Kenwood Cv301 Manual

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C-V351/C-V301 (EN)
Convenient functions
One-touch operation and easy operation features
(CD player, cassette deck, and DVD player)
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.
Function available with the eject key op-
eration
ÖThe clock information is displayed in standby mode.
ÖThis operation is not available from the eject key of a double cassette
deck. 1Ensure that system control cords are connected.
2Set the power switch of the CD player, cassette deck, and
DVD player to the ON position.
3Set the power switch of the power amplifier to the ON
position.
4Load the source component with the software to be played.
5Press the  key of the AV CONTROL CENTER to put it to
standby mode.
Preparations
1Press the play key.
2The system is switched from standby mode to ON mode.
3The input selector is switched automatically.
4Playback starts.
Function available with the play key op-
eration
1Press the eject key.
2The system is switched from standby mode to ON mode.
3The tray panel of the source component opens.ÖCD player, cassette deck, and DVD player
Operation available by switching the input
selector
ÖThis operation is available when the CD, TAPE 1, MD, LD or DVD input
is selected. 1Select the desired input with the input selector.
2The selected source component starts to play.ÖCD player, cassette deck, and DVD player
ÖTurn on the system before switching the input selector. ÖUse the main unit keys for operation. 
						

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AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2
1
2
INPUT
4
VOLUME CONTROL
DOWN
UP
ON/STANDBY
3
ENTER
ENTER
VOLUME
C D
CD
ENTER
ENTER
ON/STANDBY
Playing music
The following procedure allows to play a CD, MD, DVD or
cassette tape.
Preparations
ÖConnect components as described in ÒSystem connectionÓ.5ÖComplete ÒSetup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unitÓ.!
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Press the ON/STANDBY key to ON.
Select the input source.
Play the selected source.
Operation on each
source compo-
nent
Adjust the volume.
To
decrease
volumeTo
increase
volumeTo decrease volume To increase volume
1 VCR
2 AUX
3 TAPE 1 / MD  *1
4 TUNER
 (frequency display)
5 CD
6 LD /  DVD  *2
7 6ch INPUT
With the main unit operation, the input sources are switched as shown below.
*1: To change the TAPE 1 display to MD display
*2: To change the LD display to the DVD display
To enable system-control operation, the displayed information should
be set according to the actually connected components.0
ÖNote for using the 6ch INPUT°ÖStep 3 can be omitted if the easy operation feature is available.Á
One-touch operation
Pressing the play key of the CD player, DVD player or cassette deck
starts up the system automatically and starts playback. When this
operation is used, steps 1 and 2 can be omitted.
Á
Volume level is displayed.
ÖThe time taken till the volume level is displayed is variable depending
on the current operating condition.
ÖRotating the VOLUME CONTROL at a higher speed increases the
amount of volume change (AI VOLUME function).
ÖThe sound of input source cannot be listened to while TAPE 2
(MONITOR) is ON.
dB
VO
LU
ME
-5)
ÖLoad the CD player, MD recorder, DVD player  or cassette deck with
the software to be played.
\Read the instruction manuals of the associated components.
POWER
INPUT
6
%
Þ
VOLUME
To decrease volume To increase volume
Main unitGRCRC
Main unitGRCRC
Main unitGRCRC
Main unitGRCRC
Main
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ENTER
STEREOENTER
ENTER
Tone/
Balance
ENTER
ENTERSound
Set Up
L |||||||||| + |||||||||| R7
ENTER
ENTER
Set Up
ENTER
ENTER
Sound
ENTER
Tone/
Balance
ENTER
ENTER
STEREO
Setup Tone/Balance
Treble
Bass Bass
-8dB
+8dB
L |||||||||| + |||||||||| R7
Sound adjustment functions
Adjusting the tone
1Select STEREO.
2Select the BASS or TREBLE adjustment.
To decreaseTo increase
To
decreaseTo
increase
3Adjust the selected item.Each press of the MODE key swithes the adjustment item as shown below.
1 BASS: Tone, Bass
2 TREBLE: Tone, Treble
3 L -------- R: Balance
4 SW ch: Subwoofer
5 INPUT: Input level
The adjustment menu appears.
