User Manual
Page 2
... that the setting position of this page carefully to your dealer immediately. For VR-517 and KRF-V5550D Remote control unit (1) RC-R0617 Batteries (R6/AA) (2) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. Do not use contact cleaners...
... that the setting position of this page carefully to your dealer immediately. For VR-517 and KRF-V5550D Remote control unit (1) RC-R0617 Batteries (R6/AA) (2) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. Do not use contact cleaners...
User Manual
Page 3
... of parts 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D 7 Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D 8 Setting up the system 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ...... 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only 14 Connecting the antennas 14 Connecting the system control 15 Connecting the speakers 16 Preparing the remote control 18 Preparing for surround sound 19 Speaker settings 19 Operations Operations...
... of parts 5 Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D 6 Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D 7 Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D 8 Setting up the system 9 Connecting audio components 10 Connecting video components 11 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ...... 12 Digital connections 13 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only 14 Connecting the antennas 14 Connecting the system control 15 Connecting the speakers 16 Preparing the remote control 18 Preparing for surround sound 19 Speaker settings 19 Operations Operations...
User Manual
Page 4
... Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals. Preparations How to the table below. Remote Control (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D only) Shows you to play and enjoy! ∞ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", THEATER", STADIUM" and "DISCO". Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of program source. The 3 STEREO mode will guide you how to operate the...
... Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals. Preparations How to the table below. Remote Control (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D only) Shows you to play and enjoy! ∞ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like "ARENA", "JAZZ CLUB", THEATER", STADIUM" and "DISCO". Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of program source. The 3 STEREO mode will guide you how to operate the...
User Manual
Page 5
... STEREO indicator Preparations STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY For VR-506/ 505/517 STANDBY ON/STANDBY POWER ON OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B MULTI CONTROL DOLBY DTS D I G I T A L DSP MODE SET UP INPUT MODE DIMMER MONITOR SOUND LISTEN MODE SOURCE DIRECT BAND AUTO/CINEMA EQ. MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP S-VIDEO V AV AUX L - R SPEAKER MUTE For VR-505/517/ KRF-V5050D/V5550D For VR-506/517/ KRF-V6050D 1 POWER key ( (For KRF-V6050D/V5050D/V5550D) Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator ¶ Lights when the receiver is connected to switch...
... STEREO indicator Preparations STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY For VR-506/ 505/517 STANDBY ON/STANDBY POWER ON OFF PHONES A SPEAKERS B MULTI CONTROL DOLBY DTS D I G I T A L DSP MODE SET UP INPUT MODE DIMMER MONITOR SOUND LISTEN MODE SOURCE DIRECT BAND AUTO/CINEMA EQ. MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP S-VIDEO V AV AUX L - R SPEAKER MUTE For VR-505/517/ KRF-V5050D/V5550D For VR-506/517/ KRF-V6050D 1 POWER key ( (For KRF-V6050D/V5050D/V5550D) Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator ¶ Lights when the receiver is connected to switch...
User Manual
Page 6
... the auto tuning mode. 7 key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key. * 8 key Use to the operation of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER TITLE TV SEL. DISC SEL. CD player. 9 TITLE key Use to select the maximum adjustment set- key Use to operate other components. ) CHANNEL %¥...
... the auto tuning mode. 7 key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key. * 8 key Use to the operation of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER TITLE TV SEL. DISC SEL. CD player. 9 TITLE key Use to select the maximum adjustment set- key Use to operate other components. ) CHANNEL %¥...
User Manual
Page 7
... parts 7 POWER 1 1 2 3 0 4 5 6 DVD ! Preparations Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D) Names and functions of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multi- OSD key Use to operate other components. ) VOLUME keys ¡ Use to adjust the receiver volume. CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ AUX, CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) ¡ Use to select the input sources. 4 DVD ¢ keys When in DVD player operations, these keys are used to call up station presets. 2 SET...
... parts 7 POWER 1 1 2 3 0 4 5 6 DVD ! Preparations Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D) Names and functions of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multi- OSD key Use to operate other components. ) VOLUME keys ¡ Use to adjust the receiver volume. CD player. 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ AUX, CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2) ¡ Use to select the input sources. 4 DVD ¢ keys When in DVD player operations, these keys are used to call up station presets. 2 SET...
