Kenwood C-V751 User Manual

AV CONTROL CENTER

C-V751

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-4341-10 01 CH (T, X) 9904

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Units are designed for operation as follows.

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Europe and U.K......................................................................... AC 230 V only

Australia ....................................................................................AC 240 V only

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13­Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the
moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted
is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too
short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

Safety precautions

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELEC­TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI­FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Unpacking

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 unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped
to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the
carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1)

GRC-700 (1)

Batteries (R06/AA) (6)

Before applying power

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked

carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power .........................................................................................................................................................................2

Safety precautions.......................................................................................................................................... 2

Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Special features .....................................................................................................................................................................................4

How to use this manual .......................................................................................................................................................................4

System connection ................................................................................................................................................................................5

Connection of audio components (CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck, power amplifier) .............. 5

Connection of video components (LD player, VCR, DVD) ............................................................................. 6

Digital connections........................................................................................................................................... 7

About the system control connections ........................................................................................................... 8

Connection of flat-cable connector ................................................................................................................ 8

Connection of antenna ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Using DVD 6ch INPUT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Controls and indicators...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit....................................................................................................................... 12

Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................... 12

Operation of Graphcal Remote Control .............................................................................................................13

Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up).............................................................. 15

Remote control of components from the GRC................................................................................................................................ 18

Controlling the AV CONTROL CENTER...................................................................................................... 18

Controlling the components connected through system control cords ............................................ 19

Convenient functions...........................................................................................................................................................................22

One-touch operation features .................................................................................................................... 22

Easy operation feature.................................................................................................................................. 22

Speaker settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................23

Setup for surround play (SET UP) ............................................................................................................... 23

Playing music ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Sound adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Setup for surround play (SOUND)............................................................................................................... 29

Recording.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

Recording an analog input source ............................................................................................................. 31

Recording a digital input source (CD, DVD) ............................................................................................. 33

Listening to radio broadcasts ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

Tuning radio stations.................................................................................................................................... 38

Functions of RDS ........................................................................................................................................... 39

RDS DISPLAY key........................................................................................................................................... 39

Presetting RDS stations (AUTO MEMORY) .............................................................................................. 40

Storing radio stations manually in preset memory................................................................................ 41

Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL) ..................................................................................... 42

Receiving a preset station .......................................................................................................................... 42

Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ............................................................................. 43

Reserving the desired information (EON reservation) ............................................................................... 45

Ambience effects .................................................................................................................................................................................48

Surround modes ............................................................................................................................................ 48

Surround play (LISTEN MODE) ................................................................................................................... 50

To select the DSP mode (DSP) ................................................................................................................... 52

Listen mode selection.................................................................................................................................. 53

Clock adjustment .................................................................................................................................................................................54

Clock adjustment .......................................................................................................................................... 54

Displaying the Time...................................................................................................................................... 54

Timer operation ....................................................................................................................................................................................55

Timer programming ...................................................................................................................................... 55

Activating the timer...................................................................................................................................... 57

Sleep timer ..................................................................................................................................................... 58

Important Items.....................................................................................................................................................................................60

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... 60

Reference ....................................................................................................................................................... 60

In case of difficulty ..............................................................................................................................................................................61

Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................63

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Special features

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True home theater sound

DTS

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that provides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)
channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a (wide) dynamic range.
In the DTS mode, the 5.1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD or DVD disc (carrying the DTS marking) can be played in Digital Surround.
Important:
When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may be output from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect the
digital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

The DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. Dolby Digital
(AC-3) provides up to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby
Surround.

Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo

This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked .
The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals.
The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.

DSP surround modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this AV CONTROL CENTER incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like
"ARENA", "THEATER", "JAZZ CLUB" to add the “presence” associated with an arena, theater, jazz club to the original signal.
process either PCM or analog sources.

Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround)

SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound from the stereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening
to Dolby digital sound / DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers. Now, this time try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD)

using your multi speakers. You may discover a new type of “stereo” sound through SRS Circle Surround.

