Kenwood AX-7 Instruction Manual

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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
AX-7

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5613-10 02 MA (E, X) OC 0508

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM AX-7 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-5613-10 02 MA (E, X) OC 0508...
  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure Before applying power safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Australia ..........AC 240 V only Europe ..........AC 230 V only Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product your- should be read before the product is operated. self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the external input level (TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, Safety precautions ............2 TV, AUX) ................46 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3 Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio Contents ................... 4 player ..............47 Accessories ................5 Recording to a digital audio player ...... 49 Special features ..............
  • Page 5: 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 6: Special Features

    Built-in control function for Kenwood digital audio players (Digital Audio Link) Basic operation of Kenwood audio players* can be performed with the buttons of the main unit and with the accessory remote control unit. * Compatible models: HD20GA7 (Only for Europe) (connection with the special cable is required.)
  • Page 7 Before applying power RDS (Radio Data System) tuner This model is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type.
  • Page 8: System Connections

    System connections Connection of the system accessories This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories. CAUTION CAUTION Connect the components as shown in the diagram. The power in this equipment will not be completely Only plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet cut off from the wall outlet when the power switch is once connections are completed.
  • Page 9 System connections Microphone for Room Equalizer (not for recording) Connect this only for setting the auto room equalizer, and keep it disconnected at other times. Audio cord C-AX7 Audio cord AC POWER cord To AC wall outlet Speaker (Left) System control cord −...
  • Page 10: Connecting To The Antennas

    System connections Connecting to the antennas AM/FM radio stations cannot be received without the proper antenna connections. Connect the anten- nas properly according to the following instructions. FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω...
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Tv With Video (Composite) Or S-Video Input Terminal

    System connections Connecting to a TV with video (composite) or S-video input terminal Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. Audio cord For playback of the TV sound via this equipment, connect the...
  • Page 12: Connection Of Other Accessories (Commercially Available Parts)

    System connections Connection of other accessories (Commercially available parts) CAUTION Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet once connections are completed. Cassette tape deck Audio IN Audio OUT TV game machine DVD player etc.
  • Page 13: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators Main amplifier unit (M-AX7) STANDBY indicator CHANNEL SELECTOR key Used for switching the amplifier between 4 ¢ (POWER) key channels (25 W x 4) and 2 channels (50 W x 2). Used for setting the unit to On or Standby. Displays POWER ON/OFF switch Display (C-AX7)
  • Page 14: Preamplifier Unit (C-Ax7)

    Controls and indicators Preamplifier unit (C-AX7) & 8 9 0 6 (Play/Pause) / Band key STANDBY/TIMER indicator › Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode. DVD/CD : : Ordinary standby. Used for selecting the DVD/CD input and starting playback.
  • Page 15 Controls and indicators ¢ VOLUME knob SOUND SELECTOR key Used for volume adjustment. Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to the sound setting function. INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL knob MODE key In the normal mode, this is used for selecting an input Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI source.
  • Page 16: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    Controls and indicators Operation of remote control unit 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. RANDOM key Used for setting playback of tracks in a random order. REPEAT key Used for setting repeated playback.
  • Page 17 Controls and indicators TUNING (1 / ¡) keys Sound setting mode keys › DVD/CD : Press for entering the sound setting mode with the Used for fast-forward or fast-reverse the played following keys. music. º FLAT key TUNER : • D-BASS key Used for receiving a radio station.
  • Page 18: Types Of Playable Discs

    Types of playable discs The system this unit is using 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. DVD VIDEO CD (CD-R, CD-RW) Playable Disc (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) Logo mark on disc...
  • Page 19: Region Codes

    Region Codes 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 VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player.
  • Page 20: Video Formats

    Video Formats The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL). They are variable depending on countries and areas. This unit has a function for output of disc video in NTSC format after conversion to PAL format. For details, refer to “NTSC →...
  • Page 21: Playable Files With This Unit

    Playable files with this unit Discs with MP3/WMA or JPEG files which can be played back on this unit Playback of compressed files in the formats MP3, WMA, and JPEG is possible. Depending on the disc properties, the recording status, etc., playback may not be possible on this unit.
  • Page 22 Playable files with this unit Disc structure Structure of DVD Video discs DVD Video Title1 Title2 Chapter1 Chapter2 3,4... Chapter1 Chapter2 3,4,5... A title is the largest unit for images or tracks. A title is composed of several chapters. Structure of CD and Video CD Video discs CD, Video CD 4,5,6...
  • Page 23: Clock Adjustment

