Kenwood XD-DV9 manual

XD-DV9 D VD COMP A CT HIFI SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-4900-08 (T/M/X) OC 00/03 DIGITAL VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPACT[...]

2 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO VER (OR BA CK). NO USER-SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE, REFER SER- VICING TO QU ALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARR OWHEAD S YMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILA TERAL TRI- ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULA TED “D A[...]

3 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Introduction Unpacking 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 dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipp[...]

4 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 10. Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. 1 1 . Lightning – For[...]

5 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 2 Before applying power ..................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................................................. 2 Accessories ................[...]

6 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is used to play back DVD discs, it can only play the DVD discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player. The region code for this player is described on the rear[...]

7 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Major Countries & Areas Japan, Taiwan, Korea, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc. China, North Korea, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Singapore, etc. France, Eastern Europe Note Note The video signals used to display TV pictures and video disc pictures are mainly based on two types o[...]

8 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Discs information The system using this unit does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts. Video + Audio Audio Contents Played sides Disc size One side only One side only Max. 20 min., digital Max. 74 min., dig[...]

9 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Handling of discs and tapes Label side Playing side Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become at- tached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner . Storage When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remov[...]

10 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) System Connections Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are com- pleted. Mak e connections as shown belo w . When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Caution Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be bl[...]

11 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) System Connections Connection of the front speakers OUT AUX AM ANT FM 75 Ω AC 110-120V AC 220-240V IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO PRE OUT WOOFER SUPER (4 Ω ) SURROUND (4 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT (6 Ω) AC 110-120V AC 220-240V ANTENNA R L R R L L +– + + – – FRONT 6 Ω L + – – R + - +[...]

12 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) OUT AUX AM ANT FM 75 Ω AC 110-120V AC 220-240V IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO (4 Ω ) SURROUND (4 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT (6 Ω) AC 110-120V AC 220-240V ANTENNA R L R R L L +– + + – – DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUX IN R L System Connections OUT AUX AM ANT FM 75 Ω AC 1[...]

13 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Controls and indicators V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE ON/ST ANDBY MIC MIC VOL. DISC SELECTOR LISTEN MODE EX.BASS T APE A/B REV .MODE REC/ARM DVD/CD ST ANDBY TIMER T APE TUNER VIDEO/MD STOP DOLBY DIGIT AL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO EX.BASS DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 ` 7 BAND AUX 1 2 3[...]

14 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Controls and indicators T APE B T APE A PHONES DSP/EQ ENTER DUBBING TIMER/CLOCK DEMO TUNING MODE PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN ) ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ • ) PHONES jack & ¡ Cassette holder ( TAPE A ) ° Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape. ™ TUNING MODE key › £ DEMO key[...]

15 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) POWER 12 3 45 6 78 0 A/B DISPLAY MUTE AUDIO TOP MENU ANGLE MENU LISTEN MODE RETURN T APE DISC SKIP P .CALL TUNING VOLUME TUNER T APE DVD/CD BAND ENTER 9 4¢  1¡  7 6 ` – + TIMER/CLOCK SLEEP DSP/EQ SET UP REVERSE MODE EX.BASS DUBBING CLEAR RDS DISP . BOOK MARK PTY STEP ZOOM SUB TITLE VIDEO/MD REPEAT A-B PR[...]

16 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off. Switching the power ON. Press the TIMER/CLOCK key . Select “ADJUST TIME”, then press the ENTER key . Enter the figure of hour . ÷ When operating remot[...]

17 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Let's put out some sound Basic use method Selecting the desired input V olume adjustment 1 2 Muting the sound temporarily Listening through headphone DVD/CD T APE TUNER VIDEO/MD 6 ` BAND AUX V O L U M E C O N T R O L TUNER T APE DVD/CD BAND 6 ` VOLUME – + REMOTE MAIN UNIT REMOTE MAIN UNIT To decrease To inc[...]

18 Preparations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Changing the T one Extra Bass 1 EX-BASS ON 2 EX-BASS OFF Press the EX. BASS key Selecting the desired T one 1 CLASSIC 2 ROCK 3 POP 4 CINEMA 5 HALL 6 DISCO 7 EFFECT OFF Press the DSP/EQ key REMOTE EX.BASS EX.BASS MAIN UNIT REMOTE MAIN UNIT DSP/EQ DSP/EQ V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L TAPE B TAPE [...]

