COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM
NV-500
NV-600
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.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
TEXT
B60-4290-00
EN
Before applying power
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Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Contents
Preparation section
Application section
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (for Europe and U.K.) ............................ 28
Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ...... 29
To be able to listen to the desired information
at any time (EON)..............................................................30
Playback of CD .............................................................. 32
Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ...... 32
Repeated playback ..........................................................34
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback) ...........................................................35
Convenient Recording Methods ................................. 36
Selection of the Recording Type ...................................36
Recording an entire CD onto tape
Before applying power ............................................ 2
Safety precautions ........................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................... 4
Special features .................................................................6
In regard to demonstration...............................................6
Accessories ........................................................................6
System connection ......................................................... 7
AM loop antenna connection ..........................................7
FM antenna connection ....................................................7
Connection of the speaker system ................................8
Connection of Other Accessories ...................................9
CHANNEL SPACE setting ............................................. 10
Controls and indicators................................................ 11
Operation of remote control unit ................................ 12
Basic configuration of the remote control menu.......13
Selecting an input using the CURSOR key..................13
Clock adjustment .......................................................... 14
Pprasection
(CD direct recording) .......................................................................... 37
Recording every desired track in CD onto tape
(CD one-track recording) .................................................................... 38
Recording desired CD tracks in a desired order
onto tape (CD program recording) ................................................ 39
Tone control and sound field effect adjustment...... 40
Adjusting the external input level ................................40
Adjusting the subwoofer output level .........................40
Bass Boost and tone control..........................................41
Dolby Virtual setting ........................................................42
DSP mode setting .............................................................43
Timer operation ............................................................. 44
Setting the O.T.T................................................................44
Setting the timer playback .............................................45
Sleep Timer (Sleep) .........................................................46
Timer recording ................................................................47
Checking the time information display of CD .......... 48
Adjusting the display contrast.................................... 49
Remote control of external components .................. 50
Basic section
Let's put out some sound ............................................. 16
Basic use method.............................................................16
Receiving broadcast station ..........................................18
To receive a station that has not been preset ............19
Collective presetting of stations (auto preset)
(Except for Europe and U.K.)
Presetting R.D.S. stations
(RDS auto memory for Europe and U.K. ) ......................................... 20
One-by-one presetting (manual preset)................................. 21
Playback of CD .................................................................22
In regard to CD-TEXT .......................................................23
Playback of tape...............................................................24
Selecting Dolby NR..........................................................25
Selecting the reverse mode ...........................................25
Let's recording ............................................................... 26
Recording on TAPE ..........................................................26
CD synchronized recording............................................27
Knowledge section
Important Items.............................................................. 54
Maintenance .....................................................................54
Reference ..........................................................................54
Disc handling precautions .............................................55
Notes on cassette tape ...................................................55
In case of difficulty ................................................................57
INDEX .............................................................................. 60
Specifications................................................................ 62
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on
the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the
safety and operating instructions. These safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
6. Temperature – The appliance may not function
properly if used at extremely low, or freezing
temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is
above +5°C (41°F).
7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to
apowersupplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheinstruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the instruction manual.
8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair
pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of
this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result.
For families with children, never permit children to
put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.
2. Power-cord protection – Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Prpasection
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure.
If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
3.
CAUTION
– Polarization – This appliance may
beequippedwithapolarizedalternating-currentlineplug(a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
10.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance
should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
11.Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents
such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,
etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a table-
cloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm
away from the walls.
Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings. This
appliance 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.
12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod,bracket,ortablerecommendedbythemanufacturer,
or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
5. Water and moisture – The appliance should not be
used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
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.
14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
theappliancefromthewalloutlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.
19.AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipment
with a power consumption larger than that specified
to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect
other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster,
to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
Pprasection
15.Damage requiring service – The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally
by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an
improperadjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
22. Replacementparts–Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
F. Theapplianceexhibitsamarkedchangeinperformance.
16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper
operating condition.
17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna
is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code
ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
Notes:
GROUND CLAMP
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
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Before applying power
Special features
Bidirectional remote control unit with play mode display at hand
The bidirectional remote uses a large-sized display for easy-to-see, simple operations.
Dolby Virtual Surround
The Dolby Virtual Surround function provides realistic surround effect through only two
loudspeakers.
High output power with large headroom
High, 100 W + 100 W power amplifier enables powerful musical reproduction. (NV-500)
Prpasection
To switch over the demonstration:
Switch power ON before the following
In regard to demonstration
This unit is equipped with a demonstra-
tion function (only display). The demon-
stration consists of sequential change of
display and indicators showing the op-
erations, but the audio itself does not
change. The demonstration function can
be cancelled as follows.
operation.
CONFIRM
/DEMO
To cancel the demonstration mode:
Press the CONFIRM/DEMO key.
To start the demonstration mode:
Press and hold the CONFIRM/
DEMO key for about 2 seconds.
Leave the remote control unit attached to
the main unit during operation.
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÷The setting is remembered even when the power is switched off.
÷This operates automatically when a power failure has occurred or the plug of the power cable has been pulled while
the power was ON. Cancellation is possible by pressing the key during the demonstration.
Unpacking
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.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Please confirm that the following accessories are present.
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1)
Loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (6)
*AC plug adaptor (1)
*Use to adapt the plug on the power
cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where
use is necessary.)
System connection
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1
2
3
AM loop antenna connection
Pprasection
AM loop antenna connection
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place
it as far as possible from the main system,
TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and
set it to a direction which provides the best
reception.
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
PLAY IN
VIDEO
1
2
ANTENNA
GND AM
L
R
FM
75Ω
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
AUDIO
ANTENNA
GND AM
+
+
FM
75Ω
-
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6 16Ω)
SUBWOOFER
(4 16Ω)
R
L
-
-
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
POWER cord
TO WALL AC
OUTLET
FM antenna connection
1 Connect to the antenna terminal.
2 Locate the position providing good
reception condition.
FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory antenna is for temporary in-
door use only. For stable signal reception
we recommend using an outdoor antenna.
Remove the indoor antenna if you connect
one outdoors.
3 Fix the antenna.
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
PLAY IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
1
ANTENNA
VIDEO
1
L
GND
AM
FM
75Ω
R
REC
OUT
VIDEO
PLAY
IN
1
PLAY
IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO
ANTENNA
+
GND
AM
FM
75Ω
-
-
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6 16Ω)
SUBWOOFER
(4 16Ω)
R
L
-
-
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to
the FM outdoor antenna into the room and
connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal.
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
PLAY IN
VIDEO 2
1
Antenna adapter
(Commercially-
available)
L
ANTENNA
GND AM
R
REC
OUT
VIDEO
PLAY
IN
1
PLAY
IN
VIDEO 2
FM
75Ω
AUDIO
ANTENNA
+
+
GND
AM
FM
75Ω
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6 16Ω)
SUBWOOFER
(4 16Ω)
R
L
-
-
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
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System connection
Malfunction of microcomputer
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until
all of the required connections have been made.
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears
even though all connections have been made properly, re-
set the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.
U
Connection of the speaker system
1
2
3
1
2
3
Speaker
system
Main Unit
Twist
Twist
NV-600
Speaker (left)
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
Speaker (right)
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
PLAY IN
VIDEO
1
2
L
R
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
AUDIO
Prpasection
ANTENNA
GND AM
+
+
FM
75Ω
-
-
FRONT
EAKERS
6 16Ω)
SUBWOOFER
(4 16Ω)
R
L
-
-
AC 220–
240V
AC 110–
120V
AC 220–
240V
+
+
Speakers front view
Connect only provided main unit.
-
-
FRONT
SUBWOOFER
(6 - 16Ω)
R
SPEAKERS
L
(6 - 16Ω)
NV-500
Speaker (left)
Speaker (right)
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
PLAY IN
VIDEO
1
2
L
R
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
AUDIO
ANTENNA
GND AM
+
+
FM
75Ω
-
-
FRNT
R
SPEAERS
L
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
(6 - Ω)
AC 220–
240V
+
+
Speakers front view
Connect only provided main unit.
-
-
FRONT
R
SPEAKER
L
(6 - 16Ω)
Never short-circuit the + and – speaker cords.
If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound
becomes unnatural with ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
•
•
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System connection
(Commercially Available Parts)
Connection of Other Accessories
DIGITAL OUT jack
(OPTICAL)
Optical-fiber cable
Optical-fiber
cable
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
Pprasection
MD recorder or DAT etc.
Cap
If necessary, remove the
cap and plug the optical-
fiber cable (optional)
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
PLAY IN
VIDEO
1
2
L
R
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
AUDIO
ANTENNA
GND AM
+
FM
75Ω
MONITOR
OUT
REC OUT PLAY IN
PLAY IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
-
-
FRONT
R
SPEAKERS
L
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO
(6 - 16Ω)
MonitorTV
Video Input
L
Video output
Video input
AC 110–
120V
A
R
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
PLAY
IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
AUDIO
Audio input
Audio output
Video deck
Only for NV-500
Video output
DVD player or LD player
Powered subwoofer
Audio output
For U.S.A. and Canada
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
÷Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
For other countries
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
÷Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
÷Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater
than, shown below.
Back panel : 10 cm
(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia)
CHANNEL SPACE setting
10
The space between radio channels has been set to the one
that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped.
However, if the current channel space setting does not
match the setting in the area where the system is to be used,
for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in
the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM
broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case, change the
channel space setting in accordance with your area by refer-
ring to the following table.
