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... the supplied remote control Compared to control other KENWOOD DVD players. These modes enable the remote control to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several operation modes. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-60RS VR-50RS INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its design and how to switch the operation modes may differ depending on the country and sales area. In order to effectively use the remote control...
... the supplied remote control Compared to control other KENWOOD DVD players. These modes enable the remote control to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this model has several operation modes. AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-60RS VR-50RS INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper understanding of the remote control and how to switch its design and how to switch the operation modes may differ depending on the country and sales area. In order to effectively use the remote control...
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... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Keep this model and your system to operate other components using the remote control supplied with a soft, dry cloth. Kenwood recommend that all remote control operations. Remote Control Shows you 'll be as easy as a detailed explanation of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with this page carefully to move or ship the unit in setting up your KENWOOD DVD player using...
... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Keep this model and your system to operate other components using the remote control supplied with a soft, dry cloth. Kenwood recommend that all remote control operations. Remote Control Shows you 'll be as easy as a detailed explanation of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with this page carefully to move or ship the unit in setting up your KENWOOD DVD player using...
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... 32 Memory back up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting video components(COMPONENT VIDEO 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Connecting the terminals 15 Connecting the antennas 15 Preparing for surround sound 16 Speaker settings 16 Operations Normal playback 18 Preparing for approximately 1 day. • Power mode • Input selector settings • Picture output • Speaker ON/OFF • Volume level • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level • TONE ON/OFF • LOUDNESS...
... 32 Memory back up the system 8 Connecting a DVD player 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting video components(COMPONENT VIDEO 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Connecting the terminals 15 Connecting the antennas 15 Preparing for surround sound 16 Speaker settings 16 Operations Normal playback 18 Preparing for approximately 1 day. • Power mode • Input selector settings • Picture output • Speaker ON/OFF • Volume level • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level • TONE ON/OFF • LOUDNESS...
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... a case, change or modification is connected. - - The user could lose the authority to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Infrared ray system • When pressing more than before, replace both batteries with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in direct light from that the cable ground shall...
... a case, change or modification is connected. - - The user could lose the authority to prevent malfunction. 4 EN Infrared ray system • When pressing more than before, replace both batteries with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in the instruction manual. These limits are expressly approved in direct light from that the cable ground shall...
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... compatible with an astonishing fidelity from Surround Back speakers. Dolby Digital provides up to play and enjoy! £ Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you maximum enjoyment from the 5.1 channel sources. It can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using matrix technology. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II's features. It is turned on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be able to enjoy the experience of independent digital audio...
... compatible with an astonishing fidelity from Surround Back speakers. Dolby Digital provides up to play and enjoy! £ Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you maximum enjoyment from the 5.1 channel sources. It can also control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using matrix technology. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II's features. It is turned on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be able to enjoy the experience of independent digital audio...
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... system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. 6 EN CAUTION The power in the preset memory. ^ SETUP key ^ Use to select the speakers' settings etc. & MUTE key ) Use to store radio stations in this model is turned OFF. Names and functions of a single channel. indicator Input channel indicators *The Input channel indicators light up the memory. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of parts Main Unit Speaker indicator AUTO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, AUTO DETECT indicator Surround mode display DIGITAL...
... system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. 6 EN CAUTION The power in the preset memory. ^ SETUP key ^ Use to select the speakers' settings etc. & MUTE key ) Use to store radio stations in this model is turned OFF. Names and functions of a single channel. indicator Input channel indicators *The Input channel indicators light up the memory. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of parts Main Unit Speaker indicator AUTO indicator Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, AUTO DETECT indicator Surround mode display DIGITAL...
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... key ) Use to switch the status of settings. ^ VOLUME %/fi keys ( Use to adjust volume setting. & MUTE key ) Use to temporarily mute the sound. * TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to select the radio station. ¡ Use to adjust the brightness of parts Remote control unit TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ MULTI CONTROL TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN BAND AUTO/MONO MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL. SETUP key Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ^ Use to operate the DVD player. @ TONE...
... key ) Use to switch the status of settings. ^ VOLUME %/fi keys ( Use to adjust volume setting. & MUTE key ) Use to temporarily mute the sound. * TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to select the radio station. ¡ Use to adjust the brightness of parts Remote control unit TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND LISTEN MODE ACTIVE EQ MULTI CONTROL TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ON SCREEN BAND AUTO/MONO MUTE BASS BOOST LOUDNESS DISC SEL. SETUP key Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ^ Use to operate the DVD player. @ TONE...
