Using Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver
Welcome to the Users Guide for your new Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver. It connects all your current audio and video components. It allows you to control them all with Kenwoods remarkable LCD remote. This manual covers three models.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Moving Around.. 1
Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver?... 2 Whats on Remote Control Unit?.. 4 LCD Indicators... 6 How Do I Use Remote Control Unit?.. 7 Remote controllable range..7
Chapter Two: Controlling the Receiver. 8
How Do I Adjust the Sound?.. 9 Turning the Speakers On...9 Adjusting the Volume... 10 Adjusting the Tone (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode Off)... 11 Adjusting the Loudness (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode Off)... 13 Adjusting Speaker Levels.. 14 Adjusting the Input Level.. 15 Muting Sound.. 16 Midnight Theatre Function (Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES only)... 16
How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes?.. 17 What is the THX?.. 17 What are Listen Modes?.. 18 Checking the Input signal during playback. 21 Input Modes... 22 Switching Input Modes.. 23 To set the THX Mode... 24 To set the Listen Mode manually.. 26 Examples of inputs with which switching is available. 27 Description of Dolby Pro Logic II: Music mode. 29 Selecting the parameter of Pro Logic II: Music mode. 29 Applying Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Effects. 31 HDCD and D.R.I.V.E. Effects.. 33 Headphone Operation... 34 Selecting the Inputs... 35 How Do I Operate Devices?... 36 Playback of the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR... 36 Operating a Television... 37 Operating an AV Device... 38 Operating a CD player... 39 To play Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer.. 39 Single or Rotary CD Player... 41 CD-R Recorder.. 41 Operating an MD Recorder or Cassette Deck.. 42 Playing an Analog Turntable.. 43 Monitoring a Video Camera or Playing an Additional VCR. 43
Radio Tuning... 44 Recording... 47 How Do I Adjust the LCD Display?.. 50 Using Remote Control unit under low light. 50 Adjusting the contrast of LCD display.. 50 Adjusting the brightness of receiver.. 51 Selecting the display mode of receiver front panel. 51 Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function). 52 Registering a macro... 52 Executing a macro... 53 Using Remote Control Unit in Multiple Zones.. 54 Haw Do I Switch Control Modes?.. 54 Operation using the SYS.POWER button on Remote Control unit... 56
Chapter Three : Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices.. 57 Chapter Four: Troubleshooting.. 69
Sound.... 71 I dont hear any sound at all.. 71 Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is played... 71 The 96k fs indicator does not light while a 96k fs compatible disc is being played... 71
I cant hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the sound is abnormally low.. 72 I cant hear sound from my surround or center speakers. 72 I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby Pro Logic is selected... 72 A DTS-ES encoded source is played but it is not decoded in DTS-ES... 72 A Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded source is played with THX Surround EX set to Auto, but the source is not reproduced in 6.1-channel audio. 73 Sound from one (or more) of my components is abnormally loud or soft.. 73 I cant hear sound from some of my laser discs. 73 There wasnt any sound recorded on tapes made on my VCR or tape deck.. 73 The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start to play from a Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or MPEG source... 73 With a Dolby Digital program or DTS program, the loud sounds arent very loud and the quiet sounds arent very quiet... 74 All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs. 74 I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input.. 74 Sound is intermittent... 74 I cant hear any sound in Zone B.. 74 Video.... 74 I cant see the program Im playing on the TV. There wasnt any video output to my VCR when I recorded. 74
Remote Control unit.. 75 My Remote Control unit is slow to respondsometimes I have to press buttons or select commands several times. 75 My Remote Control unit is not responding.. 75 I want to clear all the items in Remote Control unit and make it to the factory-set default condition. 76 The RF remote control function does not work.. 76 Receiver/Tuner.. 76 My receiver wont turn on and the STANDBY indicator is flashing... 76 The sound is distorted, and the CLIP indicator on the receivers front panel flashes red continually, or stays red for more than 1 second at a time.. 77 I cant receive a radio station.. 78 Im getting a lot of static/interference.. 78 When I press a button to tune to a preset station, the receiver does not respond... 78

Chapter One: Moving Around
Welcome to the Kenwood VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 Users Guide. This chapter explains the buttons and functions you can find on the front of the receiver and on Remote Control unit. The chapter also includes an explanation of how to navigate the convenient display on your new Remote Control unit. It includes the following sections: Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver? page 2 Whats on Remote Control Unit? LCD indicators How Do I Use Remote Control Unit? page 4 page 6 page 7

Moving Around

Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood AudioVideo Receiver?
1. STANDBY indicator 2. POWER ON/STANDBY button 3. PHONES jack 4. SPEAKERS A/B button 5. INPUT MODE button / RF ON/OFF button 6. CD 2/TAPE 2 MONITOR button / RF BAND button 7. LISTEN MODE button /DISPLAY button 8. THX button 9. SOUND button / SET UP button 10. MULTI CONTROL (Up/Down) buttons 11. P. CALL (Up/Down) buttons 12. MEMORY button 13. AUTO button 14. BAND button 15. AV AUX input jacks
Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the units internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the Remote Control unit.
Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver?, continued

DISCRETE 6.1

DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1 NEO : 6 PRO LOGIC

SURROUND BACK

96kfs CD 2 / TAPE 2 CLIP MONITOR INDICATOR

DOLBY DIGITAL

VOLUME CONTROL

STANDBY

D.R.I.V.E.

INPUT SELECTOR

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

S VIDEO

AV - AUX VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R

Buttons behind the door

A SPEAKERS B
I NPUT CD 2/TAPE 2 LISTEN MODE MONITOR MODE

MULTI CONTROL

P.CALL

MEMORY

RF ON/OFF

RF BAND

DISPLAY

SET UP

Chapter Two: Controlling the Receiver
Remote Control unit provided with the receiver is a bi-directional Remote Control unit, which enables remote control while checking the information shown on the LCD display. The operations of connected devices can also be controlled from Remote Control unit. Before first time using the receiver or after having changed or added the connected devices, please be sure to read the separate booklet entitled Connection and Setup Guide. The present manual describes the operation procedures in normal use. This chapter is composed of the following sections. How Do I Adjust the Sound? How Do I Adjust the Surround Modes? Selecting the Inputs How Do I Operate Devices? How Do I Adjust the LCD Display? Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function) page 9 page 17 page 35 page 36 page 50 page 52
How Do I Adjust the Sound?
You can control and adjust a variety of sound settings using the receivers front panel or Remote Control unit. Turning the Speakers On To turn on the front A speakers, open the receivers front panel door and press the SPEAKERS A button.

Speaker indicators (, )

L SPEAKERS R
Push the lower part of the door. To turn on the front B speakers, press the SPEAKERS B button located in the door of the receivers front panel. The lighting of a or indicator lamp indicates that the corresponding set of speakers is on. If you select SPEAKERS B while listening to a surround mode, the sound will automatically revert to stereo. While SPEAKERS B is on, the surround made cannot be selected. If you use speakers connected to amplifiers via the PRE OUT jacks, choose SPEAKERS A.
Adjusting the Volume Use one of the following methods to adjust the volume. Turn the VOLUME knob on the front panel of the receiver.

