Kenwood VR-5900 setup guide RF Remote Control Function, Changing the RF Transmission Frequency

Chapter Two: Setting Up

RF Remote Control Function

Seting Up

The PowerTouch of the VR-5900 has the RF remote func- tion in addition to the IR remote function.

The PowerTouch is set to the RF remote mode on factory setting, but can also be switched to the IR remote mode.

Press and hold the RF ON/OFF button (INPUT MODE but- ton) on the receiver for more than 2 seconds to display “RF OFF”.

RF ON: Communication between the receiver and the Re- mote Control unit is performed according to the following method.

•The receiver unit receives the signals from the Remote Control unit as RF signals.

•The signals sent from the receiver unit to the Remote Control unit are sent as IR signals.

	RF OFF: Connect the separately sold KENWOOD IR-9991
	(IR transceiver) or similar to the receiver for communica-
48	tion with the Remote Control unit. (Refer to page 52 for the
	use method.) In this case, installation of the RF remote an-
	tenna is not required.

Changing the RF Transmission Frequency

The RF remote function may be unavailable due to radio intreference, etc. In this case, the transmission frequency can be changed.

To change the RF remote transmission frequency:

1. Open the battery cover on the rear.

2. Change the RF switch setting.

RF 1 2

After changing the RF frequency of PowerTouch, be also sure to change that of the receiver.

3.Change the receiver’s RF reception frequency.

•Press and hold the RF BAND button (TAPE2/CD2 / MONITOR button) inside the receiver panel for more than 2 seconds. Each operation switches the RF re- ception frequency as follows.

1 “RF BAND 1” 2 “RF BAND 2”

Select the same number as the position number of the RF switch of the PowerTouch.

The control distance of the RF remote signal is about 30 ft (10 meters) provided there is no obstacle.

Here is list of adjustments of that can maximize the opera- tion of your Power Touch. For optimal operation of the Power Touch:

1.Aim the Power Touch toward the room where the Re- ceiver is located.

2.Do not position the Receiver near metal (such as heat ducts). Metal can absorb RF signals.

3.Make sure the batteries in the Power Touch are fully charged. Weak batteries will affect the range of the Power Touch.

4.Make sure that the range of the Power Touch is being affected by other radio frequency transmissions.

NOTE: The tests for range limits of the PowerTouch and the Receiver were conducted in open-air distance tests. Actual distance of the signal will be based on the construction of the building the unit is being used in as well as other factors such as outside in- terference.