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Ambience effects.. 25

Preparing for surround sound.. 19

How to use this manual

This manual covers the VR-506, VR-505, VR-517, KRF-V6050D, KRFV5050D and KRF-V5550D. Items such as functions, number of jacks, and remote control details somewhat differ between these models. To confirm the functions available on the model you have purchased, refer to the table below. Model name Remote Control RC-R0615 RC-R0511 RC-R0617 Terminal Front input Equipped Not equipped Equipped (except KRFV5550D)

Special features

True home theater sound
This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy!
Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo
This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from. video software marked The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals. The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.
Speaker out 2 systems (A, B) 1 system 1 system
VR-506 KRF-V6050D VR-505 KRF-V5050D VR-517 KRF-V5550D

Dolby Digital

The DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control, and Additional Information.
Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver 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 video components, connecting the system can be fairly complex.

Universal IR (InfraRed) remote control (Except for VR-505/KRF-V5050D)
In addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with this receiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio and video components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register the components you have connected.
Names and functions of parts

Speaker indicator

SP A B TI.VOL CLIP MUTE RDS EON PTY TP TA NEWS
Frequency display, Input display, Preset channel display, Surround mode display
AUTO SOUND indicator Band indicators

PRO LOGIC indicator

CLIP indicator MUTE indicator
AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED kHz DOWNMIX DSP
DIGITAL indicator S.DIRECT indicator AUTO indicator AUTO FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL MEMO indicator ST. indicator
DOWNMIX indicator Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output channel indicators
TUNED indicator MONITOR indicator DSP indicator

Display

3 STEREO indicator STEREO indicator

VOLUME CONTROL

STANDBY

DOLBY DIGITAL

DSP MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

SET UP

INPUT MODE

DIMMER

MONITOR

ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY
SOUND MULTI CONTROL A SPEAKERS B BAND

LISTEN MODE

SOURCE DIRECT

ON OFF

For VR-506/ 505/517

AUTO/CINEMA EQ.

MEMORY

S-VIDEO V

AV AUX L AUDIO R

PHONES

SPEAKER
For VR-506/517/ KRF-V6050D For VR-505/517/ KRF-V5050D/V5550D 6 INPUT MODE key 9 Use to switch between the digital and analog inputs. 7 DIMMER key Use to adjust the brightness of the display. Use to select the REC MODE. 8 MONITOR key Use to monitor the source that is connected to the MONITOR jack. 9 VOLUME CONTROL knob 0 PHONES jack Use for headphone listening. ! SPEAKERS A/B keys ) (For VR-506/KRF-V6050D) Use to turn the A/B speakers ON/OFF. ! SPEAKER key ) (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D) Use to turn the speaker ON/OFF. MUTE key (For VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D) Use to temporarily mute the sound. @ SOUND key Use to adjust the sound quality and ambience effects. # BAND key Use to select the broadcast band. $ AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key Use to select the auto tuning mode. Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ. % LISTEN MODE key Use to select the listening mode. ^ MEMORY key Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. & SOURCE DIRECT key Use to pass the source material direct to the amplifier. * INPUT SELECTOR knob Use to select the input sources. ( AV AUX (S VIDEO, V, AUDIO L/R) jacks (For VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D) $

$ LISTEN MODE key Use to select the listening mode. RETURN key Use to operate other components. % ENTER key Use to operate other components. 2 key If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck). ^ BAND key Use to select the broadcast band. 6 key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key. If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key. & 8 key Use to operate other components. * AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode. 7 key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key. ( CINE.EQ key Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ. DISC SEL. key Use to operate other components. ) VOLUME keys Use to adjust the receiver volume.
Remote control unit (RC-R0617) (VR-517/KRF-V5550D)

