Kenwood VR-5900 User Manual 1 - Page 61

Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters, continued For any situation where want to control the VR-5900 via IR (such as in a dual-zone system, or if there is extreme RF interference), you can connect an external IR transceiver to the VR-5900 and use PowerTouch III's IR communication instead of RF. Kenwood's optional IR-9991 IR transceiver supports PowerTouch III's 2-way communication and will supply system status feedback to PowerTouch III. You can substitute Xantech (291-80, 480-30 or 490-30 series ) IR receivers for the IR-9991, however these devices are one-way only, and will not supply system status feedback to PowerTouch III. To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 1. Connect the IR-9991's IR IN cable to the VR-5900's B IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20 mA signal. 2. Connect the IR-9991's IR OUT cable to the VR-5900's B IR OUT LCD REMOTE jack. 3. Connect the IR-9991's power supply to it, but do not plug the power supply into an AC outlet until all connections have been made to the VR-5900. To connect any other IR Receiver 1. Connect the IR receiver's output cable to the VR-5900's B IR RECEIVER IN jack. This jack supports a 12V 20mA signal. 2. If required, connect the IR receiver's power supply to it, but do not plug the power supply into an AC outlet until all connections have been made to the VR-5900. For you already have an IR transceiver or repeater connected to the B IR RECEIVER jacks and you need to install a second IR transceiver or repeater to substitute for the VR-5900's front-panel IR receiver (such as if the VR-5900 is mounted in a closet or cabinet), you can use the A IR RECEIVER IN and A IR OUT LCD REMOTE jacks. However, before using PowerTouch III in this situation you must first turn the VR-5900's RF receiver off. To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver off • Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5900's front panel (behind the panel door) for more than 2 seconds. The display will read RF OFF. • If the VR-5900's RF receiver is off, you do not need to install the RF remote antenna. (See page 33.) To turn the VR-5900's RF Receiver back on • Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5900's front panel (behind the panel door) for more than 2 seconds. The display will read RF ON. 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 repeater's manual. 2. Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to the Receiver's IR RE- PEATER OUT jack(s). IR repeaters send a signal similar to the device's own remote control. Xantech repeaters (models 282-00, 286-00, or 283-00) are compatible with your new audio-video receiver. 55 Multiple Zones