CURSOR
SET
CHANNEL
Area
SPACE freq.
USA, Canada and South
American countries
FM : 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz
1
2
FM : 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz
STOP
Other countries
1 Attach the remote control
unit to the main unit
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Prpasection
2 Switching the power ON
STANDBY/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
3 Select the TUNER input.
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
INPUT
FUNCTION
4 Press and hold the STOP ( 7)
key for about 2 seconds.
7
5 Select the message to be
displayed, "FM 100kHz" or
"FM 50kHz".
÷The setting is remembered even when the power is
switched off.
SET
CURSOR
Controls and indicators
11
1 POWER/ON/STANDBY key$
(for U.S.A and CANADA)
STANDBY/TIMER
ON/STANDBY (
(for other countries)
STANDBY/TIMER indicator&
) key
$
#
@
1
1
POWER
ON/STANDBY
2 (CD) open/close (0) key
™
™
&
@
¢
3 CD tray
CD
TUNER
TAPE
MUTE
4 PHONES jack
5 Remote control sensor
6 Cassette holder
Press the area marked “PUSH
OPEN” to load or eject a tape.
7 Remote control signal trans-
mitter
8 STOP key
9 VOLUME keys
0 Input selector keys
MUTE key
! Input indicators
@ Communication indicator
ACTIVE
STEREO
MUTE
!
STANDBY/TIMER
CD
TAPE
6
TUNER/BAND
2 3
0
9
STOP
VOLUME
ON/STANDBY
8
7
Pprasection
@
£
^
^
&
6
PUSH OPEN
0
2
3
Blinks during communication
with the remote control unit.
# ACTIVE indicator
4
PHONES
Lights during CD, MD or tape
playback or tuner reception.
5
$ Selector display/icon
Shows the operations selected
with the remote control.
% Menu/recording, editing selec-
tion display
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
^
TUNER
TAPE
Shows the selection menu, type
of recording or editing, etc.
^ Input selection display
Shows the status selected on
the main unit or the input func-
tion selected with the remote
control unit.
FUNCTION
$
%
*The displayed information is variable depending on areas.
& VOLUME CONTROL keys ^
* CLOCK/LIGHT key
( CONFIRM/DEMO key
) HOME key
$
#
#
&
¤
¤ ⁄
º
IR POWER
¡ MUTE key
™ P.CALL/4 , ¢keys
$*
™
CURSOR
VOLUME CONTROL
CLOCK
£ Stop (7) key
¢ INPUT key
∞ ¶ REC key
§ DIRECTION key
¶ SET key
• ENTER key
ª CURSOR keys
º 6/BAND key
⁄ Display
&
ª
£
¶
¢
#
¤
#
*
SET
DIRECTION
¶REC
ENTER
MUTE
/LIGHT
*
(
)
•
¶
§
CONFIRM
/DEMO
BAND
INPUT
6
– P.CALL –
7
IR ON/STANDBY
4
HOME
¢
¡
1
¤ IR POWER (
) key
#
(for U.S.A and CANADA)
IR ON/STANDBY (
(for other countries)
) key #
¡
™
£
∞
¢
Operation of remote control unit
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Loading batteries
To reset the remote control unit
The remote control unit may mal-
function due to strong external noise,
etc. In this case, remove all batter-
ies and push the reset button with a
thin-tipped object.This resets the mi-
crocomputer to the initial condition.
1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries.
3 Close the cover.
Reset button
÷Insert six R6 (“AA”-size) batteries
following the polarity indications.
Operation
After plugging the power cord of this unit, press
the key of the remote control unit to turn the
system ON. When the system is turned ON, press
Operating range
(approx.)
Prpasection
Remote control
signal transmitter
the key of the function to be operated.
When the remote control unit is attached to the
main unit, the power can be switched ON/OFF
Remote sensor
6 m
only using the POWER (
) key on the main unit.
6 m
÷When pressing more than one remote control keys
successively, press the keys securely by leaving an
interval of 1 second or more between keys.
To light the back light:
(The back light is permanently on when the remote control unit is
attached to the main unit with power on.)
Press and hold the CLOCK/LIGHT key for
about 2 seconds.
CLOCK
/LIGHT
Model : GRC-NV501 (for U.S.A. and Canada)
Model : GRC-NV502 (for Europe and U.K.)
Model : GRC-NV503 (for other countries)
Infrared ray system
When the remote control unit is detached from
the main unit, it is recommended to leave the
display back light off in normal condition in
order to save the battery power.
1.The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
2.Whenthebatteriesarenearlyexhausted, "LowBattery"appearsandtheremotecontrollabledistancedecreases.
In this case, replace all of the 6 batteries with new ones. (It is recommended to replace batteries with alkaline
batteries.)
NNootteess
3.If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote
sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.
Attaching/detaching the remote control unit
1 Open the terminal block
2 To attach the remote control
3 To detach the remote control unit
cover of the main unit.
unit to the main unit:
from the main unit:
Terminal block cover
Remove in the
Attach by slightly
tilting the remote
control unit.
upper direction by
slightly tilting the
remote control unit.
÷Be sure to close the cover when
÷Do not touch the terminals.
the remote control unit is detached.
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Operation of remote control unit
Basic configuration of the remote control menu
Screen configuration
(Example when selecting the stereo mode of the
tuner)
The provided remote control unit has a large LCD
screen to allow interactive remote control operation.
A variety of operations can be remote controlled by
performing selection in the menu screens.
Basic screen
PresstheCURSORkeystomove
TV
Shows the selected input,
recording condition, etc.
Input selected
on the main unit
up and down.
VIDEO1
The selected items can be re-
mote controlled.The information
related to this item is shown on
the display.
VIDEO2
CD
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
TUNER
TAPE
Pprasection
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
SET
Press the SET key to
go to a menu screen.
Indicates the pres-
ence of next page
˚
Menu screen
Selection screen
SET
CURSOR
Press the SET key to go to
the next screen.
SET
Press the CURSOR keys
to select a menu item.
CURSOR
Indicates the presence
of previous page
:Item being selected with the CURSOR keys
:Item that can be selected
:Item that cannot be selected under the current
condition
SelectanitemwiththeCURSORkey
and press the SET key to set the
selection.
HOME
How to use the HOME key
How to use the CONFIRM/DEMO key
Pressing the HOME key in the mid-
dle of selection returns to the basic
screen.
The remote control unit displays information while holding
communications with the main unit. Pressing the CONFIRM/
DEMO key allows you to reconfirm the current situation.
Selecting an input using the CURSOR key
It is usually the INPUT key that is used to select an input such as CD,TAPE orTUNER from the remote control
unit. However, the input to be recorded can also be selected using the CURSOR keys. Use the CURSOR key
as described below.
1 Switch power ON.
3 Press the SET key to set the SET
IR POWER
selection.
or
IR ON/STANDBY
2 Press one of the CURSOR
4 Press the BAND key.
(The input is switched as
selected and the source
starts to play.)
TV
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
keys to select an input.
TUNER
TAPE
TUNER
TAPE
CURSOR
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
Clock adjustment
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After plugging the AC cord into a power
outlet, set the time of the day as described
below.
Adjusttheclockbeforesettingthetimer.
ON/STANDBY
CLOCK
SET
4, ¢
Prpasection
1. Switch power ON.
STANDBY/TIMER
If a CD or cassette has been loaded in the unit, simply pressing the play
key turns power ON and starts playback automatically.
To stop the playback, press the 7key.
2. Display the Clock display.
CLOCK
/LIGHT
÷In other areas than the UK, Europe and
Australia, the clock shows the time of
the day in the 12-hour system.
÷The previous display will reappear if no
operation is performed for about 5
seconds.
3. Display the Clock Adjust
screen.
SET
The displayed time of the day blinks
when the clock has not been adjusted.
4. Adjust the time.
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5. Set the time.
SET
After setting the correct time of the day, press the SET key.
CLOCK
/LIGHT
Press the CLOCK/LIGHT key. The LCD display shows
the time for abut 5 seconds then returns to the previ-
To display the time
ous display.
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Basic use method
2
2
1
3
3
1
1. Switch power ON.
STANDBY/TIMER
If a CD or cassette has been loaded in the unit, simply pressing the
play key (6) turns power ON and starts playback automatically.
1
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2. Select the desired source.
÷ If CD orTAPE is selected and a disc or tape has already been loaded
in the main unit, its playback starts now.
CD
TUNER TAPE
6
/BAND ™ £
MUTE
2
The volume
decreases
The volume
increases
3. Volume adjustment.
VOLUME
3
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Muting the sound temporarily
One-touch operation
MUTE
MUTE
With this feature, when the play key for the CD orTAPE
input or the BAND key for the TUNER input is pressed,
the power of the unit is switched ON automatically.
÷ When the CD or TAPE input selected while a disc or
tape has already been loaded, its playback also starts
automatically.
÷ Press again to resume the original volume.
÷ This is also cancelled when the volume is changed.
Listening through headphones
Insert the headphone plug into the “PHONES”
jack.
STANDBY/TIMER indicator
When power is STANDBY : Lights in red.
When power is ON :
During timer standby :
Lights in green.
Lights in amber.
PHONES
When timer standby is initiated without set-
ting the current time of the day :
Blinks in green.
÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected.
÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
When the protection circuitry is activated :
Blinks in red. (In this case, unplug the
power cord and ensure that the
speaker cords are not short-circuited.)
Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit in red or
amber, a small amount of current is flowing into the
unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This
condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit.
While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned
ON from the remote control unit.
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Adjusting the left and right volume balance
1 Display the "Function" menu.
VIDEO2
SET
When using the remote control unit, each press of
the INPUT key switches the input as shown below.
CD
CURSOR
TUNER
TAPE
1 Press INPUT key
FUNCTION
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
2 Select "Balance".
INPUT
3 CD
SET
4 TUNER
CURSOR
5 TAPE
3 Adjusting the left and right
2 Press 6(BAND) key
volume balance
The right
volume is
decreased.
The left
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4
¢
volume is
decreased.
4 Set the adjusted balance.
ENTER
When the display of the remote control
unit shows nothing, information can be
displayed by pressing the HOME key.
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Receiving broadcast station
2
1
1
2
3
TUNER
/BAND
1. Select the TUNER input.
1
Main unit
TUNER
/BAND
2. Select the broadcast band.
Each press changes the band.
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1FM
1FM
or
2MW
2
2AM
3LW
Main unit
3. Select a station.
It is recommended to preset radio stations in advance.
Every time the key (4 or ¢) is pressed, the preset stations are
switched over as follows.
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4
¢
Press ¢ for the order of 1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1...
Press 4 for the order of 40=39=38 ... 3=2=1=40...
3
When the key is held depressed for more than 2 seconds... \
Seek of preset stations starts and stops automatically when
a station is detected.
Remote control only
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Switching between stereo tuning and monaural tuning
Use the monaural tuning mode when the radio wave is weak and noisy.
1 With the TUNER input
selected, press the SET
key to display the Tuner
2 Select "Stereo/Mono".
3 Select "Stereo" or "Mono"
and press the SET key to
set the selection.
menu.
SET
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
4 TUNER
5 TAPE
To receive a station that has not been preset
INPUT
1 Select the TUNER input and
the receiving band.
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BAND
INPUT
Remote control
6
BAND
6
2 Press the SET key to display
the Tuner menu.
SET
Remote control
3 Select the “Direct Tuning”
preset number
display
Select with the CURSOR
key and press the SET key.
SET
Frequency display
CURSOR
4 Select the receiving fre-
quency.
Select the frequency with one of
the P.CALL keys and press the
SET key to set the selection.
SET
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¢
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(auto preset) (Except for Europe and U.K.)
Presetting R.D.S. stations (RDS auto memory for Europe and U.K. )
Collective presetting of stations
A maximum of 40 stations will be preset.
When there are many stations and the intended
station has not been preset, please also use
“One-by-one presetting (manual preset)”.
CURSOR
SET
1 Select the TUNER input.
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
4 TUNER
5 TAPE
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
INPUT
CD
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
2 Display the "Tuner" menu.
SET
Basection
3 Select "Auto Preset" or
"Auto Memory".
SET
CURSOR
÷ The displayed information is variable depending on
areas.
÷ It takes a certain period of time before presetting
completes.
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(manual preset)
Desired radio stations can be selected and
preset one by one. (Up to 40 stations can be
preset in memory.)
One-by-one presetting
CURSOR
SET
1 Receive a desired station
in advance.
("To receive a station that
has not been preset")
(
2 With the TUNER input
selected, press the SET
key to display the Tuner
menu.
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SET
3 Select "Manual Memory"
with the CURSOR key and
press the SET key.
SET
CURSOR
4 Select one of preset
numbers 1 to 40.
SET
CURSOR
To preset another station, repeat steps 1 to
4 above.
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When a CD disc has been loaded in the CD tray in
advance, simply pressing the CD 6 key on the
main unit turns power ON and starts playback
automatically.
Playback of CD
2
STOP
2
Start
playback/
to pause
playback
INPUT
Start
playback/
to pause
playback
Skipping
tracks
1
To stop playback
1. Load a disc.
The label side must
be on top.
1 Open the CD tray.
2 Place a disc.
0
3 Close the CD tray.
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2. Start playback.
Track No. being played
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
Display when the remote
control unit is attached to
the main unit
FUNCTION
Displayed with a CD
TEXT-compatible
CD
T
6
disc.
£
Elapsed play time of the
track being played
Track No. being played
2
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
Display when the remote
control unit is detached
from the main unit
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
Display during playback
(During stop: "Stop".
During pause: "Pause")
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Skipping tracks
To pause playback
CD
TUNER
/BAND
To skip backward
To skip forward
6
–P.CALL–
4
¢
÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
÷ The track in the direction of the key pressed is
skipped, andtheselectedtrackwillbeplayedfrom the
beginning.
To stop playback
÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
track being played will be played from the beginning.
STOP
When a key is held depressed:
÷ The track is fast forwarded or reversed.
÷ Normal playback resumes from the position
where the key is released.
To eject the disc
Basection
0
÷ The CD tray opens.
In regard to CD-TEXT
Remote control operation...
When discs conforming to CD-TEXT are played with
this unit, the text information recorded on the CD
(disc name or titles) is displayed automatically.
1 Press the INPUT key to select the CD input.
During stop:
During playback: The title of the track being
played is displayed.
The disc title is displayed.
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
INPUT
4 TUNER
5 TAPE
CD-TEXT display
2 Press 6(BAND) key
When the remote control unit is attached to the
main unit: Characters are scrolled (moved) from
the right to the left.
When the remote control unit is detached from the
main unit: Onlythefirst10charactersaredisplayed.
BAND
6
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If you load a tape in the cassette deck in advance
while the power is off. pressing the TAPE key
turns power on automatically and starts the tape
playback.
Playback of tape
2
CURSOR
INPUT
2
Fast forwarding
/rewinding or
skipping tape
1
To stop playback
1. Load a cassette tape.
A
1 Open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a tape and close the
cassette holder
1
÷ Be sure to remove tape slack.
PUSH OPEN
÷ Be sure to close the cassette holder completely.
÷ The normal (TYPE I), High (TYPE II) or Metal (TYPE
IV) tape types are detected and set automatically.
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2. Start playback.
During playback, the tape running direction changes each time the
key is pressed.
TAPE
™ £
Note on the tape transport direction
The direction in which tape advances when playback or
recording is started automatically by the one-touch opera-
DIRECTION
2
tion feature, etc. is indicated by an indicator. The indicated
tape direction it that used when the tape was stopped
last. (To switch the direction, press the DIRECTION key
on the remote control unit.)
To stop playback
A tip for use of the tape counter
The tape counter is set to “0000” when a cassette tape is loaded.
By writing down the counter reading in case you want to interrupt
recording (playback) in the middle of the tape, the memo will be helpful
as a reference for locating the same position when continuing the
recording (playback) the next time. The tape counter figure decrements
during recording or playback of the back side (while the ¤ tape
transport indicator is lit).
STOP
÷ Do not take out the cassette tape
untilthetapetransporthasstopped
completely.
To set the tape counter to “0000”, open the cassette holder once.
Then the counter will be reset.
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Fast forwarding/rewinding or skipping tape
By leaving non-recorded blanks of 4 seconds or
more between each piece of music, desired piece of
music can be selected by skipping others (up to 16
in each of the backward and forward directions).
Selecting Dolby NR
Using the Dolby NR in recording allows you to
reduce tape hiss noise. Be sure to set "Dolby NR"
on when playing back a tape recorded with Dolby
NR.
Torewindtapeorskip
music in direction |
To fast forward tape or
skip music in direction \
1 Select "TAPE" with the CURSOR key.
SET
CURSOR
–P.CALL–
4
¢
2 Display the "TAPE" menu.
SET
When the key is pressed during stop
÷ Fast forwarding or rewinding starts.
÷ Press the stop key (7) to stop fast forwarding or rewinding.
3 Select the "Dolby NR" setting mode.
When the key is pressed during play
÷ Skipping of music starts.
SET
CURSOR
Caution for cassette tape ejection
4 Select "On" or "Off" and press the SET
÷ Do not attempt to eject the cassette tape until the
tape has been stopped completely by pressing the
stop(7)key. Openingthecassetteholderwhilethe
mechanism is running may lead to malfunction.
Should it become impossible to close the cassette
holder, turn power off then on again.
key.
SET
CURSOR
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Selecting the reverse mode
The reverse mode determines the mode of auto-
matic reversal of tape at the end of each side.
Remote control operation...
1 Press the INPUT key to select theTAPE input.
1 Select "TAPE" with the CURSOR key.
1 VIDEO1
INPUT
SET
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
CURSOR
4 TUNER
5 TAPE
2 Display the "TAPE" menu.
2 Press 6(BAND) key.
SET
BAND
6
3 Select the "Direction" setting mode.
SET
CURSOR
Displayed when Dolby NR is selected
Reverse mode indicator
TV
4 Select one of the following reverse
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
modes and press the SET key.
TUNER
TAPE
1 “
”: Playback stops after having
played one side of tape.
”: Playback stops after having
played both sides of tape in a
deck.
FUNCTION
CURSOR
SET
When the remote control unit is attached
tape transport
2 “
to the main unit: Tape counter
direction indicator
When it is detached from the main unit:
"Stop" for stop, "Play" for playback.
3 “
”: Endless playback of both
sides of tape.
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Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto
Metal tapes.
Recording on TAPE
NNoottee
SET
CURSOR
DIRECTION
INPUT
¶REC
1. Load a cassette tape.
1 Open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a tape and close the
cassette holder
PUSH OPEN
÷ Be sure to remove tape slack.
