Kenwood VR-5900 setup guide Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters

Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones

Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters, continued

Your new audio-video receiver supports the IR-9991 two- way external infrared (IR) remote transceiver control. The IR-9991 enables you to use the Receiver’s PowerTouch to operate the receiver if it is:

•in a stereo closet/cabinet

•behind glass doors

•in another zone

•in any situation where the device to be controlled is not visible

You can substitute Xantech (291-80, 480-30, or 490-30 se- ries) IR receivers for the IR-9991. However, these devices are one-way only, and will not supply system status feedback to PowerTouch.

For more information about using external IR receivers in another zone, see “Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones” on page 49.

To Connect a KENWOOD IR-9991 IR Receiver:

1.Connect the IR-9991’s IR IN cable to the Receiver’s IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20mA sig- nal.

2.Connect the IR-9991’s IR OUT cable to the Receiver’s IR OUT LCD REMOTE jack.

3.Connect an AC adaptor to the IR-9991. Do not plug the adaptor into the wall until all connections are made.

To Connect any other IR Receiver:

1.Connect the IR receiver’s output cable to the Receiver’s IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20mA signal.

2.(For some IR receiver)

Connect an AC adaptor to the IR receiver. Do not plug the adaptor into the wall until all connections are made.

To Connect IR Repeaters:

IR repeaters enable you to control components located in cabinets or behind glass doors. To connect repeaters:

1.Connect the IR repeater to the device as described in the repeater’s manual.

2.Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the Receiver’s IR RE- PEATER OUT jack(s).

IR repeaters send a signal similar to the device’s own re- mote control. Xantech repeaters (models 282-00, 286-00, or 283-00) are compatible with your new audio-video re- ceiver.

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