc) CJ TAPE 2(MONITOR) key
Press wher adjusting the surround Press to monitor the sound being recorded
| modes
TEST TONE key
vy
STEREO key : KENWOOD Press when adjusting the speaker volumes
Press to cancel tne surround modes Sakai Shien UNIT In the surround modes.
SURROUND MODE key
Press to select tne surround mode o* the
receiver unit
INPUT key
Press to select the inputs
Loading batteries
1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3. Close the cover.
e@ Insert two AA-size (R6 / SUM-3) batter-
{es as indicated by the polarity marking.

Operation procedure
p=
==
keys.
operation.
Switch ON the power of the main unit.
2 Select the component to be remote controlled
with one of the controlled component selection
3 Refer to the remote control key correspondence
table below and press the key for the desired
Remote control key correspondence table (For KENWOOD component control mode}
Controlled component
selection key
Operation key
—~ TUNING ———
RECEIVER
P.CALL keys
Recalis preset stations.
AUTO key
Press to select the auto
tuning mode
>/il
(Play/pause key)
{Right key only}
DISC SKIP key
Press to select the disc
to be played.
TUNING keys
Press to tune broadcast |
stations
<<, P|
(Skip key)
BAND key
Press to switch the
broadcast band
Model: RC-R0803
Remote sensor
Infrared ray system
@ (Stop key)
ee nf
<4, > (Play key)
KR-VBOBO/KA-V7OB80 (En:
11
e@ When two operation keys on the remote control unit are pressea
successively, press each key securely reserving an -nterva! af
more than 1 secona for each press
<<, > (Play key)
ll (Pause key)
<«a<—, >>
(Fast Forward/
Rewind keys)
it (Pause key)
<<, >P
(Fast Forward/
Rewind keys)
@ (Record key)
@ (Record key)
@ (Stop key}
@ (Stop key)
Gal
sensor. In such a case, change the system installation position to prevent the malfunction.
1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks. Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries
2.When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light

Playing music
Preparation e Press tne MAIN POWER key to ON
MAIN POWER
=ON OFF QL
i
7 Turn the power ON.
REMOTE POWER
ON/STANDBY “~~
Z. Select the SPEAKERS key setting.
ASPEAKERS B
Nasri
The indicators of the speaker
systems to be used should light up.
3 Select the input source.
INPUT SELECTOR
3.
mmole
(
\
5 Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
To decrease To increase
volume vown up =volume
KR-V8080/KA-V70809 [En}
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
A, B OFF
Sound is not output from the speakers. Use this setting for listening
through headphones, etc
A ON
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A
terminals on the rear panel.
BON
Sound !s output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
terminals on the rear panel
A, B ON
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and
B terminals on the rear panel.
@ When a surround mode is activated while both SPEAKERS A and
B are ON, the SPEAKERS B system is automatically switched off.
lf the SPEAKERS B key ts pressed at this time, the SPEAKERS B
system is switched ON and the SPEAKERS A system Is switched
OFF automatically.
e@ Output to the sub woofer ts not turned off even if you turn off
The input sources are switched in the following order:
The selected source
is displayed.
|-______
1 TUNER (frequency display)
2 PHONG
307
a VI PEGE (LD)
5
6
we Ta es
’ Tabi
TAPE 1 (MIy*
e@ If aKENWOOD LD player or MD recorder connected through
the system remote control cord in the {[SL16] mode, it is nec-
essary to change the VIDEO 2 or TAPE 1 input to LD or MD
_ input using the following procedure.
1 Select the input name to be changed.
2 Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds.
Volume level is
displayed.
thi dd IC
EJ
/ AA
“eo VOLUME
@ The sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE
2{MONITOR) is ON.

sound adjustment functions
When adjusting the tone or balance using
the remote control unit, first press the
RECEIVER key of the remote control unit
before adjusting.
eg
djusting the tone
1 Select the tone mode to be ad-
justed.
(BASS, TREBLE, SUBWOOFER)
LEVEL MODE
AUDIO SURROUND
3
2 Adjust the tone.
MULTI LEVEL CONTROL TO enhance
vv n~
a
eeaglioc’
|
mers
—!
To disenhance ™.”
OPS
QA
djusting the left/right sound balance
+ Select “BALANCE”.
LEVEL MODE
4u0dIC SURROUND
~~ ¢
\
2 Adjust the balance.
To decrease
MULTI LEVEL CONTROL the left sound
Vv ~
c , aT
(ees —— 1 ow wy!
To decrease
the right sound QoN.
CA
KRA-V8O080/KR-V7080 [En)
: Keys or controis to be used inthis operation
Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:
i i ---%-~~-f (BALANCE): Tne mode for adjusting the vol-
ume balance between the left
and right
2 JASS (BASS) - The mode for adjusting tne tow
frequencies
3 TRE 3LE (TREBLE) : The mode for adjusting the high
frequencies
The mode for adjusting the very
low frequencies.
4 SUF-WF (SUBWOOFER)
Display when "BASS" is selected.
The displayed vaiue changes.
as a
C
Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:
i i -+~4#-~~-f (BALANCE): The mode for adjusting the vol-
ume balance between the left
and right.
: The mode for adjusting the low
frequencies.
: The mode for adjusting the high
frequencies.
4 SU~-WF (SUBWOOFER) ; The mode for adjusting the very
low frequencies.
2 BASS (BASS)
3. TRE BLE (TREBLE)
Indicates the center.
Indicates the balance setting.
3

