Kenwood KVT-920DVD Instruction Manual

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TELEVISION WITH DVD RECEIVER
KVT-920DVD
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.
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COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
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  • Page 1 TELEVISION WITH DVD RECEIVER KVT-920DVD 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

    Contents Before Use ...4 Monitor Control Function ...8 •Opening/ Closing the Monitor •Power Off •Switching the Monitor’s Picture •Selecting the TV/Video Screen Mode •Adjusting the Picture Quality/ Slide Position •Turning the Monitor Picture Off •Switching the AV Output •Adjusting the Volume Menu Function ...10 •Switching to the Sound Effect Setting Menu Screen •Switching to the Source Control Screen...
  • Page 3 •Turning the Loudness On/Off •External Amp Control •Adjusting the Volume Offset •Switching to the Sound Preset Screen •Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound •Adjusting the Centre Frequency of the Bass •Adjusting the Bass Quality Factor •Adjusting the Centre Frequency of the Treble •Switching the Bass Extend mode On/Off...
  • Page 4: Before Use

    (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit. • If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock.
  • Page 5 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. 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.
  • Page 6 It cannot play back the DVD software encoded for other region areas than the region areas for which it has been designed. The KVT-920DVD will playback any disc whose region number is 2 (or All). Restrictions due to difference between discs...
  • Page 7 Glossary DVD: Digital Versatile Disc A type of disc which contains recording of audio/video packaged media with high video and audio quality, such as a movie, featuring large recording capacity and digital signal processing capability. VIDEO CD (VCD) A type of CD which contains the recording of moving images.
  • Page 8: Monitor Control Function

    Monitor Control Function TRACK/TUNE DISC/BAND V.SEL SOURCE Screen Mode [ FULL ] [ ZOOM ] [ JUST ] [ CINEMA ] [ NORMAL ] Opening/ Closing the Monitor Opening the Monitor Set the vehicle’s parking brake. Press the OPEN button. The monitor will open. Once the monitor is fully out, lift it by hand and set it to an easily visible angle.
  • Page 9: Selecting The Tv/Video Screen Mode

    Selecting the TV/Video Screen Mode Each time you press the SCREEN button for one second or more, the screen mode switches as follows: ∞ [FULL] : Full picture mode ∞ [JUST] : Just picture mode ∞ [CINEMA]: Cinema picture mode ∞...
  • Page 10: Menu Function

    Menu Function Menu Screen When using for the first time, the menu screen appears. Switching to the Sound Effect Setting Menu Screen Touch [ SOUND EFFECT ] to switch the sound effect menu screen. <see p.43> NOTE You cannot operate when the standby mode is selected.
  • Page 11: Setup Menu Function

    Setup Menu Function Setup Screen Selecting to the RDS Tuner Setup Screen Touch [ RDS ] to switch the RDS Tuner Setup Screen. <see p.14> Selecting to the DAB Tuner Setup Screen Touch [ DAB ] to switch the DAB Tuner Setup Screen.
  • Page 12: System Setup Function

    Setting the TV Control by Remote On/Off If this unit also runs when operating other units with different Kenwood remote controls, its remote control function can be turned off. Each time you touch [ REMO ], the mode switches as follows: "...
  • Page 13: Setting The On Screen Display Function

    Touch [ 3 ] to increase the level. Touch [ 2 ] to decrease the level. NOTE This function available when the KENWOOD navigation unit is connected. Setting the On Screen Display Function Each time you touch [ On Screen ], the mode switches as follows: "...
  • Page 14: Rds Setup Function

    RDS Setup Function RDS Setup Screen RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a digital information system that lets you receive signals besides those of regular radio programmes, such as network information being transmitted from radio stations. When listening to an RDS station (ie, a station with RDS capability), the programme service name of the station is displayed along with the frequency, advising you quickly which station...
  • Page 15: German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish And Swedish

    Changing the PTY Display Language to Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish Each time you touch [ Language ] to change the language. Auto TP Seek Function On/Off 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.
  • Page 16: Dvd,Vcd Setup Function

    DVD/VCD Setup DVD Setup Screen-1 Setting the Screen Mode Use the procedure described below to set the output screen. Each time you touch [ Screen ], the mode switches as follows: " 4:3 LB " Wide-screen software with pan & scan specification is played in a letter box screen (with black stripes on the top and bottom).
  • Page 17: Setting The Optical Output Mode

