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Multiple Zones
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones
Connecting the External Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters, continued
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 re-
mote control. Xantech repeaters (models 282-00, 286-00,
or 283-00) are compatible with your new audio-video re-
ceiver.
For any situation where want to control the VR-5700/VR-
5090/VR-5080 via IR (such as in a dual-zone system, or if
there is extreme RF interference), you can connect an exter-
nal 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 sys-
tem status feedback to Remote Control unit. You can sub-
stitute Xantech (291-80, 480-30 or 490-30 series ) IR receiv-
ers for the IR-9991, however these devices are one-way only,
and will not supply system status feedback to Remote Con-
trol 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 sig-
nal.
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 con-
nections 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 un-
til all connections have been made to the VR-5700, VR-
5090 or VR-5080.
For you already have an IR transceiver or repeater con-
nected 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. How-
ever, 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 (be-
hind the panel door) for more than 2 seconds. The dis-
play 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) but-
ton 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.