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Page 1: Instruction Manual
COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM NV-SERIES NV-701/NV-301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION 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) -
Page 2: Before Applying Power
Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Australia ... AC 240 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING) ...47 Recording programmed tracks (CD PROGRAM RECORDING) ...48 Recording digital sound tracks (DIGITAL SOURCE RECORDING) (NV-701 only) ... 49 Effective sound adjustment ... 50 Balance adjustment...50 Input level adjustment ...51 Listening to music with the desired sound (NV-701 only) ... -
Page 4: Special Features
Remote operation of other components (NV-701 only) The remote control unit is programmed with the control codes of a number of manufacturers so you can operate the other components in your system. -
Page 5: System Connection
System connection Accessories FM indoor antenna Speaker cords NV-301 (2) NV-701 (6) (Speaker cords are provided in the speaker package. Be sure to check that the correct lengths have been provided.) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. -
Page 6: Connecting The Speakers
Be sure to connect the transparent cord and striped cord of the speaker cable to the matching terminals on the speakers and the main unit. ÷ (NV-701 only) When all connections are complete, be sure to perform the “Setting up for surround sound” operations to ensure the best possible surround sound from your system. - Page 7 Speaker placement in a multichannel home theater setup Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker Surround speaker 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.
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Page 8: Connection With Other Components (Optional Or Commercially-Available Equipment)
Connection with other components 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). When an external system component is connected, please read the instruction manual of the component Note Note... - Page 9 VCR, MD/CD recorder, or analog turntable (NV-701 only) The VIDEO 1 jacks can be used for connection of a VCR or similar component that features audio and video input and output capability. DIGITAL VIDEO 1 COAX. IN For VIDEO 1...
- Page 10 PLAY IN AUDIO–VIDEO2 / 6 CH INPUT VIDEO AUDIO–VIDEO 1 To video input of TV (NV-701 only) When using the DIGITAL VIDEO 1 COAX. IN jack, insert the coaxial cable firmly into the jack. Coaxial audio cable System connection DVD player...
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Page 11: Controls And Indicators
Controls and indicators Main unit HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM MULTI CONTROL ENTER MENU DEMO STANDBY STANDBY ON/STANDBY DISC SKIP TUNER POWER BAND OPEN/CLOSE TAPE PHONES MD/DVD changer VIDEO/6ch IN... -
Page 12: Disc Tray
Press to select input from the component connected to the MD/DVD jacks on the rear panel. VIDEO/6ch IN key (NV-701 only) Press to switch between selection of the components connected to the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 related jacks on the rear panel. -
Page 13: Display
REPEAT: Repeat playback is being performed. PGM: Program playback is being performed. RANDOM: Random playback is being performed. 4 Audio input selection indicators (NV-701 only) DOWNMIX: A multichannel audio source is being downmixed for stereo output. DIGITAL: The digital audio input from a connected component is selected. -
Page 14: Remote Control Unit (Rc-Nv301 / Rc-Nv301E)
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. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 MENU DISC SKIP MULTI CONTROL P.CALL... -
Page 15: Remote Control Unit (Rc-Nv701 / Rc-Nv701E)
Remote control unit (RC-NV701 / RC-NV701E) 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, see “Remote operation of other components”... - Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Operation Of The Remote Control Unit
Operation of the remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 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. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key. -
Page 18: Operation Of The Multi Control Setting Mode
“Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Options” (NV-701 only) ÷ To cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting mode, press the MENU key again. ÷ Press the BACK key on the remote control unit to return to the previous step and restart operation from there. (The BACK key is inoperative once the message “Press “ENTER”... -
Page 19: Clock Adjustment
Start the clock. ENTER To display the time (In standby mode or when the MD/DVD (NV-301 only) or VIDEO/6ch IN (NV-701 only) input is selected.) ENTER (Displayed for approximately 5 seconds) The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. -
Page 20: Setting Up For Surround Sound (Nv-701 Only)
Setting the configuration of the speaker system A full surround speaker system is supplied with the NV-701, and the factory settings have been set up according to the specifications of the supplied speakers. However, if you do not connect all the speakers or use different speakers, change the settings as needed to ensure the best possible surround sound for your system. -
Page 21: Setting Speaker Distances And System Volume Levels
(“Recording Options”) “Tape Options” “Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Options” (NV-701 only) +“Surround Options” is scrolled in the display S u r r o u n d O p t The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. - Page 22 Turn on the test tone. MULTI CONTROL Set the speaker levels. MULTI CONTROL To decrease To increase the level the level Complete and save the settings. ENTER Setting up for surround sound The test tone can be turned on and off by press- ing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly.
