KENWOOD

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

VR-506 VR-505 VR-517 KRF46050D KRF45050D KRF-V5550D

INSTRUCTION
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction Model availability sales area manual is used and features to describe (functions) multiple models listed above may differ depending on the country and

MANUAL

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About the supplied remote control

Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation modes These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components In order to effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc ) Using the remote control without completely understanding its design and how to switch the operation modes may result in incorrect operations

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Units

are designed

for operation

as follows 120 V only 240 V only 230 V only 220 V only switchable

Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage if your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a clarm against the carrier for shrpping damage We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future

U S A and Canada Australia Europe and U K China and Russia *Other countries

AC AC AC AC AC 11 O-l 20 I 220-240 V

* AC voltage selection
Keep this manual
TheACvoltageselectorswitch on the rear panel isset tothevoltagethat prevails rn the area to which the unit is shopped Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of thus switch matches your line voltage If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction

handy

for future

reference

Accessories
FM Indoor antenna (I) AM loop antenna (1)

AC voltage
Move swatch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pornted too1

selector

switch

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Note: Qur warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive due to improper settrng of the AC voltage selector switch

-line voltage For VR-505 and KRF-V5050D Remote control unit (1) RC-R0511 Batteries (RG/AA) (2)

Safetyprecautions
WARNING :
-----------------For W-517 and KRF45550D
unit (1) Batteries (RB/AA) (2) Remote control RCRO617

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

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(1) *Use to adapt the plug on the powt cord to the shape of the wall outlet (Accessory only for regrons where us IS necessary)

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AC plug adaptor

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WlTHlNANEQUILATERALTRIANGLE.ISlNTENDEDTOALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUSVOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS L THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE

Microcomputer malfunction

Ifoperation isnot possibleoran erroneousdisplayappears even though all connectrons have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to In case of difficulty

In regard to contact cleaner

Do not use contact cleaners because It could cause a malfunctron Be specrally careful not to use contact cleaners containing or/, for they may deform the plastic component I :

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: Read the pages safe operation

marked

carefully

to ensure

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a Safety precautions Unpacking How to use this manual Special features 2 2 4

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Names and functions of parts.

Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D) Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (JR-505/KRF-V5050D) Remote control unit (RGRO617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D)

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Setting up the system . . . . .

Connecting audio components Connecting video components Connecting a DVD player (6.channel Digital connections Connecting to the AV AUX jacks (W-506/51 7/KRF-V6050D only) Connecting the antennas Connecting the system control Connecting the speakers Preparing the remote control Speaker settings input)

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Preparing for surround sound. .. . Normal playback . . .. . .

Preparing for playback Listening to a source component Adjusting the sound

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br the Lt.S.A. FCCWARNING

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

Recording . .
Recording Recording Recording

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audio (analog sources) video audio (digital sources)

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 6 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful intetference 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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - - 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

Listening to radio broadcasts, ,. , , ,. 2

Tuning radio stations Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P CALL) 23 24 24 24

Ambience effects
Surround modes Surround play DVD 6-channel playback (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D) Convenient functions

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Basicremote control operations for other components(ForVR-506/517/KRF-V60500/ 1155500)., . . . ,, . . . 30

Registering setup codes for other components Operating other components Setup code chart DVD player operation keys (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/ V5550D) Other components operations (For W-506/51 KRF-V6050DN5550D) 30 30 31 32 33

For the tJ S.A

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers 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 an ENERGY

STAR@

Partner,

Kenwood

Corpora-

guidelines 34 7/ 36

for energy

efflclency

Hqw to use this manual

This manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRFV5050D and KRF-V5550D Items such as functions, number ofjacks, and remote control details somewhat differ between these models To confirm thefunctionsavailableon the model you have purchased, refertothe table $a,,, below Model name Remote Control Speaker out Terminal ( Front input

Specialfeatures \*I._- _., ,,,,, - - - -I( ,,)(I II _

True home theater sound
This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! -El

Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked ~~DOLBYSURROUNO~ The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used

Dolby Digital
This manual is divided into four sections, Remote Control, and Additional Information Preparations, Operations, The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides up to 5 1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround

Preparations
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video components, connecting the system can be fairly complex

DTS
DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5 1 channel digital audio format that providesfivefull-spectrumchannelsandonelow-frequency(subwoofer) channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a (wide) dynamic range In the DTS mode, the 5 1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD or DVD disc (carrying the DTS marking) can be played in Digital Surround Important: When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be output from the analog output It is recommended that you connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit

Operations
Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver

Remote Control (For VR-5061517/KRF- V605OO/V55500 only)

Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control, as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations Once you have registered your components with the proper setup codes, youll be able to operate both this receiver and your other AVcomponents (TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc ) using the remote control supplied with this receiver

DSP surround modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER. STADIUM and DISCO It is compatible with almost any kind of program source

Additional

Information
such as In case of difficulty (trouble-

Shows you additional information shooting) and Specifications

DVD B-channel input (For VR-506/517/KRF-V605ODfl505OD

only)

Memory back up function

Please note that the following items will be deleted from the units memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 2 days
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If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiver allows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source material featuring multi-channel encoding Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambience is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems

Power mode Input selector settings Device preset Picture output Speaker ON/OFF Volume level BASSTREBLE, INPUTlevel Subwoofer ON/OFF Dimmer level Monitor ON/OFF MD/TAPE settings

6ch/2ch input setting l Listen mode setting l Speaker settings l Input mode setting l Midnight mode setting l Broadcast band l Frequency setting l Preset stations l Tuning mode . CINEMA EQ l Source Direct
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Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control (Except for VR-505/KRF-505OD)

In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote con rollable audio and video components Just follow the simple setup proce a ure to register the components you have connected

Speaker

indicator

Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display

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ind icator 7

PRO LOGIC indic tor r r-DIGITAL indicator DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator MEMO indicator ST indicator TUNED indicator indicator

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Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators

DOWNMIX

indicator

MONITOR

3 STEREO indicator STEREO indicator

For VR-506/ 505/517

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For VR-505/517/ KRF45050DN5550D 0 INPUT MODE key -El Use to switch between the digital and analog inputs -m-m DIMMER key Use to adjust the brightness of the display Use to select the REC MODE MONITOR key -Da Use to monitor the source that is connected to the MONITOR jack VOLUME CONTROL knob s@ PHONES jack Use for headphone listening SPEAKERS AIB keys -Lz (For VR-506/KRF-V6050D) Use to turn the A/B speakers ON/OFF SPEAKER key -m (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D) Use to turn the speaker ON/OFF MUTE key -E! (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D) Use to temporarily mute the sound SOUND key -ml Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects -m @ BAND key Use to select the broadcast band -@j @ AUTO/CINEMA EQ key Use to select the auto tuning mode Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ @ LISTEN MODE key -El Use to select the listening mode -@j @ MEMORY key Usetostoreradiostationsinthepresetmemory @ SOURCE DIRECT key -m Use to pass the source material direct to the amplifier 0 INPUT SELECTOR knob -m Use to select the input sources 0 AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks -m (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D)

POWER key -L-iQ (For KRF-V6050DN6050D/V555OD) Use to turn the main power ON/OFF 0 ON/STANDBY Q/O) key -m (For KRF-V6050DN5050DN555OD) Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when the POWER is turned ON STANDBY indicator -m 8 POWER (~/a) key (For VR-506/505/517) Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator -Qg Q MULTI CONTROL keys Use to control a variety of settings -@g Q SET UP key Use to select the speakers settings etc Q Surround indicators DTS indicator -Lz! Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator -m Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital mode DSP MODE indicator -m Lights up when the receiver is in DSP mode

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Standby mode
When standby indicator remote controls is lit, this receiver is in standby mode and consumes a small amount of curent for back-up This system can be switched on using

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3. t@oie co$rol unit (RC-R0615)(VR-506/KRF-V6f500) _ _ -, _

fhis remote control unR can be used not only tor Kenwood I,_ by setting the appropriate maker setup codes products but also for other non-Kenwood prudu~ts

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If the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses

Numeric keys -m Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling LSTN M key -!2z Use to select the listening mode RETURN key Use to operate other components -Qg SET UP key Use to select the speakers settings etc MENU key Use to operate other components SOUND key -m Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects OSD key Use to operate other components MULTI CONTROL keys -Liz Use to control a variety of settings Use to operate other components -GT P CALL m/m kevs If tuner is selected as (he input source, the keys function as P CALL keys 144~ keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as skip keys TUNING rr/w keys Use to operate the tuner or selected component If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys

