Kenwood M616dvs Manual

							© B60-5870-08/00 (E, X)  LVT2249-001A
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
M-616DV
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUI-
LATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT 
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT 
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) 
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPA-
NYING THE APPLIANCE.
Before applying power
¤ Caution  :  Read this page carefully to 
ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Australia  ........................................................... AC 240 V only
Europe  .............................................................. AC 230 V only
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE 
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
¤ Caution :  Read this page carefully to 
ensure safe operation.
Read These Instructions 
– All the safety and operating instructions should be 
read before the product is operated.
Keep These Instructions 
– The safety and operating instructions should be 
retained for future reference.
Heed All Warnings 
– All warnings on the product and in the operating 
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow All Instructions 
– All operating and use instructions should be 
followed.
1.  Clean only with dry cloth 
– Unplug this product from the wall outlet before 
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol 
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Attachments
– Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
3.  Do not use this apparatus near water
– This product shall not be exposed to dripping and 
splashing – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, 
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or 
near a swimming pool; and the like. Do not place an 
object containing liquid, such as a flower vase, on 
the appliance.
4. Accessories 
– Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
The marking of products using lasers
The marking this product has been classified as 
Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazard-
ous radiation outside the product.
Location: Back panel
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The markings of products' certifications.
Rating label location : Back panel
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5. Ventilation 
– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the 
product and to protect it from overheating. Do not 
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 
with the manufacturer’s instructions. The openings 
should never be blocked by placing the product on 
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product 
should not be placed in a built-in installation such 
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is 
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have 
been adhered to.
6. Power Sources 
– This product should be operated only from the 
type of power source indicated on the product. If 
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your 
home, consult your product dealer or local power 
company.
7.  
CAUTION – Polarization 
– Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
8.  Power Cord Protection 
– Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
9. Lightning 
– Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
10. Overloading 
– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or 
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in 
a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Object and Liquid Entry 
– Never push objects of any kind into this product 
through openings as they may touch dangerous 
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in 
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind 
on the product.
12. Servicing 
– Do not attempt to service this product yourself 
as opening or removing covers may expose you 
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all 
servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage Requiring Service 
– Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
14. Replacement Parts 
– When replacement parts are required, be sure 
the service technician has used replacement parts 
specified by the manufacturer or have the same 
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized 
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or 
other hazards.
15. S a fe t y Che c k 
– Upon completion of any service or repairs to this 
product, ask the service technician to perform safety 
checks to determine that the product is in proper 
operating condition.
16. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
– This product should be mounted to a wall or 
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
17.  H e a t 
– Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not 
place a flaming object, such as a candle or lantern, 
or near the product.
18. Power  Lines 
– An outside antenna system should not be located 
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other 
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall 
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an 
outside antenna system, extreme care should be 
taken to keep from touching such power lines or 
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Notes:
Item 7 is not required except for grounded or 
polarized equipment.
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 Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked 
¤ carefully to 
ensure safe operation.
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all 
accessories are present.
FM indoor antenna .............................................................................. (1)
Remote control unit 
with a built-in button battery (RC-F0601) ................... (1)
Video cord ................................................................................................. (1)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged of 
falls to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit 
was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. 
Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and 
packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in 
the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Before applying power ...................................2Safety precautions ...................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2
Before use .......................................................4
Connections ....................................................6
Disc information .............................................8
Handling discs.................................................9
About USB device ...........................................9
Supported iPod/iPhone .................................9
About MP3 and WMA ...................................10
About Video file ............................................11
About Picture file ..........................................11
Component names and functions ...............12
Basic function ...............................................14
Switching the system on ..................................................... 14
Switching the system to standby mode .................... 14
Volume control .......................................................................... 14
Adjusting the sound ............................................................... 14
Using the DVD/USB device...........................15Preparation ................................................................................... 15
Playing a DVD/Video CD ...................................................... 16
Playing a CD/audio file/video file ................................... 16
Direct Search (For DVD, Video CD, CD, audio file 
only) .......................................................................................... 17
File Select (For audio file, video file, picture file 
only) .......................................................................................... 17
Programming chapters/tracks/files............................... 18
Random play (except picture file) .................................. 18
Repeat play................................................................................... 18
A-B Repeat .................................................................................... 19
Zoom................................................................................................ 19
Changing the display information................................. 19
DVD Setup .....................................................20Selecting the scanning mode .......................................... 20
Setting a menu .......................................................................... 20
Using the iPod/iPhone  .................................22Playing an iPod/iPhone ........................................................ 22
Repeat play................................................................................... 22
Random play ............................................................................... 22
Using the AUX  ..............................................23Playing an external component...................................... 23
Using the radio  .............................................23Tuning in radio stations ........................................................ 23
Manual preset ............................................................................. 24
Tuning to a preset radio station ...................................... 24
Us
ing Radio Data System (Europe only) .................... 24
Changing the Radio Data System display 
information (Europe only) .......................................... 24
Tuning by Program Type
 (PTY search) (Europe only) ........................................ 25
Clock/timer operation ..................................26Clock setting ................................................................................ 26
Timer setting ............................................................................... 26
To activate/deactivate the timer ..................................... 27
Sleep timer setting .................................................................. 27
System setup .................................................28Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.) ...................................... 28
In case of difficulty .......................................28
General information .....................................30
Maintenance ............................................................................... 30
Specifications ................................................30
Before use
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Preparing the remote control unit
When you use the remote control unit for the first 
time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Operation
When the power cord is plugged in, STANDBY/TIMER 
indicator is lit. The power turns ON by pressing  
button on the remote control unit pointing at the 
remote sensor. When the power comes on, press the 
button you want to operate.
Approx. 6 m
30° 30°
Remote sensor
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•  The supplied battery may have shorter live than ordinary 
battery due to use during operation checks.
•  When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than 
before, replace the battery with a new one.
•  Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct 
light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp may cause a 
malfunction.
  In such a case, change the location of the system installation 
to prevent malfunction.
¤ CAUTION• Lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
•  The battery pack or batteries shall not be exposed to 
excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like.
•  Keep battery out of reach of children and in original 
package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries 
promptly. If swallowed contact physician immediately.
Changing the battery of the remote control 
unit
Use a commercially available button battery 
(CR2025).
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•  Insert the battery into the remote control unit by matching 
the polarities (+ and –) correctly.
How to read this manual
Most of the functions are designed to be able to 
operate from the remote control unit.
CR2025 (+side)
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AUDIO OUT
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COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Connections 
¤ CAUTION
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will 
be blocked causing damage or fire hazard (Main unit and 
power cord).
•  Do not place a cloth on the unit or place it on a carpet or cushion.
•  Do not use the system in a poorly ventilated place.
•  Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the main 
unit.
•  Leave some space around the main unit (from the largest outside dimension 
including projection) equal to or greater than, shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm
Side and rear : 15 cm
¤ CAUTIONThe power in this equipment will not be 
completely cut off from the wall outlet 
when the standby switch is turned off.
Install the equipment so that the wall 
outlet is easily accessible and, in case of 
emergency, immediately unplug the power 
plug from the wall outlet. 
Mains plug is used as the disconnect 
device, It shall remain readily operable and 
should not be obstructed during intended 
use.
FM indoor antenna
Right speakerLeft speaker
To AC wall outlet
•  Insert the plug firmly all the 
way into the AC wall outlet. To TV with video input 
terminal
Video cord Component Video cord
(commercially available)
 Power cord
Digital coaxial cord
RCA pin plug cord (commercially available) To AV receiver/amplifier or speaker 
with built-in amplifier etc. 
with input terminal
The "DIGITAL OUT" 
terminal of this unit puts 
out only the digital audio 
of the DVD/CD source.