ÖThe display on the GRC disappears if no operation has been performed
for about 10 seconds.
ÖThe display on the main unit disappears if no operation has been
performed for about 5 seconds.
Display when BASS
is selectedThe level value changes.
ÖThe level can be adjusted between -8 and +8 in steps of 2.
ÖThe tone cannot be adjusted when the input selector is set to 6ch
INPUT.
ÖIf you proceed to this procedure immediately after that for ÒAdjusting
the toneÓ, you can use the same menu on the GRC.
Indicates the balance settingPosition of the right
speaker
Indicates the center Position of the left
speaker
Adjusting the left/right sound balance
1Select STEREO.
2Select the Balance adjustment.
3Adjust the selected item.
To decrease right
channel levelTo decrease left
channel level
GRC
To decrease
right channel
levelTo decrease
left channel
level
Each press of the MODE key swithes the adjustment item as shown below.
GRC
1 BASS: Tone, Bass
2 TREBLE: Tone, Treble
3 L -------- R: Balance
4 SW ch: Subwoofer
5 INPUT: Input level
dB
BA
ss@@ @-2
L-
--
yt
--R
Treble
Bass
-8dB
+8dB
RCGRC
STEREO
MODE
STEREO
MODE
RCGRC
LEVELMULTI
CONTROL
LEVELMULTI
CONTROL
RC/Main unit
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ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Source
Direct
ENTER
C D
PHONES
MUTE
AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2
VOLUME
This feature allows you to play the source signal with a high quality by
passing it only through the minimum required circuitry.
Source Direct playback
1Select the playback source.
2Select SOURCE DIRECT.
3Playback the source.
To listen through headphones
1Plug headphones.
2Adjust the volume.
To decrease volume To increase volume
To decrease volumeTo increase volume
To mute sound temporarily
Blinks
To cancel
Press the MUTE key again.
Lights up
ÖDuring Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS and TREBLE)
and balance control are defeated.
ÖThe Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with
the surround play is pressed.
Ö
The Source Direct playback is not possible when the 6ch INPUT is selected.
To cancel
Select the Source Direct (S.DIRECT) again.
Goes off
ÖThe speaker sound is defeated at the moment headphones are
inserted into the PHONES jack.
ÖIf headphones are plugged in during surround play, its mode is
automatically switched to the STEREO mode.
If they are plugged in during 6ch INPUT play, only the front L ch and R
ch will be played.
The previous status resumes at the moment headphones are un-
plugged.
ÖIf headphones are plugged in during test tone output, the test tone
output stops.
SOURCE
DIRECT
CD
SOURCE
DIRECT
MUTE
RCGRC
INPUT
SOURCE
DIRECT
RCGRC
%
Þ
VOLUME
RCGRC
MUTE
Sound adjustment functions
Main
Menu 
						

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ENTER
Main Menu 1C DTunerTape1 / MD
6ch  InputLD / DVD
VCRAUX
ENTER
Recording
When recording sound with a recorder component of
KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the
INPUT SELECTOR to select TAPE1 or MD according to the
connected component.
To record a music source
1Select the source to be recorded.
When recording on TAPE, for source, select
anything except TAPE1.
When recording on MD, for source, select anything
except MD.
2Set the recording unit (cassette deck or MD recorder) to
recording mode.
3Play the source and start recording.
Notes for using the 6ch INPUT source
When 6ch INPUT is selected as the input source, the operation is
subjected to the following restrictions.
1. Neither the video or audio can be recorded.
2. The monitor function cannot be activated by pressing the
TAPE 2 (MONITOR) key.
3. Surround play, its adjustment, STEREO mode play, tone
adjustment and Source Direct play are not available. Each press switches the indication.
Select the icon of the source to be played.
Ö*
1*2 
The TAPE 1 display can be changed to the MD display and the LD
display can be changed to the DVD display.
0ÖFor the recording using a cassette deck or MD recorder, read the
instruction manual of the cassette deck or MD recorder.