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@ @ @

B BOOST key Use to select the maximum adiustment setting for the low frequency range RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key AIB key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and 6) of a double cassette deck +I00 key Use to select the disc number with the multiCD player TITLE key Use to operate other components TV SEL key Use to operate other components INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO, CDIDVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEOI, -@J VIDEOP, AV AUX) Use to select the input sources m DVD m keys When in DVD player operations, these keys function as skip keys MUTE key -m Use to temporarily mute the sound POWER (I/&) key -m Use to turn the receiver on and off ;P;f; key (TV, VCR, DVD, DSS, Use to turn the other components on and off

@ ENTER key Use to select the input sources 4 key If tape is selected as the input source, this keyfunctionsas theplaykeyforsideBofthe cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck) @ BAND key Use to select the broadcast band WI key If CD is selected as the inf%t source, this key functions as the play/pause key If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key. @ AUTO key -!?a Use to select the auto tuning mode n key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key a II key Use to operate other components @ INPUTSEL key Use to operate other components @ CHANNEL nlo key Use to select the channel @I CINE EQ key Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ DISC SEL key Use to operate other components -a $ VOLUME keys Use to adjust the receiver volume

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Numeric keys -Qx! If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as numeric keys If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presets SET UP key -Es Use to select the speakers settings etc MENU key Use to operate other components SOUND key -m Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects OSD key Use to operate other components MULTI CONTROL keys -m Use to control a variety of settings -a P CALL m/m keys If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as P CALL keys m/HI keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as skip keys TUNING rrlw keys If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys function as tuning keys If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys -m BASS BOOST key Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range

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@ @

DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key Al0 key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of a double cassette deck +l 00 key Usetoselect thedisc numberwith the multiCD player INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ AUX, CDIDVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEOl, VIDE02) -ES Use to select the input sources HI DVD m keys When in DVD player operations, these keys function as skip keys MUTE key -I22 Use to temporarily mute the sound POWER (~/a) key -EQ Use to turn the receiver on and off DVD POWER key -m Used to operate DVD player For details, refer to the instruction manual of your DVD player (Press the DVD POWER key for more than 2 seconds ) RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver TITLE key Use to operate other components

@ LISTEN MODE key -m Use to select the listening mode RETURN key Use to operate other components Q ENTER key Use to operate other components 4 key If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck) @ BAND key -a Use to select the broadcast band t/u key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key @ II key Use to operate other components @ AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode n key IfCD,MDorTAPEisselectedastheinputsource, this key functions as the stop key @ CINE EQ key Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ DISC SEL key Use to operate other components @ VOLUME keys Use to adjust the receiver volume

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Remofeconfrol unif (R&R0617) (VR-517/KRFV555OD) - ,*\,% -,\,_. ~.,T _.

Ttris remote control unit can be used not on& for Kenwoo by setting the appropriate maker setup codes products but also for other non-Kenwood products

e!; :I QIf the name of a function is different on the receiver and on the remote control, the name of the remote control key in this manual is indicated in parentheses

Numeric keys -La Provide functions identical to those of the original remote control supplied with the component you are controlling LSTN M key -!z Use to select the listening mode RETURN key Use to operate other components SET UP key -m Use to select the soeakers settinas etc MENU key Use to operate other components SOUND key -EC Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects OSD key Use to operate other components MULTI CONTROL keys -m Use to control a variety of settings Use to operate other components P CALL I+rlw keys -c&Cl If tuner is selected as the input source, these kevs function as P CALL kevs H&WI keys If CD or MD is selected as the input source, these keys function as skip keys TUNING 44~ keys Use to operate the tuner or selected component If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, these keys function as search keys

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@ @ @

B BOOST key Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key AIB key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of a double cassette deck +lOO key Use to select the disc number with the multiCD player TITLE key Use to operate other components TV SEL key Use to ooerate other comoonents INPUT SELECTOR keys (b/D, AUX, CD/ DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEOI, VIDEOP, AV AUX) -La Use to select the input sources m DVD m keys When in DVD player operations, these keys function as skip keys MUTE key 42-Z Use to temporarily mute the sound POWER (l/b) key -m Use to turn the receiver on and off pD%$ key (TV, VCR, DVD, DSS, Use to turn the other components on and off

Q, ENTER key Use to operate other components 4 key If tape is selected as the input source, this keyfunctionsas theplaykeyforsideBofthe cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck) @ BAND key -Ez! Use to select the broadyst band WII key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key. @ AUTO key -!a Use to select the auto tuning mode n key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key @ II key Use to operate other components @ INPUT SEL key Use to operate other components @ CHANNEL a/v key Use to select the channel $ CINE EQ key Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ DISC SEL key Use to operate other components 8 VOLUME keys -La Use to adjust the receiver volume

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

hput mode settings

CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD16ch or DVD (VR-605/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 Theinitialfactorysettingsforaudiosignalplayback(CDIDVD,DVDI 6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only)) and (VIDEOP) and analog respectively are digital

DTS disclaimer clause

DTS Digital SurroundTM 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 SurroundTM playback, an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be connected to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU, or Toslink) of the CD, LD or DVD player

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

-1

VIDEO Z/MONITOR jacks

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

INPUT-MODE @ Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CDIDVD, DVD/Gch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) 0 Press the INPUT MODE key as follows: VIDE02,

Use as a VIDEO

2 jack

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

Use as a MONITOR

jack

You can connect acassette deck orthe like to these jacks and make use af the decks 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 ihe display below appears

Each press

switches

the setting

In DTS play mode 0 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) c 0 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) In DVD/Gch or DVD play mode 0 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) @ D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) 0 6ch INPT (DVD/Gch input)(except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D) c @ ANALOG (analog input, manual sound) In modes other than DTS or DVD play mode 0 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound) 0 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound) 0 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound) Digital input:

MONITOR

To switch VlONlTOR

the setting back to VIDEO 2, once again hold down key for more than two seconds

the

Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD. CD, or LD player

Analog

input:
deck, VCR,

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 unplugginganyconnection cords Plugging/unpluggingconnectioncords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may damage the unit 3 Do not connect power cords from components whose power consumption is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit

Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette 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

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

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of AC outlets I I

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SYSTEM jacks

CONTROL

To AC wall outlet

Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer -m

OUT Cassette deck MD recorder or

(For VR-505/517/KRF-V5550D)

OUTlO

OOrnrn

-0

CD or DVD player

Moving coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be usea directly from the receiver unit It can only be used when another equalizer amplifier is connected

Record

player

When you connect the audio of the connected component

cord of the video component to the VIDEO 2 IN jack

to the VIDEO

2/MONITOR

jacks,

connect

the video

cord

(yellow

RCA pin cords)

S Video jacks P/R-506/617/KRF-V606ODI

About the S VIDEO jacks

Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks elf you use the S VIDEO jackstoconnectyourvideo playback components, be sure to use the S VIDEO jacks when connecting your monitor and video recording components

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Monitor VIDEO IN TV IN n Bn -0 Video inputs (Yellow RCA pin cords)

Video inputs and outputs (Yellow RCA pin cords)

ou T Audio input: j and outputs

DVD player

or LD player

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A video

component

with digital

audio

outputs

should

be connected

to the VIDEO2

jacks

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with drgrtal connection,

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be sure to read the Input -Lx

If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver ,w? mode settings section carefully

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(Except

05

S VIDEO cord

CENTER pin cord) I I=

OUT

S VIDEO OUT I

To switch

the speakers

off,

press

the MUTE

key

CAUTION (Except for USA

and Canada)

Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard l Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit l Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm

than, shown

below

CAUTION (For U.S.A. and Canada)

Be sure to adhere followings Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing l Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit damage or fire hazard

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The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital, or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals If you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the Input mode settings section carefully -Lx

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT (AUDIO)

OOrnrn CD player

DO

RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991 D) (sold separately)

I I Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks (See Connecting video componelt&) 1

DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) \ -Q

RF 1 PCM OUT 00 LD player 0000 6 00

To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital Next, connect the DIGITAL OUT jacks of the demodulator to the DIGITAL IN jacks of the receiver Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 9MONITOR jacks (See Connecting

demodulator video

(DEM-9991D) )

components

Connecting antennas the

AM loop antenna
The AV AIJX jacks are convenient for connection such as a camcorder or a video game of video components

The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors Place it as far as possible from the receiver, n/set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception

AM antenna terminal connections

0 Push lever 0 Insert cord Q Release lever

FM indoor antenna
The supplied indoor antenna is for temporary use only For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna Disconnect the indoor antenna when you connect one outdoors

FM antenna terminal connections

Insert cord

FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75~2 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor room and connect it to the FM 75R terminal antenna into the

Attach OUT

to the stand

AM looptintenna FM indoor antenna

-FM outdoor antenna

To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob 42-a When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you do not need to connect the video cable When you connect the unit and the component with the S VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality

fCommerciallv available) .