Playback with Line Straight
This feature allows you to enjoy music sources sucn as CD with an
even higner sound quality
1 Choose the playback source.
INPUT SELECTOR
(>
2 Press the LINE STRAIGHT key.
TAPE2 LINE
(MONITOR] STRAIGHT LOUDNESS
a
3 Playback the source.
Zee mi GO
Compensating for low frequencies (LOUDNESS)
Tne LOUDNESS function is used to compensate for the tow fre-
quencies wnich are fess audible during low-volume listening.
TAPE2 LINE
(MONITOR] STRAIGHT LOUONESS
UA
KR-VBO80/KR-V7080 [En}
or Upur
: Keys ar controts to be used in this operation
lights
@ During LINE STRAIGHT play, the tone contro! such as BASS and
TREBLE adjustments is defeated.
e Pressing keys related to surround sound will cancel line straight
playback.
To cancel
Press the LINE STRAIGHT key again.
Goes off
lights
To cancel
Press the LOUDNESS key again.
Goes off

To listen through headphones
1 Set both of the SPEAKERS keys to
OFF.
ASPEAKERS B
i=€ === ies
SS
Noes
2 Plug headphones.
PHONES
7
3 Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
{ ees) :
53
ee Or 1
SESSA rer a aL,
To decrease To increase
volume iow up Volume
To mute sound temporarily
Remote control unit only
MUTE
ae
Press again to return to the original volume.
KR-VBOBO/KR-V7080 [En]
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Make sure the light is out.
@
Output
to
the
sub
woofer
is
not
turned
off
even
if
you
turn
off
both
SPEAKERS
A
and
B
blinks
To cancel
Press the MUTE key again.

Recording
KR-V8080/KA-V70480 (En)
li"
M
1 © CU
16
A
(|e
Y
{k (8 Uf
(fOr
it Jae
: Keys or controis to be used in this operation
To record a music source
The indut sources are switched in the following order:
1 Select the source to be recorded. 7
ints iseteCroR 1 TUNER (frequency display}
2 PI tive
cry
————— 3o2
=. se e@s. (( \ av IBEGE (LB)
So?
esomeme
|
o]
4
5
IEG!
6 TAPE F (MD)
Select an input source other than TAPE 1.
2 Put the cassette deck in record-
pause mode.
3 Play the source and start record-
ing.
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 2-+ TAPE 1)
1 Press the TAPE 2(MONITOR) key.
(MONITOR
STRAIGHT
LOUONESS
lights
— Tl TAPE 2
-
2 Select a source other than TAPE 1.
INPUT SELECTOR
3 Play cassette deck 2 and start re-
cording
on
cassette
deck
1.
@
For
copying
a
tape
using
a
double
cassette
deck,
read
the
instruc-
tion manual of the double cassette deck.
oon
ooo coon
Copying tape (Tape dubbing TAPE 1 — TAPE 2)
1 Select TAPE 1 with the INPUT SELECTOR control of the
main unit.
2 Play the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks and
start recording of the cassette deck connected to the
TAPE @ jacks.
Regarding TAPE 2 (MONITOR)
A cassette deck or graphic equalizer can be connected to this unit's TAPE 2 (MONITOR) terminals. If you connect a graphic equalizer, turn
the TAPE 2 (MONITOR) key ON. !f you connect a 3-head cassette deck, you can monitor the source sound, or the sound being recorded,
while recording. Pressing the TAPE 2 (MONITOR} key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound. Refer to the operating
manual for the component you connected for further details.

Broadcast reception
KA-V8080/KA-V7080 {En]
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Receiving broadcast stations
7 Select the TUNER input.
INPUT SELECTOR
BAND
4 Select a station.
To increase
frequency
v TUNING A
To decrease A
frequency
CA
The input sources are switched in the following order
1 TUNER (frequency display) :
> PHONE Frequency display
302
ai PEG (iD)
pia nem | i Brey ie.
6 APE i (MZ)
Each press switches the band as follows:
FM
2 AM
“AM” or “FM” indicator
[7 1 AUTO iit (auto tuning)
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning}
e Usually, set the switch to AUTO (auto tuning).
Select manual tuning when noise interferes due to weak radio wave.
(The stereo broadcasting ts recetved in monaural during manual tun-
ing.)
Frequency display
t
70 Fir
~ 2 Be ee Be =a
“TUNED” lights up when
a station is tuned.
Auto tuning: The next station found is tuned automatically
Manual tuning: Press repeatedly or hold until a station is tuned
17