Press

on Remote Control unit.
Adjusting the Tone (Only in STEREO mode with THX mode Off) The Tone control adjusts the bass and treble tone of your front speakers manually. In addition to setting Bass and Treble tone adjustment values, you can completely bypass the tone control circuitry for a purer sound. 1. Press the SOUND button on Remote Control unit repeatedly until Tone = Off or On is displayed. On or Off refers to the current setting status.

Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener. What are Listen Modes? Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital uses an encode/decode process based on its theatrical digital surround sound technology. The five main channels are full-frequency and independent, so sound can completely envelop you or soar anywhere in the room, just like at the movies. Compared with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital has more clarity, greater surround envelopment, and more realistic sound movement between channels. Although a full set of speakers (front left and right, center, surround left and right, and a subwoofer) is required for true Dolby Digital surround sound, this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital program sources, even if you connect fewer speakers. Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic reproduces a surround sound like in a movie theater from Dolby Surround-encoded program source (videotape or LaserDisc software carrying the Dolby Surround logo), and features excellent sound movement on the front and a surrounding atmosphere of movie theaters. Meanwhile, Dolby Pro Logic II decodes a signal encoded in 2 channels into 5-channel signals composed of the left/right front signals, center signal and surround left/right signals. If no surround speaker is Setup, the surround signal is sent to front left and right speakers. (Dolby 3 stereo) Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced version of the decoding technology used with Dolby Pro Logic. It inputs 2-channel signals from a Dolby

You cannot select the Input Analog mode if you are playing DTS-encoded media. You cannot listen to DTS-encoded media in Zone B. When playing DTS-encoded media, wait until DTS appears on the receiver display before proceeding. The listen mode is fixed to Stereo during playback of 96k fs signals.
Checking the Input signal during playback During playback of Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS signal, the surround identification signal in the input is identified and displayed by means of the L, C, R, SR, SB (or S), SL and LFE icons. 1. Press the F.SHIFT = 10 (STATUS)* button on Remote Control unit.
Input Status Dolby Digital F.Auto
After 8 seconds, the display goes off. L LFE SL SB SR or S C R L : left channel C : center channel R : right channel SL : left surround channel SR : right surround channel SB : left and right surround back channel S : surround channel LFE : low frequency effect channel s : identified signal Example: 5.1 ch encoded Dolby Digital 2 ch Dolby Digital
* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = 10 (STATUS) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the 10 (STATUS) button in this case) within 8 seconds.
Input Modes (only for input with digital jacks) The input mode should usually be set to Full Auto. However, the input mode can also be set manually when you want to fix the inputs as analog signals, etc. Full Auto : The receiver detects the input signal format and selects the Listen mode automatically according to the speaker setup. : The inputs are fixed at digital signals and the listen modes should be switched manually by the user. The Digital Manual mode is switched automatically to the Full Auto mode when an input is switched or the receiver is set to Off. Analog 6ch Input : The inputs are fixed at the analog 2-channel inputs. : The inputs are fixed at the analog 6-channel inputs. This mode can be selected only when the DVD input is selected with the input selector.

Digital Manual

You cannot select the Input Analog mode if you are playing DTS-encoded media. When you use Full Auto mode with certain DVD and LD players, performing operations such as Skip or Stop may momentarily interrupt the output. This could switch the Listen Mode automatically to the surround mode intended for the input signal if you have manually selected a different listen mode. Different input modes can be selected for the different input devices. The selected input modes for the separate input devices are stored in the memory. When playing a DVD Audio disc with a DVD Audio-compatible DVD player: 1. to reproduce stereo audio, set the input mode of the receiver to 6ch Input. 2. to reproduce multi-channel audio, set the input mode of the receiver to 6ch Input.

Some modes may be unable to be selected depending on the speaker setup. During playback of a Dolby Digital program, "OFFSET +x dB" (where x is a figure) may be displayed on the receiver's display. This is displayed when the source being played outputs a Dolby Digital signal with a higher or lower level than the standard level. For example, when "OFFSET +4dB" is displayed, the source contains an audio signal with a 4 dB higher level than the standard level. (dB is the unit of sound amplitude.)
Description of Dolby Pro Logic II: Music mode Panorama mode : Expands the image of front-channel stereo to the surround speakers to create a sound environment that fills your surroundings. Dimension : This controls the balance between the Front and Rear in 3 steps on the front and 3 steps on the rear. Set this parameter to one of the Front steps if the surround effect is too strong, or to one of the Back steps if it is too weak. : The center channel signal can be divided and distributed to the Front L/R channels.

Center Width

The adjustment for distributing the center channel signal to the front channels can be applied in eight steps from 0 to 7. Use this adjustment when the center image seems to be too strong. Selecting the parameter of Pro Logic II : Music mode Press the LISTEN M. button on the Remote Control unit repeatedly until the PL II : Music mode to be set is displayed. 2. Press the SOUND button until Panorama Off (or On) is displayed on Remote Control unit.
Sound Panorama Off Home Next
3. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( / ) button on Remote Control unit to select Panorama On (or Off), then press the Next button. 4. Press the SOUND button to Dimension 0 (or F-1 etc.) is displayed on Remote Control unit. 5. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( / ) button on Remote Control unit to select Dimension F-1 (or F-2, F-3, R-1 to R-3), then press the Next button.
6. Press the SOUND button to Center Width 0 (or 1 to 7 etc.) is displayed on Remote Control unit. 7. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( / ) button on Remote Control unit to select Center Width 1 (or 0, 2 to 7), then press the Home button.
The Center Width is not displayed if the Center speaker is set to "Off" in the speaker setup (see "Setting Up Speakers" on page 36 of the Connections and Setup Guide).

For the buttons which are usually available, see Chapter Three: Button Layout in Controlling Other Devices on page 57. For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.
Playing an Analog Turntable To play an analog disk turntable: 1. Select the PHONO input (see page 35). 2. Play an analog disk on the turntable. As this cannot be controlled from Remote Control unit, use the turntable controls. For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual. Monitoring a Video Camera or Playing an Additional VCR 1. Select the AV AUX input (see page 35). 2. Play the video camera or additional VCR in the same way as usual. As this cannot be controlled from Remote Control unit, use the video camera or additional VCR controls. For detailed operating procedures of your AV device, refer to its instruction manual.
Radio Tuning Auto: When a tuning button is pressed, the station with the closest frequency to the current frequency position will be tuned in automatically. In this case, the stereo mode is activated automatically when a stereo station is tuned in (FM band only). Manual: When auto tuning is not available because the radio waves are weak, tune a radio station by selecting its frequency manually. The reception is in monaural during manual tuning. The monaural reception can make the sound easier to listen thanks to less noise than in stereo reception. Preset tuning :
If you preset (store) radio stations in the receiver, you can tune into any of them by one-touch operations. Up to 40 stations can be preset.
To tune into a radio station: 1. Select the Tuner input (see page 35). 2. Select the FM or AM band.