Connecting system control cords after connecting audio component system lets you take advantage system control operations

a KENWOOD of convenient

SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Remote Control Lets you operate receiver this unit with the system remote supplied with the

This unit is compatible only with the [SL-161 mode The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS6], [XS], or [XR] connection mode If your component has the mode select components to the [SL16] mode switch, set the connected

Automatic Operation When you start playback from a source on this unit switches to that component

component, the input selector automatically

Synchronized Recording Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback ing from CD, MD or analog discs SYSTEM CONTROL

when record-

b You may connect

the system

control cord to either the left or right jack

Re#isterin# setup codes for KENWOOO audio components (VR-506/517fiRF- V605OO/V55500)

l

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections The underlined portion represents the setting mode m [S!,J6j @J6-j [XS] [XS8] [XS] [XS8] ( Record [XR]

of the system

control

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are not compatible with system control, registering the setup code enables you to control those components using the remote control supplied with this unit (without connecting system control cords) To register setup codes for your remote controllable KENWOOD audio components, see Registering setup codes for other components -m

WSI
l

player

In order to take advantage of the system control operations, the components must be connected to the correct jacks To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD jacks To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be connected to the MDflAPE jacks When using more than one CD player (etc ) only the one connected to the specified jacks may be connected for system control l Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL16] system control mode Do not make system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible * Some MD players are not system control compatible You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment Votes 1 [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with KR], [XS], and KS81 equipment for system operations If your equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords Even without system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without effecting performance ! Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment 3 Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals

Do not connect a system to the VIDEOS/MONITOR

control jacks

cord to a cassette

deckconnected

Connecting speakers the

0 Strip coating 0 Loosen

Connectionof banana plugs (For U S A and Canada)

Q Secure 0 Insert

Q Insert

Secure

Sound will not be heard if the speaker

terminal

is not fully secured

l l

Never short circuit the + and - speaker cords If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speakers correctly

Strip

coating

Push

the lever

Speakerimpedance
After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedance ratings Using speakers with a rated impedance other than that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver

Q Insert

the cord

Gonnecting speakers . the ; il-.

Front Right Speakers A Left

The W-.505/51 7/KRF-V5050DN5550D are equipped with one-touch speaker terminals They are arranged in the same manner as the speaker terminals of the VR-506/KRF-V6050D Refer to the instructions on making connections to the VR-506/KRF-V6050D when making connections to the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D

FRONTSPEAKERS CENTERSPEAKER ~(6-160)~(8160)~

q
VR-517/KRF-V5550D VR-506/KRF-V6050D \-

VR-505/KRF-V5050D

//

VR-517/KRF-V5550D

VR-505/KRF-V5050D

Powered

(Except W-5171 KRF45550D)

(Be sure to connect surround speakers)

both

Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system (for VR-506/ KRF46050D)

Preparingthe remote control

Speaker placement LOadinQ the batteries
0 Remove the cover 8 Insert the batteries

1 Q Close

the cover

Insert two AA-size

(R6) batteries

as indicated

by the polarity markings

Operation
Frontspeakers: Placetothefront left and right ofthelistening position Front speakers are required for all surround modes Center speaker : Place front and center This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion Se sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meter above the ears of the listeners These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere Required for surround playback Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds Although the above, if you divide those settings steps the speakers ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed dont have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you can signals between the available speakers in the speaker to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from -a you have available When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER key on the remote control When the power comes ON, press the key you want to operate

6m
l

I--

ray system

hannel space switchins

kcepf for fhe USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia)
te space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails the area to which the system is shipped However, if the current cannel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the stem is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM oadcasts cannot be expected In this case, change the channel space :tting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys

Notes 1 The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due to use during operation checks 2 When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace 6 both batteries with new ones 3 Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent malfunction

ove switch lever to match her pointed tool

your area with a small screwdriver

or

_i;
0 To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receivers listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, center, and surround speakers) as described below Use the MULTI CONTROL speaker setting keys to select the appropriate center ^

MULTI

CONTROL

If you selected LRG as the front speakers setting, 0 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to the receiver @I CNTR NML (normal): An average size center speaker is connected to the receiver L @ CNTR OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF If you have 0 CNTR I: @ CNTR selected NML as the front speakers setting, ON: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver ON OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver OFF the setting (SURR) appears the appropriate surround

^--

,L,gy t ,::,

is L is

POWER

OtiSTANDBY

Press the SET UP key again to accept The surround speaker setting indication keys to select

p L?

Q Use the MULTI CONTROL speaker setting

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Turnon the power to this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key(s).

0 Press the SET UP key such indication (SUBW ON) appears that the subwoofer setting

a Selecta speaker system

0

If you selected LRG as the center speaker setting, Large surround speakers are con0 SURR LRG (large): nected to the receiver 0 SURR NML (normal): Average size surround speakers are connected to the receiver L 0 SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF If you have selected other than LRG as the center speaker setting, @I SURR ON: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is ON c @ SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver is OFF

Press
l l

the SET UP key again

to accept

the setting mode channels

The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment In steps q and a, indications appear only for the selected of the speakers that require adjusting

Use the MULTI CONTROL subwoofer setting c @I SUBW ON: Subwoofer 0 SUBW OFF: Subwoofer The initial setting When the setting automatically set When subwoofer

keys

to select

the appropriate

a Adjust the speaker volume

From your usual listening position, adjust thevolume levels from each speaker should be the same levels Thevolume

setting mode to the receiver is ON setting mode to the receiver is OFF

Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the volume tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted

of the test

l l

is SUBW ON SUBW OFF is selected, the front speakers are to FRNT LRG and the procedure skips to step 0 output sound is required, select FRNT NML

The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output

Press the SET UP key to accept the setting l The front speakers setting indication (FEINT) appears

The test sequence

tone is heard for 2 seconds +L C -,

from each: R -,

the SR +

speakers SL -

in the SW

following

Q Use the MULTI CONTROL speakers setting 0 r: FRNT NML (normal): LRG (large):

keys to select

the appropriate

front

Ifyouchangethevolume to music, the settings If the speaker are reset

@I FRNT

Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver Large front speakers are connected to the receiver

level settingsforthespeakerswhile listening referred to on this page are also changed -m setting selects are changed, the speaker level settings

For FRNT LRG selection, no sound will be heard from SUBW even when it is set to ON However, if you select CINEMA EQ when subwoofer is selected, you will be able to hear sound from the subwoofer When in STEREO mode, the sound goes directly to front speaker

Press the SET UP key l The test tone is turned off The receiver enters the mode for inputting the distance to the speakers

Press the SET UP key to accept the setting l The center speaker setting indication (CNTR) appears

Continued

to next

page

q
0

input fhe distance to the speakers

Measure speakers the distance from the listening position to each of the

Preparifg for playback

Some preparatory steps are needed before INPUT starting playback EQ MODE UTO/CINEMA

Jot down the distance to each of the speakers Distance to front speakers: _ feetDistance to center speaker: _ feetDistance to surround speakers: _ feet0 Use the MULTI front speakers The speaker CONTROL indicator keys to select blinks

meters meters meters to the

the distance

to be adjusted

Indication
l

in feet

indication

in meters

KRF-V6050D/ v505olx V5550D

OVirER SPEAKERS AIB (SPEAKER/MUTE)

INPUT

StfLECTOR

The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0 3 to 9 0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0 3 m) increments the SET UP key to accept 0 and 0 to input the settings the distance for each of the

&zlecfin#the input made

If you have selected a component connected to the CDIDVD, DVD/Gch, DVD (VR-50MKRF45550D only) or VIDE02/MONITOR jacks, make sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to be used -La sf?tecthrff ~0~~~~ connected To change to the

0 0

Press

Repeat steps speakers Setup

is complete

when

the input

indication

reappears

Select the source name corresponding to the component the MD/TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is TAPE source to MD, follow the steps below: 0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE

