VR-506 VR-505 VR-517 KRF-V6050D KRF-V5050D KRF-V5550D: Instruction Manual

AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-506
Preparations
VR-505
VR-517
KRF-V6050D
KRF-V5050D
Operations
KRF-V5550D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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.
Remote Control
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.
Additional Information
B60-4942-10 03 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, I) PR 0009
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
Before applying the power operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking

2 U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside
Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only so they will not be lost.
Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is
China and Russia ............................................ AC 220 V only damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit
*Other countries ........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay.
Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a
claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials
for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Preparations
* AC voltage selection Keep this manual handy for future reference.
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that
prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the
power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this Accessories
switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1)
in accordance with the following direction.
AC voltage selector switch

AC 220V -
Move switch lever to 240V
match your line voltage
with a small screw- AC 110V - For VR-506 and KRF-V6050D
driver or other pointed 120V
tool. Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

RC-R0615
PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN
L
MONITOR
OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1
B
R L
R
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
50µs A R L
AM 9kHz R L C
FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
Note: For VR-505 and KRF-V5050D

Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch. RC-R0511
Safety precautions
For VR-517 and KRF-V5550D
WARNING : Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
RC-R0617
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION *AC plug adaptor (1)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK *Use to adapt the plug on the power
DO NOT OPEN
cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT (Accessory only for regions where use
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- is necessary.)
SIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,

WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT Microcomputer malfunction
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE If operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even though
THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTI- all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer
TUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. referring to “In case of difficulty”. ·
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI- Maintenance of the unit

ANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES-
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
ENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM-
cause discoloration.
PANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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.
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Before applying the power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
safe operation.
carefully to ensure
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Before applying the power ................... 2 Additional In case of difficulty ........................... 39
Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Specifications ................................. 41
Information
Unpacking .......................................................... 2
How to use this manual ...................................... 4
Special features .................................................. 4
Names and functions of parts ................ 5
Remote control unit (RC-R0615)
Preparations
(VR-506/KRF-V6050D) ....................................... 6
(VR-505/KRF-V5050D) ....................................... 7
Preparations (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
Operations
Speaker settings ............................................... 19
Normal playback .............................. 20 For the U.S.A.

Preparing for playback ...................................... 20 FCC WARNING
Listening to a source component ..................... 21 This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
Adjusting the sound .......................................... 21 or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
Recording ...................................... 22 unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
Recording audio (analog sources) .................... 22
unauthorized change or modification is made.
Recording video ................................................ 23
Recording audio (digital sources) ...................... 23 NOTE:
Operations Listening to radio broadcasts ............... 23 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Operations Tuning radio stations ........................................ 23
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
Presetting radio stations manually .................... 24
ence in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful
Receiving preset stations .................................. 24 interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in
Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) ...... 24 accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that
Ambience effects .............................. 25 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
Surround modes ............................................... 25 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
Remote Control
Surround play ................................................... 27 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:
DVD 6-channel playback
– – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D) ................ 28 – – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Convenient functions ........................................ 28 – – 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.
Basic remote control operations for other
components(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/
For the U.S.A.
V5550D) ........................................ 30
Registering setup codes for other Note to CATV system installer:
components ...................................................... 30 This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Operating other components ............................ 30 Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
Setup code chart .............................................. 31
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
Remote Control DVD player operation keys as practical.
(For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) ............................... 32
Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder

operations (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) ............. 33 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora-
Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder tion has determined that this product meets the
operations (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/ ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
V5550D) ............................................................ 34 This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and
Other components’ operations (For VR-506/517/ lowers utility bills.
KRF-V6050D/V5550D) ..................................... 36
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Before applying the power
How to use this manual Special features

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This manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRF- True home theater sound
V5050D and KRF-V5550D. Items such as functions, number of jacks, and This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you
remote control details somewhat differ between these models. To confirm maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode
the functions available on the model you have purchased, refer to the table according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and
below. enjoy! ∞
Remote Terminal Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

Model name Control Speaker out Front input This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from
video software marked .
Preparations
VR-506 RC-R0615 2 systems Equipped

KRF-V6050D (A, B) The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer
the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals.
VR-505 RC-R0511 1 system Not equipped
The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left
KRF-V5050D
and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.
VR-517 RC-R0617 1 system Equipped
KRF-V5550D (except KRF- Dolby Digital
V5550D) The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from
software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides
This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality
Remote Control, and Additional Information. and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
Preparations DTS
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the DTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that
receiver and prepare the surround processor. provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)
We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible. channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a
However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video (wide) dynamic range.
components, connecting the system can be fairly complex. 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-
Operations round.
Important:
Shows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver.
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
Remote Control digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.
(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D only)
Shows you how to operate other components using the remote control,
as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Once
DSP surround modes
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates
you have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you’ll
a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ
be able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,
CLUB”, THEATER”, STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible with
VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied with
almost any kind of program source.
this receiver.
Additional Information DVD 6-channel input

Shows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty” (trouble-
(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D only)
If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiver
shooting) and “Specifications”.
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
Memory back up function
is far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround
Please note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's sound systems.
memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
approximately 2 days. Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control
• Power mode. • 6ch/2ch input setting.
(Except for VR-505/KRF-V5050D)
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this
• Input selector settings. • Listen mode setting.
receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and
• Device preset. • Speaker settings.
video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the
• Picture output. • Input mode setting.
components you have connected.
• Speaker ON/OFF • Midnight mode setting.
• Volume level. • Broadcast band.
• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • Frequency setting.
• Subwoofer ON/OFF. • Preset stations.
• Dimmer level. • Tuning mode.
• Monitor ON/OFF. • CINEMA EQ.
• MD/TAPE settings. • Source Direct.
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Names and functions of parts
Frequency display,
Input display, PRO LOGIC
Preset channel display, indicator
Speaker indicator Surround mode display AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator 5
Band indicators S.DIRECT indicator
AUTO indicator
SP A B TI.VOL L C R
FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO MEMO indicator
CLIP indicator AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
CLIP MUTE
LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. ST. indicator
RDS EON PTY
SL S SR kHz DOWNMIX DSP TUNED
TP TA NEWS
MUTE indicator TUNED indicator
DOWNMIX indicator MONITOR indicator
DSP indicator
Speaker selection indicators
Preparations
Input channel indicators 3 STEREO indicator
Output channel indicators Display STEREO indicator
VOLUME CONTROL
STANDBY STANDBY DOLBY

DTS DIGITAL DSP MODE INPUT SELECTOR
POWER SET UP INPUT MODE DIMMER MONITOR
SOUND LISTEN MODE SOURCE DIRECT

ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY POWER MULTI CONTROL
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B BAND AUTO/CINEMA EQ. MEMORY
For VR-506/ PHONES S-VIDEO V
DOWN
AV AUX L – AUDIO – R
UP
505/517
For VR-506/517/
SPEAKER MUTE
KRF-V6050D
For VR-505/517/
KRF-V5050D/V5550D
1 POWER key ( 6 INPUT MODE key 9 # BAND key £

(For KRF-V6050D/V5050D/V5550D) Use to switch between the digital and analog Use to select the broadcast band.
Use to turn the main power ON/OFF. inputs. $ AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key £
2 ON/STANDBY ( ) key ( 7 DIMMER key £ª Use to select the auto tuning mode.
(For KRF-V6050D/V5050D/V5550D) Use to adjust the brightness of the display. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ.
Use to switch the power ON/STANDBY when Use to select the REC MODE. % LISTEN MODE key ¶
the POWER is turned ON. 8 MONITOR key ™ Use to select the listening mode.
STANDBY indicator Use to monitor the source that is connected to ^ MEMORY key ¢
2 POWER ( ) key ( the MONITOR jack. Use to store radio stations in the preset memory.
(For VR-506/505/517) 9 VOLUME CONTROL knob ¡ & SOURCE DIRECT key ™
Use to turn the power ON/STANDBY. 0 PHONES jack ™ Use to pass the source material direct to the
STANDBY indicator Use for headphone listening. amplifier.
3 MULTI CONTROL keys ( ! SPEAKERS A/B keys ) * INPUT SELECTOR knob ¡
Use to control a variety of settings. (For VR-506/KRF-V6050D) Use to select the input sources.
4 SET UP key ( Use to turn the A/B speakers ON/OFF. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks
Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ! SPEAKER key ) (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) $
5 Surround indicators (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D)
DTS indicator ¶ Use to turn the speaker ON/OFF.
Lights when the receiver is in the DTS mode. MUTE key ™
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator ¶ (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D)
Lights when the receiver is in the Dolby Digital Use to temporarily mute the sound.
mode. @ SOUND key •
DSP MODE indicator ¶ Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience
Lights up when the receiver is in DSP mode. effects.
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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Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D)

6 This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products
by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄
POWER
1 1 2 3 #
Preparations
4 5 6
TV
$
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
TUNING ENTER BAND %

6 ^
A/B+100 AUTO
&
7 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD *
8 RECEIVER
TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. (
9 PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) If the name of a function is different on
the receiver and on the remote control,
0 DVD DISC SEL.
CHANNEL
the name of the remote control key in
! VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX this manual is indicated in parentheses.
¡
@ ™
MUTE VOLUME
1 Numeric keys fi 7 B.BOOST key ¡ % ENTER key

