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  • Page 1 Conne ct ion and Se t up Guide How To Connect And Set Up Your VR-5 9 0 0 B60-4883-00 00 CH (K,P) OC 0011...
  • Page 2 Befo re Applying Power Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. VR-5900 is designed fo r o peratio n as fo llo ws. U.S.A. and Canada ........ AC 120 V o nly Safety Precautio ns Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR M OISTURE.
  • Page 3 Co nnecting and Setting Up Y o ur New Kenwo o d Audio -Video Receiver Welco me to the Co nnectio n and Setup Guide fo r yo ur new Use it to co nnect all yo ur current audio and video co m- Kenwo o d Audio -Video Receiver.
  • Page 4 As an N ERG Y ® Partn er, Kenwo o d Co rp o ratio n has d eter- mined that this pro ducts meets the , HDCD®, High Definitio n Co mpatible Digital® and NERGY ® guidelines fo r energy Pacific Micro so nics are either registered tradem arks o r efficiency.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table o f Co ntents To Co nnect a Kenwo o d 200-Disc CD Co nnecting Y o ur Turntable/ Reco rd Player ..30 Chapter One: Connecting Y our Changer: Devices ............To Co nnect a Turntable/ Reco rd Player: To Co nnect Any O ther Primary CD Player o r Changer: No ting Y o ur Devices ..........
  • Page 6 Table o f Co ntents Setting Up Speakers ..........37 Scenario 1: Surro und So und in Zo ne A o nly/ Stereo in Zo ne A and Stereo in Zo ne B Speaker placement ( Using the Receiver’s Speaker B O utputs) SP Selectio n Scenario 2: Surro und So und in Zo ne A and SP Distance...

  • Page 7: Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Chapter One: Connecting Your Devices Welcome to the Kenwood VR-5900 Connection and Setup Important: composite video and S-Video signals. It is also equipped Guide. This chapter guides you through connecting your with component video signal input/output.
  • Page 8 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices The following diagram shows the entire back of the VR-5900. Note that some component jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. For example, if you con- nect a video component with a digital optical System control jacks cable, you should connect the analog cables Supplemental infrared receiver...

  • Page 9: Noting Your Devices

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Noting Your Devices Jack Set Device Manufacturer Model # Setup Code PHONO MD/TAPE1 CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR CD-R MONITOR OUT (TV on PowerTouch) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 Use this table and the diagram on the preceding page to You will need this information later, when you set up your When playing Dolby Digital or DTS-encoded software in...

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Speakers

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT CENTER IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM RF REMOTE DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL ANTENNA DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA...

  • Page 11: To Connect Front Speakers Only

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connec- To Connect Front and Surround Sound 4. Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT SUR- tions have been made.

  • Page 12: Chapter Fo Ur: Specificatio

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK POWERD SUBWOOFER Power Amp. IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM RF REMOTE DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL ANTENNA IR OUT LCD DC12V...

  • Page 13: What If I Have A Powered Subwoofer

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Speakers, continued Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made. What if I Have a Powered Subwoofer? Simply connect the subwoofer’s audio cable to the receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack as shown to the left.

  • Page 14: What If I Have An Amplifier

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have an Amplifier? R FRONT L FRONT Power Amp. CENTER POWERD SUBWOOFER Power Amp. IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL...
  • Page 15 Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have an Amplifier?, continued You can use supplemental power amplifiers for any of the channels instead of the receiver’s built-in amplifiers. Do not plug in the amplifiers or the receiver to AC power until all connections have been made.

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Tv

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your TV IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM RF REMOT DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL ANTENNA DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA DC5V 10mA VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER...

  • Page 17: To Connect A Tv

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your TV, continued To Connect a TV: What if I Want to Watch TV without Turning on the Receiver? 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of The connection described here sets your TV up as a monitor video connections you can make.

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Cable Tv Or Satellite Tuner

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. As a result, every digital cable or analog cable should be connected between connectors having the same name. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/...

  • Page 19: To Connect A Cable Tv Tuner With A

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Cable TV or Satellite Tuner, continued To Connect a Cable TV Tuner with a To Connect a Satellite Tuner: Composite (RCA) Video Output: 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Vcr(S)

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your VCR(s) IR RECEIVER IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM IR REPEATER OUT/ DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL RF REMOTE ANTENNA DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA DC5V 10mA VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER...

