Kenwood VR-606 VR-616 Instruction Manual

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4 ENSpecial featuresTrue home theater soundThis receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! ™Dolby DigitalThe DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround fromsoftware processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides upto 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality andmore powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.Dolby PRO LOGIC IIDOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessorPRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allowsuser to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convincing“5.1 like” presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers special features for controllingthe overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal sound field imaging. PROLOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound from video softwaremarked and three-dimensional space from music CD.When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the experience of sheerSTEREO surround sound.DTSDTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format thatprovides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a(wide) dynamic range.In the DTS mode, the 5.1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD or DVDdisc (carrying the “DTS” marking) can be played in Digital Surround.Important:When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may beoutput from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect thedigital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.DSP surround modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates avariety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZCLUB”, “THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible withalmost any kind of program source.DVD 6-channel inputIf you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiverallows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD sourcematerial featuring multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals aredigital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambienceis far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround soundsystems.CINEMA EQCinema EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in anyconditions. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when youswitch CINEMA EQ ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback.ACTIVE EQThe ACTIVE EQ function provides an enhanced sound balance from the5.1 channel speakers especially when small speakers are being used andit is available during the receiver’s operation.However, this feature is not available during front large speaker selectionand DVD 6-channel playback.Universal IR (InfraRed) remote controlIn addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with thisreceiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio andvideo components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to registerthe components you have connected.How to use this manualThis manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations,Remote Control, and Additional Information.PreparationsShows you how to connect your audio and video components to thereceiver and prepare the surround processor.Since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components,we will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.OperationsShows you how to operate the various functions available on thereceiver.Remote ControlShows you how to operate other components using the remote control,as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Onceyou have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you’llbe able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied withthis receiver.Additional InformationShows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty”(troubleshooting) and “Specifications”.Before applying the powerMemory back up functionPlease note that the following items will be deleted from the unit'smemory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet forapproximately 1 day.• Power mode. • SW RE-MIX ON/OFF.• Input selector settings. • Distance setting.• Picture output. • Input mode setting.• Speaker ON/OFF. • Midnight mode setting.• Volume level. • PRO LOGIC II mode setting.• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • Broadcast band.• Dimmer level. • Frequency setting.• MD/TAPE settings. • Preset stations.• Listen mode setting. • Tuning mode.• Speaker settings. • CINEMA EQ ON/OFF.• LOUDNESS ON/OFF.