Kenwood C-V751 Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION C-V751 A V CONTROL CENTER B60-4341-10 01 CH (T , X) 9904 AP[...]

2 Before applying power Batteries (R06/AA) (6) FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1) GRC-700 (1) Accessories Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your[...]

3 Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power .......................................................................................................... ............................................................... 2 Safety precautions ...................................[...]

4 System connection The GRC unit incorporates a large-screen LCD which displays key icons and parameters. The LCD also shows information on the operating modes of the main unit. It incorporates sophisticated engineering and design to allow you to simply touch the screen to press buttons and operate controls. You can touch the screen with your finge[...]

5 System connection ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND UNSWITCHED CONNECT WITH POWER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SURROUND CENTER PREOUT SUB WOOFER L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT REC PLAY REC VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER CD MD/TAPE1 TAPE 2/MON CD (OPTICAL 1) DVD (COAXAL) DVD/6CH.INPUT DIGITAL [...]

6 System connection ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND CONNECT WITH POWER AMPLIFIER UNSWITCHED SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SURROUND CENTER PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT REC PLAY REC VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO DIGITAL IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER CD MD/TAPE1 TAPE 2/MON CD (OPTICAL 1) DVD (COAXAL) DVD/6CH.IN[...]

7 System connection L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY REC DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT PLAY REC PLAY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO FRONT CD MD/TAPE 1 TAPE 2/MON CD (OPTICAL 1) DVD (COAXAL) DIGITAL IN COAX. OPT . DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. RF INPUT AC-3 RF DIGITAL INPUT DC IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AC-3 RF OUT AC-3 RF Demodulator (DEM-9991D) (option) Make connectio[...]

8 System connection SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND CONNECT WITH POWER AMPLIFIER UNSWITCHED SYSTEM CONTROL L R When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cords to allow system-control operations between components. AV CONTROL CENTE[...]

9 System connection ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND Connection of antenna Connection method to each antenna terminal 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. AM loop antenna connection The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible fro[...]

10 System connection OPEN/CLOSE Note Note Opening/closing the door When opening or closing the door, be careful not to catch your finger in the door. Otherwise there is a risk of injury. Changing the input selection display (AUTO key) T o mak e the system contr ol operation, the input selection displa y should be switched according t o the actually[...]

11 System connection ON/STANDBY PHONES INPUT TAPE 2 / MONITOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP TIMER MODE RDS PTY DISPLAY CLOCK TA/NEWS DTS A.ME MO AUTO BAND TUNING PTY SELECT LISTEN MODE MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL OPEN/CLOSE SOUND INPUT MODE DIGITAL CIRCLE SURROUND TIMER SET DIGITAL REC MODE SET UP KHz TIMER 1 2 TAPE2/MONI. FM LW MW AUTO STEREO MEMO. TUNED MUTE RD[...]

12 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Controls and indicators The Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, CD player, MD recorder and LD player which are connected to it through system control cords. For details of [...]

13 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Operation of Graphcal Remote Control Perform the following procedure after inserting batteries for the first time and every time after changing them. Loading the batteries Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. Caution in battery replacement ÷ Insert 6 AA-siz[...]

14 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit T o adjust the contrast 1 Press the CONTRAST button until “Con- trast” message appears on the screen. 2 While this message is displayed, move the joystick up or down to increase or decrease the contrast until you are satis- fied. Icons ÷ If you are replacing batteries and complete the battery[...]

15 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit In the operations of the GRC (Graphical Remote Control unit), proceed to each step within 10 seconds after the previous step. The display disappears in 10 seconds. To resume GRC display, move the Joy- stick in any directions. Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up) In the initial[...]

16 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit 7 Press the “Code” icon. You can now choose from a list of all the codes available for the device. Select the first code on the list. ÷ When a code which is not shown in the setup code chart is entered, the entered code disappears automatically. ÷ Even when the system control code is connect[...]

17 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have taught GRC all the commands you want it to know. If you need more lines, touch or to access more lines. 4 Assign a name to the function. 2 Press the “Modify” icon. 3 Press the or icon to select one of “Empty 1 to 8”. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in “To[...]

