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MD RECORDER

DM-VH7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

Before installation, read the section entitled “Installation” for correct
installation.
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B60-4261-00

Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
DM-VH7 (EN)

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. ................................................................... AC 120 V only
Europe & U.K. ..................................................... AC 230 V only

The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser
beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of
hazardous radiation outside the unit.

Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.

Before applying power

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Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked

carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power ......................................................................................................... 2
Safety precautions .............................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................................. 4
Before operation ................................................................................................................... 6
Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 6
Special feature .................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 8
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 9
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 10
Changing the installation method ..................................................................................... 10
How to replace the front feet ........................................................................................... 11
System connections ........................................................................................................... 12
System operation features ............................................................................................... 13
Names and functions of parts ........................................................................................... 14
Display/Main unit .............................................................................................................. 14
Remote control unit .......................................................................................................... 15
Operation of remote control unit ...................................................................................... 16
Playback of Mini Disc ..........................................................................................................17
Playing tracks in order from track No. 1 ........................................................................... 17
Playback from desired track ............................................................................................. 18
Listening in random order (RANDOM playback) .............................................................. 18
Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) ..................................................... 20
Programming ...................................................................................................................... 21
Programming tracks in a desired order ............................................................................ 21
Repeated playback ........................................................................................................... 23
Systematized recording features ...................................................................................... 24
Recording a single CD track (O.T.E.) ................................................................................ 24
Recording all tracks on a CD (O.T.E.) ............................................................................... 24
Synchro recording with CD player .................................................................................... 25
Recording ............................................................................................................................. 26
General recording ............................................................................................................. 26
Starting recording from the sound before the current sound (MEMORY REC) ............... 28
REC MODE key ................................................................................................................ 28
Changing the displayed contents ..................................................................................... 30
TIME DISP. key ................................................................................................................ 30
MONITOR key .................................................................................................................. 30
REC INPUT switching ....................................................................................................... 30
Editing .................................................................................................................................. 31
Selecting the editing function type .................................................................................. 31
Moving the order of the track being played in a disc (MOVE) ......................................... 32
Reordering several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) ........................................................ 34
Dividing a track during playback (DIVIDE) ........................................................................ 36
Combining tracks during playback (COMBINE) ................................................................ 38
Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE) ............................................................. 40
Erasing a single track during playback (ERASE) ............................................................... 42
How to edit titles .............................................................................................................. 43
In case of difficulty .............................................................................................................. 47
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 50

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
DM-VH7 (EN)

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on
the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the
safety and operating instructions. These safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the instruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the instruction manual.
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 against them,
pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

6. Temperature – The appliance may not function
properly if used at extremely low, or freezing
temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is
above +5°C (41°F).
7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair
pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of
this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result.
For families with children, never permit children to
put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.

Never pull or stretch
the cord.

9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure.
If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
3.

CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may
be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance
should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a tablecloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm
away from the walls.
Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings. This
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

5. Water and moisture – The appliance 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.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
11.Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents
such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,
etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.

15.Damage requiring service – The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally
by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna
is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code
ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure.

18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
19.AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipment
with a power consumption larger than that specified
to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect
other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster,
to it to prevent fire or electric shock.

20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
22. Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper
operating condition.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Notes:
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

Before operation

Before operation
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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.

Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present.
Audio cord (2)

Remote control unit (1)

System control cord (1)

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Optical fiber cable (1)

Replacement front feet (2)

Allen wrench (1)

Spacer (1)

Before operation

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Special feature
This unit is audio equipment based on the Mini Disc format. The Mini Disc (MD) is an application of the optical
and magneto-optical technology and has the capability to record signals on discs.The operability of the MD is
equivalent to the Compact Disc (CD). The MD uses optional non-contact system so the recordings are not
degraded by eternal factors and the discs are never scratched or damaged in playback.

Digital recording volume control
The recording level adjustment which used to be possible
only with analog input signals is now available with digital
input signals.

Free layout
The unit can be installed vertically on the side as well as the
conventional, horizontal installation. Much freer system setting than before is now possible.

Title input & title search
The titles of tracks recorded onto an MD can be assigned and
stored in the MD. The title search facility allows you to search
desired tracks by their titles.

Various editing features
In addition to usual editing modes (MOVE, DIVIDE, COMBINE
and ERASE), this unit incorporates versatile editing features
such as QUICK MOVE for reordering the tracks in an MD
simultaneously and QUICK ERASE for erasing desired tracks.

Simplified CD recording (O.T.E.)

Simplified playback with a onetouch operation

When the unit is used in combination with the CD receiver
(RD-VH7), the desired track in a CD can be recorded onto sn
MD with a single operation (O.T.E.: One Touch Edit).

Even when the unit is off (STANDBY mode of power), playback can be started easily by simply pressing the play key on
the front panel.