MEMORY AUTO BAND

Press the BAND button on the receiver Or press the ENTER (BAND) button on Remote Control unit.
3. Press Remote Control units TUNING (2/1, 3/) button or the receivers MULTI CONTROL (%/) button to start Auto tuning until the desired station is tuned in. If the radio wave from the station is weak and hard to tune in, press the AUTO/MONO buttons on Remote Control unit or AUTO button on the receiver to select Manual tuning. In this mode, each press of the TUNING button varies the tuning frequency by one step. Presetting radio stations The following operation should be performed on the receiver. 1. Tune into a desired station. 2. Press the MEMORY button. 3. Press Remote Control units TUNING (2/1, 3/) button or press the receivers P.CALL (%/) button to display the desired preset memory bank number. 4. Press the MEMORY button to preset the station under that number. 5. To preset other stations, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each.

To set the Digital Rec mode: 1. Press the F. SHIFT = REC (REC MODE)* button on Remote Control unit. 2. Select Rec Mode Auto or Rec Mode Manual.

Digital Rec Mode Auto

It is not possible to recording monitor a digital source signal onto the device connected to the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input. When a source recorded by down-mixing a multi-channel source is played back in the Dolby Pro Logic mode, the audio can be reproduced in 4channel surround sound.
* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = REC (REC MODE) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the REC (REC MODE) button in this case) within 8 seconds.
How Do I Adjust the LCD Display?
Using Remote Control unit under low light When using Remote Control unit under low light, the backlight of the LCD display can be turned on.
Press and hold the F.SHIFT button for more than 2 seconds.
The backlight is turned on and off every 2 seconds of holding. is blinked, the backlight cannot be turned on If the because the batteries are nearly exhausted.
(Replace with new batteries) Adjusting the contrast of LCD display The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted to improve the visibility. 1. Press the Music button or Movie button to display Menu. 2. Press the Menu (LCD function button 2) button. 3. Press the Setup (LCD function button 2) button. 4. Press the LCD cursor up/down ( / trast, then press the Enter button. ) button to select 03. Con-
5. Select the desired contrast with the LCD cursor up/down ( / ) button. The previous menu re-appears in about 3 seconds after the above operation.
Adjusting the brightness of receiver When the ambient light is low, for example in the night, the brightness of the receivers display can be dimmed and LED indicators (THX, DTS, D.R.I.V.E., DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG, HDCD and 2-way communication indicator) can be disabled. Press the F.SHIFT = SOUND (DIMMER)* buttons. Each press of the SOUND (DIMMER) button switches the brightness as shown below. 1 Display/bright 2 Display/dim 3 Display/dim Indicators/enabled Indicators/enabled Indicators/disabled
Selecting the display mode of receiver front panel Press and hold the LISTEN MODE (DISPLAY) button on the receiver for more than 2 seconds. The displayed information is switched every 2 seconds of holding the button. A: Connected Device DVD B: Input Terminal VIDEO3 : C: Listen Mode DOLBY DIGITAL "Input Mode" is displayed only when a selector with digital input is selected. When the selected input is PHONO or TUNER, the connected device and listen mode are displayed alternately. (Switching between A and C). "Input mode" and "Connected Device" do not be displayed. The TUNER display shows the frequency. Input Mode AUTO Connected Device DVD

* When an operation is described as [F.SHIFT = SOUND (DIMMER) button], for example, press the F.SHIFT button and press the next button (the SOUND (DIMMER) button in this case) within 8 seconds.
Executing Several Operations at Once (Macro function)
By registering several steps of remote control operations beforehand, these operations can be executed with a single operation. This function is referred to as the macro function. The receiver can register up to three sets of macros. Up to 20 operation steps can be recorded for one macro. Registering a macro 1. Press and hold the MACRO button on Remote Control unit for more than 2 seconds.
MACRO MEMORY Select MACRO
2. Within 8 seconds, press the MUSIC (MACRO1), MOVIE (MACRO2) or TV (MACRO3) button.

MACRO 1

3. Press the control buttons in the order you want to execute them. 4. Press the MACRO button. Now the registration is complete. 5. Check the macro according to the following Executing a macro procedure. When there is a function which does not perform interim operation, a delay must be inserted. To insert a delay, insert a macro step for a button not related to the operation at that time (for example the STOP button during stop) etc. before the function for which the operation is to be delayed. Press each button slowly and firmly. Full is displayed when the maximum number of steps have been registered. If you do not perform any operation for more than 8 seconds in the middle of registration, the registration mode is canceled and the previous registration remains without being cleared.
Example of registration: In the following example, the steps for turning the TV on, turning the VCR on, setting the TV channel and playing the VCR will be registered in MACRO 2. 1. Press and hold the MACRO button on Remote Control unit for more than 2 seconds. 2. Within 8 seconds, press the MOVIE (MACRO2) button. 3. Perform registration. 1. Press the TV button to select TV. 2. Press the AV POWER button. 3. Press the MOVIE button. 4. Press the AV POWER button. 5. Press the 3 button. 4. Press the MACRO button. Now the registration is complete. Executing a macro 1. Press the MACRO button on Remote Control unit. 2. Within 3 seconds, press the MUSIC (MACRO1), MOVIE (MACRO2) or TV (MACRO3) button. The registered macro will be executed. After macro execution, the LCD display returns to the previous condition.

Troubleshooting

3. Go over all component connections slowly and methodically. Double-check the settings on your remote. Wrong or loose connections are the most likely cause of the most common home entertainment problem: no sound. Use the Connection and Setup Guide to double-check your connections for each component. This is especially important with VCRs, tape decks, MD recorders, and equalizers, where its very easy to swap the play and record connections. For the VR-5700/VR-5090/VF-5080, you should also check your Remote Control unit settings carefully. Did you set the input to the correct component? (you can also check the front panel of the receiver) Are you trying to listen to an analog source using a digital connection? 4. Cables (especially old ones) go bad more frequently than components do. Always suspect the cable before its component. For one thing, its easier to test: simply swap the cable with one connected to a component you know is working. If the problem component works now, it was the cable. You can generally purchase new cables at most home electronics stores, or via the Internet. 5. User error is more likely than component failure. You probably dont want to hear this, but its true. Use this manual to go over the steps to operate the receiver. Refer to the other components manuals as well. 6. Instruction manuals are your friend. A good rule of thumb is to check the manual when something doesnt work how you expected it to. If you read the manual before calling the store or taking the component back, you may find the solution to your problem much more quickly.
The rest of this chapter presents some common problems, grouped by type, and the steps you can take to resolve them.
I dont hear any sound at all Check that: The volume is set at the proper level. See Adjusting the Volume on page 10 of this manual. Mute is OFF. If the MUTE indicator on the front of the receiver is blinking, MUTE is ON. See Muting Sound on page 16 of this manual. The proper input (e.g., CD player, Tuner, etc.) has been selected on the Remote Control unit. See How Do I Operate Devices? on page 36 of this manual. The proper zone has been selected. See How Do I Switch Control Modes? on page 54 of this manual. The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR indicator on the receivers front panel will be lit). See Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio Video Receiver? on page 2 of this manual. The input mode matches the input signal (e.g., analog vs. digital) that has been set. See Switching Input Modes on page 23 of this manual. The correct Input Mode (e.g., Full Auto) has been set for the digital input. See Input Modes on page 22. The correct speakers have been activated. See Turning the Speakers On on page 9 of this manual.
Audio is not output only when a 96k fs compatible disc is played. The optical cable may be bent. Use a new optical cable. Check that the optical cable connector is connected properly. Certain DVD player models inhibit digital output. Use analog cables with such a DVD player.

