Making Connections | Kenwood VR-5900 instruction

Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones

This section describes how to connect speakers in the two zones to support the different scenarios. Before you read this section, Kenwood recommends reading “Connecting

Making Connections

Your Speakers” on page 4 of this guide. In addition, this	TV On/Off Sensor (for use with Perfect Macro).
section discusses how to connect a second TV/Monitor and
how to connect an IR Receiver, IR Repeaters, Relays, and a

Scenario 1: Surround Sound in Zone A only/Stereo in Zone A and Stereo in Zone B (Using the Receiver’s Speaker B Outputs)

RECEIVER

AFRONT SPEAKERS B

Ω)(6–16

ZONE A

ZONE B

LEFTRIGHT

SPEAKERSPEAKER

R

L

The five amplifiers built into the receiver meet your sound needs for both zones. The built-in amplifiers allow you to listen to full surround sound if you are listening in Zone A only, or stereo in Zone A if both zones are active. You will always hear stereo in Zone B. Make the speaker connections as shown in the illustration under “To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers:” on page 5, being sure to also connect the Zone B speakers to the SPEAKER B binding post.

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Scenario 2: Surround Sound in Zone A and Stereo in Zone B (Using a Stereo Amplifier in Zone B)

ZONE A

ZONE B

RECEIVER

VIDEO

R

L

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

R

ZONE B PRE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

LEFT

SPEAKER

Power Amp

2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

SPEAKER

You use an additional stereo amplifier for Zone B. This allows you to listen to full surround sound in Zone A even if both zones are active. You will always hear stereo in Zone B. Make the speaker and amplifier connections as shown in the illustration.

Both Scenarios: Connecting a Second TV/ Monitor

If you plan to watch movies, or any other visual entertain- ment activity in Zone B, you must connect an additional TV/Monitor. To do so, connect a standard composite video cable from the Zone B TV to the ZONE B PRE OUT VIDEO jack.

The above is possible only when the composite signals are input.

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Kenwood VR-5900 setup guide Making Connections, Both Scenarios Connecting a Second TV/ Monitor

Contents

VR-5900 Before Applying Power A. and Canada AC 120 V onlyPage Unpacking Table of Contents Chapter Four Specifications Before Connection Video signalsBefore You Begin Following diagram shows the entire back of the VR-5900 Sensor jack Noting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers Front Center Using Banana Plugs except for U.K Using Bare WiresTo Connect Front Speakers Only To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers Surround Back Powerd Subwoofer Surround Back What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? To Connect Surround Back Speakers Powerd Subwoofer Front Center What if I Have an Amplifier? What if I Have an Amplifier? Connecting Your TV Video Composite Video On the Receiver? To Connect a TVWhat if I Want to Watch TV without Turning Video OUT Audio OUT Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite TunerComponent Video OUT To Connect a Satellite Tuner Video OUT Video in Audio OUT Connecting Your VCRsVideo Video OUT To Connect a Primary VCR To Connect a Secondary VCR Output B CD2 Connecting Your Primary CD PlayerOutput a CD1 What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible CD Player? To Connect a Kenwood 200-Disc CD ChangerTo Connect Any Other Primary CD Player or Changer To Connect a Secondary CD Player Connecting Your DVD Player Video OUT Subwoofer OUT Center OUT Surround OUT Front OUT To Connect a DVD Player DTS disclaimer clause Connecting Your CD-R Recorder Record in Analog Play OUT Analog To Connect a CD-R Recorder Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck Digital Record in Optical or Coaxial To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck To Connect an MD RecorderTo Connect a Primary Tape Deck Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck To Connect a Secondary CD Player RF Demodulator Digital OUT Video OUT Audio OUT Connecting Your Laser Disc Player with AC-3 RF OutputRF OUT To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc Player Connecting Your Laser Disc Player without AC-3 RF Output Before inserting To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc Player GND Audio OUT Connecting Your Turntable/Record PlayerTo Connect a Turntable/Record Player Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR To Connect a Camcorder or Additional VCRCan I Connect an Additional VCR Permanently? Audio OUT Video OUT System Control connection allows you to Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna FM Indoor Antenna RF Remote AntennaFM Outdoor Antenna What if I Have Cable Radio? Installing the Batteries To install the batteries Resetting PowerTouch Calibrating the Touch ScreenSelecting the Model Type To set the model type Navigating PowerTouch Interface Setup EditHome 1HOME2 To change the time until the screen goes out SP Selection Setting Up SpeakersSpeaker placement RemoteSetup SP Distance SP Level Bass Peak Level Identifying Devices For PowerTouch Control How Do I Replace a Setup Code with a New One?How Do I Delete Setup Codes? How Do I Identify Devices? Storing RDS Station Name PS Read Storing Radio Stations in Memory optionalStoring RDS Stations Automatically Name input of the preset station Storing Stations Manually Changing the item size To Customize the PowerTouch ScreenChanging the name Moving an item Cutting an itemCopying an item Pasting an item Locking customization results with password Resetting to defaultSwitching the customized screen to another Jump To undo the last operation performed Speaker setup Setting Up on the ReceiverPreparation for setup Storing Stations Manually Storing Radio Stations in Memory optionalStoring RDS Stations Automatically RF Remote Control Function Changing the RF Transmission Frequency Zone a Zone B Both Scenarios Connecting a Second TV/ Monitor Making Connections Setting Up the PowerTouch Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters IR ReceiverAdaptor IR OUT Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters To Connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR ReceiverTo Connect any other IR Receiver To Connect IR Repeaters Connecting and Setting Up On/Off Sensors or Relay Controls Relay ControlControlled Device To Connect Relay Controls To Connect TV ON/OFF Sensors FCC Compliance Notice ICIndustry Canada Notice Video Section Index VCR For your records