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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-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 sys-
tem 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 sig-
nal.
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 con-
nections 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 un-
til all connections have been made to the VR-5900.
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-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 situ-
ation 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.