Kenwood VR-509 manuale d’uso

Operations Preparation Additional Information Remote Control AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-509 INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4955-00 01 MA (K, P) 0009 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 c[...]

2 Preparations This unit is 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 ................................[...]

3 Operations Preparations Remote Control Additional Information Before applying the power 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 a[...]

4 Preparations 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 The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround [...]

5 Preparation A SPEAKERS B STANDBY AUDIO-VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-509 MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE SOUND SOURCE DIRECT AUTO/CINEMA EQ. BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO CS 5 · 1 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS INPUT MODE SET UP S-VIDEO V L – AUDIO – R AV AUX DIMMER MONITOR PHONES ON/STANDBY TI.VOL TP RDS EON PTY TA NEWS FM [...]

6 Preparations If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in the manual is indicated in parentheses. Names and functions of parts Remote control unit RF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0811 SHIFT MACRO MUSIC LISTEN M. BASS BOOST SUB.W . MUTE CH. CH. VOL. VOL. TUNING BAND ENTER AUT O/[...]

7 Preparations Make connections as shown on the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also 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[...]

8 Preparations L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R MONITOR PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT AUDIO L R MD/TAPE CD/DVD PHONO GND REC OUT Connecting audio components To AC wall outlet SYSTEM CONTROL jacks ^ When you connect the unit and the CD or MD player with the digital connect[...]

9 Preparations L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R S-VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MONITOR OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN CD/D VD DV D MONITOR OUT VI[...]

10 Preparations 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 the receiver, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section ca[...]

11 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) C B IN DVD player (with component jacks) Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks) Monitor TV (with component jacks) Y OUT C R OUT C R IN Y IN If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT j[...]

12 Preparations Setting up the system L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R DVD PLAY IN FRONT L CENTER DVD SURROUND VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SUB WOOFER DVD / 6CH. INPUT R VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN CD/DVD DVD MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT IN Connecting a DVD player (6-chann[...]

13 Preparations Setting up the system L VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S VIDEO R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER PRE OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 – 16 Ω ) (8 – 16 Ω ) RED BLUE GREEN GRAY ORANGE Right Front Speakers A Left Right Use the FRONT SPEAK[...]

14 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever. Speaker placement Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center s[...]

15 Preparations • To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. ™ • When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect the video cable. • When you connect the unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality. S VIDEO V L ?[...]

16 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8][...]

17 Preparations Setting up the system RF remote control function The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote function. The VR-509 can receive the remote control commands even when they are installed in a position where the IR remote signal can hardly access, for example inside a cabinet. The receiver is not equipped w[...]

18 Preparations Setting up the system 1 Display operation 1 key Use this key to go back to the previous display or initial display. 2 Display operation 2 key Gets you into and out of the preset code registration mode. 3 Display The information for setup is displayed. 4 5 / ∞ keys Use these keys to select the source or setup code. 5 MOVIE, MUSIC, [...]

19 Preparations The remote control for the VR-509 incorporates the RF transmission function. To make sure receiving the RF remote signal, connect the provided RF remote antenna. 1 Insert the jack of the provided RF remote antenna into the ANTENNA RF REMOTE jack. 2 Distribute the antenna wire vertically and fix it. • Distribute the antenna away fr[...]

20 Preparations FM AM MHz kHz PRO LOGIC 3 DOWN MIX DIGITAL S.DIRECT MONITOR DSP MEMO ST. TUNED AUTO SOUND AUTO LFE C S RS LS TI.VOL B CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS SW R L SP A STEREO 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 5 / ∞ keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 FRNT NML (normal) : Average size front speakers are connected to th[...]

21 Preparations 5 Setup is complete when the input indication reappears. Display when all speakers have been selected. • The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected. 4 The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks. Indication in feet Indication in meters 1 Measure the dista[...]

22 Operations Normal playback Operations Preparing for playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER( ) or SYS. POWER( ) key. Selecting MD/TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component con[...]

23 Operations Normal playback Adjusting the sound Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly to select the tone mode to be adjusted. • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10dB to +10dB in 2 step increments. • The adjustment item [...]

24 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “MD/TAPE”) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording audio (analog sources) Recording Recording a music source 1 Press the MONITOR key. 2 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other [...]

25 Operations Listening to radio broadcasts 1 2 3 Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 4 Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically. Manual tuning : Turn the knob (or press the keys) to select the desired station. Each press switches the band as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) T uning radio s[...]

26 Operations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) • Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in order. Pressing the ¢ key does the following: = 01 = 02 = 03 = … = … 38 = 39 = 40 Pressing the 4 key does the following: 01 + 02 + 03 + … + … 38 + 39 + 40 + Holding down the ¢ or 4 key lets you skip through the [...]

27 Operations Ambience effects This receiver 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 Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format l[...]

28 Operations Ambience effects Center speaker DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode t[...]

29 Operations Surround Play 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 and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. SRS Circle[...]

30 Operations Ambience effects 1 DVD 6-channel playback Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect [...]

31 Operations Ambience effects 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until “NIGHT” appears in the display. • This can be selected only if CD/DVD , DVD/6ch, VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 is selected as the source and the listen mode is set to “DOLBY DIGITAL”. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or 5 / ∞ keys to select the ON or OFF setting. • The adjustment it[...]

