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Kenwood Z920DVD Instruction Manual

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Z920DVD
DVD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
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  • Page 1 Z920DVD DVD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 2: Table Of Contents

    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: Safety Precautions

    • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.
  • Page 4 DNPS, Magazine random play, and CD Text display. 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 Called lens fogging, discs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.

  • 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.

  • Page 8: Before Use

    It cannot play back the DVD software encoded for other region areas than the region areas for which it has been designed. The Z920DVD will playback any disc whose region number Restrictions due to difference between discs Some DVD and VCD discs can be played only in...
  • 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 ATT/ DISP XOVER 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/ S.A/ Press the SRC button.

  • 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 In External disc control mode: Track Time Disc name (DNPS)(only when being preset) Disc Title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) Track Title (Units featuring CD text/MD only) NOTE • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (page 50). Note that depending on the unit, display may not be possible.

  • 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

    NOTE • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function (page 50). 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"...

  • 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

    • Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed. • Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit.

  • 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. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more 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 Centre Frequency Adjust the centre 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

    Audio effect control features <When the KDS-P901 is connected> 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. Hold down the AUD button for one second or more 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. Hold down the XOVER button for one second or more 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" : 0.0m / 0.1m / 0.3m / 0.4m / 0.6m / 0.7m / 0.9m / 1.0m / 1.2m / 1.3m / 1.5m / 1.6m / 1.8m / 1.9m / 2.1m / 2.2m / 2.4m / 2.5m / 2.7m / 2.8m / 3.0m / 3.3m / 3.6m / 3.9m / 4.2m / 4.5m / 4.8m / 5.1m /...

  • 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 11 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 #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 Press the SRC button repeatedly until the tuner mode is ¢...

  • 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: Rds (Radio Data System)

    RDS features XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP #1-6 Programme Service name TI indicator Radio text Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed by setting the Lower Part Display (page 14) to "... + Function indicator." RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive ¢...

  • Page 34: Traffic Information Function

    RDS features Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast. Turning TI function On/Off: Press the TI button to turn the function on and off. When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
  • Page 35 Speech (All Speech) Music (All Music) News (News) 2. Current Affairs (Current Affairs) 3. Information (Information) 4. Sports (Sport) 5. Education (Education) 6. Drama (Drama) Culture (Cultures) 8. Science (Science) 9. Varied (Varied Speech) 10. Pop Music (Pop Music) 11. Rock Music (Rock Music) 12.

  • Page 36: Changing Language For Programme Type(Pty) Function

    RDS features Changing Language for Programme Type(PTY) Function Changing the display language to another language. Press the 38(PTY) button. "PTY Select" is displayed, and the Programme Type Selection (PTY) Mode entered. Enter the Changing Language Mode Press the DISP button to enter the changing language mode. Changing the Display Language Press the FM or AM button.
  • Page 37 DVD/VCD/CD control features Release button XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP Play indicator Disc mode Chapter number Title 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 38: Playing Dvds/Vcds/Cds

    DVD/VCD/CD control features 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 39: Chapter / Track Search

    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 40: Dvd/Vcd Setup Menu Features

    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 41: Setting The Priority Language For Subtitle

    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 “LANGUAGE” . Press the [ ENTER ] button. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “SUBTITLE”...

  • Page 42: List Of Language Codes

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > 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...
  • Page 43 List of language codes Code Language 7789 Burmese 7865 Nauru Nepali 7869 Dutch 7876 7879 Norwegian 7982 Oriya 8065 Punjabi 8076 Polish Pashto, Pushto 8083 Portuguese 8084 8185 Quechua 8277 Rhaeto-Romance 8279 Romanian 8285 Russian Sanskrit 8365 Sindhi 8368 8372 Serbo-Croatian 8373 Singhalese...

  • Page 44: Setting The Rating Level

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > 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.

  • Page 45: Setting The Optical Output Mode

    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 ∞ ] buttons to select the “DIGITAL OUT”...

  • Page 46: Setting The Screen Mode

    DVD/VCD/CD Setup Menu features <Function of remote control > 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 ∞...