Provide functions identical to those of the Use to select the maximum adjustment set- Use to select the input sources.
original remote control supplied with the ting for the low frequency range. 2 key
component you are controlling. RECEIVER key If tape is selected as the input source, this
2 LSTN M. key ¶ Use to return to the operation of the receiver. key functions as the play key for side B of the
Use to select the listening mode. 8 DISC SKIP key cassette (the side facing away from the front
RETURN key If CD is selected as the input source, this key of the deck).
Use to operate other components. functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. ^ BAND key
3 SET UP key ( A/B key Use to select the broadcast band.
Use to select the speakers' settings etc. If TAPE is selected as the input source, this 6 key
MENU key (A and B) of a double cassette deck. If CD is selected as the input source, this key
Use to operate other components. +100 key functions as the play/pause key.
4 SOUND key ¡ Use to select the disc number with the multi- If MD or TAPE is selected as the input
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi- CD player. source, this key functions as the play key.
ence effects. 9 TITLE key & AUTO key £
OSD key Use to operate other components. Use to select the auto tuning mode.
Use to operate other components. 0 TV SEL. key 7 key
5 MULTI CONTROL keys ( Use to operate other components. If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
Use to control a variety of settings. ! INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO, source, this key functions as the stop key.
Use to operate other components. CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, * 8 key
P.CALL 4/¢ keys ¢ VIDEO2, AV AUX) ¡ Use to operate other components.
If tuner is selected as the input source, these Use to select the input sources. ( INPUT SEL. key
keys function as P.CALL keys. 4 DVD ¢ keys Use to operate other components.
4/¢ keys When in DVD player operations, these keys ) CHANNEL %¥fi key
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, function as skip keys. Use to select the channel.
these keys function as skip keys. @ MUTE key ™ ¡ CINE.EQ key
6 TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to temporarily mute the sound. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ.
Use to operate the tuner or selected com- # POWER ( ) key * DISC SEL. key
ponent. Use to turn the receiver on and off. Use to operate other components.
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input $ POWER key (TV, VCR, DVD, DSS, ™ VOLUME keys ¡
source, these keys function as search keys. CABLE) Use to adjust the receiver volume.
Use to turn the other components on and off.
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POWER
1 1 2 3
0
Preparations
4 5 6 DVD
!
POWER
7 8 9
@
RECEIVER
0 +10
MENU OSD RETURN TITLE

SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE
2 #
3 $
P.CALL P.CALL
4 MULTI CONTROL
TUNING
ENTER BAND
%
5 ^
A/B+100 AUTO
6
BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD &
7 PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
*
8 DVD DISC SEL.

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ
(
9 )
MUTE VOLUME
1 Numeric keys ¢ 7 DISC SKIP key $ LISTEN MODE key ¶

If CD or MD is selected as the input source, If CD is selected as the input source, this key Use to select the listening mode.
these keys function as numeric keys. If tuner functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. RETURN key
is selected as the input source, these keys A/B key Use to operate other components.
are used to call up station presets. If TAPE is selected as the input source, this % ENTER key
2 SET UP key ( (A and B) of a double cassette deck. Use to operate other components.
Use to select the speakers' settings etc. +100 key 2 key
MENU key Use to select the disc number with the multi- If tape is selected as the input source, this key
Use to operate other components. CD player. functions as the play key for side B of the
3 SOUND key ¡ 8 INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, PHONO/ cassette (the side facing away from the front of
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi- AUX, CD/DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, the deck).
ence effects. VIDEO1, VIDEO2) ¡ ^ BAND key £
OSD key Use to select the input sources. Use to select the broadcast band.
Use to operate other components. 4 DVD ¢ keys 6 key
4 MULTI CONTROL keys ( When in DVD player operations, these keys If CD is selected as the input source, this key
Use to control a variety of settings. function as skip keys. functions as the play/pause key.
P.CALL 4/¢ keys ¢ 9 MUTE key ™ If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source,
If tuner is selected as the input source, these Use to temporarily mute the sound. this key functions as the play key.
keys function as P.CALL keys. 0 POWER ( ) key * & 8 key
4/¢ keys Use to turn the receiver on and off. Use to operate other components.
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, ! DVD POWER key › * AUTO key £
these keys function as skip keys. Used to operate DVD player. Use to select the auto tuning mode.
5 TUNING 1/¡ keys For details, refer to the instruction manual of 7 key
If tuner is selected as the input source, these your DVD player. (Press the DVD POWER If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source,
keys function as tuning keys. key for more than 2 seconds.) this key functions as the stop key.
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input @ RECEIVER key ( CINE.EQ key
source, these keys function as search keys. Use to return to the operation of the receiver. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ.
6 BASS BOOST key ¡ # TITLE key DISC SEL. key
Use to select the maximum adjustment set- Use to operate other components. Use to operate other components.
ting for the low frequency range. ) VOLUME keys ¡
Use to adjust the receiver volume.
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8 This remote control unit can be used not only for Kenwood products but also for other non-Kenwood products
by setting the appropriate maker setup codes. ⁄
POWER
1 1 2 3 #
Preparations
4 5 6
TV
$
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
TUNING ENTER BAND %

6 ^
A/B+100 AUTO
&
7 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD *
8 RECEIVER
TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. (
9 AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE ) If the name of a function is different on
the receiver and on the remote control,
0 DVD DISC SEL.
CHANNEL
the name of the remote control key in
! VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX this manual is indicated in parentheses.
¡
@ ™
MUTE VOLUME
1 Numeric keys fi 7 B.BOOST key ¡ % ENTER key

Provide functions identical to those of the Use to select the maximum adjustment set- Use to operate other components.
original remote control supplied with the ting for the low frequency range. 2 key
component you are controlling. RECEIVER key If tape is selected as the input source, this
2 LSTN M. key ¶ Use to return to the operation of the receiver. key functions as the play key for side B of the
Use to select the listening mode. 8 DISC SKIP key cassette (the side facing away from the front
RETURN key If CD is selected as the input source, this key of the deck).
Use to operate other components. functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. ^ BAND key £
3 SET UP key ( A/B key Use to select the broadcast band.
Use to select the speakers' settings etc. If TAPE is selected as the input source, this 6 key
MENU key (A and B) of a double cassette deck. If CD is selected as the input source, this key
Use to operate other components. +100 key functions as the play/pause key.
4 SOUND key ¡ Use to select the disc number with the multi- If MD or TAPE is selected as the input
Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi- CD player. source, this key functions as the play key.
ence effects. 9 TITLE key & AUTO key £
OSD key Use to operate other components. Use to select the auto tuning mode.
Use to operate other components. 0 TV SEL. key 7 key
5 MULTI CONTROL keys ( Use to operate other components. If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input
Use to control a variety of settings. ! INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, AUX, CD/ source, this key functions as the stop key.
Use to operate other components. DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, * 8 key
P.CALL 4/¢ keys ¢ VIDEO2, AV AUX) ¡ Use to operate other components.
If tuner is selected as the input source, these Use to select the input sources. ( INPUT SEL. key
keys function as P.CALL keys. 4 DVD ¢ keys Use to operate other components.
4/¢ keys ) CHANNEL %¥fi key
When in DVD player operations, these keys
If CD or MD is selected as the input source, function as skip keys. Use to select the channel.
these keys function as skip keys.
@ MUTE key ™ ¡ CINE.EQ key
6 TUNING 1/¡ keys Use to temporarily mute the sound. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ.
Use to operate the tuner or selected com- DISC SEL. key
# POWER ( ) key *
ponent. Use to turn the receiver on and off. Use to operate other components.
If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input $ POWER key (TV, VCR, DVD, DSS, ™ VOLUME keys ¡
source, these keys function as search keys. CABLE) Use to adjust the receiver volume.
Use to turn the other components on and off.
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Setting up the system
Make connections as shown in the following pages. Input mode settings
When connecting the related system components, be sure
to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, VIDEO2 and DVD/6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only)
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components you are connecting. inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each
connections are completed. connected component.
The initial factory settings for audio signal playback (CD/DVD,DVD/
6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only)) and (VIDEO2) are digital
DTS disclaimer clause and analog respectively.
DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format To use the analog audio input for playback instead (if, for example, you
available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be have connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 input), you must set the input
Preparations
decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode.
reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow the
outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. steps below.
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 Surround™ INPUT SELECTOR
playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder
system must be connected to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU, or
TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.
VIDEO 2/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
jack when the receiver is turned on.
INPUT MODE
Use as a VIDEO 2 jack
You can connect a video deck or the like to these jacks and perform 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD/DVD, VIDEO2,
video playback and recording. The initial factory setting is “VIDEO 2”. DVD/6ch or DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only).
Use as a MONITOR jack 2 Press the INPUT MODE key.

You can connect a cassette deck or the like to these jacks and make use
of the deck’s monitoring function during recording. Alternately, you can Each press switches the setting as follows:
connect a graphic equalizer to these jacks to apply compensation to the
music signal.
In DTS play mode
To use the VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks as a MONITOR jack, hold down
1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)
the MONITOR key of the main unit for more than two seconds so that
the display below appears. 2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)
In DVD/6ch or DVD play mode

MONITOR 1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)
2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)
3 6ch INPT (DVD/6ch input)(except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D)
4 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)
In modes other than DTS or DVD play mode

1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)
2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)
3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)
SP A B TI.VOL FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO
L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
CLIP MUTE
LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
RDS EON PTY TUNED
S kHz DOWN MIX DSP
TP TA NEWS
Digital input:
To switch the setting back to “VIDEO 2,” once again hold down the Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player.
MONITOR key for more than two seconds.
Analog input:
Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR,
Notes or record player.
1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are
imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere. Auto sound:
2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging or In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights), the receiver
unplugging any connection cords. Plugging/unplugging connection cords selects the listening mode automatically during playback to match the
without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may type of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS ) and the speaker setting.
damage the unit. The initial factory setting is auto sound on.
3. Do not connect power cords from components whose power consump- To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode, use
tion is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit. the INPUT MODE key to select “D-MANUAL” (manual sound).
However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases in
Analog connections which the listening mode is selected automatically to match a Dolby
Audio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transfer Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode
stereo audio signal in an “analog” form. This means the audio signal and source signal.
corresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usually have If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be
2 plugs each end, one red for the right channel and one white for the left produced.
channel. These cables are usually packed together with the source unit, or
are available at your local electronics retailer.
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Connecting audio components

10 Shape of AC outlets
U.S.A. and Canada
Australia
Other countries
Preparations
SYSTEM CONTROL PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN
jacks % MONITOR
B
R L
R
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
50µs
AM 9kHz R
A
L C
R L To AC wall outlet
FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE VIDEO2/MONITOR
AUDIO
IN OUT
Video component,
3 head cassette deck, or
Graphic equalizer ™
OUT
L Cassette deck or
MD recorder
IN
R
AUX
(For VR-505/517/KRF-V5550D)
OUT
CD or DVD player
Moving coil (MC) cartridge

record player cannot be used
directly from the receiver unit. It
can only be used when another
equalizer amplifier is connected.
OUT
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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Connecting video components

