Kenwood C-V751- Manuals

Page 2 - Before applying power; Accessories; Unpacking; For the United Kingdom; Safety precautions; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

2 Before applying power Batteries (R06/AA) (6) FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1) GRC-700 (1) Accessories Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your...

Page 3 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked

3 Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Safet...

Page 4 - System connection; Special features; Select the tuning method.

4 System connection The GRC unit incorporates a large-screen LCD which displays key icons and parameters. The LCD also shows information on the operatingmodes of the main unit. It incorporates sophisticated engineering and design to allow you to simply touch the screen to press buttons andoperate co...

Page 5 - Connection of audio components; Malfunction of microcomputer; Caution regarding placement; DIGITAL IN jack

5 System connection ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND UNSWITCHED CONNECTWITHPOWER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SURROUND CENTER PREOUT SUB WOOFER L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT REC PLAY REC VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER CD MD/TAPE1 TAPE 2/MON CD (...

Page 6 - Connection of video components; DTS disclaimer clause

6 System connection ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND CONNECTWITHPOWER AMPLIFIER UNSWITCHED SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SURROUND CENTER PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT REC PLAY REC VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO DIGITAL IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER CD MD/TAPE1 TAP...

Page 7 - Digital connections

7 System connection L R REC PLAY REC PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY REC DVD/ 6CH.INPUT MONITOR OUT PLAY REC PLAY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO FRONT CD MD/TAPE 1 TAPE 2/MON CD (OPTICAL 1) DVD (COAXAL) DIGITAL IN COAX. OPT. DIGITAL OUTPUT COAX. RF INPUT AC-3 RF DIGITAL INPUT DC IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AC-3 RF OUT AC-3 R...

Page 8 - Connection of flat-cable connector; About the system control operations

8 System connection SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND CONNECT WITHPOWER AMPLIFIER UNSWITCHED SYSTEM CONTROL L R When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cordsto allow system-control opera...

Page 9 - Connection of antenna; Connection method to each antenna terminal; FM indoor antenna connection

9 System connection ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω GND ANTENA AM FM 75 Ω GND Connection of antenna Connection method to each antenna terminal 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. AM loop antenna connection The supplied antenna is for ind...

Page 10 - Opening/closing the door; v i e; Using DVD 6ch INPUT

10 System connection OPEN/CLOSE Note Note Opening/closing the door When opening or closing the door, be careful not to catchyour finger in the door. Otherwise there is a risk of injury. Changing the input selection display (AUTO key) To make the system control operation, the input selection display ...

Page 11 - Display; Standby mode; Controls and indicators

11 System connection ON/STANDBY PHONES INPUT TAPE 2 / MONITOR VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP TIMERMODE RDS PTY DISPLAY CLOCK TA/NEWS DTS A.MEMO AUTO BAND TUNING PTY SELECT LISTEN MODE MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL OPEN/CLOSE SOUND INPUT MODE DIGITAL CIRCLE SURROUND TIMER SET DIGITAL REC MODE SET UP KHz TIMER 1 2 TAPE...

Page 12 - Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit; Approximate operating range

12 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Controls and indicators The Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks,CD player, MD recorder and LD player which are connected to...

Page 13 - Operation of Graphcal Remote Control; Loading the batteries; Loading batteries; Remote control operation

13 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit Operation of Graphcal Remote Control Perform the following procedure after inserting batteries forthe first time and every time after changing them. Loading the batteries Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. ...

Page 14 - To adjust the contrast; Icons; To reset to the factory setup; Backlight botton; Resetting the GRC unit

14 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit To adjust the contrast 1 Press the CONTRAST button until “Con-trast” message appears on the screen. 2 While this message is displayed, movethe joystick up or down to increase ordecrease the contrast until you are satis-fied. Icons ÷ If you are repl...

Page 15 - Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up); Enter the setup code.

15 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit In the operations of the GRC (Graphical RemoteControl unit), proceed to each step within 10seconds after the previous step.The display disappears in 10 seconds. To resume GRC display, move the Joy-stick in any directions. Setting up the GRC accordi...

Page 16 - Check the operation of the component.; Programming remote control functions

16 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit 7 Press the “Code” icon. You can now choose from a list ofall the codes available for the device. Select the first codeon the list. ÷ When a code which is not shown in the setup code chart is entered,the entered code disappears automatically. ÷ Eve...

