Kenwood VR-716 Instruction Manual

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15 ENConnecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations.This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit is connected in the[XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode.If your component has the mode select switch, set the connectedcomponents to the [SL16] mode.• You may connect the system control cord to either the up or downjack.EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connectionsThe underlined portion represents the setting of the system controlmode.• In order to take advantage of the system control operations, thecomponents must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CDplayer it must be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck(or MD recorder) it must be connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.When using more than one CD player (etc.) only the one connectedto the specified jacks may be connected for system control.• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the[SL16] system control mode. Do not make system connectionswith equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.• Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannotmake system control connections to this kind of equipment.Notes1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8]equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists ofthis kind of combination, please do not connect any system controlcords. Even without system control cords, normal operations canbe carried out without affecting performance.2. Do not connect system control cords to any components otherthan those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunctionand damage your equipment.3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to thesystem control terminals.Connecting the system controlSetting up the systemSYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONSRemote ControlLets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with thereceiver.Automatic OperationWhen you start playback from a source component, the input selectoron this unit switches to that component automatically.Synchronized RecordingLets you synchronize recording with the start of playback whenrecording from CD, MD or analog discs.SYSTEM CONTROLSYSTEM CONTROLcordReceiverCassette deckor MD recorderCD playerRecord playerSYSTEMCONTROLcord[SL16][SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR][SL16] [XS] [XS8][XS]Speaker placementFront speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listeningposition. Front speakers are required for all surround modes.Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes thesound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surroundplayback.Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightlybehind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meterabove the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate soundmotion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback.Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.• Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakerslisted above, if you don't have a center speaker or a subwoofer, youcan divide those signals between the available speakers in thespeaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surroundreproduction from the speakers you have available. ^FrontspeakerSubwooferSurroundspeakerCenter speakerListeningposition