AV CONTROL CENTER C-V351 C-V301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This manual contains instructions for two models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on country and sales area.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. .............................................. AC 230 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug. 3.
Before applying power C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Safety precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking ......
Special features C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 4 Special features True home theater sound Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from video software marked . The PRO LOGIC mode uses the built-in adaptive matrix circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals. The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the surround signal to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.
System connection C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Connection of audio components (CD player, MD recorder, cassette deck, power amplifier) Make connection as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed.
System connection C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 6 Connection of video components (LD player, VCR, DVD) Monitor TV LD player Video OUT Audio OUT Video IN AM ANTENA VIDEO UNSWITCHED FM 75Ω GND SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECT WITH POWER AMPLIFIER CD AUX TAPE 1/ MD IN IN REC MONITOR LD OUT /DVD TAPE 2 (MONITOR) VCR DVD 6CH.
System connection C-V351/C-V301 (EN) About the system control connections 7 When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cords to allow system-control operations between components. Connection example AV CONTROL CENTER SYSTEM CONTROL The SERIES 21 components which can be system-connected with this unit include the LD player, MD recorder, and DVD player.
System connection C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 8 Connection of antenna Connection method to each antenna terminal 1 Push lever. 2 Insert cord. 3 Return lever. AM ANTENA FM 75Ω GND 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.
Controls and indicators C-V351/C-V301 (EN) AUTO tuning mode/AUTO stereo PRO LOGIC reception indicator indicator TAPE 2 indicator STEREO indicator Delay time indicator Frequency display, input selector display, preset channel display, surround mode display RDS indicators (RDS, TP, TA, EON, PTY, NEWS, INFO.) MEMORY indicator Decibel indicator dB ms RDS INFO.
Controls and indicators C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 10 Opening/closing the door OPEN/CLOSE Note When opening or closing the door, be careful not to catch your finger in the door. Otherwise there is a risk of injury. Changing the input selection display (AUTO key) *1: To change the TAPE 1 display to MD display 1 Select “TAPE 1” with the INPUT SELECTOR . 2 Press and hold the AUTO key for more than 2 seconds, until “MD” is displayed.
For C-V351 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit (For C-V351) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Controls and indicators (Optional with the C-V301) The Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, CD player, DVD player and LD player which are connected to it through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components.
For C-V351 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 12 Setting up the GRC according to your AV CONTROL CENTER (Model Type Setup) Perform the following procedure after inserting batteries for the first time and every time after changing them. ENTER VOLUME Model Type Setup Preparation Model 1 Model 4 Model 2 Model 3 Model 5 Model 6 ÷ Press the (ON/STANDBY) key of the main unit to the ON mode.
For C-V351 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Setting up the GRC according to the option components (Set Up) The following procedures prepare the GRC for operating the components connected through system control cords. Make sure that these components are connected through system control cords. 7 Main Menu Return Confirm CD Tuner TapeA TapeB TV VCR1 DVD MD LD Tape1 Cable Sat. Setup C D Sat.
For C-V351 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 14 Main Menu Return CD Confirm DVD Setup C D Sat. DVD Sound Tuner TapeA TapeB TV VCR1 MD LD Tape1 Cable Sat. VCR2 Set Up ENTER VOLUME L D Tape1 VCR1 TV Cable VCR2 M D MUTE Reset ON/STANDBY Main operation menu Set Up MD Set Up DVD Setup of GRC according to the Setup of GRC according to the MD recorder in use DVD player in use 1 Select the ”Set Up“ icon. 1 Select the ”Set Up“ icon.
For C-V351 Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Setting up the GRC according to other components (Set Up) The GRC can also be used to remote control other components which are not connected through system control cords. To control another component, it is required to register the setup code corresponding to it beforehand. p Main Menu Return CD Confirm DVD Setup C D Sat. Tuner TapeA TapeB TV VCR1 MD LD Tape1 Cable Sat.
