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. 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.
B60-5573-00 00 CS (K) KW 0501
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 |
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.
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 |
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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.
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.
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”.
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Before applying the power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying the power ........................................................ |
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Safety precautions .................................................................... |
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How to use this manual ............................................................ |
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Unpacking |
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Preparing the ...................................................remote control |
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Special features ........................................................................ |
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Remote control ..................................................................unit |
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Setting up the system |
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Connecting a DVD player |
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Connecting audio components |
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Connecting video components |
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Connecting video components(COMPONENT |
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VIDEO) |
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Preparations |
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Digital connections |
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Connecting the speakers |
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Connecting the terminals |
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Connecting the antennas |
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Preparing for surround sound |
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Speaker settings |
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Normal playback |
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Preparing for playback |
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Listening to a source component |
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Adjusting the sound |
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Recording |
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Recording audio (analog sources) |
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Recording video |
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Recording audio (digital sources) |
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Operations ....................... |
Listening to radio broadcasts |
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Tuning radio stations |
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Presetting radio stations manually |
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Receiving preset stations |
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Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) |
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Ambience effects |
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Surround modes |
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Surround play |
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Convenient functions |
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Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD |
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DVD players |
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Control |
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DVD player operation keys |
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Additional .......................................... |
In case of difficulty |
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Information .................................................. |
Specifications |
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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 |
• MD/TAPE settings |
• Input selector settings |
• Input mode setting |
• Picture output |
• Speaker settings |
• Speaker ON/OFF |
• Sound mode settings |
• Volume level |
• Distance setting |
• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level |
• Listen mode setting |
• TONE ON/OFF |
• Broadcast band |
• LOUDNESS ON/OFF |
• Frequency setting |
• ACTIVE EQ mode |
• Preset stations |
• Dimmer level |
• Tuning mode |
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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.
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.
Operating range |
Remote sensor |
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Infrared ray system
•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.
For the U.S.A.
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.
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.
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.
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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! £
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 IIx 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. DTSES 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 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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Names and functions of parts
Main Unit
AUTO indicator
Speaker indicator
CLIP indicator
MUTE indicator
LOUDNESS indicator
TONE indicator
TUNED indicator
ST. indicator
Input channel indicators
*The Input channel indicators light up to indicate the channels contained in the input signal. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of a single channel.
Frequency display,
Input display,
Preset channel display, |
AUTO DETECT indicator |
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Surround mode display DIGITAL indicator |
DSP MODE |
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Band indicators |
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DTS indicator |
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DISCRETE 6.1 |
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indicator |
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DOLBY DIGITAL |
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MATRIX 6.1 |
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indicator |
NEO:6 |
indicator |
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PRO LOGIC |
indicator |
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Display |
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indicator |
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1 POWER ON/STANDBY |
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5 SOUND key |
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$ AUTO/MONO key |
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Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. |
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STANDBY indicator |
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ambience effects. |
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Use to select the auto tuning mode. |
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2 DIMMER key |
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6 MULTI CONTROL knob |
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Use to select the REC MODE. |
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Use to control a variety of settings. |
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% MEMORY key |
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7 INPUT SELECTOR knob |
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Use to select the input sources. |
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3 LISTEN MODE key |
∞ |
8 VOLUME CONTROL knob |
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Use to select the listening mode. |
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9 PHONES jack |
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4 Surround LED (light-emitting diode) |
Use for headphone listening. |
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0 SPEAKERS ON/OFF key |
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Use to temporarily mute the sound. |
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ACTIVE EQ mode LED indicator |
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Use to turn the speakers ON/OFF. |
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Lights when this model is in the ACTIVE EQ |
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DTS mode LED indicator |
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@ INPUT MODE key |
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Lights when this model is in the DTS mode. |
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DOLBY DIGITAL mode LED indicator |
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analog inputs. |
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# BAND key |
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Lights when this model is in the Dolby Digital |
Use to select the broadcast band. |
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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.
CAUTION
The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.