Display
l

when all speakers

have been selected

Hold down the AUTO/CINEMA

l l

EQ key for more than 2 seconds 8

The speakers you have selected should appear on the display Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected

The source indication changes to MD To return to the original indication, repeat procedure

Selecling fhe speaker system fVR-5~6~R~-V6U5U~ ottiyj

Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system be used AON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel BON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals on the rear panel A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers Use this setting when listening with headphones for stereo sound and virtual surround in all playback modes The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit The speaker indicator lights to A B

If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level The CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal

@ Use the INPUT input level you

l

SELECTOR knob want to adjust

to select

the

source

which

You can store a separate input level for each input source If the MONITOR function is ON, you can store an input level for when MONITOR is on independently of the input levels for the input sources key repeatedly until the INPUT indication

Press the SOUND appears Use the MULTI

VR-506/KRF-V6050D

VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/ V5550D

CONTROL

keys

to adjust

the input

level

Selecting 6ch INPT by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby DVD/ 6ch is the input source will cause SPEAKER A to be selected automatically press the SPEAKER key to

On the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D, switch the speakers on and off

l l

The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight seconds The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: OdB, -3dB, and -6dB (The initial setting is OdB ) the SOUND key again to return to the input indication

Turningon the receiver

0 0 Turn on the power to the related to this receiver components by pressing POWER (and ON/ Turn on the power STANDBY) key(s)

