AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-60RS VR-50RS INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION 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.
Before applying the power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking U.S.A. ................................................................ AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present.
Before applying the power Contents Memory back up function Caution : Read the pages marked safe operation. carefully to ensure Before applying the power ........................................................ 2 Safety precautions .................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ............................................................ 2 Unpacking .................................................................................
Before applying the power Preparing the remote control For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 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: 3 Close the cover.
Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound DSP surround modes 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! £ 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”.
Names and functions of parts Main Unit AUTO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display Speaker indicator AUTO DETECT indicator DIGITAL indicator Band indicators DSP MODE indicator DTS indicator CLIP indicator MUTE indicator DISCRETE 6.1 indicator LOUDNESS indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator TONE indicator TUNED indicator ST. indicator Input channel indicators *The Input channel indicators light Display PRO LOGIC indicator NEO:6 indicator MATRIX 6.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ SOUND MULTI CONTROL TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN BAND AUTO/MONO MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC SEL. DISC SKIP ANGLE REPEAT • Some keys can be used for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD key beforehand.
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. Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or there will be noise interference. 2.
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 carefully. COAXIAL VIDEO 2 AUDIO VIDEO DVD IN 8 OPTICAL CD/DVD MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN IN VIDEO 1 IN PLAY IN VIDEO 2 DVD DVD DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 OUT *For COMPONENT VIDEO connection (VR-60RS only) @ VIDEO OUT (Yellow RCA pin cord) AUDIO OUT L/R COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT(AUDIO) DVD player 9 EN *5573/08-15/EN 9 05.2.
Setting up the system Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet AUDIO L R AUX CD/DVD REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MD / TAPE VIDEO 1 IN OUT Video component ) IN OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder OUT CD or DVD player OUT Other component CAUTION Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. • Do not place any object impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit.
Setting up the system Connecting video components * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD input . AUDIO VIDEO DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT Video IN Monitor TV IN IN OUT Video Video deck Video OUT DVD player or LD player OUT Audio Audio OUT A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks. 11 EN *5573/08-15/EN 11 05.2.
Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) (VR-60RS only) If you have connected this model to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. * DVD IN input jack is used for either CD/DVD input or DVD input.
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. If you have connected any digital components to this model, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers Right VR-60RS Surround Back Speakers Left Right Front Speakers Surround Back Speaker Left Center Speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier * VR-50RS: L SURR BACK FRONT CENTER SURR BACK L /SURR BACK SURR BACK L /SURR BACK * VR-60RS only When using both Surround Back Left and Right speakers, select “PRE OUT” at speaker settings.
Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. Connecting the antennas 2 Push the lever The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna Place the supplied loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever.
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. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the speaker system setting. 1 CUSTOM : For general speakers. 2 FULL RANGE : For selected KENWOOD speaker - for example, KS-2200HT, KS-4200EX.
Preparing for surround sound 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. •The surround speaker setting indication “SURR NML” appears. 0 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the appropriate Surround speaker setting.
Normal playback Preparing for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the distance to the front speakers. Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Indication in feet Indication in meters • The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3m to 9.0m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3m) increments. 4 Press the SETUP key to accept the settings. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the distance for each of the speakers.
Normal playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to Adjusting the Tone (remote control only) select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 You can adjust the sound quality when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the TONE key to select the Tone mode.
Recording Normal playback Recording audio (analog sources) Adjusting the Loudness mode (remote control only) You can adjust the Loudness function which controls the low volume settings to maintain the music’s richness. The adjustment can be made when this model is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. Press the LOUDNESS key to turn the Loudness setting ON. To cancel Press the LOUDNESS key again so that the “LOUDNESS” indicator goes off.
Recording Listening to radio broadcasts 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input. This model can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording.
Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) 1 Tune to the station you want to store. 2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Blinks for 20 seconds 1 Press the TUNER key to select tuner as the source. 2 Use the P.CALL 4¥¢ keys to select the desired station. Proceed to step 3 within 20 seconds. (If more than 20 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again).
Ambience effects This model is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ^ Surround modes The below speaker placements are for 5.1 channel surround sound system which are; • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS • DSP The below speaker placements are for 6.
Ambience effects Dolby Digital DTS-ES The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-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.
Ambience effects Surround play When the DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL EX signal is input: 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 mark. software bearing the (The DOLBY DIGITAL or PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 1 DOLBY DIGITAL : DOLBY DIGITAL surround.
Ambience effects = ~ ! @ THEATER STADIUM DISCO STEREO : : : : DSP Surround THEATER mode. DSP Surround STADIUM mode. DSP Surround DISCO mode. Normal stereo playback. • Dolby Digital or DTS signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using this model’s current settings is input, downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels. 3 Adjust the volume.
Ambience effects Convenient functions Midnight mode (Dolby Digital and DTS mode only) When watching movies at night, you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified heavy sound passage of the Dolby Digital and DTS sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the scenes with heavy sound passage and scenes with normal sound passage.
Ambience effects Dimension mode (Pro Logic IIx 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. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until “DIMENSION” appears on the display. • The DIMENSION indication scrolls across the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to adjust the soundfield towards the rear or the front.
Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players 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.
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. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it back in while holding down the POWER ON/STANDBY key.
In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Remote control operation is not possible. • The remote control is set to the DVD player operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The remote control has not been changed to the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you wish to control.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Specifications AUDIO section VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (40 ~ 20 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., at 8Ω one channel driven) ...............................................................................