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Model

Serial Number

Specifications

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Audio section

Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 1V)

...................................................................................... 0.01 %

Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66)

CD .................................................................................. 93 dB

Input sensitivity / impedance

CD ..................................................................  200 mV / 47k

Tone controls

BASS ........................................................ ± 8 dB (at 100 Hz)
TREBLE .................................................... ± 8 dB (at 10 kHz)

Output level / impedance

TAPE REC ..................................................... 200 mV / 1 k

Video section

VIDEO inputs / outputs

(composite) ....................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 

FM Tuner section

Tuning frequency range ......................... 87.5 MHz~108 MHz
Usable sensitivity (DIN)

MONO ........................................ 1.2 µV (at 75 

) / 13.2 dBf

(40 kHz dev., S/N 26 dB)

STEREO ......................................... 35 µV (at 75 

) / 42 dBf

(46 kHz dev., S/N 46 dB)

Signal to noise ratio (DIN weighted at 1 kHz, 40 kHz dev.)

MONO ............................................... 65 dB (65.2 dBf input)
STEREO ............................................ 60 dB (65.2 dBf input)

Selectivity (DIN ± 300 kHz) ........................................... 64 dB
Stereo separation (DIN, 1 kHz) .................................... 36 dB
Frequency response .......... 30 Hz~15 kHz, + 0.5 dB, – 3.0 dB

MW Tuner section

Tuning frequency range ........................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
Usable sensitivity

(30% mod., S/N 20 dB) ..................... 20 µV / (700 µV / m)

Signal to noise ratio

(at 30% mod. 1mV input) .......................................... 48 dB

LW Tuner section (U.K. only)

Tuning frequency range ........................... 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz
Usable sensitivity

(30% mod., S/N 20 dB) .............................................. 35 µV

Signal to noise ratio

(at 30% mod. 1mV input) .......................................... 45 dB

General

Power consumption ........................................................ 25 W

  

   AC outlet

UN SWITCHED ................................... 2: (Total 100 W max)

Dimensions ............................................................. W:400 mm

H:105 mm
D:382 mm

Weight (net) ................................................................... 5.2 kg

Notes

Notes

1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
2. Full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below 0 deg.C).

Summary of Contents for C-V301

Page 1: ...CENTER B60 4349 00 C V351 C V301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This manual contains instructions for two models Model availability and features functions may differ depending on country and sales area EN ...

Page 2: ...ANGEROUS 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 C...

Page 3: ...ames and functions of the keys 20 Convenient functions 21 One touch operation and easy operation features 21 Playing music 22 Sound adjustment functions 23 Recording 25 Broadcast reception 26 Receiving broadcast station 26 RDS Radio Data System 27 Functions of RDS 27 DISPLAY key 27 Storing RDS stations automatically in preset memory AUTO MEMORY 28 Receiving a preset RDS station 28 Storing radio st...

Page 4: ...the original signal It is compatible with almost any kind of program source Special features This AV CONTROL CENTER is equipped with a RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions AUTO MEMORY to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs station name display to show you the name of the current broadcast station and PTY search to let you tune stations ...

Page 5: ...ade properly reset the microcomputer referring to In case of difficulty R System control cord System control cord CAUTION ForU K WhenusingtheACout lets equipped with this unit be sure to consult your dealer for the cor responding plug To wall AC outlet 2 Graphic equalizer or Cassette deck 2 MD recorder or Cassette deck 1 1 Power amplifier CD player Shape of AC outlet Europe 1 For the connection an...

Page 6: ...e the avail able models vary depending on marketing areas Monitor TV LD player System connection ANTENA AM FM 75Ω GND SYSTEM CONTROL CD AUX TAPE 1 MD IN IN REC PLAY TAPE 2 MONITOR AUDIO REC PLAY MONITOR OUT VIDEO UNSWITCHED L R CONNECT WITH POWER AMPLIFIER IN REC PLAY VCR FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD 6CH INPUT DVD 6CH INPUT LD DVD Video OUT Audio CENTER OUT SUBWOOFER OUT Audio FRONT OUT Aud...

Page 7: ...ected 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 or LD 1 C...

Page 8: ...om the main system TV set speaker cords and power cord and set it to a direction which provides the best reception 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 FM indoor antenna connection The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only For stable signal reception we recommend using an outd...