Press

~~~f~nin~ ..^ su~m2G~~~u#eni to a

INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR CONTROL

Start playback from the selected source CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys)to adjust \

m $et$V~LlfME

Selecting VlOEOZ/MONITOR
Depending on the component jacks, select either the VIDEO appropriate

connected to the VIDEO 2/MONITOR 2 setting or the MONITOR setting, as -!a

Adjustingthe sound
URCE DIRECT

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PHONES

(SPEAKERIMUTE)

VOLUME

CONTROL

a en;;;

;;;;;;ELECTOR

knob to select the sourceyou

knob

The input sources change as shown below: Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR

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0 CDIDVD @ TAPE or MD @ VIDEOl if VlDEO2lMONlTOR @I VIDEOZ
8 ;;Dlll; I,

is VIDEO2 RC-ROHl is MONITOR RC-R0615/R0617

else if VIDE02/MONITOR m DVD/Gch 8 AV AUX

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver and analog stereo mode 0 Press BASS: TREB: the SOUND Select (Press Select (Press this the this the key to select to adjust SOUND to adjust SOUND the key the key the tone is in the PCM stereo

KRF-V5050D 8 Tpwill~~ II @ CDIDVD

@I TAPE or MD 0 VIDEO1 if VlDEOPlMONlTOR is VIDEO2 @ VIDEOZ 0 DVDlGch else if VIDE02/MONITOR is MONITOR @I DVD/Gch VR-505 0 0 0 0 (!$j g AUX TUNER CDIDVD TAPE or MD VIDEOl if VIDE02/MONITOR W;o2 91

mode range

to be adjusted

low frequency once ) high frequency twice )

range

0
l

Use the MULTI

CONTROL

keys to adjust

the sound

quality

is VIDEO2 is MONITOR

The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -1OdB to +I OdB in 2 step increments The adjustment item is di@ayad for approximately 8 seconds

else if VIDE02/MONITOR @ DVD

Once-touchlow frequency emphas%ibassboost) (remote control only)

You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver and analog stereo modes Press
l

VR-517IKRF45550D r
0 0 0 @I 0 0 @I @ AUX TUNER CDIDVD TAPE or MD VIDEOl if VIDE02/MONITOR is VIDEO2 VIDEOS DVD/Gch AV AUX (VR-517 only) else if VIDE02/MONITOR is MONITOR @ DVD/6ch 0 AV AUX (VR-517 only)

is in the PCM stereo

the B BOOST

(BASS

BOOST)

key (+lOdB) low frequency

Press the key once to select the maximum emphasis setting This key does not function when the receiver ambience effects adjustment mode

is in the sound quality or

Switchingback to the previous setting

Press the B BOOST (BASS BOOST) key again

_Remrd@y audio (analupsources) 1 ,. , - j,.,,The MUTE Press key lets you mute the sound key of the speakers

-_ 1_

MONITOR

the MUTE

INPUT
Press the MUTE key again so that the MUTE
l

SELECTOR

indicator the volume

goes off control

Rz?cording music source a

When setting recording a music to MONITOR source, switch the VIDE02/MONITOR -La

MUTE knob

ON can also be deactivated

by turning

0 Use this function to pass the source bypassing any audio processing Press the SOURCE DIRECT s DIRECT -I
l

material

direct

to the amplifier, 0 0

UsethelNPUTSELECTOR knobtoselectthesource(otherthan TAPE) you want to record Set the cassette Stat-l playback, deck then or MD recorder start recording to record

key

When you press the LISTEN MODE, SOUND, or SET UP keys, or switch to another input source, SOURCE DIRECT playback will be canceled If CINEMA EQ is switched ON, SOURCE DIRECT key will not be effective

When setting

recording a music to MONITOR

source,

switch

the

VIDEOS/MONITOR -m

MONITOR

MD/TAPE

recording key

cancel
Press
l

0 DIRECT key again

Press

the MONITOR

the SOURCE

If SOURCE DIRECT playback was activated while in surround mode, canceling SOURCE DIRECT playback will reactivate the previous surround mode

Use the INPUT MD/TAPE

SELECTOR

knob

to select

a source

other

than

0 0 (VR-506/KRF-V6050D) Press the SPEAKERS goes off

Start playback on the cassettedeckconnected jacks and start recording on the cassette connected to the MD/TAPE jacks MONITOR recording knob to select

deck

to the MONITOR or MD recorder

A or B key so that the speaker

indicator MD/TAPE

(VR-505/517//5050D/V555OD) Press the SPEAKER key so that the speaker Make sure the SPEAKERS indicators are turned off -I

indicator

goes

off

0 0

Use the INPUT

SELECTOR

MD/TAPE

Make sure the SP indicators are turned off -I

Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD/TAPE jacks and start recording on the cassette dec! or MD recorder connected to the VIDE02/MONITOR jacks
l

To copy tapes using a double cassette manual of the double cassette deck

deck, refer to the instruction

VR-506/KRF-V6050D
l

VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/ V5550D

MONITOR function (analo# sources only)

You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to the VIDEOS/ MONITOR jacks of the receiver If a graphic equalizer is connected, the MONITOR key should be left in the on position Alternately, if a cassette deck equipped with a S-head system is connected to the VIDE02/ MONITOR jacks, you will be able to monitor the just-recorded signal while making recordings on the cassette deck By switching the MONITOR key on and off, you can compare the sound of the source signal and the just-recorded signal For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the connected component

If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will becanceled as well, resulting in stereo playback Connect headphones to the PHONES jack

Use the VOLUME volume

CONTROL

knob

(VOLUME

keys)

to adjust

the

The receiver can store up to 40 stations one-touch operation 0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select VIDEOl) you want to record the video source (other than

in the memory

and recall them by

Q Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record l Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source @ Start playback, then start recording l Recording may not be normal for some video software the copy guard condition

MULTI
This is due to -gj

CONTROL

I
BAND

INPUT

SELECTOR

rewording audio (digital sumes) - I . -_ -, ..- - - .I Switch on the REC mode to record a digital input source Usually use the A-REC (Auto-Record) mode to record audio input sources When tl)e digital mode changes during recording in the A- REC mode, the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily To record the audio input source from the beginning of the digital mode change, use the M-REC (Manual-Record) mode

AUTO/CINEMA

EQ

Recordiio music in A-RECor M-RECmode

INPUT
0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR VIDEOP) you want to record deck

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S:LECTOR
the source (CD, DVD or

a ;e$he INPUTSELECTOR (TUNER to select the knob key)

to select

Usethe SAN0key to select the desired broadcast band.

0 Set the cassette 6

l

or MD recorder

to record than below 2 seconds to

Press select

and hold the DIMMER key for more the A-REC or M-REC mode every 2 seconds off : as shown

r
r

Each press as follows: OFM OAM

switches

the band

AM or FM indicator appears in the display

The mode changes 0 Ret mode :

@ A-REC

M-REC

The digital input record mode is switched off The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording The input signal type at the moment this mode Is selected is held throughout this mode i i i j .. .. ,..... ; j -WITAL STlrlGO

a LI$$?~I$C~NEMA
Each press swliches 0 AUTO 0 AUTO

EL?key to select the desired

the tuning method as follows: lights up AUTO indicator in the display

lit (auto tuning) not fit (manual tuning)

For A-REC

mode: ; ii ii.!

Normally, set to AUTO (auto tuning) If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural )

Usethe MULTI CONTROL to select the station. keys

Frequency display ST lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo

TUNED is displayed station is received Auto tuning Manual tuning : :

when a

The next station is tuned automatically Turn the knob (press the key) to select the desired station

0
l

Start

playback,

then start

recording in the

If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change input signals, etc , press the DIMMER key

Preseffingradio sfafiun~manually-. -.. - -I __ ^.

MULTI CONTROL

Recei@g preset sfqfions in order (p. CALL)

n Tuneto the station you want to store

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Pressthe MEMORY white receiving the station key

Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds

0 PressTUNER to select the tuner as the source key

q
l

Usethe P CALLH/HI

key to select the desired station

preset station is received in

Proceed (If more

to step gi within 5 seconds than 5 seconds elapse, press

Each time you press the key, another order the P CALL w m .does

the MEMORY

key again) Pressing the following: 01+02+03+ 38-r39+40 does the following:

a Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select one of the station presets (1 - 40).

Pressing

the P CALL

Pressthe MEMORY again to confirm the setting key

l l

r 01+02+03+

38+39+-407

Repeat steps@ a, a, andatostoreasmanystationsasnecessary If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by the new one

Holding presets,

down the m receiving each

or w preset

key, lets you skip through the station at 0 5 second intervals

Receivingpresef stations -

-.-2 -

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fl PressTUNER select tuner as the source to a fn;;tt;F,mber u

Press the numeric press press For 15, For 20,
l

of the preset station you want to receive

keys in the following order:

If you make a mistake entering a two digit number, press the +I 0 key repeatedly to return to the original display and start again

This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings -m beforehand

Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5 1 channels digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such of as Laserdisc or DVD software marked mm) Compared with previous DIBITAL Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range Note Although and right, surround Surround)

Surroundmodes
DTS
The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVD software DTS is a strictly digital format and can not be decoded inside most CD, LD or DVD players For this reason, if you attempt to listen to DTS encoded software through the analog output of your new CD, LD or DVD player, you will experience digital noise in most cases This noise can be quite loud if the analog output is connected directly to a high power amplific%tion system Proper measures for playing the digital output as described below should be taken to avoid this situation To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system or an amplifier with a built-in DTS Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of a CD, LD or DVD player All models are incorporated with the DTS decoder

a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left and a subwoofer) is required for true 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby program sources, even if you connect only the front speakers

Center

speaker

Subwoofer F&t nt speakers Surround speakers

(SW) (L, R) (L, R)

Front speakers Surround * Optional speakers

(L, R)

* LFE = Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep sound effects Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep performance in the other surround modes The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being for this channel

nonbass low bass input

(L, R)

in this mode

* LFE = Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects DTS has a 1 or LFE channel The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ~~[oo~svswaou~~j) This receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround home video software Surround signal is monaural

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc US Pal No 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc 0 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc All rights reserved

DIGITAL

m
SURROUND

Front speakers Surround Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 01992-l 997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved speakers

(L, R) (L, R)

Dolby 3 Stereo
Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded

DVD Bchannel mode (except VR-505/KRF-V555OD)

Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5 1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of spaciousness, and dynamic range are superb

Center

speaker

Front speakers

(L, R) (L, R) nondeep

\