11
About the S VIDEO
S Video jacks jacks
(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) S VIDEO
S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN
MONITOR
Preparations
Use the S VIDEO jacks to
make connections to
video components with S
VIDEO IN/OUT jacks.
L
MONITOR
÷ If you use the S VIDEO
R
B
L
jacks to connect your video
playback components, be
R
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz sure to use the S VIDEO
50µs
AM 9kHz
FM 50kHz
R
A
L C
R L
jacks when connecting
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
your monitor and video
recording components.
VIDEO
VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD IN
DVD
MONITOR VIDEO 1
OUT OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

CD / DVD MD / TAPE VIDEO 2/MONITOR VIDEO 1
AUDIO
VIDEO 1 IN
Monitor TV
VIDEO
IN
IN
Video inputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords)
Video deck
IN IN
OUT OUT
Video inputs and Audio inputs
outputs and outputs
(Yellow RCA pin cords)
OUT OUT
DVD player or LD player
A video component with digital audio outputs should be connected to the VIDEO2 jacks.
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Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input)

12 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input
mode settings” section carefully. 9
PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN
MONITOR
OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
B
R L
R
75µs
Preparations
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
A R L
50µs R L C
AM 9kHz
FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
(Except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D)
VIDEO PLAY IN
L CENTER DVD
VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD IN
DVD
DVD
MONITOR VIDEO 1
OUT OUT
R
SUB VIDEO 2/MONITOR
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER COAXIAL
DVD/6CH. INPUT
VIDEO 1 IN
S VIDEO cord
VIDEO OUT FRONT SURROUND

(Yellow RCA OUT L/R OUT L/R CENTER OUT
pin cord)
DVD player
SUBWOOFER OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
(AUDIO)
S VIDEO
OUT
To switch the speakers off , press the MUTE key.
CAUTION (Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
• 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.
• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
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Digital connections
The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable
13
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. 9
Preparations
L
MONITOR
B
R L
R
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
50µs A R L
AM 9kHz R L C
FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
DVD
VIDEO 2/MONITOR CD/DVD

COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

Optical fiber
cable
CD player
COAXIAL
DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
OUT
(AUDIO)
Component with a DTS, Dolby
Digital, or PCM COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
RF digital
demodulator Connect the video signal and analog
(DEM-9991D) audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
(sold separately) (See “Connecting video components”.)
!
DOLBY DIGITAL RF
OUT (AUDIO)
PCM OUT
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 2/MONITOR jacks. (See “Connecting video components”.)
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Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas

14 (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only)
AM loop antenna
The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from
The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components
the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction
such as a camcorder or a video game.
for best reception.
AM antenna terminal connections

1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever.
Preparations
FM indoor antenna
S VIDEO V AV AUX L — AUDIO — R 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.
FM antenna terminal connections

Insert cord.
S VIDEO cord
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the
room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal.
MONITOR
B
R L
R
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
50µs A R L
VIDEO OUT AM 9kHz R L C

FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
Camcorder, other VCR, Attach to the stand.

ANTENNA
video game, digital camera, AUDIO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
or portable MD player GND
FM
75Ω AM
AM loop antenna
FM indoor antenna
FM outdoor antenna
Use an antenna
adaptor
(Commercially
• To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV available)
AUX by using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. ¡
• When you connect the audio source such as the MD player, you
do not need to connect the video cable.
• When you connect the unit and the component with the S
VIDEO cord, you can get better picture quality.
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Connecting the system control

15
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations. Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the
This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system receiver.
control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the
[XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode. Automatic Operation
When you start playback from a source component, the input selector
Preparations
If your component has the mode select switch, set the connected on this unit switches to that component automatically.
components to the [SL16] mode.
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when record-
SYSTEM
CONTROL ing from CD, MD or analog discs.
SYSTEM CONTROL
cord
Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components
• You may connect the system control cord to either the left or right jack. (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D)
• If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that are

EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
not compatible with system control, registering the setup code en-
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control
ables you to control those components using the remote control
mode.
supplied with this unit (without connecting system control cords). To
[SL16] Receiver register setup codes for your remote controllable KENWOOD audio
components, see “Registering setup codes for other components”.
SYSTEM
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR] Cassette deck CONTROL º
or MD recorder
cord
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] CD player
[XS] Record player
• 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 MD/TAPE jacks. When
using more than one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the
specified jacks may be connected for system control.
• 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.
Notes
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8]
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.
2. 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 deck connected

to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks.
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Connecting the speakers

16
1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Connection of banana plugs (For U.S.A. and Canada)
1 Secure. 2 Insert.
3 Insert. 4 Secure.
Preparations
• Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured.
• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.

• 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.
1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. Speaker impedance

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.
3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever.
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Connecting the speakers

17
Front Speakers A
Right Left
Center
Speaker
Preparations
The VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D 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-V5050D/V5550D.
FRONT CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER

SPEAKERS SPEAKER
RED BLUE GREEN
FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER
RED BLUE GREEN
+ +
+
- -
- RED BLUE GREEN
VR-517/KRF-V5550D VR-505/KRF-V5050D
VR-506/KRF-V6050D
VR-517/KRF-V5550D
SUB WOOFER SURROUND

SPEAKER SPEAKERS
(8 — 16Ω) (8 — 16Ω)
L
MONITOR
R
R
B
L +
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
R L
-
50µs A
AM 9kHz R L C
FM 50kHz
DE-
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
SW
BROWN ORANGE GRAY
VR-506/KRF-V6050D VR-505/KRF-V5050D
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS
(8 — 16Ω)
+ +
ORANGE GRAY
ORANGE GRAY
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Powered
subwoofer Right Left
Surround Speakers
(Except (Be sure to connect both
VR-517/ surround speakers)
KRF-V5550D)
Use the FRONT SPEAKERS
B terminals if you want to
connect a second front
speaker system (for VR-506/
KRF-V6050D).
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Preparing the remote control

18
Speaker placement Loading the batteries
1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries.
Center speaker
Preparations
3 Close the cover.

1
2
Subwoofer
Front
speaker
Listening
Surround position
speaker • Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity markings.
Operation
Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position.
Front speakers are required for all surround modes. When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press
Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the the POWER key on the remote control. When the power comes ON,
sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a press the key you want to operate.
center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode.
Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly Operating range Remote sensor
(Approx.)
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.
6m
• 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. (
Infrared ray system

Channel space switching
(Except for the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia)
The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails
in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current
channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the • When pressing more than one remote control key successively, press
system is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between
2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM keys.
broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case, change the channel space
Notes
setting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table.
1. The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than ordinary batteries due
to use during operation checks.
CHANNEL 2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace
Area both batteries with new ones.
Space Frequency
3. Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct light from a high
USA, Canada and South FM: 100 kHz
1 American countries AM: 10 kHz frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system installation to prevent
FM: 50 kHz malfunction.
2 Other countries AM: 9 kHz
MONITOR
75µs
AM 10kHz
FM 100kHz
50µs A
AM 9kHz R
FM 50kHz
DE-
DE- EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
EMPHASIS
CHANNEL
SPACE
Move switch lever to match your area with a small screwdriver or

other pointed tool.
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Preparing for surround sound
Speaker settings 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate center
speaker setting.
19
To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening If you selected “LRG” as the front speakers setting,
modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, front, 1 CNTR LRG (large): A large center speaker is connected to
center, and surround speakers) as described below. the receiver.
MULTI CONTROL 2 CNTR NML (normal): An average size center speaker is con-
nected to the receiver.
3 CNTR OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the
SET UP receiver is OFF.
Preparations
If you have selected “NML” as the front speakers setting,
1 CNTR ON: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is
ON.
2 CNTR OFF: Center speaker setting mode to the receiver is
OFF.
POWER ON/STANDBY 7 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting.
(KRF-V6050D/ • The surround speaker setting indication (SURR) appears.
V5050D/
V5550D)
8 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate surround
speaker setting.
SET UP If you selected “LRG” as the center speaker setting,
1 SURR LRG (large): Large surround speakers are con-
MULTI
CONTROL nected to the receiver.
2 SURR NML (normal): Average size surround speakers are
connected to the receiver.
3 SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the
receiver is OFF.
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 If you have selected other than “LRG” as the center speaker
setting,
1 SURR ON:
1 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver
is ON.
or ON/STANDBY key(s). 2 SURR OFF: Surround speaker setting mode to the receiver
is OFF.
2 Select a speaker system.
1 Press the SET UP key such that the subwoofer setting
indication (SUBW ON) appears. 9 Press the SET UP key again to accept the setting.
FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO

• The receiver enters the speaker volume level adjustment mode.
• In steps 3 and 4, indications appear only for the selected channels
SP A B TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
TP TA NEWS
LS S RS kHz DOWN MIX DSP
of the speakers that require adjusting.
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate 3 Adjust the speaker volume.
subwoofer setting. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume
levels from each speaker should be the same.
1 SUBW ON: Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is ON.
2 SUBW OFF: Subwoofer setting mode to the receiver is OFF. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the volume of the test
tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted.
• The initial setting is “SUBW ON”.
• When the setting “SUBW OFF” is selected, the front speakers are The channel indication blinks while the test tone is being output.
automatically set to “FRNT LRG” and the procedure skips to step 5. FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO
SP A B TI.VOL L C R
• When subwoofer output sound is required, select “FRNT NML”. CLIP MUTE
LFE
AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
RDS EON PTY TUNED
TP TA NEWS
3 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting.

