Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AX-7 Kenwood
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COMP ACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION B60-5613-00 00 MA (E, X) OC 0508 AX-7 *5613/01-07/EN 06.1.6, 0:52 PM 1.
2 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Units are designed for operation as follows. Australia .............................................. AC 240 V only Europe . ............................................... AC 230 V only Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
3 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
4 EN Before applying power Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ....................................... 2 Safety precautions .
5 EN Before applying power Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AAA) (2) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
6 EN Before applying power Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Special features Compact high fidelity component system with built-in DVD player Built-in multi-player for DVD video, video CD, and CD playback.
7 EN Before applying power Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.
8 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section − + − + − + − + − + − + − + − + 1 23 4 1 LS-AXD7 R How to connect the speaker cords System connections This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories.
9 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Speaker cord (Red line) Speaker (Left) AC POWER cord To AC wall outlet System connections Microphone for Room Equalizer (not for r.
10 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section System connections Connecting to the antennas FM indoor antenna The provided antenna is for temporary in- door use only. For stable signal reception, we recommend to use an outdoor antenna.
11 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section System connections S Video cord (Commercially available) 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.
12 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section * ÷ In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. ÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere.
13 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. Controls and indicators 1 Character information display 2 File, Folder, A-B repeat indicators 3 MUTE indicator/P.
14 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode. Red : Ordinary standby. Green : Timer standby. Off : The unit is On. Refer to "In case of difficulty" for blinking of the indicator.
15 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section @ VOLUME knob ¢ Used for volume adjustment. # INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL knob In the normal mode, this is used for selecting an input source. In the function menu mode (selected by pressing the MODE key), turn this knob to select the desired menu item.
16 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section With same functions, in the case that names of the keys and knobs between "on the main unit" and "on the remote co.
17 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Controls and indicators TUNING ( 1 / ¡ ) keys DVD/CD : › Used for fast-forward or fast-reverse the played music. TUNER : q Used for receiving a radio station. 8 (POWER) key ¢ Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.
18 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Restrictions due to difference between discs Inhibition icon Some DVD and VCD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the inten- tions of the software producers.
19 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 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.
20 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 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.
21 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Confirming media and files Check to ascertain that MP3/WMA files can be played back correctly on the personal computer in use prior to saving them onto th e media. Check to ensure that the saved file can be played back normally.
22 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Playable files with this unit Disc structure Structure of DVD Video discs DVD Video Chapter1 Title1 Title2 Chapter2 3,4,5... A title is the largest unit for images or tracks. A title is composed of several chapters.
23 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 2 Adjust the day of week. 1 Adjust the day of week 2 Press the SET key. As the clock is not only used to show the time of the day but also used in timer operations, be sure to set the clock adjustment in advance.
24 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1. Turning the power ( ) on (off). Pressing the (POWER) key when the unit is ON, turns it off (Standby mode). ÷ Pressing the DVD/CD 6 , D.AUDIO 6 or TUNER/BAND key on the remote also turns power on and starts playback (reception) of the corre- sponding input.
25 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Listening through headphones Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be con- nected. ÷ The sound from all speakers is cut off. Decrease volume Increase volume Volume level Basic use method 3.
26 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Basic use method Using Auto Room Equalizer function A very loud test sound is produced during the measurement. Please take into consideration that it may disturb your neighborhood, especially, when you measure it at the night time.
27 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Basic use method Changing measured Room Equalizer Char- acteristics according to situation (ROOM EQ MODE) 1 Press the ROOM EQ MODE key on the re- mote control unit. 2 Select a mode by using the INPUT SEL.
28 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Basic use method TONE / TURN OVER setting In this unit, TREBLE and BASS sounds can be ad- justed to your preferences. (TONE) In addition, frequency characteristics of the TREBLE and BASS sounds can be adjusted with the three types of Low, Mid and High.
29 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Basic use method Making your favorite sounds (MANUAL EQ ) This unit is equipped with 7-band equalizer. It enables you to make your favorite frequency response curve with frequencies from super bass to super high range.
30 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Sound equalization Super bass range (band 1: 63Hz) When this control is moved up, the sound from bass instruments such as a bass guitar becomes deep and stable. When the super bass sound is boomy, move this control down.
31 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Enjoying surround sound With the V.F.S. (Virtual Front Surround) func- tion it is possible to enjoy natural surround sound with rich ambience without installing surround speakers at the rear.
32 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section CLEAR VOICE setting 1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to se- lect “SURROUND”. Then press the SET key. 2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select "CLEAR VOICE".
