Kenwood Z910DVD[K] Instruction Manual

Kenwood Z910DVD[K] Instruction Manual

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Z910DVD
Z910DVD
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
DVD-RECEIVER
[K]
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
[R]
This player has been designed to play back the DVD soft-
ware which has been encoded for specific region areas. It
cannot play back the DVD software encoded for other
region areas than the region areas for which it has been
designed.
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the
best performance from your new DVD-receiver.
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 KENWOOD dealer for information or service on
the product.
Model Z910DVD Serial number
© B64-2064-00 (K/R)(TKR)

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  • Page 1 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 KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10.Delay Time for the Centre Speaker ...27 11.Phase for Sub Woofer Output...27 12.Storing Your Setting of the Crossover network/Delay time...27 Surround Processor Control Setting...27 1.Recalling the kenwood Preset Sound .27 2.Parametric Equalizer...28 3.Storing Your Setting of the Parametric Equalizer ...28 4.Selecting the Position Mode ...28 5.Using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC...28...
  • Page 3: Warning

    KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected. 2CAUTION You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
  • Page 5 NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate...
  • Page 6: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs Playing a Disc that is dirty, scratched or warped can cause the sound to skip and the unit to operate incorrectly, resulting in worsened sound quality. Take the following precautions to prevent your Discs from getting scratched or damaged. Handling Discs •...
  • Page 7 Do Not Load CD Accessories in Slot Do not use commercially available CD accessories that can be loaded into the disc slot, such as stabilisers, protective sheets, or CD cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to malfunction. Removing the Disc Only remove the disc from the machine in a horizontal direction, holding it flat..
  • Page 8: Before Use

    Before Use This player has been designed to play back the DVD software which has been encoded for specific region areas. It cannot play back the DVD software encoded for other region areas than the region areas for which it has been designed.
  • Page 9 playback only, while some are P.B.C.-compatible and are capable of various special playback control operations. This player can play both of these VCDs. MPEG: Moving Picture Expert Group (DVD, VCD) This is an international standard for digital video and audio compression and decompression in media.
  • Page 10: General Features

    General features Release button XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP LOUD indicator Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 14) to "... + Function indicator". Power Turning on the power: SRC/ Press the SRC (source) button. PWR OFF ¢...
  • Page 11: Attenuator

    Attenuator This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly. Turning Attenuator On/Off: Press the ATT button to switch the attenuator on and off. When the attenuator is off, the volume returns to the original level. NOTE Turning the volume up, or turning it all the way down deactivates the attenuator function.
  • Page 12: Switching Display Mode

    General features Switching Display Mode You can select the display mode of this unit. Changing the Display Mode: Each time you press the DISP button, the display mode switches as follows: "Display Type A" Divide the display into the upper and lower parts to separately provide different information.
  • Page 13 name function (page 48). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible. • If you try to display the name of a disc that does not have one, "NO NAME" is displayed instead. • When there is an attempt to display the title of a disc for which the disc title/track title has not been recorded, "NO TEXT"...
  • Page 14: Switching The Lower Part Display

    General features Switching the Lower Part Display This function switches the type of information on the lower part display when the display mode is "Display Type A". Press the S.A button to enter the display control mode. Each time you press the FM or AM button, the lower part display changes as follows: In Tuner mode: Spectrum Analyzer + Clock...
  • Page 15: Switching Full-Screen Display

    Press the S.A button to end the display control mode. NOTE • For display mode selection, see "Switching display mode" (page 12). • If the display mode is set to "Display Type B", you can turn on or turn off the clock. •...
  • Page 16: Switching Display During The Standby Mode

    General features Switching Display during the Standby mode This function switches the type of information on the display in standby mode. Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the standby mode. "ALL OFF" is displayed when the standby mode is selected. Each time you press the S.A button, the display changes as follows: Demonstration (This is not available with the display mode set...
  • Page 17: Audio Effect Control Features

    2CAUTION Do not set the right side of the faceplate in the faceplate bracket first, when reattaching the faceplate. Doing so may cause the connector on the faceplate bracket to malfunction. Press the right side of the faceplate until it locks. Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is not connected>...
  • Page 18: System Q

