Kenwood KVX-5 User manual

LCD COLOR MONITOR
KVX-5
B60-5141-08 00␣ ␣ JA␣ ␣ (T) 0004
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Safety Precautions
Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best
results, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operating and use instruc-
tions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — Theunitshould be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the
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
againstthem. Payparticular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
3. Enclosure removal — Neverremove the enclo-
sure. If the internal parts are touched acciden-
tally, a serious electric shock might occur.
4. Drop — Do not drop the unit or apply strong
shock to it. (Damage due to dropping the unit is
not covered by the warranty.)
5. Ventilation — Avoidhindering the ventilation of
the unit by covering it with a cloth, etc.
6. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or
smoke is detected, immediately turn the power
OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your
dealer or nearest service center.
7. Heat — Avoid placing the unit under direct sun-
light or near a source of heat such as heating
equipment.
8. Temperature — Theunit may notfunction prop-
erlyifusedatextremelylow, or freezing tempera-
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above
+5°C (41°F).
9. Water and moisture — The unit 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.
10. Dust and moisture — Avoid places where is
dusty or where the humidity is high.
11. Vibrations — Avoid placing the unit on an un-
stable place such as a shelf or in a place subject
to vibrations.
12. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets,
speakersystems, radios, motorized toysor mag-
netized objects.
13. Handling of the LCD Panel
• Do not scratch the LCD panel, apply a strong
pushing force to it or subject it to strong im-
pacts. Doing so could cause damage to the
panel.
• If the LCD panel is broken, do not touch the
liquidinsidethe panel. Ifthisliquid gets in your
eyes or mouth, or gets on the skin, rinse thor-
oughlywith water andconsult your physician.
14. About the Unit’s Stand
• Do not apply strong force when opening the
stand. Doing so could damage the stand.
• Thestand could be damaged if a strong push-
ing force is applied to unit when the stand is
in use. Be careful not to apply a strong force
to the unit.
15. Cleaning— Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc.
to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
16. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
17. Damage requiring service — The unit should
beserviced by qualified servicepersonnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Objectshave fallen, orliquid has beenspilled
into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. Theunit does not appear tooperate normally
orexhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to
service the unit beyond that described in the
operatinginstructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
19. CAUTION —TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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Before Applying Power
Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
AC adaptors are designed for operation as follows.
Europe and U.K. .................................................................. AC 230 V only
Contents
Safety Precautions .......................................... 2
Before Applying Power .................................. 3
Introduction ........................................................... 4
Checking the Accessories ................................... 4
Using the Stand ................................................... 4
Connections ........................................................... 5
Connecting the Power Supply (AC adaptor) ........ 5
Connecting AV Equipment .................................. 5
Name and Function of Parts ................................ 6
Setting the Menu .................................................. 7
Selecting Menu Items ......................................... 7
Setting Menu ....................................................... 7
Selecting the Color System (MODE) ................... 8
Setting COLOR/TINT/PICTURE ........................... 8
Initial Resetting .................................................... 8
Selecting AV Input ................................................ 9
Adjusting the Sound Volume .............................. 9
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen ............ 10
Listening to Sounds with Headphones ............ 10
Troubleshooting Problems ................................. 11
Specifications ........................................ Back cover
Caution: Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

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Introduction
Keep the packing case for later usage, e.g., protection of your system in transportation for
repair services and so on.
Checking the Accessories
Check the accessories as specified below:
AV cable (1 piece)
Using the Stand
You can incline your system using the stand on the rear when looking at the screen.
Slowly pull out the stand until it stops.
Note: When pulling the stand out, do not apply an excessive force to it. A strong force can
cause stand breakage.
AC adaptor (1 set) Cushion (2 pieces)
1 Peel the seals off the double sided tape
affixed to the cushion. 2 Affix the cushion to the TV body.
To make the TV more stable during use
When setting up the stand, make it more stable during use by affixing the cushion supplied
to the bottom of the set.
Stand
Front
[Placing the system with the stand]
PHONES
AV1IN
AV2IN
DCIN
PHONES
AV1 IN
AV2 IN
DC IN