• The front speakers setting indication (FRNT) appears. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following
sequence for 2 seconds each:
SP A B TI.VOL L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
CLIP MUTE
= L = C = R = SR = SL = SW
RDS EON PTY TUNED
TP TA NEWS
4 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate front • If you change the volume level settings for the speakers while listening
speakers setting. to music, the settings referred to on this page are also changed.
•
1 FRNT NML (normal): Average size front speakers are • If the speaker setting selects are changed, the speaker level settings
connected to the receiver. are reset.
2 FRNT LRG (large): Large front speakers are con-
nected to the receiver. 2 Press the SET UP key.
• The test tone is turned off. The receiver enters the mode for inputting
• For “FRNT LRG” selection, no sound will be heard from SUBW even the distance to the speakers.
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.
5 Press the SET UP key to accept the setting.

• The center speaker setting indication (CNTR) appears. Continued to next page
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Preparing for surround sound Normal playback
4 Input the distance to the speakers. Preparing for playback
20 1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the
Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
speakers.
INPUT MODE
Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. ON/STANDBY AUTO/CINEMA EQ.
Distance to front speakers: ____ feet____ meters
Distance to center speaker: ____ feet____ meters
Distance to surround speakers: ____ feet____ meters
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the distance to the

front speakers.
The speaker indicator to be adjusted blinks.
POWER INPUT SELECTOR
SP A B TI.VOL L C R
FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO KRF-V6050D/
CLIP
RDS EON
MUTE
PTY
LFE SW
TUNED V5050D/ SPEAKERS A/B
TP TA NEWS
V5550D
(SPEAKER/MUTE)
Indication in feet Indication in meters
• The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable Selecting the input mode
in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments.
If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch,
3 Press the SET UP key to accept the settings. DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D only) or VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks, make
sure that the input mode setting is correct for the type of audio signal to
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input the distance for each of the be used. 9
speakers.
Selecting MD/TAPE
5 Setup is complete when the input indication reappears.
Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to
the MD/TAPE jacks. The initial factory setting is “TAPE”. To change the
SP A B TI.VOL
CLIP MUTE
L C R source to “MD,” follow the steps below:
LFE SW
Operations
RDS EON PTY

LS S RS
TP TA NEWS
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “TAPE”.
Display when all speakers have been selected. 2 Hold down the AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key for more than 2 seconds.
• The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. • The source indication changes to “MD”.
Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected. • To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 2.
Selecting the speaker system (VR-506/KRF-V6050D only)

Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system to
be used.
Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A
terminals on the rear panel.
If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input
B ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
level. The CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal.
terminals on the rear panel.
A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to the
CLIP SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel.
RDS A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting when listening
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with headphones for stereo sound in all playback modes.
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source which
input level you want to adjust.
The indicator for the speakers
you want to use should be lit. The speaker indicator lights.
• 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 SP A B TI.VOL L C R SP A B TI.VOL L C R
MONITOR is on independently of the input levels for the input CLIP MUTE
LFE SW
CLIP MUTE
LFE SW
RDS EON PTY RDS EON PTY
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2 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the “INPUT” indication VR-506/KRF-V6050D VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/
V5550D
appears.
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the input level. • Selecting “6ch INPT” by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby “DVD/
6ch” is the input source will cause SPEAKER A to be selected automati-
SP A B TI.VOL L C R
cally.
CLIP MUTE
LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO
STEREO MONITOR ST.
RDS EON PTY TUNED
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On the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D, press the SPEAKER key to
switch the speakers on and off.
• The adjustment mode is displayed for approximately eight seconds.
• The input level may be adjusted to any one of three settings: 0dB, Turning on the receiver
-3dB, and -6dB. (The initial setting is 0dB.)
1 Turn on the power to the related components.
4 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication.
2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER (and ON/
STANDBY) key(s).
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Normal playback
Listening to a source component 2 Start playback from the selected source.

VOLUME CONTROL
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INPUT SELECTOR 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to adjust
the volume.
Selecting VIDEO 2/MONITOR
Depending on the component connected to the VIDEO 2/MONITOR
jacks, select either the “VIDEO 2” setting or the “MONITOR” setting, as
appropriate. 9
Adjusting the sound

MULTI CONTROL
SOURCE DIRECT
SOUND
INPUT
SELECTOR
VOLUME
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
SPEAKERS A/B
PHONES (SPEAKER/MUTE) VOLUME CONTROL
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source you

want to listen to.
The input sources change as shown below:
Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob.
Operations
VR-506/KRF-V6050D SOUND
1 “PHONO” MULTI
2 “TUNER” CONTROL
3 “CD/DVD”
4 “TAPE” or “MD” BASS BOOST/
B. BOOST
5 “VIDEO1”
if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 VOLUME
6 “VIDEO2” MUTE
7 “DVD/6ch”
8 “AV AUX” RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
else if VIDEO2/MONITOR is MONITOR
6 “DVD/6ch”
7 “AV AUX” Adjusting the tone
KRF-V5050D You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo
1 “PHONO” and analog stereo mode.
2 “TUNER”
3 “CD/DVD” 1 Press the SOUND key to select the tone mode to be adjusted.
4 “TAPE” or “MD”
5 “VIDEO1” BASS: Select this to adjust the low frequency range.
if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 (Press the SOUND key once.)
6 “VIDEO2” TREB: Select this to adjust the high frequency range.
7 “DVD/6ch” (Press the SOUND key twice.)
else if VIDEO2/MONITOR is MONITOR
6 “DVD/6ch” SP
CLIP
A B TI.VOL
MUTE
L C R
RDS EON PTY TUNED
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1 “AUX” 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the sound quality.
2 “TUNER”
3 “CD/DVD”
4 “TAPE” or “MD” • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from -10dB to +10dB in 2
5 “VIDEO1” step increments.
if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.
6 “VIDEO2”
7 “DVD”
else if VIDEO2/MONITOR is MONITOR Once-touch low frequency emphasis (bass boost)
6 “DVD” (remote control only)
VR-517/KRF-V5550D You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo
1 “AUX” and analog stereo modes.
2 “TUNER” Press the B. BOOST (BASS BOOST) key.
3 “CD/DVD”
4 “TAPE” or “MD”
5 “VIDEO1” • Press the key once to select the maximum (+10dB) low frequency
if VIDEO2/MONITOR is VIDEO2 emphasis setting.
6 “VIDEO2” • This key does not function when the receiver is in the sound quality or
7 “DVD/6ch” ambience effects adjustment mode.
8 “AV AUX” (VR-517 only)
else if VIDEO2/MONITOR is MONITOR Switching back to the previous setting
6 “DVD/6ch”
7 “AV AUX” (VR-517 only) Press the B. BOOST (BASS BOOST) key again.
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Normal playback Recording
Recording audio (analog sources)
22 Muting the sound
MONITOR
The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers.
Press the MUTE key.
SP A B TI.VOL L C R
CLIP MUTE
LFE SW
RDS EON PTY
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LS S RS
Blinks
To cancel INPUT SELECTOR
Press the MUTE key again so that the “MUTE” indicator goes off.
Recording a music source
• MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control When recording a music source, switch the VIDEO2/MONITOR
knob. setting to “MONITOR”. 9
SOURCE DIRECT playback (for analog input sources only) 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than
Use this function to pass the source material direct to the amplifier, “TAPE”) you want to record.
bypassing any audio processing.
2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record.
Press the SOURCE DIRECT key.
3 Start playback, then start recording.
kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED
Recording tapes or MD (with MONITOR function)

• When you press the LISTEN MODE, SOUND, or SET UP keys, or When recording a music source, switch the VIDEO2/MONITOR
Operations
switch to another input source, SOURCE DIRECT playback will be setting to “MONITOR”. 9
canceled.
• If CINEMA EQ. is switched ON, SOURCE DIRECT key will not be
effective.
MONITOR = MD/TAPE recording
To cancel 1 Press the MONITOR key. FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO
Press the SOURCE DIRECT key again. MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
• If SOURCE DIRECT playback was activated while in surround mode,

canceling SOURCE DIRECT playback will reactivate the previous 2 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select a source other than
surround mode. “MD/TAPE”.
Listening with headphones 3 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MONITOR
jacks and start recording on the cassette deck or MD recorder
1 (VR-506/KRF-V6050D) connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.
Press the SPEAKERS A or B key so that the speaker indicator
goes off.
MD/TAPE = MONITOR recording
(VR-505/517/V5050D/V5550D)
Press the SPEAKER key so that the speaker indicator goes off. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select “MD/TAPE.”
Make sure the SPEAKERS Make sure the SP indicators 2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD/TAPE
indicators are turned off. are turned off. jacks and start recording on the cassette deck or MD recorder
connected to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks.
SP A B TI.VOL L C R SP A B TI.VOL L C R
CLIP MUTE CLIP MUTE • To copy tapes using a double cassette deck, refer to the instruction
LFE LFE
RDS EON PTY RDS EON PTY manual of the double cassette deck.
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LS S RS LS S RS
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VR-506/KRF-V6050D VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/ MONITOR function (analog sources only)

V5550D
You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to the VIDEO2/
• If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the
MONITOR jacks of the receiver. If a graphic equalizer is connected, the
surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback.
MONITOR key should be left in the on position. Alternately, if a cassette
2 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. deck equipped with a 3-head system is connected to the VIDEO2/
PHONES
MONITOR jacks, you will be able to monitor the just-recorded signal
while making recordings on the cassette deck. By switching the MONI-
TOR key on and off, you can compare the sound of the source signal
and the just-recorded signal. For more information, refer to the instruc-
tion manual of the connected component.
3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to adjust the

volume.
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Recording Listening to radio broadcasts
The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by
Recording video one-touch operation.
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1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than
“VIDEO1”) you want to record. Tuning radio stations
2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record.
• Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source.
MULTI CONTROL
3 Start playback, then start recording.
• Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due to INPUT SELECTOR
the copy guard condition. ·
Recording audio (digital sources)

Switch on the REC mode to record a digital input source.
Usually use the A-REC (Auto-Record) mode to record audio input
sources. When the digital mode changes during recording in the A- REC
mode, the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily. BAND AUTO/CINEMA EQ.
Recording music in A-REC or M-REC mode MULTI

DIMMER CONTROL
BAND
AUTO
TUNER
Operations
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
INPUT SELECTOR
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD or 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (TUNER key) to select the
VIDEO2) you want to record. tuner.
2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band.
3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to Each press switches the band “AM” or “FM” indicator
select the A-REC or M-REC mode. as follows: appears in the display
1 FM FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO
• The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below. AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
2 AM MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is
switched off.
2 A-REC : The digital input signals (DTS, 3 Use the AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key to select the desired
Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identi- tuning method.
fied automatically and converted Each press switches the tuning method as follows:
into stereo signals that are ready 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) “AUTO” indicator lights up
for recording. 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) in the display.
3 M-REC : The input signal type at the mo- FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO
ment this mode is selected is held MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
throughout this mode.
For A-REC mode: • Normally, set to “AUTO” (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak
AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With
kHz DOWN MIX DSP TUNED manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.)