    " 4:3 LB " Setting the Optical Output Mode Converts linear PCM (LPCM) voice signals recorded on the DVD disc to down sampling 48 kHz digital signals and outputs them from the optical cable. Each time you touch [ Digital Out ], the mode switches as follows: Optical audio output Audio recording...
  • Page 18: Language Select Screen

    DVD/VCD Setup Language Select Screen Inputing the Language Code Touch [ a ] - [ b ] and input the language code. NOTE If you enter the wrong letter, touch [ Clear ].The last entered letter is cleared. Returning to the Original Language <Audio language only>...
  • Page 19 List of language codes Code Language Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian Irish...
  • Page 20: Returning To The Dvd Setup Screen

    DVD/VCD Setup Setting the password Touch the number [ z ] - [ / ] and enter your password ( 4-digit ). Input numbers are displayed “*”. NOTE If you enter the wrong number, touch [CLEAR]. The entered number is cleared. Touch [ Enter ].
  • Page 21: Clock Adjustment Function

    Clock Adjustment Function Clock Adjustment Screen Turning the Automatic Time Adjustment On/Off With automatic time adjustment, you can set the clock time automatically according to time data sent from RDS stations (after receiving RDS signals for several minutes). You can also set the time manually if the automatic time adjustment function is turned off.
  • Page 22: Tv Area Setup Function

    TV Area Setup Function TV Area Setup Screen Select the area for TV broadcast viewing. Selecting the Preset Bands Touch [ TV 1 ] or [ TV 2 ]. The preset band switches between TV1 and TV2. Selecting the Reception Area Touch [ G1 ] - [ G6 ] to select the channel setting for your country as follows.
  • Page 23: Code Security Function

    Code Security Function Code Security Screen Mask Key If you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to the unit in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if the unit has been removed from the battery. This function helps prevent theft.
  • Page 24: Operating The Buttons For Basic Function

    Operating the Buttons for Basic Function DISC/BAND V.SEL SOURCE Disc Slot Adjusting the Volume Press the 5 button to increase the volume. Press the ∞ button to decrease the volume. Turning Attenuator On/Off This function allows you to turn down the volume quickly.
  • Page 25: Basic Operation For Source Control Screen

    Basic Operation for Source Control Screen The common controls are explained from each source screen. For the other functions, refer to each control screen. Increasing the volume Touch [ u ] to increase the volume. Decreasing the volume Touch [ d ] to decrease the volume. Switching to the Next Source Mode Touch the source icon to switch to the next source control screen.
  • Page 26: Tv Control Function On The Tv Pictures

    TV Control Function on the TV pictures Displaying the TV Picture Press the V.SEL button.(see page 8) Selecting the Preset Bands Each time you touch the upper centre part, the preset band switches between the TV1 and TV2. Selecting the Channels Auto Seek Mode (AUTO1) •...
  • Page 27: Tv Control Function

    TV Control Function Selecting the Preset Bands Touch [ TV ] to select the TV preset band. Each time you touch [ TV ], the preset band switches between the TV1 and TV2. Selecting the Video Inputs Each time you touch [ VD ], the video input switches between the video 1 and video 2.
  • Page 28: Switching To The Name Set Screen

    TV Control Function TV Control Screen Switching to the Name Set Screen Touch [ ] for at least two seconds to switch to the name set screen.(see P.42) NOTE You cannot operate unless the parking brake is set. Switching the List Each time you touch [ switches between the TV1 and TV2 bands.
  • Page 29: Fm/Am Tuner Control Function

    FM/AM Tuner Control Function Selecting the FM Bands Touch [ FM ] to select the FM band. Each time you touch [ FM ] , the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3. Selecting the MW/LM Band Touch [ AM ] to select the MW/LW band. Selecting the Seek Mode You can choose from three seek modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual seek.
  • Page 30: Tuning

    FM/AM Tuner Control Function FM/AM Tuner Control Screen Recalling a Preset Station Touch the preset station number [ 1 ] - [ 6 ] for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed. Turning the Local Seek Function On/Off With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips stations with relatively poor reception.
  • Page 31: Traffic Information Function

    DISC/BAND V.SEL SCREEN SOURCE Traffic Information Function You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to 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 displayed.
  • Page 32: Searching The Selected Programme Type

    FM/AM Tuner Control Function PTY Search Screen Programme Type (PTY) Function Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programmes. NOTE You cannot use this function whilst the traffic information function is turned on. Searching the Selected Programme Type Touch [ SEARCH ] to make a seek of frequencies with your selected type of programme.
  • Page 34: Dvd/Vcd Control Function On The Pictures

