Kenwood Sovereign VR-5900 Connection And Setup Manual
Kenwood vr-5900: setup guide
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- Page 1 Connection and Setup Guide How To Connect And Set Up Your VR-5900 B60-4883-10 02 CH (K,P) OC 0011...
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Page 2: Before Applying Power
VR-5900 is designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Safety Precautions Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. - Page 3 The VR-5900 is capable of reproducing CDs recorded in the HDCD format with high resolution and wide dynamic range. Use the VR-5900 to connect all your current audio and video components—the VR-5900 has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup.
- Page 4 If any accessories are missing, or if the receiver is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your receiver was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the receiver in the future.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR ... 31 To Connect a Camcorder or Additional VCR Can I Connect an Additional VCR Perma- nently? What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? ... 32 Connecting the Antennas ... 33 RF Remote Antenna... - Page 6 To Connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 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...
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Page 7: Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices
S-Video or com- posite video outputs to the receiver. • If you plan on using the VR-5900 in a Dual-Zone appli- cation (see Chapter Four), you must use the composite video connections in addition to any component video and S-Video connections for all source components. - Page 8 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices The following diagram shows the entire back of the VR-5900. Zone B pre out jacks Pre out jacks VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND ZONE B PRE OUT PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO...
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Page 9: Noting Your Devices
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Jack Set Device PHONO MD/TAPE1 CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR CD-R MONITOR OUT (TV on PowerTouch III) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 Use this table and the diagram on the preceding page to plan your connections before you make them, or use it to record your connections as you make them. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Speakers
CD-R VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO EXT.CONTROL RS-232C VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Connecting Your Speakers SURROUND SURROUND IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY DVD CONTROL CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA SURROUND BACK... -
Page 11: To Connect Front Speakers Only
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connec- tions have been made. To Connect Front Speakers Only: If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (as opposed to surround sound), you may simply connect a single pair of speakers. -
Page 12: Speakers
MONITOR VIDEO EXT.CONTROL RS-232C VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Connecting Your Speakers, continued SURROUND BACK Power Amp. IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY DVD CONTROL CONTROL IR OUT LCD DC12V DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA SURROUND BACK... -
Page 13: What If I Have A Powered Subwoofer
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? Simply connect the subwoofer’s audio cable to the receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack as shown to the left. -
Page 14: What If I Have An Amplifier
VIDEO VIDEO EXT.CONTROL RS-232C VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN What if I Have an Amplifier? R FRONT CENTER Power Amp. IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ DVD CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD 20mA REMOTE SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT... - Page 15 You can use supplemental power amplifiers for any of the channels instead of the receiver’s built-in amplifiers. Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. To connect supplemental power amplifiers: 1.
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Page 16: Connecting Your Tv
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 17: To Connect A Tv
This section focuses on the connections from your TV to the VR-5900. Please refer to your TV’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show how to connect your TV as a monitor for the other video devices you connect (without using it as an audio/video source device itself). -
Page 18: Connecting Your Cable Tv Or Satellite Tuner
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 19: To Connect A Cable Tv Tuner With A Composite (Rca) Video Output
Do not plug in the receiver or devices to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your cable or satellite tuner to the VR-5900. Please refer to your tuner’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Vcr(S)
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM IR REPEATER OUT/ DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 21: To Connect A Primary Vcr
This section focuses on the connections from your VCR to the VR-5900. Please refer to your VCR’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several pos- sible variations on connecting your VCR. -
Page 22: Connecting Your Primary Cd Player
DIGITAL OUT - OPTICAL or COAXIAL Remove protective cap before connecting. OUTPUT A (CD1) OUTPUT B (CD2)* COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY Connecting Your Primary CD Player & › VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK... -
Page 23: What If I Have A Video Cd-Compatible Cd Player
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your 200-Disc CD Changer to the VR-5900. Please refer to your changer’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Dvd Player
VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C 6CH. INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA... -
Page 25: To Connect A Dvd Player
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your DVD player to the VR-5900. Please refer to your DVD player’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 26: Connecting Your Cd-R Recorder
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 27: To Connect A Cd-R Recorder
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your CD-R recorder to the VR-5900. Please refer to your CD-R recorder instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 28: Connecting Your Md Recorder Or Primary Tape Deck
DIGITAL RECORD IN - OPTICAL or COAXIAL Remove protective cap before connecting. DIGITAL OUT - OPTICAL or COAXIAL RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND ZONE B PRE OUT... -
Page 29: To Connect An Md Recorder
This section focuses on the connections from your MD re- corder or tape deck to the VR-5900. Please refer to your MD recorder or tape deck’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 30: Connecting Your Secondary Cd Player Or Tape Deck
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 31: To Connect A Secondary Cd Player
This section focuses on the connections from your CD player or tape deck to the VR-5900. Please refer to your CD player or tape deck’s instructions for more detail about its con- nection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 32: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (With Ac-3 Rf Output)
PLAY CD-R VIDEO PLAY MONITOR VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL RS-232C VIDEO MONITOR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR IR OUT LCD DC12V DC12V 20mA REMOTE... -
Page 33: To Connect An Ac-3 Rf Output Laser Disc Player
You must purchase an RF Demodulator (such as the Kenwood DEM-9991D available from one of our parts dis- tributors) if you plan to operate a player with a Dolby Digi- tal (AC-3) RF output with this receiver. -
Page 34: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (Without Ac-3 Rf Output)
DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C INPUT VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL DVD CONTROL DC12V IR OUT LCD... -
Page 35: To Connect A Pcm Digital Output Laser Disc Player
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with a PCM Digital output. -
Page 36: Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your turntable/ record player to the VR-5900. Please refer to your turntable/ record player’s instructions for more detail about its connec- tion jacks and capabilities. -
Page 37: Connecting A Camcorder Or Additional Vcr
Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from your camcorder or VCR to the front of the VR-5900. Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. -
Page 38: What If I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? 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 [SL16] mode. The sys- tem control operation is not available if the unit is con- nected in the [XS8] connection mode. -
Page 39: Connecting The Antennas
Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices RF Remote Antenna RF REMOTE ANTENNA The PowerTouch III controller for the VR-5900 com- municates with the receiver via RF transmission. To properly receive the RF remote signal, connect the provided RF Remote Antenna as described below. -
Page 40: Chapter Two: Setting Up Powertouch Iii
If you are installing the receiver in a home entertainment closet, a simpler installation option is to use the IR-9991 External Infrared Receiver. For more information, see “To Connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver:” on page 55. -
Page 41: Calibrating The Touch Screen
Now the new PowerTouch III is available for operation. • If the model type cannot be selected automatically be- cause the receiver is not ON, etc., the model type can be selected manually. In this case, select the “Model 1” in step 2 above. -
Page 42: Navigating The Powertouch Iii Interface
40) This menu setting allows you to identify your connected devices to PowerTouch III. • Input (See the VR-5900 Users’ Guide). • Multi Zone (See “Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones” on page 50). This menu setting allows you to activate dual-zone con- trol, and to select which zone you want to control with PowerTouch III. -
Page 43: Setting Up Speakers
Setup Surround menu to open the Speaker Selection menu. 2. Kenwood provides two ways to set up your speakers: Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup where you identify whether a speaker is present and let the receiver automatically determine the appropriate speaker settings. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Speaker Distances
SR=surround right, SBL=surround back left and SBR=surround back right. a. Touch on the Speaker Selection menu: b. Aim PowerTouch III at the receiver and touch the speaker button until the correct setting appears (see below). The front left and right buttons, the surround left and right buttons and the surround back left and right buttons are linked;... -
Page 45: Balancing The Speaker Volumes
10dB more energy than the other channels, which is enough to damage some speakers. The VR-5900 has a bass limiter circuit that keeps the output to your subwoofer (or left & right speakers, if your system doesn't have a subwoofer) within safe limits. -
Page 46: Identifying Devices For Powertouch Iii Control
Touch the first code on the list. • If the Kenwood devices are connected with a system control cable, be sure to select the code preceded by “Sys-” or “System”. This instructs PowerTouch III to... -
Page 47: Storing Radio Stations In Memory (Optional)
FM. 4. Touch 5. Touch . The receiver locates and stores any FM sta- tions broadcasting an RDS signal. This process can take a few minutes to complete; please be patient. While the receiver is searching, “AUTO MEMORY” display blinks. -
Page 48: Storing Stations Manually