Sampling rate converter
The unit incorporates a sampling rate converter to handle
different kinds of digital sources (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz).

Before operation
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Safety Precautions
Installation position

Memory backup

The MD recorder is very sensitive to vibrations. It should
be installed in a position subject to as small vibration as
possible.

The memory storage is held for about a day after the
power cord has been unplugged from the power outlet.
In case the power supply has stopped or the power cord
has been left unplugged for an extended period of time,
the information related to recording and editing (recorded at the moment a Mini Disc is ejected) may be
cleared or destroyed before it is recorded on the disc.
The lost information cannot be recovered later.
To ensure the recording of the recording and editingrelated information on the Mini Disc, be sure to eject the
Mini Disc after every recording or editing operation.

Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation
occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with
the power left ON, and restart the operation after the
condensation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following
circumsatance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across
a large difference in temperature, when the humidity
in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Handling of Mini Disc
As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint.
However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of
time, take care on the following points.

Do not touch the disc directly.

Care

Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your
hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it is forced open.

Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge
with a dry cloth.

Write protect tab
To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure,
set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab
to the original position when you want to record signals on
the disc.

Storage position

Disc back side

Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature
and/or humidity are extremely high (for example, in a
place subject to direct sunlight).

Write protect tab

Dust countermeasure
The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while
the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from
penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit
immediately after completion of recording or playback.

Slide open.
(Recording
disabled)

Slide close.
(Recording
enabled)

Before operation

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Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry
out the following operations.
1. With no disc loaded in the unit, press the “on/
standby” key to on.
¶ Check that no disc is present in the unit.

2. Wait a few seconds and verify that the display
shown appears.

MD
NO DISC

3. Press the “on/standby” key to off (standby).

Maintenance
Maintenance of the unit

In regard to contact cleaner

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
for these agents may cause discoloration.

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a
malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact
cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic
component.

Installation
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The front feet attached at the factory can be replaced with the provided replacement feet.
When you want to stack the RD-VH7 (optional) above this unit, installed this unit horizontally by using
the provided horizontal installation spacer.

Check the following accessories
Replacement front feet .................................... 2
Spacer for horizontal installation.................... 1
Allen wrench ..................................................... 1

Notes

÷ Remove the MD and unplug the power cord before proceeding to the following operation.
÷ Only the front feet can be replaced.
÷ When attaching replacement front feet, use only
the screws which have been used with the removed feet. (Using other screws may result in a
fire or malfunction.)
÷ If this unit is fell down by mistake after installation
and if an MD is left inside the unit, the MD may be
damaged.

Changing the installation method
Horizontal, stacked installation (When stacking the optional RD-VH7 above the unit)
Use the provided spacer for horizontal installation.

1 Attach the spacer by inserting its claws into the

2 Arrange the cords by winding them around

spacer mount holes on the rear of the this unit.
NOTE When inserting the claws, align them
with the holes by tilting the spacer slightly
(about 20 degrees) as shown in the illustration.

the spacer.
The audio cords and system control cord can be
accommodated into the trench on the spacer by
winding them as shown in the illustration.

Spaser
Claw

Spaser mount
hole

3 Stack the RD-VH7 by aligning its feet with the
foot support cavities on the spacer.

Vertical installation
Change the left front foot location as described below.

1 Using the Allen wrench, remove the 2 screws

2 Align the removed front foot with the

from the front foot located on the left when
the unit is seen from the front.

threaded holes on the rear part of the right
side panel, and attach the front foot using the
screws removed in step 1.

Step 1

Front feet removed in step 1

Step 2

View of the unit
when it is placed
vertically

System connections
Installation

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How to replace the front feet
The factory-attached front feet can be exchanged with the provided replacement front feet.

1 Using the Allen wrench, remove the 2 screws
from each front foot.

2 Attach the provided replacement front feet.
Attach using two of the 4 screws removed in
step 1.

Threaded holes

LCD contrast adjustment (Main unit only)
The contrast of the LCD display can be switched as desired.
1 Press the mode key.
2 Press the 4 or ¢ key to select “CONTRAST SET?”, then press the enter key.
3 Adjust the contrast by pressing the 4 or ¢ key, then press the enter key.
¶ Press and hold the mode key for more than 2 seconds to reset the contrast to the initial value.

Adjusting the display orientation (Main unit only)
With the initial setting, the display window of this unit switches the display orientation by automatically
(AUTO) detecting the vertical or horizontal installation. However, it is also possible to switch the
orientation manually (MANUAL) as desired.

Manual switching procedure
1 Press the mode key.
2 Press the 4 or ¢ key to select “WINDOW SET?”, then press the enter key.
3 Press the 4 or ¢ key to select “MANUAL”, then press the enter key.
4 Press the 4 or ¢ key to select the desired orientation, then press the enter key.