    DVD/VCD Control Function on the Pictures Displaying the DVD Picture Press the V,SEL button.(see page 8) Chapter Search Search forwards or backwards through the chapters on the disc until you reach the one that you want to look to. Making a Forward Search Touch the right part once to fast forward to the next chapter, twice to fast forward to the chapter after that, and so forth.
  • Page 35: Viewing Zoom

    DVD Menu Screen Viewing Zoom 1/4 of the image can be zoomed and viewed. Touch [ ZOOM ] to display the zoom control screen. Zoom Control Screen Zooming the image Each time the [ zoom ] is touched the image switches between zoom ( ON ) and normal ( OFF ).
  • Page 36: Dvd/Vcd/Cd Control Function

    DVD/VCD/CD Control Function Forward /Reverse Search Disc Play Forward search Touch [ ¡ ]. Reverse search Touch [ 1 ]. Cancelling the search Touch [ 38 ] to resume normal playback. NOTE • Touch once to start and continue forward or reverse search at a low speed.
  • Page 37: Cd Control Screen

    Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Touch [ 38 ] to make the disc pause. Touch [ 38 ] again to start play again. Track Search Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
  • Page 38: To Scroll Manually

    DVD/VCD/CD Control Function Selecting the Name or Title Display for Discs Each time you touch [ D ], the display during disc play switches as follows: Disc name Disc title/text Track title/text NOTE • You can give names to discs through the presetting disc name function.
  • Page 39: External Disc Control Function

    External Disc Control Function Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Touch [ 38 ] to make the disc pause. Touch [ 38 ] again to start play again. NOTE When one disc has finished playing its last track, the next disc in the changer starts playing. When the last disc in the changer has finished, the player returns to the first disc and starts playing Track Search...
  • Page 40: Disc Search

    External Disc control Function 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 Forward Disc Search Touch [ D + ] to display the desired disc number. Each time [ D + ] is touched, the displayed disc number increases by one.
  • Page 41: Switching To The Name Set Screen

    Disc List Screen Switching to the Name Set Screen (Function of CD player/ CD changers) Touch [ ] for at least two seconds to switch to the name set screen.(see P.42) NOTE You cannot operate unless the parking brake is set.
  • Page 42: Name Set Function

    Name Set Function Name Set Screen Station Name Preset (SNPS) /Disc Name Preset (DNPS) If the cursor is in the desired character input position, go on to step 4. If not touch either [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to move the cursor to the desired position.
  • Page 43: Sound Effect Menu Function

    Sound Effect Menu Function Sound Effect Menu Screen Switching to the Audio Control Screen Touch [ Audio ] to switch to the Audio Control Screen (Page 44). Switching to the Crossover Network Setting Screen Touch [ X'OVER ] to switch to Crossover Network Setting Screen (Page 46).
  • Page 44: Ending The Sound Effect Menu Screen

    Audio Control Function Audio Control Screen Adjusting the Bass Level • Each time you touch [ increased. • Each time you touch [ decreased. NOTE No display this item when the KDS-P900 is connected. Adjusting the Treble Level • Each time you touch [ increased.
  • Page 45: Switching To The Sound Preset Screen

    Touch [ PRO ] to switch to the Sound preset screen. NOTE No display [ PRO ] when the KDS-P900 is connected. Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound Each time you touch [ ] or [ setting switches between the “Flat“, “Easy“, “Jazz“, “Pops(Top40)“ and “Rock“.
  • Page 46: Crossover Network Screen

    Audio Control Function Crossover Network Setting Screen Adjusting the High-pass filter for Rear output Adjust the frequency of the High-pass filter Each time you touch [ frequency as follows: THR (through) / 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 100Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 220Hz Adjusting the High-pass filter for Front output...
  • Page 47: 5.1 Channels Surround Processor Control Function

    5.1 Channels Surround Processor Control Function Digital Effect Setting Screen Selecting the Digital Input Mode Each time you touch [ Input Select ] to switch the digital input mode as follows: " Digital " Optical digital input. " Analog " Analog input.
  • Page 48: Position Setting Screen

    5.1 Channels Surround Processor Control Function Position Setting Screen Selecting the Position Mode Touch [ ALL ],[ Front R ], [ Front L ], [ Front ] or [ Rear ], the listening position will be switched as follows: " ALL " Centre of the passenger cabin "...
  • Page 49: Channel Level Setting Screen

    Channel Level Setting Screen Setting the Channel Balance This item allows you to adjust the output level of each type 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 50: Crossover Network Screen