  • Page 47: Setting The Zoom Setup

    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. Press the each the [ 5 or ∞ ] buttons to select the “ZOOM SETUP”...

  • Page 48: External Disc Control Features Playing Other Disc Mode

    External disc control features Playing Other Disc mode This function permits the connection of optional players and the playing of discs other than the loaded DVD (in the current unit). Playing Discs: Press the SRC button repeatedly to select the external disc control mode.

  • Page 49: Disc Search

    Disc Search Function of disc changers) Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to. Making a Reverse Disc Search: – Press the DISC button to display the desired disc number. Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number decreases by one.

  • Page 50: Magazine Random Play

    External disc control features Magazine Random Play Function of disc changers) Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play function on and off. "M.Random ON" is displayed when magazine random play is turned on.
  • Page 51 • The Disc Name Preset function cannot be used during the Magazine random play as well as while a disc title or track title is displayed in the upper part display. Press the NAME.S button for at least two seconds. "NAME SET"...
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  • Page 53: Menu Settings

    Menu settings XOVER DISP NAME.S DISP #1-6 Menu display LOUD indicator RDS indicator NEWS 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 Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.

  • Page 54: Code Security Function

    Code Security Function <In Standby mode> After a security code has been registered, power cannot be restored if the battery is disconnected from the unit unless the code is first input. NOTE All the steps in this procedure (1 through 7) must be completed before the code security function can be turned on.

  • Page 55: Touch Sensor Tone

    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 56: Calendar Adjustment

    Menu settings Calendar Adjustment Adjust the date for the unit so that you can use the calendar function. Display and setting: Select the display "Date Adjust" during the selecting function in the menu system. Hold down either the 4 or ¢ button for one second or more to enter the Calendar adjustment mode.

  • Page 57: Icon/Spectrum Analyzer Select

    Icon/Spectrum analyzer Select This function permits switching of the spectrum analyzer display. Display and setting: Select the display "Icon/Speana Select" during the selecting function in the menu system. Pressing the 4 or ¢ button switches the Icon/Spectrum analyzer. NOTE You cannot operate when the display mode is set to “Display Type B”...

  • Page 58: System Q

    Menu settings System Q <When the 5.1 ch surround processor unit is not connected> When this system is set to on, the System Q factors (Bass centre frequency, Bass quality factor, Bass extend, Middle centre frequency, Middle quality factor, and Treble centre frequency) appear during the audio control mode.

  • Page 59: Auto Memory Entry

    Auto Memory Entry <In Tuner mode> You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available.

  • Page 60: Auto Tp Seek Function

    Menu settings Auto TP Seek Function When the TI function is on and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. This function is on, when unit is first powered on.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Basic Operations Of Remote Control

    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 65: 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: C:Chapter time C-:Remaining time of chapter T:Title time T-:Remaining time of title NOTE •...

  • Page 66: Accessories

    2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, ...4 consult your KENWOOD dealer. • Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the antenna cord has an ISO plug. • Make sure that all cable connections are securely made by ...2...

  • Page 67: Connecting Cables 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/ KPA-SD100 NOTE To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Rear right input (Red)
  • Page 68 Connecting Cables to Terminals Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for Cable Colour Functions ISO Connectors External Power Connector A–4 Yellow Battery A–5 Blue/White Power Control A–6 Orange/White Dimmer A–7 Ignition (ACC) A–8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker Connector B–1 Purple Rear Right ( B–2 Purple/Black...

  • Page 69: Installation

    Installation Installation Firewall or metal support Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Optical cable (Provided with the KDS-P901) Metal mounting 2 CAUTION strap When handling an optical cable for (commercially wiring, use care not to exceed the available) minimum cable bend radius of 30 mm.
  • Page 70 Installation Removing the Unit Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” 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. Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

  • Page 71: 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 72 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 cables or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.
  • Page 73 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 74 Troubleshooting Guide External disc control mode PROBLEM The disc control mode cannot No cable 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 75 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 76: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) ...87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) ...0.7 µV/75 ½ Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) ...1.6 µV/75 ½ Frequency response (±3.0 dB) ...30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) ...65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) ...³...

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