Kenwood NV-301 manual

COMP A CT HI-FI SYSTEM NV -SERIES NV -701/NV -301 INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. B60-4755-00 (EN)[...]

2 Preparation section Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ AC 120 V only Australia ............................................................. AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. .....................[...]

Preparation section 3 Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Preparation section Before applying power ............................... 2 Safety precautions ...................................... 2 Special features ................................................ 4 System connection .......[...]

4 Preparation section Special features Simple operation of numerous unit functions using MUL TI CONTROL setting mode The MULTI CONTROL setting mode gives you control of a number of unit operations including CD program playback and timer programming while using an easy to use menu format. 3-Disc carousel CD player Three discs can be set. You can enj[...]

Preparation section 5 System connection Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) RC-NV301 RC-NV301E (For NV-301) RC-NV701 RC-NV701E (For NV-701) Speaker cords NV -30 1 (2) NV -70 1 (6) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) AC plug adaptor (1) (Speaker cords are provided in the speaker package. Be sure to check that the correct [...]

6 Preparation section Connecting the speakers When connecting the speakers, be sure to keep in mind the following points regarding speaker connection. ÷ Never short-circuit the “+” and “–” speaker cords. ÷ If the left and right speaker connections or the “+” and “–” polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with uncle[...]

Preparation section 7 System connection Speaker placement in a multichannel home theater setup Front speakers: Place to the front left and right of the listening position at equal distances from both the unit and the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker: Place front and center. This speaker stabiliz[...]

8 Preparation section Connection with other components (optional or commercially-available equipment) CAUTION Note on Connection Connect the components as shown in the diagrams. Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until connections are complete. The rear panel configuration varies depending on the models (countries or area). Note Note Wh[...]

Preparation section 9 VCR, MD/CD recorder, or analog turntable (NV-701 only) When making connections to a VCR: ÷ For complete video connection, use commercially available video cables to make connections from the video output jack on the VCR to the VIDEO 1 PLAY IN jack, from the video input jack on the VCR to the VIDEO 1 output jack (located above[...]

10 Preparation section DVD player (NV-701 only) When making audio connections to a DVD player or similar component: ÷ For complete video connection, use commercially available video cables to make connections from the video output jack on the DVD player to the VIDEO 2 PLAY IN jack, and from the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to a TV or monitor. ÷ When ma[...]

Preparation section 11 Controls and indicators Main unit V O L U M E C O N T R O L HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM CD MUL TI CONTROL SET ENTER MENU DEMO DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE PHONES ST ANDBY ON/ST ANDBY TUNER T APE MD/DVD BAND changer ST ANDBY POWER VIDEO/6ch IN[...]

12 Preparation section Controls and indicators 1 Display # 2 TAPE ( ™ £ ) key • Press to select the cassette deck and start playback. 3 TUNER (BAND) key ⁄ Press to select the tuner and switch the receiving band. 4 CD ( 6 ) key § Press to select the CD input and start playback. 5 VOLUME CONTROL knob ¢ Use to adjust the volume. 6 SET ( ÷ ) [...]

Preparation section 13 Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. Controls and indicators 1 CD player indicators Indicate which disc trays contain discs, which disc is currently selected as well as play and pause indications. 2 MENU indicator The unit is in the MULTI[...]

14 Preparation section Remote control unit (RC-NV301 / RC-NV301E) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 1 DISC SELECTOR keys §¶ Use to select the disc for playback (or recording). 2 Numeric keys ¶ Used as number keys when the input is CD or TUNER. 3 MULTI [...]

Preparation section 15 Remote control unit (RC-NV701 / RC-NV701E) Controls and indicators The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. Functions listed in brackets [ ] can be set up to be used with the components you have connected to this unit. For more details, se[...]

16 Preparation section 7 MUTE key ∞ This is used to mute the sound temporarily. 8 POWER ( ) key ¢ 9 CD ( 6 ) key § 0 TUNER/BAND key ⁄ ! TAPE ( ™ £ ) key • @ MENU key * [MENU] Use to display the menu screen when using a DVD player, etc. # VIDEO/6ch IN key ¢ $ SET key *fi [RETURN] Use to return to a previous screen on DVD player menu scr[...]