19 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Playback of discs Open the tray and place a disc 1 2 ÷ The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. DVD CD VCD T o pause playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the disc alternately. ÷ With some VCD discs, return to the menu screen is done with Pause at the time of P.B.C. ON. DV[...]

20 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Using the Display function DVD When playing a DVD 1 During playback, press the DISPLAY key on the remote. DISPLA Y T: 5 01 ∞ C: 5 03 ∞ TIME 0:05:32 ENTER Title number display Chapter number display Time display ÷ Use the cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) key to select a title or a chapter number display. Use the curs[...]

21 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) DVD When playing a DVD Repeat Playback You can repeatedly playback to favorite track, title chapter or the entire disc. REPEA T When press the REPEAT key once display the current status. Each press switches the repeat mode. 1 “REPEAT : CHAPTER” (“RPT.” lit) Repeat the chapter currently playing. 2 “REPEAT :[...]

22 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) DVD When playing a DVD Program playback in a specific order Program playback lets you set up a specific order for playback of titles, chapters or tracks on disc only. This function works in stop mode only. (up to 20 titles, chapters or tracks) 1 In stop mode, press the PGM/ RANDOM key. 2 Use the cursor left/right ( [...]

23 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) CD VCD When playing a CD or VCD 1 In stop mode, press the PGM/ RANDOM key. PGM / RANDOM PROGRAM 2 3 RANDOM RETURN ENTER -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 23 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 TRACKS PROGRAM ORDER CLEAR LAST TRACK CLEAR ALL TRACKS PRESS PLA Y TO ST ART RETURN ENTER[...]

24 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) VCD Using the Disc V iew function Track View function The start of each track on the disc is shown. Index View function The presently played track is divided into 9 equal parts. These parts are shown in sequence as split display on the screen. 1 Press the TOP MENU key while the VCD is playing. TOP MENU 2 Use the cur[...]

25 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Playback of discs DVD CD VCD Selecting Audio Using the AUDIO key When a DVD disc contains recording of voices in multiple languages, the languages can be switched during playback. If a menu is encoded on the disc, you can also select by using the MENU key. When playing DVD 1 During playback, press the AUDIO key on t[...]

26 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) DVD Selecting the Subtitle language Using the SUBTITLE key When a DVD disc contains recording of subtitles in multiple languages, the languages can be switched during playback. If a menu is encoded on the disc, you can also select by using the MENU key. Using the *MENU key 1 During playback, press the SUBTITLE key o[...]

27 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE key on the re- mote. 2 Use the cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key to select the desired screen angle. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Use the cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) key to determine whether or not the ANGLE mark will be displayed. ANGLE ENTER ANGLE : 5 5/6 ∞ MARK : 2 ON 3 E[...]

28 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) 1 During playback, press the BOOK- MARK key on the remote. 2 Use the cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) key to move to the desired bookmark icon. 3 When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER key. The icon will change to a number (1, 2 or 3). 4 Press the BOOKMARK key to turn off the display. ENTER DVD VCD Us[...]

29 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Using the setup menu Setup menu function The Setup menu lets you customize your XD-DV9 Player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the unit to the type of television screen you have (i.e. Widescreen) Press the SET UP key on the remote in the DISC stop mode 1 SE[...]

30 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) 1 Press the SETUP key in the DISC stop mode. If you set the PLAYER MENU, DISC MENU, AUDIO AND SUBTITLE language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Setting up the language features SET UP 2 Press the cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key on the remote to select the PLAY MENU. 3 Press the[...]

31 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Setting up the language features (continued) 1 Press the SETUP key in the DISC stop mode SET UP 2 Press the cu r so r up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key on the remote to select the AUDIO 3 Press the ENTER key ENTER SETUP MENU 1 PLA YER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO ENGLISH 4 SUBTITLE ENGLISH 5 P ARENT AL UNLOCKED 6 [...]