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Connecting the Power Supply (AC adaptor)
Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
AV1 IN
AV2 IN
DC IN
PHONES
POWER
OFF ON
Note: Be sure the POWER switch is set to the OFF position before you connect the AC
adaptor. Connecting the AC adaptor with the POWER switch set to the ON position
may cause a trouble in the system.
Connecting AV Equipment
This system is equipped with the two AV input terminals: AV1 IN and AV2 IN.
UsetheAV cable suppliedwith your systemfor connection betweenexternal AV equip-
ment and the AV1 IN terminal or AV2 IN terminal of the system.
• Plug the video terminal of the AV cable (yellow) into a video output terminal of AV equip-
ment and plug the audio terminal (white) into audio output terminal L or R of the AV equip-
ment.
AV1 IN
PHONES
DC IN
VCR
DVD Player
AV2 IN
Game Device
Connections
AC Adaptor To DC IN Terminal
To AV1 IN or AV2 IN
Terminal
To Video Output
Terminal (Yellow)
To Video Output
Terminal (White)
AV signal
AV cable

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MENU
VOL.INPUT BRIGHT
MENU
SET
POWER
OFF ON
TFT ACTIVE MATRIX
PHONES
AV1 IN
AV2 IN
DC IN
AV1
AV2
1POWER switch
Turns on or off the power of the system.
2PHONES terminal
Connects headphones. (Page 10)
• No sound will be emitted from the
speaker.
3AV1 IN terminal
Inputs audio/video signals from external AV
equipment. (Page 5)
4AV2 IN terminal
Inputs audio/video signals from external AV
equipment. (Page 5)
5DC IN terminal
Connects the AC adaptor. (Page 5)
6MENU button
Displays menu on the screen, allowing you
to select items on the menu. (Page␣ 7)
7AV1 button
Selects the input signal of the AV1 IN termi-
nal. (Page 9)
8AV2 button
Selects the input signal of the AV2 IN termi-
nal. (Page 9)
9VOL. 5/∞button
Adjusts the sound volume. (Page 9)
• Pressing the buttons at a time displays
“MUTE” at the bottom of the screen,
muting sound. Pressing the VOL. 5or ∞
button releases the system from muting.
(Page 9)
0BRIGHT 5/∞button
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
(Page␣ 10)
In the menu display mode, the button func-
tions as the MENU SET 5/∞button, allow-
ing you to set menus. (Page␣ 7)
-Speaker
A built-in monaural speaker.
=Stand
Is pulled out to incline the system. (Page␣ 4)
Name and Function of Parts

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Pressing the MENU button displays the following menu on the screen.
Setting the Menu
Note: The contents set up just before the power was turned off appears on the screen.
The screen above is an image that appears when you purchased the system.
Selecting Menu Items
The arrow (3) shows a menu item currently being selected.
Each time you press the MENU button, you can select the menu items in the following order.
MODE COLOR TINT PICTURE
Setting Menu
The bullet (¶) at menu item “MODE” indicates a menu currently being selected.
For other menu items, the current settings are given in numeric values.
Each time you press the MENU SET 5/∞button when the menu screen appears, change is
made to the setup contents of a menu item currently being selected.
MODE
COLOR 50
50
50
TINT
PICTURE
AUTO PAL NTSC
AV1
Menu item Set contents
Displays AV input, AV1
or AV2 currently being
selected.

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Selecting the Color System (MODE)
You can select one of the following modes for the Color system.
AUTO: Automatically selects PAL or NTSC according to the video signal received.
PAL: Sets PAL for the Color system.
NTSC: Sets NTSC for the Color system.
1Press the MENU button to select “MODE”.
2Press the MENU SET 5/∞button to select the Color system.
Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows:
AUTO PALMODE NTSC AUTO PALMODE NTSC AUTO PALMODE NTSC
Selects AUTO. Selects PAL. Selects NTSC.
Setting COLOR/TINT/PICTURE
You can make the following adjustments in each menu item.
COLOR: Depth of color
TINT: Tint
PICTURE: Picture quality
1Press the MENU button and select “COLOR”, “TINT” or “PICTURE”.
2Press the MENU SET 5/∞button to adjust each of them.
Each time you press the button, the value changes in the range 0 to 100.
[Color adjustment sample]
COLOR 82
TINT
PICTURE 50
50
Initial Resetting
You can get the menu settings back to state at the time you purchased the system.
While pressing the MENU button, turn on the POWER switch.
MENU
POWER
OFF ON
+
Setting the Menu (Continued)

