Kenwood VR-8050 User Manual

B60-5458-00 00 MA (K, P) 0401AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVERVR-8050INSTRUCTION MANUALKENWOOD CORPORATIONAbout the supplied remote controlCompa

10 ENConnecting audio componentsSetting up the systemCAUTIONBe sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage o

11 ENVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3PLAY INPLAY INPLAY INREC OUTS VIDEOOUTS VIDEOOUTVIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEO(DVD) (MONITO

12 ENCOAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICALVIDEO 3CD/DVDDIGITAL INDVD/6CHVIDEO2Digital connectionsThe digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals.

13 ENDVDINVIDEO3INMONITOR OUTCRCBYCRCBYCR INCB INY INCR OUTCB OUTY OUTCR OUTCB OUTY OUTCOMPONENT VIDEOSetting up the systemConnecting video components

14 ENDVD/6CH INPUTFRONTSURROUNDSUB WOOFERCENTERPLAY INPLAY INVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICALVIDEO 3CD/DVDDVD/6CHVIDEO2DIGITAL INOUTVIDEOINVIDEO

15 ENPRE OUTPRE OU TRLSURROUND BACK /SURROUND BACKSURROUND BACK GREENWHITEREDRLCENTERFRONT A-+++--FRONT BRLGRAYSURROUNDRL-+BLUEBROWNSURROUN

16 ENConnecting the antennasAM Loop AntennaThe supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possiblefrom the receiver, TV set, speaker

17 ENPreparing for surround soundSpeaker settingsTo enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listeningmodes, make sure to complete t

18 EN@ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to selectthe appropriate Subwoofer re-mix setting.1 SW RE-MIX ON : Subwoofer re-mix setting mode

19 ENDistance to Surround Back Left (SBL) : ____ feet (meters)Distance to Surround Left (SL) : ____ feet (meters)Distance to Subwoofer (SW) : ____ fee

2 ENUnits are designed for operation as follows.U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V onlyAustralia ...

20 ENListening to a source componentVOLUME CONTROLVOL /Input SelectorInput Selector AV AUX1Use the Input Selector and AV AUX keys to select thesour

21 ENNormal playbackAdjusting the soundAdjusting the TONEYou can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereoand analog stereo mode

22 ENNormal playbackACTIVE EQ modeYou can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ isturned ON.Press the ACTIVE EQ key for the following se

23 ENRecording audio (analog sources)Recording a music source1 Use the Input Selector keys to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to rec

24 ENPresetting radio stations manually1Tune to the station you want to store.2Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station.Blinks for 20 seconds

25 ENListening to radio broadcastsReceiving preset stations TUNERNumeric keys1Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source.2Enter th

26 ENAmbience effectsThis receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of videosources.

27 ENAmbience effectsDolby DigitalThe Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital prog

28 ENSurround playThe DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying theDTS mark.DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD softw

29 ENAmbience effects6 PLII GAME : PRO LOGIC II surround GAME mode.(The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.)7 PRO LOGIC : PRO LOGIC II surround PRO LOGI

3 ENContentsCaution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensuresafe operation.Before applying the powerBefore applying the power ...

30 ENAmbience effectsConvenient functionsMULTI CONTROLDIMMERSTEREOSOUND LISTEN MODESoundListen Mode5/ ∞Stereo(Multi %/ fi,@ / #)DimmerTUNERAdjusting th

31 ENAmbience effectsMidnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only)When watching movies at night , you might not be able to raise the volume asloud a

32 ENAmbience effectsDual Mono mode (Dolby Digital mode only)When the Dolby Digital source have Multiplex sound, you can selectMain / Sub sound for Au

33 ENThe remote control supplied with this receiver is also capableof controlling components from a variety of manufacturersonce you register the appr

34 ENBasic remote control operations for other componentsChecking the codesIf you have setup the remote control using the procedures described in“Sear

35 ENMaker Setup CodesAdmiral 0048, 0209American High 0035Bell & Howell 0104Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0209Canon 0035Carver 0081Craig 0047Curtis Mathes

36 ENMaker Setup CodesGE 0021, 0047, 0051, 0178, 0251, 0451,0747, 0804, 0807, 0809, 0811, 1147,1347Gibralter 0017, 0019, 0030GoldStar 0019, 0030, 0178

37 ENMaker Setup CodesTechwood 0051, 0056Teknika 0016, 0019, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0092,0150, 0179, 0180, 0800, 0802Telefunken 0056Thomas 0800Toshiba 0060

38 ENMaker Setup CodesAiwa 0641Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0795, 0796,0797, 0830Blue Parade 0571DVD2000 0521Daewoo 0784Denon 0490, 0634Emerso

39 ENBasic remote control operations for other componentsCASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operationsRefer to the following for the type of r

4 ENOperationWhen the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you pressthe POWER RCVR key on the remote control. When the power comesON, pr

40 ENBasic remote control operations for other componentsOther components’ operationsRefer to the following for the type of remote control operations

41 ENBasic remote control operations for other componentsRefer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component

42 ENIn case of difficultyAmplifierRemedy• Connect them properly referring to“Connecting the speakers” %•Adjust the volume to a proper level.• Turn OF

43 ENRemote control unitCause• No setup codes registered for the respectiveinput(s).• The remote control is set to a different operationmode.• Batteri

44 ENFor your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided

5 ENBefore applying the powerSpecial featuresTrue home theater soundThis receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum en

6 ENVOLUME CONTROLDOWN UPMUTEAV AU XS VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-RLISTEN MODEMULTI CONTROLSETUPTONESOUNDMEMORYAUTOBANDTUNERPHONOCD/DVDDVD/6CHMD/TAPEVIDEO 3VI

7 EN9 TV VOL +/– keysUse to adjust the TV’s volume.0 1/¡ keysIf CD, MD or Tape is selected as the inputsource, this key functions as search keys.Tune

8 ENMake connections as shown in the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be sureto refer to the instruction manuals supplie

9 ENSetting up the systemConnecting the terminals1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen.3 Insert. 4 Secure.1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever.3 Insert the cord. 4 R