System connections
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Make connection as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer
also to the instruction manuals of the related
components.
Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all
connections are completed.
When installing this unit, reserve a clearance of at
least 10cm from the rear wall.

Malfunction of microprocessor
If operation is not possible or erroneous display
appears even though all connections have been
made properly, reset the microprocessor referring to “In case of difficulty”.
u

Optical fiber cable

RD-VH7 (optional)

L
MD
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT ICAL

SYSTEM
CONTROL

REC
OUT

PLAY IN

Audio cord
Audio cord

System control cord

REC
IN

SYSTEM
CONTROL

PLAY
OUT

L
1

R
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL

TO WALL
AC OUTLET

DIGITAL IN jack
(OPTICAL)

Remove the protective cap before using
the DIGITAL IN jack.

DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL

Remove cap.
¶ To enable system operations including CD recording, it
is recommened to connect the CD receiver (RD-VH7)
to “DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1”.
¢∞ ¶ Be careful not to lose the protective caps.
¶ Commercial digital equipment (BS tuner, DAT, etc.)
can be connected to “OPTICAL 2”.
§º

Notes

1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
Plugging/unplugging connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage
to the unit.

System connections

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Note on connection of optical-fiber cable
The optical-fiber cable is used in the connection of
the CD receiver (optional RD-VH7). The digital
signal transmission makes it possible to record
the high-quality sound of CDs without degradation.

¶ Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector
until it clicks.
¶ Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector
is not used.
¶ Never bend or bundle the optical-fiber cable.

Connection of system control cord
Plugging the connector.

Unplugging the connector

Clic

Insert the connector straight until it clicks.

While pushing the two sides of the connector, pull it
straight out.

System operation features
Easy operation function

Timer recording/playback

When this unit is connected with the CD receiver (RDVH7) through a system control cord, the basic operations
of this unit can be controlled from the remote control unit
provided with the RD-VH7. This connection also makes
possible the easy operation function which activates
operations according to the input selection made on the
RD-VH7 (two-way operations). For details, refer to the
Instruction Manual of the RD-VH7.

When this unit is connected with the CD receiver (RDVH7) through a system control cord, timer playback of an
MD and timer recording of radio broadcasting are possible.
For details, read this instruction manual as well as the
Instruction Manual of the RD-VH7.
Operations on this unit: Steps 1 to 3 in “General
§
recording.”

Names and functions of parts

Names and functions of parts
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Display/Main unit
1 2

45 6 7 8 9

minidisc recorder DM-VH7
disc loading mechanism

eject

mode

enter

20bit A/D&D/A converter

o.
re

standby

t.e

rec level

on/standby

recording

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POWER (For U.S.A.)

1 recording indicator
2 Eject (0 eject) key/disc indicator
(
Press to unload the Mini Disc.
The indicator lights when a MD is present in the
unit.
3 Mini Disc insertion slot
&
4 One-Touch Edit (o.t.e.) key
¢
Press for one-touch recording of a CD.
5 Fast forward and fast backward (1, ¡)
/ rec level keys
(
During playback, this key is used to move the
played position forward or backward.
During recording, this key is used to adjust the
recording level.
∞§
6 Skip (4, ¢) keys
(
Press to skip disc tracks during playback.
In record-pause mode, these keys are used for
MEMORY REC operation.
•

7 Play, Pause (3/8)/enter key
&(
Press to start playback.
Press to temporary stop the disc operation.
This key is also used as the enter key of an item set
using the mode key.
!
8 Stop (7) key
(
Press to stop the disc operation.
9 mode key
!
Press to adjust the LCD contrast or to switch the
display orientation between vertical and horizontal.
)” key
&
0 “on/standby (
Press to turn the unit on or off (standby).
! Remote control sensor
^
@ standby indicator
# Record (¶) key
∞§
Press when starting recording.
$ Display

Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up
the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be
turned ON from the remote control unit.

Names and functions of parts

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Remote control unit
4 on/standby (POWER (

)) key

: Press to turn the unit on or off (standby).

5 Display/program operation keys
REPEAT key

POWER

4
1

2ABC

3DEF

REPEAT

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

RANDOM

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

TIME DISP.

: Press to play tracks repeatedly.

RAMDOM key
: Used at the time of random playback.

TIME DISP. key

&( )-/
0QZ

+100

TITLE

, : ? +10SEARCH

: Press to switch the time display mode.

EDIT

SET

ENTER

EDIT
CANCEL

O.T.E.

PLAY

REC INPUT REC MODE MONITOR

)

TITLE SEARCH key

: This key is used to switch the title input mode.

CHECK CLEAR P.MODE TITLE
/SPACE DELETE /CHARAC. INPUT

™

CHECK/SPACE key

: This key is used to check the program contents.
During title input, it is used to insert a blank space
character.