The 96k fs indicator does not light while a 96k fs compatible disc is being played. The indicator will not light unless the DVD player is properly set.
I cant hear sound from one or more of the speakers, or the sound is abnormally low Check that: All of the speaker wires are connected tightly, not short circuited. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. All of the speakers have been activated in the Setup Speakers menu. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. The individual speaker levels are set properly. See Chapter Two of the Connections and Setup Guide. The CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR input has not been selected. (If it has, the CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR monitor indicator on the receivers front panel will be lit). See Whats on the Front Panel of Your Kenwood Audio - Video Receiver? on page 2 of this manual. The correct speakers have been activated. See Turning the Speakers On on page 9 of this manual. The correct listen mode has been selected. See What are Listen Modes? on page 18 of this manual.
I cant hear sound from my surround or center speakers Check that: The proper surround play mode (Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, DSP, MPEG, DTS NEO:6, DTS, DTS-ES or Dolby Digital) has been selected. See What are Listen Modes? on page 18 of this manual. All of the speaker wires are connected tightly. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
I can hear sound only from the center speaker when Dolby Pro Logic is selected Check that the program (e.g., TV show, radio station, VCR tape) is in stereo. Programs in mono play only through the center speaker when the receiver is in the Dolby Pro Logic listen mode. A DTS-ES encoded source is played but it is not decoded in DTS-ES. DTS-ES decoding in playback is not available if THX is set to THX Surround EX On, THX Surround EX Auto or THX is On. Set THX to Off. See To set the THX Mode on page 24 of this manual.
A Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded source is played with THX Surround EX set to Auto, but the source is not reproduced in 6.1channel audio. Some encoded sources (discs) do not contain the recording of the encoding identification signal. To reproduce such sources in 6.1-channel audio, set THX Surround EX to ON. See To set the THX Mode on page 24 of this manual. Sound from one (or more) of my components is abnormally loud or soft Adjust the analog input level for that component: See Adjusting the Input Level on page 15 of this manual. I cant hear sound from some of my laser discs Check that the disc contains a digital soundtrack (the discs cover will bear a digital sound logo). Some older laser discs contain only analog soundtracks. If the disc does not have a digital soundtrack, change the input type to Analog. See Switching Input Modes on page 23 of this manual and also read the manual of your laser disc player. There wasnt any sound recorded on tapes made on my VCR or tape deck Check that: The audio cables are connected properly for the component. The source is connected via an analog jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. Analog has been set as the input mode. Digital inputs such as Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG need to be downmixed into two channels for recording to analog media (such as VHS or audio tape). See Digital to Analog Recording on page 48.

The initial sound is intermittent or non-existent when I start to play from a Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or MPEG source Some DVD players simply have intermittent start-up sound. Check that the correct digital cable is being used. The cable must be a digital coaxial or optical cable. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.

Sound / Video

With a Dolby Digital program or DTS program, the loud sounds arent very loud and the quiet sounds arent very quiet Check that volume extremes are not automatically being balanced. See Midnight Theater Function on page 16 of this manual. All I hear is loud static when I play DTS discs Check that Digital has been set as the input mode. DTS discs do not output analog sound. See Switching Input Modes on page 23. DTS discs can only be played in Zone A I hear a hum when I select the PHONO input Check that: The audio cables are connected securely to the Phono jack set. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide. The turntable is grounded on the receiver. See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
Sound is intermittent Attach the provided protective cap to the unused OPTICAL inputs. If the light from a fluorescent lamp or direct sunlight enters through this connector, the played audio will be intermittent. I cant hear any sound in Zone B Check that: Multiple Zones is activated. The volume in Zone B is turned up. See Operating Devices in Zone B? on page 55 of this manual. The Zone B speakers are turned on if using Speaker B outputs for Zone B (as opposed to Second Zone Pre Outs). See Turning the Speakers On on page 9 of this manual. The source is connected via an analog jack set (digital inputs are not sent to Zone B). See Chapter One of the Connections and Setup Guide.
I cant see the program Im playing on the TV. There wasnt any video output to my VCR when I recorded Check that the video source and TV are connected via the same type of connectors (For VR-5080).
Video/Remote Control unit
Check that the correct video input on the TV is selected. Check that the video software you record does not have copy guard protection. All Zone B inputs must be composite. S-Video is not supported in Zone B.

Remote Control unit

My Remote Control unit is slow to respondsometimes I have to press buttons or select commands several times If Remote Control unit is in sleep mode (the screen is blank), the first button press wakes it up. The second press performs the action. Your Remote Control unit supports 2-way communication with the receiver. If the 2-way communication indicator on the front of the receiver is lit, Remote Control unit is receiving information. It cannot transmit your new command until it is finished receiving information from the receiver.

zone operating devices. 55 sound scenarios.. 54 switching control modes. 54

Before Applying Power

Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 is designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada.. AC 120 V only

Safety Precautions

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Connecting and Setting Up Your New Kenwood Audio-Video Receiver
Welcome to the Connection and Setup Guide for your new Kenwood audio-video receiver. This manual covers three models. The VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 offers 3 kinds of 5.1-channel digital surround sound decoding: Dolby Digital, for the hundreds of currently available Dolby Digital DVDs and LaserDiscs. DTS, a well-established multichannel format in movie theaters, is available for home theater on LaserDisc and DVD. MPEG Multichannel, a well-established multichannel format in movie theaters, is available for home theater on LaserDisc and DVD. THX Mode: Several technologies developed by Lucasfilm that compensate for playing a film soundtrack in a small room (such as in a home), rather than in a large theater (for which it was originally mixed). The THX Mode compensates for overly bright-sounding soundtracks, creates a more spacious surround sound environment and smooths sound movement from speaker to speaker. The VR-5700 is a receiver based on the THX Ultra standard and the VR-5090 and VR-5080 are receivers based on the THX Select standard. All of these models are certified by Lucasfilm. 32-Bit DRIVE III: Exclusive Kenwood technology that reproduces digital signals with ultra high resolution. Incorporating a high-performance DSP, 32-Bit DRIVE III significantly reduces digital distortion to reproduce stereo audio with extreme faithfulness to the original signal. HDCD: This is a new format of high-resolution recording. The VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 is capable of reproducing CDs recorded in the HDCD format with high resolution and wide dynamic range. Use it to connect all your current audio and video componentsthe VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 has a variety of connection jacks so you can customize your entertainment setup. It also includes Kenwoods remarkable LCD Remote Control unit.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX " and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
The VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 also offers 2 kinds of 6.1channel digital surround sound decoding: THX Surround EX technology reproduces a surround back channel from software which has been specially encoded with Surround EX.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DTS-ES also creates a 6.1-channel surround environment by adding the surround back signal. The VR-5700/VR5090/VR-5080 can handle both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 featuring recording of all channels in the digital discrete format and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 featuring matrix encoding. In addition, the VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 offers the following surround features. DTS-NEO:6: This converts 2-channel signals into 6.1channel signals by means of a high-accuracy digital matrix decoder. Dolby Pro Logic II: This advanced version of Dolby Pro Logic features improved audio quality and a dedicated music mode that reproduces conventional 2-channel music in 5.1-channel surround sound.
Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

Before You Begin

This manual covers the most common and standard connections to the receiver. Because of its versatility, you may decide to connect your devices differently.

