Kenwood Sovereign VR-5900 - Manual (Page 54)

Seting Up
Chapter Two: Setting Up
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The PowerTouch of the VR-5900 has the RF remote func-
tion in addition to the IR remote function.
The PowerTouch is set to the RF remote mode on factory
setting, but can also be switched to the IR remote mode.
Press and hold the RF ON/OFF button (INPUT MODE but-
ton) on the receiver for more than 2 seconds to display “RF
OFF”.
RF ON: Communication between the receiver and the Re-
mote Control unit is performed according to the following
method.
• The receiver unit receives the signals from the Remote
Control unit as RF signals.
• The signals sent from the receiver unit to the Remote
Control unit are sent as IR signals.
RF OFF: Connect the separately sold KENWOOD IR-9991
(IR transceiver) or similar to the receiver for communica-
tion with the Remote Control unit. (Refer to page 52 for the
use method.) In this case, installation of the RF remote an-
tenna is not required.
Changing the RF Transmission Frequency
The RF remote function may be unavailable due to radio
intreference, 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.
2. Change the RF switch setting.
1 2 RF
After changing the RF frequency of PowerTouch, be also sure
to change that of the receiver.
3. Change the receiver’s RF reception frequency.
• Press and hold the RF BAND button (TAPE2/CD2 /
MONITOR button) inside the receiver panel for more
than 2 seconds. Each operation switches the RF re-
ception 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 PowerTouch.
RF Remote Control Function
Here is list of adjustments of that can maximize the opera-
tion of your Power Touch. For optimal operation of the
Power Touch:
1. Aim the Power Touch toward the room 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 the Power Touch are fully
charged. Weak batteries will affect the range of the Power
Touch.
4. Make sure that the range of the Power Touch is being
affected by other radio frequency transmissions.
NOTE: The tests for range limits of the PowerTouch and
the Receiver were conducted in open-air distance
tests. Actual 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 in-
terference.
The control distance of the RF remote signal is about 30 ft
(10 meters) provided there is no obstacle.