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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
C-V750
AV CONTROL CENTER
B60-3214-00 CH (T)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6
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C-V750 (En/T)
Batteries(R03/AAA) (4)
FM indoor antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Loop antenna stand (1)
Graphical Remote Control unit (1)
Accessories
ON/STANDBY
MUTE
VOLUME
ENTER
Setup
DVD/6ch Input
Sound Speaker
C D
Sat.
Tape1
Cable
Reset
VCR1
VCR2
L D
T V
Confirm
Set Up
Return
Input
Source
Main Menu
TapeA
TapeB
Tape1
LD
Tuner
CD
VCR2
VCR1
TV
Sat.
Cable
Microphone (1)
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe and U.K. .............................................. AC 230 V only
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
Unpacking
Before applying power
Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Before applying power
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN-
TENDED 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 QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp 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.
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.
For the United Kingdom
3 Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
3 Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Cable tidy (2)


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C-V750 (En/T)
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
3 carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Before applying power ................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Special features .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
System connection ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Connection of audio components (CD player, cassette deck, power amplifier) ............................................... 5
Connection of video components (LD player, VCR, cable/satellite tuner, DVD) ............................................... 6
Digital connections ............................................................................................................................................ 7
About the system control connections .............................................................................................................. 8
Connection of flat-cable connector ................................................................................................................... 8
Connection of antenna ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Controls and indicators .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Controls and indicators .................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting up the GRC according to your AV CONTROL CENTER (Model Type Setup) ....................................... 13
Setting up the GRC according to the option components (Set Up) ...................................................................... 14
Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up) ......................................................................... 15
Remote control of components from the GRC .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Controlling the AV CONTROL CENTER ............................................................................................................. 16
Controlling the components connected through system control cords .......................................................... 17
Convenient functions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
One-touch operation and easy operation features ......................................................................................... 19
System component startup by voice activation ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Starting the system components by voice activation (by any person) ........................................................... 20
Auto power-save .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Recording the user's own voice for voice activation (by specific person) ...................................................... 21
Starting the system by voice activation using the recorded words (by specific person) ............................... 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
RT key ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Storing RDS stations automatically in preset memory (AUTO MEMORY) ..................................................... 28
Receiving a preset RDS station ....................................................................................................................... 28
Storing radio stations manually in preset memory ......................................................................................... 29
Receiving a preset station ............................................................................................................................... 29
Receiving all preset stations in order (P. CALL) ............................................................................................... 29
Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ........................................................................................ 30
Reserving reception of desired kind of programme in advance (EON reservation) ....................................... 32
To cancel EON reservation ............................................................................................................................... 33
Ambience effects ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Sound modes .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Setup for surround play .................................................................................................................................... 36
Surround play ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Surround play of LD or DVD ............................................................................................................................. 39
Setup for surround play (while listening to music) ......................................................................................... 40
Setup of other speakers than those used by system SERIES 21 .................................................................... 44
Setup of the surround effect parameters (DSP) .............................................................................................. 46
Clock adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Displaying the Time .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Timer operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Timer programming .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Activating the timer ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Sleep timer ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
Set up code chart ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
VCR Set up codes ............................................................................................................................................. 53
TV Set up codes ................................................................................................................................................ 54
TV Set up codes ................................................................................................................................................ 55
LD Set up codes ................................................................................................................................................ 55
Satellite Set up codes ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Cable Set up codes ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
In case of difficulty .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
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C-V750 (En/T)
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.
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 programmed to control AV components from other manufacturers than
KENWOOD.
True home theater sound
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.
New 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", "JAZZ CLUB", "STADIUM", "CATHEDRAL" and "THEATER", to add the "presence" associated with an arena, jazz club or stadium
(etc.) to 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 by program type.
RDS (Radio Data System) tuner
Graphical Remote Control unit "GRC"
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
Simply pressing the play key of the CD player or cassettedeck turns the system on and starts playback.
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.
Operating procedure steps (Left half)
(Example of instructions in this manual)
Step No.
Main unit key to be
used
Remote control key to
be used
Icon selection
Press ENTER key.
Supplementary
explanation for the main
unit operation
Supplementary
explanation for the
graphical remote
control operation
Supplementary explanation (Right half)
2 Entry
Each press switches
the indication.
1 ARENA
2 JAZZ CLUB
3 STADIUM
4 CATHEDRAL
5 THEATER
1
ENTER
ENTER
DSP Mode
O
DSP
Arena
Sound DSP Mode
ENTER
Select the DSP surround mode.
1 Select DSP.
1 Selection cursor
Main unit
GRC
Main unit
GRC
Special features


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C-V750 (En/T)
ANTENNA
AM
FM 75
GND
CONNECT WITH
POWER AMPLIFIER
SYSTEM
CONTROL
CD
AUX
TAPE 1/ MD
IN
IN
REC
PLAY
IN
IN
TAPE 2
(MONITOR)
AUDIO
FRONT
REC
REC
PLAY
PLAY
VOICE
ACTIVATE
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
AUDIO
VIDEO
CENTER
INPUT
AC-3
SUBWOOFER
UNSWITCHED
LD
VCR
CABLE
/ SAT.
L
R
LD
DVD
DVD 6CH.INPUT
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN
REC IN
PLAY
OUT
REC
IN
PLAY
OUT
Also connect the system control cords when the
KENWOOD Audio Component System "SERIES 21" is
connected.
The connected components shown here are given as examples
because the available models vary depending on marketing areas.
System connection
Connection of audio components (CD player, cassette deck, power amplifier)
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related compo-
nents.
3 Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.
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".
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System
control cord
System control cord
CAUTION (For U.K.)
When using the AC
outlets equipped with
this unit, be sure to
consult your dealer for
the
corresponding
plug.
To wall
AC outlet
*2 Cassette deck 2
Cassette deck 1
or MD recorder
*1 Power amplifier
M-A300
CD player
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around
the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projec-
tions) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and right panels: 10 cm
Rear panel
: 10 cm
Top panel
: 50 cm
*2 Do not connect system control cord to the cassette
deck connected to the TAPE 2 (MONITOR) jacks.
Shape of AC outlet
U.S.A.,Canada
and China
Australia
Other countries
*1 For the connection and operation proce-
dures of the power amplifier and speak-
ers, refer to the instruction manual of
the power amplifier (M-A300).
Analog disc turntable
(with built-in equalizer amp)
Voice-activation
microphone
Connection
cable
LINE
OUTPUT