  • Page 21: To Connect A Primary Vcr

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your VCR(s), continued To Connect a Primary VCR: To Connect a Secondary VCR: 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on page 1. It contains important notes about the types of page 1.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Primary Cd Player

    DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C CD-R INPUT VIDEO MONITOR PLAY SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT A (CD1) *KENWOOD CD-3280 or CD-2280M ONLY OUTPUT B (CD2)* COMMUNICATION CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY...

  • Page 23: What If I Have A Video Cd-Compatible Cd Player

    CD player supports one or the other of these connec- 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood CD Player with sys- store where you purchased your CD player(s). tion methods—do not connect both.

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your DVD Player ¢ DIGITAL OUT - OPTICAL or COAXIAL IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL RF REMO ANTEN DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA...

  • Page 25: To Connect A Dvd Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your DVD Player, continued To Connect a DVD Player: 3. Connect the digital cable (either optical or coaxial) from the DVD’s digital jack to the appropriate digital jack on 1. Review the information under “Before You Begin” on the receiver as shown to the left.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Cd-R Recorder

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your CD-R Recorder DIGITAL RECORD IN - OPTICAL or COAXIAL IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM RF REMOTE Remove protective cap DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL ANTENNA...

  • Page 27: To Connect A Cd-R Recorder

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your CD-R Recorder, continued To Connect a CD-R Recorder: 1. Connect the audio cable from the CD-R recorder’s Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s CD-R PLAY IN jacks as shown to the left. Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have 2.

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Md Recorder Or Primary Tape Deck

    VIDEO4 PLAY MONITOR DVD FRONT VIDEO PLAY EXT.CONTROL DVD/ RS-232C CD-R INPUT VIDEO MONITOR PLAY SURROUND OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL OUT - OPTICAL or COAXIAL RECORD IN (ANALOG) PLAY OUT (ANALOG) SYSTEM CONTROL CABLE - KENWOOD ONLY...

  • Page 29: To Connect An Md Recorder

    Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until you have 3. If you are connecting a Kenwood tape deck with system 2. Connect the audio cable from the MD recorder’s Rec IN connected all your devices.

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Secondary Cd Player Or Tape Deck

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL RF REMOTE ANTENNA DC12V IR OUT LCD DC12V 20mA REMOTE DC12V 20mA...

  • Page 31: To Connect A Secondary Cd Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Secondary CD Player or Tape Deck, continued To Connect a Secondary CD Player: To Connect a Secondary Tape Deck: 1. Connect the audio cables from the CD player’s audio 1. Connect the audio cable from the tape deck’s Play OUT jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR PLAY IN jacks to the receiver’s CD2/TAPE2 MONITOR PLAY IN jack set as shown to the left.

  • Page 32: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (With Ac-3 Rf Output)

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output) AC-3 DIGITAL RF OUT IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/ IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM DVD CONTROL CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL RF RE OPTICAL or COAXIAL DC12V...

  • Page 33: To Connect An Ac-3 Rf Output Laser Disc Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (with AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect an AC-3 RF Output Laser Disc 5. Connect the coaxial digital cable from the demodulator’s DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. jack to the receiver’s VIDEO4 Player: COAXIAL jack.

  • Page 34: Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (Without Ac-3 Rf Output)

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output) Note that video device jacks are linked to specific digital jacks. As a result, every digital cable or analog cable should be connected between connectors having the same name. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL IR RECEIVER IR REPEATER OUT/...

  • Page 35: To Connect A Pcm Digital Output Laser Disc Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Laser Disc Player (without AC-3 RF Output), continued To Connect a PCM Digital Output Laser 4. Connect the digital cable (either optical or coaxial) from the laser disc player’s digital jack to the appropriate digi- Disc Player: tal jack on the receiver as shown to the left.

  • Page 36: Connecting Your Turntable/Record Player

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices 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-5900. Please refer to your turntable/ record player’s instructions for more detail about its connec- tion jacks and capabilities.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Camcorder Or Additional Vcr

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices Connecting a Camcorder or Additional VCR This section focuses on the connections from your camcorder or VCR to the front of the VR-5900. Please refer to your camcorder or VCR’s instructions for more detail about its connection jacks and capabilities.

