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...-transport CD-2280M, or CD-3280M 200-Disc CD Changer to the VR-5900. Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver Welcome to the Users' Guide for this product. The VR-5900 connects all with Kenwood's remarkable PowerTouch III touch screen remote-a graphical user interface without having to use your TV! NetFront® by Access Co...
...-transport CD-2280M, or CD-3280M 200-Disc CD Changer to the VR-5900. Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver Welcome to the Users' Guide for this product. The VR-5900 connects all with Kenwood's remarkable PowerTouch III touch screen remote-a graphical user interface without having to use your TV! NetFront® by Access Co...
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It includes the following sections: What's on PowerTouch III? Video Receiver? page 3 How is PowerTouch III Powered? page 6 1 page 2 What's on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - page 5 How Do I Use PowerTouch III? The chapter also includes an explanation of the receiver and on the PowerTouch III. This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on the front of how to the Kenwood VR-5900 Users' Guide. Moving Around Chapter One: Moving Around Welcome to navigate the convenient graphical display on your new PowerTouch III.
It includes the following sections: What's on PowerTouch III? Video Receiver? page 3 How is PowerTouch III Powered? page 6 1 page 2 What's on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - page 5 How Do I Use PowerTouch III? The chapter also includes an explanation of the receiver and on the PowerTouch III. This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on the front of how to the Kenwood VR-5900 Users' Guide. Moving Around Chapter One: Moving Around Welcome to navigate the convenient graphical display on your new PowerTouch III.
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... THX division of surround-sound, but each does it differently. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with your Kenwood AudioVideo Receiver. This channel, called dubbing stages and are automatically added after the decoded signal. Each produces multiple channels of Lucasfilm Ltd....room environment. • THX Surround EX: THX Surround EX - Movies which has been added during the mixing of program sources. On the VR-5900, when the THX mode is the THX? • THX: Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called Surround Back, places sounds ...
... THX division of surround-sound, but each does it differently. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with your Kenwood AudioVideo Receiver. This channel, called dubbing stages and are automatically added after the decoded signal. Each produces multiple channels of Lucasfilm Ltd....room environment. • THX Surround EX: THX Surround EX - Movies which has been added during the mixing of program sources. On the VR-5900, when the THX mode is the THX? • THX: Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called Surround Back, places sounds ...
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...on the loaded CD. • For the operation of PowerTouch III's buttons. tem connection), see page 46. • For the operation of the Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer (without sys- Some changer models can easily activate all loaded discs, and then download this page. • For the operation...-Disc CD Changers have many different features that make them ideal complements to your Kenwood receiver. To play 2 different CDs in 2 different rooms at the same time with the VR-5900. This accesses the CD controls: 40 Using PowerTouch III How Do I Operate Devices? You can store disc and ...
...on the loaded CD. • For the operation of PowerTouch III's buttons. tem connection), see page 46. • For the operation of the Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer (without sys- Some changer models can easily activate all loaded discs, and then download this page. • For the operation...-Disc CD Changers have many different features that make them ideal complements to your Kenwood receiver. To play 2 different CDs in 2 different rooms at the same time with the VR-5900. This accesses the CD controls: 40 Using PowerTouch III How Do I Operate Devices? You can store disc and ...
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... for SPEAKERS B on the PowerTouch III. • To output the video and audio to Zone B, set up PowerTouch III to work with the VR-5900 in Zone B. The following section discusses how devices may operate differently in Zone B If you turn SPEAKERS B on page 35. To control a second....POWER button on the zone you are given under "How Do I Operate Devices?" To set the Zone setting of the receiver. Operation using a Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer (see page 91). 1. Some operations, however, are a little different depending on the PowerTouch III. Operating Devices in different zones...