Before applying power

System connection

The DSP can

Graphical Remote Control unit ”GRC”

The GRC unit incorporates a large-screen LCD which displays key icons and parameters. The LCD also shows information on the operating
modes of the main unit. It incorporates sophisticated engineering and design to allow you to simply touch the screen to press buttons and
operate controls. You can touch the screen with your finger or with the stylus stored at the top of the GRC.
To improve the operability, frequently used icons are located in the higher hierarchy in the LCD display and icons which are associated
between each other are shown on the same screen.
The GRC unit is a multi-function remote control unit which can be programd to control AV components from other manufacturers than
KENWOOD.

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner

The tuner of this AV CONTROL CENTER provides the RDS reception capability with wide functionality: The AUTO MEMORY automatically
presets up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs, the station name display shows you the name of the current broadcast station,
and the PTY search lets you tune stations by program type.

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

Simply pressing the play key of the CD player or cassettedeck turns the system on and starts playback.

Low standby power consumption

The power consumption during standby is no more than 1.6 W.

How to use this manual

In this manual, the operating procedures are described on the left half of each page and the supplementary explanation,
display information and other notes on each step are described on the right half.

(Example of instructions in this manual)

Operating procedure steps

Remote control key to
be used

Step No.

Main unit key to be
used

(Left half)

Icon selection

Supplementary explanation

Supplementary
explanation for the main
unit operation

(Right half)

Supplementary
explanation for the
graphical remote
control operation

Select the tuning method.

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Main unit GRC

A.MEMO

AUTO BAND

Main unit

1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning)

GRC

1 Auto (auto tuning)
2 Manual (manual tuning)

AUTO STEREO

MEMO.

TUNED

RDS

TP

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PTY TA NEWS

CLIP

MUTE

Lights up

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System connection

System connection

Connection of audio components

(CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck, power amplifier)

Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related compo­nents.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.

DIGITAL IN jack

Remove the protective cap
before using the DIGITAL IN
jack.

System control cord

Optical fiber cable

ANTENNA

FM 75Ω

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PREOUT

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

SUB WOOFER

PLAY

REC

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

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VIDEO

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6CH.INPUT

PLAY PLAY

CD

(OPTICAL 1)

MONITOR

DVD/

CD

OUT

MD/TAPE1

REC

DIGITAL IN

PLAY

(COAXAL)

TAPE 2/MON

REC

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.

Remove cap

Shape of AC outlet

Australia x 1

DVD

PLAY

SYSTEM

CONTROL

DVD/6CH.INPUT

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

SUB WOOFER

UNSWITCHED

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Connection
cable

LINE
OUTPUT

System control cord

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Power amplifier

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M-A300

*1 For the connection and operation proce-

dures of the power amplifier and speak­ers, refer to the instruction manual of
the power amplifier (M-A300).

Also connect the system control cords when the
KENWOOD Audio Component System “SERIES 21” is
connected.

PLAY
OUT

To wall
AC outlet

PLAY
OUT

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Cassette deck 2

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REC IN

MD recorder or
Cassette deck 1

CD player

The connected components shown here are given as examples
because the available models vary depending on marketing areas.

Caution regarding placement

Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be
blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of

unit.

÷ Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension

including projection) equal or greater than, shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm Back panel : 10 cm

*2Do not connect system control cord to the cassette

deck connected to the TAPE 2/MONITOR jacks.

System connection

Connection of video components

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LD player *1

Video
OUT

PLAY

REC

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

PLAY

REC

VIDEO

PLAY

PLAY PLAY

Monitor TV

Video
IN

(OPTICAL 1)

MONITOR

DVD/

OUT

6CH.INPUT

CD

MD/TAPE1

PLAY

REC

CD

ANTENNA

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Audio
OUT

PRE OUT

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

SUB WOOFER

(LD player, VCR, DVD)

*1

When using an LD player of Series 21, connect it
to the DVD/6CH INPUT.

When using a cable or satellite tuner, connect it to
the VIDEO 2 input.

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When using DVD 6ch INPUT.