32 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) The Parental level function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating level on a disc. Setting up the parental level Setting the Password 1 Press the SETUP key in the DISC stop mode SET UP 2 Press the[...]

33 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) SET UP Setting up display options 1 Press the SETUP key in the DISC stop mode. 2 Press the cu r so r up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key to select the DISPLAY OP- TIONS, then p ress the ENTER key. SETUP MENU 1 PLA YER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO ENGLISH 4 SUBTITLE ENGLISH 5 P ARENT AL UNLOCKED 6 AUDIO OPTION 7 DISP[...]

34 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch opera- tions by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically. Select the TUNER input 1 REMOTE MAIN UNIT TUNER BAND TUNER BAND Select the broadcast band 2 Each pres[...]

35 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Receiving broadcast station You can store up to : 25 FM stations, 8 MW stations and 7 LW stations (for U.K. only), or 25 FM stations and 15 AM stations (for other countries) Select a station › 1 V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L TAPE B TAPE A LISTEN MODE EX.BASS DSP/EQ MUL TI CONTROL ENTER ENTER P [...]

36 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Receiving broadcast station 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). PS (Program Service Name) Display : When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automati-[...]

37 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) RDS Program types Pop Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Music EASY M Light Classical Music LIGHT M Serious Classical Music CLASSICS Other Music OTHER M W eather WEA THER Finance FINANCE Children’ s programs CHILDREN Social aff airs SOCIAL Religion RELIGION Phone in PHONE IN T ra ve l TRA VEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz [...]

38 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Playback of tapes Load a cassette tape Select T APE A or T APE B 2 3 Select reverse mode 4 V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L LISTEN MODE EX.BASS DSP/EQ TA P E B T A P E A A A REMOTE MAIN UNIT T APE ` T APE ` 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape 3 close the door. ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. ÷ Cl[...]

39 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Recording (T APE B only) Select reveres mode 1 V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L LISTEN MODE EX.BASS DSP/EQ TAPE B T A P E A A 1 Open the door. Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape 2 Insert a tape. 3 close the door. 4 Select TAPE B ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. ÷ Close the [...]

40 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Load the cassette tapes 2 V O L U M E C O N T R O L M U L T I C O N T R O L TAPE B TAPE A LISTEN MODE EX.BASS DSP/EQ REV .MODE REVERSE MODE T APE A/B T APE( 23 ) STOP( 7 ) T APE A/B T APE B T APE A REC/ARM Recording (T APE B only) T ape dubbing operation Load the tape to be played in TAPE A and the tape to be record[...]

41 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) SET UP CLEAR BOOK MARK ECHO MODE KARAOKE PRO LOGIC SET UP Enjoying karaoke singing (only for some areas) Start playback Software with which this function is avail- able: DVD VCD CD Load a disc 1 OPEN/CLOSE Connect a microphone 2 MIC MIC VOL. Switch karaoke mode to on 3 1 Press the KARAOKE key 2 Use the cursor up/dow[...]

42 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Convenient features for karaoke singing VOCAL F ADER function Muting the vocal part of a karaoke disc 1 Press the MODE key twice. 1 “KEY CON” display 2 “VOCAL FADER” “GUIDE MELODY” display. 3 Turn off the display. VOCAL F ADER : OFF GUIDE MELODY : OFF 5∞ 23 2 Use the cursor up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key t[...]

43 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Controlling the key of the music (KEY CON) This feature allows to transpose the key of the music according to the key of the singer’s voice. Reserving the song to sing along (REQUEST function) Convenient features for karaoke singing (continued) 1 Press MODE key. 1 “KEY CON” display 2 “VOCAL FADER” “GUIDE[...]

44 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Setting up surround mode What are surround modes? You can experience true home-theater sound with your Kenwood XD-DV9. This system incorporates several listen modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. Each produces multiple channels of surround-sound, but each does it differently.[...]

45 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) SET UP Setting up audio options 2 Press the SET UP key. 3 Press the cu rs o r up/down ( 5 / ∞ ) key to select the AUDIO OPTIONS, th e n press the ENTER key. SETUP MENU 1 PLA YER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO ENGLISH 4 SUBTITLE ENGLISH 5 P ARENT AL UNLOCKED 6 AUDIO OPTION 7 DISPLA Y OPTIONS RETURN ENTER [...]