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Page 23: Setting The Audio For Connected Components (Nv-701 Only)
Setting the audio for connected components (NV-701 only) There are different types of audio connections available with this unit depending on what type of component you are making connections to. Select the type of audio input that best reflects the type of connections you have made to external components. -
Page 24: Let's Have Sound
÷ When you press the TAPE or CD key, the unit starts playback automati- cally (if a tape or CD has been loaded beforehand). ÷ If you select the MD/DVD (NV-301 only), or VIDEO/6ch IN (NV-701 only) external input mode, also read the instruction manual of the component connected to the MD/DVD (NV-301 only) jacks or VIDEO jacks (NV-701 only). - Page 25 ÷ The Exbass Mode is switched off at factory settings. When CD has been selected. C D 0 1 • • • 1 : 1 9 Selecting 6-channel audio input (NV-701 only) Blinks VIDEO/6ch IN • • • • When you want to select 6-channel audio input after hav- ing made 6-channel connections, press and hold VIDEO/ 6ch IN to select “6ch Input”...
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Page 26: Cd Playback
CD Playback Playback from desired track (DISC 1 – 3, DISC SKIP , numeric keys) NV-301 NV-701 High-speed search in forward TIME DISP. and reverse directions (1/¡) OPEN/CLOSE The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. -
Page 27: Skipping Tracks
Skipping tracks MULTI CONTROL To skip backward ÷ The tracks in the direction corresponding to marks on the MULTI CONTROL keys (4 and ¢) are skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. ÷ When the MULTI CONTROL key (4) is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning. -
Page 28: Tape Playback
Tape playback Start playback (TAPE (2 3)) NV-301 NV-701 To stop playback (7 (stop)) TAPE When the power is off: By loading a tape in the cassette deck beforehand, simply pressing the play key automatically turns the power ON and sets the function selection to Tape. - Page 29 To wind tape at high speed ÷ Press the 7 (stop) key to stop fast winding. MULTI CONTROL To fast wind in To fast wind in direction | direction \ To skip to a song or selection on a tape (DPSS) Press the MULTI CONTROL (4 or ¢) during playback.
- Page 30 N - T A P E “N–TAPE” or “C–TAPE” appear to indicate whether the tape in the cassette deck is normal or high bias. Let's have sound Tape direction indicators • (SW channel lights for NV-701 only) 0 0 0 0...
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Page 31: Receiving Broadcast Stations
Receiving broadcast stations It is also possible to receive stations by one-touch operations. BAND NV-301 NV-701 TUNER BAND MULTI CONTROL P.CALL 4 ¢ 1 TUNING ¡ 1. Select the broadcast band. Each press changes the band. 1 FM 1 FM... - Page 32 MULTI CONTROL Collective presetting of stations Keep the TUNER (BAND) key depressed for about 2 seconds. (Main unit only) TUNER BAND A u t o M e m o r y ÷ When the Auto memory is complete, the station assigned to preset 1 is tuned.
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Page 33: Channel Space Setting (Except For The U.s.a., Canada, U.k., Europe, And Australia)
CHANNEL SPACE setting 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 match the setting in the area where the sys- tem is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot... -
Page 34: Let's Record
Let's record Recording onto a tape TAPE MENU DEMO Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Note Note Metal tapes. 1. Load a cassette tape. 1 Open the cassette holder. 2 Insert a tape top end first with the side you want to record on the top. -
Page 35: Start Recording
÷ 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 (NV-301 only) to record the external input, adjust the input level. Q 5. - Page 36 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).
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Page 37: Special Playback Options For Cd
(“Recording Options”) “Tape Options” “Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Setup” (NV-701 only) +“CD Program Play” is scrolled in the display C D P r o g r a m P +“Select Disc/Track No.” is scrolled in the display S e l e c t D i s c /... - Page 38 Start programmed playback. ENTER (Playback starts from the first programmed track (program step number 1)) ÷ 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.
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Page 39: Repeated Playback
Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. 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 playback mode. Select the “CD”... - Page 40 Select the “CD” input. To repeat all discs Select the disc to be played first. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) DISC SKIP Select “All Discs Repeat”. (Remote control unit only) REPEAT Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 “One Track Repeat” 2 “Disc Repeat”...