÷ Be sure to close the cassette holder completely.
÷ The normal (TYPE I) or High (TYPE II) tape types are detected and set auto-
matically.
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÷ Use a cassette tape with which the protect tab for accidental erasure pre-
vention is not broken. T
2. Select the source to be recorded.
TUNER (Broadcasts)
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
INPUT
To record sound from a CD, use the dedicated
recording function by referring to "CD synchro-
nized recording" (¶) or "Convenient record-
ing methods" (fl).
The present procedure described the most
general recording method
3. Select the tape transport direction.
1
2
SET
To reverse the tape transport direction
CURSOR
1 Select "TAPE" with the CURSOR key.
2 Press the SET key.
3 Press the DIRECTION key to switch the
tape transport direction.
DIRECTION
3
÷ When recording is started, the tape is transported in the direction selected in this
step.
÷ Wind the tape to the position where recording is to be started.
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Pause the recording (A.R.M.)
CD synchronized recording
When recording a CD, the playback of the source
and recording of the cassette deck can be synchro-
nized by putting the cassette deck in record-pause
mode. (Sync recording)
REC
1Put the CD recorder in pause mode.
2Select the music to be recorded by using the
skip key (4 or ¢). (The tape pauses at the
beginning of the selected music.)
÷ Press the ¶REC key during recording. It stops after
leaving a non-recorded blank of 4 seconds. (Press the
key again to resume recording.)
3Put the cassette deck in record-pause mode.
4Start playback of the CD. (Sync recording
starts.)
Stop the recording
7
÷ Press the stop key (7) of the CD player to stop
recording.
4. Set the recording condition.
1 Performsteps2to4of"Selectingthereversemode"onpage25.
2 Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Selecting Dolby NR" on page 25.
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5. Start recording.
Check that "Tape" is being displayed,
then press the REC button.
Displayed when Dolby NR is selected
Recording indicator
Reverse mode indicator
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
tape transport
direction indicator
When the remote control unit is
attached to the main unit:
Tape counter
REC
When it is detached from the main
unit:"Stop" for stop,
"Play" for playback,
"RecPause"forrecordpause,
"A.R.M." during A.R.M. op-
eration.
÷ Recording stops automatically when the tape side (s)
to be recorded have been fully recorded.
(Radio Data System) (for Europe and U.K.)
R.D.S.
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RDS is a system which transmits useful informa-
tion(digitaldata)forFMbroadcaststogetherwith
the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers de-
signed for RDS reception can extract the informa-
tion from the broadcast signal for use with vari-
ous functions such as automatic display of the
station name.
This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :
PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :
The tuner automatically searches for a station which is
currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).
Program number
indication
RDS, EON, TP indication
TV
PS (Program Service Name) Display :
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is
automatically displayed.
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
EON (Enhanced Other Network) :
Frequency indication
When the information to be received is set in advance
and any RDS station in the same network starts broad-
casting of such information, the reception automatically
will be switched to that station.
PS or PTY
data indication
Before using RDS
For reception of RDS stations, the auto presetting function must be used to preset the stations.
With the auto presetting function, RDS stations are preset with priority.
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R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
Searching for a desired program type (PTY search)
By specifying the type of program (genre) you
wanttolistento,thetunerautomaticallysearches
for a station which is currently broadcasting a
program of the specified type.
INPUT
CURSOR
SET
Preset the RDS stations before setting the PTY
1 Select the TUNER input.
TV
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
4 TUNER
5 TAPE
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
INPUT
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
2 Display the "Tuner" menu.
SET
3 Select "PTY ✻✻✻".
"✻✻✻" shows the currently
selected PTY display.
SET
Aplasection
CURSOR
4 Select the desired PTY.
SET
CURSOR
÷When an RDS broadcast is received, the program
type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is avail-
able, or if the station is not an RDS station, “NONE”
is displayed.
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R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
(EON)
To be able to listen to the desired information at any time
INPUT
CURSOR
SET
By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired
information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at
the present. When listening to a station with the “EON” display lit and another station of the same
network starts to broadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made, then that
station will be selected automatically. When the desired information program ends, return is made to the
original program.
Select the desired information.
1
1 Select the TUNER input.
TV
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 CD
4 TUNER
VIDEO1
INPUT
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
5 TAPE
2 Display the "Tuner" menu.
SET
3 Select "EON ✻✻✻".
"✻✻✻" shows the currently
selected EON mode display.
Alpasection
SET
CURSOR
4 Select the desired EON
Off........................... EON cancelled
TA ........................... Traffic Announcement
mode.
SET
NEWS ..................... News
TA & NEWS ........... Traffic Announcement
CURSOR
and News
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R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
Receive an RDS station.
2
“RDS” and “EON” are Lit
Select a station where “RDS” and “EON” are lit.
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¢
Each press of the stop (7) key switches the PS
and PTY display alternately.
Wait for the desired information.
3
÷ When one of the stations of the network of the station
received in 2 starts broadcasting the program contents
selected in 1, that station will be received automatically.
Atthistime, TapeplaybackwillstopandCD playbackwill
pause. However, external equipment (VIDEO1/VIDEO2)
will remain as it is.
CD or TAPE playback may also be started.
As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready
for the reception.
Aplasection
÷When the unit is OFF or during recording, the EON
function does not operate.
÷ When the transmission of the selected program con-
tents ends in case of automatic reception with the EON
function, return will be made to the status directly before
operation of the EON function. When CD or TAPE play-
back has been interrupted, it will be continued from the
point of interruption.
In case of waiting for information with an
RDS station without EON function
When there is no “EON” display with the op-
erations of steps 2 and 3 and the desired infor-
mation is selected in advance, waiting for the
desired information will be done only with the
presently received RDS station.
In regard to TP (Traffic Program) indicator
When the“TP”indicator is lit, this indicates that
the station or another station in the same net-
work is broadcasting traffic information. Even
without an EON reservation, traffic information
can be heard from the station when “TP” indi-
cator is lit for the presently received station.
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(program playback)
Listening in the desired sequence
Use the following procedure to program desired
tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks)
INPUT
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
6
(In stop mode only)
Program desired tracks.
1
1 Select the CD input.
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
INPUT
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
2 Display the "CD" menu.
SET
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Program On"
or "Program Off".
SET
CURSOR
4 Select the "Set".
SET
CURSOR
5 Select a track number
Alpasection
and press the SET key.
SET
CURSOR
÷When "Clear" is selected, the program being dis-
played will be cleared.
6 To program other tracks,
repeat step 5 for each
track.
÷Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When "Pro-
gram Full" is displayed, no more track can be pro-
grammed.
7 Press the ENTER key to
quit programming.
ENTER
÷If you make a mistake in the middle, press the
HOME key to return to the basic screen.
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2Play the programmed tracks.
÷Pressing the 4or ¢ key during playback skips
to one of the tracks programmed before or after
the current track.
÷Pressing the 4key once during playback returns
to the beginning of the current track.
BAND
6
Checking the program (In stop mode only)
Use the following procedure to check the pro-
grammed tracks.
Clearing the program (In stop mode only)
Use the following procedure to clear all the pro-
grammed tracks from the program.
1 Select the CD input.
1 Select the CD input.
INPUT
INPUT
2 Display the "CD" menu.
2 Display the "CD" menu.
SET
SET
3 Select the message to be
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Program On".
displayed, "Program On".
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
Aplasection
4 Select the "Check".
4 Select the "Off".
SET
CURSOR
SET
CURSOR
5 Display a program number
and check the track pro-
grammed under it.
–P.CALL–
4
¢
6 Press the ENTER key to
quit program checking.
ENTER
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Repeated playback
You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or
disc.
INPUT
Program repeat playback
CURSOR
÷By programming only the desired tracks, it is
possible to perform the repeat playback of
only the programmed tracks later.
÷To repeat playing a single track, program that
track only and start its repeat playback.
SET
6
1 Select the CD input.
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
INPUT
FUNCTION
2 Display the "CD" menu.
SET
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Repeat Off" or
"Repeat On".
SET
CURSOR
4 Select "On".
SET
CURSOR
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÷The entire disc will be played repeatedly.
÷When both repeat playback and random playback
(fi) are used simultaneously, all tracks in the disc
will be played in a random order and this random
playback will be repeated.
5 Start playback
BAND
6
To stop operation in the middle
Press the HOME key to abort and cancel the
operation and return to the basic screen.
To cancel repeat playback
Select"Off"instep4 tocancelrepeatplayback.
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Playback of CD
(random playback)
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
As the titles each time are selected randomly, the
music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.
INPUT
÷It is not possible to perform random playback
of programmed tracks.
CURSOR
Random repeat playback
SET
6
÷When repeat playback is set before starting
random playback, the random playback of the
disc will be repeated.
Cancel the program mode.
¤
1 Select the CD input.
TV
INPUT
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
FUNCTION
2 Display the "CD" menu.
SET
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Random Off"
or "Random On".
SET
CURSOR
4 Select "On".
Aplasection
SET
CURSOR
÷The tracks in the entire disc will be played in a ran-
dom order, after which playback will stop.
To stop operation in the middle
Press the HOME key to abort and cancel the
operation and return to the basic screen.
To cancel random playback
Select "Off" in step 4 to cancel random play-
back.
Convenient Recording Methods
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Selection of the Recording Type
This unit provides the following recording fea-
tures in addition to normal recording. Select the
appropriate method according to the purpose of
Note that this cassette deck cannot record
onto Metal tapes.
recording.