Page 18 - Remote control of components from the GRC; Controlling the AV Control Center; Selecting the listen mode (select STEREO); Input mode settings

18 Remote control of components from the GRC Remote control of components from the GRC Controlling the AV Control Center The operations required to remote control the AV ControlCenter includes the INPUT SELECTOR selection, displaymode selection, stereo selection and so on.The following procedures sh...

Page 19 - Preparations; Operating the MD recorder; Select the “music” icon in the Quick access menu.

19 Remote control of components from the GRC Controlling the components connected through system control cords When a CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck and/or DVDplayer are connected with the AV CONTROL CENTER throughsystem control cords, their system control operations arepossible from the GRC....

Page 20 - Operating the cassette deck; Select the ”movie“ icon in the Quick access menu.; Operating the LD player

20 Remote control of components from the GRC Operating the cassette deck 2 Select the ”MD/TAPE 1“ icon. Display the cassette deck operation menu. 3 Select the icon to be operated. ÷ Any of the cassette deck operation keys can be selected. ÷ For the operation of the cassette deck, also read the instr...

Page 21 - Controlling the other components

21 Remote control of components from the GRC Operating the Video cassette recorder 2 Select the ”VIDEO 1“ icon. Display the Video cassette recorder operation menu. 3 Select the icon to be operatwed. ÷ Any of the Video operation keys can be selected. ÷ For the operation of the Video cassette recorder...

Page 22 - Convenient functions; One-touch operation features; Easy operation feature

22 Remote control of components from the GRC Convenient functions One-touch operation features (Main unit only) When the system is in standby mode, the operations as de-scribed below are possible provided that the associated compo-nents are connected through system control cords. 1 Ensure that syste...

Page 23 - Speaker settings; Select the speaker setup mode.; Select the speaker setup mode

23 Speaker settings The feeling of presence in the surround effects can be improved byperforming the following adjustment procedure according to the speakersystem and listening room environment in use.Once they are adjusted, re-adjustment is not necessary even after thesurround mode is switched to o...

Page 24 - Select a speaker system.

24 Speaker settings 7 Set the center speaker size. “CNTR (C)” 8 Select Lrg, Nml or Off. ÷ When “ SW ” is set to ON and “ L/R ” is set to “ Nml ”, “ C ” and “ LS/RS ” are set to automatically “ Nml ”. (Select the icon) C Lrg : A large center speaker is connected to the AV control center. C Nml : An a...

Page 25 - Set the speaker distance.

25 Speaker settings 2 Select a speaker distance. (Select the icon) 3 Set “SP Distance”. (Select the icon) To decrease To increase 4 Touch to select the speaker. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each speaker. GRC 3 6 Press the “Next” icon. FRONT (L/R) : meter(s) CENTER (C) : meter(s) SURROUND (LS/RS) : met...

Page 26 - I N P U T; To quit the SETUP mode

26 Speaker settings ÷ The test tones is not output from the speaker which has been set tooff. " Speaker settings " £ 3 Adjust the levels of all the speakers thanthe front speakers (left, right). While test tone is output from a speaker,adjust the volume level of the speaker. GRC Display when...

Page 27 - Sound adjustment; Playing music; Select the input source.

27 Sound adjustment INPUT VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY Playing music The following procedure allows to play a MD,CD or cassettetape. Preparations ÷ Connect components as described in “ System connection ”. 5 ÷ Complete “ Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit ”. @ Press the...

Page 28 - To listen through headphones; To mute sound temporarily; To cancel; Notes for using the CD, DVD or DVD 6ch INPUT source

28 Sound adjustment PHONES VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP To listen through headphones 1 Plug headphones. 2 Adjust the volume. Todecreasevolume Toincreasevolume ÷ The speaker sound is defeated at the moment headphones areinserted into the PHONES jack. ÷ If headphones are plugged in during surround play, its...

Page 29 - Ajustment for surround play; T R E B; B A s s

29 Sound adjustment Ajustment for surround play (while listening to music) (SOUND) 1 BASS : Tone, Bass 2 TREBLE : Tone, Treble 3 C : Center speaker 4 LS/RS : Surround speaker, Left/Right 5 SW : Sub woofer 6 MIDNIGHT ÷ With the GRC, the adjustment items shown in a single menu can be adjusted at once....

Page 30 - C c h; s W; MIDNIGHT function

30 Sound adjustment 4 Adjust the surround speaker level. “LS/RS” KHz TIMER 1 2 T F M L W MW AUTO SOUND TEREO TUNED N TP NEWS CLIP PRO LOGIC D A M MHz SLEEP D DTS DOLBY D s + 1 / + 1 Surround speaker level ÷ The level can be adjusted between -10 and +10 in step of 1. 5 Adjust to the desired level by ...

