Kenwood VR-510 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 and enjoy!ªHome THX CinemaTHX Select incorporates a complex multichannel digital audio programmaterials such as Dolby Digital, PRO LOGIC & DTS which enablesmultichannel decoding.This system features Re-equalization (Re-EQ), Timbre Matching, AdaptiveDecorrelation, Bass Peak Level Manager and Loudspeaker Position TimeSynchronization, which reproduces similar cinematic effects in the homeenvironment.Dolby DigitalThe DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround fromsoftware processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides upto 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality andmore powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.Dolby Pro Logic IIDOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessorPRO LOGIC, provides greater advantage in surround sound. It allowsthe users to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with aconvincing “5.1 like” presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers special featuresfor controlling the overall spatial, dimensionality, and frontal sound fieldimaging. PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound fromvideo software marked and three-dimensional spacefrom music CD. When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy theexperience of sheer STEREO surround sound.Dolby 3 StereoThis surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from videosoftware marked .The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left andright speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.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 or DVDdisc (carrying the “DTS” marking) can be played in Digital Surround.Important:When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be outputfrom the analog output. It is recommended that you connect the digitaloutput of the player to the digital input of this unit.Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround )SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from thestereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening to Dolbydigital sound/DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers. Now, thistime try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD) using your multispeakers. You may discover a new type of “stereo” sound through SRSCircle Surround.DSP surround modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates avariety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZ CLUB”,“THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO”. It is compatible with almost anykind of program source.DVD 6-channel inputIf you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiverallows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD source materialfeaturing multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals are digital andeach channel is input independently, the resulting ambience is far superiorto what can be achieved with conventional surround sound systems.Remote controlThis remote control has two kinds of signal-Universal IR (InfraRed) remote signalIn 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.RF remote signalYou can operate the receiver by sending RF remote signal from the remotecontrol. The controllable range of the remote control is not influenced bysurroundings such as distance or an obstruction.MACRO playThe MACRO function lets you perform a series of operations automatically,like turning ON the power of the receiver and connected components,switching the input selectors, and starting playback. (Be sure to registeryour components before starting the macro set up procedure).How to use this manualThis manual is divided into four sections: Preparations, Operations, RemoteControl, and Additional Information.PreparationsShows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiverand prepare the surround processor.We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible.However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and video compo-nents, connecting the system can be fairly complex.OperationsShows you how to operate the various functions available from the receiver.Remote ControlShows you how to operate other components using the remote control, aswell as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Once you haveregistered your components with the proper setup codes, you’ll be able tooperate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV, VCR, DVDplayer, LD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied with thisreceiver.Additional InformationShows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty” (troubleshoot-ing) and “Specifications”.Before applying the powerMemory back up functionPlease note that the following items will be deleted from the unit's memoryif the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately 2days.• 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.• Source Direct.• RF Band.• THX.• SW RE-MIX.• Bass Peak Level.