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Names and functions of parts
Remote control unit
TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER
VIDEO 1 |
VIDEO 2 |
DVD |
AUX |
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DVD |
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SETUP |
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TONE |
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DIMMER |
SOUND |
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LISTEN MODE |
ACTIVE EQ |
MULTI CONTROL |
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TOP MENU |
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RETURN |
ON SCREEN |
BAND AUTO/MONO
MUTE
BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL. DISC SKIP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT
• Some keys can be used for operating KENWOOD DVD players by pressing CD/DVD or DVD key beforehand. ª
1 Input Selector keys (TUNER, CD/DVD, MD/TAPE,
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2 Numeric keys |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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3 LISTEN MODE key |
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Use to select the listening mode. |
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4 ACTIVE EQ key |
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Use to select ACTIVE EQ setting. |
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ENTER key |
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TOP MENU key |
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MENU key |
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RETURN key |
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ON SCREEN key |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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6 8 key |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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BAND key |
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Use to select the broadcast band. |
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6 key |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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AUTO/MONO key |
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Use to select the auto tuning mode. |
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7 key |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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7 P.CALL 4/¢ keys |
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Use to call preset channel. |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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8 BASS BOOST key |
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LOUDNESS key |
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Use to switch the status of LOUDNESS. |
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RECEIVER key |
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DVD key |
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Use to turn the DVD player on and off. |
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! SETUP key |
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Use to select the speakers’ settings etc. |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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@ TONE key |
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Use to switch the status of TONE control. |
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# SOUND key |
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Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects.
$DIMMER key
Use to adjust the brightness of the display. ¶
Use to operate the DVD player. |
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% MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys |
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Use to control a variety of settings. |
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^ VOLUME %/fi keys |
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Use to adjust volume setting. |
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& MUTE key |
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Use to temporarily mute the sound. |
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* TUNING 1/¡ keys |
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Use to select the radio station. |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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( DISC SEL. key |
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DISC SKIP key |
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AUDIO key |
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SUBTITLE key |
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ANGLE key |
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REPEAT key |
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Use to operate the DVD player. |
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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.Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or unplugging any connection cords. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit.
3.Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit.
Analog connections
Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transfer stereo audio signal in an “analog” form. This means the audio signal corresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usually have 2 plugs at each end, red for the right channel and white for the left channel. These cables are usually packed together with the source unit, or are available at your local electronics retailer.
Microcomputer malfunction
If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer by referring to “In case of difficulty”. º
Input mode settings
CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input.
After completing connections and turning on this model, follow the steps below.
1Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD/DVD, VIDEO2, DVD.
2Press the INPUT MODE key.
Each press switches the setting as follows:
In DTS play mode
1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input)
In CD/DVD, VIDEO2, DVD play mode
1 F-AUTO (digital input, analog input) 2 D-MANUAL (digital input)
3 ANALOG (analog input)
Digital input:
Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player.
Analog input:
Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR, or record player.
Auto detect:
In “F-AUTO” (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up), this model detects the digital or analog input signals automatically. Priority is given to digital signal during input mode selection. This model will select the input mode and listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS ) and the speaker setting. The initial factory setting is full auto.
To keep this model set to the currently selected listening mode, use the INPUT MODE key to select “D-MANUAL” (digital manual). However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and source digital.
In D-MANUAL mode, if the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the input signals etc, press the LISTEN MODE key. If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be produced. Press the INPUT MODE key again.
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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. |
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OPTICAL |
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VIDEO 2 |
CD/DVD |
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VIDEO 2 |
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PLAY IN |
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VIDEO 1 |
VIDEO 1 |
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*For COMPONENT VIDEO connection (VR-60RS only) @
VIDEO OUT |
AUDIO |
COAXIAL DIGITAL |
(Yellow RCA |
OUT L/R |
OUT(AUDIO) |
pin cord) |
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DVD player |
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Setting up the system
Connecting audio components
To AC wall outlet
AUDIO
L
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REC OUT PLAY IN |
REC OUT PLAY IN |
AUX CD/DVD |
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.
•Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater than, shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm |
Side panel : 10 cm |
Back panel : 10 cm |
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