4 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the station.
Frequency “ST.” lights when a broadcast

display is being received in stereo.
For M-REC mode:
FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO
AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED
kHz DOWN MIX DSP
“TUNED” is displayed when a

FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO station is received.
Auto tuning : The next station is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning : Turn the knob (press the key) to select the
4 Start playback, then start recording. desired station.
• If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the
input signals, etc., press the DIMMER key.
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Listening to radio broadcasts
Presetting radio stations manually Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL)

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MULTI CONTROL
MEMORY
P.CALL
4/¢
TUNER
1 Tune to the station you want to store. RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
2 Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station.

Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds 1 Press TUNER key to select the tuner as the source.
L C R
2 Use the P.CALL 4/ ¢ key to select the desired station.

CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
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• Each time you press the key, another preset station is received in
Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. order.
(If more than 5 seconds elapse, press the MEMORY key again).
Pressing the P.CALL ¢ does the following:
=01=02=03= ... = ... 38=39=40
3 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select one of the station
presets (1 – 40). Pressing the P.CALL 4 does the following:
Operations
01+02+03+ ... + ... 38+39+40+

4 Press the MEMORY key again to confirm the setting.
• Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. Holding down the ¢ or 4 key, lets you skip through the
• If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will presets, receiving each preset station at 0.5 second intervals.
be replaced by the new one.
Receiving preset stations
Numeric keys
TUNER
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
1 Press TUNER to select tuner as the source.

2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive
(up to “40”).
Press the numeric keys in the following order:

For "15", press .......... 0,5
For "20", press .......... 0,0,)
• If you make a mistake entering a two digit number, press the +10 key
repeatedly to return to the original display and start again.

L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT
CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
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Ambience effects
This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow
Dolby Digital
you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of
video sources. The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of
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In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround digital surround sound from Dolby Digital program sources (such as
modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings Laserdisc or DVD software marked ). Compared with previous
beforehand. ( Dolby surround, Dolby Digital provides even better sound quality,
greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.
Note
Surround modes Although a full set of speakers (front left, right, and center, surround left
and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital
surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby
DTS Surround) program sources, even if you connect only the front speakers.
The DTS multi-channel audio format is available on CD, LD and DVD
software. DTS is a strictly digital format and can not be decoded inside
most CD, LD or DVD players. For this reason, if you attempt to listen to
DTS encoded software through the analog output of your new CD, LD
or DVD player, you will experience digital noise in most cases. This noise
can be quite loud if the analog output is connected directly to a high Center speaker
power amplification system. Proper measures for playing the digital
output as described below should be taken to avoid this situation. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS
Digital Surround decoder system or an amplifier with a built-in DTS
Digital Surround decoder must be connected to the digital output (S/P
Subwoofer (SW)*
DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of a CD, LD or DVD player.
All models are incorporated with the DTS decoder. Front speakers (L, R)
Surround speakers (L, R)
Operations
Center speaker
* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-
directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass
sound effects.
Although only Dolby Digital soundtracks incorporate a separate low
frequency channel, connecting a subwoofer will also improve deep bass
Subwoofer (SW)*
performance in the other surround modes.
Front speakers (L, R) The indication “LFE” appears in the display when a signal is being input
for this channel.
* Optional in this mode.
* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate Dolby Pro Logic
non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic
deep bass sound effects. Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format
DTS has a .1 or LFE channel. designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Surround
The indication “LFE” appears in the display when a signal is encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked
being input for this channel. ). This receiver is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic
surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available
Dolby Surround home video software. Surround signal is monaural.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Center speaker

Systems, Inc. US Pal. No. 5,451,942 and other
worldwide patents issues and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved. Subwoofer (SW)
Front speakers (L, R)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.
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Ambience effects
Dolby 3 Stereo DVD 6-channel mode

26 Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround (except VR-505/KRF-V5550D)
speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels
is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source
for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and each
sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded. channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of
Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as spaciousness, and dynamic range are superb.
accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround
encoded.
Center speaker Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW) Subwoofer (SW)*

Front speakers (L, R) Front speakers (L, R)
*LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-

DSP mode directional bass singnals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep
The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to bass sound effects.
almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective
when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio.
You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or
DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event!
Operations
Center speaker
Subwoofer (SW)
Front speakers (L, R)
What's DSP?
DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor.
The way a sound is heard in an actual environment depends on a variety
of different factors. One of the most important is reverberation (the act
of decaying elements of sound echoing in various places).
The DSP modes produce the feeling of presence by using the DSP to
create reverberation, without spoiling the sound quality of the original
signal.
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Surround play When the DTS signal is input:
(The DTS indicator lights up.)
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The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying
1 DTS: DTS surround
the DTS mark.
DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing 2 STEREO: Normal stereo playback
the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.).

DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing
When the analog signal or the digital signal (except for
video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark.
DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input:
1 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC
INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR indicator lights up.)
2 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround (The 3 STEREO indica
tor lights up.)
3 ARENA: DSP surround.
4 JAZZ CLUB: DSP surround.
5 THEATER: DSP surround.
6 STADIUM: DSP surround.
7 DISCO: DSP surround.
LISTEN MODE
8 STEREO: Normal stereo playback. Sound is produced
from the 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
LSTN M. settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up
and downmixing is performed to match the number of available
LISTEN MODE channels.
INPUT 3 Adjust the volume.

SELECTOR
Operations
Notes
• Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listening
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617 modes cannot be selected.
• When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before
Preparations the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listening
• Turn ON related components. modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital
• Complete “Preparing for surround sound” (speaker settings). ( compatible source component. Connect the Dolby Digital compatible
• Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you wish to play source component's Dolby Digital format digital audio signal to one of
back with surround sound. the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the back of the receiver. Connect the
• Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital) normal audio signal correctly to the respective component's AUDIO
for the source you wish to play back. 9 jacks. 0!@#
• Noise will be produced when a DTS source is played by selecting the
analog input.
1 Start playing the video software.

2 Press the LISTEN MODE (LSTN M.) key to select the
listening mode.
The listening mode settings are stored separately for each input. If the
input mode is set to digital auto (“AUTO SOUND” lights), the receiver
selects the optimal listening mode automatically based on the type of
input signal and the speaker settings.
Each press of the LISTEN MODE (LSTN M.) key switches the
setting as listed below.
The listening mode settings are different depending on the type
of input signal.
When the DOLBY DIGITAL signal is input:

(The DOLBY DIGITAL, PROLOGIC, or 3 STEREO indicator lights up.)
1 DOLBY DIGITAL: DOLBY DIGITAL surround

2 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC
indicator lights up.)
3 3 STEREO: 3-STEREO surround
4 STEREO: Normal stereo playback
When you select DOLBY DIGITAL
CLIP MUTE
LFE MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
RDS EON PTY TUNED
SL S SR kHz DOWN MIX DSP
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Ambience effects
DVD 6-channel playback

(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D) Convenient functions
28 Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and
the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback.
When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no MULTI CONTROL
sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make
sure that you connect the component to the receiver’s DVD/6ch. INPUT DIMMER
jacks through a surround processor which can decode the surround
signal you wont to listen to.
Connecting a DVD player which can decode the surround signal itself is
also acceptable.
INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR

SOUND
SOUND
MULTI
CONTROL
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
Operations
DVD
Adjusting the sound
You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback
in the surround mode.
RC-R0511 RC-R0615/R0617
1 Press the SOUND key until the desired item appears in the
display.
Preparations
Each time you press the button, the menu changes as follows:
• Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6ch jacks of the receiver. Note that some items are not displayed in certain modes.
• Turn on all other components that will be used.
• Complete “Preparing for surround sound”. ( 1 BASS (low frequency range sound quality adjustment) ¡
2 TREB (high frequency range sound quality adjustment) ¡
3 C (center speaker level adjustment)
1 Select “DVD/6ch” as the input source. 4 SR (right surround speaker level adjustment)
• If speaker system B is on when “DVD/6ch” is selected as the input 5 SL (left surround speaker level adjustment)
source, it switches off and speaker system A turns on automatically. 6 SW (subwoofer level adjustment)
7 INPUT (input level adjustment) )
2 Select "6ch INPT" by pressing the INPUT MODE key. 8 NIGHT (midnight mode on/off)
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the setting as desired.
3 Start playback of the DVD software. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.
4 Adjust the volume.

• It is not possible to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SET UP,
SOUND) of the channels separately when the receiver is in the DVD/
6ch mode. Adjust the volume with the controls of the DVD player.
For the powered subwoofer, you can adjust the volume of the
subwoofer using the subwoofer’s own volume control.
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Ambience effects
Midnight mode (Dolby Digital mode only)

When watching movies at night you might not be able to raise the volume
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as loud as normal. Midnight mode compresses the dynamic range of
previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (like scenes with
sudden increases in volume) to minimize the difference in volume between
the specified and non-specified parts. This makes it easy to hear all of the
sound track, even when listening at low volumes.
1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until “NIGHT” appears on the

display.
• This can be selected only if CD/DVD, DVD (VR-505/KRF-V5550D
only) or VIDEO2 is selected as the source and the listen mode is set
to “DOLBY DIGITAL.”
2 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the ON or OFF setting.