Video Connections

The VR-5700/VR-5090 incorporates Kenwood's exclusive Universal Video HD, which converts between composite, S-Video and component video formats. This simplifies operation, and maintains the highest possible video quality while requiring only a single connection between the receiver and your TV. Video format conversion is performed according to the following chart:
Video input signal type Composite Video Appears at these video outputs Composite S-Video Component Video Composite S-Video Component Video Component Video

S-Video Component Video

All necessary cables should be provided with your home entertainment device (not with your new receiver). If you do not have the correct cables, you may purchase these cables from any home entertainment store. To make coaxial digital connections, be sure to use a highquality digital audio cable, not a standard audio cable. Do not plug in the receiver or any other device to AC power until all connections have been made. Once all devices have been connected, you may plug them in and provide power.
Component video connections provide the best video quality; S-Video connections provide video quality that is superior to standard composite video connections. We recommend using the highest quality connection possible between the receiver and your TV. Since component video inputs are not downconverted to S-Video or composite video, if you want to record components connected via component video inputs you must also connect that component's S-Video or composite video outputs to the receiver.

Important:

Your new receiver requires adequate ventilation to perform reliably. Be sure not to block the ventilation area on the top or back (or both sides) of the receiver with another device. These areas should be: At least 6 inches (15 cm) from any obstruction. Do not install your receiver where direct sunlight or high
The VR-5080 has three kinds of video input jacks for the Composite video, S-Video and Component video signals. The signals input at one of these three kinds of jacks can be output at the VIDEO REC OUT and MONITOR OUT jacks of the receiver only in the same signal format as they were input. (This receiver does not incorporate the facility for conversion between video signal formats.)
If you plan on using the VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 in a DualZone application (see Chapter Four), you must use the composite video connections in addition to any component video and S-Video connections for all source components. Only video sources connected to the receiver with composite video connections can be viewed in the second zone.

Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output)

AC-3 RF OUT

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL

RF RE ANT

Remove protective cap before inserting
DIGITAL OUTPUT RF INPUT COAX. AC-3 RF DIGITAL INPUT COAX. OPT. DC IN
RF DEMODULATOR DIGITAL OUT
S- VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued
To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc Player:
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. You must purchase an RF Demodulator (such as the Kenwood DEM-9991D available from one of our parts distributors) if you plan to operate a player with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF output with this receiver. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with an AC-3 RF Output. If your laser disc player does not have an AC-3 RF output, see Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output) on page 28. Please refer to your laser disc players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your laser disc player. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your receiver. 1. Review the information under Before You Begin on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make. 2. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc players Audio OUT jacks to the receivers AUDIO jacks (VIDEO 3 PLAY IN) as shown to the left. Do not connect the digital cable (optical or coaxial) yet; it must be connected via the demodulator as described in the following steps. 3. Connect the AC-3 RF coaxial cable from the laser disc players AC-3 RF OUT jack to the demodulators RF INPUT AC-3 RF jack as shown to the left. 4. Connect the digital cable (either optical or coaxial) from the laser disc players digital jack to the appropriate DIGITAL INPUT jack on the demodulator as shown to the left. 5. Connect the digital cable from the demodulators DIGITAL OUTPUT jack to one of the receivers VIDEO3 digital input jacks. 6. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your laser disc player. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the laser disc player.
To play Dolby Digital* or DTS-encoded software in multichannel configuration, you must connect the source device via a digital connection.
playing a LaserDisc recorded in the Dolby Digital format, connect the AC-3 RF output to the receiver.

Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output)
MD/ Remove protective cap TAPE1 before inserting CD-R

A FRONT SPEAKE (616)

For VR-5080 S- VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued
To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser Disc Player:
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. These instructions describe how to connect a laser disc player with a PCM Digital Output. If your player has a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF Out, see Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output) on page 26. This configuration does not allow Dolby Digital laser discs to be played. Please refer to your laser disc players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities. The instructions in this section show one of several possible variations on connecting your laser disc player. For further assistance on optional configurations, contact the store where you purchased your receiver. 1. Review the information under Before You Begin on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of video connections you can make. 2. Connect the audio cables from the laser disc players Audio OUT jacks to the receivers AUDIO jacks (VIDEO3 PLAY IN)as shown to the left. 3. Connect the video cable from the laser disc players Video OUT jack to the receivers VIDEO PLAY IN jack as shown to the left. Note that the jack sets are linked, even though they are not adjacent. You must connect all of the cables from your laser disc player to a linked jack set. If you connect the analog cables to VIDEO2 and the digital cable to VIDEO3, your receiver will not work correctly. 4. Connect the digital cable (either optical or coaxial) from the laser disc players digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on the receiver as shown to the left. Your laser disc player supports only one of the digital connection methodsdo not connect both. (The optical digital input jacks are available only on the VR-5700/VR-5090) 5. Go to Noting Your Devices on page 3 and note which jacks you used to connect your laser disc player. In addition, note the brand name and model number of the laser disc player.
When play DTS-encoded software in multichannel configuration, the connected audio signal should be the digital signal.
Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player
Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have connected all your devices. This section focuses on the connections from your turntable/ record player to the VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080. Please refer to your turntable/record players instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.

Selecting the Speakers

1. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY button on the main unit to turn the power on. 2. Press the MUSIC button or MOVIE button to display the Menu.
Surround SetUp Sub Woofer = On Home Next
The receiver must be on and speakers must be connected before you can set up speakers.

Speaker Placement

An example of installation is shown here. Use this figure as a reference for installing the system according to the types of your speakers and conditions of your listening room.
Tuner FM 01ch Auto 87.50MHz Menu
6. Press the LCD cursor up/down button ( , ) to select Sub Woofer On or Off, then press the Next button (LCD function button 2).
3. Press the Menu button (LCD function button 2).