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Page 41: Random Playback
D 1 R N D M T 0 4 Random play of all discs +“All Discs Random” is scrolled in the display A l l D i s c s R a NV-701 D 1 R N D M T 0 4 DISC SKIP MULTI CONTROL P.CALL... -
Page 42: Radio Data System) (For U.k. And Europe)
÷ Some functions may not be provided or be given differ- ent names depending on countries or areas. Display mode priority When an RDS broadcast is received : 1PS (Program Service) Display : NV-701 When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed. RDS DISP. TEXT DISP. -
Page 43: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search) (For U.k. And Europe)
(PTY search) (For U.K. and Europe) When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If the station is not an RDS station, “None” is displayed. Program type table 4 ¢ keys NV-701 DISC SKIP MULTI CONTROL P.CALL BACK DOWN ¢... - Page 44 Start the search. (Remote control unit only) TIME DISP. (Press the key again during search to cancel it.) ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found, “No Program” is displayed (blinking), then after several seconds the display returns to the original display.
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Page 45: Convenient Cd Recording
To switch the displayed text information between the disc title and track title during playback, press the TEXT DISP. key. (When pressed during playback) NV-301 NV-701 TEXT DISP. RDS DISP. RDS DISP. TEXT DISP. ÷ Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. -
Page 46: Recording Only The Desired Track (Cd One Track Recording)
“CD One Track Recording” (Only during CD playback) “Timer Recording” “Digital Rec Mode” (NV-701 only) +“CD One Track Recording” is scrolled in the display C D O n e T r a c k +“Press “ENTER” to start” is scrolled in the display P r e s s "... -
Page 47: Recording An Entire Cd (Cd Direct Recording)
MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “CD Direct Recording” “CD Program Recording” “Timer Recording” “Digital Rec Mode” (NV-701 only) +“CD Direct Recording” is scrolled in the display C D D i r e c t R e +“Select Disc No.” is scrolled in the display S e l e c t D i s c D i s c N o . -
Page 48: Recording Programmed Tracks (Cd Program Recording)
MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “CD Direct Recording” “CD Program Recording” “Timer Recording” “Digital Rec Mode” (NV-701 only) +“CD Program Recording” is scrolled in the display +“Press “ENTER” to Start, “MULTI” to Edit and Check” is scrolled in the display ÷ The program mode is maintained even after recording is completed. -
Page 49: Recording Digital Sound Tracks (Digital Source Recording) (Nv-701 Only)
(Steps 1 to 4) (NV-701 only) Pressing the VIDEO/6ch IN key re- peatedly switches the input between the compo- nents connected to the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 jacks. The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. -
Page 50: Effective Sound Adjustment
(“CD Program Play”) (“Recording Options”) “Tape Options” “Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Setup” (NV-701 only) +“Audio Options” is scrolled in the display A u d i o O p t i o n The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. -
Page 51: Input Level Adjustment
The level is decreased increased Save the settings. ENTER (NV-701 only) Press VIDEO/6 ch INPUT repeatedly to switch between VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 input. The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. “Recording Options”... -
Page 52: Listening To Music With The Desired Sound (Nv-701 Only)
The DTS multichannel audio format is available on selected CD, LD, and DVD software. DTS is a strictly digital format. The NV-701 incorporates a DTS decoder for playback of DTS CDs in this unit's CD player or for DVDs or LDs played on connected components. - Page 53 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 LD software marked ). This unit is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround home video software.
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Page 54: Surround Play (Nv-701 Only)
Surround play (NV-701 only) The DTS mode can be used only with CD, DVD or LD media carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the (AC-3) format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the Be sure to complete "Setting up for surround sound"... -
Page 55: Subwoofer Level Adjustment (Nv-701 Only)
Subwoofer level adjustment (NV-701 only) Adjusts the output level of the subwoofer speaker for greater or reduced impact of low frequency sounds. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. Select “Audio Options”. MULTI CONTROL MENU DEMO Select “SW level”. -
Page 56: Remote Operation Of Other Components (Nv-701 Only)
Press and hold the SETUP key. SETUP Enter the code number of the compo- nent you want to control. For example, to input the code of a Kenwood DVD player, enter the code 805. Release the SETUP key. SETUP Verify the code by controlling the other component. -
Page 57: Key Functions When Operating Other Components
Key functions when operating other components (NV-701 only) Depending on the component, not all functions may be available as shown below. TV operations MUTE VOLUME Volume Mute ENTER ENTER TV POWER VCR operations LSTN M. CHANNEL Pause Channel selection VCR POWER DVD player operations TV SEL./TITLE... - Page 58 DSS operations (For U.S.A.) QUIT DISC 3 CHANNEL Channel QUIT DSS selection operation Cable operations (For U.S.A.) VOLUME CHANNEL Volume Channel selection CABLE SETUP Cable box POWER DISC SKIP MULTI CONTROL P.CALL AUTO Cursor control Numeric buttons QUIT DISC 3 QUIT Cable Cursor control operation...
