AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-60RS
VR-50RS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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.
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 important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper
understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.).
Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation
modes may result in incorrect operations.
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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. Be
specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they
may deform the plastic component.
Before applying the power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,
WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO
PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. ................................................................ AC 120 V only
How to use this manual
This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations,
Remote Control, and Additional Information.
Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to this
model and prepare the surround processor.
Since this model works with all of your audio and video components, we
will guide you in setting up your system to be as easy as possible.
Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available on this model.
Remote Control
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Once
you have setup the remote control, you'll be able to operate both this
model and your KENWOOD DVD player using the remote control
supplied with this model.
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty"
(troubleshooting) and "Specifications".
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are
present.
FM indoor antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R03/AAA) (2)
RC-R0630
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate,
notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly,
notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommend that you retain
the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship
the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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Before applying the power ........................................................ 2
Safety precautions .................................................................... 2
How to use this manual ............................................................ 2
Unpacking ................................................................................. 2
Preparing the remote control ................................................... 4
Special features ........................................................................ 5
Names and functions of parts ................................................... 6
Main Unit .................................................................................. 6
Remote control unit .................................................................. 7
Setting up the system ........................................ 8
Connecting a DVD player ................................... 9
Connecting audio components ........................ 10
Connecting video components ........................ 11
Connecting video components(COMPONENT
VIDEO) ............................................................. 12
Digital connections .......................................... 13
Connecting the speakers ................................. 14
Connecting the terminals ................................ 15
Connecting the antennas ................................. 15
Preparing for surround sound ....................... 16
Speaker settings .............................................. 16
Normal playback .............................................. 18
Preparing for playback ..................................... 18
Listening to a source component .................... 19
Adjusting the sound ......................................... 19
Recording .......................................................... 20
Recording audio (analog sources) ................... 20
Recording video ............................................... 20
Recording audio (digital sources) .................... 20
Listening to radio broadcasts ....................... 21
Tuning radio stations ....................................... 21
Presetting radio stations manually .................. 22
Receiving preset stations ................................ 22
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 22
Ambience effects ............................................. 23
Surround modes .............................................. 23
Surround play ................................................... 25
Convenient functions ....................................... 27
Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD
DVD players ...................................................... 29
DVD player operation keys .................................. 29
In case of difficulty .......................................... 30
Specifications .................................................. 32
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure
safe operation.
Before applying the power
Preparations
Operations
Additional
Information
Remote
Control
Memory back up function
Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's
memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
approximately 1 day.
· Power mode
· Input selector settings
· Picture output
· Speaker ON/OFF
· Volume level
· BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level
· TONE ON/OFF
· LOUDNESS ON/OFF
· ACTIVE EQ mode
· Dimmer level
· MD/TAPE settings
· Input mode setting
· Speaker settings
· Sound mode settings
· Distance setting
· Listen mode setting
· Broadcast band
· Frequency setting
· Preset stations
· Tuning mode
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For the U.S.A.
Note to CATV 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
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
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 tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and this model.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which this model is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
For the U.S.A.
As an
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.This product can save energy.
Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers
utility bills.
Before applying the power
Preparing the remote control
Loading the batteries
1 Remove the cover.
2 Insert the batteries.
3 Close the cover.
· Insert two AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by the polarity
markings.
Operating range
(Approx.)
Remote sensor
Infrared ray system
Operation
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press
the
RECEIVER key on the remote control. When the power comes
ON, press the key you want to operate.
· When pressing more than one remote control key successively,
press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more
between keys.
Notes
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries
due to use during operation checks.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before,
replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a
high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to
prevent malfunction.
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Before applying the power
Special features
True home theater sound
This model incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you
maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode
according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and
enjoy!
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Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX
The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from
software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides up
to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and
more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. As for Dolby
Digital EX, it creates six full-bandwidth output channels from the 5.1
channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three
surround channels from the two in the original recording. For best result,
Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with
Dolby Digital Surround EX.
Dolby PRO LOGIC
II
x and Dolby PRO LOGIC II
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessor
PRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allows
user to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convinc-
ing "5.1 like" presentation. PRO LOGIC
II offers special features for
controlling the overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal sound field
imaging. PRO LOGIC
II produces an impressive surround sound from
video software marked
and three-dimensional space
from music CD. When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the
experience of sheer STEREO surround sound.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II's features.
It creates 6.1 channel and 7.1 channel surround sound from stereo or 5.1
channel signals. This feature provides you an astonishing ambience
effect which makes you feel you are surrounded by natural sound.
Especially 7.1 channel surround sound can produce real back sound from
Surround Back speakers.
DTS and DTS-ES
DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that
provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)
channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a
(wide) dynamic range.
DTS-ES (Extended Surround) presents 6.1 channels surround system
with additional Surround back channel which evolved from the conven-
tional 5.1 channels surround system. DTS-ES format that was recorded
in DVD, CD or LD comprises of two modes. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
produces the discrete surround back which is completely independent
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 produces the surround back which synthesized
within the left and right surround channels using matrix technology. DTS-
ES has perfect compatibility with the conventional 5.1 channels surround
system. 6.1 channels surround with an additional surround back pre-
sents a more natural presence and surround effects by increasing the
impression of the sound image from back.
Important:
When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be
output from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect the
digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
Neo:6
Neo:6 is a new technology which was developed by DTS. It can produce
high grade 6 channels surround with an astonishing fidelity from 2
channels content. Neo:6 has 2 modes, "CINEMA" mode is for movie
playback and "MUSIC" mode is for music playback.
DSP surround modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this model incorporates a
variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like "ARENA", "JAZZ
CLUB", THEATER", STADIUM" and "DISCO". It is compatible with
almost any kind of program source.
ACTIVE EQ
ACTIVE EQ mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in any
condition. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE
EQ is turned on.
IR (InfraRed) remote control
In addition to the basic receiver operations, this IR remote control
supplied can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using
the DVD Special features.
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