SBL SBR

If you selected On for the subwoofer, all of the bass below 80Hz is removed from all other Nml (Normal)/ THX setting speakers in your system and is sent to the subwoofer in all listening modes. This improves your speakers power handling and reduces overall distortion. If you selected Off for the subwoofer, the bass tone is removed from all other Nml/THX setting speakers in your system and is sent to the front L and R speakers.
FL/FR (Front speakers) : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. C (Center speaker) : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. SW (Subwoofer) : Reproduces powerful deep bass sounds. SL/SR (Surround speakers) : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the listening position at even heights, at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) above the ears of the listeners.
4. Press the Setup button (LCD function button 2). REC
To abort setup, press the MUSIC button, MOVIE button or Home button. Select Nml/THX for the speaker for use in THX reproduction. 7. When the front (left and right) speaker setting menu (Front) appears, select Front Nml (Normal)/THX or Large in the same way as step 6, then press the Next button. (If you set the subwoofer to Off in step 6, skip this step.)
8. When the center speaker setting menu appears, select Center Nml/THX, Large or Off in the same way as step 6, then press the Next button. Select Off when no center speaker is connected. (If you select Nml/THX in step 7. Large cannot be selected here.) 9. When the surround (left and right) speaker setting menu (Surround) appears, select Surround Nml/THX, Large or Off in the same way as step 6, then press the Next button. Select Off when no surround speaker is connected. (If you select Nml/THX in step 7. Large cannot be selected here) 10. When the surround back (left and right) speaker setting menu (Sur. Back) appears, select Sur. Back Nml/ THX, Large or Off in the same way as step 6, then press the Next button. Select Off when no surround back speaker is connected. (If you select Nml/THX in step 7. Large cannot be selected here. If you select the surround to Off in step 9, skip this step and surround back speakers select Off automatically.) Select Nml/THX if the speaker is not capable of producing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer. All bass below 80Hz in that channel is removed from that speaker and is sent to the subwoofer (or sent to the front speakers if subwoofer is set to off) in all listening modes. Most speakers should be considered Nml/THX. If you have THX certified speakers, select the Nml setting. Select Large if the speaker is capable of producing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer. All bass below 80Hz in that channel is left in that speaker in all listening modes. NOTE : If you set the front or center speaker to Large, the subwoofer may not output audio depending on the setups of the input signal, speakers and listen mode.

Speaker combinations that can be selected with custom setup
Subwoofer Front speakers Nml/THX On Large Nml/THX Large Off Nml/THX Large Off Off Large Nml/THX Large Off Nml/THX Large Off Nml/THX Large Off Nml/THX Large Off Center speaker Nml/THX Off Surround speakers Nml/THX Off Surround back speakers Nml/THX Off Off

Nml/THX Large Off

NOTE: When activating the THX operation, it is recommended to set SW Re-Mix Off-THX so that the THX operation can match correctly the human sense of audition.
Balancing the Speaker Volumes
In this step you will balance the volume levels of all the systems speakers except the subwoofer for your room and listening position. (To set the subwoofer level, see Setting the Subwoofer Level on page 38.) When all the speakers are set at the same volume level, your system will create a more realistic, spacious surround sound environment. You can balance the speakers by ear, or you can use a sound level meter. Using a meter lets you balance your system more accurately, and lets you set the reference playback level. (See Balancing the Speaker Levels with a Sound Level Meter on page 42) When setting the speaker levels, be careful against the high-level test tone that is produced. 1. Minimize external noise in the listening room. 2. Position yourself in a place where you usually listen to music or view video. 3. In step 12 of the Selecting the Speakers setting procedure above, press the Next button (LCD function button 2) 4. Test Tone = Off appears on the display. 5. Press the LCD cursor up/down button ( , ) to select On, then press the Next button (LCD function butREC ton 2)
11. If you have a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system and have set your left & right front speakers to Large, SW Re-Mix mode gives you the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers. (As mentioned above, most speakers will perform best when set to Nml/THX.) If the Re-Mix Off-THX option is selected, bass from the front left and front right channels will go ONLY to the front left and front right speakers. The subwoofer will only receive a bass signal from the LFE channel of Dolby Digital and DTS programs, and from any channels with speakers that you have designated as Nml/THX. This selection is preferred by THX. If the Re-Mix On option is selected, you will send the bass from the front left and right channels to the front left & right speakers AND the subwoofer simultaneously. While this setting keeps your subwoofer active in all listening modes, it can also cause the bass to sound indistinct (or "muddy") because it is now coming from up to 3 different speakers at once. If your home theater speaker system includes a subwoofer and you have set your front left & right speakers to 'Large', we suggest that you initially use the Re-Mix Off-THX setting. If this produces weak-sounding bass in your room, change to the Re-Mix On setting. 12. Press the Next button to proceed to the Balancing the Speaker Volumes setting below. To quit setting and return to the normal operation screen, press the Home button.

Surround SetUp Test Tone = L -10dB Home Next
6. Test noise is generated from the front left speaker. Listen to the volume of the noise carefully. The test noise moves from a speaker to the next speaker every about 2 seconds. The test noise does not move while a control is manipulated. 7. Listen to the test noise level carefully. If the noise level from the center speaker differs from that from the front left speaker, press the or button to make the noise level equal. (Do not adhere to the displayed volume levels because they are provided for mere references. Use your own ears to check if the levels from two speakers are identical or not.) 8. Set the reproduce levels of all the speakers in the system in the same way as above. 9. Press the Next button to proceed to the Bass Peak Level setting below. To quit setting and return to the normal operation screen, press the Home button. 2. Press the LCD cursor up or down button ( then -30 dB appears on the display. or ), Speaker Distance (ft or m)
Bass Peak Level -26 Home Next
Front left Center Front right Surround right Surround back right Surround back left Surround left Subwoofer 1. In step 5 of the Bass Peak Level setting procedure above, press the Next button (LCD function button 2).
3. The test tone is output and its level is set automatically to -30 dB. The level of the test tone is not affected by the current setting of the volume control. 4. Press the LCD cursor up/down button ( / ) to adjust the speaker level at a level just before the audio starts to be distorted. 5. Press the Next button to proceed to the Adjusting the Speaker Distances setting below. To quit setting and return to the normal operation screen, press the Home button.
Setting the Subwoofer Level: Because of the way humans hear, the test noise the Speaker Level menu sends through the subwoofer will not sound as loud as it really is. (The Speaker Level menu subwoofer test noise is designed to be used with a sound pressure level meter for balancing. See Balancing the Speaker Levels with a Sound Level Meter on page 42) Because of this, you cannot use that test noise to properly calibrate the level of your subwoofer by ear. To set the subwoofer level, listen to familiar music or films that have strong bass content and adjust the subwoofer level until it sounds balanced with the rest of the speakers.
Surround SetUp Distance = L 9.0m/30ft Home Next

Bass Peak Level

The LFE (bass effects) channel of Dolby Digital and DTS programs can contain up to 10dB more energy than the other channels, which is enough to damage some speakers. The VR-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 has a bass limiter circuit that keeps the output to your subwoofer (or left & right speakers, if your system doesn't have a subwoofer) within safe limits. 1. In step 9 of the Balancing the Speaker Volumes setting procedure above, press the Next button (LCD function button 2)

