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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
AX-7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5613-00 00 MA (E, X) OC 0508
*5613/01-07/EN 1 06.1.6, 0:52 PM
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure Before applying power safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Australia .............................................. AC 240 V only Europe . ............................................... AC 230 V only Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as househo
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Caution : Read this page carefully to IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product your- should be read before the product is operated. self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to q
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Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Listening to external input sources ......................46 Before applying power .......................................2 Adjusting the external input level (TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, Safety precautions ......................................................... 2 TV, AUX) .......................................................................... 46 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................3
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Before applying power Accessories Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present. Speaker cords (4) AM loop antenna (1) FM indoor antenna (1) (Included with the speaker package) For front speakers (red line : 2m) (2) For surround speakers (blue line : 2m) (2) System control cord Video cord (Yellow) (1) Audio cords (White, Red)(2) (ø3.5mm - ø3.5mm)(1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AA
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Before applying power Special features Compact high fidelity component system with built-in DVD player Built-in multi-player for DVD video, video CD, and CD playback. MP3/WMA playback function and JPEG playback function Music files recorded in the compressed format MP3/WMA can be played back. Image files recorded in JPEG format can be played back. MP3/WMA files can be enjoyed while images are displayed. Built-in control function for Kenwood digital audio players (Digital Audio Link) Basic operat
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Before applying power RDS (Radio Data System) tuner This model is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type. PTY (Program Type) search Tune the stations by specifying the
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System connections Connection of the system accessories This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories. CAUTION CAUTION Connect the components as shown in the diagram. The power in this equipment will not be completely Only plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch once connections are completed. is turned OFF. Malfunction of microcomputer CAUTION If operation is not possible or erroneous displ
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section System connections Microphone for Room Equalizer (not for recording) Connect this only for setting the auto room equalizer, and keep it disconnected at other times. Audio cord C-AX7 Audio cord AC POWER cord To AC wall outlet Speaker (Left) System control cord − − − − + + + + M-AX7 LS-AXD7 L − − − − + + + + AC POWER cord To AC wall outlet Speaker cord for surround (Blue line) Speaker cord (Red line) How to connect the speaker cords
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System connections Connecting to the antennas AM/FM radio stations cannot be received without the proper antenna connections. Connect the anten- nas properly according to the following instructions. FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75 Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 Ω terminal. Please remove the indoor antenna after an outdoor antenna has been installed. FM outdoor antenna FM indoor antenna The provided antenna is for temporary in- door us
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section System connections Connecting to a TV with video (composite) or S-video input terminal Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. Audio cord For playback of the TV sound via this equipment, connect the audio output of the TV to the C-AX7 TV input terminals of this unit. AUDIO OUT Video cord VIDEO IN S Video cord S VIDEO IN (Com
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System connections Connection of other accessories (Commercially available parts) CAUTION Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet once connections are completed. Cassette tape deck Audio IN Audio OUT TV game machine DVD player etc. Receiver etc. Audio OUT Audio OUT Digital IN (optical) * C-AX7 AC POWER cord To AC wall outlet * The “DIGITAL OUT PCM/BIT STREAM” terminal of this unit puts out only the digital audio of the DVD/ CD source. ÷ I
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Controls and indicators Main amplifier unit (M-AX7) 1325 4 1 STANDBY indicator % 4 CHANNEL SELECTOR key Used for switching the amplifier between 4 2 (POWER) key ¢ channels (25 W x 4) and 2 channels (50 W x 2). Used for setting the unit to On or Standby. 5 Displays 3 POWER ON/OFF switch Display (C-AX7) The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. 1 26 3 4 5 7 V
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Controls and indicators Preamplifier unit (C-AX7) & ^ % $ # @ 12 34 5 6 7 89 0 ! 1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator 8 6 (Play/Pause) / Band key Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode. DVD/CD : › Red : Ordinary standby. Used for selecting the DVD/CD input and starting Green : Timer standby. playback. During DVD/CD playback, press to pause. Off : The unit is On. TUNER : · Refer to "In case of difficulty" for blinking of the Used for selecting the TUNER input. indicator. D This key is also used
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Controls and indicators @ VOLUME knob ¢ $ SOUND SELECTOR key Used for volume adjustment. Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to the sound setting function. # INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL knob MODE key In the normal mode, this is used for selecting an input Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI source. CONTROL knob to menu selection mode. In the function menu mode (selected by pressing the SE
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Controls and indicators Operation of remote control unit The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 2 RANDOM key R Used for setting playback of tracks in a random order. REPEAT key T 1 Used for setting repeated playback. 8 A3B (REPEAT) key Y 2 Used for repeated playback of any interval. TIME DISP. key ° Used for changing time displays. 3 Numeric keys fi‚W Press for selecting a DVD/CD track number or recall a 9 3
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Controls and indicators TUNING (1 / ¡) keys @ Sound setting mode keys DVD/CD : › Press for entering the sound setting mode with the Used for fast-forward or fast-reverse the played following keys. music. FLAT key º TUNER : q D-BASS key • Used for receiving a radio station. TONE TURN OVER key • 8 (POWER) key ¢ MANUAL EQ key ª Used for setting the unit to On or Standby. SOUND PRESET key º 9 DISPLAY key ° # AUTO ROOM EQ key § Used for
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Contents Types of playable discs The system this unit is using does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts. DVD VIDEO Playable Disc CD (CD-R, CD-RW) VCD (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) Logo mark on disc Disc size 8cm 8cm 8cm 12cm 12cm 12cm Played sides One or both One or both One side only One side only One side only One side only Approx. 41 min. Approx. 133 min. (1 side, 1 layer) (1 side, 1 layer) Ap
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Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Region Codes Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is used to play back DVD VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player. The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player. Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code accor
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Video Formats The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL). They are variable depending on countries and areas. This unit has a function for output of disc video in NTSC format after conversion to PAL format. For details, refer to “NTSC → PAL” in “VISUAL” setting on page 78. TV formats in major countries : TV Format Major Countries & Areas NTSC Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc. PAL China, U.K., Germany,