User Manual
Page 8
...; Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ Names and functions of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER TITLE TV SEL. key ¶ Use to operate other components. 0 TV SEL. OSD key Use to select the broadcast band. 6 key If CD is selected as the input source...
...; Use to operate other non-Kenwood products by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄ Names and functions of parts POWER 1 1 2 3 # TV $ 4 5 6 VCR 7 8 9 RETURN DVD 0 +10 LSTN M. 2 MENU OSD DSS CABLE 3 SET UP SOUND 4 POWER P.CALL P.CALL 5 MULTI CONTROL 6 TUNING ENTER BAND % ^ 7 B.BOOST A/B+100 AUTO DISC SKIP DVD & * 8 RECEIVER TITLE TV SEL. key ¶ Use to operate other components. 0 TV SEL. OSD key Use to select the broadcast band. 6 key If CD is selected as the input source...
User Manual
Page 9
... input, manual sound) Digital input: Select this setting to the analog mode. For this setting is selected, there may be exhibited. VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks The receiver's VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks can be produced. To use the INPUT MODE key to be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED To switch the setting back to an amplification system. Analog connections Audio connections are connecting. After completing connections and turning on . Auto sound: In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights...
... input, manual sound) Digital input: Select this setting to the analog mode. For this setting is selected, there may be exhibited. VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks The receiver's VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks can be produced. To use the INPUT MODE key to be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED To switch the setting back to an amplification system. Analog connections Audio connections are connecting. After completing connections and turning on . Auto sound: In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights...
User Manual
Page 15
... MD recorder SYSTEM CONTROL cord [SL16] [XS] [XS8] CD player [XS] Record player • In order to the [SL16] mode. Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck connected to either the left or right jack. It may be connected to the specified jacks may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are not compatible with system control, registering the setup code enables you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are...
... MD recorder SYSTEM CONTROL cord [SL16] [XS] [XS8] CD player [XS] Record player • In order to the [SL16] mode. Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck connected to either the left or right jack. It may be connected to the specified jacks may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are not compatible with system control, registering the setup code enables you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are...
User Manual
Page 18
... the remote control. In such a case, change the channel space setting in accordance with your area with new ones. 3. Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the system installation to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you move from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you can divide those signals between keys. Notes 1. The supplied batteries may...
... the remote control. In such a case, change the channel space setting in accordance with your area with new ones. 3. Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. • Although the ideal surround system consists of the system installation to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from the speakers you move from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you can divide those signals between keys. Notes 1. The supplied batteries may...
User Manual
Page 19
... CONTROL RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key(s). 2 Select a speaker system. 1 Press the SET UP key such that require adjusting. 3 Adjust the speaker volume. If you change the volume level settings for inputting the distance to next page SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L CR LFE LS S RS FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT...
... CONTROL RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 1 Turn on this receiver by pressing POWER or ON/STANDBY key(s). 2 Select a speaker system. 1 Press the SET UP key such that require adjusting. 3 Adjust the speaker volume. If you change the volume level settings for inputting the distance to next page SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS L CR LFE LS S RS FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT...
User Manual
Page 20
... sound from the speakers. Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of the speakers. 5 Setup is "TAPE". To change the source to "MD," follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to this setting when listening with headphones for stereo sound in feet FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the rear panel. Preparing for surround sound...
... sound from the speakers. Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of the speakers. 5 Setup is "TAPE". To change the source to "MD," follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to this setting when listening with headphones for stereo sound in feet FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the rear panel. Preparing for surround sound...
User Manual
Page 21
... is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. Selecting VIDEO 2/MONITOR Depending on the component connected to adjust the volume. Switching back to select the maximum (+10dB) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in 2 step increments. • The adjustment item is MONITOR 6 "DVD/6ch" 7 "AV AUX" (VR-517 only) Normal playback 2 Start playback from the selected source. 21 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys...
... is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. Selecting VIDEO 2/MONITOR Depending on the component connected to adjust the volume. Switching back to select the maximum (+10dB) low frequency emphasis setting. • This key does not function when the receiver is in 2 step increments. • The adjustment item is MONITOR 6 "DVD/6ch" 7 "AV AUX" (VR-517 only) Normal playback 2 Start playback from the selected source. 21 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys...
