Kenwood VR-5700 User Manual 1 - Page 49

Remote Setup Chapter Two : Setting Up the Remote Control Unit 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 re- ceiver 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 2. Change the RF switch setting. Control unit. 4. Make sure that Remote Control unit's range is not being affected by other radio frequency transmissions. 5. Position the RF antenna to achieve maximum RF range. RF 43 RF 12 2 1 The tests for range limits of the Remote Control unit and the Receiver were conducted in open-air distance tests. Ac- tual 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 unit's RF frequency, you also must change the receiver's RF reception frequency. 3. To change the receiver's 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 1" 2 "RF BAND 2" Select the same number as the position number of the RF switch of the Remote Control unit.