18 Remote control of components from the GRC Remote control of components from the GRC Controlling the A V Control Center The operations required to remote control the AV Control Center includes the INPUT SELECTOR selection, display mode selection, stereo selection and so on. The following procedures show how to remote control the basic operations [...]

19 Remote control of components from the GRC Controlling the components connected through system control cords When a CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck and/or DVD player are connected with the AV CONTROL CENTER through system control cords, their system control operations are possible from the GRC. Preparations ÷ System control connection 8 ÷[...]

20 Remote control of components from the GRC Operating the cassette deck 2 Select the ”MD/TAPE 1“ icon. Display the cassette deck operation menu. 3 Select the icon to be operated. ÷ Any of the cassette deck operation keys can be selected. ÷ For the operation of the cassette deck, also read the instruction manual of the cassette deck. (Select [...]

21 Remote control of components from the GRC Operating the V ideo cassette recorder 2 Select the ”VIDEO 1“ icon. Display the Video cassette recorder operation menu. 3 Select the icon to be operatwed. ÷ Any of the Video operation keys can be selected. ÷ For the operation of the Video cassette recorder, also read the instruction manual of the V[...]

22 Remote control of components from the GRC Convenient functions One-touch operation features (Main unit only) When the system is in standby mode, the operations as de- scribed below are possible provided that the associated compo- nents are connected through system control cords. 1 Ensure that system control cords are connected. 2 Load the source[...]

23 Speaker settings The feeling of presence in the surround effects can be improved by performing the following adjustment procedure according to the speaker system and listening room environment in use. Once they are adjusted, re-adjustment is not necessary even after the surround mode is switched to other modes. When the SERIES 21 speakers are us[...]

24 Speaker settings 7 Set the center speaker size. “CNTR (C)” 8 Select Lrg, Nml or Off. ÷ When “ SW ” is set to ON and “ L/R ” is set to “ Nml ”, “ C ” and “ LS/RS ” are set to automatically “ Nml ”. (Select the icon) C Lrg : A large center speaker is connected to the AV control center. C Nml : An average size center sp[...]

25 Speaker settings 2 Select a speaker distance. (Select the icon) 3 Set “SP Distance”. (Select the icon) To decrease To increase 4 Touch to select the speaker. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each speaker. GRC 3 6 Press the “Next” icon. FRONT (L/R) : meter(s) CENTER (C) : meter(s) SURROUND (LS/RS) : meter(s) ÷ The allowable setting range is 1 [...]

26 Speaker settings ÷ The test tones is not output from the speaker which has been set to off. " Speaker settings " £ 3 Adjust the levels of all the speakers than the front speakers (left, right). While test tone is output from a speaker, adjust the volume level of the speaker. GRC Display when test tone is output from a surround speake[...]

27 Sound adjustment INPUT VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY Playing music The following procedure allows to play a MD,CD or cassette tape. Preparations ÷ Connect components as described in “ System connection ”. 5 ÷ Complete “ Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit ”. @ Press the ON/STANDBY key to ON. Select the input[...]

28 Sound adjustment PHONES VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP T o listen through headphones 1 Plug headphones. 2 Adjust the volume. To decrease volume To increase volume ÷ The speaker sound is defeated at the moment headphones are inserted into the PHONES jack. ÷ If headphones are plugged in during surround play, its mode is automatically switched to the STE[...]

29 Sound adjustment Ajustment for surround play (while listening to music) (SOUND) 1 BASS : Tone, Bass 2 TREBLE : Tone, Treble 3 C : Center speaker 4 LS/RS : Surround speaker, Left/Right 5 SW : Sub woofer 6 MIDNIGHT ÷ With the GRC, the adjustment items shown in a single menu can be adjusted at once. (The adjustment steps 1 , 2 are provided in a si[...]

30 Sound adjustment 4 Adjust the surround speaker level. “LS/ RS” KHz TIMER 1 2 T FM LW MW AUTO SOUND T EREO T UNED N TP N EWS C LIP PRO LOGIC D AM MHz SLEEP D DTS DOLBY D s+ 1 /+ 1 Surround speaker level ÷ The level can be adjusted between -10 and +10 in step of 1. 5 Adjust to the desired level by pressing keys and 2 Adjust the center speaker[...]

