Kenwood VR-510 Instruction Manual

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7PreparationsMake connections as shown on the following pages.When connecting the related system components, be sureto also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with thecomponents you are connecting.Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until allconnections are completed.Notes1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections areimperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere.2. Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before plugging orunplugging any connection cords. Plugging/unplugging connection cordswithout disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and maydamage the unit.3. Do not connect power cords from components which power consump-tion is larger than what is indicated on the AC outlet at the rear of this unit.Setting up the systemDTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio formatavailable on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot bedecoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For thisreason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analogoutputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited.To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautionsshould taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connecteddirectly to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decodersystem must be connected to the digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU, orTosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.DTS disclaimer clauseAnalog connectionsAudio connections are made using RCA pin cords. These cables transferstereo audio signal in an “analog” form. This means the audio signalcorresponds to the actual audio of two channels. These cables usually have2 plugs on each end, one red for the right channel and one white for the leftchannel. These cables are usually packaged with the source unit, or areavailable at your local electronics retailer.Microcomputer malfunctionIf operation is not possible or an erroneous display appears, even thoughall connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputerreferring to “In case of difficulty”. oBe sure to adhere to the followings, or proper ventilation will be blockedcausing damage or fire hazard.• Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.CAUTIONInput mode settingsCD/DVD, DVD/6ch, VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 inputs each include jacks fordigital audio input and analog audio input.You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for eachconnected component.The initial factory settings for audio signal playback (CD/DVD,DVD/6ch) and (VIDEO2, VIDEO3) are digital and analog respec-tively.To use the analog audio input for playback instead (if, for example, youhave connected a VCR to the VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 input), you must setthe input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode.After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow thesteps below.1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select CD/DVD, DVD/6ch,VIDEO2, or VIDEO3.2 Press the INPUT MODE key.Each press switches the setting as follows:In DTS play mode1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)In DVD/6ch play mode1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)3 6ch INPT (DVD/6ch input)4 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)In modes other than DTS or DVD/6ch play mode1 D-AUTO (digital input, auto sound)2 D-MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)Digital input:Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player.Analog input:Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR,or turntable.Auto sound:In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights), the receiverselects the listening mode automatically during playback to match thetype of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS ) and the speaker setting.The initial factory setting is auto sound on.To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode, usethe INPUT MODE key to select “D-MANUAL” (manual sound).However, even when this setting is selected, there may be cases inwhich the listening mode is selected automatically to match a DolbyDigital source signal depending on the combination of listening modeand source signal.If the INPUT MODE key is pressed quickly, sound may not be produced.INPUT SELECTORINPUT MODE