™

CLEAR/DELETE key

: This key is used to clear the program. During title
input, it is used to delete a character.

P.MODE/CHARAC. key

: This key is used in program playback. During title
input, it is used to select the character group.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-M0708

Model: RC-M0708
Infrared ray system

TITLE INPUT key

: This key is used to switch the title input mode.

EDIT key
: This key is used to switch the editing mode.

‹

EDIT CANCEL key
: Used to cancel editing.

1 Numeric keys

: Press to specify the desired track number. *
: Used at the time of title input for selection of characters and symbols.
t

6 Basic operation keys

1, ¡ : Fast forward and fast backward keys. (
At the time of editing, the cursor movement
and the selected title can be confirmed.

›‚r

2 Editing mode keys
SET key

4, ¢ : Skip keys.
(
During editing, this key is used to select
track numbers, title and characters.

: Press to set the editing result or input title definitely
in memory.

ENTER key

›‚e

8 : Pause key
PLAY 3 : Play key

7 : Stop key

‹

: Press to execute editing or title input operation.

7 Applied operation keys
REC INPUT key

∞§

: This key is used to switch the recording input source.
¶ :Record key

One-Touch Edit (O.T.E.) key
: Press for one-touch recording of a CD.

•

REC MODE key

3 Recording operation keys
¢

: Press to switch the recording setting adjustment
modes ON/OFF.

MONITOR key

∞§º

: Monitors the audio from an input source.

Operation of remote control unit
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Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover.

3 Close the cover.

2 Insert batteries.

¶ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries
following the polarity indications.

Operation
The unit can be turned on by plugging the power
cord into a power outlet and pressing the “on/
standby (POWER (
))” key of the remote control unit. After the unit has been turned on, press the
desired operation key.

Remote sensor

¶ When pressing more than one remote control keys
successively, press the keys securely by leaving an
interval of 1 second or more between pressing of keys.
6m
30°

30°

Reference operating range

Notes

1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace all batteries with new ones.
3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote
sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

Playback of Mini Disc

DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to play a MD in the
original order of tracks from track No. 1.

Playing tracks in order from track No. 1

on/standby

1 Turn the unit ON.
MD
NO DISC
In case no disc is loaded:

POWER (For U.S.A.)

2 Load a Mini Disc.

¶ Insert the minidisc correctly into the slot of this unit.
¶ The disc indicator lights up when an MD is inserted.
¶ “READING” is displayed while the contents of the MD
are checked.
¶ If a title has been assigned to the disc, that title will be
displayed.

001

0:00

In the direction of the arrow.

3 Start playback.

Track No. being played

001
0:12
TITLER
AUTO
DINoAUX
L
R

TRACK

Elapsed time of track
being played

Playback of Mini Disc
DM-VH7 (EN)

Playback from desired track

1 Enter the “TRACK” mode.

001
0:00

Operate in stopped condition.
TITLER

P.MODE
/CHARAC.

TRACK

“TRACK“ indicator

AUTO
DINOAUX
L
R

2 Select the desired track number.
1

2ABC

3DEF

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

Press the numeric keys as shown below...
To enter track No. 23 : 0, 0, 3
To enter track No. 40 : 0, 0, 0, 0, )

&( )-/
+100

0QZ

, : ? +10

Listening in random order (RANDOM playback)
As the title each time will be selected at random, you can listen for a long time without getting bored.
¶ Press the RANDOM key again to cancel random playback.
RANDOM

To select a different title during listening :
Press the ¢ key.

Disc recorded in monaural mode
This unit is capable of playing a disc recorded in the monaural mode.
As the amount of data required to record information in the monaural mode is half the amount required
in the stereo mode, the play (record) time of a disc recorded in the monaural mode is twice as that of a
disc recorded in the stereo mode.

Playback of Mini Disc

DM-VH7 (EN)

Skipping tracks
To skip backward

To skip forward

¶ The track in the direction of the pressed button is
skipped, and the selected track will be played from the
beginning.
¶ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
track being played will be played from the beginning.
¶ To skip further to the previous track, press the 4 key
quickly.

Searching in a track
Reverse search

Forward search

¶ Playback restarts from the position with which the key
is released.
¶ If forward or reverse search is started during play-pause,
the disc can be searched at a high speed but sound is not
output.
¶ When the reverse search is started during the program
or random mode and the beginning of the current track
is attained, the track will be played from the beginning.

*¡

To pause playback

To stop playback
7

¶ Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately.

Ejecting the disc
eject
Main unit only

EJECT
Mini Disc has been
ejected.

MD
NO DISC

Playback of Mini Disc
DM-VH7 (EN)

Preparation

¶ Enter the “TRACK” mode.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH)

1 Press the TITLE SEARCH key.

TITLE
001 KENWOO
SEARCH

TITLE
SEARCH

To abort operation, press the TITLE SEARCH key
again.

