Kenwood VR-506 User manual

KENWOOD
AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-506
VR-505
VR-517
KRF46050D
KRF45050D
KRF-V5550D
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and
sales area
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
B60-4942-00 OOa(K, P, Y, M, X, I) /F-k-; 0009

Units are designed for operation as follows
U S A and Canada AC 120 V only
Australia AC 240 V only
Europe and U K AC 230 V only
China and Russia AC 220 V only
*Other countries AC 11 O-l 20 I 220-240 V switchable
* ACvoltageselection
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
AC voltage selector switch
Move swatch lever to
match your line voltage
with a small screw-
driver or other pornted
too1
Note:
Qur warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage
due to improper settrng of the AC voltage selector switch
Safetyprecautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,
WlTHlNANEQUILATERALTRIANGLE.ISlNTENDEDTOALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DAN-
GEROUSVOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE
THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTI-
TUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS
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THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES-
ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM-
PANYING THE APPLIANCE
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
Keep this manual handy for future reference
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Accessories
FM Indoor antenna (I) AM loop antenna (1)
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For W-506 and KRF-V6050D
Remote control unit (1) Batteries (RG/AA) (2)
RC-R0615
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For VR-505 and KRF-V5050D
Remote control unit (1)
RC-R0511 Batteries (RG/AA) (2)
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For W-517 and KRF45550D
Remote control unit (1)
RCRO617 Batteries (RB/AA) (2)
(jyEJEJJ)e
‘AC plug adaptor (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)
Microcomputermalfunction 3
Ifoperation isnot possibleoran erroneousdisplayappears even though
all connectrons have been made properly, reset the microcomputer
referring to “In case of difficulty”
In regardto contactcleaner
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
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Caution : Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure
safe operation
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:x* ; &s& ;A Beforeapplyingthepower . . . ......... . 2
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* t:i a Safety precautions 2
‘* I,L, ::. Unpacking 2
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.S‘: How to use this manual 4
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Namesandfunctionsofparts. .. t
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: ,’ Remote control unit (RGRO617)
(VR-517/KRF-V5550D)
Settingupthe system .. . .. . ;
Connecting audio components 10
Connecting video components 11
Connecting a DVD player (6.channel input) 12
h$&$! Digital connections 13
&a@ Connecting to the AV AUX jacks
.~~\’ (W-506/51 7/KRF-V6050D only) 14
Connecting the antennas 14
Connecting the system control 15
Connecting the speakers 16
Preparing the remote control
Preparingfor surroundsound. ... ...... ii
Speaker settings 19
Normalplayback.... . . . ..,.m . 20
Preparing for playback 20
Listening to a source component 21
Adjusting the sound
Recording .. . . . . . .... .,.... . .ii
Recording audio (analog sources) 22
Recording video 23
Recording audio (digital sources)
Listeningto radio broadcasts, ,. , , ,. 2
Tuning radio stations 23
Presetting radio stations manually 24
Receiving preset stations 24
Receiving preset stations in order (P CALL) 24
Ambienceeffects . .... 25
Surround modes
Surround play
DVD 6-channel playback
(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D)
Convenient functions
25
27
28
28
Basicremote controloperationsfor other
components(ForVR-506/517/KRF-V60500/
1155500).,. ..,, ... 30
Registering setup codes for other
components 30
Operating other components 30
Setup code chart 31
DVD player operation keys
(For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) 32
Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder
operations (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) 33
Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder
operations (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/
V5550D) 34
Other components’ operations (For W-506/51 7/
KRF-V6050DN5550D) 36
In caseof difficulty ................. ... . 39
_ m Specifications . . . .. . . . .41
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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
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 intetfer-
ence 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
Forthe tJS.A
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 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 for energy efflclency

Hqwtousethismanual
This manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRF-
V5050D 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
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Model name Remote
Control Terminal
Speaker out ( Front input
This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations,
Remote Control, and Additional Information
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
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, you’ll
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
Additional Information
Shows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty” (trouble-
shooting) and “Specifications”
Memory back up function
Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit’s
memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
approximately 2 days
l Power mode l 6ch/2ch input setting
l Input selector settings
l Listen mode setting
l Device preset l Speaker settings
l Picture output
l Input mode setting
l Speaker ON/OFF
l Midnight mode setting
l Volume level
l Broadcast band
l BASSTREBLE, INPUTlevel
l Frequency setting
l Subwoofer ON/OFF l Preset stations
l Dimmer level l Tuning mode
l Monitor ON/OFF . CINEMA EQ
l MD/TAPE settings l Source Direct
Specialfeatures
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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
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
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 Sur-
round
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
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
DVD B-channel input
(For VR-506/517/KRF-V605ODfl505OD only)
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
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