Preparation section 17 Operation of the remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 3 Close the cover. ÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. 2 Insert batteries. Operation Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press the POWER ( ) key of the remote control unit to turn the power ON.[...]

18 Preparation section Operation of the MUL TI CONTROL setting mode The MULTI CONTROL keys make it possible to perform a number of functions in a simple procedure. When the MENU key is pressed, items appear in the display according to the MULTI CONTROL key operation, so you can select the desired mode more intuitively. You can also use the 4 / ¢ k[...]

Preparation section 19 This unit incorporates a clock function. It is necessary to set the correct time before using the timer functions. The time can be display ed only while the pow er is in standby . 1 Select “Clock Options”. 2 Select “Adjust T ime”. 3 Adjust the hour . 4 Adjust the minute. 5 Start the clock. Clock adjustment ÷ The time[...]

20 Preparation section Once you have completed setting up your speakers, make sure to complete the following speaker settings to obtain and enjoy the best possible surround sound possible from this system. 1 Select “Surround Options”. 2 Select “Speaker Selection”. 3 Set the size (or presence) of the speakers. 4 Complete and save the setting[...]

Preparation section 21 1 Select “Surround Options”. 2 Select “Speakers Distance”. 3 Set the distance to the speakers. Use the MUL TI CONTROL ke ys to set the distance and SET to proceed to the next setting. The speaker channels that the distance is being set for flash in the displa y . The following items can be selected by pressing the MUL[...]

22 Preparation section ÷ The test tone is output from all of the speakers in the system in the following order: ÷ While listening to the test tone, use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the volume levels of each channel when the channel name is displayed. The test tone continues to be output from the selected channel while adjustments are being ma[...]

Preparation section 23 1 Select “Surround Options”. 2 Select “Input Mode”. 3 Select the input. 4 Set the input mode. 5 Save the settings. Setting the audio for connected components (NV -701 only) The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “Speakers Distance” “Input Mode” “Speaker Selection?[...]

24 Basic section 1. Switching the power ON (OFF) Let’ s have sound ÷ The display shows a reference value. 2. Selecting the desired output When the power is ON, pressing the ON/STANDBY (POWER) key puts the unit in the standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up. Muting the sound temporarily (MUTE) Reproducing sound with enhanced bass (EX.BAS[...]

25 Basic section Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) When CD has been selected. ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled. Let's have sound Blinks ÷ Each press switches Exbass Mode on and off alternately. ÷ The Exbass Mode is switched off at factory se[...]

26 Basic section 1 1 2 2 Let's have sound 1 Open the tray. 2 Place discs. 3 Close the tray. 1. Load discs. CD Playback The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. 2. Start playback. TIME DISP. High-speed searc h in forw ard and reverse directions ( 1 / ¡ ) T o stop Pla yback ( 7 (stop)) Skipping tracks (MU[...]

27 Basic section Let's have sound The selected disc is indicated. Time display on the CD player (Remote control unit only) Each press of the TIME DISP. key switches the displayed time information. ÷ When the CD being played contains more than 30 tracks, the remaining time of tracks with numbers 31 and higher is displayed as “– –;– –[...]

28 Basic section ÷ If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired direction, press the TAPE ( 2 3 ) key to reverse the direction. ÷ Normal (TYPE ) or high (TYPE ) tape selection is set automatically. ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. ÷ Close the door securely. Reverse mode indication Lights up when a tape is present in the cassett[...]

29 Basic section The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “One Way” : Pl ay b ac k s t op s a f te r ha vi n g played one side of tape. “ ” lights in the display. “Reverse” : P l ay b ac k s t op s af te r ha v in g played both sides of tape in a deck. “ ” lights in the dis- play. “Endless[...]