32 Operations Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness changes among the three available settings. Select the bright- ness level you fin[...]

33 Remote Control 1 Press the display operation 1 key repeatedly until “ Menu ” appears in the display. 2 Press the display operation 2 [Menu] key repeatedly until “ 01.IR ” appears in the display. • At this time all inputs become available regardless of any earlier registration. For step 1 through step @ , make sure you start the next st[...]

34 Remote Control VCR Video1: Menu Repeat steps 3 to @ to register additional components until all components have been registered. Press the display operation 2 [Enter] key. • The display returns to the setup display. @ To returns to the initial display, press display operation 1 [HOME] key repeatedly until “ Menu ” appears in the display. ?[...]

35 Remote Control •“ Shift ” appears in the display. 1 2 Press the SHIFT key. Press the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key repeatedly to display the remote control mode for the component you want to control. 3 Execute the desired operations. • See “Remote operation of other components” for a list of keys available with each component. ‚ The oper[...]

36 Remote Control Select MACRO MACRO1 Menu Press the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to select the macro location. (MACRO1, 2, and 3 respectively) 3 • You can store up to 3 different macros, one at each key: MUSIC = “ MACRO 1 ”, MOVIE = “ MACRO 2 ”, TV = “ MACRO 3 ” • Pressing a key other than MUSIC , MOVIE , or TV cancels the macro program[...]

37 Remote Control T o delete the setup code 1 Press the display operation 1 key repeatedly until “ Menu ” appears in the display. VCR Video1: Menu 2 Press the display operation 2 [Menu] key repeatedly until “ 01.IR ” appears in the display. Press the 5 / ∞ keys to select “ 01.IR ”, then press the display operation 2 [Enter] key. • T[...]

38 Remote Control 5 From the remote control unit of the other source, press the key that you want to store. • The remote code is sent to the remote control unit. •“ Complete ” appears when finished. • When it takes for more than 5 seconds or the remote control unit does not receive the remote control code well, “ Error ” appears in th[...]

39 Remote Control When you connect a KENWOOD CD player (CD-425M, CD-4700M, CD- 4260M, DPF-J6030), you can display the CD TEXT data in the display of the remote control unit. 1 Load the CD TEXT data to the CD player. •“ Text ” appears when the CD TEXT data is read. Before operation, register the setup code of the CD player. 1 Press the MUSIC k[...]

40 Remote Control You can operate other components by pressing keys or using the display. The setup code for each component must be entered beforehand. ‹ Remote control operation of other components 1 Press the MUSIC, MOVIE, or TV key to select the component you want to control. 2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire. • To [...]

41 Remote Control CD player operations Cassette deck operations Remote control operation of other components Display operation 01-05: Extend 1-5 Display operation 01: Disc Sel 02: Set 03: P.Mode 04: Check 05: Clear 06: Disc Title 07: Track Title 08: All Read 09: Subout Monitor 10: Continuous Play 11: All Info. 12-16: Extend 1-5 SHIFT MACRO MUSIC MU[...]

42 Remote Control TV operations MD recorder operations Display operation 01-05: Extend 1-5 Display operation 01: -/-- 02: >12 03: Wide 04: Picture in Picture 05: Text/Mix/TV 06: Text Off 07: Mix 08: Exit 09-13: Extend 1-5 Remote control operation of other components SHIFT MACRO MUSIC MUTE CH. CH. VOL. VOL. TUNING BAND ENTER AUTO/MONO F .SHIFT RE[...]

43 Remote Control LD player operations VCR operations Display operation 01: Frame/Time 02: Side A or A/B 03: Side B 04-08: Extend 1-5 Display operation 01: Thumb Up 02: Thumb Down 03: Jump 04: Instant Replay 05: Quick Skip 06: Exit 07-11: Extend 1-5 Remote control operation of other components SHIFT MACRO MUSIC MUTE CH. CH. VOL. VOL. TUNING BAND EN[...]

44 Remote Control DSS receiver operations DVD player operations Display operation 01: Exit 02-06: Extend 1-5 Display operation 01: Chapter/Time 02: Angle 03: PGM 04: DVD Set 05: Memory 06: Clear 07: Repeat A-B 08: Sub Title 09: Title Search 10: Aspect 11: On/Off 12-16: Extend 1-5 Remote control operation of other components SHIFT MACRO MUSIC MUTE C[...]

45 Remote Control Cable tuner operations Display operation 01: A - B - C 04-08: Extend 1-5 Remote control operation of other components SHIFT MACRO MUSIC MUTE CH. CH. VOL. VOL. TUNING BAND ENTER AUT O/MONO F .SHIFT REC REC MODE LEARN RANDOM REPEA T INPUT SEL. 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 +10 +100 11 10 12 DISPLA Y TV SELECT SELECT THEME AUDIO F AVORITE EXIT IN[...]

46 Additional Information In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer If 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 micro- computer and return[...]

47 Additional Information Remote control unit Cause • The batteries are nearing exhaustion. • Subwoofer is OFF. • No setup codes registered at for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angl[...]

Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature). AUDIO section Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both c[...]