Surround speakers *LFE = Low Frequency Effects This channel delivers separate directional bass singnals to the subwoofer for more dynamic bass sound effects

DSP mode
The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source These modes are panicularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event!

Surround

speakers

(L, R)

Whats DSP?
DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor The way a sound is heard in an actual environment of different factors One of the most important is of decaying elements of sound echoing in various The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence create reverberation, without spoiling the sound signal depends on avariety reverberation (the act places) by using the DSP to quality of the original

Whenthe DTSsignal is input:

(The DTS indicator The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mm markand DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc ) DlslllL DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the ~~JDDLBYMROUNDJ mark lights up ) 0 DTS: DTS surround @ STEREO: Normal stereo

[I

playback

Whenthe analog signal or the digital signal (exceptfor DOLBY DIGITALor DTSsignal) is input:
-I t

0 0

INPUT

MODE

INPUT

SELECTOR

LISTEN

MODE

@ @I 0 @ 0 - @

PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up ) 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround (The 3 STEREO indica tor lights up ) ARENA: DSP surround JAZZ CLUB: DSP surround THEATER: DSP surround STADIUM: DSP surround DISCO: DSP surround STEREO: Normal stereo playback Sound is produced from the two front channels only

If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receivers current settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels

fl Adjust the volume.

Notes
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Preparations
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Turn ON related components Complete Preparing for surround sound (speaker Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component back with surround sound Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode for the source you wish to play back Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played analog input

settings) -m you wish to play (analog or digital) -La by selecting the

Depending on thetypeofthesignalorspeakersetting, somelistening modes cannot be selected When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is conflrmed as Dolby Digital To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listening modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component Connect the Dolby Digital compatible source components Dolby Digital format digital audio signal to one of the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the back of the receiver Connect the normal audio signal correctly to the respective components AUDIO -&Q-m-m-a jacks

E) Start playing the video software

Pressthe LISTEN MODE(LSTN M.) key to select the listening mode.

The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input If the input mode,is set to digital auto (AUTO SOUND lights), the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of input signal and the speaker settings

Each press of the LISTEN setting as listed below

The listening mode settings

MODE

(LSTN

M ) key switches depending

the

are different

on the type

of input signal

Whenthe DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input:

(The DOLBY DIGITAL, 0 0 PROLOGIC, or 3 STEREO indicator lights up ) DOLBY DIGITAL: DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround indicator lights up ) 0 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround @I STEREO: Normal stereo playback When you select DOLBY DIGITAL surround (The PRO LOGIC

DVD6-channelplayback
(VR406/517/KRFV605OD/W505OD)
c.

Convenient functions
MULTI CONTROL

Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5 1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect the component to the receivers DVD/Gch INPUT jacks through a surround processor which can decode the surround signal you wont to listen to Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is also acceptable

INPUT

MODE

INPUT

SELECTOR SOUND

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Adjusttog the sound

You can make further adjustments in the surround mode 0 Press the display SOUND key until to the sound while listening to playback

the

desired

item

appears

in the

Preparations
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Connect your DVD player to the DVD/Gch jacks of the receiver Turn on all other components that will be used -Qg Complete Preparing for surround sound

Each time you press the button, the menu changes Note that some items are not displayed in certain * 0 0 0 @ @ 8 0 -@I 0

as follows: modes -@JJ -a

H Select DVW6ch as the input source

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If speaker system B is on when DVD/Gch is selected as the input source, it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically

a Select 6ch tNPTby pressing the hVPUT MODEkey a Start playback of the DVDsoftware

BASS (low frequency range sound quality adjustment) TREB (high frequency range sound quality adjustment) C (center speaker level adjustment) SR (right surround speaker level adjustment) SL (left surround speaker level adjustment) SW (subwoofer level adjustment) INPUT (input level adjustment) NIGHT (midnight mode on/off) CONTROL keys to adjust the setting

42-x

Use the MULTI

l

as desired 8 seconds

The adjustment

item is displayed

for approximately

Ad)ostthe volume
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It is not possible to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SET UP, SOUND) of the channels separately when the receiver is in the DVD/ 6ch mode Adjust the volume with the controls of the DVD player For the powered subwoofer, you can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofers own volume control

When watching movies at night you might not be able to raise the volume as loud as normal Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track, even when listening at low volumes 0 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until NIGHT appears on the display l This can be selected only if CD/DVD, DVD O/R-505/KRF-V5550D only) or VIDEO2 is selected as the source and the listen mode is set to DOLBY DIGITAL Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the ON or OFF setting

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The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Midnight mode

Display dimmer adjustment

The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receivers display You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music Each time you press the DIMMER changes among the three available ness level you find most pleasing key, the display brightness settings Select the bright-

i76iHzi PiXt pliyback

The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to STEREO
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To play a

When 96kHz appears in the display, press the LISTEN MODE key (the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode)

The remote control supplied with this receiver (for VR-506/517/ KRF-V6050DN5550D only) is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit

Repeat steps H to El to register additional components until all components have been registered

Replace control

all four batteries is designed

with new ones when you notice a shortening in memory while you change

to retain setup codes

Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models, certain codes may not work with some models (Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model )

Operatingother components Registering setupcodesfor othercomponents -*

Numeric keys This operation lets you operate the registered components KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off automatically with the receiver via the system control connections

POWER Source keys

POWER

POWER Source POWER keys

RECEIVER

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Find the setup code of the component to be registered

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Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component -a to be registered Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter 805 Input (DVD) 1 Component 1 DVD player 1 Maker 1 Code 1 1 Key DVD 1 1

q
l

$&;e

input selector keysto select the component you

keys also changes the input selector on

Pressing the input selector the receiver When tuner, When Tuner

1 1

1 KENWOOD

1 805,808

you operate your registered TV, VCR, DVD player, or DSS receiver, go to step lil you operate with system

Cable

the CD player, Cassette deck, MD player, control connection, go to step q

or

q q

Pressthe source POWER key. Pressthe operation keysyou desire

l

-a
key mode

To return to the receiver

operation

mode, press the RECEIVER

The remote control mode returns to the receivgf operation when you do not operate for more than 15 seconds

Hold down the POWER and press the numeric keysto key enter the setup code.
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Example: Press 805 to register a DVD player made by KENWOOD If you push an invalid key, the remote will exit the setup mode

Pressthe source POWER (TV, IICR,BIIB, CABLE, DSS)key for more than 2 seconds, and check to see that the component you want to control turns on
If the component setup code, enter
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Note Be sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on the receiver when you want to operate KENWOOD components connected by system control cords Otherwise, point the remote control at the component you want to operate

does not react, and there is more another setup code and try again

than

one

F/II, TUNING 44-, or MULTI CONTROL key(s) can also be used instead of the POWER key If the component is already on, pressing thesource POWER keys will turn it off

Vt%ketup
Maker SONY GE/RCA RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX SHARP PANASONIC SAMSUNG JVC HITACHI Setup codes 101 102 103, 104, 105, 106,117 107,108 109 110 111,112,122 109 113 114.115 Maker SONY GE/HITACHI RCA/HITACHI PANASONIC MAGNAVOX TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI

codes

_I
Setup codes 301, 302, 303, 304,305,306 307 308 309, 310 311, 312, 313 314 315, 316, 317,

_ _^ L%D Setup codes

Maker JVC SONY PIONEER PANASONIC KENWOOD TOSHIBA PHILIPS Setup codes 801 802 803 804 805,808 806 807

CABLE Setup codes 1

DSS Setup codes

Maker RCA G.I. Setup 901 902 codes

1HAMLIN OAK MACOM

210.211 212,213,214 215.216.217

I HITACHI PRIMESTAR 908 909

fljD VDp/ayt?rOperatiOn. _keySm(m VR-~O~/KRF-^ ysosoo, : . ^_

The remote control of this unit can control two groups remote control supplied with the DVD player Group-l : DV-4900, DV-4070B. DV-2070, R7030, DVF-3530 and DV-402 Group-2: DV-4050, DV-303, DVF-R6030, DV-203, of KENWOOD DVD players DVF-9010, DVF-K7010,

..
directly without using the

DVF-5010,

DVF-R9030.

DVF-

DVF-K5020,

DVF-5020,

DVF-3020

and DVF-3030

Depending on your KENWOOD DVD model, you need to set up your receiver remote control as follows: To set for Group-l DVD players: Pressthe numeric1keywhilepressingthe~POWERkey(nottheDVD Power key)onyour remote control To set for Group-2 DVD players: Press the numeric 2 key while pressing the POWER key (not the DVD Power key) on your remote control l If your DVD player is not listed in the list above, perform the set up for either Group-l or Group-2 When the set up is successful, then your DVD player falls Into that particular group How to operate the DVD player with the remote control 1 Pressrng the DVD Power key for more than 2 seconds turns the DVD player on or off 2 To carry out the functions of the DVD player, first press the DVD Power key, then press each key for each operation as explained in the DVD operation pages in the operating instructions In this case, the DVD operation mode is retarned for 15 seconds after pressing any of those DVD operation buttons (To turn the recerver operation mode within 15 seconds, press the RECEIVER key)

DVD player operation You can perform these player

keys basic operations

using the keys described

below when

connected

to KENWOOD

DVD

CASSETTE CDplayer & MD recorder operations deck, (For . I.I ~~-5~5~~F-~5~5~D~ ,. _I

You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations --

Cassette deck operation keys