TRACK

Characters flow toward
the left.

AUTO
DINOAUX
L
R

¶ With a track to which no title has been assigned, the
track number and “• • • • • •” are displayed.

2 Select the desired title.
To smaller
track No.

To larger
track No.

TITLE
002 MUSIC
Track played

Title

¶ The track can also be selected using the numeric keys.

3 Start playback.
ENTER

TITLE
002 MUSIC
Characters flow toward the left.

Programming

DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to program desired
tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks)

Preparation

¶ Enter stop mode.
7

Programming tracks in a desired order

1 Enter the “PGM” mode.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

Select track numbers in the order you
2 want
to play them.
1 Select the track number to be played.
1

2ABC

001
-0:00T
TITLER

PGM

“PGM” indicator

AUTO
DINOAUX
L
R

Press numeric keys in the following order.
To select track No. 12: Press in order of 0, 2 key.

3DEF

Programmed order
4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

&( )-/
0QZ

+100

, : ? +10

2 Set the input track number.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

PGM 01
TRACK 012
Selected track
¶ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. More than 32 tracks
cannot be selected.
¶ If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR/DELETE key
and enter the track No. again.
¶ “– – : – –” is displayed when the total programmed period
has attained 256 minutes or more.

¶ The input operation is aborted if the P.MODE/CHARAC.
key is not pressed while the track number indicator is
blinking.

3 Start playback.
PLAY

¶ When the 4 or ¢ key is pressed during playback,
tracks will be skipped in the direction of the pressed key.

Programming
DM-VH7 (EN)

To add a track to the program
Operate in stopped condition.
1

2ABC

3DEF

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

&( )-/
+100

0QZ

P.MODE
/CHARAC.

¶ When a track No. is selected, the track will be added to
the end of the existing program.
¶ The input operation is aborted if the P.MODE/CHARAC.
key is not pressed while the indicator is blinking.

, : ? +10

Checking the order of tracks
Programmed order

PGM 03
TRACK 014

CHECK
/SPACE

Track No.
¶ Each press displays the next track in the program.

To clear tracks from the program (Operate in stopped condition.)
The number of the track that has been cleared is
displayed.

Clearing tracks from the end

PGM 14
CLEAR

CLEAR
DELETE

(Example when P-14 has been cleared)

Clearing all tracks
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

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or

Remote control unit

Main unit

Programming

DM-VH7 (EN)

¶ Enter stop mode.

Preparation

Repeated playback
To repeat the one track or entire disc
1 Enter the “TRACK” mode.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

2 Let the “ONE REP.” or “ALL REP.” indicator light.
REPEAT

Each press of the REPEAT key switches the mode as
follows.
ONE REP. : Plays a single track repeatedly.
ALL REP. : Plays all tracks in the MD repeatedly.
OFF
¶ To repeat tracks with RANDOM playback, press the
RANDOM key after step 3. “REP.” will be displayed
whether the selected repeat mode is “ONE REP.” or
“ALL REP.”

3 Start playback.
PLAY

To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key to select “OFF”.

To repeat only the programmed tracks
1 Program the tracks to be repeated.
1 Enter the “PGM” mode.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

2 Select the desired track.
1

2ABC

3DEF

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

&( )-/
+100

0QZ

P.MODE
/CHARAC.

001
-0:00T
PGM

“PGM”indicator

AUTO
DIN AUX
L
R

¶ All of the programmed tracks will be repeated.
¶ In case only one track is programmed, only that track will
be repeated.

, : ? +10

2 Repeat step 2 above.
3 Let the “REP.” indicator light.
REPEAT

4 Start playback.

Each press of the REPEAT key switches the mode as
follows.
REP.
: Plays all the selected tracks repeatedly.
OFF

PLAY

To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key to select “OFF”.

Systematized recording features
DM-VH7 (EN)

When this unit is connected with the CD receiver (RD-VH7) through a system control cord, desired tracks
can be selected while playing a CD and recorded automatically onto an MD. This function is referred to
as O.T.E. (One Touch Edit). The synchronized recording with CD also possible in this configuration.

Display when an MD is loaded

Preparation
÷ Connect the digital output of the CD receiver to
DIGITAL 1 input of the MD recorder.
@
÷ Select the CD input on the CD receiver.
÷ Load a recordable MD in the MD recorder. 8

Recordable MD

Recording-protected MD

Playback-only
MD

Recording a single CD track (O.T.E.)

1 Play the track to be recorded.
2 Press the O.T.E. key.
O.T.E.

¶ When the O.T.E. key is pressed during CD playback, the
track being played will be replayed from the beginning
and only this track will be recorded.
¶ After the track has been recorded, the MD recorder
stops and the CD player enters pause mode.
¶ With O.T.E. recording, the recording input is automatically set to DIN CD (digital) and the recording level is
automatically set to 0 dB.
¶ It is not possible to change the recording input or
recording level during O.T.E. recording.