Page 9: ...6DSP key 7DOLBY key 8MODE key Press to switch various setting modes 9MULTI CONTROL key Press to select various setting modes 0GRC transmitter Outputs the signals transmitted to the Graphical Remote Control PHONES jack For use in headphones listening INPUT SELECTOR key Press to select the input TAPE 2 MONITOR key For use in monitoring of recording etc BAND key Press to switch the broadcasting band ...

Page 10: ...to the actually connected compo nents About the system control connections 7 Switching the display mode DISPLAY key Use the following procedure to change the display mode Press the DISPLAY key RC and GRC only Select Display from Main Menu 2 when using the GRC Each press switches the indication The time display is displayed for only 5 seconds after which the INPUT SELECTOR display appears automatic...

Page 11: ...control the DVD player 7CD icon Select to control the CD player 8MD icon Select to control the MD recorder 9Tuner icon Select to control the tuner 0LD icon Select to control the LD player Tape A icon Select to control cassette deck A Tape 1 icon Select to control cassette deck 1 Tape B icon Select to control cassette deck B Cable TV icon Select to control the cable TV TV icon Select to control the...

Page 12: ... depend ing on how you press the joystick key Enter the selection Press the ENTER key 1 Select Set Up 2 Press the ENTER key 4 Press the ENTER key 3 Select Reset 5 Perform the setup procedure from step 2 Check the display To reset GRC setting GRC ModelTypeSetup icon Main operation menu C V301 Model 2 C V351 Model 2 AV CONTROL CENTER Model For C V351 The icon on which the cursor is moved blinks in r...

Page 13: ...pe 1 icon 4 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 5 Select the Dual icon 6 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 7 Select the Main Menu icon 8 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection Select System Control or IR ac cording to the connected LD player type 1 Select the Set Up icon 2 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 3 Select the LD icon 4 Press the ENTER key to enter the selecti...

Page 14: ...ress the ENTER key to enter the selection 3 Select the DVD icon 4 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 5 Select the Main Menu icon 6 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection Icon appears at the moment the setup has completed Icons appear at the moment the setup has completed Setup of GRC according to the MD recorder in use Setup of GRC according to the DVD player in use Setup of the Graphi...

Page 15: ...r CABLE Registering setup code for SATELLITE Registering setup code for LD player IR The procedure of steps 1 and 2 1 to 7 of Registering setup code for VCR 1 also allows to register the compo nents listed below to remote control them from the GRC Main operation menu Setup of the Graphical Remote Control GRC unit For C V351 Check the operation of the component 1 Displaytheoperationscreenofthecompo...

Page 16: ...rceisswitchedto CD Other input than CD can be selected in step 3 4 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 3 Select the Main Menu icon again 1 Select the Main Menu icon in the fixed segment screen by operating the joystick 2 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection 5 Select the Display icon 6 Press the ENTER key to enter the selection It is also possible to select the Tape 2 Monitor or Sleep ...

Page 17: ...ay the tuner operation menu 3 Select the icon to be operated 4 Enter the selection by pressing the ENTER key Any of the keys which can control the tuner can be selected Operating the CD player 1 Select the CD input 2 Display the CD operation menu 3 Select the icon to be operated 4 Enter the selection by pressing the ENTER key Any of the CD player operation keys can be selected The menu display sho...

Page 18: ... has been selected in the Setup operation In case Single was selected in the Setup operation the Tape 1 icon is displayed Any of the cassette deck operation keys can be selected For the operation of the cassette deck also read the instruction manual of the cassette deck Any of the LD player operation keys can be selected The procedure on the left is an example assuming that System Control has been...

Page 19: ...Enter the selection by pressing the ENTER key Any of the DVD player operation keys can be selected For the operation of the DVD player also read the instruction manual of the DVD player For C V351 For the operation of the MD recorder also read the instruction manual of the MD recorder Main Menu MD MD 10key P G M P G M M o d e M o d e E d i t E d i t T i t l e S e a r c h T i t l e S e a r c h Main...

Page 20: ...ys Use these keys as the numeric key of the currently selected input source component 4TUNER operation keys BAND key RDS DISPLAY key MEMO key AUTO MEMORY key P CALL fi down key PTY key P CALL up key TA NEWS INFO key 5LD player operation key Read the instruction manual of the LD player CX key AUTO DIGITAL key 6AVCONTROLCENTERoperationkeys PRO LOGIC key 3 STEREO key DSP key STEREO key SOURCE DIRECT ...