For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC (For C-V351) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 16 Controlling the AV CONTROL CENTER The operations required to remote control the AV CONTROL CENTER includes the INPUT SELECTOR selection, display mode selection, stereo selection and so on. The following procedures show how to remote control the basic operations of the GRC. Main Menu Return Cable CD Tuner LD Tape1 TapeA Sat.
For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Controlling the components connected through system control cords When a CD player, cassette deck and/or LD player are connected with the AV CONTROL CENTER through system control cords, their system control operations are possible from the GRC. Main Menu Return Cable CD Tuner LD Tape1 TapeA Sat.
For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 18 Main Menu Return Cable CD Tuner LD Tape1 TapeA Sat. TV VCR1 VCR2 TapeB Main Menu 1 C D VCR Tuner ENTER Input Source Set Up Confirm VOLUME Tape1 / MD AUX LD / DVD MUTE 6ch Input ON/STANDBY Main operation menu Operating the cassette deck 1 Select the ”Tape 1“ input. Main Menu ENTER Tape1 / MD ENTER 2 Display the cassette deck operation menu.
For C-V351 Remote control of components from the GRC C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 19 Main Menu Return Cable CD Tuner LD Tape1 TapeA Sat. TV VCR1 VCR2 TapeB Main Menu 1 C D VCR Tuner ENTER Input Source Set Up Confirm VOLUME Tape1 / MD AUX LD / DVD MUTE 6ch Input ON/STANDBY Main operation menu Operating the MD recorder 1 Select the ”MD“ input. Main Menu ENTER Tape1 / MD ENTER 2 Display the MD operation menu. MD ENTER ÷ Any of the keys which can control the MD recorder can be selected.
For C-V301 Remote control with the “RC” unit (For C-V301) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 20 Names and functions of the keys The “RC” remote control unit provided with the AV CONTROL CENTER can also control KENWOOD cassette decks, CD player and LD player connected to the AV CONTROL CENTER through system control cords. For details of the controllable functions, refer to the instruction manuals of these components.
Convenient functions C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 21 One-touch operation and easy operation features (CD player, cassette deck, and DVD player) When the system is in standby mode, the operations as described below are possible provided that the associated components are connected through system control cords. ÷ Use the main unit keys for operation. Preparations 1 Ensure that system control cords are connected. 2 Set the power switch of the CD player, cassette deck, and DVD player to the ON position.
Playing music C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 22 The following procedure allows to play a CD, MD, DVD or cassette tape. Preparations ÷ Connect components as described in “System connection”. 5 AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2 ÷ Complete “Setup of the Graphical Remote Control (GRC) unit”. ! : Keys or controls to be used in this operation 1 Press the ON/STANDBY key to ON. RC Main unit ÷ Load the CD player, MD recorder, DVD player or cassette deck with the software to be played.
Sound adjustment functions C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 23 Adjusting the tone GRC RC RC/Main unit 1 Select STEREO. Each press of the MODE key swithes the adjustment item as shown below. 1 BASS :Tone, Bass 2 TREBLE :Tone, Treble 3 L -------- R :Balance 4 SW ch :Subwoofer 5 INPUT :Input level STEREO ENTER STEREO ENTER GRC 2 Select the BASS or TREBLE adjustment. The adjustment menu appears.
Sound adjustment functions C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 24 Source Direct playback This feature allows you to play the source signal with a high quality by passing it only through the minimum required circuitry. GRC RC 1 Select the playback source. Main Menu INPUT ENTER C D ENTER Lights up CD SOURCE DIRECT ÷ During Source Direct playback, the tone controls (BASS and TREBLE) and balance control are defeated. ÷ The Source Direct playback is canceled when any key associated with the surround play is pressed.
Recording C-V351/C-V301 (EN) When recording sound with a recorder component of KENWOOD, synchro recording is possible by setting the INPUT SELECTOR to select TAPE1 or MD according to the connected component. 25 To record a music source RC RC/Main unit GRC 1 Select the source to be recorded. Main Menu ENTER When recording on TAPE, for source, select anything except TAPE1. When recording on MD, for source, select anything except MD.
