AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VRS-5100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5473-18 01
C
(E,X,Y)
0312
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.).
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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* AC voltage selection
(except for the Europe and Australia)
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting
the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction.
AC voltage selector switch
Note :
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
Before applying the power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
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 the
receiver and prepare the surround processor.
Since this receiver 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 the
receiver.
Remote Control
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations.
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as "In case of difficulty"
(troubleshooting) and "Specifications".
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. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only
Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only
Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only
China and Russia ............................................. AC 220 V only
Other countries .......... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable*
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 ON/OFF mode
· Input selector settings
· Volume level
· BASS, TREBLE level
· TONE ON/OFF
· Listen mode setting
· Speaker settings
· Distance setting
· Midnight mode setting
· Broadcast band
· Frequency setting
·Preset stations
· RDS AUTO MEMORY setting
(for the Europe only)
· ACTIVE EQ mode
· Each channel's level
· DIMMER setting
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.
Move switch lever to match
your line voltage with a small
screwdriver or other pointed
tool.
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.
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 guaran-
tee 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
For the U.S.A.
FM
75
AM
GND
SURR BACK
/SW
REAR
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
L
R
SPEAKERS (6 16
)
ANTENNA
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
DVD
SUB WOOFER
SURR BACK
PRE
OUT
L
R
L
R
IN
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO2
IN
DVD
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
IN
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
DVD
DIGITAL IN
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC110-
120V~
AC 110-120V
/220-240V~
50/60Hz
W
AC220-
240V~
DE-EMPHASIS
CHANNEL SPACE
50
µs
AM9kHz
FM50kHz
75
µs
AM10kHz
FM100kHz
R
/L
BS
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC110-
120V~
AC220-
240V~
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Before applying the power ...................................................... 2
Safety precautions ..................................................................... 2
Unpacking .................................................................................. 4
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 audio and digital signals ................. 9
Connecting video signals ................................. 10
Connecting the speakers (for HTB system) .... 11
Connecting the speakers (for VRS-5100) ........ 12
Connecting to the Front AUX jacks ................. 13
Connecting the terminals ................................ 13
Connecting the antennas ................................. 14
Preparing for surround sound ....................... 14
Speaker settings .............................................. 14
Normal playback .............................................. 17
Preparing for playback ..................................... 17
Listening to a source component .................... 17
Adjusting the sound ......................................... 18
Recording .......................................................... 19
Recording audio (analog sources) ................... 19
Recording video ............................................... 19
Listening to radio broadcasts ....................... 19
Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations ...................... 19
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ..................... 20
Presetting radio stations (AUTO PRESET) ...... 20
Presetting radio stations manually .................. 20
Receiving preset stations ................................ 21
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ... 21
Using the RDS Disp. (Display) key .................. 21
Presetting RDS stations
(RDS AUTO MEMORY) ................................... 22
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) ............ 22
Ambience effects ............................................. 23
Surround modes .............................................. 23
Surround play ................................................... 25
Convenient functions ...................................... 26
Adjustment of each channel's level ................ 26
Midnight mode ................................................. 27
Panorama mode ............................................... 27
Dimension mode ............................................. 27
Center Width mode ......................................... 27
Display dimmer adjustment ............................ 28
Sleep timer (SLEEP) ......................................... 28
96kHz LPCM playback ..................................... 28
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure
safe operation.
Before applying the power
Preparations
Operations
Additional
Information
Remote
Control
Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD
DVD player ........................................................ 29
DVD player operation keys .............................. 29
In case of difficulty .......................................... 30
Specifications .................................................. 31
· RDS and related functions are only for the Europe.
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Before applying the power
Operation
When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press
the POWER
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.
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
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-R0516E (for the Europe)
RC-R0516 (except for the Europe)
FM antenna adapter (1)
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 needs to move or
ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Channel space switching
(Except for the Europe and Australia)
The space between radio channels has been set to the one that
prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the
current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area
where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from
area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper
reception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case,
change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by
referring to the following table.
Turn the power OFF by pressing the POWER key before moving the
switch level. Move the switch lever to match your area with a small
screwdriver or other pointed tool, then turn the power ON again.
1.
2.
CHANNEL
Space Frequency
Area
U.S.A., Canada and South
American countries
Other countries
FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz
FM
75
AM
GND
SURR BACK
/SW
REAR
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
L
R
SPEAKERS (6 16
)
ANTENNA
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
DVD
SUB WOOFER
SURR BACK
PRE
OUT
L
R
L
R
IN
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO2
IN
DVD
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
IN
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
DVD
DIGITAL IN
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC110-
120V~
AC 110-120V
/220-240V~
50/60Hz
W
AC220-
240V~
DE-EMPHASIS
CHANNEL SPACE
50
µs
AM9kHz
FM50kHz
75
µs
AM10kHz
FM100kHz
R
/L
BS
DE-EMPHASIS
CHANNEL SPACE
50
µs
AM9kHz
FM50kHz
75
µs
AM10kHz
FM100kHz
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Before applying the power
Special features
True home theater sound
This receiver 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!
£
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 convincing
"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
conventional 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 presents
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 receiver 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 during Dolby Digital and DTS playback.
Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this
receiver can also operate your KENWOOD DVD player.
RDS (Radio Data System) tuner (only for the Europe)
The receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several
convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset
up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name
display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY
search to let you tune stations by program type.
PTY (Program TYpe) search (only for the Europe)
Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.
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