Press the stop (7) key to stop recording in the middle.

Recording all tracks on a CD (O.T.E.)

1 Stop CD playback.
2 Press the O.T.E. key.
O.T.E.

¶ When the O.T.E. key is pressed while the CD player is
in stop mode, all of the tracks of the CD will be recorded.
¶ After the track has been recorded, the MD recorder
stops and the CD player enters pause mode.
¶ With O.T.E. recording, the recording input is automatically set to DIN CD (digital) and the recording level is
automatically set to 0 dB.
¶ It is not possible to change the recording input or
recording level during O.T.E. recording.

Press the stop (7) key to stop recording in the middle.

Systematized recording features

DM-VH7 (EN)

When this unit is connected with the CD receiver (RD-VH7) through a system control cord, recording (MD)
and playback (CD) can be started simultaneously so that playback sound can be recorded without the loss
of any part.

Preparation
÷ Connect the digital output of the CD receiver to
@
DIGITAL 1 input of the MD recorder.
÷ Select the CD input on the CD receiver.
÷ Load a recordable MD in the MD recorder. 8

Synchro recording with CD player

1 Select the REC INPUT.
REC INPUT

Each press switches the mode.
ANALOG
DIN CD
MONO

¶ Select “DIN CD” for recording a digital input or “ANALOG” for recording an analog input.

2 Adjust the recording level.
1 Play the CD to be recorded.
2 Press the MONITOR key
MONITOR

3 Adjust the recording level.
To decrease
level
1

To increase
level
¡

¶ The recording level can be adjusted even during recording.
¶ Press the MONITOR key again to cancel monitoring.

D.IN CD
LEVEL 0dB
MONITOR
AUTO
DIN CD
L
R

Level value

TRACK

Adjust so that these segments light at times.

3 Stop CD playback.
4 Put the MD recorder in record-pause mode.
÷

5 Play the CD player.

¶ Adjust so that the segments before the vertical bars near
the right end of the level meter light occasionally.
¶ The initial recording level is -12 dB for analog input
recording and 0 dB for digital input recording.
¶ The recording level can also be adjusted using the rec
level keys on the main unit.

¶ Press the record (¶) key to enter record-pause mode
automatically.

¶ When the CD playback starts, the MD recording starts
automatically.

Recording
DM-VH7 (EN)

The input jacks connected with audio cords accept analog signals. This unit records the analog signal from the
REC IN jacks by converting it into digital signal. (This recording is simply referred to as analog recording.)
When this unit and CD player are connected with an optical fiber cable, the digital signal input through
the DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack can be recorded in a digital form (this recording is hereinafter referred to
as digital recording). Enjoy high sound quality of digital recording.

Preparation

÷ Open the write protect tab of the
Mini Disc to make it recordable.

8
÷ Check the remaining recording time.

General recording

1 Set the amplifier’s input selector to the source to be recorded.
2 Select the REC INPUT.

Each press switches the mode.
ANALOG
DIGITAL 1 (DIN CD)
DIGITAL 2 (DIN AUX)
MONO

REC INPUT

¶ Select “DIGITAL 1” or “2” for recording a digital input or
“ANALOG” or “MONO” for recording an analog input.
¶ When other components are connected through system
control cords, the display becomes as shown inside ( ).

3 Adjust the recording level.
1 Play the source to be recorded.
(This operation is not required when recording radio broadcasting.)
2 Press the MONITOR key
MONITOR

3 Adjust the recording level.
To decrease
1
level

To increase
level

¶ The recording level can be adjusted even during recording.
¶ Press the MONITOR key again to cancel monitoring.
Example of display when the RD-VH7 is connected
through a system control cord

A.IN AUX
LEVEL-12dB
MONITOR
AUTO
ANALOG
L
R

Level value

TRACK

Adjust so that these segments light at times.

4 Stop the source to be recorded.
(This operation is not required when recording radio broadcasting.)

4 Put the MD recorder in record-pause mode.
÷

Recording

DM-VH7 (EN)

5 Start recording.
÷

¶ When the EDIT key is pressed during recording, a track
number is inserted in that position.
¶ Recording can also be started by pressing the 8 or 6
key.

Recording is not possible if the following characters are
displayed.
“DISC FULL” : Disc is full
‚
\Erase undesired tracks.
“PROTECTED” : The accidental erasure protect tab is open.
8
\ Close it.
“PLAY ONLY” : A playback-only Mini Disc is loaded.
\ Load a recordable Mini Disc.
Digital recording is not possible if the following characters
are displayed.
“UNLOCK” : The sampling frequency is not 32 kHz, 44.1
ª
kHz, 48kHz.
\Use analog recording.
∞§
: The optical fiber cable is unplugged or loosened. (The connector is not connected.)
\Connect the optical fiber cable correctly.