Page 21: ...e ON position 4 Load the source component with the software to be played 5 Press the key of the AV CONTROL CENTER to put it to standby mode Preparations 1 Press the play key 2 The system is switched from standby mode to ON mode 3 The input selector is switched automatically 4 Playback starts Function available with the play key op eration 1 Press the eject key 2 The system is switched from standby...

Page 22: ...display To enable system control operation the displayed information should be set according to the actually connected components 0 Note for using the 6ch INPUT Step 3 can be omitted if the easy operation feature is available 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 step...

Page 23: ...ds Display when BASS is selected The level value changes The level can be adjusted between 8 and 8 in steps of 2 The tone cannot be adjusted when the input selector is set to 6ch INPUT If you proceed to this procedure immediately after that for Adjusting the tone you can use the same menu on the GRC Indicates the balance setting Position of the right speaker Indicates the center Position of the le...

Page 24: ... balance control are defeated The Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with the surround play is pressed The Source Direct playback is not possible when the 6ch INPUT is selected To cancel Select the Source Direct S DIRECT again Goes off The speaker sound is defeated at the moment headphones are inserted into the PHONES jack If headphones are plugged in during surround play i...

Page 25: ...ress switches the indication Select the icon of the source to be played 1 2 The TAPE 1 display can be changed to the MD display and the LD display can be changed to the DVD display 0 For the recording using a cassette deck or MD recorder read the instruction manual of the cassette deck or MD recorder Recording sound from a MD recorder onto TAPE 1 is not possible because the input selection is over...

Page 26: ...TO lit auto tuning 2 AUTO not lit manual tuning Each press switches the indication Usually 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 frequency To decrease frequency To increase frequency Frequency display TUNED lights up ...

Page 27: ...seful 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 depen...

Page 28: ...LW 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 01 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 If stations have already been stored in pr...

Page 29: ... also be stored manually in the preset memory In 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 15 0 5 Press the numeric keys in the following order GRC To store in 15 0 ENTER 5 ENTER Repeat steps ...

Page 30: ...y 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 PTY 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 B When selecting with the numeric keys B Program Type Name Display 1 Pop Music POP M 2...

Page 31: ...econds the display returns to the original display When a station with the selected programme type is searched its reception starts and the type name display changes to the station name display Display while the tuner is searching Program type name display Station name display Blinks When a station is received Goes off To cancel RC GRC RC GRC RDS EON PTY TIMER NEWS INFO FM AM LW MW TA TP 1 2 MEMO ...

Page 32: ...tions automatically in preset memory AUTO MEMORY Reserving reception of desired kind of programme in advance EON reservation This step can be omitted if you have already executed the AUTO MEMORY procedure The EON function cannot be used if all of the 40 preset stations have been stored using the procedure in Storing radio stations manually in preset memory Be sure to use the AUTO MEMORY function S...

Page 33: ...r 1 While keeping the tuner tuned into a station with which the EON and RDS indicators light select the desired source with the INPUT SELECTOR 2 Even when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to other source than TUNER it is switched automatically to TUNER when EON re served broadcast starts If the source selected in 1 is LD it continues to be played in this period but the sound is not heard 3 When the EON r...

Page 34: ...Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field The Digital Signal Processing DSP modes let you create a variety of different sonic environments from almost any type of program source To obtain the best possible surround sound be sure to complete Setup for surround play before using the surround modes fl Sound modes Front Speaker Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker Front Speaker Subwoofer Sur...

Page 35: ...about 1 meter higher than the listener s ears DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena jazz club or stadium to almost any type of program source These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources like CD television and FM radio You might enjoy trying the STADIUM or ARENA mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event The EFFECT level lets yo...

Page 36: ...surround mode according to the played source and compo nent in use Switching is not possible when the 6ch INPUT is used Select an icon Adjustment items 5 6 and 8 are not required in the 3 STEREO mode The adjusted items which can be selected with 6ch INPUT are 3 4 5 6 and 7 in this sequence Those which can be selected when SOURCE DIRECT is ON are 7 and 9 Adjust the balance L R 1 Select the Balance ...

Page 37: ...the delay time DELAY 1 Select the Delay Time adjustment display 2 Adjust the Delay Time 3 Quit the delay time adjustment To decrease To increase To decrease To increase The test tone which sounds like noise move across speakers in the following sequence every 1 5 second In Pro Logic mode TEST Lch Front speaker Left TEST Cch Center speaker TEST Rch Front speaker Right TEST SRch Surround speaker Rig...