DVD

(COAXAL)

SYSTEM

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL IN

TAPE 2/MON

REC

PLAY

CONTROL

DVD/6CH.INPUT

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

SUB WOOFER

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UNSWITCHED

2

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Audio CENTER OUT

Audio SUBWOOFER OUT

Audio IN

Audio SURROUND OUT

Audio OUT

Video IN

Audio FRONT OUT

Audio DIGITAL OUT

Video OUT

Video OUT

DVD

VCR

The connected components are given as examples because the avail­able models vary depending on marketing areas.

DTS disclaimer clause

DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be
decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the
analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper
precautions should taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital
Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output (S/PDIF, AES/
EBU, or TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.
This unit is equipped with DTS Digital Surround™ decoder.

System connection

Digital connections

Make connections as shown below.
The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals. Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby
Digital (AC-3) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.
When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the
components you are connecting.
Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Connect components capable of output­ting Dolby Digital (AC-3) or standard PCM
format digital signals.

An LD player and DVD player can­not be connected simultaneously
when an RF demodulator is used.

AC-3 DIGITAL OUT

To connect an LD player with a DIGITAL RF OUT.
Connect the LD player to the KENWOOD RF digital demodulator (DEM-9991D).
Then connect the demodulator to the AC-3 AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL IN.
Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to LD jacks (See "Connection
of video components".)

DIGITAL OUTPUT

RF INPUT

AC-3 RF

DIGITAL INPUT

COAX. OPT.

COAX.

DC IN

To connect an LD player

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with a DIGITAL OUT

AC-3 RF OUT

RCA pin cord

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PLAY

REC

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

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REC

VIDEO

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PLAY

DVD/

6CH.INPUT

CD

PLAY

MONITOR

OUT

MD/TAPE 1

REC

CD

(OPTICAL 1)

PLAY

DIGITAL IN

TAPE 2/MON

REC

DVD

(COAXAL)

PLAY

AC-3 RF Demodulator
(DEM-9991D) (option)

To connect a DVD player
with a DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

FRONT

Connect the video signal and analog audio
signals to the DVD jacks.
(See "Connection of video components".)

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The connected components are given as examples because the avail­able models vary depending on marketing areas.

System connection

About the system control connections

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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

AM

AV
CONTROL
CENTER

POWER
AMPLIFIER

GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER

MD recorder

ANTENNA

CONNECT WITH
POWER AMPLIFIER

FM 75Ω

GND

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SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM

CONTROL

System
control cord

System
control cord

UNSWITCHED

The SERIES 21 components which can be
system-connected with this unit include
the LD player, MD recorder and DVD player.

NotesNotes

Notes

1. Do not connect the SERIES 21 components
to other system components using system
control cords.

2. Do not connect system control cords to any
components other than those specified by
KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and
damage your equipment.

3. Be sure the system control plugs are in­serted all the way in to the system control
terminals.

CD

SYSTEM

CONTROL

System
control cord

PLAYER

About the system control operations

(Available operations when SERIES 21 components are connected through system control cords)

Remote Control *

Lets you operate source components with the system remote supplied with this unit.

Automatic Operation ™

When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically. (Except TAPE 2)

Synchronized Recording ⁄

Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD etc.

Connection of flat-cable connector

Inserting the connector

Push in the
connector straight
into the socket until it
clicks to indicate the
locking.

Removing the connector

Push and hold the two ends of the
connector, and pull it straight
outward.

NotesNotes

Notes

1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.

2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging / unplugging
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.

3. Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit.

4. If the system control cords or audio cords are not connected properly, the remote control or automatic operation between system
components will not work properly.

System connection

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 indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the
main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a
direction which provides the best reception.

ANTENNA

FM 75Ω

AM

GND

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AM

ANTENA

FM 75Ω

GND

AM

ANTENA

FM 75Ω

GND

FM indoor antenna connection

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal
reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor
antenna if you connect one outdoors.

ANTENNA

FM 75Ω

AM

GND

FM outdoor antenna connection

Lead the 75 Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into
the room and connect it to the FM 75 Ω terminal.