KR-V8080/KA-V7080 (E74)
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Receiving
radio
stations
by
specifying
its
frequency
Select the TUNER input.
INPUT SELECTOR
)
Select the broadcast band.
| 3 Specify the frequency.
1 Press the DIRECT key.
OIRECT
tO
2 Enter the frequency of the desired
station.
The input sources are switched in the following order
il TUNER (frequency display)
GONG
i? (Lt)
Siti ies ine) Mrabaka
Weata
|
2
3
4
5
6
E
E
E
~ FCI
i
(2) Frequency display
a
man
ng — Bi i LI US um
FM
Cop aAM
“AM” or “FM” indicator
speaxens TMX
a q arr
"en < AY as,
Press the numeric keys according to the frequency to be tuned as
shown below
*AM10kH2/FM100kHz territories (U.S.A., Canada, etc.)
AM 810 kHz... .. [8], (10 kHz space)
AM 1260 kHz............ (J, 2). & (10 kHz space)
FM 90Muz........... [9], [0}, [0] (100 kHz space)
FM 102.5 MHz............(1], [0], (2). §) (100 kHz space)
* AM9kKH2/FMSOkHz territories (other countries)
AM 810 KHZ... {fs}. (). (8) (9 kHz space)
AM 1260 kH2 ....... {7}, (2). (68) 9 kHz space}
(
FM 90Mhz...........
[9],
(0),
(a). (0)
(50
kHz
space)
FM
102.5
MHz...........(1],
(0).
(2). (5). (6)
(50
kHz
space}
*FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch ~ 8.
Frequency indicator
“89.00
Al
ir
ee
eRe
os
LI me
“TUNED” lights up when
a Station is tuned.
@ If you make a mistake, the frequency display blinks for a few sec-
onds. In this case, repeat step 3 from the beginning.

Preparation @ Tune the station to be stored in
memory ~ J,
e Press the RECEIVER key of the re-
mote control unit to initiate the re-
ceiver control mode.
KA-V80B0/KR-V7080 (En;
> O&M
x<ox>
WI | FO, OLR or
(Nu
(RU:
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Storing
radio
stations
in
memory
(Station
preset)
i Press the MEMORY key during re-
ceiving a station.
MEMORY
a
xX ——
«ys Proceed to step 2 within 5 sec.
(If more than 5 sec. have elapsed, press the MEMORY key
again.)
2? Select one of the preset numbers
from 1 to 40.
5
7 i=} 3
5
i; Select the TUNER input with the
INPUT SELECTOR.
INPUT SELECTOR
iC
‘2)Press the preset number of the
desired station.
5
6 7
Receiving
all
preset
stations
inorder
===
ss
The preset
P.CALL number increases.
The preset number Cee
decreases,
ia
MEMORY (| TUNED
Lights up (for 5 sec.)
ous
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To store in “15" ... [+40] , {5}
To store in “20” . (+10) , [+10] , {0}
e Repeat steps i and ‘2 for each of the stations to be stored in
memory.
@ !f a station is stored in a preset number which has already stored
a Station memory under it, the previous memory Is replaced by
the new memory content.
Press the numeric keys in the following order.
To recall “15” ... [+10] , [5]
To recall “20” .. [410], [+10], (0)
e |f you make a mistake in entering the figure of 10, press the
key repeatedly until the original display 1s shown, then enter the
correct number.
Preset number stored in memory
Bsa: ABa
@ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the
preset number Is received.
When you press [> key,... / -» (0 se Dac erveses JA FG~Yp
When you press <J key, ..
If the key is held pressed ...... Preset stations will be received succes-
sively for about half a second each.
9

Operation of video components
For the connections and operations, also read carefully the
instruction manuals of the video components. -
Playback of videotape
7 Turn the power of the monitor TV ON. |
2 Select the VIDEO 1 input.
INPUT SELECTOR
3 Play the video deck. |
Recording of video source
ipa ap SRR
7 Connect the video source component to be
played.
2 Select the VIDEO 2 input.
INPUT SELECTOR
(CY
|
3
Play
the
source
component.
4 Start recording
on
the
recording
video deck.
KR-V8G80/KR-V70B0 [(En}
Oar
ae
(ie
Oe th ny
nf "We
om
: Keys or controts to be used in this operation
J. TUNER (frequency display!
:
ea "VIBES ! should
; De men be displayed.
Bi ISEd |
6 TAPE iy FT TE TT 4
bei Jd te
e Connect the component to be played to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
@ The connectable components include a video deck (playback
only), video camera (playback only), LD player or DBS tuner
The input sources are switched in the following order:
3: PHOND ae
r 1 TUNER (frequency display)
!
e@ Start recording with the video deck which is connected to the
VIDEO 1 jacks