30 Basic section A tip for the use of the tape counter The tape counter is set to “0000” when a cassette tape is loaded. In case you want to interrupt recording (playback) in the middle of the tape, the counter read- ing will be helpful as a reference for locating the same location when continuing the recording (playback) the next time. The tap[...]

31 Basic section 1 1 3 3 2 2 1. Select the broadcast band. Receiving broadcast stations One-by-one presetting (ENTER) Each press changes the band. It is also possible to receive stations by one-touch operations. 2. Select the tuning mode. When the TUNER key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically and tuned to the last received frequ[...]

32 Basic section Let's have sound Collective presetting of stations (Auto memory) Keep the TUNER (BAND) key depressed for about 2 seconds. (Main unit only) ÷ With models that have RDS functions (U.K. and Europe models only), only FM stations are preset using the Auto Memory function. To preset AM (MW/ LW) stations, please follow the procedure[...]

33 Basic section Let's have sound CHANNEL SP A CE freq. Area 1 2 U.S.A., Canada and South American countries Other countries FM : 100 kHz AM : 10 kHz FM : 50 kHz AM : 9 kHz The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not ma[...]

34 Basic section 1. Load a cassette tape. 2. Select the tape transport direction. Let's record Recording onto a tape 1 Open the cassette holder. 2 Insert a tape top end first with the side you want to record on the top. 3 Close the holder. 1 Select the TAPE input by press- ing the TAPE key. 2 Press the TAPE key so that the desired direction in[...]

35 Basic section 4. Select the source to be recorded. (Except for T APE input) The input source component to be recorded should be displayed. ÷ If a disc has already been loaded when the CD input is selected, it starts to play automatically. In this case, press the 7 (stop) key to stop it. ÷ When you select VIDEO/6ch IN (NV-701 only) or MD/DVD (N[...]

36 Basic section Tips in CD recording When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the cassette deck recording can be started at the same time as the CD starts to be played (synchronous re- cording function). 1 Set the CD player in pause mode. 2 Select the track to be recorded with the MULTI [...]

Application section 37 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Special playback options for CD Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 steps) Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 Select “CD Program Play”. 3 Enter track numbers in the order you [...]

38 Application section Special playback options for CD 1 Select “CD Program Play”. 2 Press the MENU key. ÷ Press the MULTI CONTROL keys during program playback to go to the previous or next programmed track. ÷ When the left MULTI CONTROL key is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning. 4 Start pro[...]

Application section 39 Select the “CD” input. Repeated playback Desir ed titles or discs can be pla yed bac k repeat edly . Please note that repeat playback of a single track, single disc, or all discs is not possible during programmed playback. If the PGM indicator is lit in the display, perform the procedure on page 38 to cancel the program p[...]

40 Application section Special playback options for CD To repeat all discs 1 Select the disc to be played first. 2 Select “All Discs Repeat”. T o stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the repeat mode is switched off. ÷ The repeat mode can also be canceled by pressing the 7 (stop) key. Lights (Remote control unit only) Pr[...]

Application section 41 Special playback options for CD Random playback Select the “CD” input. Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 “One Disc Random” Random play of one disc 2 “All Discs Random” Random play of all discs 3 “Random off” (Normal playback) As the titles are selected randomly each time, the music can be enjoy[...]

42 Application section RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the br oadcast signal. T uners and receiv ers designed for RDS r eception can extract the inf or mation fr om the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name. R.D.S. (Radio Data S[...]

Application section 43 To select using the 4 ¢ keys The 4 ¢ keys can be used to select one of the 29 program types by displaying them in sequence. Press and hold the key and release it when the desired program type appears. Progr am T ype Name R.D.S. By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches[...]

44 Application section Repeat steps 1 , 2 ,and 3 . When searching for a Rock Music broadcast When a station is received. T o change to a different program type : Display while the tuner is searching. Blinks ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found, “No Program” is displayed (blinking)[...]

Application section 45 Selection of a recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible to suit different situations. Convenient CD recording ÷ Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. ÷ When an edit recording type is selected, random and repeat playback is automatically canceled. Recording only the des[...]