  • Page 38: What If I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)

    Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices (System Control Chaining)? Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advan- tage of convenient system control operations. Make sure the units are connected to the correct jacks on This unit is compatible only with the [SL16] mode.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Antennas

    ANTENNA To prevent hum interference, keep the AM antenna wires away from speaker wires, AC power cords, the TV chassis, Kenwood recommends a permanently installed outdoor FM and the receiver. antenna for best FM reception. To connect an outdoor FM antenna: 1.

  • Page 40: Chapter Two : Setting Up

    If you choose this setup option, you should contact the store where you purchased your receiver or a qualified, competent custom installer. For more infor- mation , call 1-800-KENWOOD or visit the Kenwood Web 3. Close the cover. site at http://www.kenwoodusa.com.

  • Page 41: Calibrating The To Uch Screen

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Calibrating the To uch Screen After you install the batteries or reset PowerTouch, you need To calibrate the touch screen, use the stylus to touch the cen- Resetting PowerTo uch to calibrate the touch screen. The touch screen responds to ter of each of the calibration points displayed: If you want to reconfigure PowerTouch, you can reset it.

  • Page 42: Navigating Powerto Uch Interface

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Navigating PowerTo uch Interface The PowerTouch has four basic menus as shown below. For the rest of this chapter, you will be using the various To change the time until the screen go es o ut: settings on the Setup menu.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Speakers

    Speaker Selection menu: SL/ SR ( Surro und speakers) : Place to the direct left and 2. Kenwood provides two ways to set up your speakers: right, or slightly behind, the listening position at even Quick Setup: Use this method for a simplified setup...
  • Page 44 Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Custo m setup: Use this method for a more customized • Select Lrg (= Large) if the speaker is capable of pro- SP Distance setup where you determine more of the speaker settings, ducing clean, deep bass energy at output levels that 1.

  • Page 45: Sp Level

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch SP Level 7. Carefully listen to the volume level of the test noise. If Bass Peak Level the noise is a different volume than the noise from the In this step you will use your ears to balance the volume level In this step, you set the maximum volume of the bass sound of all the system’s speakers except the subwoofer for your room front left speaker, use...

  • Page 46: Identifying Devices Fo R Powerto Uch Co Ntro L

    Setup menu: 2. Touch . Scroll to the device “Nothing” then • If you have a Kenwood Dual-Play 200-Disc CD touch it. That device is no longer controlled by Changer, you will need to set both CD1 and CD2/ PowerTouch.

  • Page 47: Sto Ring Radio Statio Ns In Memo Ry ( O Ptio Nal)

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch Sto ring Radio Statio ns in Memo ry ( o ptio nal) Your new PowerTouch provides two ways to store radio sta- Sto ring RDS Statio n Name ( PS Read) tions: • To execute PS Read, it is required to finish the auto •...

  • Page 48: Sto Ring Statio Ns Manually

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch 3. Touch 7. Touch a storage button. Use to access more storage buttons. If you choose a storage button that already has a station assigned, the new station will replace the previously- stored station. 8.

  • Page 49: To Custo Mize The Powerto Uch Screen

    Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch To Custo mize the PowerTo uch Screen The configuration of the items in the PowerTouch screen Changing the name such as the buttons can be customized so that they are easy 1. Touch the icon in the menu you want to customize.
  • Page 50 Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch 3. Touch the item you want to copy. The selected item will Moving an item be copied into memory. 1. Touch the icon in the menu you want to customize. 4. Paste the copied item in the desired position by using the (The customization cannot be initiated in screens where Paste function.
  • Page 51 Chapter Two : Setting Up PowerTouch In the Jump mode, the buttons which are capable of 4. Enter a password and touch the switching the screen (such as "Tuner" and "CD") can be 5. When the Enter Password screen is displayed for the sec- used for their original functions.

  • Page 52: Setting Up O N The Receiver

    Chapter Two : Setting Up Setting Up o n the Receiver It is po ssible to set up the speakers o n the receiver main Butto n layo ut unit. Ho wever, so me o f the setting items such as the co ntro lled device registratio n sho uld also be set o n the Po werTo uch.
  • Page 53 Chapter Two : Setting Up SW RE-MIX Selecting Do no t adjust the “ SW” ( Subwo o fer) vo lume using Sto ring Radio Statio ns in Memo ry the test no ise. It sho uld be adjusted while listening ( o ptio nal) Press the SET UP...