Broadcast reception C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 26 Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations and other stations. For listening to RDS stations or storing RDS stations in preset memory, see section entitled “Functions of RDS”. ¶ Tuner 100.00 fm Auto MHz Band RDS P.Call 01ch Memory / 10key Pad Main operation menu Receiving broadcast station 1 Select the TUNER input. GRC RC Main Menu INPUT ENTER Tuner ENTER 2 Select the broadcast band.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Functions of RDS RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name. Functions made possible with RDS The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is received.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 28 Use the operating procedure on this page to store RDS stations automatically in preset memory. Up to 40 RDS stations can be preset and received with a simple key operation. This unit is compatible with the RDS so it can use convenient RDS functions including automatic tuning and EON reservation. RDS stations should be stored in the preset memory following the procedure in “Storing RDS stations automatically in preset memory” before listening to RDS stations.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) The AUTO MEMORY function gives precedence to RDS stations and assigns them from preset number 1. Therefore, when it is required to preset RDS stations as well as non-RDS stations, execute the AUTO MEMORY operation first then proceed to the manual memory operation of non-RDS stations. Preparation ÷ Select the TUNER input. & ÷ Display the Tuner operation menu.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 30 By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. RDS PTY With certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute until the search completes. Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6 TA /News / Info. RDS Display ÷ Preset RDS stations with the AUTO MEMORY function. ÷ Select the TUNER input. ÷ Set the receiving band to FM.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 31 3 Start the search. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast. GRC RC Display while the tuner is searching. PTY SEARCH PTY +10 ENTER or 1 A or RDS INFO. MEMO FM NEWS EON AM PTY TP TA MW 2 TIMER 1 LW Blinks ROCK M Program type name display. B +10 When a station is received. ENTER 2 RDS INFO. MEMO FM NEWS EON AM PTY TP TA MW 2 TIMER 1 LW fi PTY Goes off To change to a different program type: Repeat steps 2, 3.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 32 The EON function manages the kinds of information broadcast by other stations than the currently received stations, so that you can make reservation of the desired kind of programme, such as traffic announcement and news, even when there is no station broadcasting it at the present.
RDS (Radio Data System) C-V351/C-V301 (EN) TP (Traffic Programme) indication When the “TP” indicator is lit, this means that the presently-received station or a station in the same network is transmitting traffic information. When “TP” is displayed for the station being received, the traffic information of this station can be received without EON reservation. 33 RDS PTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TA /News / Info. RDS Display 7 8 9 0 +10 Main operation menu 3 Receive one of RDS stations.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 34 This AV CONTROL CENTER incorporates 3 different sound modes to let you enjoy surround sound with a wide variety of program sources. The Dolby Pro Logic surround sound let you enjoy theater-like surround effects when you play Dolby Pro Logic program sources (like Laserdiscs and DVDs). Dolby 3 Stereo creates a panoramic frontal sound field.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 35 DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of an arena, jazz club, or stadium to almost any type of program source.* These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the STADIUM or ARENA mode the next time you watch a concert or sporting event! The EFFECT level lets you adjust the “presence” of the sonic environment according to your preference.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 36 The feeling of presence in the surround effects can be improved by performing the following adjustment procedure according to the speaker system and listening room environment in use. Once they are adjusted, re-adjustment is not necessary even after the surround mode is switched to other modes.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) How to calculate the proper delay time Front speakers 8 2 Use the following 7 formula for calculation. Bm Surround speakers What is delay time? 23 Delay time = 20 + 3 × (A - B) (Unit: ms) 6 5 A (m) 4 20 17 20 23 29 17 26 20 23 29 17 26 20 23 29 17 26 20 23 20 17 29 26 23 29 17 20 26 23 17 3 20 2 1 1 26 Example: When A = 3 m,B = 3 m, the delay time is 20 ms.