Kenwood KRF-V5050D Instruction Manual

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4PreparationsSpecial featuresTrue home theater soundThis receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! ∞Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 StereoThis surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound fromvideo software marked .The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steerthe Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals.The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front leftand right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.Dolby DigitalThe DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround fromsoftware processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital providesup to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound qualityand more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.DTSDTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format thatprovides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a(wide) dynamic range.In the DTS mode, the 5.1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD orDVD disc (carrying the “DTS” marking) can be played in Digital Sur-round.Important:When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may beoutput from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect thedigital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.DSP surround modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporatesa variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZCLUB”, THEATER”, STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible withalmost any kind of program source.DVD 6-channel input(For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D only)If you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiverallows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD sourcematerial featuring multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals aredigital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambienceis far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surroundsound systems.Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control(Except for VR-505/KRF-V5050D)In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with thisreceiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio andvideo components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register thecomponents you have connected.How to use this manualThis manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations,Remote Control, and Additional Information.PreparationsShows you how to connect your audio and video components to thereceiver and prepare the surround processor.We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible.However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and videocomponents, connecting the system can be fairly complex.OperationsShows you how to operate the various functions available on the receiver.Remote Control(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. Onceyou have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you’llbe able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied withthis receiver.Additional InformationShows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty” (trouble-shooting) and “Specifications”.Before applying the powerThis manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRF-V5050D and KRF-V5550D. Items such as functions, number of jacks, andremote control details somewhat differ between these models. To confirmthe functions available on the model you have purchased, refer to the tablebelow.Model name Remote TerminalControl Speaker out Front inputVR-506 RC-R0615 2 systems EquippedKRF-V6050D (A, B)VR-505 RC-R0511 1 system Not equippedKRF-V5050DVR-517 RC-R0617 1 system EquippedKRF-V5550D (except KRF-V5550D)Memory back up functionPlease note that the following items will be deleted from the unit'smemory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet forapproximately 2 days.• Power mode.• Input selector settings.• Device preset.• Picture output.• Speaker ON/OFF• Volume level.• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level.• Subwoofer ON/OFF.• Dimmer level.• Monitor ON/OFF.• MD/TAPE settings.• 6ch/2ch input setting.• Listen mode setting.• Speaker settings.• Input mode setting.• Midnight mode setting.• Broadcast band.• Frequency setting.• Preset stations.• Tuning mode.• CINEMA EQ.• Source Direct.