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Connecting the FM antenna
1  Connect the lead to the [ANTENNA 
FM 75Ω] terminal. 
2  Find the location that gives the best 
reception. 
3  Secure the antenna as high up as 
possible. 
•  The antenna supplied with the system is a basic antenna 
for indoor use. For stable signal reception, the use of an 
outdoor antenna (commercially available) is recommended. 
Disconnect the indoor antenna first before connecting an 
outdoor antenna.
¤ CAUTION on installing an outdoor 
antenna
•  Since antenna installation necessitates skill and experience, 
always consult your dealer before installation. The antenna 
should be placed at a distance from the power distribution 
wires. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur if the 
antenna falls down.
Connecting the iPod/iPhone1 Insert the Dock adapter into the main unit.
2 Connect your iPod/iPhone.
To remove Dock adapter•  Insert a thin object such as the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver 
into the slit on the dock adapter and lift it to remove.
•  Connect an iPod dock adapter, which is provided with your 
iPod/iPhone or commercially available from Apple Inc., to the 
iPod dock of this main unit. Note that the iPod adapter is not 
provided with this System.
•  You do not need to attach an iPod dock adapter for some 
models of iPod/iPhone (such as iPod nano 6th generation).
•  See page 9 for the supported iPod/iPhone models.
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Types of Playable Discs
The system this unit is using does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer 
you high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts.
Playable DiscDVD VIDEO 
(DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW)CD (CD-R, CD-RW) VCD (SVCD*)
Logo mark
on disc
              
Disc size
8 cm12  c m8 cm12  c m8 cm12  c mPlayed sidesOne or both One or both One side only One side only One side only One side only
ContentsVideo +
AudioApprox. 41 min.
  (1 side, 1 layer)
Approx. 75 min.
  (1 side, 2 layers)
Approx. 82 min. 
  (2 sides, 1 layer)
Approx. 150 min. 
  (2 sides, 2 layers)Approx. 133 min.
  (1 side, 1 layer)
Approx. 242 min.
  (1 side, 2 layers)
Approx. 266 min. 
  (2 sides, 1 layer)
Approx. 484 min. 
  (2 sides, 2 layers)Max. 20 min. Max. 74 min.
( I n c a s e o f a n S V C D, t h e p o s s i b l e 
playback time becomes shorter.)
AudioMax. 20 min., 
digitalMax. 80 min., 
digital
• * This unit can play SVCDs, but some functions will not work.
•  A Dual Disc is a t wo -sided disc combining a DVD side according to the DVD standard and a music side. The video content 
recorded on the DVD side can be played back. As the music side is not compatible with the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback 
on this unit is not assured.
•  This unit can play back DVD - R and DVD - RW discs recorded in the DVD VIDEO format and DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, but 
depending on the recording unit, the disc manufacturer, etc., playback sometimes may not be possible.
•   This unit may also be incapable of playing certain CD-R/RW discs depending on their properties, recording conditions, etc.
•   This player cannot play back discs compatible with CPRM. CPRM is the abbreviation of Content Protection for Recordable Media, 
and it is a technique for copyright protection for recording media. 
Unplayable discs
This player cannot play back any of the following discs.
DVD AUDIO discs, DVD-RAM discs, SACD discs, DVD-ROM discs, VSD discs, CDV discs (Only the audio part can be played.), 
CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can be played.)
Regional code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the 
rear of the unit or "ALL".
•  Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s 
regional code or the disc cannot play.
•  If you try to play a DVD with a dif ferent regional code from your unit, the message “WRONG REGION” appears on the T V screen.
Disc information
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About USB device
Notes on use of the USB device 
This unit can play audio files stored in the flash 
memory and digital audio player that have a USB port 
(these devices are referred to as USB devices in this 
document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types and 
usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices•  USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class.
•  USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 
mA or less. 