Use the commercially
available antenna adaptor.

AM

ANTENA

FM 75Ω

GND

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Using DVD 6ch INPUT

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Opening/closing the door

1 Press the ON/STANDBY key to ON.

System connection

2 Opening/closing the door

ON/STANDBY

OPEN/CLOSE

Note

Note

When opening or closing the door, be careful not to catch
your 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 should be switched according to the actually connected components.
About the system control connections

To change the DVD display into the DVD 6CH display or LD display.

Main unit

1 Select “DVD” with the INPUT SELECTOR .

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Select the “Input Analog” icon.

3 Press and hold the AUTO key for more

than 2 seconds, until “DVD 6ch” is
displayed. (Main unit only)

Analog input

Each press switches the indication.

1 DVD 2 DVD 6ch 3 LD

Digital input

Each press switches the indication.

1 DVD 2 LD

Controls and indicators

System connection

AUTO tuning mode

Memory indicator

RDS indicators

TUNED indicator

STEREO
indicator

AUTO STEREO
MEMO.
RDS

EON
PTY TA NEWS
MUTE

CLIP indicator

MUTE indicator

1

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

FM

TUNED

AM

TP

MW

LW

CLIP

Broadcast band indicators
(AM : Australia only)

2

TAPE 2

INPUT

/ MONITOR

Frequency display, input selector
display, preset channel display,
surround mode display

Display

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TIMER

DIGITAL

SET

REC MODE

TIMER

CLOCK

MODE

SET UP

DISPLAY

SOUND

INPUT MODE

RDS
PTY

TA/NEWS

DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

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SOUND indicator

DIGITAL REC

3 STEREO

DOWN MIX

TAPE2/MONI.

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OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL indicator

REC indicator

CS indicator

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LFE

LS

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3 STEREO indicator
STEREO indicator

DOWN MIX indicator

TAPE 2/MONI. indicator

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN

Speaker selection

R

SW

RS

UP

indicators
Input channel
indicators
Output channel
indicators

AUTO indicator

DTS indicator

AUTO SOUND
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
MHz SLEEP
KHz TIMER 1 2

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MULTI.CONTROL

LEVEL

PTY SELECT

TUNING

TIMER
indicators

SLEEP indicator

PRO LOGIC
indicator

Receiving frequency
unit indicators

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!6

LISTEN

CIRCLE

DTS

DIGITAL

A.MEMO

AUTO BAND

SURROUND

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The keys which have the same names as the controls on the
remote control unit provide the same functions as them.

1 (ON/STANDBY) key/indicator

Press to switch between ON and STANDBY.

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3 TIMER SET key

Press to set the timer function.

4 DIGITAL REC MODE key ›

Use to select the DIGITAL REC mode.

5 SET UP key £

Use to select the surround sound settings.

6 SOUND key ª

Use to adjust the sound quality and ambi­ence effects.

7 INPUT MODE key *

Use to switch between the digital and analog
inputs.

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8 DIGITAL key p

Use to select the Dolby digital mode.

9 DTS key p
0 CIRCLE SURROUND key p
! LISTEN MODE key p

Use to select the listening mode.

@ MULTI. CONTROL key R

Press to select various setting modes.
These keys are also used in the clock adjust­ment and timer operations.

# GRC transmitter

Outputs the signals transmitted to the
Graphical Remote Control.

$ PHONES jack •

For use in headphones listening.

% INPUT SELECTOR keys 0

Press to select the input.

^ TAPE 2/MONITOR key •

For use in monitoring of recording, etc.

& TIMER MODE key T

Press to switch the timer modes.

* CLOCK key R

Press when setting the clock.

( RDS DISPLAY key ·

Press to switch the RDS display.

) RDS PTY key e

For use during reception of RDS broadcast­ing.

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¡ RDS TA/NEWS key y

For use during reception of RDS broadcast­ing.

™ A.MEMO key ‚

Press when using the auto memory func­tion.

£ AUTO key 0°

Press to select the tuning mode.
The auto tuning or manual tuning mode can
be selected.
Pressing and holding this key for more than
2 seconds changes the MD input display to

TAPE 1 display or the DVD input display to
DVD 6ch INPUT or LD display.

