Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VR-50RS Kenwood
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-60RS VR-50RS INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENWOOD CORPORA TION B60-5573-00 00 CS (K) KW 0501 This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
2 EN Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaner because it could cause a malfunction.
3 EN Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ................................................
4 EN For the U.S.A. Note to CA TV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper groundi.
5 EN Before applying the power Special features T rue home theater sound This model incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software.
6 EN Names and functions of parts Main Unit Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back-up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit.
7 EN Names and functions of parts Remote control unit TUNER CD/DVD MD/T APE RECEIVER AUX DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND MUL TI CONTROL ACTIVE EQ LISTEN MODE TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN AUTO/MONO MUTE BAND BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL.
8 EN Setting up the system Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.
9 EN 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 car efully.
10 EN AUX CD / DVD REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE L R AUDIO Setting up the system Connecting audio components IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT To AC wall outlet Cassette deck or MD recorder CD.
11 EN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Video deck IN Setting up the system Connecting video components A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
12 EN Setting up the system PLAY IN VIDEO 2 REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE CD/DVD AUDIO MONITOR OUT YC B C R Y CB CR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN DVD player or LD player Audio .
13 EN VIDEO 2 DVD CD / DVD COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 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.
14 EN CENTER FRONT + - C R L RED WHITE GREEN VR-50RS SURROUND + - R GRAY L BLUE SURROUND BACK SURROUND + - VR-60RS R GRAY L BLUE BS BROWN SPEAKERS (8 SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SPEAKERS (8-16 Ω ) SUB WOOF.
15 EN Setting up the system Connecting the terminals Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings.
16 EN 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.
17 EN If you have selected “NML” as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. 9 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting.
18 EN Normal playback Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on this model 1 Turn on the power to the related components.
19 EN Listening to a source component 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 “TUNER” 2 “CD/DVD” 3 “TAPE” or “MD” 4 “VIDEO1” 5 “VIDEO2” 6 “DVD” 7 “AUX” 2 Start playback from the selected source.
20 EN Recording audio (analog sources) Recording a music source 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to record.
21 EN Frequency display “ TUNED ” is displayed when a station is received. “ ST. ” lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo. Recording 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input.
22 EN Presetting radio stations manually 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL % / fi keys to select one of the station presets (1 – 40). 4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting.
23 EN No Surround Back speaker With Surround Back speaker L Front Left speaker SW Subwoofer C Center speaker R Front Right speaker LS Surround Left speaker RS Surround Right speaker BS Surround Back s.
24 EN Ambience effects Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ).
25 EN Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark.
26 EN Ambience effects = THEATER : DSP Surround THEATER mode. ~ STADIUM : DSP Surround STADIUM mode. ! DISCO : DSP Surround DISCO mode. @ STEREO : Normal stereo playback.
27 EN Convenient functions Adjusting the sound You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. 1 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the display.
28 EN Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic II x Music mode and Pro Logic II Music mode only) When listening to music with certain recordings, you will also be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the dimension mode.
29 EN DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player.
30 EN Amplifier In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor.
31 EN In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause • The remote control is set to the DVD player operation mode.
32 EN For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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