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... and KRF-V5050D Remote control unit (1) RC-R0511 Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for these agents may deform the plastic component. Before connecting the power cord to...
... and KRF-V5050D Remote control unit (1) RC-R0511 Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for these agents may deform the plastic component. Before connecting the power cord to...
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... 820-40 of parts 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D 7 Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D 8 Setting up the system 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ...... 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting to radio broadcasts 23 Tuning radio stations 23 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 24 Receiving preset stations in a residential installation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora- Additional...
... 820-40 of parts 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D 7 Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D 8 Setting up the system 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ...... 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting to radio broadcasts 23 Tuning radio stations 23 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 24 Receiving preset stations in a residential installation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora- Additional...
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... disc is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that you additional information such as functions, number of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have purchased, refer to play and enjoy! ∞ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", THEATER", STADIUM" and "DISCO". Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you how to the digital input of your other components using the remote control supplied with...
... disc is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that you additional information such as functions, number of difficulty" (troubleshooting) and "Specifications". Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have purchased, refer to play and enjoy! ∞ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", THEATER", STADIUM" and "DISCO". Dolby Digital The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you how to the digital input of your other components using the remote control supplied with...
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... key £ Use to select the auto tuning mode. Use to select the REC MODE. 8 MONITOR key ™ Use to monitor the source that is connected to select the input sources. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) $ Standby mode When standby indicator is lit, this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of parts Speaker indicator Frequency display, Input display, PRO LOGIC Preset channel display, Surround mode display indicator AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator 5 Band indicators S.DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator CLIP...
... key £ Use to select the auto tuning mode. Use to select the REC MODE. 8 MONITOR key ™ Use to monitor the source that is connected to select the input sources. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) $ Standby mode When standby indicator is lit, this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of parts Speaker indicator Frequency display, Input display, PRO LOGIC Preset channel display, Surround mode display indicator AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator 5 Band indicators S.DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator CLIP...
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... play /pause key. key Use to operate other components. ( INPUT SEL. DISC SEL. INPUT SEL. ( 9 PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) 0 DVD DISC SEL. OSD key Use to operate other components on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in DVD player operations, these keys function as search keys. 7 B.BOOST key ¡ Use to the operation of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC...
... play /pause key. key Use to operate other components. ( INPUT SEL. DISC SEL. INPUT SEL. ( 9 PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) 0 DVD DISC SEL. OSD key Use to operate other components on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in DVD player operations, these keys function as search keys. 7 B.BOOST key ¡ Use to the operation of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC...
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... function as tuning keys. CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ AUX, CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) ¡ Use to select the input sources. 4 DVD ¢ keys When in DVD player operations, these keys are used to call up station presets. 2 SET UP key ( Use to select the maximum adjustment set- POWER 7 8 9 @ 0 +10 RECEIVER MENU OSD RETURN TITLE SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE 2 # 3 P.CALL $ P.CALL 4 MULTI CONTROL 5 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ A/B+100 AUTO 6 BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD & 7 PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE * 8 DVD DISC SEL...
... function as tuning keys. CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ AUX, CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) ¡ Use to select the input sources. 4 DVD ¢ keys When in DVD player operations, these keys are used to call up station presets. 2 SET UP key ( Use to select the maximum adjustment set- POWER 7 8 9 @ 0 +10 RECEIVER MENU OSD RETURN TITLE SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE 2 # 3 P.CALL $ P.CALL 4 MULTI CONTROL 5 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ A/B+100 AUTO 6 BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD & 7 PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE * 8 DVD DISC SEL...
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... non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ Names and functions of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to operate the tuner or selected com- INPUT SEL. ( 9 AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) 0 DVD DISC SEL. ence effects. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER...
... non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ Names and functions of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to operate the tuner or selected com- INPUT SEL. ( 9 AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) 0 DVD DISC SEL. ence effects. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER...
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... jack You can be produced. Notes 1. If their connections are connected directly to the music signal. Each press switches the setting as follows: In DTS play mode 1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) In DVD/6ch or DVD play mode 1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) 3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound) Digital input: Select this unit. These cables usually have connected a VCR to remove the power cord from a cassette deck, VCR, or record player. When connecting the related system components...
... jack You can be produced. Notes 1. If their connections are connected directly to the music signal. Each press switches the setting as follows: In DTS play mode 1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) In DVD/6ch or DVD play mode 1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) 3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound) Digital input: Select this unit. These cables usually have connected a VCR to remove the power cord from a cassette deck, VCR, or record player. When connecting the related system components...
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... jacks. When using the remote control supplied with this unit (without system control cords, normal operations can be combined with the [SL-16] mode. Do not connect system control cords to the MD/TAPE jacks. Automatic Operation When you start of equipment. If your remote controllable KENWOOD audio components, see "Registering setup codes for system control. • Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with system control, registering the setup code enables you synchronize recording with the start playback from CD, MD or analog discs...
... jacks. When using the remote control supplied with this unit (without system control cords, normal operations can be combined with the [SL-16] mode. Do not connect system control cords to the MD/TAPE jacks. Automatic Operation When you start of equipment. If your remote controllable KENWOOD audio components, see "Registering setup codes for system control. • Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with system control, registering the setup code enables you synchronize recording with the start playback from CD, MD or analog discs...
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... obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you press the POWER key on the remote control. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in accordance with new ones. 3. DEEMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE R 75µs AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50µs AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DEEMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 A R Move switch lever to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode.
... obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you press the POWER key on the remote control. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in accordance with new ones. 3. DEEMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE R 75µs AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50µs AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DEEMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 A R Move switch lever to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode.