¢ BAND key °

Press to switch the broadcasting band.

∞ TUNING keys ( , ) °

Press to select the radio station to be re­ceived.

§ OPEN/CLOSE key 0
¶ VOLUME CONTROL knob •

Standby mode

While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition
is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit.

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

Controls and indicators

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Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

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 it through system control cords. For details of the controllable
functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components.

Model: GRC-700
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2 Confirm button $

3 Mute button •

4 Volume up/down button

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5 Contrast button $

6 On/Standby button ¶

7 Backlight button $

CONTRAST

ON/STADBY

POWER

8 Quick Access menu *

edit : Editing feature
movie : Movie device controls such as DVD

players or VCRs.

music : Music device controls such as CD

players or the radio tuner.

sound : Sound controls, such as ”midnight“

mode.

listen mode : Listen modes such as stereo, Dolby

Digital.

sleep : Sleep timer

9 Touch screen display #

0 Stylus (stored on top edge)

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Approximate operating range

Remote sensor

30°6m30°

GRC
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Infrared remote control

1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation check.

NotesNotes

Notes

Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries.

2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than
before, replace all 6 batteries with new ones.

3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high­frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote sen­sor. In such a case, change the system installation position to
prevent the malfunction.

4. The GRC display may show erroneous information when the
GRC unit is operated from outside the specified range.

5. The GRC unit may display incorrect information when the
communication is not normal.
In such a case, press the CONFIRM button.

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

Operation of Graphcal Remote Control

Perform the following procedure after inserting batteries for
the first time and every time after changing them.

Loading the batteries

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.

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Caution in battery replacement

÷ Insert 6 AA-size batteries as indicated by the

polarity marking.

÷ To maintain the memory of the settings you

made before, complete the battery replace­ment operation within 30 seconds.

Remote control operation

1 The touch screen responds to pressure

from the included stylus or your finger.

Calibrating the Touch screen

1 To calibrate the touch screen, use the

stylus to touch the center of each of the
calibration points displayed.

÷ When you touch each calibration point, you should hear a beep and see

the next point, indicating that area of the screen is now calibrated. If
you do not hear a beep, touch the calibration point until you do.

÷ The touch screen is sensitive to pressure, not to movement. Press

firmly but gently on any touch screen element. The screen will not
respond if you simply brush the stylus or your finger along the surface.

÷ If you are replacing batteries and complete the battery replacement

within 3 minutes, you do not need to calibrate the screen; calibration
is stored in memory.

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To adjust the contrast

1 Press the CONTRAST button until “Con-

trast” message appears on the screen.

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

CONTRAST

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2 While this message is displayed, move

the joystick up or down to increase or
decrease the contrast until you are satis­fied.

3 Press the save the contrast setting

and return to the control screen.

Backlight botton

1 To use GRC in the dark, press

Backlight

2 To turn off the light and return to normal

display , press

BACKLIGHT

Resetting the GRC unit

1 Open the cover.

2 Use the stylus to press the blue button at

the bottom of the battery case.

again.

BACKLIGHT

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÷ Backlight is automatically turned off when GRC goes to “sleep”–you

will need to turn it on again when you reactivate GRC.

Keep the Back Light turned off during normal use to
maximize the life of your batteries.

Note

Note

÷ If you are replacing batteries and complete the battery replacement

within 3 minutes, you do not need to calibrate the screen; calibration
is stored in memory.

÷ The setups made by the user are not cleared.

Icons

................ Return to previous display

............... Return to the main menu

.............. Quit the current display

............... Go to the next hierarchy level

............... Normal frame

To reset to the factory setup

÷ While pressing and holding the CONFIRM and VOLUME DOWN

button, use the stylus to press the blue button at the bottom of the
battrey case.

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up)

In the initial condition, the setup codes for CD, MD and DVD
have already been pre-registered. The GRC can also be used
to remote control other components which are not con­nected through system control cords.

