Kenwood VRS-5100 Instruction Manual

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13 ENSetting up the systemConnecting to the Front AUX jacksThe front AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video componentssuch as a camcorder or a video game.Camcorder, otherVCR or video game.AudioOUT• To select the source that connected to the front AUX jacks,select “AUX” using INPUT SELECTOR knob or AUX key. &VideoOUT1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever.3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever.Connecting the terminalsSpeaker impedanceAfter confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on therear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matching impedanceratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance other than thatindicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result in malfunctionsor damage to the speakers or receiver.• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speakercords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will beunnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect thespeakers correctly.Speaker placement* For Surround Back speaker, you may place either two SurroundBack speakers (Surround Back Left speaker and Surround BackRight speaker) for 7.1 channel surround sound system or oneSurround Back speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound system.Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listeningposition. Front speakers are required for all surround modes.Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes thesound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surroundplayback.Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightlybehind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meterabove the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate soundmotion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback.Subwoofer : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.Surround back speaker/s : Place the speaker/s directly at the rearof the listening position. The optimum position depends mainly on theroom condition.• Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakerslisted above, if you don't have a center speaker or a subwoofer, youcan divide those signals between the available speakers in thespeaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surroundreproduction from the speakers you have available. $FrontspeakerSubwooferSurroundspeakerCenter speakerListeningposition*SurroundBack speaker*Surround BackLeft speaker *Surround BackRight speaker