Setting up the system

Make connections as shown in 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.

DTS disclaimer clause

DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should be taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU, or TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.

VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks

The receiver’s VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks can be used in two different ways. Make the appropriate setting for the component connected to the jack when the receiver is turned on.

Use as a VIDEO 2 jack

You can connect a video deck or the like to these jacks and perform video playback and recording. The initial factory setting is “VIDEO 2”.

Use as a MONITOR jack

You can connect a cassette deck or the like to these jacks and make use of the deck’s monitoring function during recording. Alternately, you can connect a graphic equalizer to these jacks to apply compensation to the music signal.

To use the VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks as a MONITOR jack, hold down the MONITOR key of the main unit for more than two seconds so that the display below appears.

MONITOR

 

SP

 

A

B

TI.VOL

L C

R

FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL

 

AUTO

 

 

CLIP

 

 

 

MUTE

LFE

SW

AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT

 

MEMO

 

 

 

 

 

MHz 3 STEREO

MONITOR

 

ST.

 

 

RDS

 

EON

PTY

 

 

 

 

S

 

kHz DOWN MIX

DSP

TUNED

 

 

TP

TA

NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To switch the setting back to “VIDEO 2,” once again hold down the MONITOR key for more than two seconds.

Notes

1.Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere.

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 consump- tion 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 each end, one red for the right channel and one white for the left channel. These cables are usually packed together with the source unit, or are available at your local electronics retailer.

Input mode settings

CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connected component.

The initial factory settings for audio signal playback (CD/DVD,DVD/ 6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only)) and (VIDEO2) are digital and analog respectively.

To use the analog audio input for playback instead (if, for example, you have connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 input), you must set the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode.

After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow the steps below.

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

1Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD/DVD, VIDEO2, DVD/6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only).

2Press the INPUT MODE key.

Each press switches the setting as follows:

In DTS play mode

1 D-AUTO(digital input, auto sound)

2 D-MANUAL(digital input, manual sound)

In DVD/6ch or DVD play mode

1 D-AUTO(digital input, auto sound)

2 D-MANUAL(digital input, manual sound)

3 6ch INPT (DVD/6ch input)(except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D) 4 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)

In modes other than DTS or DVD play mode

1 D-AUTO(digital input, auto sound)

2 D-MANUAL(digital input, manual sound)

3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)

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 sound:

In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights), the receiver selects the 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 auto sound on.

To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode, use the INPUT MODE key to select “D-MANUAL” (manual sound). 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 signal.

If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be produced.

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Preparations