Kenwood VR-5090 User Manual 1 - Page 55

Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters, continued For any situation where want to control the VR-5700/VR5090/VR-5080 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-5700/VR-5090/VR-5080 and use Remote Control unit's IR communication instead of RF. Kenwood's optional IR-9991 IR transceiver supports Remote Control unit's 2-way communication and will supply system status feedback to Remote Control unit. 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 Remote Control unit. To connect a Kenwood IR-9991 IR Transceiver 1. Connect the IR-9991's IR IN cable to the receiver'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 receiver'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 receiver. To connect any other IR Receiver 1. Connect the IR receiver's output cable to the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080'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-5700, VR5090 or VR-5080. 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-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080's front-panel IR receiver (such as if the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080 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 Remote control unit in this situation you must first turn the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080's RF receiver off. To turn the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080's RF Receiver off • Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080's 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-5080's 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-5080's RF Receiver back on • Press and hold the RF ON/OFF (INPUT MODE) button on the VR-5700, VR-5090 or VR-5080'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. 49 Multiple Zones