ÖRecording sound from a MD recorder onto TAPE 1 is not possible
because the input selection is overlapped.
ÖRemember that varying the input level during recording causes the
recording level to be varied.
Ö The EON overriding does not occur during recording.
Regarding TAPE 2   (MONITOR)
A cassette deck or graphic equalizer can be connected to this unitÕs TAPE 2  (MONITOR)  terminals.  If you connect a graphic equalizer, turn the
TAPE 2  (MONITOR)  key ON.  If you connect a 3-head cassette deck, you can monitor the source sound, or the sound being recorded, while recording.
Pressing the TAPE 2  (MONITOR)  key lets you compare the recorded sound and the source sound.  Refer to the operating manual for the component
you connected for further details.GRC
1 VCR
2 AUX
3 TAPE 1 / MD  *1
4 TUNER
 (frequency display)
5 CD
6 LD /  DVD  *2
7 6ch INPUT
INPUT
RCGRCRC/Main unit
Main
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Tuner
Memory /
10key PadAutoBand
RDS
01ch
100.00fm   MHzP.Call
1
2
4
3
OAUTO BAN
TUNING PTY SELECT
ENTER
ENTER
Tuner
ENTER
Tuner
ENTER
Band
Auto
ENTER
100.00
fm   MHz
ENTER
Broadcast reception
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 section
entitled ÒFunctions of RDSÓ.¦
Receiving broadcast station
Select the TUNER input.
Each press switches the indication.
Each press switches the indication.
1FM
2MW (AM)
3LW (U.K. only)
ÒFMÓ, ÒMW(AM)Óor ÒLWÓ indicator
Select the broadcast band.
Select the tuning method.
1 AUTO lit (auto tuning)
2 AUTO not lit (manual tuning) Each press switches the indication.
ÖUsually, set the switch to AUTO (auto tuning).
Select manual tuning when noise interferes due to weak radio wave.
(The stereo broadcasting is received in monaural during manual tuning.)
Select a station.
To increase frequency
To decrease
frequencyTo decrease frequencyTo increase frequencyFrequency display
ÒTUNEDÓ lights up when a
station is tuned.
Auto tuning : The next station found is tuned automatically.
Manual tuning : Press repeatedly or hold until a station is tuned.
Lights up
Main unitGRC
Main unitGRC
Main operation menu
MHz FM--
8
9;))
AUTO
MHz
AUTO
TUNED
8
9;))
1 VCR
2 AUX
3 TAPE 1 / MD
4 TUNER
 (frequency display)
5 CD
6 LD /  DVD
7 6ch INPUT RC
GRC
INPUT
RCGRC
RDS
DISPLAY
      BAND
ÖYou can also start the procedure from step 2 by omitting step 1. RC/Main unit
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Functions of RDS
Functions made possible with RDS
PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently
broadcasting a specified program type (genre).
EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservationBy selecting one of the three kinds of programme previously, the
tuner switches automatically to a station broadcasting that kind of
program whenever it starts broadcasting. When the broadcasting
completes, the tuner returns automatically to the originally-re-
ceived station.
PS (Program Service Name) Display : See figure 1 below.When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automati-
cally displayed.
AUTO MEMORYThis function automatically selects the stations providing RDS and
FM broadcasting and stores them in the preset memory (up to 40
stations can be preset).
RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS Display
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal.  Tuners
and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions
such as automatic display of the station name.
The RDS indicator lights up when an
RDS broadcast (signal) is received.
* Some functions may not be provided or be given different names
depending on countries or areas.
Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to
perform the AUTO MEMORY operation by referring to the
description in ÒStoring RDS stations automatically in the
preset memoryÓ.
Pressing the RDS DISPLAY key changes the display contents.
1PS (Program Service Name) Display :When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automati-
cally displayed.
If no PS data was sent, ÒNO PSÓ is displayed.
2Frequency Display :The frequency of the current station is displayed.
Display mode priority ranking
When an FM broadcast is received :
1PS (Program Service Name) Display
2Frequency Display
DISPLAY key
RDS
FM
BB
C
1 
FM
MHz RDS
FM--
1)
2;5)
Tuner
RDS
RCGRC
A    B
      BANDRDS
DISPLAY
RDS
FM
BB
C
1 
FM
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Set the INPUT SELECTOR to ÒTUNERÓ.