Do not output the test tone for a long period while the speaker audio is distorted.
Adjusting the Speaker Distances
Measure the distance from each speaker to the seat you most often use. Note the distance in the table below:
2. Set the distance of the L (left front) speaker using the or button. 3. Press the Next button and set the distance of the next speaker (C = Center) speaker. 4. Set the distances of all the speakers in the system. R: Right Front speaker SR: Surround Right speaker SBR: Surround Back Right speaker SBL: Surround Back Left speaker SL: Surround Left speaker SW: Subwoofer The speakers that are set to "Off" in "SP Selection" are not displayed. 5. Press the Home button (LCD function button 1) to return to the normal operation screen.
Identifying Components for Remote Control Unit
After the speaker setup, it is required to make Remote Control unit capable of identifying the devices it controls. Remote Control unit provided with the receiver can be used in setup of any device. Even when a device is not listed in the device codes in the Remote Control unit memory, the remote control function of the device can be programmed using the Learn function. The Learn function can also be used to extend the remote controllable functions. For details, see If a device cannot be remote controlled with any code in the list, or to add remote control target functions. on page 40. Registering a device 1. Ensure that the batteries are loaded. Press the MUSIC button or MOVIE button to display Menu.
REC 3. Press the Setup button (LCD function button 2).
7. Select the device name connected to the jack (CD, Tape, etc.) using the button. or button, then press the Enter
Kenwood Adcom Aiwa BackFFEnter
4. Select 01. IR using the or button, then press the Enter button (LCD function button 2).
8. Select the manufacturer name of the device using the or button, then press the Enter button. If the manufacturer name of the device is not listed, select "Nothing" and press the Enter button. In this case, the code can be programmed using the Learn function (see page 40).
Tuner FMF01ch F87.50MHz FFFFFFMenu
01.CD1 02.MD/Tape1 03.CD-R BackFFEnter
01.0505 02.Nothing BackFFEnter
2. Press the Menu button (LCD function button 2). 5. See Noting Your Devices on page 3 to check the devices and the jacks to which they are connected. 6. Select a device connection jack name (CD1, MD/Tape1, or button, then press the Enter etc.) using the button (LCD function button 2).

11. After ensuring that the setup code is correct, press the Enter button. 12. The display in step 4 re-appears. Set other devices by repeating steps 5 to 12 for each of them. To change a setup code: When a new device is purchased to replace the previously connected device, it is required to let Remote Control unit identify the new device as described below. 1. Connect the new device (see pages 3 to 32). 2. Perform the procedure in Identifying Components for Remote Control Unit on page 39 to select the jacks of the new device and enter a new setup code. The newly selected code replaced the previous code at the moment the Enter button is pressed to save the new code. To delete a setup code: When a device is disconnected and no replacing device is connected, it is required to remove the setup code from this Remote Control unit memory as described below. 1. Perform the procedure in Identifying Components for Remote Control Unit on page 39 to select the jacks where the disconnected device was connected.
Extend1 Extend2 Extend3 HomeFFEnter
3. Select one of Extend1 to Extend5 using the or button, then press the Enter button (LCD function button 2).

Waiting Extend1

ClrFFExit
Press the Exit button (LCD function button 2) to exit from the operation. Press the Clr (clear) button (LCD function button 1) if you want to clear the previously programmed remote control signal and reset to the factory shipment condition. (Cleared is displayed.) 4. To program remote control signal, place the two units opposite to each as shown below. On the Remote Control unit of the selected device, press the button transmitting the desired remote control signal. Complete is displayed when the remote control signal has been programmed in this Remote Control unit.
To change the remote control signal from a Remote Control unit button (When you select Nothing in step 8 on page 39): 1. Select the controlled device (CD, DVD, etc.) by pressing REC the MUSIC, MOVIE or TV button.
4. On the Remote Control unit of the selected device, press the button transmitting the desired remote control signal. Complete is displayed when the remote control signal has been programmed in this Remote Control unit.

Complete

5. To program other remote control signals, repeat steps 1 to 4 for each.

4. Press the Menu button (LCD function button 2).
SurroundFSetUp TestFToneF=FL FFFFFF-10dB HomeFFNext
5. Press the Setup button (LCD function button 2).
01.IR 02.Surround 03.Contrast HomeFFEnter
9. The receiver's volume control will automatically be set to 0dB and test noise will play from the front left speaker. Listen to the volume of the noise carefully. The test noise moves from a speaker to the next speaker every about 2 seconds. The test noise does not move while a control is manipulated. 10. On the SPL meter, choose 70dB on the large dial, and set the meter controls to C and Slow.
RF Remote Control Function
Changing the RF Transmission Frequency
The RF remote function may be affected by radio interference, etc. In this case, the transmission frequency can be changed. To change the RF remote transmission frequency: 1. Open the battery cover on the rear.
The control distance of the RF remote signal is about 30 ft (10 meters) provided there is no obstacle. The following factors can maximize the operation of your Remote Control unit. 1. Aim Remote Control unit toward the area where the receiver is located. 2. Do not position the receiver near metal (such as heat ducts). Metal can absorb RF signals. 3. Make sure the batteries in Remote Control unit are fully charged. Weak batteries will affect the range of Remote Control unit. 4. Make sure that Remote Control units range is not being affected by other radio frequency transmissions. 5. Position the RF antenna to achieve maximum RF range.
2. Change the RF switch setting.

RF 1 2

The tests for range limits of the Remote Control unit and the Receiver were conducted in open-air distance tests. Actual distance of the signal will be based on the construction of the building the unit is being used in as well as other factors such as outside RF interference.
After changing Remote Control units RF frequency, you also must change the receivers RF reception frequency. 3. To change the receivers RF reception frequency. Press and hold the RF BAND button (TAPE2/CD2 / MONITOR button) behind the receiver's panel door for more than 2 seconds. Each time you do this, it switches the RF reception frequency as follows. 1 RF BAND RF BAND 2 Select the same number as the position number of the RF switch of the Remote Control unit.

Panel door Push the lower part of the panel door.