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VOLUME 50
AV1
INPUT
AV2
VOL.
Select either one of the two AV inputs by using the AV1 or AV2 button.
Turning on the power selects the AV input selected just before the power was turned off.
• Pressing the AV1 button displays “AV1” at the upper right portion
of the screen for several seconds, receiving AV signals from AV
equipment connected to the AV1 terminal.
• Pressing the AV2 button displays “AV2” at the upper right portion
of the screen for several seconds, receiving AV signals from AV
equipment connected to the AV2 terminal.
Note: If a selected AV input terminal does not receive video signals, “NO SIGNAL” ap-
pears at the bottom of the screen.
AV1
AV2
[When the AV1 button is pressed] [When the AV2 button is pressed]
Selecting AV Input
MUTE
Adjusting the Sound Volume
Press the VOL. 5/∞button to adjust the sound volume.
Adjustment values appear on the screen during adjustment.
Muting Sounds:
Pressing the VOL. 5and ∞buttons at a time mutes sounds. “MUTE” appears on the screen
in red.
• PressingeitherVOL. 5or ∞buttonreleases the systemfrom muting.Turning off thepower
also releases the system from muting.
Up
Down

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BRIGHT
Pressthe BRIGHT 5/∞buttonto adjust thebrightness ofthe screen.
An numerical adjustment value (0~100) is displayed on the screen dur-
ing adjustment.
Note: The brightness of the screen differs depending on the angle at
which you see the liquid crystal panel. So, adjust the brightness
of the screen after setting the watching angle.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen
Listening to Sounds with Headphones
You can listen to sounds with monaural headphones plugged into the system.
Stereo headphones are also available. However, you will hear monaural sounds even with
stereo headphones.
PHONES
AV1 IN
AV2 IN
DC IN
Note: When you use headphones, no sound will be emitted from the speaker.
To PHONES Terminal
Up
Down

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Action to be taken
• Check the AC adaptor for proper connection.
• Check that the POWER switch is turned on.
• Check that the brightness and volume are
minimized or the system is put in mute state.
• Check the selected AV input (AV1 or AV2) for
connection to AV equipment.
• Check for reception of audio/video signals from AV
equipment.
• Check the brightness for maximum or minimum.
• Check the sound volume for minimum or check
the system for being put in mute state.
• Check headphones for being plugged into the
system.
• Check for reception of radio interference from
other equipment, etc. (Turn off the power of other
equipment.)
• Check COLOR, TINT, and PICTURE for proper
adjustment.
• Check the direction of the crystal liquid panel for
proper adjustment.
• Check the brightness for proper adjustment.
• When the temperature of the system is low, the
screen becomes darker than usual just after the
power is turned on because of the characteristic of
the liquid crystal panel. Wait for a while until the
temperature goes up. The screen will get light as
usual.
Problem
No image and no sound
No image and no sound (“NO
SIGNAL” appears)
No image, or black or white
screen
No Sound
• Poor-quality image displayed
• Image doubly displayed
• Image fading
• Image swaying
• Stripes and patterns
Inappropriate color or light color
Dark screen
Dark screen in the initial stage
Troubleshooting Problems
If the system does not work as you expect, perform the following checks before contacting
Customer Support.
• If this product interferes with radio reception during use, place it far enough away from the
radio to eliminate the interference.

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Specifications
Model Designation 5.6-inch LCD Color Monitor KVX-5
Maximum external Width: 180 mm (7-1/16")
dimensions Height: 136 mm (5-3/8")
Depth: 55 mm (2-3/16")
Weight (net) 620 g (1.4 lb)
AC adaptor DC 12 V
Liquid Crystal Panel High-resolution 5.6-inch color LCD
Driving System TFT active matrix system
Light Source Backlight: High intensity fluorescent tube
Color System PAL/NTSC
Speaker 3.5-cm round type speaker with 500 mW output
• These ratings and the design are subject to change without notice for technical development.
• Lack of picture elements in part may occur in the liquid crystal panel or some picture elements
may be lit abnormally.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of
the unit, in the spaces designated on the war-
ranty card, and in the space provided below. Re-
fer to the model and serial numbers whenever
you call upon your dealer for information or ser-
vice on this product.
Model
Serial Number