Receiving a preset RDS station
Each press switches the indication.
AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2
1
A.MEMOAUTO
INPUT
2
O BAND
3
The ÒFMÓ indicator should light.
123
456
789
0+10
RDS (Radio Data System)
Use the operating procedure on this page to store RDS
stations automatically in preset memory. Up to 40 RDS
stations can be preset and received with a simple key
operation.
This unit is compatible with the RDS so it can use convenient
RDS functions including automatic tuning and EON reserva-
tion.
RDS stations should be stored in the preset memory follow-
ing the procedure in ÒStoring RDS stations automatically in
preset memoryÓ before listening to RDS stations.
: Keys or controls to be used in this operation
Storing RDS stations automatically in preset memory (AUTO MEMORY)
The following procedure allows to select stations broadcasting RDS broadcast and store them in the preset memory (up to 40
stations can be preset).
ÖThe previously tuned frequency is displayed.
Set the receiving band to ÒFMÓ.Each press switches the indication.
1FM
2MW (AM)
3LW (U.K. only)
Preset radio stations by AUTO MEMORY.
Press the
A.MEMO key.
In a few minutes, the stations with which RDS broadcast is
received are stored in order beginning from preset channels
Ò01Ó (up to 40 stations can be preset).
When the number of stations providing RDS broadcasting is
less than 40, some of other FM stations will be preset in the
vacant channels.ÖIf stations have already been stored in preset channels, the same
number of these preset channels as the number of stations are cleared
and replaced with the data of the newly preset stations.
Blinks
Enter the preset number (max. 40) of the desired RDS station.ÖIf you commit a mistake in entering the digit of 10, press the 0 key
several times to return to the original display and re-enter the preset
number from the beginning.
ÖPress the RDS DISPLAY key to change the displayed information. Press numeric keys in the order as described below:... (RC)
To enter Ò15Ó ...........0, 5
To enter Ò20Ó ...........0, 0, )
Press numeric keys in the order as described below:... (GRC)
To enter Ò15Ó ...........0
ENTER5  ENTER
To enter Ò20Ó ...........0ENTER0ENTER)ENTER
GRC
FM
--
AU
TOM
EMO
Main unitRC
INPUT
Main unitRC
RDS
DISPLAY
      BAND
Main unitRC
RCGRC
+10
5 4 3 2 1
0 9 8 7 6PTY SEARCH
A    B
MEMOAUTO
MEMORY
1 VCR
2 AUX
3 TAPE 1 / MD
4 TUNER
 (frequency display)
5 CD
6 LD /  DVD
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When you press P.Call P.Call key,.......................
When you press 
P.Call key,......................
Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL)
Receiving a preset station
Memory
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
01ch
P.Call
ENTER
123
456
789
0+10
123
456
789
0+10
Memory /
10key Pad
Memory /
10key Pad
ENTER
RDS (Radio Data System)
The AUTO MEMORY function gives precedence to RDS
stations and assigns them from preset number 1. Therefore,
when it is required to preset RDS stations as well as non-RDS
stations, execute the AUTO MEMORY operation first then
proceed to the manual memory operation of non-RDS sta-
tions.
Preparation
ÖSelect the TUNER input.&ÖDisplay the Tuner operation menu.&
Order of radio station presetting
Other stations than the RDS stations can be stored in
the preset memory by presetting them after the RDS
stations preset by AUTO MEMORY as shown below or
overwriting the RDS stations preset in some preset
numbers.
Preset number
1 2 39 40
1AUTO MEMORY
RDS stations
(~ FM stations)
~
2Manual memory
FM stations
or LW or MW stations
Storing radio stations manually in preset memory
1Select the receiving band.
2Select a station or frequency.
3Press the Memory key during receiving a station.
Proceed to step 4
within 10 sec.
(If more than 10 sec.
have elapsed, press the
Memory key again.)
4Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40.