In the operations of the GRC (Graphical Remote
Control unit), proceed to each step within 10
seconds after the previous step.
The display disappears in 10 seconds.

To resume GRC display, move the Joy­stick in any directions.

Registering setup codes for VIDEO 1

Enter the setup code.

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1 Select the ”SET UP“ icon.

2 Select the ”Preference“ icon.

3 Press the ”IR“ icon.

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4 Press the ”Input“ icon to open the list of available jack

sets.

5 Press the “Device” icon to select the type of device you

have connected to the jack set.

6 Press the “Brand” icon to select the device’s brand.

Select the icon with or .

1 CD
2 MD/TAPE 1
3 VIDEO 1
4 VIDEO 2
5 DVD/DVD 6CH
6 TV 1
7 TV 2
8 TAPE 2/MONI.

Select the icon with or .

1 CD
2 TAPE
3 MD
4 VCR
5 CABLE
6 SATELLITE
7 TV
8 LD
9 DVD
0 Nothing

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7 Press the “Code” icon. You can now choose from a list of

all the codes available for the device. Select the first code
on the list.

8 Press the “Check” icon.

9 Press the “Enter” icon.

Set up other components in the same way as above.

Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

÷ When a code which is not shown in the setup code chart is entered,

the entered code disappears automatically.

÷ Even when the system control code is connected, some models may

not automatically display the “System” screen.

÷ With CD-Carrousel, select “Sys-carrousel”.
÷ When CD, MD and TAPE are connected through system control

cords, select “System”.

Check the operation of the component.

1 Display the operation screen of the component to be checked.
2 Turn on the component from the GRC and confirm the actual

component.

÷ If there is more than one setup code, select the “Check” icon.

This instructs GRC to send a “Power” test signal to the receiver.
If your device turns on, the code you entered was correct. If it
does not turn on, try the next code in the list. Continue until one
of the codes works.

Although each setup code is designed to work with a
number of different models, certain codes may not work

Note

Note

with some models. (Also, certain codes may only oper­ate some of the functions available on a given model.)
With some models, be sure to keep the Check icon
pressed for a while.

÷ If the device power cannot be turned ON/OFF, return to 7 and select

the net code in the list.
Repeat 7 and 8 until the device power can be turned ON and OFF
properly.

Programming remote control functions

Remote control functions of some components may not be available even after the setup codes have been registered. In this
case, required functions can be programmed as if the GRC unit “learns” them.

To program STOP as a new control item

1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in 1.
2 Press the “Modify” icon.

3 Select the function to be programmed.

4 Aim the device’s remote at GRC and press and hold the

button on the device’s remote that corresponds to the
command you want GRC to learn.

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÷ This may take a few seconds; do not move GRC or the device’s remote

until GRC displays the the Function change menu again.

÷ Be sure to use the device’s original remote. GRC will not learn

commmands from other universal remotes.

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5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have taught GRC all the

commands you want it to know. If you need more lines,
touch or to access more lines.

Programming an additional function which is not dis­played in the screen

1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in “To program STOP as a new

control item”.

2 Press the “Modify” icon.

3 Press the or icon to select one of

“Empty 1 to 8”.

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Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit

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4 Assign a name to the function.

5 Aim the device’s remote at GRC and press and hold the

button on the device’s remote that corresponds to the
command you want GRC to learn.

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÷ The name can be composed using up to 8 characters.
÷ Touch to access to lowercase characters. Touch it again to

access special characters (such as @, !, &, etc.). Touch it a third time
to return to uppercase characters.

÷ Touch
÷ Touch BS (Backspace) to clear the last caracter you entered. Touch

ALL DEL to delete all the characters in the line.

÷ This may take a few seconds; do not move GRC or the device’s remote

until GRC displays the Function change menu again.

÷ Be sure to use the device’s original remote. GRC will not learn

commmands from other universal remotes.

or to move back and forth between the characters.

6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have taught GRC all the

commands you want it to know. If you need more lines,
touch or to access more lines.

÷ The additionally programmed function is registered in the

area.