    Clock adjustment As the clock is not only used to show the time of the day but also used in timer operations, be sure to set the clock adjustment in advance. Turn POWER ON. ¢ Select "TIME ADJUST". Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ 1 2 3 4 5 MULTI CONTROL knob to select "TIME ADJUST".
  • Page 24: Basic Use Method

    Basic use method Preparation : Set the POWER switch of the M-AX7 to the ON position. The unit is switched ON or STANDBY Adjusting volume Muting the sound temporarily Start playback DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER INPUT SEL. VOLUME SOUND SELECTOR / MULTI CONTROL standby / timer...
  • Page 25: Adjusting Volume

    Basic use method 3. Adjusting volume. MAIN UNIT Volume level Decrease Increase volume volume 30 10 5 3 1 0 (-dB) REMOTE Increase ÷ The display shows a reference value. volume Decrease volume Listening through headphones Muting the sound temporarily (MUTE) Press the MUTE key.
  • Page 26: Using Auto Room Equalizer Function

    Basic use method ÷ Measuring takes several minutes. Using Auto Room Equalizer function ÷ If the microphone is not connected or headphones are connected, the measurement is impossible. ("CAN'T SETUP" is displayed.) A very loud test sound is produced ÷ The original display returns automatically when mea- during the measurement.
  • Page 27 Basic use method To cancel the measurement Changing measured Room Equalizer Char- acteristics according to situation (ROOM Turn the VOLUME knob on the main unit or press the VOLUME % / fi key on the remote EQ MODE) control unit. 1 Press the ROOM EQ MODE key on the re- mote control unit.
  • Page 28: Using Digital Sound Equalizer Function

    Basic use method TONE / TURN OVER setting Using Digital Sound Equalizer In this unit, TREBLE and BASS sounds can be ad- function justed to your preferences. (TONE) In addition, frequency characteristics of the D-BASS Setting TREBLE and BASS sounds can be adjusted with The D-BASS effect can be added according to the the three types of Low, Mid and High.
  • Page 29 Basic use method Making your favorite sounds (MANUAL EQ ) The TREBLE setting is displayed. This unit is equipped with 7-band equalizer. It Press the MULTI CONTROL @ / # key on the enables you to make your favorite frequency response curve with frequencies from super remote to select a frequency type (Low: 5kHz, º...
  • Page 30 Basic use method Preset Call of sound pattern Memorizing your favorite sound 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ Remote control unit only MULTI CONTROL knob to Select "SOUND Press the SOUND PRESET key on the remote . PRESET".
  • Page 31: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Basic use method Enjoying surround sound V.F.S. setting 1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the With the V.F.S. (Virtual Front Surround) func- tion it is possible to enjoy natural surround INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to se- sound with rich ambience without installing lect “SURROUND”.
  • Page 32 Basic use method CLEAR VOICE setting For return to 2 channels (stereo) (LISTEN MODE setting) 1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to se- 1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the lect “SURROUND”. Then press the SET key. INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to se- lect “SURROUND”.
  • Page 33: Playback Of Dvd/Cd

    Playback of DVD/CD When a disc is placed into the DVD/CD player in advance, the unit will be switched on automatically by pressing the DVD/CD 6 key on the remote control, and playback will start. To play back a desired track To stop playback To start playback/ To stop...
  • Page 34 Playback of DVD/CD Switching to pause or still (stationary picture) During playback, press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key ÷ "Pause" or "Still" is displayed on the TV. on the remote]. ÷ When the DVD setting "IPB display" is ON, "Still (I)", "Still (P)", or "Still (B)"...
  • Page 35 Playback of DVD/CD To skip playback ÷ The track (chapter) in the direction of the key pressed is Press the 4/1, ¡/¢ key [4, ¢ key skipped, and the selected track will be played from the on the remote]. beginning. ÷...
  • Page 36: Viewing Jpeg Images

    Playback of DVD/CD Viewing JPEG images JPEG images recorded on CD-R/CD-RW discs can be viewed. When the images are mixed with MP3/ WMA data, the music can be heard while displaying the JPEG images. ÷ When the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 on the remote] is pressed, the JPEG images are displayed in sequence from the first one at the specified slide interval (initial value: 10 sec).
  • Page 37 Playback of DVD/CD Playback with selection from the directory Remote control unit only Use the cursor (%/fi/@/#) keys to select the image to be viewed. Load a disc with recorded JPEG images. Press the FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key. Press the ENTER key. ÷...
  • Page 38: Changing The Display Contents Of The Display

