Kenwood VR-7080 (Silver)
THX Select Certified A/V Receiver
534599473
Maximize Your Entertainment
Immerse yourself in wall-to-wall surround sound with the most advanced surround sound formats available for your home. Dolby Digital and DTS-ES provide outstanding surround sound as well as five DSP (Digital Sound Processing) modes that allow you to tailor the sound to your tastes. To take advantage of Dolby Digital EX processing, this receiver has six 100 watt amplifiers. The sixth amp has been added to accommodate an additional surround back channel, but can also be switched over to power a subwoofer. Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Mode creates a realistic surround sound experience from stereo broadcasts and VHS tapes. Dolby Pro Logic II also has a Music Mode that greatly enhances the enjoyment of your CDs, tapes, radio (even LPs). This Music Mode also allows you to dial-in the best sound for your room and personal taste. SRS Circle Surround II provides additional processing to help make the most of any format you choose. From LPs to CDs and VHS to DVD; whatever your entertainment choices, Kenwood maximizes your enjoyment.
Control, Even From a Different Room
Kenwood's exclusive Touch Zone Smart Controller controls your entire entertainment system. Select a component, and Touch Zone's Digital Blueprint Technology illuminates only the buttons you need to control that component, eliminating confusion and making it easier than ever to use a single remote to control several components. It also features direct input source selection. That means input sources can be selected directly, without having to scroll through each one, making it easier to use and more compatible with system operations. Dual Room/Dual Source operation allows you to play an audio/video source in one room, and a completely different audio/video source in a second zone. All surround and video formats are available in the main zone, while the second zone receives a stereo analog audio signal that is Dolby Pro Logic compatible and a composite video signal. So, you can take control of your home entertainment, and not just in your living room.
Sound Processing & Boosting Bass
Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes recreate different sonic environments simulating the acoustics of distinct venues. You can enjoy a more lifelike listening experience by choosing between modes, which include arenas, theaters, and clubs. Bass management lets you set up your system so that deep bass is sent only to those speakers designed to handle it, reducing distortion and increasing dynamic range. Bass management is performed digitally, allowing greater precision and control. You can also increase bass by preset amounts using Bass Boost to give your music an even richer, fuller sound. Select from three active speaker equalization modes to match the response of your speakers to the type of program you're listening to (movies, music or TV) and enjoy maximum impact from all your entertainment.
Hooked Up
This powerhouse is prepared to handle high energy, multi-channel, digital audio. To start with, it kicks out an impressive all channels-driven 100 watts to six channels. Even better, all that power is being provided by an extremely efficient Kenwood K-STAT discrete audio amplifier. So, you not only get plenty of power, but your receiver makes the most of that power to provide cleaner, more consistent sound and rock-steady reliability. An impressive array of connections enable you to connect to practically any component you would care to. Digital audio inputs for components like CD and DVD, S-Video for superior video performance or component video for the best video transfer. There are also inputs on the front panel for easy connection of camcorders and dozens of other devices. Six channel inputs allow you to connect to new audio excitement like DVD Audio.
THX Certification
THX certification ensure that the ambiance of the theater is brought into the home. THX certification means a receiver has the power to fill a room with sound, and the adaptive features and customizing ability to make sure it is the sound the director intended. THX certification assures you of superb cinema performance in two ways. The first is power, making sure your receiver is strong enough to meet stringent Lucasfilm standards of power. The second is cinema specific features. In this receiver, THX Timbre Matching, THX Adaptive Decorrelation, and THX Front-Channel Re-Equalization combine to make your living room more like a theater experience.
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Comparison Specifications
- Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding
- 6-Channel Analog Audio Input, 6 Stereo Analog Audio Inputs
- Video Inputs: 2 Component, 5 S-Video, 5 Composite
- 100 Watts per Channel (6-Channel or Stereo)
- 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs, 2 Optical Digital Input, 1 Optical Output
- 5 S-Video Inputs, S-Video Output
- Front Panel AV/Aux Input with S-Video
- Touch Zone Smart Controller Remote with Digital Blueprint Tech.
Additional Specifications
- Dual Zone Operation: Audio and Video
- 6th Amplifier Channel Selectable for Subwoofer or Surround Back
- IR Inputs/Outputs
- SRS Circle Surround II
- THX Cinema Mode, THX Select Certification
- 5 Audio DSP Listening Modes
- 24-Bit, 96kHz Digital to Analog Converter
- 32-Bit ADI Melody DSP Processor
- K-SCAT Discrete Audio Amplifier
- Auto Function One-Touch Operation
Manufacturer Specifications
- System Control Connections for Kenwood Components
- Adjustable Analog Input Sensitivity with Individual Source Memory
- Display Dimmer
- THX Bass Peak Level Management
- THX Front-Channel Re-Equalization
- THX Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization
- THX Subwoofer Crossover
- Automatic Analog and Digital Signal Format Detection and Selection
- Full Digital Bass Management
- Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Connectors (L/C/R Channels)
Kenwood VR-7080 Warranty Details
2 Year Parts and Labor