46 Application section Recording preparations are required. › (Steps 1 to 3 ) During CD playback, any track can be selected immediately for recording. 1 Play a CD. 2 Select “Recording Options”. 3 Select “CD One T rack Recording”. 4 Start recording. T o end recording in the middle Recording only the desired track (CD ONE TRACK RECORDING) C[...]

Application section 47 Recording preparations are required. › (Steps 1 to 4 ) 1 Select “Recording Options”. 2 Select “CD Direct Recording”. 3 Select the disc. 4 Start recording. Recording an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING) Perform the following operation while the CD player is in play or stop mode to start recording at the same time as th[...]

48 Application section Recording preparations are required. › (Steps 1 to 4 ) Recording programmed tracks (CD PROGRAM RECORDING) Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CDs in the order you want and record the programmed playback onto tape. Convenient CD recording When effects are applied to the sound, the effect applied to the sound can be re- c[...]

Application section 49 Convenient CD recording Recording preparations are required. › (Steps 1 to 4 ) Recording digital sound tracks (DIGIT AL SOURCE RECORDING) (NV-701 only) When a multichannel digital source is input from an externally connected component such as a DVD, the sound track can be recorded as a stereo mix. When effects are applied t[...]

50 Application section Effective sound adjustment 1 Select “Audio Options”. 2 Select “Balance”. 3 Adjust. 4 Save the setting. Shifts the balance to the right Shifts the balance to the left The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “Exbass Mode” (NV-301 only) “Listen Mode” (NV-701 only) “Bal[...]

Application section 51 The input level from an external component connected to the MD/DVD (NV-301) or VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 (NV- 701) jacks, such as an MD/CD recorder, DVD player, VCR, or analog turntable can be adjusted as desired. Adjust so that the volume of the input source sounds at an equivalent level to the CD . Input level adjustment 1 Select the[...]

52 Application section Listening to music with the desired sound (NV -701 only) This unit is compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio formats. When playing back a source that is recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS, you can enjoy cinematic quality surround sound. Y ou can also select a DSP (Digital Soundfield Pr ocessor) to[...]

Application section 53 Front speaker Subwoofer Center speaker Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not have surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve[...]

54 Application section Surround play (NV -701 only) The DTS mode can be used only with CD , D VD or LD media car rying the DTS mar k. DOLB Y DIGIT AL can be used when playing D VD or LD softw ar e bear ing the mark and when playing DOLB Y DIGIT AL (AC-3) format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing v[...]

Application section 55 1 Select “Audio Options”. 2 Select “SW level”. 3 Adjust. 4 Save the setting. Increases the level Decreases the level The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “Exbass Mode” (NV-301 only) “Listen Mode” (NV-701 only) “Balance” “Tone Control” “Input level” “S[...]

56 Application section Remote operation of other components (NV -701 only) Refer to the setup codes to determine the correct manufacturer's code for the component. Except for U.K. and Europe ´ For U.K. and Europe ‰ ÷ The codes and controllable components may differ de- pending on the model and region where this unit is operated. Verify the[...]

Application section 57 Key functions when operating other components (NV -701 only) Depending on the component, not all functions may be a vailable as sho wn belo w . TV operations VCR operations Volume Mute Channel selection VIDEO SEL TV SEL QUIT TV operation Numeric buttons ENTER TV POWER Input selection Channel selection VIDEO SEL Input selectio[...]

58 Application section Cable operations (For U.S.A.) DSS operations (For U.S.A.) Channel selection QUIT DSS operation Numeric buttons DSS receiver POWER Cursor control MENU ENTER Volume Channel selection QUIT Cable operation Numeric buttons Cable box POWER Cursor control MENU ENTER OSD CD-R CABLE 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 +10 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 +10 ENTER VOLU[...]

Application section 59 Set the clock before setting the timer . ( Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. T imer operation Sleep timer The power is turned to standby mode automatically after a specified time period has elapsed. Timer progr amming Timer pla yback : Plays (or receives) the selected source during a set time range. Use AI timer p[...]