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 38 Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. DSP modes can be used with any source. Be sure to complete "Set up for surround play" before using any of these surround modes. fl Sound PRO LOGIC Source Direct 3 STEREO STEREO DSP Mode Main operation menu Surround play 1 Select the desired mode. ÷ Switching is not possible when the 6ch INPUT is used.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) The setup for surround play can also be performed by listening to actual music instead of the test tone. Use the following procedure to adjust surround play while listening to music. Setup Sound Test Tone Delay Time Preparations ÷ Play video software marked . 39 DSP Speaker Level Tone/ Balance Input Level -6dB Main operation menu Setup for surround play (while listening to music) 1 Select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 40 3 Adjust the Bass tone level. “BASS” RC 1 Select "BASS". GRC 1 Set to "Set Up Sound" mode. MODE Return ENTER 2 Adjust the level as required. 2 Select the "Tone/Balance". To increase Tone/ Balance MULTI CONTROL ENTER LEVEL 3 Adjust the level as required. Bass +8dB To decrease To decrease To increase B A s s @ @ -@2 dB ENTER 4 Adjust the Treble tone level. “TREBLE” RC 1 Select "TREBLE". GRC 1 Confirm the display. (Select icon as required.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 6 Adjust the center speaker level. “Cch” RC 1 Select "Cch". 41 GRC 1 Set to "Set Up Sound" mode. MODE Return ENTER 2 Adjust the level as required. 2 Select the "Speaker Level". To increase MULTI CONTROL Speaker Level ENTER LEVEL 3 Adjust the level as required. Center +10dB To decrease To decrease Cch +2 sRch +1 sLch +1 dB To increase ENTER 7 Adjust the right surround speaker level. “SRch” RC 1 Select "SRch". MODE 2 Adjust the level as required.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 42 9 Adjust the subwoofer level. “SWch” RC 1 Select "SWch". MODE To skip an adjustment item GRC 1 Confirm the Subwoofer adjustment display. (Select icon as required.) RC/Main unit ÷ When an adjustment item is not required to be adjusted, press the MODE key to go to the next adjustment step. GRC 2 Adjust the level as required. 2 Adjust the level as required. ÷ Select only the icons of the adjustment items which require adjustment.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) Setup of the surround effect parameters (DSP) 1 Select the DSP surround mode. RC/Main unit GRC RC Each press switches the indication. Select DSP. GRC 1 Selection cursor Sound DSP Mode 1 ARENA 2 JAZZ CLUB 3 STADIUM DSP ENTER DSP Mode Arena 2 Entry ENTER ENTER ÷ The effects of adjustments are applied equally to sound fields 1 to 3. ÷ Switching is not possible when the 6ch INPUT is used. 2 Select the adjustment parameter.
Ambience effects C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 44 To quit the setup mode in the middle: If no key has been pressed for about 5 seconds, the setup display disappears and the display returns to the status before the setup mode was entered. ÷ Setup/adjustment operations 2 to 8 are to be performed only when required. The operations are identical to those in “Setup for surround play (while listening to music)”.
Clock adjustment C-V351/C-V301 (EN) This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. 45 The time display blinks after a power failure or when the power cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet and plugged in again. In such a case, adjust the clock again. AV CONTROL CERTER KC-2 : Keys or controls to be used in this operation 1 Activate the clock adjustment mode. Main unit Example: Adjustment to 8:15 A M 1 2: ) ) Press the CLOCK key.
Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 46 Two 24-hour timer systems (TIMER 1, TIMER 2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works only once) are available. In each of TIMER 1 and TIMER 2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be set and selected to be activated or not as required. Timer reservation is possible for the two types TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 at the same time.
Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 5 Enter the ON time (Hour). 47 Main unit 1 Set the "hour". PTY SELECT TIMER 1 TUNING ON TIME To decrease To increase the figure the figure 2 Enter it. TIMER SET 6 Enter the On time (Minute). Main unit TIMER 1 A M 1 ): ) ) ÷ After entering the figure of “hour” with the procedure in step 5, enter the figure of “minute” using the same procedure. 1 Set the "minute".
Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 48 9 Make the desired reservation. For timer playback Timer recording of broadcasts Main unit Main unit 1 Select the mode. PTY SELECT TUNING Down Up TIMER SET 1 Select the mode. 1 Select “PLAY” (Each press alternates them.) PLAY : At the ON time, playback starts. REC 2 Enter it. PTY SELECT TUNING PLAY TIMER 1 Down 1 Select “REC”. (Each press alternates them.) PLAY REC Up 2 Select the input source.
Timer operation C-V351/C-V301 (EN) The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed. Check the reservation content. Each press of the key switches the TIMER numbers as follows. Main unit Select the TIMER number to be checked. 1 TIMER 1 (Contents of the timer 1 are displayed.) 2 TIMER 2 (Contents of the timer 2 are displayed.) 3 TIMER 1, 2 (Contents of the timer 1 and timer 2 are displayed.
Set up code chart C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 50 VCR Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker AIWA 015,322,367 AKAI 056,121,330 AKIBA ALBA Set up codes HYPSON 087 QUELLE 096 IMPERIAL 015 RADIOLA 096 087 INTERFUNK 096 REX 056,399 035,224,293,310,367 ITT 056,061,119,121,255,399 ROADSTAR 052,087,255,293 AMBASSADOR 035 ITV 052,293 SABA 056,221,335,399 AMSTRAD 015,340,347 JVC 056,082,221,399 SAISHO 223,224 ANITECH 087 KAISUI 087 SALORA 058,061,121 ASA 052,09
Set up code chart C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 51 TV Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker ACURA 024 CONTEC 024,051,231 GRUNDIG 085,206,569 ADMIRAL 102,178 CONTINENTAL EDISON 211,348,414,516 HANSEATIC 052,335,376,443 ADYSON 232 CROSLEY 102 HANTAREX 531 AGB 531 CROWN 024,385,433 HCM 024,297 AKAI 223,366,376 CRYSTAL 446 HIFIVOX 516 AKURA 233 CS ELECTRONICS 231 HINARI 024,051,052,233 ALBA 024,052,233,250 CTC 262 HISAWA 297,470 ALLORGAN 309 CYBERTRON 23
Set up code chart C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 52 TV Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker MEMPHIS 352 REX 178,274,279 TELETECH 024 METZ 102,254,382,403,462 RFT 102,443 TELETON 232 MINERVA 085,569 ROADSTAR 024,233,279 TENSAI 233,309,335 MITSUBISHI 051,102,123,165 SABA 102,124,178,211, 302,350,358,362, 516,572 THOMSON 124,211,302,348,358,414,516 THORN 050,052,087,119,376,520 MIVAR 231,531 MULTITECH 024,117,231,558 NECKERMANN 052,102,206,520,569 NEI 052,352,446 N
Set up code chart C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 53 Satellite Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker Set up codes Maker Set up codes ALBA 106,269,377,436,470 KOSMOS 346,350 TECHNISAT 277,473,516 ALDES 303 KREISELMEYER 188 TELEFUNKEN 436 ALLANTIDE 348 KYOSTAR 436 THOMSON 470 AMSTRAD 095,228,267,360,476,524 LENCO 350,436 TONNA 361 ANKARO 232,235,303,384 LUPUS 384 TRIAD 336,348,350 ANTTRON 198,436 LUXOR 123,187 UNISAT 381 AST 336 MANHATTAN 470,607 UNITOR 232,347 ASTRA 123
In case of difficulty C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 54 What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative. How to reset the microcomputer 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 While holding the (ON/STANDBY) key depressed, plug the power cord into the wall outlet again.
In case of difficulty C-V351/C-V301 (EN) 55 Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle in between. ÷ The audio cords and system control cords are not connected properly. ÷ The source component to be operated does not contain the tape(s) or disc. ÷ Replace with new batteries. @) ÷ Operate the remote control unit within the controllable range.
Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Audio section MW Tuner section Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 1V) ...................................................................................... 0.01 % Signal to noise ratio (IHF’66) CD .................................................................................. 93 dB Input sensitivity / impedance CD .................................................................. 200 mV / 47kΩ Tone controls BASS .............