CLIP MUTE
LFE MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST.
RDS EON PTY TUNED
SL S SR kHz DOWN MIX DSP
TP TA NEWS
• The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds.

• Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible with the Mid-
night mode.
Display dimmer adjustment

The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's
display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies
or listen to music.
Operations
Each time you press the DIMMER key, the display brightness
changes among the three available settings. Select the bright-
ness level you find most pleasing.

CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
S kHz DOWN MIX DSP
TP TA NEWS

CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
S kHz DOWN MIX DSP
TP TA NEWS

CLIP MUTE
RDS EON PTY TUNED
S kHz DOWN MIX DSP
TP TA NEWS
96kHz LPCM playback

The receiver is compatible with the 96kHz LPCM playback. To play a
96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to “STEREO”.
• When “96kHz” appears in the display, press the LISTEN MODE key
(the listen mode changes to the STEREO mode).
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Basic remote control operations for other components
(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D)
The remote control supplied with this receiver (for VR-506/517/ 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components
30 KRF-V6050D/V5550D only) is also capable of controlling com-
ponents from a variety of manufacturers once you register the
until all components have been registered.
appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit.

Note
Low battery warning Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different
models, certain codes may not work with some models. (Also, certain
Replace all four batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening
codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given
of the distance from which the remote control will operate. The remote
model.)
control is designed to retain setup codes in memory while you change
batteries.
Operating other components

Registering setup codes for other components This operation lets you operate the registered components.
KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on and off
automatically with the receiver via the system control connections.
POWER
Source POWER
Numeric keys POWER
keys Source
POWER
keys
RECEIVER
RC-R0615/R0617
RC-R0615/R0617
1 Find the setup code of the component to be registered.

• Refer to the setup code lists to find the setup code for the component 1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you
to be registered. ⁄ desire.
Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter
"805". • Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on
the receiver.
Input Component Maker Code Key • When you operate your registered TV, VCR, DVD player, Cable
(DVD) DVD player KENWOOD 805, 808 DVD 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 step 3.
2 Press the source POWER key.

Remote Control
3 Press the operation keys you desire. ›
• To return to the receiver operation mode, press the RECEIVER key.
The remote control mode returns to the receiver operation mode

when you do not operate for more than 15 seconds.
2 Hold down the POWER key and press the numeric keys to
enter the setup code.
• Example: Press “805” to register a DVD player made by KENWOOD.
• If you push an invalid key, the remote will exit the setup mode.
Note
Be sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on the receiver
3 Press the source POWER (TV, VCR, DVD, CABLE, DSS)key when you want to operate KENWOOD components connected by
for more than 2 seconds, and check to see that the system control cords. Otherwise, point the remote control at the compo-
component you want to control turns on. nent you want to operate.
If the component does not react, and there is more than one
setup code, enter another setup code and try again.
• 6, TUNING 1/¡, or MULTI CONTROL key(s) can also be used

instead of the POWER key.
• If the component is already on, pressing the source POWER keys will
turn it off.
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Setup code chart

TV Setup codes VCR Setup codes DVD Setup codes 31
Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes
SONY 101 SONY 301, 302, 303, JVC 801
GE/RCA 102 304, 305, 306 SONY 802
RCA 103, 104, 105, GE/HITACHI 307 PIONEER 803
106, 117 RCA/HITACHI 308 PANASONIC 804
ZENITH 107, 108 PANASONIC 309, 310 KENWOOD 805, 808
MAGNAVOX 109 MAGNAVOX 311, 312, 313 TOSHIBA 806
SHARP 110 TOSHIBA 314 PHILIPS 807
PANASONIC 111,112, 122 MITSUBISHI 315, 316, 317,
SAMSUNG 109 318
JVC 113 SHARP 319, 320
HITACHI 114, 115 G.E 321
PIONEER 116 ZENITH 322
PROSCAN 117 GOLD STAR 323
QUASAR 118 JVC 324, 325, 326,
327
PHILIPS 109
PHILIPS 313
SANYO 119
HITACHI 328, 329
TOSHIBA 120
SANYO 330
MITUBISHI 121
TOSHIBA 331
LOEWE 123, 124
CABLE Setup codes DSS Setup codes

Maker Setup codes Maker Setup codes
JERROLD 201, 202 RCA 901
S.ATLANTA 203 G.I. 902
ZENITH 204, 205 ECHOSTAR 903
PIONEER 206, 207 TOSHIBA 904
TOCOM 208 PANASONIC 905
G.I. 209 HUGHES 906
HAMLIN 210, 211 SONY 907
OAK 212, 213, 214 HITACHI 908
MACOM 215, 216, 217 PRIMESTAR 909
GEMINI 218
PHILIPS 219, 220
PANASONIC 221, 222
Remote Control
SAMSUNG 223
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DVD player operation keys (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D)

32 The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the
remote control supplied with the DVD player.
Group-1: DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF-
R7030, DVF-3530 and DV-402
Group-2: DV-4050, DV-303, DVF-R6030, DVF-K5020, DVF-5020, DVF-3020 and DVF-3030
Depending on your KENWOOD DVD model, you need to set up your receiver remote control as follows:
To set for Group-1 DVD players:
Press the numeric “1” key while pressing the “POWER” key (not the DVD Power key) on your remote
control.
To set for Group-2 DVD players:
Press the numeric “2” key while pressing the “POWER” key (not the DVD Power key) on your remote
control.
• If your DVD player is not listed in the list above, perform the set up for either Group-1 or Group-2.
When the set up is successful, then your DVD player falls into that particular group.
How to operate the DVD player with the remote control

1. Pressing the DVD Power key for more than 2 seconds turns the DVD player on or off.
2. To carry out the functions of the DVD player, first press the DVD Power key, then press each key
for each operation as explained in the DVD operation pages in the operating instructions. In this case,
the DVD operation mode is retained for 15 seconds after pressing any of those DVD operation
buttons.
(To turn the receiver operation mode within 15 seconds, press the RECEIVER key.)
DVD player operation keys

You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD DVD
player.
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6 DVD
Numeric keys DVD POWER
POWER
(Select tracks) 7 8 9
RECEIVER
0 +10
RECEIVER (Receiver mode)
MENU OSD RETURN TITLE RETURN (Return)

MENU (Menu) TITLE (Title)
OSD (OSD menu) %(Cursor »)
P.CALL P.CALL fi(Cursor «)
MULTI CONTROL #(Cursor \)
@(Cursor |)
ENTER BAND
1 (Search) ENTER (Enter)
Remote Control
TUNING
¡ (Search) 6 (3 Play)
A/B+100
BASS BOOST DISC SKIP
AUTO
DVD 7 (Stop)
8 (Pause)
PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
DVD DISC SEL.

MUTE VOLUME
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CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations

(For VR-505/KRF-V5050D)
33
You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to
KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations.
%
Cassette deck operation keys CD player operation keys
POWER POWER
1 2 3 1 2 3
4 5 6 DVD 4 5 6 DVD
Numeric keys
POWER (Select tracks) POWER
7 8 9 7 8 9
RECEIVER RECEIVER
0 +10 0 +10
MENU OSD RETURN TITLE MENU OSD RETURN TITLE

SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE SET UP SOUND LISTEN MODE
P.CALL P.CALL P.CALL P.CALL
MULTI CONTROL 4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up)
ENTER BAND
1 (Rewind) TUNING
ENTER BAND
2 (Play) 1 (Search) TUNING
6 (3 Play) ¡ (Search) 6 (3 Play/Pause)
¡ (Fast forward)
A/B+100 AUTO 7 (Stop) A/B+100
AUTO
DVD
7 (Stop)
BASS BOOST DISC SKIP DVD
PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE

DISC SKIP PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
DVD DISC SEL. DVD DISC SEL.

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ
MUTE VOLUME MUTE VOLUME
RC-R0511 RC-R0511
MD recorder operation keys
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6 DVD
Numeric keys
(Select tracks) POWER
Remote Control
7 8 9
RECEIVER
0 +10
MENU OSD RETURN TITLE

P.CALL P.CALL
4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up)
ENTER BAND
1 (Search) TUNING
¡ (Search) 6 (3 Play)
A/B+100
AUTO
DVD 7 (Stop)
+100 (Select track) PHONO/AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
DVD DISC SEL.

MUTE VOLUME
RC-R0511
Notes
1. Certain codes may only operate some of the function available on a given model.
2. The charts above show the typical functions available for each component. Some manufacturers use different key combinations to perform similar
functions. For that reason, we have programmed extra functions on some of the unused number keys to help you control your equipment.
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CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations

(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5550D)
34
You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to
KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations.
%
Cassette deck operation keys
POWER POWER
1 2 3 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
DVD RETURN DVD

RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
MENU OSD DSS MENU OSD DSS
SET UP SOUND SET UP SOUND
POWER POWER
MULTI CONTROL MULTI CONTROL
2 (Play) 2 (Play)
1 (Rewind) TUNING ENTER BAND 1 (Rewind) TUNING ENTER BAND
6 (3 Play) 6 (3 Play)
¡ (Fast forward) ¡ (Fast forward) 7 (Stop)
A/B+100 AUTO
7 (Stop) A/B+100 AUTO
B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
CHANNEL DVD CHANNEL

DVD DISC SEL. DISC SEL.
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX
RC-R0617 RC-R0615
Remote Control
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CD player operation keys

35
POWER POWER
Numeric keys Numeric keys 1 2 3

1 2 3
(Select tracks) (Select tracks)
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
DVD RETURN DVD

RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
POWER POWER
4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up) 4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up)
1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND 1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND

6 (3 Play/Pause)
6 (3 Play/Pause) ¡ (Search)
¡ (Search) 7 (Stop)
A/B+100 AUTO
RECEIVER
DISC SKIP RECEIVER
TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
DISC SKIP TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
CHANNEL DVD CHANNEL

RC-R0617 RC-R0615
MD recorder operation keys
POWER POWER
Numeric keys Numeric keys 1 2 3

1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9
Remote Control
7 8 9
DVD RETURN DVD

RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
POWER POWER
4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up) 4 (Skip down) MULTI CONTROL ¢ (Skip up)
1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND 1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND

6 (3 Play)
6 (3 Play)
¡ (Search) ¡ (Search) 7 (Stop)
A/B+100 AUTO
RECEIVER RECEIVER
+100 (Select tracks) TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
+100 (Select tracks) TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
CHANNEL DVD CHANNEL

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Other components' operations (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V555OD)

36 Refer to the following for the type of remote control operations available for each component.
1 Select the input source.
2 Press the keys corresponding to the operations you desire.