60 Application section T imer programming 1 Make preparations for playback (recording). ÷ When the timer function is used for timer recording of an input source, the speakers do not output the audio even after the unit is turned on by the timer. Playing or recording the auxiliary input source Make preparations for record- ing. › Make timer setti[...]

Application section 61 Set the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched off automatically by the Auto Power Save function. 1 Select “Clock Options”. 2 Select “Auto Power Save”. ÷ The auto power save operation does not o[...]

62 Application section For timer recording 1 Select the input source. Select the recorded input source. 2 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above). Select the preset station number + “Press “ENTER” to save” is scrolled in the display 8 Complete the setup and save the settings. 9 Put the unit in standby mode. Set the [...]

63 Knowledge section Setup Codes (RC-NV701) (Except for U.K. and Europe) Use the codes on this page to set up the remote control unit to operate your other components. T V BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER SONY 101 GE/RCA 102 RCA 103,104,105,106,117 ZENITH 107, 108 MAGNAVOX 109 SHARP 110 PANASONIC 111, 112, 122 SAMSUNG 109 JVC 113 HITACHI 114, 115 PIONEER [...]

64 Knowledge section Setup Codes (RC-NV701E) (For U.K. and Europe) Use the codes on this page to set up the remote control unit to operate your other components. T V BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER BLAUPANKT 401 GRUNDIG 402 MIVER 401 NOKIA 403 NORDMENDE 404, 405 PHILIPS 406 SABA 404, 407 SCHNEIDER 408 TELEFUNKEN 407, 409, 410 THOMSON 411 AKAI 408 FENNER [...]

65 Knowledge section Maintenance Cotton swab Tape guides Pinch roller Head Capstan Cleaning the head section There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to subject them to unnecessary shock. Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best conditi[...]

66 Knowledge section Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab) After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally. For B side For A side To store cassette tapes Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sunlight, or near equipme[...]

67 Knowledge section SET In case of difficulty What seems t o be a malfunction is not alwa ys so. Befor e calling for service, chec k the follo wing table according to the symptom of your trouble. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet then, while holding the SET ( ¶ ) key depressed, plug the power cord again. ÷ Please note that resetting th[...]

68 Knowledge section In case of difficulty ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ A nonrecorded tape is played. ÷ The cassette holder is not closed com- pletely. ÷ The operation key is pressed immedi- ately after closing the cassette holder. ÷ The operation key is pressed in less than 4 seconds after tu[...]

69 Knowledge section In case of difficulty ÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte- nance” . ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Demagnetize the head referring to “Maintenance” . ÷ Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV. ÷ Switch on the Tape Equalizer. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte- nance[...]

70 Knowledge section Remedy Symptom Cause General Remote control operation is not possible. ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control is too far away from the system, the controlling angle is deviated or there is an obstacle in between. ÷ There is no tape or CD set in the component to be played. ÷ An attempt is made to play the cas- sette[...]

71 Knowledge section Specifications Notes Notes Notes 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less). [ Amplifier section ] Continuous rated power output during STEREO operation (F[...]

72 Knowledge section Specifications [ Amplifier section ] Continuous rated power output during STEREO operation (FTC) (Front channels only) (For U.S.A.,Canada, and U.S. military) 50 watts per channel minimum RMS, all channels driven, at 6 Ω from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.9 % t otal harmonic dist ortion. (U.K. and Europe) 1 kHz, 0.7 %[...]

73 Knowledge section Speakers [ Front Speakers ] Enclosure ........................................ P assive radiat or , floor type (magnetically shielded) Speaker configuration W oo f er ........................... 120 mm (5 in.), paper cone type T wee ter ............................. 50 mm (2 in.), paper cone type Passive radiator ..............[...]

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For your records Record the serial number , found on the bac k of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided belo w . Ref er to the model and serial num- bers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number This instruction manual is used to describe multiple[...]