    5.1 Channels Surround Processor Control Function Crossover Network Setting Screen Adjusting the High-pass filter for Rear output Adjust the frequency Each time you touch [ frequency as follows: THR (through) / 30Hz / 60Hz / 90Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 180Hz / 250Hz Adjust the slope Each time you touch [ (12dB, 18dB and 24dB).
  • Page 51: Delay Time Setting Screen

    Delay Time Setting Screen The ideal listening position for 5.1-channel surround playback is the point at equal distance from all speakers. By setting the delay time for the centre and surround speakers, this item realises the ideal listening position virtually. Adjusting the Front Left Speaker Touch the [ ] or [...
  • Page 52: Parametric Equalizer Screen

    ] to switch the ], the gain is increased. ], the gain is Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound Each time you touch [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] , the preset sound setting switches between the “FLAT“, “POPS“(TOP40), “ROCK“, “DANCE“, “VOCAL“...
  • Page 53: Quick Effect Function

    Quick Effect Function Quick Effect Screen Adjusting the Balance Levels • Each time you touch [ ], the sound in the left channel is emphasised. • Each time you touch [ ], the sound in the right channel is emphasised. Adjusting the Fader Levels •...
  • Page 54: Remote Control Function

    Remote Control Function TV/DVD/AUD Joystick ENTER RETURN STOP ENTER STOP DIRECT RETURN DIRECT TOP MENU OPEN MODE ANGLE MEMU MENU TV/NAV ANGLE MENU Basic Source Control Function 3Switching the audio source mode <TV/AUD position> Each time you press the [ SRC ] button to switch the audio source mode.
  • Page 55 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 56: Accessories

    8. Press the reset button. 2CAUTION • If your car is not prepared for this special connection- system, 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 inserting jacks until they lock completely.
  • Page 57: Installation

    Installation for Monitor Unit 2 CAUTION When mounting the main unit after checking the operation, close the monitor first. NOTE Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction. Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
  • Page 58 Installation Installation for Receiver unit Securing to audio board Attach the installation brackets to the sides of the hideaway unit using the sems bolts (M4 ´ 8 mm). Installation brackets (Accessory K) Sems bolts (M4 ´ 8 mm) (Accessory M) Securing to pile carpet Peel the protective strips off of the velcro strips, attach them to the bottom of the hideaway unit, and secure to the pile carpet.
  • Page 59 Installing the Antenna Units • Attach the antenna to the inner glass surface of the rear window using double-sided tape. Carefully check the installation location as the tape can only be stuck on once. • If the surface temperature of the glass of the rear window is low, warm it by turning on the power of the rear defogger. A cold window glass surface will weaken the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape.
  • Page 60: Connection

    Installation Connection 2WARNING If you connect the ignition cable (red) and the battery cable (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those cables to the power source running through the fuse box.
  • Page 61 Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. NOTE To connect the KENWOOD navigation system, consult your navigation manual. To "EXT.AMP.CONT." terminal of the amplifier having the external amp control function.
  • Page 62 Installation 2WARNING Connecting the ISO Connector The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit. The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.
  • Page 63 Connection for AV Equipments Audio/Visual input 1 • Visual input (Yellow) • Audio left input (White) • Audio right input (Red) TO MONITOR UNIT AV INPUT VIDEO FM /AM ANTENNA AV OUTPUT AV INPUT VIDEO VIDEO Audio/Visual Output • Visual output (Yellow) •...
  • Page 64 Installation When two CD/MD changers are interconnected The disk changers are distinguished by source select disk-changer 1 and disk-changer 2. NOTE If the relevant connected device has a PROTOCOL SWITCH or O-N SWITCH, be sure to set the switch to “N”. TO 5L I/F Example 1 TO 5L I/F...
  • Page 65: 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. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM The TEL mute function does The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. not work. The TEL mute function turns The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of on even though the TEL mute the car. wire is not connected.
  • Page 67 60°C (140°F), the disc will start playing again. The disc player is malfunctioning. Mecha Error ] Eject the disc and try inserting it again. Contact the Kenwood dealer if this indicator continues blinking or the disc cannot be ejected. The unplayable discs is inserted Disc Error The disc is upside-down.
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Monitor Section Picture size...6.5 inches wide 142.6(W) ´ 80.7(H) mm Display system ...Transparent TN LCD panel Drive system ...TFT active matrix system Number of pixels 336.960 pixels (480 H ´ 234 V ´ RGB) Effective pixels ...99.99% Pixel arrangement ...RGB striped arrangement Back lighting...Cold cathode tube...

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