Speaker Setup

1. Press the SET UP button (SOUND button) until SUBWOOFER ON appears on the receivers display (for more than 2 seconds). A. If your system has a powered subwoofer, leave the receiver set this way and proceed to step 2. B. If your system does not have a powered subwoofer, press either MULTI CONTROL (/%) button once. The receivers display will read SUBWOOFER OFF. 2. Press the SET UP button once more. The receivers display will read FRONT NML/THX.
A. If your center speaker is not capable of producing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer, leave the receiver set this way and proceed to step 4. (Just about all center speakers should be considered NML/ THX.) B. If your center speaker is very large, and capable of reproducing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer, press either MULTI CONTROL (/%) button repeatedly until the receivers display reads CENTER LARGE. C. If your speaker system doesnt have a center speaker,
A. If your surround back speakers are not capable of producing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer, leave the receiver set this way and proceed to step 4. (Just about all surround back speakers should be considered NML/THX.) B. If your surround back speakers are very large, and capable of reproducing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a typical powered subwoofer, press either MULTI CONTROL (/%) button repeatedly until the receivers display reads S.BACK LARGE. C. If your speaker system doesnt have surround back speakers, press either MULTI CONTROL (/%) button once. The receivers display will read S.BACK OFF. NOTE: If your front speakers are set to NML/THX, you can only set the surround back speakers to NML/THX or OFF. 6. Press the set up button once more. The display will read SW RE-MIX OFF. NOTE: If your subwoofer is set to off, SW RE-MIX is automatically set to off and the receiver skips to the next setup. If you have a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system and have set your left and right front speakers to FRONT LARGE, SW RE-MIX mode gives you the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers. (As mentioned previously, most speakers will perform best when set to NML/THX.) 7. Use the MULTI CONTROL (/%) buttons to select the desired SW RE-MIX mode: If SW RE-MIX OFF is selected, bass from the front left and front right channels will go ONLY to the front left and front right speakers. The subwoofer will only receive a bass signal from the LFE channel of Dolby Digital and DTS programs, and from any channels with speakers that you have designated as NML/ THX. This selection is preferred by THX. If SW RE-MIX ON is selected, you will send the bass from the front left and right channels to the front left and right speakers AND the subwoofer simultaneously. While this setting keeps your subwoofer active in all listening modes, it can also cause the bass to sound indistinct (or muddy) because it is now coming from up to 3 different speakers at once. If your home theater speaker system includes a subwoofer and you have set your front left and right speakers to FRONT LARGE, we suggest that you initially use the SW RE-MIX OFF setting. If this produces weaksounding bass in your room, change to the SW RE-MIX ON setting. 8. Balancing the speaker volumes You can use your ears to adjust the volume balance between the speakers in the system. See page 37 for details. A. Minimize external noise in the listening room. B. Position yourself in a place where you usually listen to music or view video. C. Press the SETUP button repeatedly until "TEST TONE OFF" is displayed. D. Press the MULTI CONTROL (/%) button to select ON, then press the SETUP button. When setting the speaker levels, be careful against the high-level test tone that is produced. The speaker volume adjustment display appears and test noise is generated from the front left speaker (L 0 dB displayed). Listen to the volume of the noise carefully. E. When the test noise moves to the center speaker and C 0 dB is displayed, adjust the volume to the same level as the front left speaker by pressing the MULTI CONTROL (/%) button. F. Similarly, adjust the volumes of the R (front right), SR (surround right), SBR (surround back right), SBL (surround back left) and SL (surround left) speakers. Do not adjust the SW (Subwoofer) volume using the test noise. It should be adjusted while listening to ordinary music. G. Press the SET UP button once more. The receivers display will read BASS PEAK OFF. Since the LFE (bass effects) channel of Dolby Digital and DTS programs can contain up to 10dB more energy than the other channels, which is enough to damage some speakers. The VR-5700/VR-5090/VR5080 has a bass limiter circuit that keeps the output to your subwoofer (or left and right speakers, if your system doesnt have a subwoofer) within safe limits. H. Press either MULTI CONTROL (/%) button. You will hear the bass peak test tone, and the display will read -30dB. (The test tone level is not affected by the receivers volume control.) I. Press the MULTI CONTROL (%) button slowly and repeatedly to increase the speaker volume until you just begin to hear audible distress from the woofer (distortion, clicking, bottoming). J. Press the MULTI CONTROL () button once or twice to decrease the speaker volume to the level just before the distress began. K. Press the SET UP button to save the setting and proceed to Setting the speaker distances below. 9. Setting the speaker distances Measure the distance between each speaker and the listening position you frequently use. See page 38 for details. A. After step K in procedure 8 above, the speaker distance setting display appears. B. When L 3.0m/10ft is displayed, correct the distance of the front left speaker from you using the MULTI CONTROL (/%) button. C. Press the SET UP button to display C 3.0m/10ft and correct the distance of the center speaker from you using the MULTI CONTROL (/%) button. D. Similarly, set the distances of the R (front right), SR (surround right), SBR (surround back right), SBL (surround back left), SL (surround left) and SW (Subwoofer) speakers. E. Press the SET UP button repeatedly until SETUP FIXED is displayed.

To Connect IR Repeaters

IR repeaters enable you to control other devices that are located in cabinets or behind glass doors. To connect IR repeaters: 1. Connect the IR repeater to the device as described in the repeaters manual. 2. Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the Receivers IR REPEATER OUT jack(s). IR repeaters send a signal similar to the devices own remote control. Xantech repeaters (models 282-00, 286-00, or 283-00) are compatible with your new audio-video receiver.
To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver
1. Connect the IR-9991s IR IN cable to the receivers B IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20 mA signal. 2. Connect the IR-9991s IR OUT cable to the receivers B IR OUT LCD REMOTE jack. 3. Connect the IR-9991s power supply to it, but do not plug the power supply into an AC outlet until all connections have been made to the receiver.
To turn the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080s RF Receiver off
Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080s front panel (behind the panel door) for more than 2 seconds. The display will read RF OFF. If the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080s RF receiver is off, you do not need to install the RF remote antenna. (See page 33.)
To turn the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080s RF Receiver back on
Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080s front panel (behind the panel door) for more than 2 seconds. The display will read RF ON.
Chapter Five : Warnings and Specifications
Chapter Five: Warnings and Specifications
Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Warnings

FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one that the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

KENWOOD U.S.A. CORPORATION 2201 East Dominguez St., Long Beach, CA 90801-5745 Telephone: 310-639-9000 IC(Industry Canada) Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NOTE: Do not use contact cleaning agents because they could cause a malfunction. Be especially careful not to use contact cleaning agents containing oil, since they may deform the plastic components.

VR-5700 Specifications

Audio Section
Rated Output Power during stereo operation 120 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.03% total harmonic distortion (FTC). Effective Output Power during surround operation 1 kHz, 0.06% T.H.D. at 6 , all channel driven (Front, Center, Surround).. 120 W 5 Total Harmonic Distortion. 0.005 % (1 kHz, 60 W, 6 ) Frequency Response (IHF66) Line (CD1, MD/TAPE, CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR, CD-R, VIDEO 1 - 4, DVD/6CH.). 7 Hz ~ 100 kHz, 0 dB, -3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF 66) PHONO (MM)... 76 dB CD1.... 98 dB Input Sensitivity / Impedance PHONO (MM).. 4.0 mV / 47 k CD1... 300 mV / 47 k DVD/6CH.. 300 mV / 47 k Output Level / Impedance TAPE REC... 300 mV / 2.2 k PRE OUT (Front, Center, Surround, Surround back)... 1 V / 470 PRE OUT (Subwoofer).. 1.8 V / 470 Tone Control Bass.. + 7 dB (at 100 Hz) Treble.. + 7 dB (at 10 kHz) Loudness Control Volume at -30 dB level. +6 dB (100 Hz), +3 dB (10 kHz)

Specifications

FCC Compliance Notice Audio-video Receiver, VR-5700, VR-5090 and VR-5080, and Remote Controller, RC-R0913 These devices comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg. C).

Digital Audio Section

Sampling Frequency. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz Input Level / Impedance / Wavelength Optical. -15 dBm ~ -21 dBm, 660 nm +30 nm Coaxial.. 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Output Level / Impedance / Wavelength Optical. -15 dBm ~ -21 dBm, 660 nm +30 nm Coaxial.. 0.5 Vp-p / 75