“SCMS”

: Digital recording is prohibited by SCMS.

ª
\Use analog recording.
∞§
“NOT AUDIO” : The input digital signal is not an audio
signal.

the source to be recorded.
6 Play
(This operation is not required when recording radio broadcasting.)

7 After recording, eject the Mini Disc.
WRITING
eject

Information is
being written.

Main unit only
Note

To let recording pause temporarily
8

MD
NO DISC

EJECT

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not apply shock or vibration to the unit because
information is being written on the Mini
Disc.

To stop recording in the middle
7

¶ Press the same key again to resume recording from the
point where it paused.
¶ Press the 4 key to resume recording from about 6
seconds before the point where it paused.
¶ Recording can also be resumed by pressing the record
(¶) key.

During CD recording, the track number is sometimes incremented by 1 when the CD starts to
be played. This is caused by a signal contained in the digital signal components recorded on the
CD. Unnecessary track numbers can be deleted by referring to “Erasing several tracks at a time
(QUICK ERASE)” or “Erasing a single track during playback (ERASE)”.
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Recording
DM-VH7 (EN)

Starting recording from the sound before the current sound (MEMORY REC)
Recording starts from the sound 6 seconds before the point at which the key is pressed.
Use this for example when recording radio programs.
Press while in the recording pause mode.
4

÷ It is not possible to start recording from the sound 6
seconds before the current sound if less than 6 seconds
have passed in the recording pause mode.

Recording starts from the sound 6 seconds
before the current sound.

REC MODE key
The recording-related settings can be adjusted precisely by selecting the proper display modes.

Selecting the setting adjustment mode
1 Switch the REC MODE on.
REC MODE

2 Select the setting adjustment mode.
Set the selection.
4
¢
ENTER

3 Adjust the setting value.
Set the selection.
4

ENTER

Each press of the 4 or ¢ key switches the mode as
follows.
1 TRACK MARK SET ? : Setting of the track No. marking method.
2 AUTO LEVEL SET ? : Automatic track number
marking no-sound blank detection level setting.
÷ Step 3 consists of adjusting the setting of the “Setting
adjustment mode” selected in step 2.
÷ To end the setting adjustment, press the REC MODE
key again.

When “TRACK MARK” is displayed
Pressing the ENTER key while “TRACK MARK” is displayed allows to select whether track numbers are marked
automatically during recording or manually during or after recording. Select the desired method with the 4 or
¢ and press the ENTER key to set it. The initial setting is “AUTO”. The track numbers can be used when
searching or programming tracks in playback.
AUTO
If a no-sound input has lasted for the 2 seconds during recording, the track number will be incremented automatically by
“1”. Usually, use this position for recording. Use this mode when recording all of the tracks in a CD. When recording music
containing a continuous section with a very low level, for example when recording classic music, the track number may
be incremented by “1” after such a section. In this case, cancel the track number later. It is recommended to use the
MANUAL mode when recording such a kind of music.
During digital recording of CD, the track number is incremented automatically by “1” according to the data contained in
the digital information. The no-sound blank is not detected.
When the CD track number is increased during manual search of a CD, the track number recorded on the MD may
sometimes fail to be incremented.
A no sound track may sometimes created at the moment the played CD stops.
MANUAL
With this setting, the MD track number is not incremented automatically during recording. Track numbers can be marked
either during editing (by pressing the EDIT key) or after recording (by executing the DIVIDE operation fl).
This setting is convenient when recording a CD which has been recorded in live or which contains very low-level sound
such as a classical music CD.

Recording

DM-VH7 (EN)

When “AUTO LEVEL” is displayed
While “AUTO LEVEL” is displayed, pressing the ENTER key displays the initial screen for setting the no-sound
blank detection level for automatic track number marking. Now set the no-sound blank detection level with the
4 or ¢ key and press the ENTER key to set it. The level set here will be used as the blank detection threshold
level. The initial setting is “0” and the level can be set in the range between +3 and -3.
Setting
AUTO TNO

-3

-2
-1
✱0
+1
+2
+3
Track number increments less easily ←→ Track number increments more easily

AUTO TNO (Automatic track number) : Track number increments automatically

Sampling frequency
Three types of digital signals are usually used according to the sampling frequencies. The sampling
frequencies vary depending on the types of digital equipment as shown below.
32 kHz : Standard and long-hour modes of DAT, A mode broadcasting of BS tuner, etc.
44.1 kHz : Standard mode of DAT, CD, MD, etc.
48 kHz : Standard mode of DAT, B mode broadcasting of BS tuner, etc.
(DAT : Digital Audio Tape deck)
In general, high-quality recording based on digital signal transmission is not possible unless the source
and recorder components use the same sampling frequency. As this unit has a built-in sampling rate
converter, digital signals with 32 kHz and 48 kHz can be recorded by conversion to the MD sampling
frequency (44.1 kHz).