Page 31 - Recording; To record a music source; Recording an analog input source

31 Recording INPUT Recording When recording sound with a recorder component ofKENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting theINPUT SELECTOR to select MD or TAPE 1 according to theconnected component. To record a music source Each press switches the indication. Select the icon of the source to ...

Page 32 - Select the ANALOG input mode.

32 Recording 4 Press the “Src.” icon. 5 Pause the playing the source from begin-ning of the track being recorded. Main unit Each press switches the indication. Select the icon of the source to be played. GRC 1 DIGITAL AUTO 2 DIGITAL MANUAL 3 ANALOG ÷ The switching is not available when the DVD 6ch I...

Page 34 - Select the DIGITAL REC mode.

34 Recording Set the input mode to DIGITAL AUTO (MANUAL). 2 1 Set the input mode to “DIGITAL AUTO(MANUAL)”. Main unit GRC (Select the icon) INPUT MODE Each press switches the indication. Main unit GRC 1 DIGITAL AUTO Input signal is detected automatically. 2 DIGITAL MANUAL Selected input signal is he...

Page 38 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Select the TUNER input.; Tuning radio stations

38 Listening to radio broadcasts A.MEMO AUTO BAND UTO BAND INPUT Listening to radio broadcasts Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data Sys-tem) stations and other stations. For listening to RDS sta-tions or storing RDS stations in preset memory, see sectionentitled “Functions of RDS”. ...

Page 39 - Functions of RDS; Functions made possible with RDS; RDS DISPLAY key; B B C 1 F M; A B C D E F G H

39 Listening to radio broadcasts Functions of RDS (Radio Data System) Functions made possible with RDS PTY (Program Type Identification) Search : The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currentlybroadcasting a specified program type (genre). e EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservation...

Page 40 - Presetting RDS stations; Preset radio stations by AUTO MEMORY.; Select the broadcast band “FM”.; A U T O

40 Listening to radio broadcasts A.MEMO AUTO Use the operating procedure on this page to store RDS stationsautomatically in preset memory. Up to 40 RDS stations can bepreset and received with a simple key operation.This unit is compatible with the RDS so it can use convenientRDS functions including ...

Page 41 - Preparation; Storing radio stations manually in preset memory

41 Listening to radio broadcasts The AUTO MEMORY function gives precedence to RDSstations and assigns them from preset number 1. Therefore,when it is required to preset RDS stations as well as non-RDSstations, execute the AUTO MEMORY operation first thenproceed to the manual memory operation of non-...

Page 42 - Receiving all preset stations in order

42 Listening to radio broadcasts 9 Press the “Enter” icon to enter in memory. (Select the icon) 0 Press the “Enter” icon. GRC When you press key, ................................... When you press key, .................................. 2 1 3 3 9 4 0 3 8 ÷ Every time the key is pressed, the next sta...

Page 43 - Searching for a desired program type; N E W s; Select the PTY search mode.

43 Listening to radio broadcasts Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) KHz T F M L W MW AUTO AUTO STEREO MEMO. TUNED MUTE RDS EON TP PTY TA NEWS CLIP PRO L A M MHz DTS N E W s RDS PTY TUNING PTY SELECT By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listento, the tuner automaticall...

Page 44 - To cancel search in the middle of it; R O C K M; To change to a different program type:

44 Listening to radio broadcasts RDS PTY RDS PTY Start the search. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast. ÷ If search is started while the program type is “ NONE ”, it turns automatically into “ POP M ”. ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be fo...

Page 45 - Reserving the desired information; Set the receiving band to FM.

45 Listening to radio broadcasts Note Note TO BAND INPUT When the receiver is tuned to a RDS EON station (a station at which the EON indicator lights up), this function lets you set thereceiver to automatically switch stations to receive news or traffic programs as they are broadcast. When the broad...

Page 46 - Wait for a reserved reception to start.; To cancel EON reservation; Select the desired kind of program.; B B C

46 Listening to radio broadcasts RDS TA/NEWS Wait for a reserved reception to start. To keep listening to a tuner station: Receive a station with which the “EON” and “RDS” indicators light. Leave the station with which the EON and RDS indicators lighttuned in. The tuner stands by for the reception p...

Page 48 - Ambience effects; Surround modes

48 Listening to radio broadcasts Dolby Digital (AC-3) The Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1channels of digital surround sound from Dolby Digital (AC-3) programsources (such as Laserdisc software marked D I G I T A L ). Compared with previous Dolby surround, Dolby Digital ...