Note
Note
Recording all tracks in a CD onto tape
CD direct recording
‡
Records all tracks in a CD onto tape.
CD direct recording
\
Recording a single track in CD onto tape
CD one-track recording
°
Records the CD track being played onto a
tape.
(ThisisconvenientwhenyouplayaCDfor
thefirsttimebutwanttoselectandrecord
only the desired tracks.)
CD one-track recording
\
Recording desired CD tracks in a desired order onto tape
CD program recording
·
Records the programmed CD tracks in the
programmed order.
(This is convenient when you want to
program and record desired tracks in a CD
in a desired order.)
CD program recording
\
Alpasection
With recording onto tape, the track will be interrupted for the part of the guide tape at the tape reversal,
where recording is not possible. Please use single-side recording if this is to be avoided.
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Convenient Recording Methods
(CD direct recording)
Recording an entire CD onto tape
÷This function is canceled when the program
mode is activated.
÷This function is available only when the CD
player is in stop mode.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
Preparation
÷Perform step 3 ( "Select the tape transport direc-
tion") on page 26.
÷Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Selecting the reverse
mode" on page 25.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "CD→Tape
Rec".
SET
CURSOR
Aplasection
3 Select the "Direct Rec".
SET
CURSOR
4 Start recording
Total number of tracks in CD,
total play time
ENTER
To stop operation in the middle
Press the HOME key to abort and cancel the
operation and return to the basic screen.
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Convenient Recording Methods
(CD one-track recording)
Recording every desired track in CD onto tape
DuringplaybackofaCDtrack, onlythetrackbeing
played can be selected and recorded from the
beginning.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
÷ CD random playback cannot be recorded.
Preparation
÷Perform step 3 ( "Select the tape transport direc-
tion") on page 26.
÷Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Selecting the reverse
mode" on page 25.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "CD→Tape
Rec".
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the "One Track
Rec".
SET
CURSOR
Alpasection
4 Start recording
CDtrackNo.beingplayed,elapsed
playtimeofthetrackbeingplayed
ENTER
To stop operation in the middle
Press the HOME key to abort and cancel the
operation and return to the basic screen.
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Convenient Recording Methods
(CD program recording)
Recording desired CD tracks in a desired order onto tape
The desired tracks in a CD can be programmed in
a desired order and recorded.
÷This function is available only when the CD
player is in stop mode.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
Preparation
÷Perform step 3 ( "Select the tape transport direc-
tion") on page 26.
÷Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Selecting the reverse
mode" on page 25.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "CD→Tape
Rec".
SET
CURSOR
Aplasection
3 Select the "Program Rec".
SET
CURSOR
4 Program CD tracks.
Follow 5 to 7 in step 1 on
page 32.
Number of programmed CD tracks,
total play time of the program
5 Start recording
ENTER
To stop operation in the middle
Press the HOME key to abort and cancel the
operation and return to the basic screen.
Tone control and sound field effect adjustment
40
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
4, ¢
Adjusting the external input level
Usethefollowingproceduretoadjustthelevelsof
the Video1 and Video2 inputs.
Adjusting the subwoofer output level (NV-
600 only)
1 Display the "Function" menu.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
2 Select the "S.W. Level".
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Input Level".
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
3 Adjust the level of the
3 Select the "Video1" or
subwoofer output.
"Video2" .
–P.CALL–
4
¢
CURSOR
The adjustment range is be-
tween 1 and 5.
4 Adjust the input level of
Alpasection
the selected input.
4 Press the ENTER key
–P.CALL–
4
¢
ENTER
The adjustment range is be-
tween +3 and -4.
5 Press the ENTER key
ENTER
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Tone control and sound field effect adjustment
Bass Boost and tone control
The Bass Boost function allows you to enhance
or compensate for the low frequencies and the
tone control function is used for fine adjust-
ments of the bass (low frequencies) and treble
(high frequencies).
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
÷The sound field effects of Bass Boost and tone
control cannot be used simultaneously.
4, ¢
Tone adjustment
Selecting the bass boost
(NV-500 only )
The lowest and highest frequency bands can be
adjusted independently.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
2 Select the "Tone Control".
2 Select the "Listen Mode".
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Bass" or
"Treble".
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Bass Boost
Off" or "Bass Boost On".
The bass boost setting is
switched off.
The tone control setting is
switched off.
Aplasection
The tone control setting is
recalled whenever the Bass
Boost setting is switched off.
CURSOR
SET
CURSOR
4 Adjust the level of the
selected tone.
–P.CALL–
4
¢
4 Select the message to be
displayed, "On" or "Off",
and press the SET key.
The adjustment range is be-
tween +4 and -4.
SET
CURSOR
5 Press the ENTER key
ENTER
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Tone control and sound field effect adjustment
Dolby Virtual setting
TheDolbyVirtualfunctionisdesignedtoprovide
a simulated surround effect from two speakers
ontheleftandright.Thisisaconvenientfunction
for playing a movie, etc.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
÷The DSP mode is canceled when Dolby Vir-
tual is set.
4, ¢
Setting ON or OFF
Select level
1 Display the "Function" menu.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
2 Select the "Listen Mode".
2 Select the "Listen Mode".
SET
SET
CURSOR
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "Virtual On" or
"Virtual Off".
displayed, "Virtual On".
SET
CURSOR
SET
CURSOR
4 Select the "Effect Level ".
SET
4 Select "On" or "Off".
CURSOR
Alpasection
SET
CURSOR
5 Select the “Level 1”,
“Level 2” or “Level 3”
–P.CALL–
4
¢
6 Press the ENTER key
ENTER
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Tone control and sound field effect adjustment
DSP mode setting
TheDSP(DigitalSurroundProcessor)controlsthe
tone of a signal in the digital form and makes
sound processing without quality degradation
possible. The DSP built into this unit provides
appropriate tone patterns (equalizing patterns)
for major musical categories.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
÷The Dolby Virtual function is canceled when
the DSP mode is set.
4, ¢
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the "Listen Mode".
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "DSP On” or
“DSP Off”.
SET
CURSOR
Aplasection
This display shows the example with the NV-
500.
4 Select the desired DSP
pattern.
“Off”
SET
“Stadium”
“Arena”
CURSOR
“Live house”
Timer operation
44
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
O.T.T. :
Starts playback of the selected input source when the set time comes and turns power off in an hour. This
program is executed only once every time after it is set.
Timer playback, timer recording:
Plays the selected input source (or records tuner broadcasting or external input source) in the set time zone.
SLEEP timer:
Turns power off automatically after the set period of time.
When more than one timer setting overlaps
With this unit, the O.T.T. on time, the timer play-
back on time/off time and the timer recording on
time/off time can be set independently. If more
CURSOR
than one timer setting overlaps in a certain pe-
riod, the timer functions are activated in the fol-
lowing priority order:
ENTER
SET
1 O.T.T.
2 Timer playback
3 Timer recording
4, ¢
Setting the O.T.T.
When the time set by the timer comes, the last source
which was selected before the power was switched off
will be played back.
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "O.T.T. Off" or
“O.T.T. On”.
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
÷ Select "Off" when you want to cancel the O.T.T. timer.
displayed, "On”.
SET
CURSOR
Alpasection
4 Set the timer start time.
÷ The time is variable in 5-minute steps.
To return time
To advance time
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
5 After setting the start
÷ In other areas than the UK, Europe and Australia,
the clock shows the time of the day in the 12-hour
system.
time, press the ENTER
ENTER
key.
6 After completing the set-
÷ When the timer has been set and power set to OFF,
the STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights up in amber.
ting, set the power OFF.
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Timer operation
Setting the timer playback
Timer playback includes normal timer playback
and AI (Artificial Intelligence) timer playback.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
Normal timer playback:
Starts playback of the selected source at the set
on time and turns power OFF at the set off time.
AI timer playback:
Increases the playback volume gradually after
the start of timer playback.
4, ¢
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Timer Play
Off" or “Timer Play On”.
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
displayed, "On”.
÷ Select "Off" when you want to cancel the timer.
SET
CURSOR
4 Set the on time.
Aplasection
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
÷ It is not permitted to set the same time of day as
the on time and off time.
5 Set the off time.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
6 Select the input to be
played by timer.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
To return to the previous operation step in the middle,
select "Back" with the CURSOR key and press the SET
key. Select "Next" to advance to the next step.
Continued to next page
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Timer operation
7 Select a preset radio station.
(This step is required only
when the tuner input is
selected in the above.)
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
8 Select the message to be
displayed, "AI-Play" or
“Normal-Play”.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
9 Press the ENTER key to
complete the setting.
ENTER
0 After completing the set-
÷ When the timer has been set and power set to OFF,
the STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights up in amber.
ting, set the power OFF.
Sleep Timer (Sleep)
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Sleep On” or
"Sleep OFF”.
Alpasection
SET
CURSOR
÷ The time period can be set in 10-minute steps from
"Off" up to "90" minutes.
÷ Selecting "Off" cancels the sleep timer setting.
3 Set the time period until
the power is to be turned
OFF.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
÷ The back light of the remote control unit turns off
while the sleep timer is active.
÷ The power will turn off when the set time period
has elapsed.
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Timer operation
Timer recording
Timer recording is used to record a source onto a
tape.
The TUNER or the component connected to the
Video1 or Video 2 input can be selected as the
source.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
4, ¢
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Timer Rec Off"
or “Timer Rec On”.
