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COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
NV-SERIES
NV-701/NV-301
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country
and sales area.
B60-4755-00 (EN)
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 2 Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ AC 120 V only Europe and U.K. ................................................. AC 230 V only Australia ............................................................. AC 240 V only China.................................................................... AC 220 V only *Other countries ...........AC 110-12
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Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section 3 Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Preparation section Application section Before applying power ............................... 2 Special playback options for CD .................. 37 Listening in the desired sequence Safety precautions ...................................... 2 (program playback) ....................................................37 Specia
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4 Special features Simple operation of numerous unit functions using MULTI CONTROL setting mode The MULTI CONTROL setting mode gives you control of a number of unit operations including CD program playback and timer programming while using an easy to use menu format. 3-Disc carousel CD player Three discs can be set. You can enjoy listening to your CDs with program playback, repeat playback, random playback, etc. Convenient timer functions Timer programming : Timer playback, AI timer playback, an
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Preparation section System connection 5 Accessories FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit (1) (1) (1) RC-NV301 RC-NV701 RC-NV301E RC-NV701E (For NV-301) (For NV-701) Speaker cords Batteries (R6/AA) AC plug adaptor (1) NV-301 (2) (2) NV-701 (6) Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet. (Accessory only for regions where use is necessary.) (Speaker cords are provided in the speaker package. Be sure to check that the correct lengths have been provided.
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6 System connection Connecting the speakers When connecting the speakers, be sure to keep in mind the following points regarding speaker connection. Ö Never short-circuit the “+” and “–” speaker cords. Ö If the left and right speaker connections or the “+” and “–” polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments, etc. Be sure to connect the transparent cord and striped cord of the speaker cable to the matching terminals on the speakers and the ma
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Preparation section 7 System connection Speaker placement in a multichannel home theater CAUTION (For U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada) setup Be sure to adhere to the following or proper ventilation Center will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. speaker Ö Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of this unit. Subwoofer Speaker and TV installation Front speaker The magnet in the speakers may cause color irregularity Surround speaker if set on the TV. If this occurs, p
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8 System connection (optional or commercially-available equipment) Connection with other components Note on Connection CAUTION Connect the components as shown in the diagrams. Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until connections are complete. The rear panel configuration varies depending on the models (countries or area). When an external system component is connected, please read the instruction manual of the component Note Note as well. MD recorder, DVD player, VCR, or analog turn
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Preparation section 9 System connection VCR, MD/CD recorder, or analog turntable (NV-701 only) The VIDEO 1 jacks can be used for connection of a VCR or similar component that features audio and video input and output capability. Video input Video output 1 Audio input VCR DIGITAL VIDEO 1 COAX. IN 2 For VIDEO 1 MONITOR PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT OUT digital audio VIDEO AUDIO–VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OPT. IN Audio output input TV For digital audio To video input of TV output of CDs CD OPT. OUT When making c
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10 System connection DVD player (NV-701 only) The VIDEO 2 jacks can be used for connection of a DVD player or similar component that features audio and/or video output capability. DVD player Optical-fiber cable Digital output Video output Audio output (FRONT) Audio output Audio output (CENTER/ (SURROUND) SUBWOOFER) CENTER L 1 DIGITAL VIDEO 1 COAX. IN 2 R MONITOR PLAY IN REC OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER SURROUND PLAY IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO–VIDEO 1 AUDIO–VIDEO2 / 6 CH INPUT VIDEO 2 OPT. IN TV To video inp
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Preparation section L O R T N O C 11 Controls and indicators Main unit MULTI CONTROL HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM SET ENTER MENU DEMO STANDBY STANDBY CD ON/STANDBY DISC SKIP TUNER POWER BAND OPEN/CLOSE TAPE PHONES MD/DVD changer VIDEO/6ch IN E M U L O V
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12 Controls and indicators 97 (stop) key ¦» 1 Display # Operation key for the CD player and cassette deck. 2 TAPE (ª £) key ¥ 0 MENU (DEMO) key 4* Press to select the cassette deck and start playback. Switches the displayed information. Press to switch 3 TUNER (BAND) key Ú the MULTI CONTROL setting mode on and off. Press to select the tuner and switch the receiving band. When power is in the standby mode: 4 CD (6) key ¤ Use to turn the demonstration on and off. Press to select the CD input and s
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Preparation section 13 Controls and indicators The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what Display actually appears on the display. 1 CD player indicators 6 Cassette deck-related indicators Indicate which disc trays contain discs, which disc is Indicate the play/record status, the reverse mode, the currently selected as well as play and pause tape playback direction, and whether Dolby NR (noise indications. reduction) is being used. 2 MENU indicator 7 Mul
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14 Controls and indicators Remote control unit (RC-NV301 / RC-NV301E) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 4 BACK key * Press in the MULTI CONTROL setting mode to return to a previous step. POWER 5 TUNING (1/Á) keys ¦Û When the CD input is selected, press to fast DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 forward or backward the disc. CD When the TUNER input is selected, press to tune in 1 23 a station. TUNER/BAND 6 TIME DISP.
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Preparation section 15 Controls and indicators Remote control unit (RC-NV701 / RC-NV701E) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. Functions listed in brackets [ ] can be set up to be used with the components you have connected to this unit. For more details, see “Remote operation of other components” Y 1 DISC SELECTOR keys ¤¦ Use to select the disc for playback (or recording). [INPUT SEL] POWER Use to select
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16 Controls and indicators 7 MUTE key ° ) REPEAT key á Used for repeated playback of a CD. This is used to mute the sound temporarily. [CHANNEL °] 8 POWER ( ) key ¢ Use to select lower channel selections when 9 CD (6) key ¤ controlling a TV, VCR, etc. 0 TUNER/BAND key Ú Á RANDOM key q ! TAPE (ª £) key ¥ For CD playback, switching is executed between random @ MENU key * playback and normal playback. [MENU] [CHANNEL 5] Use to display the menu screen when using a DVD Use to select higher channel se
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Preparation section 17 Operation of the remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. Ö Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Remote Operation sensor Operating range Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and (approx.) press the POWER ( ) key of the remote control unit to turn the power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key. 6m To put the power in standby, press the POWER ( ) key
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18 Operation of the MULTI CONTROL setting mode The MULTI CONTROL keys make it possible to perform a number of functions in a simple procedure. When the MENU key is pressed, items appear in the display according to the MULTI CONTROL key operation, so you can select the desired mode more intuitively. You can also use the 4/¢ keys on the remote control unit in the same manner as the MULTI CONTROL keys on the main unit. Main unit Remote control unit MULTI CONTROL VIDEO/6chIN MD/DVD 0 +10 MENU 0 +10
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Preparation section 19 Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. It is necessary to set the correct time before using the timer functions. The time can be displayed only while the power is in standby. The following items can be selected by pressing the MULTI CONTROL keys repeatedly. Select “Clock Options”. 1 (“CD Program Play”) (“Recording Options”) MULTI CONTROL “Tape Options” MENU SET DEMO “Audio Options” “Clock Options” “Surround Options” (NV-701 only) +“Clock Options” is scro
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20 Setting up for surround sound (NV-701 only) Once you have completed setting up your speakers, make sure to complete the following speaker settings to obtain and enjoy the best possible surround sound possible from this system. Setting the configuration of the speaker system A full surround speaker system is supplied with the NV-701, and the factory settings have been set up according to the specifications of the supplied speakers. However, if you do not connect all the speakers or use differe