    Playback of DVD/CD Changing the display contents of the display The display contents of the display on the main unit are switched each time this is pressed. 1 2 3 4 5 Remote control unit only During playback, press the DISPLAY key. 30 10 5 3 1 0 (-dB) DVD or Video CD MP3/WMA or JPEG disc...
  • Page 39: Receiving Broadcast Station

    Receiving broadcast station When the TUNER /BAND key is pressed, the unit will automatically be switched on and reception status will be reached. Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) (3) w PTY r Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) (2, 4) w Select the tuner input.
  • Page 40 Receiving broadcast station MAIN UNIT 3. Tuning (Preset Call) ÷ If radio stations have already been stored with AUTO MEMORY (Auto memory function) or manual presetting, select a station using the 4/1, ¡/¢ key [the 4 / ¢ key on the remote]. Each press of the key switches the preset stations in sequence.
  • Page 41 Receiving broadcast station Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) Select the tuning mode according to the radio wave receiving condition. Auto tuning: When the receiving condition is good. Manual tuning: When the receiving condition is poor. (Weak radio waves) 1 Select the tuner input.
  • Page 42 Receiving broadcast station Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) 1 Perform the procedure in "Tuning in to a Up to 40 stations can be memorized. non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, ÷ To memorize an RDS station, wait for the station Manual tuning)"...
  • Page 43: Rds (Radio Data System)

    RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system which transmits useful informa- Before using RDS tion (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory func- along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receiv- ‚...
  • Page 44: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)

    RDS (Radio Data System) Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. ‚...
  • Page 45 RDS (Radio Data System) Start the search. Display while searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Press the ENTER key on the remote control unit. Program type name display. Blinks. 1 2 3 4 5 ÷ No sound is heard while the PTY indicator is blinking. PS display when an RDS station is received.
  • Page 46: Listening To External Input Sources

    Listening to external input sources Select an external input source. Select below item; Turn INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press "TAPE/VIDEO1" the INPUT SELECTOR key on the remote]. "VIDEO2" MAIN UNIT REMOTE "TV" "AUX" Play the connected equipment. Adjust the volume. MAIN UNIT REMOTE Increase...
  • Page 47: Listening To The Sound Of A Kenwood Digital Audio Player

    Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio player When this unit is connected with a special cable to a Kenwood digital audio player compatible with digital audio link, the digital audio player can be operated from this unit or its remote control.
  • Page 48 Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio player [Connecting a model compatible with digital audio link] The following operations can be performed from the main unit. [Connecting to any other digital audio player] Perform digital audio player playback, volume adjustment, and other operations.
  • Page 49: Recording To A Digital Audio Player

    Recording to a digital audio player When a digital audio player with direct encoding function is connected, the sound played back by this unit can be recorded by the digital audio player. DVD MD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER SOUND INPUT SEL. VOLUME SELECTOR / MULTI CONTROL...
  • Page 50: Start Recording

    Recording to a digital audio player 4. D.AUDIO setting 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI Switch the output of the D.AUDIO (PHONES) terminal of this unit CONTROL knob to select from headphones output to digital audio recording output. “D.AUDIO OUT”.
  • Page 51: Option Settings For External Recording

    Option settings for external recording Setting D.EQ RecMode (digital equalizer recording mode) "DIGITAL EQ REC": The sound is recorded with Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ the MANUAL EQ settings. ª MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.EQ RecMode”. Then press the SET key. Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.
  • Page 52: Various Cd Playback Features

    Various disc playback features Listening to the desired sequence (program playback) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) Select the DVD/CD input. Select PGM mode. Press the P.MODE key on the remote control 1 2 3 4 5 unit.
  • Page 53 Various disc playback features To add a track to an existing program Press the Numeric keys as shown below; Select the track number to be added with To select track No. 23: +10, +10, 3 the Numeric keys on the remote control unit. To select track No.
  • Page 54: Playing Tracks In A Random Order (Random Playback)

    Various disc playback features Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) As tracks (files) each time are selected randomly, music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. ÷ When P.B.C. is ON for a Video CD, set it to OFF. ‰ ÷...
  • Page 55: Repeated Playback

    Various disc playback features Repeated playback Desired title, chapter, track or disc can be played back repeatedly. ÷ When P.B.C. is ON for a Video CD, set it to OFF. ‰ ÷ Repeat playback may not be possible for DVD or Video CD. ÷...
  • Page 56: Repeated Playback Of Any Interval (A-B Repeat Play)