Frequency display,
Input display, PRO LOGIC
indic tor
icator 7 r r-DIGITAL indicator
Preset channel display,
Surround mode display AUTo ‘OUND ind
.. .. * .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .
DIRECT indicator
AUTO indicator
MEMO indicator
ST indicator
Speaker indicator
TUNED indicator
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DOWNMIX indicator MONITOR indicator
For VR-506/
505/517
Speaker selection indicators
Input channel indicators
Output channel indicators 3 STEREO indicator
STEREO indicator
d &J & & &- & 3 & & 2 For VR-50615171
sstU(m UYE KRF-V6050D
For VR-505/517/
KRF45050DN5550D
0 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
8 POWER (~/a) key -m
(For VR-506/505/517)
Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY
STANDBY indicator
Q MULTI CONTROL keys -Qg
Use to control a variety of settings
Q SET UP key -@g
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
0 INPUT MODE key -El
Use to switch between the digital and analog
inputs
0 DIMMER key -m-m
Use to adjust the brightness of the display
Use to select the REC MODE
Q MONITOR key -Da
Use to monitor the source that is connected to
the MONITOR jack
0 VOLUME CONTROL knob
0 PHONES jack s@
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
@ BAND key -m
Use to select the broadcast band
@ AUTO/CINEMA EQ key -@j
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
@ MEMORY key -@j
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
(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) -m
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Standby mode
When standby indicator 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
remote controls

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fhis remote control unR can be used not only tor Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood prudu~ts
I’,_ by setting the appropriate maker setup codes
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0 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
0 SET UP key -Qg
Use to select the speakers’ settings etc
MENU key
Use to operate other components
0 SOUND key -m
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi-
ence effects
OSD key
Use to operate other components
Q MULTI CONTROL keys -Liz
Use to control a variety of settings
Use to operate other components
P CALL m/m kevs -GT
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
0 TUNING rr/w keys
Use to operate the tuner or selected com-
ponent
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
source, these keys function as search keys
0 B BOOST key
Use to select the maximum adiustment set-
ting for the low frequency range
RECEIVER key
Use to return to the operation of the receiver
0 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 multi-
CD player
0 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,
VIDEOP, AV AUX) -@J
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
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
@ 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
IfCD 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
$ VOLUME keys -a
Use to adjust the receiver volume

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TITLE
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0 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
8 SET UP key -Es
Use to select the speakers’ settings etc
MENU key
Use to operate other components
0 SOUND key -m
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi-
ence effects
OSD key
Use to operate other components
0 MULTI CONTROL keys -m
Use to control a variety of settings
P CALL m/m keys -a
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
Q 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
0 BASS BOOST key -m
Use to select the maximum adjustment set-
ting for the low frequency range
0 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 multi-
CD player
Q INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/
AUX, CDIDVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE,
VIDEOl, VIDE02) -ES
Use to select the input sources
HI DVD m keys
Use to return to the operation of the receiver
@ TITLE key
When in DVD player operations, these keys
function as skip keys
0 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 operate other components
@ LISTEN MODE key
Use to select the listening mode
RETURN key
Use to operate other components
Q ENTER key
-m
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
Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ
DISC SEL key
IfCD,MDorTAPEisselectedastheinputsource,
this key functions as the stop key
@ CINE EQ key
Use to operate other components
@ VOLUME keys
Use to adjust the receiver volume

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Ttris remote control unit can be used not on& for Kenwoo products but also for other non-Kenwood products
by setting the appropriate maker setup codes
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0 Numeric keys -La
Provide functions identical to those of the
original remote control supplied with the
component you are controlling
0 LSTN M key -!z
Use to select the listening mode
RETURN key
Use to operate other components
Q SET UP key -m
Use to select the soeakers’ settinas etc
MENU key
Use to operate other components
0 SOUND key -EC
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi-
ence effects
OSD key
Use to operate other components
Q 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
Q TUNING 44~ keys
Use to operate the tuner or selected com-
ponent
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
source, these keys function as search keys
0 B BOOST key
Use to select the maximum adjustment set-
ting for the low frequency range
RECEIVER key
Use to return to the operation of the receiver
Q 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 multi-
CD player
0 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
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
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
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
VIDEO Z/MONITOR jacks
The receiver’s 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
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 deck’s 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
MONITOR
To switch the setting back to “VIDEO 2,” once again hold down the
VlONlTOR key for more than two seconds
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 consump-
tion is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit
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
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) are digital
and analog respectively
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
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INPUT-MODE
@ Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CDIDVD, VIDE02,
DVD/Gch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only)
0 Press the INPUT MODE key
Each press switches the setting as follows:
In DTS play mode
c 0 D-AUTO
(digital input, auto sound)
0 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)
In DVD/Gch or DVD play mode
c
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)
@ 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:
Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD. CD, or LD player
Analog input:
Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR,
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