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B.BOOST RECEIVER TITLE AUX
7 B.BOOST key Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for the low frequency range. RECEIVER key Use to return to the operation of the receiver. 8 DISC SKIP key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the multi-CD player disc skip key. A/B key If TAPE is selected as the input source, this (A and B) of a double cassette deck. +100 key Use to select the disc number with the multiCD player. 9 TITLE key Use to operate other components. 0 TV SEL. key Use to operate other components. ! INPUT SELECTOR keys (DVD, AUX, CD/ DVD, TUNER, MD/TAPE, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, AV AUX) Use to select the input sources. 4 DVD keys When in DVD player operations, these keys function as skip keys. @ MUTE key Use to temporarily mute the sound. * # POWER ( ) key Use to turn the receiver on and off. $ POWER key (TV, VCR, DVD, DSS, CABLE) Use to turn the other components on and off.
% ENTER key Use to operate other components. 2 key If tape is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key for side B of the cassette (the side facing away from the front of the deck). ^ BAND key Use to select the broadcast band. 6 key If CD is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play/pause key. If MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the play key. & AUTO key Use to select the auto tuning mode. 7 key If CD, MD or TAPE is selected as the input source, this key functions as the stop key. * 8 key Use to operate other components. ( INPUT SEL. key Use to operate other components. ) CHANNEL % key Use to select the channel. CINE.EQ key Use to switch the status of CINEMA EQ. DISC SEL. key Use to operate other components. VOLUME keys Use to adjust the receiver volume.

Digital connections

The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Connect components capable 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

VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL

CD/DVD OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

Optical fiber cable
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)

CD player

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO)
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Component with a DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D) (sold separately)
Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (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.)
Connecting to the AV AUX jacks
(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only)
The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game.

Connecting the antennas

AM loop antenna
The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception.
AM antenna terminal connections
1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Release lever.

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.

FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 terminal.
VIDEO OUT Camcorder, other VCR, video game, digital camera, S VIDEO OUT or portable MD player
Attach to the stand. AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA GND

AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna
To select the source connected to the AV AUX jacks, select AV 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.
Use an antenna adaptor (Commercially available)
Connecting the system control

Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck connected to the VIDEO2/MONITOR jacks.

Connecting the speakers

1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen.
Connection of banana plugs (For U.S.A. and Canada)

1 Secure. 2 Insert.

3 Insert.

4 Secure.

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 unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakers 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 indicated 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.
Front Speakers A Right Left

Center Speaker

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 connections to the VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/V5550D.
FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS RED BLUE CENTER SPEAKER GREEN

FRONT SPEAKERS

RED BLUE

CENTER SPEAKER

VR-517/KRF-V5550D VR-506/KRF-V6050D

VR-505/KRF-V5050D

VR-517/KRF-V5550D
SUB WOOFER SPEAKER (8 16) SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 16)

BROWN ORANGE GRAY

VR-506/KRF-V6050D

SUB WOOFER PRE OUT

SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 16)

ORANGE

GRAY SURROUND SPEAKERS
Powered subwoofer (Except VR-517/ KRF-V5550D)
Left Surround Speakers (Be sure to connect both surround speakers)
Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to connect a second front speaker system (for VR-506/ KRF-V6050D).

Speaker placement

Preparing the remote control

Loading the batteries

1 Remove the cover. Center speaker 2 Insert the batteries.

3 Close the cover.

Subwoofer Front speaker Surround speaker Listening position 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. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Stereo mode. Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly 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. 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. (

4 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 FRNT NML (normal): Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 FRNT LRG (large): Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. For FRNT LRG selection, no sound will be heard from SUBW even 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.

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Normal playback

Preparing for playback

Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback.
4 Input the distance to the speakers.
1 Measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. 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.
INPUT MODE AUTO/CINEMA EQ.

Indication in feet

Indication in meters
KRF-V6050D/ V5050D/ V5550D
POWER INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A/B (SPEAKER/MUTE)
The allowable setting range is 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 9.0 m), adjustable in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments. 3 Press the SET UP key to accept the settings. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input the distance for each of the speakers. 5 Setup is complete when the input indication reappears.

Selecting the input mode

If you have selected a component connected to the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, 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 be used. 9

Selecting MD/TAPE

Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. The initial factory setting is TAPE. To change the source to MD, follow the steps below: 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select TAPE. 2 Hold down the AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key for more than 2 seconds. The source indication changes to MD. To return to the original indication, repeat procedure 2.

Display when all speakers have been selected. The speakers you have selected should appear on the display. Confirm that all the speakers have been correctly selected.
Selecting the speaker system (VR-506/KRF-V6050D only) Input level adjustment (analog sources only)
If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level. The CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal.

