Kenwood HD-7 Instruction Manual

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MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
HD-7

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION
(K, T) OC 0204
B60-5276-08 00 C

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM HD-7 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION (K, T) OC 0204 B60-5276-08 00 C...
  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    Location: Back panel CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. HD-7/EN...
  • Page 3: Special Features

    "Linear T.R.A.I.T." (for Europe and U.K.), "K-STAT" (for USA) power transistors Kenwood's amplifiers now feature Linear T.R.A.I.T., the world's first power transistor with built-in temperature detection and compensation circuitry. This advanced technology as- sures minimal distortion across all frequencies and gives an excellent three-dimensional sonic image.
  • Page 4: Accessories

    If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. Before applying power HD-7/EN As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Kenwood Corporation has deter- mined that this products meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for...
  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. HD-7/EN...
  • Page 7 1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment. 2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals. 3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A. Caution : Read this page carefully to en- sure safe operation. HD-7/EN...
  • Page 8: System Connections

    AM loop antenna The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a di- rection which provides the best reception. HD-7/EN...
  • Page 9: Connection Of Fm Outdoor Antenna

    FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 Ω terminal. Please remove the indoor antenna after an outdoor antenna has been installed. System connection Speaker (Left) POWER cord − TO WALL AC OUTLET Speaker cord HD-7/EN...
  • Page 10: Connection Of A Subwoofer (Sold Separately)

    REC OUT at the rear of this unit. Please refer also to the operation instructions supplied with the cassette deck. To RECORD IN Audio code Audio code To PLAY OUT System connection HD-7/EN Subwoofer KENWOOD cassette deck ¶ ¡...
  • Page 11: Connection To An External Source (Audio Equipment)

    110) (sold separately) with built-in RIAA equalizer amplifier. In case of digital connection You can use the digital output terminal OPTICAL at the rear of this unit. System connection video deck or a record player Audio code Square optical MD recorder etc. connector plug HD-7/EN Audio OUTPUT...
  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Press for setting repeated playback. & ^ random key Press for setting playback of tracks in a random orde. ^& & display key The display contents of the display are switched. HD-7/EN & ¡ ™ • ™ & ¤ ‹...
  • Page 13: Display

    Indication when the N.B. (natural bass) function is selected. S.DIRECT indication Indication when the source direct function is ^ Repeat mode indication : Indication of one track repeat. : Indication of all repeat Controls and indicators HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB) DIGITAL...
  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    TUNER : Used at the time of PTY reception. CD : Press to program tracks in the desired se- quence. TUNER : Used at the time of RDS reception. HD-7/EN · º £ ¢ ‹ § º ¶...
  • Page 15: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    ÷ If direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction. 2 Insert batteries. ÷ Insert two R6 ("AA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Operating range (approx.) Remote sensor HD-7/EN 3 Close the cover.
  • Page 16: Basic Use Method

    ÷ The sound from all speakers are cut off. ÷ Turn the volume/multi control knob to adjust the volume. ÷ Lower the volume before you connect or disconnect plugs. ÷ Headphone with a stereo mini plug can be connected. HD-7/EN source direct key is pressed, the power be- 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 17: Muting The Sound Temporarily

    Main unit only ÷ To return to normal mode, press the "sound" key re- peatedly to select "SOUND MODE OFF". Basic use method "N.B.1" "N.B.2" S.DIRECT * "TONE 1" * "TONE 2" * "TONE 3" "SOURCE DIRECT" "SOUND MODE OFF" S.DIRECT HD-7/EN...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Tone

    DIGITAL "BASS" and "TREBLE" both are set to "0". ÷ To return to normal mode, press the "sound" key repeatedly to select "SOUND MODE OFF". Basic use method HD-7/EN "N.B.1" "N.B.2" * "TONE 1" * "TONE 2" * "TONE 3"...
  • Page 19 Basic use method HD-7/EN...
  • Page 20: Playback Of Cd

    ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately. ¢ P.CALL stop7 display Label side Recess for single CD (8 cm) Playback Elapsed time of track being played indication Track No. being played HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB) DIGITAL Level indication...
  • Page 21: Skipping Tracks

    Main unit →Track No. → Track title The disc title is displayed during stop. The track title is scrolled during playback. Playback of CD HD-7/EN Remote control ¢ P.CALL Remote control DISPLAY Disc title...
  • Page 22: Receiving Broadcast Station

    ÷ When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be skipped at an inter- val of about 0.5 second. ÷ To select a preset station from the remote, use the 4 P.CALL ¢ key or numeric keys. HD-7/EN ¢ P.CALL display £...
  • Page 23: Channel Space Setting

    ÷ At FM 50 kHz, the corresponding AM frequency is 9 kHz. At FM 100 kHz, the corresponding AM frequency is 10 kHz. Area USA, Canada and South American countries Other countries HD-7/EN STEREO 30 10 5 0 (–dB) CHANNEL Space Frequency FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz...
  • Page 24 ÷ If several stations are preset under the same num- ber, the previous memory is replaced with the latest memory contents. Receiving broadcast station 1 "AUTO" : Stereo reception 2 "MANUAL" : Monaural reception HD-7/EN...
  • Page 25: Rds (Radio Data System)