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the message to be
÷ Select "Off" when you want to cancel the timer.
displayed, "On”.
SET
CURSOR
4 Perform the setting op-
eration in steps 4 to 5
under "Setting the timer
playback".
Aplasection
5 Select the input source to
÷ "Tuner", "Video1" or "Video2" can be selected.
be recorded.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
6
Select a preset radio station.
SET
(This step is required only when the tuner
input is selected in the above.)
–P.CALL–
4
¢
To return to the previous operation step in the middle,
select "Back" with the CURSOR key and press the SET
key. Select "Next" to advance to the next step.
7 Press the ENTER key.
8 After completing the set-
ting, set the power OFF.
÷ Audio is not output during timer recording.
Checking the time information display of CD
48
The remote control unit can display the time
information of CD such as the playing time and
total time.
The time information can be checked while the
CD is playing or stopped.
CURSOR
SET
TV
1 Display the "Function" menu.
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
TUNER
TAPE
SET
FUNCTION
CURSOR
2 Select the information
item to be displayed.
SET
CURSOR
The items as shown below can
be selected.
CD Single Time display
CD Total Time display
Alpasection
During stop in normal mode:
Playing time of the first track.
During playback in normal mode:
Playing time of the track being played.
During stop in program mode:
Playing time of the first programmed
In normal mode:
Total playing time of the disc.
In program mode:
Total playing time of the programmed
tracks.
track.
During playback in program mode:
Playing time of the track being played.
Adjusting the display contrast
49
Use the following procedure to adjust the density of the
display on the remote control unit.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
4, ¢
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Contrast".
SET
CURSOR
3 Adjust the contrast.
SET
–P.CALL–
4
¢
Aplasection
4 Press the ENTER key
ENTER
Remote control of external components
50
Registering the controlled components in the remote control unit
The remote control unit can also be used to control the
major functions of externally connected components
such as a TV, VCR and DVD player.
Tomakethecontrolpossible, itisrequiredtoselectthe
manufacturer and type (VCR, DVD, etc.) of each com-
ponent and register it in the memory of the remote
control unit.
CURSOR
ENTER
SET
Note that, with components from certain manufactur-
ers or of certain types, remote control may not be
available or the controllable functions may be limited.
Registering the TV to be used
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "TV".
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the manufacturer.
The manufacturer list is displayed.
SET
CURSOR
4 Select the type of the
remote control codes.
SET
CURSOR
Alpasection
5 Check the remote control
operations.
SET
÷ Press the SET key and ensure that the component
is turned ON.
÷ If normal operation cannot be performed, place the
cursor on "Back" and re-select the code type. Be
sure to check the results later.
6 If the operations are nor-
mal, press the ENTER key
to set it.
ENTER
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Remote control of external components
Registering the component connected to the
rear-panel Video1 or Video2 input
1 Display the "Function" menu.
SET
CURSOR
2 Select the message to be
displayed, "Video1" or
"Video2".
SET
CURSOR
3 Select the type of the com-
ponent (VCR, DVD, etc).
SET
CURSOR
÷ The cable tuner and DSS operations are not avail-
able in other areas than the U.S.A. and Canada.
÷ The displayed information is variable depending on
areas.
4 Select the manufacturer.
SET
CURSOR
The manufacturer list is displayed.
5 Select the type of the
Aplasection
remote control codes.
SET
CURSOR
6 Check the remote control
operations.
SET
÷ Press the SET key and ensure that the component
is turned ON.
÷ If normal operation cannot be performed, place the
cursor on "Back" and re-select the code type. Be
sure to check the results later.
7 If the operations are nor-
mal, press the ENTER key
to set it.
ENTER
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Remote control of external components
Remote control of external components
By registering the externally connected components such as a TV, VCR and DVD player in the remote
control unit, it can be used to control the major functions of the external components.
Thedisplayshowthefunctionnamesand/orsym-
Select the input corresponding to the com-
bols of the 7 available remote control keys. The
ponent to be remote controlled.
correspondence between the displayed keys and
panel keys is as shown below.
If the remote control keys are provided in more
than one display page, each page can be switched
every time the SET key is pressed.
SET
CURSOR
TV
TV
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
CD
VOLUME
CUROR
SET
ENTER
CLOCK MUTE
TUNER
TAPE
TUNER
TAPE
TUNER
TAPE
BACK LIGHT
DIRECTION
¶REC
CONFIRM/DEMO
INPUT
6
P.CALL
7
HOME
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
–
–
4
¢
Alpasection
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Remote control of external components
VCR control screen
This consists of 2 pages.
Each press of the SET key switches the pages alter-
nately.
TV control screen
This screen consists of a single page.
Symbol on the
remote control
Symbol on the
remote control
Display
Function
Display
Function
Display
Function
6 BAND
7
¢
Vol 5
Vol ∞
Ch 5
Ch ∞
PWR
Volume Up
Volume Down
Channel Up
Channel Down
Power
6BAND
7
¢
‰
7
¡
1
PWR
Play
Stop
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Power
‰
7
Ch5
Ch∞
PWR
Play
Stop
Channel Up
Channel Down
Power
4
4
ENTER
DIRECTION
¶ REC
ENTER
DIRECTION
¶REC
MUTE
INPUT
Muting
Input selection
PAUSE Pause
REC Record
AUDIO* Audio switching
INPUT Input selection
*Note:ThisfunctionisavailableonlywithothermodelsthantheEurope, UK
and the U.S.A. destination models.
DSS control screen (for U.S.A. & Canada)
This consists of 2 pages.
Each press of the SET key switches the pages alter-
nately.
Cable Tuner control screen (for U.S.A.
& Canada)
This screen consists of a single page.
Symbol on the
remote control
Symbol on the
remote control
Display
Function
Display
Function
Display
Function
6 BAND
7
¢
Vol 5
Vol ∞
Ch 5
Ch ∞
PWR
–
Volume up
Volume down
Channel up
Channel down
Power
6BAND
7
¢
–
–
–
–
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Ch5
Ch∞
PWR Power
INFO Informatiom
INPUT Input selection GUIDE Guide
Channel up
Channel down
‰
‰
4
4
ENTER
DIRECTION
¶ REC
ENTER
DIRECTION
¶REC
ENTER Enter
MENU Menu
–
–
–
DVD control screen
This consists of 3 pages.
Each press of the SET key switches the pages alternately.
Aplasection
Symbol on the
remote control
Display
Function
Display
Function
Display
Function
6BAND
7
¢
‰
7
¢
4
PWR
Play
Stop
Forward skip
Reverse skip
Power
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Enter
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Cursor
Enter
‰
‰
‰
‰
4
ENTER
DIRECTION
¶REC
ENTER
OSD
RTN
ENTER
MENU
RTN
PAUSE Pause
OSD
Return
Menu
Return
–
–
Important Items
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Maintenance
Cleaning the heads and peripheral components
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always
keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following:
1.Open the cassette holder.
2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback /
erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Cleaning the head section
Cotton swab
Capstan
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will
deteriorate. Insuchacase, demagnetizetheheadusingacommerciallyavailable
demagnetizer (head eraser).
Head
Pinch roller
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.
Tape guides
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Maintenance of the Set
In regard to contact cleaners
When the front panel, the case, etc. becomes dirty, wipe
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, alcohol, etc., as
these can cause discoloration.
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a mal-
function. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners
containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.
Reference
Caution on condensation
Memory backup function
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation oc-
curs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the
power left ON, and restart the operation after the con-
densation has dried up.
Be specially cautious against condensation in a fol-
lowing circumstance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a
large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the
room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Stored contents which are Clock display
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Stored contents which are Amplifier section
cleared in at least a day after "on/standby" status
power plug is unplugged (ON or STANDBY)
from power outlet
Last input selection
Volume control value
Tone control levels
Video1/Video2 input level
Balance setting
Tuner section
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the
following operations.
Auto/mono setting
Program timer setting
contents
1 Select the CD input
CD
TUNER
/BAND
6
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
Dolby NR
2 Press the 0 key and take out the CD.
Reverse mode
0
3 Ensure that "No Disc" is displayed.
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4 Wait for a few seconds, then set the power
OFF.
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Important Items
Disc handling precautions
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG
and CD-EXTRA.
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example
COMPACT
a disc carrying
the marking on the label surface.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Label side
Playing side
Never play a cracked or warped disc
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed
disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they
may cause a malfunction.
Sticker
Do not attach paper or tape to ei-
ther the playing side or the label side
of the discs.
Sticky paste
Disc accessories
Cleaning
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec-
tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound
quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should
not be used with this system because they may cause
malfunction.
If fingerprints or foreign matter be-
come attached to the disc, lightly wipe
the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or
similar) from the center of the disc
outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for
a long period of time, remove it from
the player and store it in its case.
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to
direct sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat.
Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
ForAside
ForBside
When there is slack in the tape
Insuchacase,insertapencilintothereelholeandwind
the reel hub to remove the slack.
Kwldgsection
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
To re-record
1.Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily broken. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
2.Endless tapes
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Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
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Note to CATV system installer
CAUTION:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in partiqular, specifies that the cable
groundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuild-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-
cedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are
reproductions of labels on, or inside the product re-
lating to laser product safety.
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI,
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR
1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location: Back Panel
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
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IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPY-
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-
OUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.
ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAIL-
ABLE TAPES OR DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-
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the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air
pollution and lowers utility bills.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories.
