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AV CONTROL CENTER C-V351 C-V301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales area. B60-4349-00...
Connection of antenna ... 8 Controls and indicators ... 9 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit (For C-V351) ... 11 Controls and indicators(Optional with the C-V301) ... 11 Setting up the GRC according to your AV CONTROL CENTER (Model Type Setup) ... 12 Setting up the GRC according to the option components (Set Up) ...
RC/Main unit Each press switches the indication. 1 ARENA 2 JAZZ CLUB ENTER 3 STADIUM ENTER C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Supplementary Supplementary explanation explanation for the for the remote control unit graphical remote or Main unit operation(s) control operation 1 Selection cursor...
The connected components shown here are given as examples because the available models vary depending on marketing areas. Also connect the system control cords when the KENWOOD Audio Component System “SERIES 21” is connected. Do not connect system control cord to the cassette deck connected to the TAPE 2 (MONITOR) jacks.
Video IN Video OUT Audio FRONT OUT The connected components are given as examples because the avail- able models vary depending on marketing areas. System connection C-V351/C-V301 (EN) UNSWITCHED To wall AC outlet Video OUT Audio CENTER OUT/ SUBWOOFER OUT...
About the system control connections When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cords to allow system-control operations between components. Connection example SYSTEM CONTROL CONTROL CENTER POWER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM...
FM outdoor antenna connection Lead the 75 the room and connect it to the FM 75 ANTENNA ANTENA FM 75 FM 75 System connection coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into terminal. Use the commercially available antenna adaptor. C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
The auto tuning or manual tuning mode can be selected. The input selection display of a source can be switched to another by pressing and holding the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) AUTO tuning mode/AUTO stereo PRO LOGIC reception indicator indicator TAPE 2...
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÷ The display of 2 is not shown during SOURCE DIRECT and 6ch INPUT display operations. ÷ With the C-V301, the display does not change while the INPUT SELECTOR is set for the LD input. Controls and indicators C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
Controls and indicators The Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, CD player, DVD player and LD player which are connected to it through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components.
Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 AV CONTROL CENTER Model C-V301 ... Model 2 C-V351 ... Model 2 To reset GRC setting 1 Select Set Up. 2 Press the ENTER key. 3 Select Reset. 4 Press the ENTER key. ENTER 5 Perform the setup procedure from step ”2 Check the display”.
7 Select the ”Main Menu“ icon. Main Menu 8 Press the ”ENTER“ key to enter the selection. ENTER ÷ Icons or icon appear at the moment the setup has completed. For C-V351 C-V351/C-V301 (EN) (Set Up) Main ENTER Menu Tuner TapeA TapeB VCR1...
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5 Select the ”Main Menu“ icon. Main Menu 6 Press the ”ENTER“ key to enter the selection. ENTER ÷ Icons appear at the moment the setup has completed. For C-V351 C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Main ENTER Menu Tuner TapeA TapeB VCR1 VCR2...
Use the numeric keys as shown below. Entry examples: 431 ...4 400 ...4 ÷ When a code which is not shown in the setup code chart is entered, ENTER the entered code disappears automatically. For C-V351 C-V351/C-V301 (EN) (Set Up) Main Menu Tuner TapeA...
Remote control of components from the GRC (For C-V351) Controlling the AV CONTROL CENTER The operations required to remote control the AV CONTROL CENTER includes the INPUT SELECTOR selection, display mode selection, stereo selection and so on. The following procedures show how to remote control the basic operations of the GRC.
CD player. Track 01 10key ÷ For the operation of the CD player, also read the instruction manual of the CD player. ENTER For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) ENTER Input Main Menu...
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Control” has been selected in the ”Setup“ operation. Video Track 01 10key ÷ For the operation of the LD player, also read the instruction manual of the LD player. ENTER For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) ENTER Input Main Menu Tuner...
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M o d e R e t . ÷ For the operation of the DVD player, also read the instruction manual of the DVD player. ENTER For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) ENTER Input Main Menu...
Names and functions of the keys The “RC” remote control unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, CD player and LD player connected to the AV CONTROL CENTER through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components.
÷ This operation is not available from the eject key of a double cassette deck. ÷ Turn on the system before switching the input selector. ÷ This operation is available when the CD, TAPE 1, MD, LD or DVD input is selected. C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
÷ Rotating the VOLUME CONTROL at a higher speed increases the To decrease volume amount of volume change (AI VOLUME function). ÷ The sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2 (MONITOR) is ON. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2 ∞ ¡ ¡...
GRC. Position of the left speaker |||||||||| L - - - y t - - R To decrease left channel level C-V351/C-V301 (EN) :Tone, Bass :Tone, Treble :Balance :Subwoofer :Input level +8dB -8dB...
÷ If headphones are plugged in during test tone output, the test tone output stops. To increase volume VOLUME MUTE To cancel Press the MUTE key again. Sound adjustment functions C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Lights up SOURCE DIRECT Goes off SOURCE DIRECT MUTE...
Recording When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the INPUT SELECTOR to select TAPE1 or MD according to the connected component. To record a music source 1 Select the source to be recorded.