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Page 59: Timer Operation
Timer recording : Records the TUNER input (NV-301 only) or the TUNER or selected VIDEO input (NV-701 only) during a set time range. Auto Power Save When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched to standby mode automatically by this function. -
Page 60: Timer Programming
Playing or recording the auxiliary input source Make timer settings for the component connected to the AUDIO – VIDEO 2/6 CH INPUT (NV-701) or MD/DVD (NV-301) jacks. Adjust the listening volume. Select the timer operation. For timer playback or AI timer playback Select “Clock Options”. - Page 61 (“Recording Options”) “Tape Options” “Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Options” (NV-701 only) ÷ The auto power save operation does not occur unless the clock has already been set. ÷ When the TUNER or external input is selected, this function works only when the volume is set to zero or the mute function is ON.
- Page 62 Select the source to be played. MULTI CONTROL 1 “TUNER” ... Radio 2 “CD” 3 “TAPE” 4 “VIDEO 1” (NV-701 only) “MD/DVD” (NV-301 only) 5 “VIDEO 2” (NV-701 only) Select the broadcast station (only when “TUNER” is selected above). MULTI CONTROL Select the preset station No.
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Page 63: Important Items
PANASONIC 221, 222 SAMSUNG DSS/CDR BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER G.I. ECHOSTAR TOSHIBA PANASONIC HUGHES SONY HITACHI PRIMESTAR KENWOOD (CDR) PHILIPS (CDR) PIONEER (CDR) BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER SONY 301,302,303,304,305,306 GE/HITACHI RCA/HITACHI PANASONIC 309, 310 MAGNAVOX 311, 312, 313 TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI... -
Page 64: Setup Codes (Rc-Nv701E)
INNO–HIT IRRADIO MAGNAVOX OKANO ORION PANASONIC 419, 420 SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY 423,424,425,426,427 TOSHIBA CD-R BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER KENWOOD PHILIPS PIONEER BRAND NAME SETTING NUMBER BLAUPANKT GRUNDIG LOEWE 503,504 NOKIA NORDMENDE 506, 507, 508 PHILIPS SABA SIEMENS TELEFUNKEN 511, 512... -
Page 65: Maintenance
Maintenance 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 Cotton swab the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan, and pinch roller clean. Capstan To clean them, perform the following: 1. -
Page 66: Handling Of Discs And Tapes
Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Sticker Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs. -
Page 67: In Case Of Difficulty
÷ The input level is too high. Sound from the MD/DVD (NV-301) or VIDEO 1/2 (NV-701) (external input) is distorted. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet then, while holding the SET (¶) key depressed, plug the power cord again. - Page 68 ÷ Car ignition noise. Noise interferes. ÷ Influence of an electric appliance. ÷ A TV set is installed near the system. ÷ The frequency of the preset station is No station can be received by preset call operation. ÷ The preset memory has been cleared ÷...
- Page 69 ÷ Close the holder completely. ÷ Select the source to be recorded with the CD, TUNER, or MD/DVD (NV- 301) or VIDEO 1/2 (NV-701) key. ÷ Change the tape transport direction or reverse the tape insertion orientation. Cause ÷...
- Page 70 Remote control unit Symptom ÷ Batteries are exhausted. Remote control operation is ÷ The remote control is too far away not possible. ÷ There is no tape or CD set in the ÷ An attempt is made to play the cas- ÷...
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Page 71: Specifications
Specifications 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Notes Notes Notes 2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less). Main unit (NV-301) [ Amplifier section ] Continuous rated power output during STEREO operation (FTC) (U.S.A. -
Page 72: Amplifier Section
Main unit (NV-701) [ 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 from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. -
Page 73: Front Speakers
D : 268 mm (10-9/16 in.) Weight (net) ... 4.3 kg (9 lbs. 8 oz.) (1 piece) [ Center speaker ] (NV-701 only) Enclosure ... Acoustic air suspension Speaker configuration Full range speaker ... 80 mm (3 in.) x2, paper cone type Impedance ... - Page 76 Internal DTS and Dolby Digital decoding Discreet 6-channel input 0∞ Remote control of other component capability NV-301 NV-701 (For U.K. and (For U.K. and Europe) Europe) 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.