Kenwood manual 3

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

	Before applying the power ...................	2
	Safety precautions ..............................................	2
	Unpacking ..........................................................	2
	How to use this manual ......................................	4
	Special features ..................................................	4
	Names and functions 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)
Preparations	(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 the AV AUX jacks
	(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only) .......................	14
	Connecting the antennas ..................................	14
	Connecting the system control .........................	15
	Connecting the speakers ..................................	16
	Preparing the remote control ............................	18
	Preparing for surround sound ...............	19
	Speaker settings ...............................................	19
	Normal playback ..............................	20
	Preparing for playback ......................................	20
	Listening to a source component .....................	21
	Adjusting the sound ..........................................	21
	Recording ......................................	22
	Recording audio (analog sources) ....................	22
	Recording video ................................................	23
	Recording audio (digital sources) ......................	23
Operations	Listening to radio broadcasts ...............	23
	Tuning radio stations ........................................	23
	Presetting radio stations manually ....................	24
	Receiving preset stations ..................................	24
	Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ......	24
	Ambience effects ..............................	25
	Surround modes ...............................................	25
	Surround play ...................................................	27
	DVD 6-channel playback
	(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D) ................	28
	Convenient functions ........................................	28
	Basic remote control operations for other
	components(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/
	V5550D) ........................................	30
	Registering setup codes for other
	components ......................................................	30
	Operating other components ............................	30
	Setup code chart ..............................................	31
Remote Control	DVD player operation keys
	(For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) ...............................	32
	Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder
	operations (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) .............	33
	Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder
	operations (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/
	V5550D) ............................................................	34
	Other components’ operations (For VR-506/517/
	KRF-V6050D/V5550D) .....................................	36

Before applying the power

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Additional	In case of difficulty ...........................	39
Information	Specifications .................................	41

Preparations

For the U.S.A.	Operations
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 interfer-
ence 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	Control
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:	Remote
– – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver 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.

		Information
	tion has determined that this product meets the
	As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora-	Additional
	ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and
lowers utility bills.