CD player operation keys

Numeric keys (Select tracks)

r44 (Skip down) ti (Rewind) (Fast forward) - 4 (Play) -bm (w Play) - . (stop) 44 (Search) w (Search) k
DISC SKIP -

- HI --,/II
n

(Skip up) (, Play/Pause) (stop)

MD recorder operation keys

Numeric keys (Select tracks)

ti 4 w

(Skip down) (Search) (Search)

-CH (Skip up) -,111 (t Play) -m (stop)

+100 (Select track)

Notes 1 Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model 2 The charts above show the typical functions available for each component Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar functions For that reason, we have programmed extra functions on some of the unused number keys to help you control your equipment

CASSETTE deck, CDplayer & MD recorder operations

(For VR-506/W7/KRFV605OD/W555OD)/ , ,r _-_T _ ._ _ ---_ __
-DE You can perform these basic operations using the keys descnbecf below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations

Cassette deck operation keys

11 (Rewind) H
(Fast forward)

e H

(Rewind)

(Fast forward)

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CD player operation keys

Numeric keys(Select tracks)

Numeric keys (Select tracks)

(Skip down)44 (Seatal) H (Search) 1 DISC SKIP-

- HI

(Skip up)

w ti H

(Skip down) (Search) (Search) I DISC SKIP

-HI -MI
- n

(Skip up) (b Play/Pause) (stop)

-WI1 (c Play/Pause) - n (stop)

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MD recorder operation keys

Numeric keys (Select tracks]

Numeric keys(Select tracks)

144 (Skip down) dd (Search) H (Search) I +lOO (Select tracks)

-HI

(Skip up)

~1

(Skip down) 44 (Search) H (Search) b

-HI

(Skip up)

-b/II (w Play) -m (stop)

.a1 (b Play) n (stop)

+lOO (Select tracks)-

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@hercomponents ppe@ions (For v~-506~~~~~~~-v60~~~~~5~~0~ - -,.

Refer to the following @ Select for the type of remote source to the operations for details you desire I control operations available for each component the input

c BB%#B

I
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Press the keys corresponding Refer to the following sections

When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second before pressing the next key Numeric keys function the same as the numeric keys on the original remote These keys can be used to perform the basic operations makers components which the setup code for each beforehand of KENWOOD and other component had been entered -@g

Numeric keys -

Numeric keys

ENTER (Enter)

-ENTER

(Enter)

TV SEL (TV Selector)-

-INPUT SEL (Input Selector) -CHANNEL a/o (Channel +/-)

TV SEL (TV Selector]

-INPUT SEL (Input Selector) -CHANNEL a/V (Channel +/-)

MUTE -

-VOLUME A/V (Volume +/-)

MUTE

-VOLUME A/V (Volume +I-)

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to next

page

VCRoperation keys

Numeric key

Numeric keys-

M (Rewind) (Fast fonnrard)

-tit, (t Play) -. (Stop) -II (Pause)

-,NPT SEL (Input Selector)

M (Rewind) (Fast forward) 1

-.,I, (b Play) - . (stop) -II (Pause)

-,NPT SEL (k,pUt %idX)

-CHANNEL a/V (Channel +/-)

-CHANNEL a/V (Channel +I-)

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DVD player operation keys

Numeric keys (Select tracks)

Numeric keys (Select tracks)

RETURN (Return) MENU (Menu) OSD (OSD menu) -

a(Cursor t) o(Cursor 4) D(Cursor ) C) 4 a(Cursor

ENTER (Enter) - .,I, (C Play) . (Stop) II (Pause)

RETURN (Return) MENU (Menu)OSD (OSD menu) -

n(Cursor o(Cursor a(cursor i P(Cursor

t) 1) C) )

3 L x u a 83 %

t4 e

(Search) (Search) 1

a+ (Search) H (Search)

-ENTER (Enter) -.,I, (b Play) -. (stop) -II (Pause)

~1

TITLE (Title) (Skip down) w (Skip up)

TITLE (Title) 1~ (Skip down) HI (Skip up)

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DSS receiver operation keys

Numeric keys-

Numeric keys-

MENU (Menu)b OSD (OSD menu)-

a(Cursor t) -I
o(Cursor 8) r>(Cursor Ir) a(Cursor C) -ENTER (Enter) -CHANNEL a/V (Channel +/-)

MENU (Menu)OSD (OSD menu)-

a(Cursor t) v(Cursor $) _ a(Cursor C) ID(cwm*)

-ENTER (Enter)

-CHANNEL a/o (Channel +/-)

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Cable tuner operation keys

(P CALL-) Tuning

-m BAND -AUTO

(P CALL +)

(P CALL-)

-W -BAND -AUTO

(P CALL+)

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ReSettin@ the Microcomputer

The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition

For U S A and Canada Unplug the power cord from back in while holding down For other countries key key, the wall outlet, then the POWER key plug it

Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory

With OFF press

the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY POWER

lmplifier

No sound

from

the speakers 4.

The speaker

cords

are disconnected

Connect

them properly

referring to Connecting level ;; to ON 1

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VOLUME is set to the minimum position MUTE is ON The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF Speaker cords are short-circuited

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Adjust the volume to a proper :hUq:!;:::MUTE Set the SPEAKERS swrtch(es)

The standby not output Sound

indicator

blinks

and sound

is

Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuiting, then turn on the power again Connect it properly speakers referring to Connecting -M the

is not output

from one of the speakers

The speaker

cord is disconnected

Sound is not output from the surround speakers and I or the center speaker, or their sound is very small
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The surround speaker cords and/or the center speaker cord is disconnected A surround mode has not been engaged The surround and/or center volume controls are set to the minimum level The audio cord from the turntable nected to the PHONO jacks The turntable is not grounded is not con-

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Connect it properly referring to Connecting the -m speakers Select a surround mode Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone -ml Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks Connect the grounding wire to the GND terminal on the rear panel Set the input mode to digital manual before starting playback of the Dolby Digital source -m Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode -Lx Copy-guarded corded video software cannot be re-

A humming noise is generated PHONO input selector is selected

when

the

When playing a Dolby Digital using a DVD player, the sound after it starts No sound is produced a DVD player A video normally source cannot during

source signal is cut off soon

There are many possible causes for this problem, depending on the type of DVD player used

playback

from

The input mode is set to digital manual

be recorded

The software

is copy-guarded

kner
Radio stations cannot be received No antenna is connected The broadcast band is not set properly *The frequency of the desired station tuned
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is not

Connect an antenna Set the broadcast band properly Tune the frequency of the desired

q&q station -m

Interference

Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile Noise due to interference from an electric appliance Noise due to a nearby TV set

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Install the outdoor antenna away from the road Turn off the power to the appliance install the receiver farther away from the TV

A station which was preset cannot ceived by pressing the corresponding merit key

be renu1

The preset station belongs to a frequency that cannot be received The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time

Preset a station with a receivable Preset the station again

frequency

Remoie control unii

Sertain *emote Remote

inputs control control

cannot

be selected

using

the

No setup codes registered input(s)

at for the respective

Register a setup code at the respectrve

input(s) -ml

operation

is not possible

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The remote control is set to a different operation mode Batteries are exhausted The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly No software is loaded in the source component

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Press the source select keys or source POWER keys to select the appropriate operation mode Replace with new batteries Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range

An attempt is made to play a tape which is being recorded in the cassette deck *The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the component you wish to control
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Connect properly referring to Setting up the system Place software in the source component you want to play Wait until recording has completed Press the source select keys or source POWER keys to activate the operation mode for the component you want to control before operation -Lzz Reset the microorocessor

The microprocessor functions

of the remote

control

mal-

For Lt.S. A and Canada AUDIO section (VR-506)

Rated power 100 watts 8 D from distortion. output during STEREO operation

DIGITAL AUDIO section

Sampling frequency Input level I impedance/wave Optical Coaxial 32 kHz, 44 1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96kHz length (-15 dBm - -21 dBm), 660 nm i30nm 05Vp-p175n

per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 4OHz to 20 kliz wlth no mom than 0 7% total harmonic (FTC)

during SURROUND operation 0 7% T H D at 8 D one channel driven) 100w+100w CENTER (40-20kHz, 0 7% T H D at 8 n one channel driven) 100 w SURROUND (40-20kHz, 0 7% T H D at 8 Done channel 100w+100w driven) Total harmonic distortion 0 050% (1 kHz, 5OW, 8 Q) Frequency response CD 10 Hz - 80 kHz, +0 dB, -3 0 dB Signal to noise kio (IHF66) 74 dB PHONO (MM) 90 dB CD Input sensitivity I impedance 25mV127kQ PHONO (MM) 200 mV I47 kQ CD 200 mV I 47 kC MONITOR IN (VIDE02/MONITOR) 200 mV I47 kR DVD/Gch INPUT Output level I impedance TAPE REC 200mVll kR 200mVll ka MONITOR OUT (VIDE02IMONITOR) 15V122kR PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) Tone control *I 0 dB (at 70 Hz) BASS TREBLE il0 dB (at 10 kHz)

Effective power output FRONT (40-20kHz,

V/LX0 section
VIDEO inputs I outputs VIDEO (composite) S VIDEO inputs I outputs S VIDEO (luminance S VIDEO (chrominance 1 Vp-P175R (VR-5061517) signal) signal) 1 Vp-pl75R 0 286 Vp-p I75 a

FM tuner section
Tuning Usable range 87 5 MHz - 108 MHz (MONO) 1 3 pV (75 D)/ 13 2 dBf (75 kHz DEV , SINAD 30 dB) 50dB quieting sensitivity STEREO 28 pV (75 D)/ 40 2 dBf Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) 0 5% (71 2 dBf input) MONO 0 7% (71 2 dBf input) STEREO Signal to noise ratio (1 kHr, 75 kHz DEV ) MONO 75 dB (71 2 dBf input) 68 dB (71 2 dBf input) STEREO 40 dB Stereo separation (1 kHz) 70 dB Selectivity (i400 kHz) (30 Hz - 15kHz), +0 5 dB, -3 0 dB Frequency response frequency sensitivity

AUDIO section (VR-505/517)

Rated power output during STEREO operation RMS, both channels driven, 7%totalharmonic at IOOwatts per channel minimum 8Rfrom40Hzto20kHzwithnomorethanO distortion (FTC) Effective power output FRONT (40-20kHz,

AM tuner section
Tuning 10 Usable Signal frequency range kHz step sensitivity (30% mod , SIN 20 dB) to noise ratio (30% mod 1 mV input) 530 kHz - 1,700 kHz 16 pV I (600 pV/m) 50 dB

GENERAL
during SURROUND operation 0 7% T H D at 6 R one channel driven) 1oow+1oow CENTER (40-20kHz, 0 7% T H D at 8 R one channel driven) IOOW SURROUND (40-20kHz, 0 7% T H D at 8 Q one channel 100w+100w driven) Total harmonic distortion 0 050% (1 kHz, 5OW, 8 Q) Frequency response CD 10 Hz - 60 kHz, +0 dB, -3 0 dB Signal to noise ratio (lHF88) 90 dB CD Input sensitivity I impedance CD 200 mV I 47 kC 200 mV I47 kR MONITOR IN (VIDE02/MONITOR) PHONO (MM) (VR-517) 25mV127ka DVD/Gch INPUT (VR-517) 200 mV I47 kD Output level I impedance TAPE REC 200mVll kQ 200mVll kD MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2IMONITOR) 15V122kR PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) (VR-505) Tone control BASS +I 0 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE il0 dB (at 10 kHz) Power consumption AC outlet SWITCHED Dimensions 26A (total W H D 150 W, 1 25 A max ) : 440 mm (17-5116) : 143 mm (5-11116) : 400 mm (15-3/8) 8 8 kg (18 92 lb) 8 7 kg (18 89 lb)

Weight (Net) VR-506/517 VR-505

Notes 1 KENWOOD follows 2 The full performance

