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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-509
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to
effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper
understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.
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Preparations Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. This unit is designed for operation as follows. Unpacking 2 U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only so they will not be lost. Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only E
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Before applying the power For the U.S.A. Contents 3 FCC WARNING Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes safe operation. or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction Before applying the power .................... 2 manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual 4 This manual is divided into four sections: Preparations, Operations, Dolby 3 Stereo Remote Control, and Additional Information. This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked . Preparations The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used. re
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, 5 PRO LOGIC Input display, indicator Preset channel display, AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator Surround mode display Speaker indicator Band indicators S.DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO MEMO. indicator SP AB TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP indicator CLIP MUTE LFE SW ST. ST. indicator MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR RDS EON PTY TUNED kHz DOWNMIX DSP SL S SR TP TA NEWS MUTE indicator TUNED indicator DOWNMIX indicator
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 6 1 2 SHIFT MACRO 3 MUSIC MOVIE TV $ 4 AV POWER SYS. POWER % 5 6 7 CH. VOL. ^ 8 CH. VOL. & MUTE DIMMER BASS BOOST SUB.W. SOUND LISTEN M. CINEMA EQ 9 * TITLE/GUIDE MENU TUNING ( 0 BAND ENTER RETURN OSD /PAGE /PAGE ! ) AUTO/MONO REC MODE REC F.SHIFT LEARN @ ¡ REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL. 13 2 If the name of a function is different on TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT ™ 46 5 the receiver and on the remote control, AUDIO THEME FAVORITE # the name of t
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown on the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 inputs each include jacks for 7 components you are connecting. digital audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connections are completed
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting audio components 8 SYSTEM CONTROL S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN jacks ^ L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R To AC wall outlet A R L R LC L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE MONITOR AUDIO IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ¢ OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD player Moving Coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiver
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Setting up the system Connecting video components 9 S Video jacks About the S VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Use the S VIDEO jacks to PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO make connections to video L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. B R L R •If you use the S VIDEO A R L R LC jacks to connect your video playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO
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Preparations Setting up the system Digital connections 10 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 the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 7 S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT
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Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) 11 If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN B C IN Y IN Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks) R C OUT B C OUT Y OUT DVD player (with component jacks) CR OUT CB OUT Y OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord. When connecting the TV to
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 12 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 7 S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L A R LC VIDEO PLAY IN VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD L CENTER DVD IN DVD DVD MONITOR VIDEO 1 OUT OUT R SUB VIDEO 2
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 13 Front Speakers A Right Left Center Speaker FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS RED BLUE GREEN S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L A R LC SUB WOOFER PRE OUT FRONT SPEAKERS (8 – 16Ω ) Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system. ORANGE GRAY (8 – 16Ω ) SURROUND SPEAKERS Powered Right Left subwoofer Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect bot
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 14 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front speaker Listening position Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect
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Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas 15 The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components AM loop antenna such as a camcorder or a video game. The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM indoor antenna S VIDEO V AV AUX L – AUDIO –
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Preparations Setting up the system SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Connecting the system control Remote Control 16 Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD receiver. audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source component, the input selector This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system on this unit sw
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Setting up the system RF remote control function Remote control operation 17 The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press function. The VR-509 can receive the remote control commands even when the SYS. POWER key on the remote control. When the power they are installed in a position where the IR remote signal can hardly access, comes ON, press the key you want to operate. for example inside a cabin
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Preparations Setting up the system The remote control sends an RF (radio wave) signal to the receiver. For How to use the display operation keys equipment other than the receiver, an IR (infrared) signal is sent. For the 18 operation of the RF remote function, see page 18 and 19 of the instruction To register the setup code, use the display operation 1 key, display of the unit. operation 2 key, or 5/∞ keys. The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable of control- ling component
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Connecting IR repeaters Connecting the RF remote antenna 19 IR repeaters enable you to control components located in cabinets or The remote control for the VR-509 incorporates the RF transmission behind glass doors. function. To make sure receiving the RF remote signal, connect the provided RF remote antenna. S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 R B L R A R L R LC IR REPEATER OUT ANTENNA RF REMOTE S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY I
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Preparations Preparing for surround sound 3 Press the SET UP or display operation 2 [Next] key to accept the Speaker settings setting. 20 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver's listening • The front speakers setting indication (FRNT) appears. modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, and surround speakers) as described below. FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO SP A B TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP MUTE LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST