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..., reset the microcomputer by referring to "In case of listening mode and source digital. Analog connections Audio connections are available at each include jacks for the left channel. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is given to digital signal during playback to match the type of two channels. Analog input: Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO" (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up the system Make connections...
..., reset the microcomputer by referring to "In case of listening mode and source digital. Analog connections Audio connections are available at each include jacks for the left channel. Microcomputer malfunction If operation is given to digital signal during playback to match the type of two channels. Analog input: Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player. Auto detect: In "F-AUTO" (full auto) mode (AUTO DETECT and DIGITAL indicators light up the system Make connections...
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... receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for surround playback. FM antenna terminal connections Insert the connector. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Using speakers with reversed polarity, the sound will be made unless the antennas are required for all the speakers listed above the ears of the listening position. Speaker placement Center speaker Front speaker Surround speaker *Surround Back Left speaker Subwoofer...
... receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for surround playback. FM antenna terminal connections Insert the connector. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of this model, connect speakers with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Using speakers with reversed polarity, the sound will be made unless the antennas are required for all the speakers listed above the ears of the listening position. Speaker placement Center speaker Front speaker Surround speaker *Surround Back Left speaker Subwoofer...
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... general speaker setting, use the remote control unit, press the TUNER, MD/ TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or AUX key on the display. 3Select a speaker system. 1 Select SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the speaker system indication "SP SYSTEM" scrolls across the display. 16 EN 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer setting. 1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is ON. 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is...
... general speaker setting, use the remote control unit, press the TUNER, MD/ TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or AUX key on the display. 3Select a speaker system. 1 Select SP SETUP and press the SETUP key again so that the speaker system indication "SP SYSTEM" scrolls across the display. 16 EN 4 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the appropriate Subwoofer setting. 1 SUBW ON : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is ON. 2 SUBW OFF : Subwoofer setting mode to this model is...
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... Surround Back speaker is connected to this model. 3 BS OFF : Surround Back speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. % Press the SETUP key to accept the setting. 4 Adjust the speaker volume level. Continued to select the appropriate Surround Back speaker setting. Preparing for surround sound If you have selected "NML" as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is turned off...
... Surround Back speaker is connected to this model. 3 BS OFF : Surround Back speaker setting mode to this model is OFF. % Press the SETUP key to accept the setting. 4 Adjust the speaker volume level. Continued to select the appropriate Surround Back speaker setting. Preparing for surround sound If you have selected "NML" as the Front speakers setting, 1 CNTR NML (normal) : An average size Center speaker is connected to this model. 2 CNTR OFF : Center speaker setting mode to this model is turned off...
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... select "TAPE". 2 Hold down the AUTO/MONO key for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the distance to the front speakers. Preparing for more than 2 seconds. • The source indication changes to "MD". • To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 2. Turning on this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY key. Adjust the input level. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR...
... select "TAPE". 2 Hold down the AUTO/MONO key for surround sound 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the distance to the front speakers. Preparing for more than 2 seconds. • The source indication changes to "MD". • To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 2. Turning on this model by pressing POWER ON/ STANDBY key. Adjust the input level. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR...
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... function which controls the low volume settings to the PHONES jack. Listening with headphones 1 Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF key so that the speaker indicator goes off . This is ON and during recording in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones to maintain the music's richness. PHONES 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (CD/DVD, DVD or VIDEO2) you mute the sound of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will...
... function which controls the low volume settings to the PHONES jack. Listening with headphones 1 Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF key so that the speaker indicator goes off . This is ON and during recording in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones to maintain the music's richness. PHONES 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (CD/DVD, DVD or VIDEO2) you mute the sound of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will...
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... DVD players. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left and right, surround back and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound, this channel. £ DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; The "Dimension" control allows the user to almost any type of program source...
... DVD players. Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left and right, surround back and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound, this channel. £ DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear; The "Dimension" control allows the user to almost any type of program source...
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... you find some discs which are Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc but it does not contain the identification signals. The listening mode settings are stored separately for surround sound" (speaker settings).^ • Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play The DTS compatible models can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). Continued...
... you find some discs which are Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc but it does not contain the identification signals. The listening mode settings are stored separately for surround sound" (speaker settings).^ • Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob or Input Selector keys to select the component you wish to play The DTS compatible models can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). Continued...
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... on speaker settings and listening modes. 1 C (Center speaker level adjustment)* 2 RS (Surround Right speaker level adjustment)* 3 RB (Surround Back Right speaker level adjustment)* 4 BS (Surround Back speaker level adjustment)* (VR-60RS only) 5 LB (Surround Back Left speaker level adjustment)* 6 LS (Surround Left speaker level adjustment)* 7 SW (Subwoofer level adjustment)* 8 INPUT (input level adjustment - This makes it easy to hear all of the Dolby Digital and DTS sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in the display. Ambience...
... on speaker settings and listening modes. 1 C (Center speaker level adjustment)* 2 RS (Surround Right speaker level adjustment)* 3 RB (Surround Back Right speaker level adjustment)* 4 BS (Surround Back speaker level adjustment)* (VR-60RS only) 5 LB (Surround Back Left speaker level adjustment)* 6 LS (Surround Left speaker level adjustment)* 7 SW (Subwoofer level adjustment)* 8 INPUT (input level adjustment - This makes it easy to hear all of the Dolby Digital and DTS sound track (like scenes with sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in the display. Ambience...
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... AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT DVD SETUP DIMMER MENU ON SCREEN 1 (Search) ¡ (Search) DISC SEL. How to KENWOOD DVD player. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD players for the detailed operating instructions. (To return to the receiver operation mode, press other Input Selector key.) DVD player operation keys You can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the keys described below when connected to operate the DVD player with the DVD player. Numeric keys TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND TOP MENU LISTEN MODE...
... AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT DVD SETUP DIMMER MENU ON SCREEN 1 (Search) ¡ (Search) DISC SEL. How to KENWOOD DVD player. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD players for the detailed operating instructions. (To return to the receiver operation mode, press other Input Selector key.) DVD player operation keys You can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the keys described below when connected to operate the DVD player with the DVD player. Numeric keys TUNER CD/DVD MD/TAPE RECEIVER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUX DVD SETUP TONE DIMMER SOUND TOP MENU LISTEN MODE...
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... "Connecting the speakers". $ • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ) • Set the SPEAKERS switch to ON. * The standby indicator blinks and sound is set to digital manual mode. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to OFF. Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio stations cannot be recorded. If this problem, depending on the power again. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it left the factory. Amplifier Symptom...
... "Connecting the speakers". $ • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ) • Set the SPEAKERS switch to ON. * The standby indicator blinks and sound is set to digital manual mode. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to OFF. Tuner Symptom Cause Remedy Radio stations cannot be recorded. If this problem, depending on the power again. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it left the factory. Amplifier Symptom...
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... the Input Selector keys to select the appropriate operation mode. • Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range. • Press the CD/DVD key or DVD key to activate the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you want to control. Remedy • Press the any of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The remote control has not been changed...
... the Input Selector keys to select the appropriate operation mode. • Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range. • Press the CD/DVD key or DVD key to activate the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you want to control. Remedy • Press the any of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote. • The remote control has not been changed...
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... ratio (IHF'66) CD/DVD 95 dB Input sensitivity / impedance CD/DVD, DVD, AUX, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 550 mV / 47 kΩ Output level / impedance MD/TAPE REC 550 mV / 1 kΩ PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ PRE OUT (SURROUND BACK 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ Tone control BASS 10 dB (at 100 Hz) TREBLE 10 dB (at 10 kHz) Loudness control VOLUME at -30dB level 8 dB (at 100 Hz) DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency 32...
... ratio (IHF'66) CD/DVD 95 dB Input sensitivity / impedance CD/DVD, DVD, AUX, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 550 mV / 47 kΩ Output level / impedance MD/TAPE REC 550 mV / 1 kΩ PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ PRE OUT (SURROUND BACK 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ Tone control BASS 10 dB (at 100 Hz) TREBLE 10 dB (at 10 kHz) Loudness control VOLUME at -30dB level 8 dB (at 100 Hz) DIGITAL AUDIO section Sampling frequency 32...