Refer to the following sections for details.
• When pressing keys in succession, press each key firmly and be sure to wait at least 1 second
before pressing the next key.
• Numeric keys function the same as the numeric keys on the original remote.
These keys can be used to perform the basic operations of KENWOOD and other
makers' components which the setup code for each component had been entered
beforehand. ⁄
TV operation keys
POWER POWER
Numeric keys 1 2 3
Numeric keys 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
RETURN DVD RETURN DVD

0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
POWER POWER
TUNING ENTER BAND

ENTER (Enter) TUNING ENTER BAND
ENTER (Enter)
A/B+100 AUTO A/B+100 AUTO

RECEIVER RECEIVER INPUT SEL. (Input Selector)
TV SEL. (TV Selector) TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. INPUT SEL. (Input Selector) TV SEL. (TV Selector) TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL.
DVD CHANNEL DVD CHANNEL

DISC SEL. DISC SEL.
MUTE MUTE
Remote Control
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VCR operation keys

37
POWER POWER
Numeric keys 1 2 3
Numeric keys 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
RETURN DVD RETURN DVD

0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
POWER POWER
1 (Rewind) TUNING ENTER BAND

1 (Rewind) TUNING ENTER BAND
¡ (Fast forward) 6 (3 Play) 6 (3 Play)

7 (Stop) ¡ (Fast forward)
A/B+100 AUTO A/B+100 AUTO 7 (Stop)
B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD 8 (Pause) B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD 8 (Pause)
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. INPUT SEL. (Input Selector) TITLE TV SEL. INPUT SEL. INPUT SEL. (Input Selector)
DVD CHANNEL DVD CHANNEL

DISC SEL. DISC SEL.
RC-R0617 RC-R0615
DVD player operation keys
POWER POWER
Numeric keys 1 2 3
Numeric keys 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
Remote Control
RETURN DVD DVD
RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
RETURN (Return) CABLE RETURN (Return) CABLE
MENU (Menu) SET UP SOUND MENU (Menu) SET UP SOUND
POWER %(Cursor ») POWER %(Cursor »)
OSD (OSD menu) OSD (OSD menu)
P.CALL P.CALL fi(Cursor «) P.CALL P.CALL fi(Cursor «)
MULTI CONTROL
#(Cursor \) MULTI CONTROL @(Cursor |)
@(Cursor |) #(Cursor \)
ENTER (Enter) ENTER (Enter)
1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND
1 (Search) TUNING ENTER BAND
6 (3 Play) 6 (3 Play)
¡ (Search) 7 (Stop) ¡ (Search) 7 (Stop)
B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD 8 (Pause) B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD 8 (Pause)
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TITLE (Title) AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE TITLE (Title) PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
4 (Skip down) DVD DISC SEL.

CHANNEL
4 (Skip down) DVD DISC SEL.
CHANNEL
¢ (Skip up) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX

¢ (Skip up) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX
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DSS receiver operation keys

38
POWER POWER
Numeric keys Numeric keys

1 2 3 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
RETURN DVD DVD

RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
MENU (Menu) SET UP SOUND MENU (Menu) SET UP SOUND
POWER %(Cursor ») %(Cursor »)
OSD (OSD menu) OSD (OSD menu) POWER
P.CALL P.CALL fi(Cursor «) P.CALL P.CALL fi(Cursor «)
MULTI CONTROL
#(Cursor \) @(Cursor |)
MULTI CONTROL
@(Cursor |) #(Cursor \)
TUNING ENTER BAND ENTER (Enter) TUNING ENTER BAND ENTER (Enter)

RECEIVER RECEIVER
DVD CHANNEL CHANNEL

DISC SEL. DVD DISC SEL.
RC-R0617 RC-R0615
Cable tuner operation keys
POWER POWER
1 2 3 1 2 3
TV TV
4 5 6 4 5 6
Remote Control
VCR VCR
7 8 9 7 8 9
RETURN DVD DVD
RETURN
0 +10 LSTN M. 0 +10 LSTN M.
CABLE CABLE
POWER POWER
MULTI CONTROL T (P. CALL +) MULTI CONTROL T (P. CALL +)
TUNING ENTER BAND

Tuning TUNING ENTER BAND
BAND Tuning BAND
A/B+100 AUTO
AUTO AUTO
A/B+100 AUTO
B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD
B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE
DVD CHANNEL
DISC SEL. DVD CHANNEL
DISC SEL.
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX
MUTE VOLUME
MUTE VOLUME
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In case of difficulty
Resetting the Microcomputer

The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, For U.S.A. and Canada
39
or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged
while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it
happens, execute the following procedure to reset the micro- back in while holding down the POWER key.
computer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
For other countries
With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER key
• Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents
of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the
OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY key,
factory. press POWER.
Amplifier
Symptom Cause Remedy
No sound from the speakers. • The speaker cords are disconnected. • Connect them properly referring to “Connecting
the speakers” &
• VOLUME is set to the minimum position. • Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• MUTE is ON. • Turn OFF the MUTE. ™
• The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. )
The standby indicator blinks and sound is • Speaker cords are short-circuited. • Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuit-
not output. ing, then turn on the power again.
Sound is not output from one of the speakers. • The speaker cord is disconnected. • Connect it properly referring to “Connecting the
speakers”. &
Sound is not output from the surround • The surround speaker cords and/or the center • Connect it properly referring to “Connecting the
speakers and / or the center speaker, or their speaker cord is disconnected. speakers”. &
sound is very small. • A surround mode has not been engaged. • Select a surround mode.
• The surround and/or center volume controls are • Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone.
set to the minimum level. (
A humming noise is generated when the • The audio cord from the turntable is not con- • Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the
PHONO input selector is selected. nected to the PHONO jacks. PHONO jacks.
• The turntable is not grounded. • Connect the grounding wire to the GND termi-
nal on the rear panel.
When playing a Dolby Digital source signal • There are many possible causes for this prob- • Set the input mode to digital manual before
using a DVD player, the sound is cut off soon lem, depending on the type of DVD player used. starting playback of the Dolby Digital source.
after it starts. 9
No sound is produced during playback from • The input mode is set to digital manual. • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to digital
a DVD player. auto mode. 9
A video source cannot be recorded • The software is copy-guarded. • Copy-guarded video software cannot be re-
normally. corded.
Tuner
Symptom Cause Remedy
Radio stations cannot be received. • No antenna is connected. • Connect an antenna. $

• The broadcast band is not set properly. • Set the broadcast band properly.
• The frequency of the desired station is not • Tune the frequency of the desired station.
tuned. £
Interference. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile. • Install the outdoor antenna away from the road.
• Noise due to interference from an electric appli- • Turn off the power to the appliance.
ance.
• Noise due to a nearby TV set. • Install the receiver farther away from the TV.
A station which was preset cannot be re- • The preset station belongs to a frequency that • Preset a station with a receivable frequency.
ceived by pressing the corresponding nu- cannot be received.
meric key. • The preset memory was cleared because the • Preset the station again.
power cord had been unplugged for a long
period of time.
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In case of difficulty
Remote control unit

40 Symptom Cause Remedy
Certain inputs cannot be selected using the • No setup codes registered at for the respective • Register a setup code at the respective input(s).
remote control. input(s). º
Remote control operation is not possible. • The remote control is set to a different operation • Press the source select keys or source POWER
mode. keys to select the appropriate operation mode.
• Batteries are exhausted. • Replace with new batteries.
• The remote control unit is too far away from the • Operate the remote control unit within the con-
main system, controlling angle is too large, or trollable range.
there is an obstacle between the receiver and
the remote.
• The audio cords and system control cords are • Connect properly referring to “Setting up the
not connected properly. system”.
• No software is loaded in the source component. • Place software in the source component you
want to play.
• An attempt is made to play a tape which is being • Wait until recording has completed.
recorded in the cassette deck.
• The remote control has not been set to the • Press the source select keys or source POWER
operation mode for the component you wish to keys to activate the operation mode for the
control. component you want to control before opera-
tion. ª
• The microprocessor of the remote control mal- • Reset the microprocessor.
functions.
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Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
For U.S.A and Canada

AUDIO section (VR-506) 41
Rated power output during STEREO operation DIGITAL AUDIO section
Sampling frequency ...................... 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96kHz
100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at Input level / impedance / wave length
8 Ω from 40Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic Optical ........................... (–15 dBm ~ –21 dBm), 660 nm ±30nm
distortion. (FTC) Coaxial ................................................................. 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω
Effective power output during SURROUND operation

VIDEO section
FRONT (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven)
.............................................................................. 100 W + 100 W VIDEO inputs / outputs
CENTER (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) VIDEO (composite) ................................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
............................................................................................. 100 W S VIDEO inputs / outputs (VR-506/517)
SURROUND (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel S VIDEO (luminance signal) .................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
driven) .................................................................. 100 W + 100 W S VIDEO (chrominance signal) ....................... 0.286 Vp-p / 75 Ω
Total harmonic distortion ......................... 0.050% (1 kHz, 50W, 8 Ω)
Frequency response
CD ............................................. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, –3.0 dB
Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66) FM tuner section
PHONO (MM) ........................................................................ 74 dB Tuning frequency range ................................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
CD ......................................................................................... 90 dB Usable sensitivity (MONO)
Input sensitivity / impedance ................ 1.3 µV (75 Ω)/ 13.2 dBf (75 kHz DEV., SINAD 30 dB)
PHONO (MM) ......................................................... 2.5 mV / 27 kΩ 50dB quieting sensitivity
CD ......................................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ STEREO ................................................... 28 µV (75 Ω)/ 40.2 dBf
MONITOR IN (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ..................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
DVD/6ch INPUT ................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ MONO ........................................................ 0.5% (71.2 dBf input)
Output level / impedance STEREO .................................................... 0.7% (71.2 dBf input)
TAPE REC .............................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ Signal to noise ratio (1 kHz, 75 kHz DEV.)
MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ................... 200 mV / 1 kΩ MONO ....................................................... 75 dB (71.2 dBf input)
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) ...................................... 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ STEREO ................................................... 68 dB (71.2 dBf input)
Tone control Stereo separation (1 kHz) .......................................................... 40 dB
BASS ................................................................ ±10 dB (at 70 Hz) Selectivity (±400 kHz) ................................................................. 70 dB
TREBLE .......................................................... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz) Frequency response ................. (30 Hz ~ 15kHz), +0.5 dB, –3.0 dB
AUDIO section (VR-505/517) AM tuner section

