INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
AMPLIFIER-TUNER/CD PLAYER
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RD-VH7
X-VH7
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
TEXT
B60-4280-10
Before installation, be sure to read "System configuration" and "Installa-
tion" in this manual to ensure correct installation.
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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.
EN
RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN)
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Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. ............................................................................. AC 120 V only
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
EUROPE & U.K. ............................................................ AC 230 V only
Safety precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLT-
AGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Inside of this laser product, a component (a laser diode:
Wavelength: 760-800nm) classified as Class 3A laser
radiation is contained as alerted by the internal caution
label shown above. To avoid exposure to laser beams,
do not open the cover.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
CAUTION
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
SAFETY
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
this product has been classified as Class 1. It means
that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside
the product.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN)
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Contents
Before applying power ....................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................... 6
Special features ................................................................
7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................ 8
System configuration, Installation .................. 10
System configuration ....................................................
10
Installation ......................................................................
11
System connection ............................................ 12
Connection of antenna ..................................................
12
Connection of audio cord .............................................
13
Connection of system control cord ............................
14
Connection of speakers ................................................
15
Controls and indicators ..................................... 16
Main Unit .........................................................................
16
Remote control Unit .......................................................
18
Operation of remote control unit ..................... 20
Clock adjustment ............................................... 21
Hearing sound ..................................................... 22
Playback of CD ................................................... 26
Recording a HDCD disc ................................................
29
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback)
........................................... 30
Repeated playback
.............................................. 32
Playing tracks in a random order
(random playback)
............................................. 33
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
SAFETY
PREPARATION
BASIC OPERATIONS
CD OPERATIONS
TUNER OPERATIONS
CASSETTE DECK OPERATIONS
TIMER OPERATIONS
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Receiving broadcast station... ........................ 34
Selecting a preset station (Preset call) ....................
34
Manual tuning and preset operation ........................
35
Using R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
(For U.K. and Europe ) ..................................... 36
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search) ................................................................
37
To be able to listen to the desired information at any
time (EON reservation) ..............................................
38
Playback of tape ................................................. 40
DPSS (Direct Program Search System) .....................
42
Recording onto cassette tape .......................... 44
Recording CD tracks in the desired sequence
(Program recording)
.......................................... 47
Recording only desired tracks
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single track recording)
...... 48
One-touch recording of an entire CD
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all tracks) ........
49
Timer operation .................................................. 50
O.T.T. Timer .....................................................................
50
Program timer playback (AI timer playback)
and timer recording ....................................................
51
Sleep timer ......................................................................
54
Important Items ................................................... 55
Handling of discs and tapes ........................................
55
Precautions and Notes .................................................
57
In case of difficulty ............................................ 58
Specifications ..................................................... 62
RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN)
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Accessories
Accessories supplied with RD-VH7
Accessories supplied with X-VH7 (optional)
AM loop antenna (1)
Audio cord (2)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
O.T.E.
Spacer for stacked installation (1)
System control cord (1)
Replacement front feet (2)
The demonstration consists of sequential switch-
ing of display for showing the functions available
with the system.
The audio does not change while the demonstra-
tion is active.
Demonstration cannot be started during playback
(or recording) of a source.
÷ Provided that the power is set to ON, demonstration
is switched automatically to "DEMO ON" after
there is a power failure or the power cord is un-
plugged then plugged in again.
Demonstration
DEMO ON (Demonstration executed):
While the power is set to ON , press and hold the
"auto/mono, demo" key on the amplifier-tuner/
CD player for more than 2 seconds.
DEMO OFF (Demonstration cancelled):
÷ Press the "auto/mono, demo" key in the "DEMO
ON" mode.
Front feet replacement tool
(Allen wrench) (1)
FM indoor antenna (1)
Front feet replacement tool
(Allen wrench) (1)
demo
auto
/mono
Replacement front feet (2)
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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.
Note on the instruction manuals
Among the VH series models, some are provided with a system instruction manual describing both
the RD-VH7 (amplifier-tuner/ CD player) and X-VH7 (cassette deck) while some are provided with
an independent instruction manual describing only the purchased model. This is intended to fa-
cilitate each purchaser perform system operations any time if he or she purchases other separately
available system components later. Please read the information related only to the model you
purchased if the manual provided with it contains information on other models.
For the DM-VH7 (MD recorder) in the VH series, only the connection method is described in the
system instruction manual. For details on the DM-VH7, please refer to the independent instruc-
tion manual provided with it.
Model (Purchased model)
Provided Manual (Models described in it)
Amplifier-tuner/CD player (RD-VH7)
System instruction manual (RD-VH7, X-VH7)
Cassette deck (X-VH7)
Independent instruction manual (X-VH7)
MD recorder (DM-VH7)
Independent instruction manual (DM-VH7)