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In case of difficulty
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What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table
according to the symptom of your trouble.
Operation to reset
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impos-
sibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the
power cord is unplugged while unit is ON or due to
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet then,
while holding the CD Open close (0) key depressed,
plug the power cord again.
an external factor. In this case, execute the following
After some time, the power will be switched off
procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it
and return will be made to the initial status.
to normal condition.
÷ Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears
the contents stored in and it returns to condition when
it left the factory.
Amplifier section/Speakers
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Sound is not produced.
÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷ Connect properly referring to “System
c
onnection”.
8
&
÷ The volume control is set to the mini- ÷ Adjust to an required volume.
mum position.
÷ The MUTE key is switched ON.
÷ Switch MUTE OFF.
÷ The headphone plug is inserted into the ÷ Unplug the headphone plug.
jack.
÷ The speaker cords are short-circuited.
÷ Turn the unit OFF, remove the short-
circuit and turn the unit ON again.
No sound from the head-
phones.
÷ Imperfect insertion.
÷ Insert correctly.
&
Sound is not produced from
the left or right speakers.
÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷ Connect properly referring to “System
connection”.
8
&
÷ The BALANCE is set completely to the ÷ Adjust the optimum left and right bal-
left or right channel.
ance.
Tuner section
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The clock display blinks
without changing the fig-
ures.
÷ There was a power failure.
÷ Adjust the present time again.
$
÷ Thepowercordwasunpluggedfromthe ÷ Adjust the present time again.
outlet.
Timer operation is not pos-
sible.
÷ The present time has not been adjusted ÷ Adjust the present time referring to
$
t
or there was a power failure.
“Clock adjustment”.
÷ The timer ON time and OFF time have ÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time.
not been set.
÷ The timer execution was not set up.
÷ Press the ON STANDBY key to set up
the execution.
Radio stations cannot be
received.
÷
The antennas have not been connected.
÷ Connect antennas.
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*
÷ Aproperbroadcastingbandhasnotbeen ÷ Select a band.
selected.
÷ The frequency of the station to be re- ÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired
ceived is not tuned.
station.
Noise interferes.
÷ Car ignition noise.
÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart
position from the road.
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÷ Influence of an electric appliance.
÷ A TV set is installed near the system.
÷ Switchthesuspectedelectricappliance
OFF.
÷ Install the TV or the system at an in-
creased distance between them.
A station has been preset but ÷ The frequency of the preset station is ÷ Preset stations with tunable frequen-
it cannot be received by
pressing the P.CALL key.
not tunable.
cies.
÷ The preset memory has been cleared ÷ Preset stations again.
)
because the power cord has been un-
plugged for a long period.
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In case of difficulty
CD player section
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
÷ Place the disc properly, with the label
A CD is placed in the player
but it cannot be played.
÷ The disc is placed upside down.
side facing upward.
÷ Place the disc properly.
÷ The disc position is displaced.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
dling precautions”.
÷ The disc is extremely dirty.
T
R
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ Try another disc.
÷ Referto“Cautiononcondensation”and
remove the condensation by evaporation.
÷ Dew is condensed on the optics lens.
÷ Place a disc in the CD player.
Sound is not produced.
Sound skips.
÷ The disc has not been placed.
÷ The player is not put to the play mode. ÷ Press the 6 key.
÷ The disc is extremely dirty.
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ The disc is dirty.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
T
T
dling precautions”.
÷ Try another disc.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
dling precautions”.
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ Try another disc.
÷ Install the unit in a place not subject to
vibrations.
÷ The player is subject to vibration.
÷ This is not a malfunction.
“Text Full” is displayed
÷ Too much text data has been stored.
Remote control unit
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Remote control operation is
not possible.
÷ Batteries are exhausted.
÷ Replace with new batteries.
@
@
÷ The remote control is too far away from ÷ Operate the unit inside the remote con-
the system, the controlling angle is devi-
ated or there is an obstacle in between.
trollable range.
÷ Thecomponenttobeplayedisnotloaded ÷ Load a CD or cassette tape in the com-
with a CD or cassette tape.
ponent to be played.
The “Low Battery” alarm is
displayed.
÷ Batteries are exhausted.
÷ Replace with new batteries.
@
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Cassette deck
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Sound cannot be produced
by pressing the play key.
÷ The head is dirty.
÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte-
nance”.
R
¢
÷ The tape is wound too tight due to ÷ Try another tape.
irregular winding.
÷ A nonrecorded tape is played.
÷ Play a recorded tape.
No operation occurs even
when an operation key is
pressed.
÷ The cassette holder is not closed com- ÷ Close the holder completely.
pletely.
÷ The operation key is pressed immedi- ÷ Press operation keys in more than a few
ately after closing the cassette holder.
secondsafterclosingthecassetteholder.
÷ The operation key is pressed in less than ÷ Press operation keys after waiting for
4 seconds after turning the power ON.
more than 4 seconds.
÷ Insert a tape.
÷ A tape is not inserted in the unit.
¢
¢
U
R
÷ The tape is wound too tight due to ÷ Try another tape.
irregular winding.
÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the ÷ Change the tape transport direction or
reels.
reverse the tape insertion orientation.
The cassette holders cannot
be opened by pressing the
“PUSH OPEN” area.
÷ The key is pressed during recording or ÷ Press in stop mode.
playback.
÷ The microcomputer is malfunctioning ÷ Reset the microcomputer.
due to external noise.
Sound is harsh or high
frequencies are not repro-
duced.
÷ The head is dirty.
÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte-
nance”.
÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk.
÷ Try another tape.
Sound is distorted.
÷ The recording level has not been ad- ÷ Adjust the Video 1, Video 2 input level.
justed. (During Video 1, Video 2 input
operation)
÷ The tape being played was recorded ÷ Try another tape.
with distorted sound.
Noise is noticeable.
÷ The tape head is magnetized.
÷ Demagnetizetheheadreferringto“Main- R
tenance”.
÷ External noise is induced.
÷ Install the system at a distance from
other electric appliances and TV.
∞
÷ A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is ÷ Set the "Dolby NR" to on.
played with "Dolby NR" off.
Sound vibrates.
÷ The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte- R
nance”.
÷ The tape is wound irregularly.
÷ Wind the tape again by fast forwarding,
rewinding or playing from an end to the ∞
other.
Recording cannot be started
by pressing the record key.
÷ The recording protect tab of the cas- ÷ Use a cassette with an unbroken record- T
sette has been broken.
ing protect tab or block the hole.
¢
÷ The cassette holder is not closed com- ÷ Close the holder completely.
pletely.
÷ The TAPE input is selected.
÷ Set the input selector to the source to be §
recorded.
÷ Thetapeisfullywoundtooneofthereels. ÷ Change the tape transport direction or §
reverse the tape insertion orientation.
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[A]
[O]
[P]
A.R.M. ...................................................................... 27
ACTIVE indicator ...................................................... 11
Adjusting the display contrast ................................. 49
Adjusting the external input level ............................ 40
Adjusting the left and right volume balance ............ 17
Adjusting the subwoofer output level ..................... 40
AI timer playback ..................................................... 45
Auto preset ............................................................. 20
O.T.T. ....................................................................... 44
One-touch operation ................................................ 17
Playback of CD......................................................... 22
Playback of tape....................................................... 24
Program playback .................................................... 32
PTY search ............................................................... 29
[R]
[B]
[C]
R.D.S. ....................................................................... 28
Random playback..................................................... 35
RDS auto memory ................................................... 20
Receiving broadcast station..................................... 18
Recording on TAPE.................................................. 26
Reference ................................................................ 54
Remote control of external components................. 50
Repeated playback................................................... 34
Basic use method .................................................... 16
Cable Tuner control screen...................................... 53
CD direct recording.................................................. 37
CD one-track recording ............................................ 38
CD program recording ............................................. 39
CHANNEL SPACE setting ....................................... 10
Checking the time information display of CD.......... 48
Cleaning the head section ....................................... 54
Clock adjustment ..................................................... 14
Communication indicator ......................................... 11
CONFIRM/DEMO key........................................... 6,13
[S]
Selecting Dolby NR.................................................. 25
Selecting the bass boost ......................................... 41
Selecting the reverse mode .................................... 25
Setting the timer playback ....................................... 45
Skipping tracks......................................................... 23
Sleep Timer (Sleep).................................................. 46
Specifications........................................................... 62
Standby mode.......................................................... 17
STANDBY/TIMER indicator...................................... 17
Switching between stereo tuning and monaural tuning
................................................................................. 19
[D]
Demonstration ........................................................... 6
Disc handling precautions........................................ 55
Dolby Virtual setting ................................................ 42
DSP mode setting.................................................... 43
DSS control screen .................................................. 53
DVD control screen.................................................. 53
[E]
[F]
[H]
[ I ]
[T]
EON ......................................................................... 30
Fast forwarding/rewinding or skipping tape ............ 25
HOME key ............................................................... 13
In regard to CD-TEXT ............................................... 23
Timer operation........................................................ 44
Timer recording........................................................ 47
To eject the disc ...................................................... 23
To pause playback (CD) ........................................... 23
To receive a station that has not been preset ......... 19
To stop playback (CD) .............................................. 23
To stop playback (Tape) ........................................... 24
Tone adjustment ...................................................... 41
TV control screen ..................................................... 53
[M]
Maintenance ............................................................ 54
Manual preset ......................................................... 21
[V]
[N]
VCR control screen .................................................. 53
Volume adjustment.................................................. 16
Normal timer playback ............................................. 45
Notes on cassette tape ........................................... 55
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Menu display chart
"TUNER" menu display
<Reception Mode>
Stereo/Mono
Stereo
"Function" menu display
<Sound Mode>
Listen Mode
<Rec Options>
CD→Tape Rec
One Track Rec
Virtual
Direct Rec
Program Rec
Timer Rec On (Off)
On
Mono
Virtual On (Off)
Direct Tuning
<Memory>
Auto Memory (#2)
Auto Preset (#1)(#3)
Manual Memory
<RDS Mode>(#2)
EON ***(#2)
PTY ***(#2)
"CD" menu display
<Play Mode>
Repeat On (Off)
On
On
Off
Effect
Source Select
DSP Mode
Off
<Setup IR>
TV
DSP On (Off)
Off
Stadium
(manufacturer list)
Arena
(type of codes )
Video 1
VCR
Live house
Bass Boost On (Off)
(NV-500 only)
On
(manufacturer list)
(type of codes )
Off
Off
Cable (#1)
Random On (Off)
On
Balance
(manufacturer list)
Tone Control
Bass
(type of codes )
Off
DSS (#1)
Program On (Off)
Set
Treble
(manufacturer list)
(type of codes )
DVD
Input Level
Video1
Check
Off
Video2
(manufacturer list)
(type of codes )
Video 2
VCR
"Tape" menu display
Dolby NR
S.W. Level (NV-600 only)
<Time INFO>
CD Single
CD Single Time
CD Total
CD Total Time
<Timer Mode>
Sleep
On
Off
(manufacturer list)
Direction
(type of codes )
One Way
Cable (#1)
Reverse
(manufacturer list)
Endless
(type of codes )
"TV" remote display
"Video 1" remote display
"Video 2" remote display
O.T.T.