31 Recording INPUT Recording When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the INPUT SELECTOR to select MD or TAPE 1 according to the connected component. To record a music source Each press switches the indication. Select the icon of the source to be played. ÷ For the recording using a cassett[...]

32 Recording 4 Press the “Src.” icon. 5 Pause the playing the source from begin- ning of the track being recorded. Main unit Each press switches the indication. Select the icon of the source to be played. GRC 1 DIGITAL AUTO 2 DIGITAL MANUAL 3 ANALOG ÷ The switching is not available when the DVD 6ch INPUT is selected. • ÷ “ 3 ANALOG ” ca[...]

33 Recording INPUT To record a music source Main unit GRC 1 e d i t 4 Press the “Src.” icon. 2 Select the source to be recorded. 1 Select the ”edit“ icon in the fixed seg- ment screen. Select an input source other than MD/TAPE 1 . (Select the icon) 3 Select the “Distination”. Sound may not be reproduced when the input signal and LISTEN [...]

34 Recording Set the input mode to DIGITAL AUTO (MANUAL). 2 1 Set the input mode to “DIGITAL AUTO (MANUAL)”. Main unit GRC (Select the icon) INPUT MODE Each press switches the indication. Main unit GRC 1 DIGITAL AUTO Input signal is detected automatically. 2 DIGITAL MANUAL Selected input signal is held. 3 ANALOG 1 DIGITAL AUTO Input signal is d[...]

35 Recording GRC e d i t 2 Select the source to be recorded. 1 Select the ”edit“ icon in the fixed seg- ment screen. Select an input source other than MD/TAPE 1 . (Select the icon) Select the icon of the source to be played. ÷ For the recording using a cassette deck or MD recorder, read the instruction manual of the MD recorder or cassette dec[...]

36 Recording Start recording. 4 1 Press the “Src.” icon. 2 Pause the playing the source from begin- ning of the track being recorded. Main unit GRC 3 Play the source and start recording.[...]

37 Recording[...]

38 Listening to radio broadcasts A.ME MO AUTO BAND U TO BAND INPUT Listening to radio broadcasts Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data Sys- tem) stations and other stations. For listening to RDS sta- tions or storing RDS stations in preset memory, see section entitled “Functions of RDS”. · Select the TUNER input. Each press swi[...]

39 Listening to radio broadcasts Functions of RDS (Radio Data System) Functions made possible with RDS PTY (Program Type Identification) Search : The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre). e EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservation By selecting one of the two kinds of program pre[...]

40 Listening to radio broadcasts A.ME MO AUTO Use the operating procedure on this page to store RDS stations automatically in preset memory. Up to 40 RDS stations can be preset and received with a simple key operation. This unit is compatible with the RDS so it can use convenient RDS functions including automatic tuning and EON reserva- tion. RDS s[...]

41 Listening to radio broadcasts The AUTO MEMORY function gives precedence to RDS stations and assigns them from preset number 1. Therefore, when it is required to preset RDS stations as well as non-RDS stations, execute the AUTO MEMORY operation first then proceed to the manual memory operation of non-RDS sta- tions. Preparation ÷ Select the TUNE[...]

42 Listening to radio broadcasts 9 Press the “Enter” icon to enter in memory. (Select the icon) 0 Press the “Enter” icon. GRC When you press key, ................................... When you press key, .................................. 2 1 33 9 4 0 38 ÷ Every time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the preset number is r[...]

43 Listening to radio broadcasts Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) KHz T FM LW MW AUTO AUTO STEREO MEMO. TUNED MUTE RDS EON TP PTY TA NEWS CLIP PRO L AM MHz DTS NEWs RDS PTY TUNING PTY SELECT By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcastin[...]

44 Listening to radio broadcasts RDS PTY RDS PTY Start the search. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast. ÷ If search is started while the program type is “ NONE ”, it turns automatically into “ POP M ”. ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found, “NO PROG” is displayed, th[...]

45 Listening to radio broadcasts Note Note TO BAND INPUT When the receiver is tuned to a RDS EON station (a station at which the EON indicator lights up), this function lets you set th e receiver to automatically switch stations to receive news or traffic programs as they are broadcast. When the broadcast is over , the receiver returns to the origi[...]