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is not connected> System Q You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Switching the Preset Sound Setting: Each time you press the Q button, the preset sound setting switches as follows: User memory* Flat (Default setting)
  • Page 19: Audio Control Setting

    Audio Control Setting: Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change.
  • Page 20: Middle Centre Frequency

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is not connected> 5.Middle Center Frequency Adjust the center frequency of the middle. Display and setting: "MID FRQ" : 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 kHz. 6.Middle Level Adjust the middle level. Display and setting: "MID"...
  • Page 21: Volume Offset

    13.Volume Offset Set the sound level of the each source selected by adjusting the level difference between the basic sound level and the required level. Display and setting: "Volume Offset" : - 8 – ± 0 Crossover Network Control Setting: Adjust various parameters of sound quality.
  • Page 22: High-Pass Filter Frequency For Rear Output

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is not connected> 2.High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear Output Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter for rear output. Display and setting: "REAR HPF" : THROUGH / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz NOTE You can separately set the high-pass filter for front and rear...
  • Page 23: Dual Zone System

    <When the KDS-P901 is connected> AUD/Q XOVER DISP NAME.S XOVER #1-6 Selecting mode Dual Zone System The following operation allows separate sound sources to control the output of the front and rear speakers. ¢ Setting the Dual Zone function: Press the S.A button for at least one second to enter the Dual Zone System setup mode.
  • Page 24: Audio Control Setting

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is connected> Audio Control Setting: Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the AUD button for at least one second to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change.
  • Page 25: Crossover Network Control Setting

    Crossover Network Control Setting: Adjust various parameters of sound quality. Press the XOVER button for at least one second to enter the control mode. Selecting mode Press either the FM or AM button. Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment mode will change.
  • Page 26: The Rear Right Speaker

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is connected> 5.Delay Time for the Rear Right Speaker Adjust the delay time for rear right output. Display and setting: "R-R DTA" : 0.0feet/0.5feet/1.0feet/1.5feet/2.0feet/2.5feet/ 3.0feet/3.5feet/4.0feet/4.5feet/5.0feet/5.5feet/ 6.0feet/6.5feet/7.0feet/7.5feet/8.0feet/8.5feet/ 9.0feet/9.5feet/10.0feet/11.0feet/12.0feet/13.0feet/ 14.0feet/15.0feet/16.0feet/17.0feet/18.0feet/ 19.0feet/20.0feet NOTE You cannot operate when the “Multi CH“ is set to “3/0“ or “2/0“ ( page 29 ) <When playing with multi-channels>.
  • Page 27: Delay Time For The Centre Speaker

    Press the Q button to end the control mode. NOTE When the Noise sequencer is turned ON, only item 10 can be adjusted. 1.Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound You can recall the best audio setting preset for different types of the music. Display and Setting: “FLAT“...
  • Page 28: Parametric Equalizer

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is connected> 2.Parametric Equalizer Each time you press the FM or AM button, the adjustment mode will be switched as follows: "BAND- " / "BAND- " / "BAND- " / "BAND- 1 Gain "...
  • Page 29: Selecting The Acoustic Image

    6.Selecting the Acoustic Image Display and Setting: "Bi Phantom ON" / "Bi Phantom OFF" NOTE • You cannot operate when “Dolby PL“ is set to “OFF”. • Not available during the Dual zone system is on. • You cannot operate when Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround or DTS 5.1ch surround DVD and DTS-CD are being played.
  • Page 30: Setting The Channel Balance

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is connected> 10.Setting the Channel Balance This item allows you to adjust the output level of each channels of speaker using the built-in test signal.The output level must be adjusted from the listening position.The factory setup is “0 dB”...
  • Page 31: Tuning

    Tuner features XOVER DISP NAME.S NAME.S #1-6 Band display Preset station number Frequency ST indicator Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 14) to "... + Function indicator." Tuning You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual.
  • Page 32: Direct Access Tuning

    Tuner features Direct Access Tuning Function of remote control) When you know the frequency of the station that you want to listen to, you can input it directly for quick access. Select the band by pressing the FM or AM button. Press the DIRECT button.
  • Page 33: Station Name Preset (Snps)

