Kenwood VR-2000 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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DTS
DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5,1 digital audio format that provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency
(subwoofer/ channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a twide) dynamic range.
In the DTS mode, the 5,1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD or DVD disc (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 be output from the analog output. It is recommended the you
connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
Do/by Digital (AC-3)
The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. Dotby
Digital (AC-3) provides up to 5.t channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than
conventional Dolby Surround.
Dotby Pro Logic& Dolby3 Stereo
This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked [_1 _°LaY sula_0uNo r
The Pro Logic mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals.
The 3 Stereo mode wi!l redirect the surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers
are used,
DSP modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor} used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields,
like "Arena", "Jazz Club", "Stadium", "Cathedral" and "Theater", to add the "presence" associated with an arena,
jazz club or stadium (etc.) to the original signal.
The remote control is a multi-function unit that operates Kenwood AV components as welt as those from other manufacturers. You
simply enter a setup code into the remote, The remote control includes a dot matrix {64X1281 LCD screen with 18 key icons, parameters
and the status of the main unit, For ease of use, Kenwood placed the frequently used key icons on the first level of the hierarchy and
grouped associated icons on the same screen.
Perfect Macro Operation (VR-2090/KRF-V8881D)
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.) The macro setup covers the AV components fro m both KE NWOOD an d other man ufacturers as well as n on-audio/
video units,
Futureset, automatic update feature (U.S,A,, U.S. Military and Canada)
This function lets you update the remote control so it can operate new components which do not appear in the setup code chart.
This function takes advantage of LCD to simplify the surround setup procedures so you can quickly and easily match the surround
processing to your speaker system, and your listening environment,
This Receiver is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: Auto Memory, to automatically
preset up to 40 RDS statlons broadca sting different programs; station nam e display, to show you th e name of the current broadcast
station; and PT_( search to let you tune stations by program type.
In addition to the standard "A" speaker output terminals for use in your main system, this receiver also incorporates separate
"B" speaker terminals and "Room B" RCA video and stereo output jacks, This system lets you use the remote control to control
and output audio and video to "Room B" independent of "Room A,"