-’‘pConnectingaudiocomponents
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SYSTEM CONTROL
jacks
To AC wall outlet
(For VR-505/517/KRF-V5550D)
MD recorder
Video component,
3 head cassette deck, or
Graphic equalizer -m
OUT
Cassette deck or
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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 cord of the video component to the VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks, connect the video cord (yellow RCA pin cords)
of the connected component to the VIDEO 2 IN jack

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S Video jacks
P/R-506/617/KRF-V606ODI
Video inputs and
outputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords)
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Audio input:
and outputs
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Monitor TV
VIDEO
IN
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Video inputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords)
DVD player or LD player /E
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Aboutthe 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
A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks

ConnectingaDVDplayer(6-channelinput)
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If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with drgrtal connection, be sure to read the “Input
,w? ’ mode settings” section carefully -Lx
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(Except ‘05
S VIDEO cord
pin cord) I I=
CENTER OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
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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 than, shown below
Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm
CAUTION (For U.S.A. 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

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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)
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CD player
RF digital
demodulator
(DEM-9991 D)
(sold separately)
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Connect the video signal and analog
audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks
(See “Connecting video componelt&) 1
DOLBY DIGITAL RF
OUT (AUDIO) 1
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PCM OUT 00 0000 00
LD player
To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT, connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D)
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 video components” )

The AV AIJX jacks are convenient for connection of video components
such as a camcorder or a video game
OUT
l To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV
AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob 42-a
l When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you
do not need to connect the video cable
l When you connect the unit and the component with the S
VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality
Connectingtheantennas _
AMloop antenna
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 antennaterminal connections
0 Push lever 0 Insert cord Q Release lever
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FMindoor 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
FMantennaterminal connections
Insert cord
FMoutdoorantenna
Lead the 75~2 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the
room and connect it to the FM 75R terminal
Attach to the stand
AM looptintenna
FM indoor antenna
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FM outdoor antenna
fCommerciallv
available) .

Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD
audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations
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 switch, set the connected
components to the [SL16] mode
SYSTEM CONTROL
bYou may connect the system control cord to either the left or right jack
EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control
mode
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[S!,J6j [XS] [XS8] [XR] SYSTEM CONTROL
cord
@J6-j [XS] [XS8]
WSI ( Record player 1
l 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 control cord to a cassette deckconnected
to the VIDEOS/MONITOR jacks
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the
receiver
Automatic Operation
When you start playback from a source component, the input selector
on this unit switches to that component automatically
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when record-
ing from CD, MD or analog discs
Re#isterin# setup codes for KENWOOO audio components
(VR-506/517fiRF- V605OO/V55500)
l If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are
not compatible with system control, registering the setup code en-
ables 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”
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* Connectingthespeakers
0 Strip coating 0 Loosen
Q Insert 0 Secure
0 Strip coating 0 Push the lever
Q Insert the cord
Connectionofbananaplugs(ForU SA and Canada)
Q Secure 0 Insert
l Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured
l Never short circuit the + and - speaker cords
l If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker
cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu-
ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging Be sure to connect the speak-
ers correctly
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 indi-
cated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctions or
damage to the speakers or receiver

Gonnectingthespeakers
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Front Speakers A
Right Left
VR-506/KRF-V6050D
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Powered
(Except
W-5171
KRF45550D)
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 con-
nections to the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D
VR-517/KRF-V5550D
FRONTSPEAKERS
CENTERSPEAKER
~(6-160)~(8-160)~
q q q
VR-505/KRF-V5050D
//
VR-517/KRF-V5550D
VR-505/KRF-V5050D
(Be sure to connect both
surround speakers)
Use the FRONT SPEAKERS
B terminals if you want to
connect a second front
speaker system (for VR-506/
KRF46050D)

Speaker placement
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
l Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers listed
above, if you don’t have a center speaker or a subwoofer, you can
divide those signals between the available speakers in the speaker
settings steps to obtain the best possible surround reproduction from
the speakers you have available -a
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
ove switch lever to match your area with a small screwdriver or
her pointed tool
Preparingtheremotecontrol
1
LOadinQ the batteries
0 Remove the cover 8 Insert the batteries
1 Q Close the cover
l Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings
Operation
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
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ray system
l 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
both batteries with new ones ‘6
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