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch III 3. Touch 4. Touch 5. Confirm the station name list and touch OK. If you do not want to finalize the list, touch return to the previous screen. The station names are written in the preset channel list. Storing Stations Manually 1. -
Page 49: To Customize The Powertouch Iii Screen
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch III PowerTouch III can be completely customized to suit your own needs. You can change almost everything about the way screens look and the function of almost any button. 1. Name ) : The name of the selected item can be changed. -
Page 50: Moving An Item
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch III Moving an Item 1. Go to the screen you want to customize and touch the icon. (Customization cannot be performed on screens where the icon is grayed out.) 2. When the customization icons are displayed, touch the icon so that it is highlighted (Move mode). -
Page 51: Learn
Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch III 4 inches (10 cm) BACKLIGHT • “Complete” is displayed when learning completes successfully. • “Error” is displayed when learning fails. Be sure to use the device’s original remote. PowerTouch III will not learn commands from other universal remotes. -
Page 52: Balancing The Speaker Levels With A Sound Level Meter
Your system will now play carefully-transferred film soundtracks at the volumes intended by their makers when you set the VR-5900’s volume control to 0dB. You can, of course, set the volume level to your own preferences. The control distance of the RF remote signal is about 30 ft (10 meters) provided there is no obstacle. -
Page 53: Chapter Three: Using Receiver's Front Panel To Set Up The Speakers And Radio Stations
Chapter Three : Using Receiver’s Front Panel to Set Up the Speakers and Radio Stations Chapter Three: Using Receiver’s Front Panel to Set Up the Speakers and Radio Stations You can also perform the Speaker Setup and program pre- set radio stations using the receiver’s front panel. (If you have already set up the speakers or programmed radio sta- tions using PowerTouch III you don’t have to repeat the... -
Page 54: Panel To Set Up The Speakers And Radio
Chapter Three : Using Receiver’s Front Panel to Set Up the Speakers and Radio Stations ceed to step 5. (Just about all surround speakers should be considered NML/THX.) B. If your surround speakers are very large, and capable of reproducing clean, deep bass energy at output lev- els that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer, press either MULTI CONTROL (fi/%) -
Page 55: Stations
Chapter Three : Using Receiver’s Front Panel to Set Up the Speakers and Radio Stations H. Press either MULTI CONTROL (fi/%) button. You will hear the bass peak test tone, and the display will read -30dB. (The test tone level is not affected by the receiver’s volume control.) -
Page 56: Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones The VR-5900 offers dual-zone output and control, which en- ables you to use a single receiver to control devices and speakers for two zones (rooms). Due to its advanced fea-... -
Page 57: Making Connections
Before you read this section, Kenwood recommends reading “Connecting Scenario 1: Surround Sound in Zone A only/Stereo in Zone A and Stereo in Zone B (Using the Receiver’s Speaker B Outputs) ZONE A RECEIVER FRONT SPEAKERS (6–16 ) -
Page 58: Setting Up Powertouch Iii
“How Do I Switch Control Modes?” on page 91 of the Users’ Guide. If you plan on using the VR-5900 in a Dual-Zone applica- tion, you must use the composite video connections in ad- dition to any S-Video connections. Only video sources con- nected with composite connectors can be viewed in the sec- ond zone (Zone B). - Page 59 Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones...
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Page 60: Connecting The External Infrared Receivers And Ir Repeaters
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters IR RECEIVER IR-9991 N I T IR OUT IR IN VIDEO ZONE B PRE OUT DIGITAL OUT TAPE1 CD-R VIDEO VIDEO EXT.CONTROL RS-232C VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL... -
Page 61: To Connect A Kenwood Ir-9991 Ir Transceiver
PowerTouch III. To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 1. Connect the IR-9991’s IR IN cable to the VR-5900’s B IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20 mA sig- nal. -
Page 62: Connecting And Setting Up On/Off Sensors Or Relay Controls
Switched between 0 V and 12 V by a button on one of PowerTouch To Tip III’s screens (see page 82 of the VR- 5900 Users’ Guide). +12V To Ring When the VR-5900’s power is switched on. To Sleeve Ground Ground TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT... -
Page 63: To Connect Relay Controls
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting and Setting Up On/Off Sensors or Relay Controls, continued The VR-5900 supports 2 types of additional external con- trols: • A relay control that enables you to operate external re- lay-control devices (such as the Xantech 590-0 program- mable controller, via Xantech’s 599-00 pulse switching... -
Page 64: Chapter Five: Warnings And Specifications
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from the one that the receiver is connected to. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help. - Page 65 (7-1/2”) D : 416 mm (16-3/8”) Weight (Net) ... 19.9 kg (43.8 lb) Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold...
- Page 66 ... 16 tape deck ... 22 identifying to PowerTouch III ... 40 turntable/record player ... 30 turntable’s ground cable to receiver ... 30 connecting ... 20 TV ... 10, 51 identifying to PowerTouch III ... 40 TV On/Off sensors ... 56 VCR ...
- Page 67 ... 40 second tape deck identifying devices ... 40 connecting ... 25 connecting audio cable ... 25 identifying receiver model type ... 35 connection warning ... 25 installing batteries ... 34 identifying to PowerTouch III ... 40 introductory information ... 34 second VCR navigating the display screen ...
- Page 68 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.