Rated power output during STEREO operation Tuning frequency range
10 kHz step ................................................. 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz
100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at Usable sensitivity (30% mod., S/N 20 dB) ......... 16 µV / (600 µV/m)
8 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic Signal to noise ratio (30% mod. 1 mV input) ........................... 50 dB
distortion. (FTC)
GENERAL
Effective power output during SURROUND operation Power consumption ................................................................... 2.6 A
FRONT (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) AC outlet
.............................................................................. 100 W + 100 W SWITCHED ....................................... (total 150 W, 1.25 A max.)
CENTER (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) Dimensions ..................................................... W : 440 mm (17-5/16")
............................................................................................. 100 W H : 143 mm (5-11/16")
SURROUND (40-20kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel D : 400 mm (15-3/8")
driven) .................................................................. 100 W + 100 W Weight (Net)
Total harmonic distortion ......................... 0.050% (1 kHz, 50W, 8 Ω) VR-506/517 ......................................................... 8.8 kg (18.92 lb)
Frequency response VR-505 ................................................................ 8.7 kg (18.89 lb)
CD ............................................. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, –3.0 dB
Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)
CD ......................................................................................... 90 dB
Input sensitivity / impedance
CD ......................................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
MONITOR IN (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ..................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
PHONO (MM) (VR-517) ......................................... 2.5 mV / 27 kΩ
DVD/6ch INPUT (VR-517) ................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
Output level / impedance
TAPE REC .............................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ
MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ................... 200 mV / 1 kΩ
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) (VR-505) ...................... 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ
Tone control
BASS ................................................................ ±10 dB (at 70 Hz)
TREBLE .......................................................... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz)
Notes
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
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operation. Specifications
For other countries

42 AUDIO section (KRF-V6050D)
Effective power output during STEREO operation
AUDIO section (KRF-V5550D)
1kHz,10% T.H.D.,at 8 Ω ........................................... 140 W + 140 W (1kHz, 10%, 8Ω) ........................................................... 110 W + 110 W
Rated power output during STEREO operation Rated power output during STEREO operation
100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at
8 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic 80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at
distortion.(FTC) 8 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total
harmonic distortion. (FTC)
FRONT (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) Effective power output during SURROUND operation
.............................................................................. 140 W + 140 W FRONT (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven)
CENTER (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) .............................................................................. 130 W + 130 W
............................................................................................. 140 W CENTER (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven)
SURROUND (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) ............................................................................................. 130 W
.............................................................................. 140 W + 140 W SURROUND (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven)
Total harmonic distortion ......................... 0.050% (1 kHz, 50W, 8 Ω) .............................................................................. 130 W + 130 W
Frequency response Total harmonic distortion ......................... 0.050% (1 kHz, 40W, 8 Ω)
CD ............................................. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, –3.0 dB Frequency response
Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66) CD ............................................. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, –3.0 dB
PHONO (MM) ........................................................................ 74 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)
CD ......................................................................................... 90 dB CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE ..................................................... 90 dB
Input sensitivity / impedance Input sensitivity / impedance
PHONO (MM) ......................................................... 2.5 mV / 27 kΩ CD ......................................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
CD ......................................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ MONITOR IN (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ..................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
VIDEO2/MONITOR ............................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ Output level / impedance
DVD/6ch INPUT ................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ TAPE REC .............................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ
Output level / impedance MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ................... 200 mV / 1 kΩ
TAPE REC .............................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ Tone control
VIDEO2/MONITOR ................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ BASS ................................................................ ±10 dB (at 70 Hz)
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) ...................................... 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ TREBLE .......................................................... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz)
Tone control
BASS ................................................................ ±10 dB (at 70 Hz)
TREBLE .......................................................... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz) DIGITAL AUDIO section
Sampling frequency ...................... 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96kHz
AUDIO section (KRF-V5050D) Input level / impedance / wave length
Effective power output during STEREO operation Optical ........................... (–15 dBm ~ –21 dBm), 660 nm ±30nm
(1 kHz, 10%, 8Ω) .......................................................... 140 W + 140 W Coaxial ................................................................. 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω
Rated power output during STEREO operation
VIDEO section
100 watts channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8
Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic VIDEO inputs / outputs
distortion. (FTC) VIDEO (composite) ................................................ 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
S VIDEO inputs / outputs (KRF-V6050D)
Effective power output during SURROUND operation S VIDEO (luminance signal) ................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
FRONT (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) S VIDEO (chrominance signal) ...................... 0.286 Vp-p / 75 Ω
.............................................................................. 140 W + 140 W
CENTER (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven) FM tuner section
............................................................................................. 140 W
Tuning frequency range ................................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
SURROUND (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 Ω one channel driven)
Usable sensitivity (MONO)
.............................................................................. 140 W + 140 W
................ 1.6 µV (75 Ω)/ 15.2 dBf (75 kHz DEV., SINAD 30 dB)
Total harmonic distortion ......................... 0.050% (1 kHz, 50W, 8 Ω)
50dB quieting sensitivity
Frequency response
STEREO ................................................... 28 µV (75 Ω)/ 40.2 dBf
CD ............................................. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, –3.0 dB
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)
Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)
MONO ........................................................ 0.5% (71.2 dBf input)
PHONO (MM) ........................................................................ 74 dB
CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE ..................................................... 90 dB STEREO .................................................... 0.7% (71.2 dBf input)
Input sensitivity / impedance Signal to noise ratio (1 kHz, 75 kHz DEV.)
PHONO (MM) ......................................................... 2.5 mV / 27 kΩ MONO ....................................................... 75 dB (71.2 dBf input)
CD ......................................................................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ STEREO ................................................... 68 dB (71.2 dBf input)
Stereo separation (1 kHz) .......................................................... 40 dB
MONITOR IN (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ..................... 200 mV / 47 kΩ
Selectivity (±400 kHz) ................................................................. 50 dB
DVD/6ch INPUT ................................................... 200 mV / 10 kΩ
Frequency response ................. (30 Hz ~ 15kHz), +0.5 dB, –3.0 dB
Output level / impedance
TAPE REC .............................................................. 200 mV / 1 kΩ
MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2/MONITOR) ................... 200 mV / 1 kΩ
AM tuner section
PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) ...................................... 1.5 V / 2.2 kΩ Tuning frequency range
Tone control 9 kHz step ................................................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
BASS ................................................................ ±10 dB (at 70 Hz) 10 kHz step ................................................. 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
TREBLE .......................................................... ±10 dB (at 10 kHz) Usable sensitivity ................................................. 16 µV / (600 µV/m)
Signal to noise ratio (30% mod. 1 mV input) ........................... 50 dB
Notes
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
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operation. Specifications
GENERAL
Power consumption
KRF-V6050D/V5050D ......................................................... 270 W 43
KRF-V5550D ....................................................................... 200 W
AC outlet
SWITCHED ...................................................... (total 90 W max.)
Dimensions ...................................................................... W : 440 mm
H : 143 mm
D : 400 mm
Weight (Net)
(KRF-V6050D/V5050D) ....................................................... 9.3 kg
(KRF-V5550D) .................................................................... 8.4 kg
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For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer
to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for
information or service on this product.
Model __________________ Serial Number ________________________
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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER

B60-4942-10 03 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, I) PR 0009

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Units are designed for operation as follows. Unpacking

* AC voltage selection Keep this manual handy for future reference.

AC voltage selector switch

tool. Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Note: For VR-505 and KRF-V5050D

CAUTION *AC plug adaptor (1)

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL,

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI- Maintenance of the unit

In regard to contact cleaner

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Normal playback .............................. 20 For the U.S.A.

Cassette deck, CD player & MD recorder

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How to use this manual Special features

Remote Terminal Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

VR-506 RC-R0615 2 systems Equipped

Additional Information DVD 6-channel input

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STANDBY STANDBY DOLBY

POWER SET UP INPUT MODE DIMMER MONITOR

SOUND LISTEN MODE SOURCE DIRECT

1 POWER key ( 6 INPUT MODE key 9 # BAND key £

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Remote control unit (RC-R0615) (VR-506/KRF-V6050D)

TUNING ENTER BAND %

1 Numeric keys ﬁ 7 B.BOOST key ¡ % ENTER key

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Remote control unit (RC-R0511) (VR-505/KRF-V5050D)

MENU OSD RETURN TITLE

8 DVD DISC SEL.

1 Numeric keys ¢ 7 DISC SKIP key $ LISTEN MODE key ¶

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Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D)

TUNING ENTER BAND %

1 Numeric keys ﬁ 7 B.BOOST key ¡ % ENTER key

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VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks

Use as a MONITOR jack 2 Press the INPUT MODE key.

In DVD/6ch or DVD play mode

In modes other than DTS or DVD play mode

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Connecting audio components

U.S.A. and Canada

SYSTEM CONTROL PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

Moving coil (MC) cartridge

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Connecting video components

REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN

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Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input)

PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN

(Except for VR-505/KRF-V5550D)

VIDEO OUT FRONT SURROUND

To switch the speakers off , press the MUTE key.

CAUTION (Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

CAUTION (For U.S.A. and Canada)

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VIDEO 2/MONITOR CD/DVD

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)