46 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) SPEAKER SETUP function L R C SW SL SR Front speaker Front speaker Super woofer (optional) Center speaker Surround speaker Positioning the speakers To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with this SURROUND SOUND system, it is important to position the speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find [...]

47 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) SPEAKER SETUP function (continued) L SL SR R C S W Df Dc (A) (B) Ds When [Delay time setting] is selected The ideal listening position for 6-channel surround playback is the point at equal distance from all speak- ers. By setting the delay time for the center and surround speakers, this item realizes the ideal liste[...]

48 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Dolby Pro Logic Set up 1 Confirm that the Dolby Digital indicator is not lit. 2 Press the LISTEN MODE key and light up "PRO LOGIC" or "3 STEREO". LISTEN MODE 3 Press the PRO LOGIC SET UP key. PRO LOGIC SET UP 4 Use the cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) key to select the center speaker size, then press [...]

49 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) Dolby Pro Logic Set up (continued) 7 Use the cursor left/right ( 2 / 3 ) key to select the CHANNEL LEVEL (“T- TONE OFF” or “T-TONE ON”) ENTER Each press switches the mode. 1 “T-TONE OFF” 2 “T-TONE ON” 1 “TEST L”: front left speaker 2 “TEST C”: center speaker 3 “TEST R”: front right speake[...]

50 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) T imer function Adjust the clock before setting the timer Sleep timer Sleep timer (SLEEP) : The unit is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer playback: At the set ON time, the power is switched on and playback of the source set in advance starts. The power is switched off at the set [...]

51 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) T imer function 1 Switching the power ON. TIMER/CLOCK 2 Press the TIMER/CLOCK key. ON/ST ANDBY 3 Select “TIMER PLAY”, then press the ENTER key. M U L T I C O N T R O L ENTER The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. 1 “SLEEP TIMER” 2 “ADJUST TIME” 3 “TIMER PLAY” 4 “[...]

52 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) 9 Select the broadcast station (only when tuner is selected above) M U L T I C O N T R O L ENTER ST . AUTO MHz A 1 2 3 Blinks ENTER 1 Switching the power ON. TIMER/CLOCK 2 Press the TIMER/CLOCK key. ON/ST ANDBY 3 Select “TIMER RECORDING”, then press the ENTER key. M U L T I C O N T R O L ENTER The following item[...]

53 Operations XD-DV9 (EN/T ,M,X) 5 Select OFF time. M U L T I C O N T R O L ENTER ÷ Enter the figure of hour, then press the ENTER key and enter the figure of minute. ÷ Press the ENTER key. 7 Select the input source. M U L T I C O N T R O L ENTER The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. (For U.K.) 1 “FM” 2 ?[...]

54 Knowledge Important items Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following: 1.Open the cassette holder. 2.Using a cotton swab [...]

55 Knowledge What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external fact[...]

56 Knowledge Remedy Cause Symptom ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Play a recorded tape. ÷ Close the holder completely. ÷ Insert a tape. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Reverse the tape insertion orientation. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Demagnetize the head referring t[...]

57 Knowledge ÷ Load a disc and press the play ( 6 ) key. ÷ Turn the disc over and properly place it on the disc tray. ÷ Turn on the TV. ÷ Properly reconnect the connection cords. ÷ This is not a malfunction. ÷ Set the sound volume to an appropriate level. ÷ Press the play ( 6 ) key to resume normal playback mode. ÷ Separate this unit as far[...]

58 Knowledge ÷ A viewing restriction (Parental level) has been set for the disc. ÷ You have forgotten the viewing restriction (Parental) password. ÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of the selected voice or sub- title language. ÷ The function for displaying message on the TV screen is set to off. ÷ The menu language fun[...]

59 Knowledge Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] [for Europe and U.K.] Rated output power during STEREO operation (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T .H.D. at 6 Ω .................................... 68 W + 68 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation Fr ont (1 kHz, 1 0 % T .H.D. at 6 Ω) ................................. 80 W + 80 W Cent e[...]

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 . Re- fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number[...]