Table Of Contents - Kenwood VR-509 Instruction Manual

For the U.S.A.
FCC WARNING
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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference 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 guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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.
For the U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
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 practical.
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As an NERGY
has determined that this product meets the
S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and
lowers utility bills.
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for
they may deform the plastic component.
S TAR ® Partner, Kenwood Corporation
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NERGY
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
safe operation.
Before applying the power .................... 2
Safety precautions ............................................. 2
Unpacking .......................................................... 2
How to use this manual ..................................... 4
Special features ................................................. 4
Names and functions of parts ................. 5
Remote control unit ............................ 6
Setting up the system .......................... 7
Connecting audio components .......................... 8
Connecting video components .......................... 9
Digital connections ........................................... 10
Connecting video components (COMPONENT
Preparations
VIDEO) ............................................................. 11
Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 12
Connecting the speakers ................................. 13
Connecting the terminals ................................. 14
Connecting to the AV AUX jacks ...................... 15
Connecting the antennas ................................. 15
Connecting the system control ........................ 16
RF remote control function ............................... 17
How to use the display operation keys ............ 18
Connecting IR repeaters .................................. 19
Connecting the RF remote antenna ................. 19
Preparing for surround sound ............... 20
Speaker settings .............................................. 20
Normal playback .............................. 22
Preparing for playback ..................................... 22
Listening to a source component ..................... 22
Adjusting the sound ......................................... 23
Recording ...................................... 24
Recording audio (analog sources) .................... 24
Recording video ............................................... 24
Recording audio (digital sources) ..................... 24
Listening to radio broadcasts ............... 25
Operations
Tuning radio stations ........................................ 25
Presetting radio stations manually .................... 25
Receiving preset stations ................................. 25
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ..... 26
Ambience effects .............................. 27
Surround modes .............................................. 27
Surround play ................................................... 29
DVD 6-channel playback .................................. 30
Convenient functions ....................................... 30
Remote control operations .................. 33
Registering setup codes for other components 33
Operating other components ........................... 34
Changing (confirming) the operation mode ...... 35
Preparing for automatic operations
(MACRO play) .................................................. 35
Executing an automatic operation .................... 36
Remote Control
To delete the setup code ................................. 37
Storing the remote control code of the other
components ..................................................... 37
Restoring the original factory settings .............. 38
Displaying the CD TEXT data ........................... 39
Remote control operation of other
components .................................... 40
Additional
In case of difficulty ........................... 46
Information
Specifications ................................. 48
Before applying the power
carefully to ensure
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