  • Page 54: Rf Remo Te Co Ntro L Functio N

    Chapter Two : Setting Up RF Remo te Co ntro l Functio n The Po werTo uch o f the VR-5900 has the RF remo te func- tio n in additio n to the IR remo te functio n. The Po werTo uch is set to the RF remo te mo de o n facto ry setting, but can also be switched to the IR remo te mo de.

  • Page 55: Chapter Three: Setting Up Multiple Zo Nes

    IR receiver (see "Connecting the Ex- Making Connections page 50 ternal Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters" on page 52). Setting Up PowerTouch page 51 Kenwood recommends hiring a competent installer to make multiple-zone connections and setup.

  • Page 56: Making Co Nnectio Ns

    Before you read section discusses how to connect a second TV/Monitor and this section, Kenwood recommends reading “Connecting how to connect an IR Receiver, IR Repeaters, Relays, and a Scenario 1: Surro und So und in Zo ne A o nly/Stereo in Zo ne A and Stereo in Zo ne B ( Using the Receiver’s Speaker B Outputs)

  • Page 57: Setting Up The Powerto Uch

    Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones Setting Up the PowerTo uch You can operate equipment from two different zones using your Kenwood PowerTouch. To do so: 5. Touch for select zone A or touch 1. Make sure you have identified all the connected devices select zone B.

  • Page 58: Co Nnecting The External Infrared Receivers And Ir Repeaters

    Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones Co nnecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters IR RECEIVER IR RECEIVER IR-9991 IR-9991 ADAPTOR ADAPTOR IR OUT N I T N I T In case of use in ZONE B IR IN IR IN IR OUT IR RECEIVER...

  • Page 59: To Co Nnect A Kenwood Ir-9991 Ir Receiver

    Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones Co nnecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters, co ntinued Your new audio-video receiver supports the IR-9991 two- To Co nnect a KENWOOD IR-9991 IR To Co nnect IR Repeaters: way external infrared (IR) remote transceiver control. The...

  • Page 60: Relay Co Ntro Ls ( Fo R U.k.o Nly)

    Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones Co nnecting and Setting Up On/Off Senso rs o r Relay Co ntro ls IR RECEIVER DVD CONTROL IR RECEIVER IR OUT RELAY TV ON/OFF SL16 TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL SENSOR CONTROL RF REMOTE ANTENNA IR OUT LCD DC12V DC12V 20mA...

  • Page 61: To Co Nnect Relay Co Ntro Ls

    Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones Co nnecting and Setting Up On/Off Senso rs o r Relay Co ntro ls, co ntinued The VR-5900 supports 2 types of additional external con- To Co nnect Relay Co ntro ls: To Co nnect TV ON/OFF Senso rs: trols: 1.

  • Page 62: Vr-5900 Specifications

    Chapter Fo ur : Warnings and Specificatio ns Chapter Fo ur: Warnings and Specificatio ns Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Warnings 2201 East Do minguez St., Lo ng Beach, CA 90801-5745 VR-5900 Specifications Telepho ne: 310-639-9000 Audio Sectio n FCC WARNING Rated Output Po wer during stereo o peratio n This equipment may generate o r use radio frequency en-...
  • Page 63 Chapter Fo ur : Warnings and Specificatio ns IR Out LCD Remo te Terminal Video Sectio n General Maximum O utput Current ..........20 mA Video Inputs / Outputs O perating Vo ltage ..............5 V Po wer co nsumptio n ............5.1 A Ω...
  • Page 64 coaxial cable left speakers Numerics 200-Disc CD Changer ......15 front, connecting ........5 200-Disc CD Changer deleting, PowerTouch setup codes ....38 DVD player ..........17 surround, connecting ......... 5 connecting ..........15 devices LD player ..........25, 27 connecting SL16 text cable ......
  • Page 65 speaker distance, setting ......36 second tape deck speaker level, setting ........ 36 connecting ..........21 tape deck speaker type, setting ......... 37 connecting audio cable ......21 connecting ..........20 storing radio stations ....... 40 connection warning ......... 23 identifying to PowerTouch ......
  • Page 66 Fo r yo ur reco rds Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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