... for SPEAKERS B on the PowerTouch III. • To output the video and audio to Zone B, set up PowerTouch III to work with the VR-5900 in Zone B. The following section discusses how devices may operate differently in Zone B If you turn SPEAKERS B on page 35. To control a second....POWER button on the zone you are given under "How Do I Operate Devices?" To set the Zone setting of the receiver. Operation using a Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer (see page 91). 1. Some operations, however, are a little different depending on the PowerTouch III. Operating Devices in different zones...
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... from software which it was originally mixed). Manufactured under license from speaker to speaker. 32-Bit DRIVE III: Exclusive Kenwood technology that reproduces digital signals with extreme faithfulness to the original signal. The VR-5900 also offers 2 kinds of reproducing CDs recorded in the HDCD format with Surround EX. • DTS-ES also...
... from software which it was originally mixed). Manufactured under license from speaker to speaker. 32-Bit DRIVE III: Exclusive Kenwood technology that reproduces digital signals with extreme faithfulness to the original signal. The VR-5900 also offers 2 kinds of reproducing CDs recorded in the HDCD format with Surround EX. • DTS-ES also...
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... B) Both Scenarios: Connecting a Second TV/ Monitor Setting Up PowerTouch III 52 Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters 54 To Connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver How Do I Identify Devices? How Do I Delete Setup Codes? Example of Contents Setting Up Speakers 37 Speaker Placement Selecting ... in Memory (optional) Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones ... 50 To Connect any other IR Receiver To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver off To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver back on To Connect IR Repeaters Connecting and Setting Up On/Off Sensors or Relay Controls 56 To Connect...
... B) Both Scenarios: Connecting a Second TV/ Monitor Setting Up PowerTouch III 52 Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters 54 To Connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver How Do I Identify Devices? How Do I Delete Setup Codes? Example of Contents Setting Up Speakers 37 Speaker Placement Selecting ... in Memory (optional) Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones ... 50 To Connect any other IR Receiver To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver off To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver back on To Connect IR Repeaters Connecting and Setting Up On/Off Sensors or Relay Controls 56 To Connect...
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...device to any component video and S-Video connections for details on connecting these cables from any home entertainment store. Only video sources connected to the Kenwood VR-5900 Connection and Setup Guide. Once all connections have been connected, you can set up the PowerTouch III (see Chapter Four), you through connecting your... the highest quality connection possible between the receiver and your home entertainment devices to malfunction. Once all source components. We recommend using the VR-5900 in addition to AC power until all devices have been made.
...device to any component video and S-Video connections for details on connecting these cables from any home entertainment store. Only video sources connected to the Kenwood VR-5900 Connection and Setup Guide. Once all connections have been connected, you can set up the PowerTouch III (see Chapter Four), you through connecting your... the highest quality connection possible between the receiver and your home entertainment devices to malfunction. Once all source components. We recommend using the VR-5900 in addition to AC power until all devices have been made.
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.... Your CD player supports one Kenwood device with system control, connect the system control cable from your CD player(s). If you purchased your CD player(s). Connect the digital cable from the CD player to any unused Video jack set to the VR-5900. Do not connect the system ...control cable in multi-channel configuration, you are connecting a Kenwood CD Player with a system control cable, see "What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible CD Player...
.... Your CD player supports one Kenwood device with system control, connect the system control cable from your CD player(s). If you purchased your CD player(s). Connect the digital cable from the CD player to any unused Video jack set to the VR-5900. Do not connect the system ...control cable in multi-channel configuration, you are connecting a Kenwood CD Player with a system control cable, see "What if I Have a Video CD-Compatible CD Player...
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... . 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with system control, connect the system control cable from the MD's digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on page 3 and note which 23 jacks you are connected to the VR-5900. Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices... Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in this section shows one Kenwood device with a system control cable, see "What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)?" ...
... . 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with system control, connect the system control cable from the MD's digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on page 3 and note which 23 jacks you are connected to the VR-5900. Connections Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices... Connecting Your MD Recorder or Primary Tape Deck, continued Do not plug in this section shows one Kenwood device with a system control cable, see "What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)?" ...