CLIP RDS TP

Press the SPEAKERS A or B key to select the speaker system to be used. A ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals on the rear panel. B ON : Sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel. A+B ON : Sound from both the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on the rear panel. A+B OFF : No sound from the speakers. Use this setting when listening 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. 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 MONITOR is on independently of the input levels for the input sources. 2 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the INPUT indication appears. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the input level.
The indicator for the speakers you want to use should be lit.
The speaker indicator lights.
VR-505/517/KRF-V5050D/ V5550D
FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO STEREO MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. TUNED kHz DOWN MIX DSP
Selecting 6ch INPT by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby DVD/ 6ch is the input source will cause SPEAKER A to be selected automatically. 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, -3dB, and -6dB. (The initial setting is 0dB.) 4 Press the SOUND key again to return to the input indication.

Turning on the receiver

1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing POWER (and ON/ STANDBY) key(s).

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Listening to a source component
VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR
2 Start playback from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to adjust

If you turn off all of the speakers when in surround mode, the surround mode will be canceled as well, resulting in stereo playback. 2 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (VOLUME keys) to adjust the volume.
Listening to radio broadcasts
The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation.

Recording video

1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than VIDEO1) you want to record. 2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record. Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source. 3 Start playback, then start recording. Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due to the copy guard condition.

Tuning radio stations

MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR
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 CONTROL BAND AUTO TUNER
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD or VIDEO2) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode. The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below. 1 Rec mode off : 2 A-REC : The digital input record mode is switched off. The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identified automatically and converted into stereo signals that are ready for recording. The input signal type at the moment this mode is selected is held throughout this mode.
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob (TUNER key) to select the

tuner.

2 Use the BAND key to select the desired broadcast band.
Each press switches the band as follows: 1 FM 2 AM AM or FM indicator appears in the display
3 Use the AUTO/CINEMA EQ. key to select the desired

tuning method.

Each press switches the tuning method as follows: 1 AUTO lit (auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) AUTO indicator lights up in the display.

3 M-REC :

For A-REC mode:
Normally, set to AUTO (auto tuning). If the radio waves are weak and there is a lot of interference, switch to manual tuning. (With manual tuning, stereo broadcasts will be received in monaural.)
4 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to select the station.
Frequency display ST. lights when a broadcast is being received in stereo.

Surround modes

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 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 DIF, AES/EBU or TosLink) of a CD, LD or DVD player. All models are incorporated with the DTS decoder.

Center speaker

Subwoofer (SW)* Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R)
Center speaker * LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate nondirectional 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 performance in the other surround modes. The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel.
Subwoofer (SW)* Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) * Optional in this mode.
* LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate non-directional bass signals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects. DTS has a.1 or LFE channel. The indication LFE appears in the display when a signal is being input for this channel.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ). 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 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) Surround 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.

Dolby 3 Stereo

Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround encoded. Center speaker
DVD 6-channel mode (except VR-505/KRF-V5550D)
Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy multi-channel encoded DVD source material in all its splendor. Since the source signals are digital and each channel is input independently, the resulting sound quality, sense of spaciousness, and dynamic range are superb.
Subwoofer (SW) Front speakers (L, R)
Subwoofer (SW)* Front speakers (L, R) Surround speakers (L, R) *LFE = Low Frequency Effects. This channel delivers separate nondirectional bass singnals to the subwoofer for more dynamic deep bass sound effects.

DSP mode

The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to 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!

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
The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing mark. video, DVD, or LD software bearing the
When the DTS signal is input:
(The DTS indicator lights up.) 1 DTS: DTS surround 2 STEREO: Normal stereo playback
When the analog signal or the digital signal (except for DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS signal) is input:
1 PRO LOGIC: PRO LOGIC surround (The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.) 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. 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 receivers current settings is input, the DOWNMIX indicator on the front panel lights up and downmixing is performed to match the number of available channels.

INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR
LSTN M. LISTEN MODE INPUT SELECTOR

3 Adjust the volume.

Notes Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some listening modes cannot be selected. When playback is started, the sound may be cut or interrupted before the input source is confirmed as Dolby Digital. To enjoy Dolby Digital surround (as well as all the other listening modes) from a single component, be sure to use a Dolby Digital compatible source component. Connect the Dolby Digital compatible source component's Dolby Digital format digital audio signal to one of the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the back of the receiver. Connect the normal audio signal correctly to the respective component's AUDIO jacks. 0!@#
Turn ON related components. Complete Preparing for surround sound (speaker settings). ( Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you wish to play back with surround sound. Use the INPUT MODE key to select the input mode (analog or digital) for the source you wish to play back. 9 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
listening mode. M.) key to select the
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.) STEREO: 3-STEREO surround 4 STEREO: Normal stereo playback When you select DOLBY DIGITAL

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DVD 6-channel playback
(VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D)
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 sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situation, make sure that you connect the component to the receivers DVD/6ch. INPUT 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.

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/ KRF-V6050D/V5550D only) is also capable of controlling components from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components
until all components have been registered.
Note Although each setup code is designed to work with a number of different models, certain codes may not work with some models. (Also, certain codes may only operate some of the functions available on a given model.)

Low battery warning

Replace all four batteries with new ones when you notice a shortening of the distance from which the remote control will operate. The remote control is designed to retain setup codes in memory while you change batteries.
Operating other components
Registering setup codes for other components

POWER Source POWER keys

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 keys RECEIVER
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 to be registered. Example: To register a DVD made by KENWOOD, you would enter "805". Input (DVD) Component DVD player Maker KENWOOD Code 805, 808 Key DVD
1 Use the input selector keys to select the component you

desire.

Pressing the input selector keys also changes the input selector on the receiver. When you operate your registered TV, VCR, DVD player, Cable 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.
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 when you want to operate KENWOOD components connected by system control cords. Otherwise, point the remote control at the component you want to operate.
3 Press the source POWER (TV, VCR, DVD, CABLE, DSS)key
for more than 2 seconds, and check to see that the component you want to control turns on.
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.

AM tuner section

Tuning frequency range 10 kHz step.. 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz Usable sensitivity (30% mod., S/N 20 dB). 16 V / (600 V/m) Signal to noise ratio (30% mod. 1 mV input).. 50 dB

GENERAL

Power consumption.. 2.6 A AC outlet SWITCHED.. (total 150 W, 1.25 A max.) Dimensions... W : 440 mm (17-5/16") H : 143 mm (5-11/16") D : 400 mm (15-3/8") Weight (Net) VR-506/517.. 8.8 kg (18.92 lb) VR-505... 8.7 kg (18.89 lb)
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).

For other countries

AUDIO section (KRF-V6050D)
Effective power output during STEREO operation 1kHz,10% T.H.D.,at 8 .. 140 W + 140 W Rated power output during STEREO operation 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion.(FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 140 W + 140 W CENTER (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 140 W SURROUND (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 140 W + 140 W Total harmonic distortion.. 0.050% (1 kHz, 50W, 8 ) Frequency response CD.. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, 3.0 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF66) PHONO (MM).. 74 dB CD.... 90 dB Input sensitivity / impedance PHONO (MM).. 2.5 mV / 27 k CD... 200 mV / 47 k VIDEO2/MONITOR.. 200 mV / 47 k DVD/6ch INPUT... 200 mV / 47 k Output level / impedance TAPE REC.. 200 mV / 1 k VIDEO2/MONITOR.. 200 mV / 1 k PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER).. 1.5 V / 2.2 k Tone control BASS... 10 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE... 10 dB (at 10 kHz)
AUDIO section (KRF-V5550D)
Effective power output during SURROUND operation (1kHz, 10%, 8)... 110 W + 110 W Rated power output during STEREO operation 80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion. (FTC) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 130 W + 130 W CENTER (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 130 W SURROUND (1kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 8 one channel driven)... 130 W + 130 W Total harmonic distortion.. 0.050% (1 kHz, 40W, 8 ) Frequency response CD.. 10 Hz ~ 60 kHz, +0 dB, 3.0 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF66) CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE... 90 dB Input sensitivity / impedance CD... 200 mV / 47 k MONITOR IN (VIDEO2/MONITOR). 200 mV / 47 k Output level / impedance TAPE REC.. 200 mV / 1 k MONITOR OUT (VIDEO2/MONITOR). 200 mV / 1 k Tone control BASS... 10 dB (at 70 Hz) TREBLE... 10 dB (at 10 kHz)