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.../STANDBY (KRF-V6050D/ V5050D/ V5550D) SET UP MULTI CONTROL RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key(s). 2 Select a speaker system. 1 Press the SET UP key such that require adjusting. 3 Adjust the speaker volume. kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED The test tone is heard from the speakers in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. 5 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting. • The center speaker setting...
.../STANDBY (KRF-V6050D/ V5050D/ V5550D) SET UP MULTI CONTROL RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key(s). 2 Select a speaker system. 1 Press the SET UP key such that require adjusting. 3 Adjust the speaker volume. kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED The test tone is heard from the speakers in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker. 5 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting. • The center speaker setting...
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... AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. INPUT MODE ON/STANDBY AUTO/CINEMA EQ. To change the source to "MD," follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select "TAPE". 2 Hold down the distance to input the distance for when MONITOR is ON, you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) or VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks, make sure that all speakers...
... AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. INPUT MODE ON/STANDBY AUTO/CINEMA EQ. To change the source to "MD," follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select "TAPE". 2 Hold down the distance to input the distance for when MONITOR is ON, you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) or VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks, make sure that all speakers...
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.../R0617 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source you want to listen to the previous setting Press the B. Selecting VIDEO 2/MONITOR Depending on the component connected to be adjusted. Switching back to . The input sources change as appropriate. 9 Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT SOUND Operations SPEAKERS A/B PHONES (SPEAKER/MUTE) VOLUME CONTROL SOUND MULTI CONTROL BASS BOOST/ B. VR-506/KRF-V6050D 1 "PHONO" 2 "TUNER" 3 "CD/DVD" 4 "TAPE" or "MD" 5 "VIDEO1" if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 6 "VIDEO2" 7 "DVD/6ch" 8 "AV AUX" else if...
.../R0617 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source you want to listen to the previous setting Press the B. Selecting VIDEO 2/MONITOR Depending on the component connected to be adjusted. Switching back to . The input sources change as appropriate. 9 Adjusting the sound MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT SOUND Operations SPEAKERS A/B PHONES (SPEAKER/MUTE) VOLUME CONTROL SOUND MULTI CONTROL BASS BOOST/ B. VR-506/KRF-V6050D 1 "PHONO" 2 "TUNER" 3 "CD/DVD" 4 "TAPE" or "MD" 5 "VIDEO1" if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 6 "VIDEO2" 7 "DVD/6ch" 8 "AV AUX" else if...
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... function) When recording a music source, switch the VIDEO2/MONITOR setting to the MD/TAPE jacks. Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off . FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. By switching the MONITOR key on position. Make sure the SP indicators are turned off . kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED 2 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other than "MD/TAPE". 3 Start playback on the cassette...
... function) When recording a music source, switch the VIDEO2/MONITOR setting to the MD/TAPE jacks. Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off . FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. By switching the MONITOR key on position. Make sure the SP indicators are turned off . kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED 2 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other than "MD/TAPE". 3 Start playback on the cassette...
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... of program source. Center speaker Ambience effects DVD 6-channel mode (except VR-505/KRF-V5550D) Using a DVD player or the like CD, television, and FM radio. The DSP modes produce the feeling of different factors. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with stereo program sources, like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to the subwoofer for systems...
... of program source. Center speaker Ambience effects DVD 6-channel mode (except VR-505/KRF-V5550D) Using a DVD player or the like CD, television, and FM radio. The DSP modes produce the feeling of different factors. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with stereo program sources, like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to the subwoofer for systems...
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... components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). ( • Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital) for the source you select DOLBY DIGITAL SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L CR LFE SL S SR FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. Operations...
... components. • Complete "Preparing for surround sound" (speaker settings). ( • Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. • Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital) for the source you select DOLBY DIGITAL SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L CR LFE SL S SR FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. Operations...
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... controls of the DVD player. INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER SOUND Ambience effects Operations SOUND MULTI CONTROL DVD RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6ch jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as desired. • The adjustment item is displayed for surround sound". ( 1 Select "DVD/6ch" as the input source. • If speaker system B is on when "DVD...
... controls of the DVD player. INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER SOUND Ambience effects Operations SOUND MULTI CONTROL DVD RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6ch jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as desired. • The adjustment item is displayed for surround sound". ( 1 Select "DVD/6ch" as the input source. • If speaker system B is on when "DVD...
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... by system control cords. Input (DVD) Component Maker Code DVD player KENWOOD 805, 808 Key DVD RC-R0615/R0617 1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on and off . Otherwise, point the remote control at the remote sensor on , pressing the source POWER keys will operate. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn it off automatically with system control connection, go to step 2. • When you operate the CD player...
... by system control cords. Input (DVD) Component Maker Code DVD player KENWOOD 805, 808 Key DVD RC-R0615/R0617 1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on and off . Otherwise, point the remote control at the remote sensor on , pressing the source POWER keys will operate. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn it off automatically with system control connection, go to step 2. • When you operate the CD player...
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... Unplug the power cord from the surround speakers and / or the center speaker, or their sound is very small. • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is not output from the wall outlet, then plug it left the factory. 39 For U.S.A. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 9 A video source cannot be recorded normally. • The software is not tuned. • Connect an antenna. $ • Set the broadcast...
... Unplug the power cord from the surround speakers and / or the center speaker, or their sound is very small. • The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is not output from the wall outlet, then plug it left the factory. 39 For U.S.A. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 9 A video source cannot be recorded normally. • The software is not tuned. • Connect an antenna. $ • Set the broadcast...
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... obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component you want to play a tape which is not possible. tion. ª • Reset the microprocessor. Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at for the respective • Register a setup code at the respective input(s). In case of the remote control malfunctions. •...
... obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component you want to play a tape which is not possible. tion. ª • Reset the microprocessor. Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at for the respective • Register a setup code at the respective input(s). In case of the remote control malfunctions. •...