33 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER SOUND SELECTOR INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL VOLUME MODE SET D.A UDIO PHONES D.A UDIO standby / timer 0 OUT IN MUTE 1. Load a disc Playback of DVD/CD 1 Press the 0 key on the main unit to open the DVD/CD tray.
34 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section ÷ " Pause " or " Still " is displayed on the TV. ÷ When the DVD setting " IPB display " is ON, " Still (I) ", " Still (P) ", or " Still (B) " is displayed on the TV when still is used during DVD playback.
35 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section To skip playback Press the 4 / 1 , ¡ / ¢ key [ 4 , ¢ key on the remote]. ÷ The track (chapter) in the direction of the key pressed is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning.
36 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Playback of DVD/CD Viewing JPEG images Playback with selection from the JPEG list Remote control unit only 1 Load a disc with recorded JPEG images. 2 Press the JPEG LIST key. 3 Use the cursor ( % / fi / @ / # ) keys to select the image to be viewed.
37 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Playback of DVD/CD Playback with selection from the directory Remote control unit only 1 Load a disc with recorded JPEG images. 2 Press the FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key. 3 Use the cursor ( % / fi / @ / # ) keys to select the image to be viewed.
38 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing the display contents of the display Playback of DVD/CD During playback, press the DISPLAY key.
39 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1. Select the tuner input. Each press of the 6 /BAND key [TUNER/BAND key on the remote] switches the bands as follows.
40 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Receiving broadcast station 1 Press the MODE key. 2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select "AUTO MEMORY". 3 Press the SET key. Collective presetting of stations (AUTO MEMORY) ÷ For use of the RDS function, stations must be memo- rized by AUTO MEMORY .
41 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) Auto tuning : The next station can be received automatically every time the 4 / 1 / ¡ / ¢ key [ 1 / ¡ key] is pressed.
42 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) 1 Perform the procedure in "Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)" to receive the station to be preset.
43 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section RDS is a system which transmits useful informa- tion (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal.
44 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 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. Set the reception band to FM.
45 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section RDS (Radio Data System) 3 Start the search. To change to a different program type : Repeat steps 1 , 2 and 3 .
46 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Listening to external input sources ÷ Adjustment is possible at the range of –2 to +14.
47 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section DVD MD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER SOUND SELECTOR INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL VOLUME MODE SET D.
48 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section To start playback / To pause playback To stop playback Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio player During playback, press the 6 key [D.AUDIO 6 key on the remote]. Press the 7 (STOP) key.
49 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section DVD MD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER SOUND SELECTOR INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL VOLUME MODE SET D.
50 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 4. D.AUDIO setting Recording to a digital audio player 5. Preparing for recording 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.AUDIO OUT”. Then press the SET key.
51 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Option settings for external recording Setting D.EQ RecMode (digital equalizer recording mode) 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.EQ RecMode”.
52 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Select PGM mode. Press the P.MODE key on the remote control unit. 3 Start playback. Select the DVD/CD input. 1 Select the track number with the Numeric keys on the remote control unit.
53 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section To add a track to an existing program 1 Select the track number to be added with the Numeric keys on the remote control unit. 2 Press the SET key. To clear a programmed track Press the CLEAR key on the remote control unit.
54 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Select the DVD/CD input. 1 C onfirm that the PGM indicator is not lit. 2 Press the RANDOM key. Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) As tracks (files) each time are selected randomly, music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.
55 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Various disc playback features Select the DVD/CD input. Press the REPEAT key during playback to select repeat mode. Repeated playback Desired title, chapter, track or disc can be played back repeatedly.
56 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Select the DVD/CD input. 1 Confirm that the PGM indicator is not lit. 2 Press the DVD/CD 6 key to playback.
57 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Select the DVD/CD input. 1 Press the TOP MENU key or the MENU key and call the menu screen.
58 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Folder EI T 2: 1 MAIN T itle Chapter TOTAL 7 52:13 Play Set Off EXIT 1 1 Folder EI T 2: 1 Digital ENG 3 / 2.1ch 1 Off Off EXIT SOUND 1 Folder EI T 2: 1 Digital ENG 3 / 2.1ch 1 Off Off EXIT SOUND 1 Folder EI T 2: 1 Digital ENG 3 / 2.
59 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Folder EI T 2: 1 MAIN T itle Chapter TOT AL 7 52:13 Play Set Off EXIT 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operation of the on-screen display for DVD Video “MAIN” On-screen display Various disc playback features 1 T itle icon The title number is displayed.
