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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-60RS
VR-50RS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other KENWOOD DVD players. In order to
effectively use the remote control it is
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking U.S.A. ................................................................ AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Safety precautions WARNING : Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) RC-R0630 TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAI
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Before applying the power Contents Memory back up function Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's safe operation. memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 1 day. Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 • Power mode • MD/TAPE settings • Input selector settings • Input mode setting Safety precautions ...................................
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Before applying the power Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING Loading the batteries This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE: This equipment has been tes
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Before applying the power Special features DSP surround modes True home theater sound The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this model incorporates a This model incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode CLUB”, THEATER”, STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible with according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and almost
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Names and functions of parts Main Unit Frequency display, Input display, AUTO DETECT indicator Preset channel display, AUTO indicator Surround mode display DIGITAL indicator DSP MODE Speaker indicator indicator Band indicators DTS indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator DISCRETE 6.1 indicator LOUDNESS indicator TONE indicator DOLBY DIGITAL MATRIX 6.1 indicator indicator TUNED indicator NEO:6 indicator ST. indicator PRO LOGIC indicator Input channel indicators Display *The Input channel indicator
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Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 1 Input Selector keys (TUNER, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD, AUX) * Use to select the input sources. TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER 2 Numeric keys Use to call up preset stations. ™ Use to operate the DVD player. ª VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX 3 LISTEN MODE key ∞ Use to select the listening mode. 4 ACTIVE EQ key ) DVD Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting. 5 %/fi/@/# keys ENTER key SETUP TOP MENU key MENU key RETURN key ON SCREEN key TONE Use to operat
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. the components you are connecting. After completing connections and turning on this model, follow the Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all steps below. connections are completed. Notes 1
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Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player If you have connected a DVD player to this model with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO VIDEO 2 CD/DVD DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN PLAY IN DVD DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 IN OUT *For COMPONENT VIDEO con- nection (VR-60RS only) @ VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO (Yellow RCA OUT(AUDIO) OUT L/R pin cord) DVD player EN 9 *5573/08-15/EN 9 05.2.1
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Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet AUDIO L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN AUX CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 IN OUT Video component ) OUT IN Cassette deck or MD recorder OUT CD or DVD player OUT Other component CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. • Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit. • Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimen
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Setting up the system Connecting video components * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD input . AUDIO VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 IN OUT Video IN Monitor TV IN IN OUT OUT Video deck Video Audio DVD player or LD player Video OUT Audio OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. EN 11 *5573/08-15/EN 11 05.2.10, 10:11 AM
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Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (VR-60RS only) If you have connected this model to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD input. COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN Y YCB CR CB CR REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN CD/DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT DVD IN Monitor TV Audio OUT Video OUT DVD player DVD player
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Setting up the system Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. If you have connected any digital components to this model, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 8 COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 CD / DVD DVD DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable CD or DVD player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Component with DTS,
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers VR-60RS Surround Back Speakers Front Speakers Left Right Surround Back Speaker Right Left Center Speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier *VR-50RS: SURR BACK L SURR BACK L FRONT CENTER /SURR BACK SURR BACK L /SURR BACK* VR-60RS only + When using both Surround Back Left and Right speakers, - select “PRE OUT” SURR BACK R SURR BACK R at speaker settings. PRE OUT R L C PRE OUT & When connecting a single RED WHITE GREEN Surround Back speaker SPEAKERS (8
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Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Connecting the antennas The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are 1 Strip coating. connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. 2 Push the lever AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord.
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Preparing for surround sound Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from this model’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the speaker system setting. 1 CUSTOM : For general speakers. 2 FULL RANGE : For selected KENWOOD speaker - for example, KS-2200HT, KS-4200EX. 3 2WAY 2SPKR : For selected KENWOOD speak
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Preparing for surround sound If you have selected “NML” as the Front speakers setting, $ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer re-mix setting. connected to this model. 1 RMX ON : Subwoofer re-mix set mode to this model is ON. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this 2 RMX OFF : Subwoofer re-mix set mode to this model is OFF. model is OFF. % Press the SETUP key to accept the setting.
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Preparing for surround sound Normal playback 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys Preparing for playback to select the distance to the front speakers. Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Indication in feet Indication in meters •The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3m to 9.0m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3m) increments. 4 Press the SETUP key to accept the settings. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the distance for each of the speakers. 6Adjust th
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Normal playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to Adjusting the Tone (remote control only) 1 select the source you want to listen to. You can adjust the sound quality when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. The input sources change as shown below: 1 Press the TONE key to select the Tone mode. 1 “TUNER” 2 “CD/DVD” 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to 3 “TAPE” or “MD” select TONE ON/OF
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Normal playback Recording Recording audio (analog sources) Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the Loudness setting ON. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the “LOUDNESS” indicator goes off. Muting the sound Recording a music source The MUTE key