Page 38: ...ion cursor When the Dolby surround mode is selected 1 Cursor position 2 Entry Each press of the DSP key switches the sound fields as shown below 1 ARENA A lively feeling as felt in the frontmost seat in a concert arena 2 JAZZ CLUB Sound field of a jazz live house where cymbals sound sharply 3 STADIUM A free feeling with little reverberation reflected from the ceiling When the DSP mode is selected ...

Page 39: ...Surround speaker Right 6 SL ch Surround speaker Left 7 SW ch Subwoofer 8 DELAY Delay time 9 INPUT Input level Adjust the adjustment item example 2 If no key on the main unit has been pressed for about 5 seconds the display on the main unit disappears and it returns to the status before the setup mode was entered The display on the GRC disappears if no key on the GRC has been pressed for about 10 s...

Page 40: ...tes the center Position of the left speaker To decrease To increase To decrease To increase To decrease right channel level To decrease left channel level dB B As s 2 dB T RE B L E 2 L y t R RC GRC RC GRC RC GRC LEVEL MULTI CONTROL MODE 2 Adjust the level as required 1 Select BASS 1 Set to Set Up Sound mode Return Return ENTER To decrease To increase LEVEL MULTI CONTROL MODE 2 Adjust the level as ...

Page 41: ...m the display Select icon as required To decrease To increase To decrease To increase To decrease To increase dB C ch 2 dB s Rc h 1 dB s Lc h 1 RC GRC RC GRC RC GRC To decrease To increase LEVEL MULTI CONTROL MODE 2 Adjust the level as required 1 Select Cch To decrease To increase LEVEL MULTI CONTROL MODE 2 Adjust the level as required 1 Select SRch To decrease To increase LEVEL MULTI CONTROL MODE...

Page 42: ...anges the level To quit the setup operation If the input level is too high set it to 6 dB to avoid sound distortion The input level can be set to 6 dB or 0 dB This adjustment is not available with 6ch INPUT If no key on the main unit has been pressed for about 5 seconds the display on the main unit disappears and it returns to the status before the setup mode was entered The display on the GRC dis...

Page 43: ...the middle If no key has been pressed for about 5 seconds the setup display disappears and the display returns to the status before the setup mode was entered Main unit display Each press switches the adjustment parameters Select an adjustment parameter icon by moving the cursor Setup adjustment operations 2 to 8 are to be performed only when required Adjust the effect level EFFECT 3 Enter the set...

Page 44: ... mode was entered Setup adjustment operations 2 to 8 are to be performed only when required The operations are identical to those in Setup for surround play while listening to music If no key on the main unit has been pressed for about 5 seconds the display on the main unit disappears and it returns to the status before the setup mode was entered The display on the GRC disappears if no key on the ...

Page 45: ...t This unit incorporates a clock function Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function The time display blinks after a power failure or when the power cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet and plugged in again In such a case adjust the clock again Activate the clock adjustment mode Press the CLOCK key Enter the hour 1 Set the hour To decrease the figure To increase the f...

Page 46: ...eriod has elapsed o Timer programming Make preparations for the play recording To listen to radio To listen to CD LD MD DVD To listen to tape For broadcast recordings The station should be preset before timer pro gramming ª Insert a disc Programplaybackisnotpos sible Insert a tape Make prepara tions for record ing If tapes are inserted in both decks A and B playback starts with the tape in deck B ...

Page 47: ... with the procedure in step 5 enter the figure of minute using the same procedure After entering the figure of hour with the procedure in step 7 enter the figure of minute using the same procedure To decrease the figure To increase the figure To decrease the figure To increase the figure To decrease the figure To increase the figure Main unit Main unit Main unit Main unit TIMER O N T I M E 1 TIMER...

Page 48: ...ted above 1 Select the preset station No 2 Enter it Down Up The station to be received with timer must be preset before hand ª Activating the timer Select the TIMER No to be used 1 TIMER 1 Execution of timer 1 only 2 TIMER 2 Execution of timer 2 only 3 TIMER 1 2 Execution of timers 1 and 2 4 TIMER OFF Each press of the key switches the TIMER numbers as follows The selected TIMER No lights The time...