Remote control of components from the GRC

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Controlling the AV Control Center

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Remote control of components from the GRC

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.

Operation examples

Switching the INPUT SELECTOR (Selecting the

Selecting the listen mode (select STEREO)

CD input)

1 Select the ”music“ icon in the Quick access menu.

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2 Select the ”CD“ icon.

3 The input source is switched to ”CD“.

÷ Other input than CD can be selected in step 2.
÷ The icon of the registered component is displayed.

1Select the ”listen mode“ icon in the Quick access menu.

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2Select the ”Stereo“ icon.

÷ It is also possible to select the Pro Logic, 3 STEREO icon in step

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Input mode settings

CD and DVD inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input.
You must select beforehand which type of input is to be used for each connected component. The initial factory setting is to use the digital audio signal
for playback.
To use the analog audio input for playback instead, you must set the input mode for the corresponding input to the analog mode.
After completing connections and turning on the AV control center, follow the steps below.

Digital input:

Main unit

1 Use the INPUT SE-

LECTOR key to se­lect CD or DVD.

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Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, or LD player.

Analog input:

Select this setting to play analog signals from CD,DVD.

Auto sound:

In the auto sound mode (AUTO SOUND indicator lights), the AV control center selects
the listening mode automatically during playback to match the type of input signal (Dolby
Digital, PCM, DTS ) and the speaker setting. The initial factory setting is auto sound on.
To keep the receiver set to the currently selected listening mode, use the INPUT MODE
key to select “DIGITAL MANUAL” (manual sound). However, even when this setting is
selected, there may be cases in which the listening mode is selected automatically to
match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the combination of listening mode and
source signal.

Each press switches the setting as follows:

In DTS play mode

2 Press the INPUT

MODE key.

INPUT MODE

1 DIGITAL AUTO (digital input, auto sound)
2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)

In other mode than DTS play mode

1 DIGITAL AUTO (digital input, auto sound)
2 DIGITAL MANUAL (digital input, manual sound)
3 ANALOG (analog input, manual sound)

÷ With DIGITAL MANUAL, the audio may sometimes be not output when the signal

is switched.

Remote control of components from the GRC

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Controlling the components connected through system control cords

When a CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck and/or DVD
player are connected with the AV CONTROL CENTER through
system control cords, their system control operations are
possible from the GRC.

Preparations

Select the “music” icon in the Quick access menu.

Operating the tuner

1 Select the ”music“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

2 Select the ”TUNER“ icon

Display the tuner operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

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÷ Any of the keys which can control the tuner can be selected.

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Operating the CD player

1 Select the ”music“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

2 Select the ”CD“ icon.

Display the CD operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

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Operating the MD recorder

1 Select the ”music“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

2 Select the ”MD/TAPE 1“ icon.

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÷ The illustration shows the single CD operation menu.
÷ Any of the CD player operation keys can be selected.
÷ For the operation of the CD player, also read the instruction manual of

the CD player.

÷ Any of the MD recorder operation keys can be selected.
÷ For the operation of the MD recorder, also read the instruction manual

of the MD recorder.

Display the MD recorder operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

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Remote control of components from the GRC

Operating the cassette deck

1 Select the ”music“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

2 Select the ”MD/TAPE 1“ icon.

Display the cassette deck operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

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÷ Any of the cassette deck operation keys can be selected.

÷ For the operation of the cassette deck, also read the instruction manual

Select the ”movie“ icon in the Quick access menu.

Operating the DVD player

1 Select the ”movie“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

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÷ Any of the DVD player operation keys can be selected.
÷ For the operation of the DVD player, also read the instruction manual

of the cassette deck.

of the DVD player.

2 Select the ”DVD/6CH.“ icon.

Display the DVD player operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

Operating the LD player

1 Select the ”movie“ icon in the fixed segment screen.

(Select the icon)

2 Select the ”LD“ icon.

Display the LD player operation menu.

3 Select the icon to be operated.

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÷ Any of the LD player operation keys can be selected.
÷ For the operation of the LD player, also read the instruction manual of

the LD player.