User Manual
Page 22
... the connected component. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to the PHONES jack. is switched ON, SOURCE DIRECT key will reactivate the previous surround mode. MD/TAPE = MONITOR recording 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select "MD/TAPE." 2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD/TAPE jacks and start recording. Make sure the SP indicators are turned off all of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. Normal playback 22 Muting the sound...
... the connected component. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to the PHONES jack. is switched ON, SOURCE DIRECT key will reactivate the previous surround mode. MD/TAPE = MONITOR recording 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select "MD/TAPE." 2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD/TAPE jacks and start recording. Make sure the SP indicators are turned off all of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. Normal playback 22 Muting the sound...
User Manual
Page 25
...,942 and other surround modes. Center speaker Subwoofer (SW) Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) This channel delivers separate non-directional bass signals to avoid this reason, if you enjoy up to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ( Surround modes DTS The DTS multi-channel audio format is required for this channel. The indication "LFE" appears in most CD, LD or DVD players. Surround signal is being input for playing the digital output as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Proper...
...,942 and other surround modes. Center speaker Subwoofer (SW) Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) This channel delivers separate non-directional bass signals to avoid this reason, if you enjoy up to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ( Surround modes DTS The DTS multi-channel audio format is required for this channel. The indication "LFE" appears in most CD, LD or DVD players. Surround signal is being input for playing the digital output as Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Proper...
User Manual
Page 27
... two front channels only. • If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receiver's current settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is set to the respective component's AUDIO jacks. 0!@# Operations Notes • Depending on the type of input signal. Connect the normal audio signal correctly to digital auto ("AUTO SOUND" lights), the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based...
... two front channels only. • If a Dolby Digital signal having more channels than the maximum number of playback channels available using the receiver's current settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is set to the respective component's AUDIO jacks. 0!@# Operations Notes • Depending on the type of input signal. Connect the normal audio signal correctly to digital auto ("AUTO SOUND" lights), the receiver selects the optimal listening mode automatically based...
User Manual
Page 28
..., make further adjustments to the sound while listening to play a disc other components that will be heard. Connecting a DVD player which can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer's own volume control. When you can decode the surround signal you press the button, the menu changes as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be used. • Complete "Preparing for approximately 8 seconds. INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER SOUND Ambience effects Operations SOUND...
..., make further adjustments to the sound while listening to play a disc other components that will be heard. Connecting a DVD player which can adjust the volume of the subwoofer using the subwoofer's own volume control. When you can decode the surround signal you press the button, the menu changes as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be used. • Complete "Preparing for approximately 8 seconds. INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR Convenient functions MULTI CONTROL DIMMER SOUND Ambience effects Operations SOUND...
User Manual
Page 30
... you change batteries. Input (DVD) Component Maker Code DVD player KENWOOD 805, 808 Key DVD RC-R0615/R0617 1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. • When you operate your registered TV, VCR, DVD player, Cable tuner, or DSS receiver, go to step 2. • When you operate the CD player, Cassette deck, MD player, or Tuner with system control connection, go to retain setup codes...
... you change batteries. Input (DVD) Component Maker Code DVD player KENWOOD 805, 808 Key DVD RC-R0615/R0617 1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you desire. • Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. • When you operate your registered TV, VCR, DVD player, Cable tuner, or DSS receiver, go to step 2. • When you operate the CD player, Cassette deck, MD player, or Tuner with system control connection, go to retain setup codes...
User Manual
Page 39
... of time. • Preset a station with a receivable frequency. • Preset the station again. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 9 A video source cannot be recorded normally. • The software is • Speaker cords are set to OFF. • Connect them properly referring to "Connecting the speakers" & • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ™ • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. ) The standby indicator blinks and sound...
... of time. • Preset a station with a receivable frequency. • Preset the station again. a DVD player. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital auto mode. 9 A video source cannot be recorded normally. • The software is • Speaker cords are set to OFF. • Connect them properly referring to "Connecting the speakers" & • Adjust the volume to a proper level. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ™ • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. ) The standby indicator blinks and sound...
User Manual
Page 40
... audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component. • An attempt is made 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 wish to control before opera- Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at for the component you want to play a tape...
... audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. • No software is loaded in the source component. • An attempt is made 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 wish to control before opera- Cause Remedy • No setup codes registered at for the component you want to play a tape...