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AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER
VR-510
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
About the supplied remote control
Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiver has several operation
modes. These modes enable the remote control to control other audio/video components. In order to
effectively use the remote control it is important to read the operating instructions and obtain a proper
understanding of the remote control and how to switch its operation modes (etc.
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Preparations Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe Before applying the power operation. This unit is designed for operation as follows. Unpacking 2 U.S.A. and Canada........................................... AC 120 V only Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only so they will not be lost. Europe and U.K................................................ AC 230 V only Exa
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Before applying the power Contents For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING 3 Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes safe operation. or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction Before applying the power .................... 2 manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an Safety precautions .........................
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Preparations Before applying the power How to use this manual Special features 4 This manual is divided into four sections: Preparations, Operations, Remote True home theater sound Control, and Additional Information. 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! Preparations ª Shows you how to connect your audio and video comp
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Names and functions of parts Frequency display, 5 PRO LOGIC Input display, indicator Preset channel display, AUTO SOUND indicator DIGITAL indicator Surround mode display Speaker indicator S.DIRECT indicator Band indicators AUTO indicator FM AUTO SOUND DIGITAL AUTO SP AB TI.VOL MEMO. indicator L C R AM PRO LOGIC S.DIRECT MEMO CLIP MUTE CLIP indicator LFE SW MHz 3 STEREO MONITOR ST. ST. indicator RDS EON PTY TUNED kHz DOWNMIX DSP SL S SR TP TA NEWS MUTE indicator TUNED indicator DOWNMIX indicator
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Preparations Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 6 1 2 SHIFT MACRO 3 MUSIC MOVIE TV $ 4 AV POWER SYS. POWER % 5 6 7 CH. VOL. ^ 8 CH. VOL. & MUTE DIMMER BASS BOOST SUB W. SOUND LISTEN M. THX 9 * TITLE/GUIDE MENU TUNING ( 0 BAND ENTER RETURN OSD /PAGE /PAGE ) ! AUTO/MONO REC MODE REC F.SHIFT LEARN ¡ @ REPEAT RANDOM INPUT SEL. 13 2 If the name of a function is different on TV SELECT DISPLAY SELECT ™ 46 5 the receiver and on the remote control, AUDIO THEME FAVORITE # the name of the rem
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Setting up the system Make connections as shown on the following pages. Input mode settings When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the CD/DVD, DVD/6ch, VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 inputs each include jacks for 7 components you are connecting. digital audio input and analog audio input. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connections are completed
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting audio components 8 SYSTEM CONTROL S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN jacks ) RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R To AC wall outlet A R L R LC L R REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN GND PHONO CD/DVD MD/TAPE MONITOR AUDIO IN OUT Video component, 3 head cassette deck, or Graphic equalizer § OUT Cassette deck or MD recorder IN OUT CD player Moving Coil (MC) cartridge record player cannot be used directly from the receiv
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Setting up the system Connecting video components 9 S Video jacks About the S VIDEO jacks S-VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 OUT Use the S VIDEO jacks to make connections to video components with S VIDEO IN/ PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO OUT jacks. RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 ÷If you use the S VIDEO jacks B R L R to connect your video play- back components, be sure to A R L R LC use the S
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Preparations Setting up the system Digital connections 10 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. 7 S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R A R L R LC DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
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Setting up the system Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO) 11 If you have connected the receiver to a video component with COMPONENT jacks, you can get a better picture quality than by connecting to the S-VIDEO jacks. Monitor TV (with component jacks) CR IN CB IN Y IN Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, Satellite Cable Tuner & Game Player (with component jacks) R C OUT CB OUT Y OUT DVD player (with component jacks) CR OUT B C OUT Y OUT • Connect to the VIDEO cord. When connecting the TV to th
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) 12 If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the “Input mode settings” section carefully. 7 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN S VIDEO RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L A R LC PLAY IN VIDEO L CENTER DVD ROOM B OUT VIDEO 2 IN CD/DVD IN DVD DVD R SUB VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO 1 FRONT SURROUND WOOFER COAXIAL OUT OUT DVD / 6CH. INPUT S VIDEO
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Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 13 Front Speakers A Right Left Center Speaker FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS RED BLUE GREEN S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L A R LC FRONT SPEAKERS (8 – 16Ω ) SUB WOOFER Use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals if you want to con- nect a second front speaker system. ORANGE GRAY (8 – 16Ω ) SURROUND SPEAKERS Right Left Powered Surround Speakers subwoofer (Be sure to connect both
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the terminals 14 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. Speaker placement Center speaker 3 Insert. 4 Secure. Subwoofer Front speaker Listening position Surround speaker Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. 1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever. 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
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Setting up the system Connecting to another room (ROOM B) 15 This connection allows you to connect your main system to a monitor TV and speaker system located in another area (ROOM B). S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L R A LC VIDEO ROOM B FRONT OUT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT / ROOM B Front speakers Power amplifier L R Monitor TV ROOM B ROOM A (Main System) IR RECEIVER *510/07-19/EN 15 3/15/01, 11:40
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Preparations Setting up the system PRE OUT connections 16 This receiver has additional preout jacks. These can be used for various purposes, but will need to be connected to an external power amplifier as shown in the example below. S VIDEO PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN RL L MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 B R L R R L A R LC FRONT SURROUND L R SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT / ROOM B Center Speaker Power amplifier Subwoofer Power amplifier Surround speakers Power amplifi
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MONITOR Setting up the system Connecting the RF antenna, external IR Receiver and external IR Repeater 17 The remote control for this receiver has the RF (radio frequency) and IR (infrared rays) transmission function. It enables you to control the receiver not only by aiming at the receiver but also by aiming at the RF antenna as well as the external IR receiver. In addition, you can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the RF antenna and IR receiver away from the receiver. KENWO
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting to the AV AUX jacks Connecting the antennas 18 AM loop antenna The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from such as a camcorder or a video game. 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 AU
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Setting up the system RF remote control function Remote control operation 19 The remote control has the RF remote function in addition to the IR remote When the STANDBY indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press function. The VR-510 can receive the remote control commands even the SYS. POWER key on the remote control. When the power comes when they are installed in a position where the IR remote signal can hardly ON, press the key you want to operate. access, for example inside a cabi
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Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the system control SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS Remote Control 20 Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient receiver. system control operations. Automatic Operation This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit sw