Page 49 - Dolby Pro Logic; Dolby 3 Stereo; DSP mode; Recommended speaker installation; DVD 6-channel INPUT mode

49 Listening to radio broadcasts TV * Optional in this mode. 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 Laserdiscsoftware marked ). This AV CONTROL CENTER is e...

Page 50 - Select the LISTEN MODE.; Play video or music software.

50 Ambience effects Select the LISTEN MODE. LISTEN MODE The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD or LD carrying the DTS mark. Dolby Digital (AC-3) can be used whenplaying DVD or LD software bearing the D I G I T A L mark and Dolby Digital (AC-3) format digital broadcasts (etc.). Dolby Pro L...

Page 51 - To end surround play

51 Ambience effects LISTEN MODE To end surround play Main unit GRC (Select the icon) c To select the Circle surround mode: (Select the icon) 1 Select the Circle surround type. or (Select the icon) 1 Select the “Stereo” icon. GRC

Page 52 - Select the DSP surround mode.; To select the DSP mode

52 Ambience effects 1 PRO LOGIC 2 3 STEREO 3 CS CINEMA 4 CS MUSIC 5 ARENA 6 THEATER 7 JAZZ CLUB 8 STEREO 2 EFFECT LEVEL Adjust with keys and . Select the DSP surround mode. 1 Select DSP. ÷ The effects of adjustments are applied equally to sound fields 5 to 7 . ÷ Switching is not possible when the DV...

Page 53 - Listen mode selection; Surround play of digital input

53 Ambience effects Listen mode selection The switching is not available when the DVD 6ch INPUT is selected. • Surround play of digital input INPUT selector Input signal Listen mode 1 DTS 2 STEREO DVD (COAXIAL), CD (OPTICAL) DTS Dolby digital *1 PCM *1 1 DOLBY DIGITAL 2 PRO LOGIC 3 3 STEREO 4 STEREO...

Page 54 - Timer operation; Clock adjustment; Displaying the Time; Clock adjustment

54 Timer operation Example: Adjustment to 8:15 CLOCK ÷ Press the CLOCK key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts to blink. ÷ If you make a mistake, restart from the beginning. ÷ To adjust correct time, press the CLOCK key at the same moment as a time announcement. MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL MU...

Page 55 - Timer programming; Adjust the listening volume.; O N T I M E

55 Timer operation VOLUME CONTROL DOWN UP TIMER MODE TIMER SET 1 Select the program timer mode. Timer operation Two 24-hour timer systems (TIMER 1, TIMER 2) (which canbe used every day) and a sleep timer system (which worksonly once) are available.In each of TIMER 1 and TIMER 2, the timer data inclu...

Page 56 - O F F T I M E

56 Timer operation TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL Enter the On time (Minute). Enter the OFF time (Hour). Enter the OFF time (Minute). ÷ After entering the figure of “ hour ” with the procedure in step 5 , enter the figure of “ minute ” using...

Page 57 - Make the desired reservation.; P L A Y; T U N E R; Activating the timer

57 Timer operation MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET MULTI.CONTROL LEVEL TIMER SET TIMER MODE Make the desired reservation. 1 Select the mode. For timer playback Timer recording of broadcasts 1 Select “PLAY” (Each ...

Page 58 - When timer operation is not required; To change the reserved contents; s L E E P 9; Check the reservation content.; Set the

58 Timer operation ÷ The reserved contents will be displayed for 2 seconds per item. Afterthis, the previous display content appears again. When timer operation is not required To set the same timer program again Setting the number of minutes until the unitis put to standby mode. Sleep timer (Remote...

Page 60 - Important items; Maintenance; Maintenance of the unit; Memory backup function; Reference

60 Important items Maintenance Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, drycloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents maycause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunc...

Page 61 - In case of difficulty; How to reset the microcomputer

61 Sound is not output or the volume level islow. Standby LED blinks and sound is not output. Sound is not output from the surroundspeaker and/or center speaker, or theirsound is very small. System control is not available when MD orTAPE 1 is selected. System control is not available when DVDor 6ch ...

Page 62 - Remote control unit

62 In case of difficulty Remote control unit ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control unit is too far away from themain system, controlling angle is too large, orthere is an obstacle in between. ÷ The audio cords and system control cords arenot connected properly. ÷ The source component to be...

Page 63 - Specifications

63 Notes Notes Notes Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. For C-V751 Audio section Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 1V) ...................................................................................... 0.01 % Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66) CD ...............

Page 64 - For your records

For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Referto the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer forinformation or service on this product. Model Serial Number