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• USB Mass Storage Class : USB devices that the PC can 
recognize as an external storage without using any special 
driver or application software.
Operation regulatory marks
With this unit, some functions such as the play 
function may be restricted depending on the 
location where the DVD is playing. In this case, the 
following marks will appear on the screen. For more 
information, refer to the disc manual.
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Handling discs
Handling precautionsHold a disc taking care not to touch the played surface. ( The 
side without the printed label is the playback side.)
Notes on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW discsIf the CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW disc in use has a printable label 
surface, the disc may be unable to be taken out of the system 
due to sticking of the label surface. To prevent malfunction of 
the system, do not use such a disc.
Cautions on CD discsAlways use a CD carrying the  marking.
A disc without this marking may be unable to be played back 
correctly.
The disc rotates at a high speed during playback. Never use a 
cracked, chipped or greatly warped disc. Otherwise, damage or 
malfunction of the player may result.
Also, do not use a disc with a non-circular shape as this may 
result in malfunction.•  Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device 
conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
•  Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal 
playback or display of the audio file. 
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above 
specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on 
the type or condition of the USB device. 
Supported iPod/iPhone 
Made for
•  iPod nano (6th generation)
•  iPod nano (5th generation)
•  iPod nano (4th generation)
•  iPod nano (3rd generation)
•  iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano
•  iPod touch (4th generation)
•  iPod touch (3rd generation)
•  iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch
•  iPod (4th generation)
• iPod classic
•  iPod photo (4th generation)
•  iPod video (5th generation)
•  iPod mini (2nd generation)
• iPod mini
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
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•  Be sure to update the software of your iPod/iPhone to the 
latest version.
•  The iPod/iPhone cannot be connected together with its 
accessories such as the cover or case. Be sure to remove any 
accessories before connecting the iPod/iPhone.
•  Movies or pictures on iPod/iPhone cannot be output through 
the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.
•  Music or sound on iPod/iPhone cannot be output through 
the AUDIO OUT terminals on this unit.
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About MP3 and WMA
The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio 
file) and the media format have the following 
limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to 
the specification, may not play normally.
Playable Audio file 
Playable MP3 file•  File formats: MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
• Extension: .mp3
•  Transfer bit rate:  8 kbps – 320 kbps
Playable WMA file•  File format: Windows Media™ Audio compliant
• Extension: .wma
•  Transfer bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
•  Following files created using functions in Windows Media™ 
Player 9 or later cannot be played.
- WMA Professional
- WMA Lossless
- WMA Voice
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•  Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. 
If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio 
file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the 
speaker.
•  The files with copy protection cannot be played.
•  Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding 
software setting, USB device type, and/or recording 
conditions.
•  The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of 
compression format standard and additional specifications.
•  Audio files encoded using VBR ( Variable Bit Rate) may use bit 
rates that fall outside the supported range. Audio files with bit 
rates outside the supported range cannot be played.
Playable storage media•  DVD±R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW 
•  USB device (USB version 1.1/2.0 Full Speed)
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•  CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing 
software cannot be used.
•  When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at 
once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".
•  For details on the available USB devices, refer to  (page 9).
Playable DVD±R/RW format• UDF-Bridge
Playable CD-R/RW format•  ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
Playable file system of USB device• FAT 16/32
The maximum number of characters for 
display
•  File/Folder name: 12/8 characters
•  MP3 ID3 TAG/WMA Contents property: 30 characters
  WMA Contents property (album name): 30 characters
( The information which can be displayed with this unit: title, 
artist name, and album name)
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•  File/Folder name is the number of the characters including 
the extensions.
•  This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 
TA G: 
version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4•  A character that cannot be displayed with this unit is 
displayed incorrectly or substituted by “-“.
Limitation of structure for the file and the 
folder
•   Maximum number of folders: 130 (including root folder)
•  Maximum number of files per media: 999
Playing order of the audio file•  Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can 
specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder 
and writing them by folder.
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