    Station Name Preset (SNPS) You can assign names to radio stations with the Station Preset Memory. Up to 32 FM stations and 16 AM stations can be assigned names. Adjust the frequency to the station whose name you want to enter.
  • Page 34 DVD/VCD/CD control features Release button XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP Play indicator Disc mode Title number Chapter number IN indicator Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 14) to "... + Function indicator". ¢...
  • Page 35: Playing Dvds/Vcds/Cds

    Playing DVDs/VCDs/CDs Playing DVDs/VCDs/CDs: A press of the release button causes the faceplate to drop to the front, thereby exposing the DISC slot. Holding the DISC with the labelled side facing up, insert it in the slot. The DISC will start playing. Push back the faceplate with your hand until it locks.
  • Page 36: Chapter Search

    DVD/VCD/CD control features Chapter Search (DVD) Search forwards or backwards through the chapters on the disc until you reach the one that you want to look to. Making a Forward Chapter Search: Press the ¢ button once to fast forward to the next chapter, twice to fast forward to the chapter after that, and so forth.
  • Page 37: Dvd/Vcd/Cd Setup Menu Features

    <Function of remote control > TV/DVD/AUD ENTER RETURN STOP ENTER DIRECT RETURN OPEN MODE 0 - 9 SET UP MEMU V.SEL SET UP MENU 5/∞ 3TV/DVD/AUD button Switching to the DVD position. Selecting to the DVD Setup Menu Press the SETUP button to switch to the DVD Setup Menu. "...
  • Page 38: Setting The Priority Language For Subtitle

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > Setting the Priority Language for Subtitle Set the language of the subtitles displayed on the screen. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “LANGUAGES”. Press the [ ENTER ] button. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞...
  • Page 39: List Of Language Codes

    List of language codes Code Language Afar 6565 Abkhazian 6566 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6589 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Byelorussian 6669 Bulgarian 6671 Bihari 6672 Bengali, Bangla 6678 Tibetan 6679 Breton 6682 Catalan 6765 Corsican 6779 Czech 6783...
  • Page 40 DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > List of language codes Code Language 7789 Burmese 7865 Nauru 7869 Nepali 7876 Dutch 7879 Norwegian 7982 Oriya 8065 Punjabi 8076 Polish Pashto, Pushto 8083 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Romanian 8279 Russian...
  • Page 41: Setting The Rating Level

    Setting the Rating Level (parental lock) Use this function to restrict the viewing of movies to children of appropriate age levels only. Setting the password: Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “PARENTAL”. Press the [ ENTER ] button. Press the [ 1 ] - [ 0 ] button and enter your password ( 4-digit ).
  • Page 42: Setting The Optical Output Mode

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > Setting the Optical Output Mode (DIGITAL OUT) Setting digital output type. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “AUDIO”. Press the [ ENTER ] button. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞...
  • Page 43: Setting The Screen Mode

    Setting the Screen Mode Use the procedure described below to set the output screen. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “PICTURE”. Press the [ ENTER ] button. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “TV SCREEN”.
  • Page 44: Setting The Zoom Setup

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > Setting the Zoom Setup Setting the reference point when zooming and the amount of movement when scrolling. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “PICTURE”. Press the [ ENTER ] button.
  • Page 45: External Disc Control Features

    External disc control features Release button XOVER DISP NAME.S SCAN M.RDM DISP/ NAME.S Disc number Track number Track time Disc title/Track title/DNPS Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 14) to "...
  • Page 46: Fast Forwarding And Reversing Disc Play

    External disc control features Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Fast Forwarding Disc Play: Hold down on the ¢ button. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Disc Play: Hold down on the 4 button. Release your finger to play the disc at the point. NOTE You cannot use reverse play between tracks depending on the model being connected.
  • Page 47: Track Scan

    Track Scan Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you find the track that you want to listen to. Starting the Track Scan: Press the SCAN button. "Scan ON" is displayed and the first 10 seconds of each track will be played, in order. The track number currently being heard blinks in the display.
  • Page 48: Text Scroll

    External disc control features Text Scroll This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu. To scroll automatically: Display the disc or track title referring to the "Switching the Upper Part Display"...
  • Page 49 NOTE • You cannot store the names of the discs in the MDs. • The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details. •...
  • Page 50: Menu Settings