8 9 ; ) ) “TUNED” lights up when a station is tuned. : The next station found is tuned automatically. : Press repeatedly or hold until a station is tuned. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) P.Call 01ch Memory / 10key Pad AUTO...
If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed. 2 Frequency Display : The frequency of the current station is displayed. ENTER C-V351/C-V301 (EN) B B C 1 F M B B C 1 F M 1 ) 2 ; 5 )
÷ Press the RDS DISPLAY key to change the displayed information. RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2 (AUTO MEMORY) The “FM” indicator should light.
The preset number increases. When you press If the key is held pressed ... Preset stations will be received suc- RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 2 Manual memory FM stations or LW or MW stations Blinks (for 10 sec.)
News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sport SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Cultures CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied Speech VARIED *M.O.R. Music (Middle of the Road Music) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10...
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÷ When a station with the selected programme type is searched, its reception starts and the type name display changes to the station name display. RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) R O C K M Program type name display. Station name display.
This step can be omitted if you have already executed the AUTO MEMORY procedure. (EON reservation) P.Call 01ch Band Memory / 10key Pad “TP” lights for stations where TP (Traffic Program) can be received. MEMO NEWS (Traffic Announcement) (News :Programme type) (Information :Programme type) (EON cancelled) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) •...
Dolby Surround encoded. In case center speaker is not used Center speaker Subwoofer* Front Speaker Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Subwoofer* Front Speaker * Optional in this mode. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) fl Subwoofer* Front Speaker * Optional in this mode.
DSP without spoiling the sound quality Note Note of the original music source. Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Subwoofer* Front Speaker Surround speaker * Optional in this mode.
ENTER The display on the GRC disappears if no key on the GRC has been pressed for about 10 seconds. Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Setup Sound Test Tone Delay Time Tone/ Balance...
30 ms. ÷ Select the closest value to the value obtained by “How to calculate the To increase delay time”. Return Return Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) A (m) B (m) (Front speaker, Left) (Center speaker) (Front speaker, Right) (Surround speaker, Right)
÷ When the DSP mode is selected, the center speaker does not output sound. ÷ Sound parameter adjustments in DSP mode ENTER s T E R E O ENTER Lights for 5 sec. ENTER Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Sound PRO LOGIC Source Direct 3 STEREO STEREO DSP Mode Main operation menu...
When "Input Level" is selected. Setup Sound Test Tone Delay Time Speaker Level Input Level When "Delay Time" is selected. Setup Delay Time Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Setup Sound Test Tone Delay Time Balance Speaker Level Input Level Main operation menu :Tone, Bass...
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Position of the left speaker L - - - y t - - R |||||||||| |||||||||| To decrease left channel level ENTER Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) @ @ @ Indicates the center Position of the right speaker Indicates the balance setting...
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To increase Surr.L MULTI CONTROL -10dB To decrease LEVEL To decrease Return Return ENTER ENTER C c h To increase ENTER s R c h -5dB To increase ENTER s L c h To increase ENTER Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
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Main ÷ The display on the GRC disappears if no key on the GRC has been Menu pressed for about 10 seconds. ENTER Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) + 1 ) ‡ Delay time @ @ @...
E F F E C T To increase ÷ The EFFECT level can be adjusted between 1 ~ 5. ENTER Return Return ENTER Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) (DSP) 1 Selection cursor Sound DSP Mode Arena 2 Entry ENTER Select an adjustment parameter icon by moving the cursor.
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Main the setup mode was entered. Menu ÷ The display on the GRC disappears if no key on the GRC has been ENTER pressed for about 10 seconds. Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) ·...
3 Clock display (about 5 seconds) Main Menu ENTER Display 8 9 ; ) ) ENTER C-V351/C-V301 (EN) AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2 A M 1 2: ) ) 8: ) ) 8: 1 5 R O L O G I 8: 1 7...
÷ The selected TIMER No. lights. ÷ If a previously programmed TIMER No. is selected, the contents will be replaced by the new contents programmed. ÷ The timer programming operation is not possible when TIMER 1,2 have already been selected. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) TIMER...
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A M 1 1 : ) ) TIMER ÷ After entering the figure of “hour” with the procedure in step 7, enter the figure of “minute” using the same procedure. A M 1 1 : 1 ) TIMER Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
3 TIMER 1, 2 .. Execution of timers 1 and 2. 4 TIMER OFF ÷ The selected TIMER No. lights. ÷ The timer will not function unless a TIMER No. is selected. Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Timer recording of broadcasts Main unit 1 Select the mode. 1 Select “REC”.
To cancel Turn STANDBY or select “Sleep” icon repeatedly until the sleep time is cancelled. Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) (Contents of the timer 1 are displayed.) (Contents of the timer 2 are displayed.) (Only the timer 1 is carried out.) (Only the timer 2 is carried out.)
÷ The preset memory was cleared because the power cord had been unplugged for a long period of time. ÷ The TUNER input is not selected. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) (ON/STANDBY) key depressed, Remedy ÷ Connect them properly referring to “System connection”.
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÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ Batteries are removed while something is dis- played. In case of difficulty C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Remedy ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range.
Frequency response ... 30 Hz~15 kHz, + 0.5 dB, – 3.0 dB 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C).