Page 49: ...ontents Restart the procedure of Timer programming from the beginning 1 TIMER 1 Only the timer 1 is carried out 2 TIMER 2 Only the timer 2 is carried out 3 TIMER 1 2 Both timers 1 and 2 are carried out 4 TIMER OFF No timer operation is carried out Each press of the key switches the TIMER numbers as follows The reservation contents are held in memory Each press of the key switches the TIMER numbers...

Page 50: ...IK 255 LUXOR 058 061 119 121 M ELECTRONIC 015 MANESTH 060 087 MARANTZ 021 096 310 MATSUI 223 224 310 367 MEMOREX 015 052 061 119 MEMPHIS 087 METZ 021 177 210 362 MINERVA 210 MITSUBISHI 058 082 096 MULTITECH 015 087 MURPHY 015 NEC 056 082 NECKERMANN 096 NESCO 087 NOKIA 056 061 119 121 255 NORDMENDE 056 399 OCEANIC 015 056 OKANO 330 ORION 223 224 310 367 OSAKI 015 052 087 OTTO VERSAND 096 PALLADIUM ...

Page 51: ...302 350 358 FIDELITY 231 FINLANDIA 223 361 374 FINLUX 052 085 087 102 119 120 361 426 531 FIRSTLINE 024 231 232 262 309 336 FISHER 119 223 232 385 FLINT 470 FORMENTI 052 102 335 567 FRONTECH 178 262 279 446 558 FUJITSU 087 FUNAI 279 309 GBC 567 GEC 052 058 087 232 531 572 GELOSO 024 GENEXXA 178 233 GOLDSTAR 052 124 232 558 GOODMANS 051 052 087 250 358 386 389 GENEXXA 178 233 GORENJE 385 GPM 233 GR...

Page 52: ...76 558 SAMBERS 117 531 SAMSUNG 024 052 232 279 385 SANDRA 231 SANYO 026 051 087 119 223 SBR 027 052 058 SCHAUB LORENZ 362 376 572 SCHNEIDER 052 233 262 338 367 386 409 SEG 051 232 279 567 SEI 102 117 192 309 SEI SINUDYNE 025 531 SELECO 178 274 426 SENTRA 050 SHARP 051 108 SHORAI 309 SIAREM 102 117 531 SIEMENS 206 342 343 569 SILVER 051 SINGER 102 SINUDYNE 102 117 192 250 309 SKANTIC 371 372 SOLAVO...

Page 53: ...OR 123 187 MANHATTAN 470 607 MARANTZ 215 MASPRO 107 343 351 510 MATSUI 359 MICRO TECHNOLOGY 348 MULTISTAR 346 MURATTO 350 NAVEX 347 NEWHAUS 235 NOKIA 123 187 343 412 470 NORDMENDE 377 ORBITECH 516 OXFORD 359 PACE 082 198 343 351 470 PALCOM 312 313 PANDA 470 PHILIPS 215 343 470 PHOENIX 381 PHONOTREND 303 607 POLYTRON 409 PROMAX 470 PROSAT 303 PTT TELECOM 228 QUADRAL 377 RADIOLA 215 RADIX 411 RCA 58...

Page 54: ... circuiting and plug the AC cord again Adjust the Left Right balance Connect them by referring to the power amplifier s instruction manual Set the presence mode Adjust the surround and center speaker levels Switch the display to TAPE 1 or MD 0 Switch the display to show LD or DVD 0 Connect them correctly by referring to Sys tem connection Remedy Cause Amplifier Symptom Sound is not output or the v...

Page 55: ...rmal Remedy Cause Symptom Please note that the following items will be deleted from this unit s memory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for approximately three days The input selection is cleared and the TUNER input is selected The volume setting is cleared and the volume is set to 65 dB The receiving band setting is cleared and the FM band is selected The frequency setting is ...

Page 56: ... dBf 40 kHz dev S N 26 dB STEREO 35 µV at 75 Ω 42 dBf 46 kHz dev S N 46 dB Signal to noise ratio DIN weighted at 1 kHz 40 kHz dev MONO 65 dB 65 2 dBf input STEREO 60 dB 65 2 dBf input Selectivity DIN 300 kHz 64 dB Stereo separation DIN 1 kHz 36 dB Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 dB 3 0 dB MW Tuner section Tuning frequency range 531 kHz 1 602 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20 dB 20 µV 700 µV...

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