    Menu settings XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP #1-4 Menu display LOUD indicator Menu System You can set the defaults for additional functions in the menu mode. Make a setting for each function, referring to the ¢ following operations. Enter the menu mode Press the MENU button for at least one second.
  • Page 51: Security Code

    Security Code <In Standby mode> When the battery is removed from the unit's power switch, you cannot turn on the unit again unless the preset security code is input. This function helps prevent theft. NOTE You must follow steps 1 to 8 to be able to use the Security Code function.
  • Page 52: Touch Sensor Tone

    Menu settings Touch Sensor Tone This function produces a beep sound that accompanies button operation. It can be switched on or off. Display and setting: "Beep ON" : Beep setting is on. (Default setting) "Beep OFF" : Beep setting is off. NOTE The beep sound is not output from the preout jacks.
  • Page 53: Disabled System Indicator (Dsi)

    Disabled System Indicator (DSI) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display and setting: "DSI ON" : The disable system indicator is on. (Default setting) "DSI OFF" : The disable system indicator is off. Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select This function permits switching of the spectrum analyzer display.
  • Page 54: External Amp Control

    Menu settings External Amp Control Adjust the bass boost level of the external amplifier using the main unit. Display and setting: "AMP Bass Flat" : Bass boost level is flat. (Default setting) "AMP Bass +6" : Bass boost level is low (+6dB). "AMP Bass +12"...
  • Page 55: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    MENU 3TV/DVD/AUD button When Controlling the Monitor/Television (Option : Made by Kenwood) Switching to the TV position. The functions you can control with this unit’s remote control will vary according to the TV you are connected to. Refer to the TV instruction manual for the functions.
  • Page 56: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations of remote control Loading and Replacing the Batteries for the Remote 2 CAUTION Do not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard. 1. Use two "AAA" batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
  • Page 57: Dvd/Vcd/Cd Control Function

    DVD/VCD/CD Control Function < DVD position > 3Pausing and Restarting Disc Play • Press the Joystick to make the disc pause. • Press the Joystick to start play again. 3Manual Search Forward search Move the Joystick to front side. Reverse search Move the Joystick to back side.
  • Page 58 Basic Operations of remote control 3Chapter, Title,Time and Number Search(DVD) Each time you press the [ DIRECT ] button the direct search mode switches between the chapter,title,time and number. Press the [ 0 ] - [ 9 ] buttons and enter the number or time. Press the [ ENTER ] button to start the search for chapter,title and number search.
  • Page 59: External Disc Control Function

    3Switching the Time Display for Disc(Monitor) Press the [ 9 ] button. Each time you press the [ 9 ] button, the time display during disc play switches as follows: T:Title time T-:Remaining time of title C:Chapter time C-:Remaining time of chapter NOTE •...
  • Page 60: Accessories

    Accessories External view External view ... Number of items ...1 ...2 ...4 ...4 ...1 2CAUTION The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above. Installation Procedure 1.
  • Page 61: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    2 CAUTION To KDS-P901 For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor. To KENWOOD disc changer/ DAB control input NOTE To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Front left input (White) Rear right input (Red)
  • Page 62: Installation

    Connecting Wires to Terminals 2WARNING If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
  • Page 63 ■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
  • Page 64 Installation ■ Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame (P. 63)” and then remove the hard rubber frame. Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. PROBLEM The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM No sound can be heard, or the The Attenuator function is turned on. volume is low. The fader and/or balance settings are set all the way to one side. The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The sound/picture skips on a The disc is scratched or dirty. DVD/VCD/CD. A VCD cannot be played using The VCD disc being played is not compatible with P.B.C. menus. The subtitle is not displayed. The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of subtitles.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No wire has been connected to the disc changer input be selected. terminal on the unit. The specified disc does not The specified CD is very dirty. play, but another one plays The CD is upside-down.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Guide The following messages are displayed when certain problems are occurring in your system. Take the recommended actions. No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. Eject ] Load the disc magazine properly. No disc in the unit.
  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) ...87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) ...9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) ...15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...70 dB Selectivity (±400 kHz)...≥...

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