    RDS stations. (For U.K. and Europe) TUNED STEREO R·D·S ÷ Some functions may not be provided or be given different names depending on countries or areas. HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 26: Hd-7/En

    Children's programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary HD-7/EN STEREO 30 10 5 0 (–dB) Display POP M ROCK M EASY M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M NEWS...
  • Page 27 Program type name display. When a station is received. Goes off TUNED R·D·S Station name display. Each press alternates the mode. 1 PS display 2 Preset number display HD-7/EN STEREO 30 10 5 0 (–dB) STEREO 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 28: Listening To An Aux/Tape Input Soarce

    3. Start playback of the external source. 4. Adjust the volume. 2 Adjust the input level with the volume/ multi control knob. The input level can be adjusted from -5 to +2. 3 Press the "set" key to confirm the input level. HD-7/EN menu volume/multi control...
  • Page 29 Listening to an AUX/TAPE input source HD-7/EN...
  • Page 30: Various Cd Playback Features

    ÷ Tracks will be played in the order they were programed (following the program num- bers). ÷ When the "REPEAT" key is pressed during PGM mode playback or stop, the PGM mode playback can be repeated. HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB) DIGITAL 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 31 Press the 4, ¢ keys after completion of programming. ¢ P.CALL Press in stop mode Main unit ÷ Each time a key is pressed, the programmed tracks will be displayed sequentially. Various CD playback features HD-7/EN P.MODE Remote control ¢ P.CALL...
  • Page 32: Repeated Playback

    Each press switches the repeat mode. Various CD playback features 1 Off : ... Repeat deactivated 2 " " : .. One track repeat 3 " " : ... All repeat Repeat mode indication REPEAT 1 Program repeat ON. 2 Program repeat OFF. HD-7/EN...
  • Page 33: Listening In Random Order (Random Mode)

    1 Perform the operation for random play- ¢ back. P.CALL 2 Press the "REPEAT" key. Each press switches the repeat mode. 1 Random repeat ON. 2 Random repeat OFF. Various CD playback features HD-7/EN DISC Random mode RANDOM indication REPEAT...
  • Page 34: Setting Auto Power Save (A

    Lit when ON A.P.S. ÷ Adjustment is not possible when the power is off. Various CD playback features HD-7/EN 1 Press the "menu" key. 2 Select "DIMMER ?" with the "volume/multi control" knob. When the "volume/multi control knob" is turned, switching is done as follows.
  • Page 35: Clock Adjustment

    If you have made a mistake during the setting, start again from step 1. ÷ When the "set" key in step 4 is pressed with a time signal, accurate setting can be made. HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB) DIGITAL 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 36: Timer Operation

    The sleep timer can be set up to 90 minutes. =10 = 20 = 30 ... 70 = 80 = 90 = Cancel The system has been set up so that the display is dimmed automatically while the sleep timer is activated. HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 37: Setting The Timer Program (Prog. Timer)

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer fi To listen to radio The station should be preset ™ prior. Timer operation HD-7/EN Playing the auxiliary input source Make timer setting of the com- ponent connected to the AUX/ • TAPE input jacks.
  • Page 38 2 "AI PLAY" : (Timer play with gradually in- creasing volume) 1 "TUNER" : (Broadcasts) 2 "CD" 3 "AUX" : (External input / video, etc.) 4 "TAPE" Continued on next page HD-7/EN 30 10 5 0 (–dB) 30 10 5 0 (–dB)
  • Page 39 ON time and the OFF time. ". ÷ The PROG. contents set last will be executed. ÷ Make the preparations for CD. ÷ The PROG. contents will be kept as long as no resetting is done. Timer operation HD-7/EN...
  • Page 40: Important Items

    Stored contents which will back-up after power plug is unplugged from power outlet: State of power (on or standby), A, P, S, Last input selection, AUX level, Volume control value, Balance control, Receiving band, Frequency, Preset station, Program Timer, TONE HD-7/EN...
  • Page 41 The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, pro- tection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system be- cause they may cause malfunction. Important Items HD-7/EN...
  • Page 42: In Case Of Difficulty

    ÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time. ÷ Set the timer OFF time later than the timer ON time. ÷ Refer to "Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER)" and select "ON" for "PROG. 1" or "PROG. 2". HD-7/EN & fi fi & ›...
  • Page 43: Tuner Section

    ÷ Install the unit in a place not subject to vibrations. Remedy ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Operate the unit inside the remote control- lable range. ÷ Set a CD in the component to be played. HD-7/EN ™ ™ £ £ £ ‚...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Maximum input power ... 60 W Dimensions ... W: 155 mm (6-1/8”) Weight (net) ... 4.5kg (9.9 lb) (1 piece) KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous ad- vancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. ÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations (where water freezes).

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