60 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Folder EI T Digital ENG 3 / 2.1ch 1 Off Off EXIT SOUND 78 9 1 Folder EI T VISU AL 1 JPN 1 EXIT scan Normal 0! @ “SOUND” On-.
61 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Operation of the on-screen display for CD/VCD “MAIN” On-screen display Various disc playback features 1 T rack icon The track number is displayed. Selecting the track number (CD/VCD with P .
62 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Folder EI T MAIN Folder File SINGLE 1 0:00 Off EXIT 1 12 3 4 5 1 Folder EI T MP3 Off EXIT SOUND 67 1 Folder EI T VISU AL On EXI.
63 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Adjusting the picture quality This unit permits adjustment of the picture quality. ÷ When the TV has a function for adjustment of the picture quality, use the TV for adjustment of the pic- ture quality.
64 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section PLAY SELECT RETURN PREVIOUS PREVIOUS NEXT NEXT PREVIOUS NEXT P.B.C. On Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function) When an item is selected on the menu screen during playback of a P.
65 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Timer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) The unit is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Á Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time.
66 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Timer operation Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) In each of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be programmed and set to be activated or deactivated.
67 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Timer operation 3 Select the program timer ON/OFF. 1 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select "PROG.1 ON" or "PROG.1 OFF". 2 Press the SET key. 4 Select an execution day of the programmed timer.
68 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Timer operation 6 Set the desired Timer operation. 1 Select the mode. (1) Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY". (2) Press the SET key.
69 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Timer operation 7 Put the unit in standby mode. Press the (POWER) key. ÷ When the unit enters the Standby mode, the STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights in green.
70 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Setting DIMMER functions Select DIMMER mode. Press the DIMMER key on the remote control unit to select DIMMER mode. Procedure on the main unit 1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL.
71 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Switching the level meter 1 Select "LEVEL METER". Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ MULTI CONTROL knob to select "LEVEL METER". Then press the SET key. 2 Switch between ON and OFF.
72 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings Use the SETUP MENU to change the DVD/CD settings. The SETUP MENU has the following three types. MAIN SET UP MENU EXIT SOUND SET UP MENU EXIT VISUAL SET UP MENU EXIT Rating This sets viewing limitations for DVD video.
73 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings Basic operation at the SET UP MENU The basic operation methods at the SET UP MENU are explained. Use the various screens ("MAIN", "SOUND", "VISUAL") of the SET UP MENU to make the required settings.
74 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings “MAIN” setting Make settings for matching the connected TV, for parental control, for the position of the on-screen dis- play, on-screen messages, and IPB display.
75 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings Entering the password ÷ Setting of "Rating" is not possible at the time of program playback mode. Perform the operation for "Rating" after canceling program playback ( E ).
76 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings “SOUND” setting Set the audio output method when related system equipment has been connected to the digital audio output terminal of this unit.
77 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings “VISUAL” setting Select this to change the display language for the "SET UP MENU" screen of this unit, the display language for the disc menu, the audio language, the subtitle language, etc.
78 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Changing DVD/CD settings Setting item Setting contents “Subtitle Language” Initial setting : Auto “Still Mode” Initial se.
79 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Speaker setting For an even better surround effect it is necessary to match the speaker distances and volumes correctly. At the time of speaker setting, the difference in the speaker distances can be compensated by adjusting the volume for each speaker and the sound delay time.
80 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section 1 Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con- trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @ / # keys to select “SP LEVEL”. Setting the volume balance Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.
81 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Important items Note related to transportation and movement Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations. 1 Remove the DVD/CD from the unit. 2 Press the DVD/CD 6 key.
82 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Disc handling precautions Handling Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the disc.
83 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section In case of difficulty What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table ac- cording to the symptom of your trouble.
84 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section In case of difficulty ÷ The TV is not turned on. Turn on the TV. ÷ The connection cords are not properly connected. Properly reconnect the connection cords. ! ÷ The picture is slightly disrupted during fast forward and fast re- verse operations.
85 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section ÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of more than one audio (or subtitle) language. ÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of more than one angle.
86 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Displayed messages Meaning CAN’T SETUP ÷ The microphone for ROOM EQ is not connected or headphones are connected. NO DISC ÷ A DVD or CD is not inserted in the unit. TEXT FULL ÷ The disc has the text data of more than 1.
87 EN Preparations Basic section Application section Knowledge section Specifications Main amplifier (M-AX7) [Audio section] During stereo operation Effective output power (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω ) ...... 50 W + 50 W (RMS) S/N ratio .............
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.
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