a policy of continuous advancements in development For this reason specifications may be changed may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature)

without

notice

For other countries AUDIO section (KRF-V605OD)

Effective power output during STEREO operation lkHz,lO%THD,at80 Rated power output during STEREO operation 140w+140w

AUDIO section (KRF- V55500)

Effective power output during SURROUND operation (1 kHz, IO%, 80) 110w+110w Rated power output during STEREO operation 80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels 8 R from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than harmonic distortion (FTC) driven, at 07% total

100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 Rfrom 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 7% total harmonic distortion (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (lkHz, 10% T H D at 8 Q one channel driven) 140w+140w CENTER (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 140 w SURROUND (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 140w+140w Total harmonic distortion 0 050% (1 kHz, 5OW, 8 0) Frequency response CD 10 Hz - 80 kHz, +0 dB, -3 0 dB Signal to noise ratio (lHF86) PHONO (MM) 74 dB CD 90 dB Input sensitivity I impedance PHONO (MM) 25mV127kR CD 200 mV I47 kR VIDE02/MONITOR 200 mV I47 kD DVD/6ch INPUT 200 mV I47 kR Output level I impedance TAPE REC 200mVll kR VIDE02/MONITOR 200mVll k0 PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) lSV122kD Tone control BASS t10 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE il0 dB (at 10 kHz)

Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 13ow+13ow CENTER (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 130w SURROUND (IkHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 130w+130w Total harmonic distortion 0 050% (1 kHz, 4OW, 8 0) Frequency response CD 10 Hz - 60 kHz, +0 dB, -3 0 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF68) CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 90 dB Input sensitivity / impedance 200 mV I47 kil ~DONITOR IN (V~DE~~/M~NIT~R) 200 mV I47 kO Output level I impedance TAPE REC 200mVIl kO MONITOR OUT (VIDE02/MONITOR) 200mVll k0 Tone control BASS ii0 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE t10 dB (at 10 kHz)

DIGITAL AUDIO section

Sampling frequency Input level / impedance/wave Optical Coaxial 32 kHz, 44 1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96kHz length (-16 dBm - -21 dBm), 680 nm i30nm 05Vp-p175n

AUDIO section (KRF-V505OD)

Effective power output during STEREO operation (1 kHz, IO%, 80) Rated power output during STEREO operation 140w+140w

100 watts channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 0 from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 7% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (lkHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 140 w + 140 w CENTER (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 140 w SURROUND (1 kHz, 10% T H D at 8 0 one channel driven) 140w+140w Total harmonic distortion 0 050% (1 kHz, 5OW, 8 0) Frequency response CD lOHz-80kHz,+OdB, -3OdB Signal to noise ratio (IHF86) PHONO (MM) 74 dB CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 90 dB Input sensitivity I impedance PHONO (MM) 25mV127kR CD 200 mV I47 kR MONITOR IN (VIDE02/MONITOR) 200 mV I47 kR DVD/Gch INPUT 200mVllOkD Output level I impedance TAPE REC 200mVll k0 MONITOR OUT (VIDE02/MONITOR) 200mVll kD PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) 15V122kQ Tone control BASS +I0 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE 210 dB (at 10 kHz)

WE0 section
VIDEO inputs I outputs VIDEO (composite) S VIDEO inputs I outputs S VIDEO (luminance S VIDEO (chrominance 1 Vp-p/760 (KRFV6050D) signal) signal) 1 Vp-p175a 0 288 Vp-p I75

FM tuner section
Tuning Usable range 87 5 MHz - 108 MHz (MONO) 1 6 pV (75 a)/ 15 2 dBf (75 kHz DEV , SINAD 30 dB) 50dB quietlng sensitivity STEREO 28 pV (75 D)/ 40 2 dBf Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) MONO 0 5% (71 2 dBf input) STEREO 0 73 (71 2 dBf input) Sign;lFNrise ratio (1 kHz, 75 kHz DEV ) 75 dB (71 2 dBf input) STEREO 88 dB (71 2 dBf input) Stereo separation (1 kHz) 40 dB Selectivity (+400 kHz) 50 dB Frequency response (30 Hz - ILkHz), +0 5 dB, -3 0 dB frequency sensitivity

AM tuner section
Tuning frequency range 9 kHz step 10 kHz step Usable sensitivity Signal to noise ratio (30% 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz 530 kHz - 1,610 kHz 16 pV I (800 pV/m) 50 dB

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in development For this reason specifications may be changed cold location (under a water-freezing temperature)

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GENERAL
Power consumption KRF-V6050DN5050D KRF-V5550D AC outlet SWITCHED Dimensions 270 W 200 w

D : 400 mm Weight (Net) (KRF-V6050DN5050D) (KRF-V5550D) 9 3 kg 6 4 kg

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Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product Model Serial Number

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual Follow all the safety and operating instructions These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 1 Power sources a power supply only manual or as marked of the type of power appliance dealer or intended to operate refer to the instruction The appliance should be connected to of the type described in the instruction on the appliance If you are not sure supply to your home, consult your local power company For appliances from battery power, or other sources, manual

Temperature - The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures The ideal ambient temperature IS above +5C (41F) Heat - The appliance should heat sources such as radiators, or other appliances (including heat be situated away from heat registers, stoves, amplifiers) that produce

Power-cord protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinch&i by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance
Never pull or stretch

Electric shockCare should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings If a metal objects, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result For families with children, never permit children to put anything, especially metal, Inside this appliance

Enclosure removal - Never If the internal parts are touched electric shock might occur

remove the accidentally,

enclosure a serious

- This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) This plug wrll fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a tablecloth on the appliance Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to

CAUTION -P o I arization

10 Magnetic sources systems, objects

fields - Keep the appliance away from of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker radios, motorized toys or magnetized

11 Cleaning - Unplug this appliance from outlet before cleaning Do not use volatile such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or etc to clean the cabinet Use a clean dry

the wall solvents benzine, cloth

12 Accessories - Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable recommended bythe manufacturer, or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combrnation to overturn

Water and moisture-The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc
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13 Lightning - For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and drsconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges 14 Abnormal smell - If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug theappliancefromthewalloutlet Contact your dealer or nearest service center

18 Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power crrcuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or crrcuits as contact with them might be fatal 19 AC outlets - Do not connect other audio equipment wrth a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel Never connect other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it to orevent fire or electric shock

15 Damage requiring service - The applrance should be servrced by qualified service personnel when A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled Into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruction manual Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improperadjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technrcian to restore the appliance to its normal operation E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged F Theapplianceexhibitsamarkedchangeinperformance 16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the applrance beyond that described in the instruction manual All other servicing should be referred to qualrfied service personnel 17 Outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrrcal Code ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure

20 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 21 Attachment-Do by the appliance not use attachments manufacturer as they not recommended may cause hazards

22 Replacementparts-When replacement parts are requtred, be sure the service technicran has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorrzed substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards 23 Safety check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition

Notes: 1 Item 3 is not required except for grounded 2 Item 17 and 18 are not required except antenna terminals 3 Item 17 complres with UL in the U S A

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KENWOOD Audio products are designed and manufactured with advanced technology and craftsmanship This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as listed This limited warranty remains in effect for the period indicated from the date of the original consumer purchase 2 years parts and labor

LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for this product The following items are not covered under the terms of this limited warranty 1 Voltage and/or line frequency conversions 2 Damage caused by accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper operation, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the owners manual 3 Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defects covered by the warranty 4 Installation and/or removal charges, damages based upon inconvenience, or loss of use of the product 5 Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed 6 Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by someone other than KENWOOD or an Authorized KENWOOD Service Center 7 Damage due to unsuitable packing and/or shipment method (Claim must be presented to the shipper) 6 Cosmetic items such as external cabinet, including but not limited to appearance items such as knobs, speaker grills, cartridges or styli and batteries 9 Product purchased or serviced outside the United States and its territories, except product purchased through the United States Military Exchange 10 Damage resulting from installation of parts or accessories which do not conform to the specification and quality of the original item WARRANTY COVERAGE KENWOOD will pay for the labor and parts expenses for items covered under the terms of the limited warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE If your KENWOOD product requires service; 1 Take or ship it to any KENWOOD Authorized Service Center in the U S A along with a complete description of the problem Warranty service is not available outside the United States (If you are uncertain as to whether a Service Center is authorized, please call l-EOO-KENWOOD, i-800-5369663, for the nearest Service Center) 2 You are responsible for transporting product for repair, for installation and removal charges, and payment for any initial shipping charges KENWOOD will pay for the return shipping charges for product which is received in this manner LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS TOTHE LENGTH OFTHIS WARRANTY

EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES KENWOODS LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF SAID PRODUCT, AT OUR OPTION, AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have any questions regarding the operation of the product, you should contact your KENWOOD Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center If the problem or your question is not handled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer Relations Department at the address listed below

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