    Various disc playback features Repeated playback of any interval (A-B Repeat play) The A-B repeat function lets you mark a segment to repeat between the beginning “A” and the end “B” of the segment you want to replay. ÷ A-B Repeat play may not be possible for DVD Video or Video CD. ÷...
  • Page 57: Menu Playback Of A Dvd

    Various disc playback features Menu playback of a DVD Call the top menu screen or the menu screen of the DVD video and select the item to be played back at the menu screen. ÷ When the DVD video is playing and the menu screen already is displayed, perform the operation from step 2.
  • Page 58: Operation Using The On-Screen Display

    Various disc playback features Operation using the on-screen display The on-screen display can be displayed on the TV screen and various operations can be performed or time displays can be seen. ÷ The on-screen display is not displayed when the menu screen is displayed for a DVD Video. ÷...
  • Page 59 Various disc playback features Operation of the on-screen display for DVD Video “MAIN” On-screen display Title Chapter Folder TOTAL 52:13 P l ay S e t 2 : 1 M A I N 1Title icon Memory playback icon The title number is displayed. This is used to register the point to be played back for memory playback which can be called easily.
  • Page 60 Various disc playback features “SOUND” On-screen display D i g i t a l Folder E N G 2 . 1 c h O f f O f f SOUND 7 Sound icon 9 Cinema voice icon The stream number, the sound signal, the audio Cinema voice mode ON/OFF is displayed.
  • Page 61 Various disc playback features Operation of the on-screen display for CD/VCD “MAIN” Track On-screen display Folder SINGLE P l ay S e t 0:00 M A I N 1Track icon Time search (CD/Video CD with P.B.C. OFF) The track number is displayed. The operation is the same as for performing "Time search"...
  • Page 62 Various disc playback features Operation of the on-screen display for MP3/WMA, JPEG “MAIN” On-screen display Folder File Folder SINGLE 0:00 MAIN 1Folder icon Repeat icon The folder number is displayed. The repeat playback mode is displayed. Selecting the folder number Changing the repeat playback mode Press the MULTI CONTROL %/fi...
  • Page 63: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Various disc playback features Adjusting the picture quality This unit permits adjustment of the picture quality. ÷ When the TV has a function for adjustment of the picture quality, use the TV for adjustment of the pic- ture quality. ÷ Perform the operation during playback of video software. When "User Mode 1"...
  • Page 64: Hierarchical Structure Of Vcd Menus (P.b.c. Function)

    Various disc playback features Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function) When an item is selected on the menu screen during playback of a P.B.C.-compatible VCD, another menu with more details items may be displayed. When a number of menus are connected in multiple layers in this way, it is said that the menus have a hierarchical structure.
  • Page 65: Timer Operation

    Timer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) The unit is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Á Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time. AI timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Á When timer playback starts, the volume level increases gradually until the unit volume level is reached.
  • Page 66: Setting The Timer Program (Prog. Timer)

    Timer operation Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) In each of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be programmed and set to be activated or deactivated. Adjust the clock before setting the timer £ Connect the related equipment under reference to "System connections"...
  • Page 67 Timer operation Select the program timer ON/OFF. Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 knob to select "PROG.1 ON" or "PROG.1 OFF". 30 10 5 3 1 0 (-dB) ÷ If "OFF" is selected, the key function return to ordinary mode.
  • Page 68 Timer operation Set the desired Timer operation. Select the mode. Switching as shown below is done each time the (1) Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob is turned. knob to select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY". "PLAY" (Timer play back) "AI PLAY" (Timer play with gradually increasing volume) (2) Press the SET key.
  • Page 69: Deactivating And Activating The Timer Program

    Timer operation Put the unit in standby mode. ÷ When the unit enters the Standby mode, the Press the (POWER) key. STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights in green. ÷ If there is a power failure or the AC power cord is un- plugged after the timer reservation has been activated, the STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green.
  • Page 70: Setting Dimmer Functions

    Setting DIMMER functions Select DIMMER mode. Press the DIMMER key on the remote control Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches. unit to select DIMMER mode. ÷ The brightness of the display part of the main amplifier M-AX7 also is switched. Procedure on the main unit 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ MULTI CONTROL knob to select "DIMMER...
  • Page 71: Switching The Level Meter