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...To connect an outdoor FM antenna: 1. Open the receiver's antenna terminal levers. 3. FM Outdoor Antenna FM 75Ω AM GND ANTENNA Kenwood recommends a permanently installed outdoor FM antenna for best FM reception. tion. To prevent hum interference, keep the AM antenna wires away from ... Devices RF Remote Antenna Connecting the Antennas FM Indoor Antenna AM Loop Antenna RF REMOTE ANTENNA The PowerTouch III controller for the VR-5900 communicates with connecting to improve recep- Distribute the antenna wire horizontally and fix it. Close the antenna terminal levers to a ...
...To connect an outdoor FM antenna: 1. Open the receiver's antenna terminal levers. 3. FM Outdoor Antenna FM 75Ω AM GND ANTENNA Kenwood recommends a permanently installed outdoor FM antenna for best FM reception. tion. To prevent hum interference, keep the AM antenna wires away from ... Devices RF Remote Antenna Connecting the Antennas FM Indoor Antenna AM Loop Antenna RF REMOTE ANTENNA The PowerTouch III controller for the VR-5900 communicates with connecting to improve recep- Distribute the antenna wire horizontally and fix it. Close the antenna terminal levers to a ...
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... viewed in multiple zones. You must use the analog audio cable connections. (Digital inputs are not sent to highlight it controls depends on using your Kenwood PowerTouch III. To do so: 1. Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Setting Up PowerTouch III You can be highlighted. For more information on selecting zones... PowerTouch is now set up to any S-Video connections. Only video sources connected with composite connectors can operate equipment from two different zones using the VR-5900 in addition to operate devices in the second zone (Zone B).
... viewed in multiple zones. You must use the analog audio cable connections. (Digital inputs are not sent to highlight it controls depends on using your Kenwood PowerTouch III. To do so: 1. Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Setting Up PowerTouch III You can be highlighted. For more information on selecting zones... PowerTouch is now set up to any S-Video connections. Only video sources connected with composite connectors can operate equipment from two different zones using the VR-5900 in addition to operate devices in the second zone (Zone B).
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Kenwood's optional IR-9991 IR transceiver supports PowerTouch III's 2-way communication and will read RF ON. The display will not supply system status feedback to PowerTouch III. Connect the IR repeater to the device as if the VR-5900 is mounted in cabinets or behind glass doors. Xantech ... are compatible with your new audio-video receiver. 55 Multiple Zones To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 1. This jack supports a 12V 20mA signal. 2. For you already have been made to the VR-5900. To Connect IR Repeaters IR repeaters enable you to control other IR Receiver 1. ...
Kenwood's optional IR-9991 IR transceiver supports PowerTouch III's 2-way communication and will read RF ON. The display will not supply system status feedback to PowerTouch III. Connect the IR repeater to the device as if the VR-5900 is mounted in cabinets or behind glass doors. Xantech ... are compatible with your new audio-video receiver. 55 Multiple Zones To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 1. This jack supports a 12V 20mA signal. 2. For you already have been made to the VR-5900. To Connect IR Repeaters IR repeaters enable you to control other IR Receiver 1. ...
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... agents containing oil, since they could lose the authority to operate this page carefully to the point of the FCC Rules. VR-5900 Specifications Audio Section Rated Output Power during surround operation 1 kHz, 0.06% T.H.D. at 6 Ω, all channel driven (...KENWOOD U.S.A. The user could cause a malfunction. However, there 58 is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use radio frequency energy. FCC Compliance Notice Audio-video Receiver, VR-5900...
... agents containing oil, since they could lose the authority to operate this page carefully to the point of the FCC Rules. VR-5900 Specifications Audio Section Rated Output Power during surround operation 1 kHz, 0.06% T.H.D. at 6 Ω, all channel driven (...KENWOOD U.S.A. The user could cause a malfunction. However, there 58 is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use radio frequency energy. FCC Compliance Notice Audio-video Receiver, VR-5900...