Blinks (for 10 sec.) Lights up (for 10 sec.)
ÖApart from the auto memory function, RDS stations can also be stored
manually in the preset memory.
ÖIn the manual memory storage operation of radio stations, it may take
a few minutes after the Memory key is pressed till the memory display
starts to blink depending on the receiving condition.
Press the numeric keys in the following order:... (RC)
To store in Ò15Ó .......0, 5
Press the numeric keys in the following order:... (GRC)
To store in Ò15Ó .......0
ENTER5ENTER
ÖRepeat steps 1,2,3,4 for each of the stations to be stored in
memory.
ÖIf a station is stored in a preset number which has already stored a
station memory under it, the previous memory is replaced by the new
memory content.
ÖIf RDS stations are stored manually in the preset memory, the PS may
not be included in the memory depending on receiving conditions.
ÖIf you make a mistake in entering the figure of 10, press the 0 key
repeatedly until the original display is shown, then enter the correct
number. Press the numeric keys in the following order:...(RC)
To recall Ò15Ó ...........0, 5
Press the numeric keys in the following order:...(GRC)
To recall Ò15Ó ...........0
ENTER5ENTER
Preset number stored in memory
The preset number
decreases.The preset number
increases.
ÖEvery time the key is pressed, the next station in the order of the preset
number is received.
If the key is held pressed ..............Preset stations will be received suc-
cessively for about half a second each. Enter the preset
number (max. 40) of
the desired station.
MHz FM MEMO)-
8
9));
RCGRC
RCGRC
RCGRC
The preset
number
decreases.The preset
number
increases.
+10
5 4 3 2 1
0 9 8 7 6PTY SEARCH
MEMOAUTO
MEMORY
+10
5 4 3 2 1
0 9 8 7 6PTY SEARCH
MHz FM15
8
9));
 2  1 3394038
 2  1 3394038
PTYTA/NEWS/INFO.
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Searching for a desired program type (PTY search)
1
2
PTY
TunerENTER
ENTER
ENTER
RDS
123
456
789
0+10
ENTER
TUNING PTY SELECT
RDS
RDS Display TA/News/Info.
123
456
789
0+10
+10
PTY
RDS (Radio Data System)
Main operation menu
By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen
to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is
currently broadcasting a program of the specified type.
Preparation
With certain receiving conditions, it may take more than
1 minute until the search completes.
ÖPreset RDS stations with the AUTO
MEMORY function.
ÖSelect the TUNER input.
ÖSet the receiving band to FM.
Select the PTY search mode.
When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on
the display.  If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS
station, ÒNONEÓ is displayed.
Select the desired program type.
Use program type table on the right for your convenience.
A When selecting with the up or down keys
Next
programme
type Previous
programme
typeNext
programme
type Previous
programme
type
The up or down key allows to select desired programme types from
the 29 types. Press and hold the key and release it when the desired
type is displayed.
Select while ÒPTYÓ is lit.
The numeric keys allow to select the desired one of programme
types 1 to 0 directly. If you want to select other programme type than
them, use the TUNING key. BWhen selecting with the numeric keys
BProgram Type Name Display
1 Pop Music POP M
2 Rock Music ROCK M
3 M.O.R. Music M.O.R. M
4 Light Classic Music LIGHT M
5 Serious Classic Music CLASSICS
6 Other Music OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
ChildrenÕs programmes CHILDREN
Social affairs SOCIAL A
Religion RELIGION
Phone in PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
7 News NEWS
8 Current Affairs AFFAIRS
9 Information INFO
0 Sport SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Cultures CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Varied Speech VARIED
A
Program type table
*
*M.O.R. Music (Middle of the Road Music) (      )
DOWN
(      )
UP
ÒNO DATAÓ is displayed if this operation is attempted
before performing the AUTO MEMORY operation.
Main unitGRC
RCGRC
RCGRC
+10
5 4 3 2 1
0 9 8 7 6PTY SEARCH
A    B
PTYÞ
NE
Ws
RDS
EON
PTY
TIMERNEWS INFO.
FM
AM
LW MW
TA TP
12MEMO
1
2