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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-506
VR-505
VR-517
KRF-V6050D
KRF-V5050D
KRF-V5550D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
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 receiver has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audi
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Preparations Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. Units are 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 Exam
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Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure 3 safe operation. Before applying the power ................... 2 In case of difficulty ........................... 39 Additional Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Specifications ................................. 41 Information Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special feature
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual Special features 4 This manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRF- True home theater sound V5050D and KRF-V5550D. Items such as functions, number of jacks, and This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you remote control details somewhat differ between these models. To confirm maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode the functions available on the model you have purc
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, PRO LOGIC Input display, indicator Preset channel display, AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator 5 Surround mode display Speaker indicator S.DIRECT indicator Band indicators AUTO indicator AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO FM SP AB TI.VOL MEMO indicator L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP indicator CLIP MUTE LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. ST. indicator RDS EON PTY kHz DOWNMIX DSP TUNED SL S SR TP TA NEWS MUTE indicator TUNED indicator MONITOR indicator D
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D) 6 This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ POWER 1 1 23 # TV $ 45 6 VCR 78 9 DVD RETURN 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 CABLE MENU OSD DSS SET UP SOUND 3 POWER 4 P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL % TUNING ENTER BAND 6 ^ & A/B+100 AUTO 7 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD * RECEIVER 8 ( TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. If the name of
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Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D) 7 POWER 1 23 1 0 DVD 45 6 ! POWER 78 9 @ RECEIVER 0 +10 MENU OSD RETURN TITLE SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE # 2 3 $ P.CALL P.CALL 4 MULTI CONTROL ENTER BAND % TUNING 5 ^ A/B+100 AUTO BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD & 6 * 7 PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE DVD DISC SEL. 8 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ ( 9 ) VOLUME MUTE 1 Numeric keys ¢ $ LISTEN MODE key ¶ 7 DISC SKIP key If CD or MD is selected as the input source, If CD is selected as the
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D) 8 This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ POWER 1 1 23 # TV $ 45 6 VCR 78 9 DVD RETURN 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 CABLE MENU OSD DSS SET UP SOUND 3 POWER 4 P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL % TUNING ENTER BAND ^ 6 & A/B+100 AUTO 7 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD * RECEIVER 8 ( TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. If the name of
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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 9 CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. inputs each include jacks for 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 c
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting audio components 10 Shape of AC outlets U.S.A. and Canada Australia Other countries SYSTEM CONTROL PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN jacks % MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 B R L R 75µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz R L To AC wall outlet 50µ s A AM 9kHz R LC FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE VIDEO2/MONITOR AUDIO IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer ™ OUT Cassette deck or L MD r
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Setting up the system Connecting video components 11 About the S VIDEO S Video jacks jacks (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN S VIDEO MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks. PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN L MONITOR ÷If you use the S VIDEO OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 jacks to connect your video B R L R playback components, be 75µ s AM 10kHz sure to use the S VIDEO FM 100kHz A R L 50µ s R LC jacks when conne
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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. 9 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R 75µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz A R L 50µ s R LC AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE (Except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D) VIDEO PLAY IN L CENTER DVD VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD IN DVD DVD MONITOR VI
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Setting up the system Digital connections 13 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. 9 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 B R L R 75µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz R L 50µ s A AM 9kHz R LC FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE DVD
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 14 (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only) AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction such as a camcorder or a video game. for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever. FM i
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Setting up the system Connecting the system control 15 Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient Remote Control system control operations. Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the receiver. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the Automatic Operation [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connecti
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 16 Connection of banana plugs (For U.S.A. and Canada) 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 1 Secure. 2 Insert. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. • Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu- ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect t
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 17 Front Speakers A Right Left Center Speaker The VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D are equipped with one-touch speaker terminals.They are arranged in the same manner as the speaker terminals of the VR-506/KRF-V6050D. Refer to the instructions on making connections to the VR-506/KRF-V6050D when making con- nections to the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D. FRONT CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKER RED BLUE GREEN FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER
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Preparations Setting up the system Preparing the remote control 18 Speaker placement Loading the batteries 2 Insert the batteries. 1 Remove the cover. Center speaker 3 Close the cover. 1 2 Subwoofer Front speaker Listening position Surround • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings. speaker Operation Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press Front speakers are
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Preparing for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate center Speaker settings speaker setting. 19 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening If you selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting, modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, 1 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to center, and surround speakers) as described below. the receiver. 2 CNTR NML (normal): An average size center speaker i
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Operations Operations Preparing for surround sound Normal playback Input the distance to the speakers. Preparing for playback 4 20 1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. speakers. INPUT MODE Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. ON/STANDBY AUTO/CINEMA EQ. Distance to front speakers: ____ feet____ meters Distance to center speaker: ____ feet____ meters Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet____ meter