46 Listening to radio broadcasts RDS TA/NEWS Wait for a reserved reception to start. To keep listening to a tuner station: Receive a station with which the “EON” and “RDS” indicators light. Leave the station with which the EON and RDS indicators light tuned in. The tuner stands by for the reception provided that the power is left ON. If the[...]

47 Listening to radio broadcasts[...]

48 Listening to radio broadcasts Dolby Digital (AC-3) The Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital (AC-3) program sources (such as Laserdisc software marked DIGITAL ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides even better sound quality, greater spa[...]

49 Listening to radio broadcasts TV * Optional in this mode. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater- like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ). This AV CONTROL CENTER is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder [...]

50 Ambience effects Select the LISTEN MODE. LISTEN MODE The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD or LD carrying the DTS mark. Dolby Digital (AC-3) can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the DIGITAL mark and Dolby Digital (AC-3) format digital broadcasts (etc.). Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo can be used when playing video,[...]

51 Ambience effects LISTEN MODE T o end surround play Main unit GRC (Select the icon) c To select the Circle surround mode: (Select the icon) 1 Select the Circle surround type. or (Select the icon) 1 Select the “Stereo” icon. GRC[...]

52 Ambience effects 1 PRO LOGIC 2 3 STEREO 3 CS CINEMA 4 CS MUSIC 5 ARENA 6 THEATER 7 JAZZ CLUB 8 STEREO 2 EFFECT LEVEL Adjust with keys and . Select the DSP surround mode. 1 Select DSP. ÷ The effects of adjustments are applied equally to sound fields 5 to 7 . ÷ Switching is not possible when the DVD 6ch INPUT is used. • Select the adjustment p[...]

53 Ambience effects Listen mode selection The switching is not available when the DVD 6ch INPUT is selected. • Surround play of digital input INPUT selector Input signal Listen mode 1 DTS 2 STEREO DVD (COAXIAL), CD (OPTICAL) DTS Dolby digital *1 PCM *1 1 DOLBY DIGITAL 2 PRO LOGIC 3 3 STEREO 4 STEREO Surround play of analog input INPUT selector In[...]

54 Timer operation Example: Adjustment to 8:15 CLOCK ÷ Press the CLOCK key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts to blink. ÷ If you make a mistake, restart from the beginning. ÷ To adjust correct time, press the CLOCK key at the same moment as a time announcement. MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL CLOCK CLOCK Clock adjustment [...]

55 Timer operation VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP TIMER MODE TIMER SET 1 Select the program timer mode. T imer operation Two 24-hour timer systems (TIMER 1, TIMER 2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works only once) are available. In each of TIMER 1 and TIMER 2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents [...]

56 Timer operation TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL Enter the On time (Minute). Enter the OFF time (Hour). Enter the OFF time (Minute). ÷ After entering the figure of “ hour ” with the procedure in step 5 , enter the figure of “ minute ” using the same procedure. ÷ If you make a mis[...]

57 Timer operation MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET TIMER MODE Make the desired reservation. 1 Select the mode. For timer playback Timer recording of broadcasts 1 Select “PLAY” (Each press alternates them.) PLAY : At the ON time,[...]

58 Timer operation ÷ The reserved contents will be displayed for 2 seconds per item. After this, the previous display content appears again. When timer operation is not required T o set the same timer program again Setting the number of minutes until the unit is put to standby mode. Sleep timer (Remote control only) Each press of the key switches [...]

59 Timer operation[...]

60 Important items Maintenance Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cl[...]

61 Sound is not output or the volume level is low. Standby LED blinks and sound is not output. Sound is not output from the surround speaker and/or center speaker, or their sound is very small. System control is not available when MD or TAPE 1 is selected. System control is not available when DVD or 6ch INPUT is selected. System control is impossib[...]

62 In case of difficulty Remote control unit ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle in between. ÷ The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. ÷ The source component to be operated does not contain the tape(s) or d[...]

63 Notes Notes Notes Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For C-V751 Audio section Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 1V) ...................................................................................... 0.01 % Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66) CD ............................................................[...]

For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number[...]