DSS (#1)
On
Off
(manufacturer list)
(type of codes )
Timer Play
On
DVD
(manufacturer list)
(type of codes )
Source Select
Off
<Display>
Contrast
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(#1) : This mark refers to item for the U.S.A. and Canada.
(#2) : This mark refers to item for Europe and U.K.
(#3) : This mark refers to item for other countries.
Specifications
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NV-600
Main unit (RXD-NV600)
[Amplifier section]
MW (AM) tuner section
Output power
Tuning frequency range
(U.S.A. and Canada)
(For U.S.A and Canada) ...... 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz
(For Europe and U.K,) ......... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
(For other countories)
Rated output power (front channel only)
30 watts per channel minimum RMS, both chan-
nels driven, at 8 Ω from 100 Hz to 20 kHz with no
more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion.(FTC)
9 kHz step ........................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
10 kHz step ........................ 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
LW tuner section (For U.K. only)
Tuning frequency range .............. 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz
Effective output power
FRONT
[CD player section]
Laser ..............................................Semiconductor laser
Wow and flutter............................. Unmeasurable limit
(1 kHz, 10 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω ) ............ 40W + 40W
SUBWOOFER
(65 Hz, 10 %T.H.D., at 4 Ω ) ........................ 80W
[Cassette deck section]
(Europe and U.K.)
Track ........................................4 track, 2 channel stereo
Recording system ................................. AC bias system
(Frequency: 105 kHz)
Rated output power (front channel only) (DIN)
(1 kHz, 0.7 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω ) ............ 35W + 35W
Effective output power
Heads
FRONT
Playback / recording head ....................................... 1
Erasing head ............................................................. 1
Motor.............................................................................. 1
Fast winding time ........................ Approx. 110 seconds
(C-60 tape)
(1 kHz, 10 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω ) ............ 40W + 40W
SUBWOOFER
(65 Hz, 10 %T.H.D., at 4 Ω ) ........................ 80W
(Other countories)
Rated output power during (front channei only)
(1 kHz, 1 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω )............... 35W + 35W
Effective output power during STEREO operation
FRONT
[General]
Power consumption ............................................. 100W
Dimensions (Attached the remote control unit)
............................................. W : 285 mm (11-1/4”)
H : 252 mm (9-15/16”)
(1 kHz, 10 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω ) ............ 40W + 40W
SUBWOOFER
D : 368 mm (14-1/2”)
Weight (Include the remote control unit) ......... 8.4 kg
(65 Hz, 10 %T.H.D., at 4 Ω ) ........................ 80W
Frequency responce
FRONT
Speakers (LS-NV600S)
[Satellite speaker system]
(VIDEO1/VIDEO2) ... 100 Hz ~ 40 kHz (+0 dB ~ -3 dB)
SUBWOOFER
Enclosure ..... Bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded
Speaker configuration
(VIDEO1/VIDEO2) ....... 5 Hz ~ 100 Hz (+0 dB ~ -3 dB)
Signal to noise ratio
Woofer ............................ 80 mm (3-1/8”), cone type
Tweeter............................. 19 mm (3/4”), dome type
Impedance ................................................................ 8 Ω
Maximum input level .............................................. 40W
Dimensions .................................. W: 158 mm (6-1/4”)
H : 257 mm (10-1/8”)
VIDEO1/VIDEO2 .............................................. 90 dB
Input sensitivity/impedance
VIDEO1/VIDEO2
(U.S.A, Canada, Europe and U.K.).... 230 mV/47 kΩ
(Other countories)......................... 200 mV/47 kΩ
Output level/impedance
D : 152 mm
(6”)
REC OUT (VIDEO1)
Weight (net) .... 2.0 kg (1 piece/including the speaker stand)
(U.S.A, Canada, Europe and U.K.).... 230 mV/470 Ω
(Other countories)......................... 200 mV/470 Ω
[Subwoofer system]
Enclosure ..... Bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded
Speaker configuration
Woofer .......................... 160 mm (6-1/2”), cone type
Impedance ................................................................ 4 Ω
Maximum input level .............................................. 80W
Dimensions .................................. W: 206 mm (8-1/8”)
[Video section]
Input / OutputVIDEO
(Composite) ........................................... 1Vp-p/75 Ω
[Tuner section]
FM tuner section
Tuning frequency range ........... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
H : 280 mm
(11”)
D : 387 mm (15-1/4”)
Weight (net) ............................................ 6.5 kg(1 piece)
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KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be
changed without notice.
NNootteess
÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations (where water freezes).
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Specifications
NV-500
Main unit (RXD-NV500)
[Amplifier section]
[Tuner section]
FM tuner section
Output power
Tuning frequency range ........... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
MW (AM) tuner section
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Rated output power
Tuning frequency range
(U.S.A and Canada)............. 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz
(Europe and U.K,) ................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
(other countories)
100 watts per channel minimum RMS, all channels
driven, at 6 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (FTC)
9 kHz step ........................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
10 kHz step ........................ 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
LW tuner section (For U.K. only)
(Europe and U.K.)
Rated output power (DIN)
(1 kHz, 0.7 %T.H.D., at 6 Ω ) ............ 70W + 70W
Effective output power
Tuning frequency range .............. 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz
[CD player section]
(1 kHz, 10 %T.H.D., at 6 Ω ) ........ 100W + 100W
(Other countries)
Laser ..............................................Semiconductor laser
Wow and flutter............................. Unmeasurable limit
Rated output power
(1 kHz, 1 %T.H.D., at 6 Ω )............... 80W + 80W
[Cassette deck section]
Effective output power
Track ........................................4 track, 2 channel stereo
Recording system ................................. AC bias system
(Frequency: 105 kHz)
(1 kHz, 10 %T.H.D., at 8 Ω ) ........ 100W + 100W
Signal to noise ratio
Heads
VIDEO1/VIDEO2 .............................................. 90 dB
Input sensitivity/impedance
Playback / recording head ....................................... 1
Erasing head ............................................................. 1
Motor.............................................................................. 1
Fast winding time ........................ Approx. 110 seconds
(C-60 tape)
VIDEO1/VIDEO2
(U.S.A and Canada)...................... 300 mV/47 kΩ
(Other countries) .......................... 250 mV/47 kΩ
Output level/impedance
REC OUT (VIDEO1)
[General]
Power consumption
(U.S.A and Canada).......................300 mV/470 Ω
(Other countries) ...........................250 mV/470 Ω
Super woofer preout
(U.S.A. and Canada) ........................................ 160W
(Other countories) ........................................... 130W
(U.S.A and Canada)...........................1.8V/3.3 kΩ
(Other countries) ................................. 2V/3.3 kΩ
Dimensions (Attached the remote control unit)
............................................. W : 285 mm (11-1/4”)
H : 252 mm (9-15/16”)
D : 368 mm (14-1/2”)
Weight (Include the remote control unit) ......... 8.4 kg
[Video section]
Input/ Output
(Composite) ........................................... 1Vp-p/75 Ω
Speakers (LS-NV500)
Enclosure ............................................. Bass-reflex type
Speaker configuration
Woofer .......................... 160 mm (6-1/2”), cone type
Tweeter................................ 25 mm (1”), dome type
Impedance ................................................................ 6 Ω
Maximum input level ............................................ 100W
Dimensions .............................. W : 225 mm
(8-7/8”)
H : 350 mm (13-3/4”)
D : 263 mm (10-3/8”)
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Weight (net) ............................................ 5.0 kg(1 piece)
KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be
changed without notice.
NNootteess
÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations (where water freezes).
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the
space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for informa-
tion or service on this product.
Model
Serial Number
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