To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening
modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front,
center, and surround speakers) as described below
MULTI CONTROL
POW’ER OtiSTANDBY
RC-A0511 RC-R0615lRO617
q Turnon thepower to thisreceiverbypressingPOWER
or ON/STANDBYkey(s).
a Selecta speakersystem
0 Press the SET UP key such that the subwoofer setting
indication (SUBW ON) appears
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate
subwoofer setting
c @I SUBW ON: Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON
0 SUBW OFF: Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF
l The initial setting is “SUBW ON”
l When the setting “SUBW OFF” is selected, the front speakers are
automatically set to “FRNT LRG” and the procedure skips to step 0
l When subwoofer output sound is required, select “FRNT NML”
0 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting
l The front speakers setting indication (FEINT) appears
Q Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate front
speakers setting
r:
0 FRNT NML (normal): Average size front speakers are
connected to the receiver
@I FRNT LRG (large): Large front speakers are con-
nected to the receiver
l 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
0 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting
l The center speaker setting indication (CNTR) appears
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0 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate center “”
speaker setting
If you selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting, ^--
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0 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to
the receiver
@I CNTR NML (normal): An average size center speaker is con-
nected to the receiver
@ CNTR OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the
receiver is OFF ,L,gy t,::,
If you have selected “NML” as the front speakers setting,
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0 CNTR ON: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is L
ON
@ CNTR OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is ’
OFF
0 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting
l The surround speaker setting indication (SURR) appears “p L
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Q Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate surround
speaker setting
If you selected “LRG” as the center speaker setting,
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0 SURR LRG (large): Large surround speakers are con-
nected to the receiver
0 SURR NML (normal): Average size surround speakers are
connected to the receiver
0 SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the
receiver is OFF
If you have selected other than “LRG” as the center speaker
setting,
c
@I SURR ON: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver
is ON
@ SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver
is OFF
0 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting
l The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode
l In steps q and a, indications appear only for the selected channels
of the speakers that require adjusting
a Adjustthespeakervolume
From your usual listening position, adjust thevolume levels Thevolume
levels from each speaker should be the same
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the volume of the test
tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted
The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output
The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following
sequence for 2 seconds each:
+L - C -, R -, SR + SL - SW
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l Ifyouchangethevolume level settingsforthespeakerswhile listening
to music, the settings referred to on this page are also changed
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l If the speaker setting selects are changed, the speaker level settings
are reset
0 Press the SET UP key
l The test tone is turned off The receiver enters the mode for inputting
the distance to the speakers
Continued to next page

-“’ q input fhe distanceto the speakers
0 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the
speakers
Jot down the distance to each of the speakers
Distance to front speakers: _ feet- meters
Distance to center speaker: _ feet- meters
Distance to surround speakers: _ feet- meters
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the distance to the
front speakers
The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks
Indication in feet indication in meters
l The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0 3 to 9 0 m), adjustable
in 1 foot (0 3 m) increments
0 Press the SET UP key to accept the settings
0 Repeat steps 0 and 0 to input the distance for each of the
speakers
0 Setup is complete when the input indication reappears
Display when all speakers have been selected
l The speakers you have selected should appear on the display
Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected
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 SELECTOR knob to select the source which
input level you want to adjust
l 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
0 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the “INPUT” indication
appears
0 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the input level
l The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight seconds
l The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: OdB,
-3dB, and -6dB (The initial setting is OdB )
0 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication
Preparifgforplayback
Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback
INPUT MODE
UTO/CINEMA EQ
KRF-V6050D/ ‘OVirER INPUT StfLECTOR
v505olx SPEAKERS AIB
V5550D (SPEAKER/MUTE)
&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
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Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to
the MD/TAPE jacks The initial factory setting is “TAPE” To change the
source to “MD,” follow the steps below:
0 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “TAPE”
0 Hold down the AUTO/CINEMA EQ key for more than 2 seconds
l The source indication changes to “MD”
l To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 8
SeleclingfhespeakersystemfVR-5~6~R~-V6U5U~ottiyj
Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system to
be used
AON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A
terminals on the rear panel
BON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
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
VR-506/KRF-V6050D VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/
V5550D
l Selecting “6ch INPT” by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby “DVD/
6ch” is the input source will cause SPEAKER A to be selected automati-
cally
On the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050DN5550D, press the SPEAKER key to
switch the speakers on and off
Turningon thereceiver
0 Turn on the power to the related components
0 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER (and ON/
STANDBY) key(s)