    Switching the level meter Select "LEVEL METER". Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ 2 3 4 5 MULTI CONTROL knob to select "LEVEL METER". Then press the SET key. TUNED ST. AUTO 30 10 5 3 1 0 (-dB) ÷...
  • Page 72: Changing Dvd/Cd Settings

    Changing DVD/CD settings Use the SETUP MENU to change the DVD/CD settings. The SETUP MENU has the following three types. SET UP MENU SET UP MENU SET UP MENU EXIT EXIT EXIT SOUND M A I N VISUAL Rating PCM Down Conversion Player Menu Language This sets viewing limitations for Down-sampling conversion On or...
  • Page 73: Basic Operation At The Set Up Menu

    Changing DVD/CD settings Basic operation at the SET UP MENU The basic operation methods at the SET UP MENU are explained. Use the various screens ("MAIN", "SOUND", "VISUAL") of the SET UP MENU to make the required settings. ÷ Set the source to DVD/CD. ÷...
  • Page 74: Main" Setting

    Changing DVD/CD settings “MAIN” setting Make settings for matching the connected TV, for parental control, for the position of the on-screen dis- play, on-screen messages, and IPB display. ÷ Refer to page 73 for the operation method. Press the ENTER key Setting item Setting contents “Rating”...
  • Page 75 Changing DVD/CD settings Entering the password ÷ Setting of "Rating" is not possible at the time of program playback mode. Perform the operation for "Rating" after canceling program playback (E). When no password has been set: 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys to select the viewing level as "0"...
  • Page 76: Sound" Setting

    Changing DVD/CD settings “SOUND” setting Set the audio output method when related system equipment has been connected to the digital audio output terminal of this unit. The setting for sound output during DVD or Video CD search and for the dynamic range control function also are made here.
  • Page 77: Visual" Setting

    Changing DVD/CD settings “VISUAL” setting Select this to change the display language for the "SET UP MENU" screen of this unit, the display language for the disc menu, the audio language, the subtitle language, etc. (When the selected language is not in- cluded on a DVD disc, the language specified by the disc will be used.
  • Page 78: Dvd Menu Language Code List

    Changing DVD/CD settings Setting item Setting contents “Subtitle Language” “Auto”: Select this for automatic setting of the subtitle language corresponding to the Initial setting : Auto "audio language" setting. “English” “French” “Spanish” “German” “Italian” “Other ----”: Select this for selection of the language with the code number of the "DVD menu language code list".
  • Page 79: Speaker Setting

    Speaker setting For an even better surround effect it is necessary to match the speaker distances and volumes correctly. At the time of speaker setting, the difference in the speaker distances can be compensated by adjusting the volume for each speaker and the sound delay time. System selection Speaker arrangement example: Front surround Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con-...
  • Page 80 Speaker setting Setting the volume balance Setting the speaker distance Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con- Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con- trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys to select “SP LEVEL”.
  • Page 81: Important Items

    Important items Reference Caution on condensation Memory backup function Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there Please note that the following items will be deleted is a great difference in temperature between this unit and from the main unit’s memory if the AC power cord is the outside.
  • Page 82 Important items Never play a cracked or warped disc Disc handling precautions During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the Handling player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or Hold the disc so that you do not touch the deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive playing surface.
  • Page 83: In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table ac- cording to the symptom of your trouble. Resetting the microcomputer Unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet, then while holding the (POWER) key down, plug The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossi-...
  • Page 84 In case of difficulty Tuner section Symptom Remedy ÷ Connect antennas. Radio stations cannot be received. ÷ Select a band. · ÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired station. ÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart position from the road. Noise interferes.
  • Page 85 In case of difficulty DVD/CD player section Symptom Remedy ÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of The voice (or subtitle) language cannot be changed. more than one audio (or subtitle) language. ÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of The viewing angle cannot be changed.
  • Page 86 In case of difficulty Displayed messages Displayed Message Meaning ÷ The microphone for ROOM EQ is not connected or headphones are connected. CAN’T SETUP ÷ A DVD or CD is not inserted in the unit. NO DISC ÷ The disc has the text data of more than 1.5 k byte. °...
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Music mode (+10) ....+13 dB(40 Hz, Vol. 60) Input (Sensitivity / Impedance) TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX ..700 mV / 40 kΩ KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous Output (Level / Impedance) advancements in development. For this reason TAPE/VIDEO1 ..... 700 mV / 600 Ω (10 kΩ) specifications may be changed without notice.
  • Page 88 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 dealer for informa- tion or service on this product.

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