Changing the displayed contents
DM-VH7 (EN)

TIME DISP. key
This key allows to switch the mode of time display.

TIME DISP.

Each press switches the time display modes.
In play/stop mode
1 SINGLE(+) : Elapsed time of a track.
2 SINGLE(–) : Remaining play time of a track.
3 TOTAL(+) : Total elapsed time of the MD.
4 TOTAL(–) : Total remaining time of the MD.
5 REMAIN : Remaining recording time of disc.
6 TITLE
: Disc title indication (at the time of stop)/
Track title indication (at the time of playback).
In record mode
1 SINGLE(+) : Elapsed recording time of the track
being recorded.
2 TOTAL(+) : Total elapsed time at the time of recording.
3 REMAIN : Remaining recording time of disc.

MONITOR key
The input source (sound) selected by REC INPUT
can be heard.
MONITOR

001
0:00
MONITOR
AUTO
DIN AUX
L
R

TRACK

“MONITOR” indicator

¶ When the sampling frequency of the digital input signal
is not 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz, “UNLOCK” will be
displayed and no sound will be heard.
¶ Monitoring is canceled when a MD starts to play.

REC INPUT switching
ANALOG
: Analog stereo recording of the inputs into the analog recording input. Select this when recording audio from the tuner or
cassette deck.
DIGITAL 1 (DIN CD)
: Digital recording of the input into the digital input (OPTICAL) 1. Select this when recording the input from a digital source
such as the CD player which is connected through a system control cord.
DIGITAL 2 (DIN AUX)
: Digital recording of the input into the digital input (OPTICAL) 2. Select this when recording the input from a auxiliary digital
source such as a BS tuner or DAT recorder.
MONO
: Analog monaural recording of the signals input into the analog recording input.
Select this for example when long hours of recording is required.
¶ In record-pause mode, it is not possible to switch the REC INPUT from “MONO” to another position or vice versa.

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

After recording of a commercially-available recordable Mini Disc, the recording can be edited in
various ways. Note that it is impossible to edit a
playback-only Mini Disc.
(Editing is not possible when “PGM” and “RANDOM” is lit.)

Function Limitations because of the MD Standard
Some of the functions are limited because of the MD
standard. Please check “Symptoms related to MD
standard” before assuming a malfunction. u

The MD recorder acts based on the data loaded
from the disc into the memory. As this data is
written in the disc at the moment it is ejected,
be sure to eject the disc every time after the title
input or editing operation.

Selecting the editing function type
Reordering tracks by moving them

Dividing a track, combining two tracks

Moving the order of the track being played in a disc
(MOVE)
¤
Reordering several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)
›
A

Dividing a track during playback
(DIVIDE)

Combining tracks during playback
(COMBINE)

Erasing track(s)

Erasing several tracks at a time
(QUICK ERASE)
‚
A

C
A

‚

ALL ERASE

Erasing a single track during playback
(ERASE)
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Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

This procedure shows you how to play and move
a track to the track number you desire. The surrounding tracks are renumbered automatically.
Repeating this procedure lets you arrange the
tracks in the order you desire.

Preparation

¶ Play the track to be moved.
PLAY

Moving the order of the track being played in a disc (MOVE)

1 Select “MOVE”.
¶ This operation is also possible during play-pause.

1 Press the EDIT key.
EDIT

2 Select “MOVE”.

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.

1 DIVIDE
2 COMBINE
3 ERASE
4 MOVE
¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

EDIT
MOVE
3 Set it.

SET

2 Select the moving destination track.
1 Select the track number.
To decrease
track No.

To increase
track No.

Example for moving between tracks No. 6 and No. 7
Track to be moved

MOVE –003
006/__/007

2 Set it.
SET

ok?
MOVE
006/–003

Destination track
No.

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

3 Move the track.

Display after execution
“EDIT NOW” : Editing
“COMPLETE” : When editing is completed successfully
“CAN'T EDIT” : When editing is impossible

ENTER

¶ When this operation has been performed unintentionally, return to the status before editing can be made by
“EDIT CANCEL” operation.
‹

4 Eject the Mini Disc.

WRITING
Information is
being written.

eject
Main unit only

Note

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

To delete the edited contents (EDIT CANCEL)
When the following key operation is performed before the minidisc is removed, return is possible to the
same condition as when the disc was inserted. After cancellation, again perform the individual editing
operations.

Operate in stopped condition.
1

2
EDIT
CANCEL

3
ENTER

ENTER

ok ?
÷ Note that the editing results cannot be canceled if any recording is performed before ejecting
the MD or after “UTOC ERROR” has been displayed.

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to reorder several
tracks in a disc simultaneously by selecting them.

Preparation

¶ Enter the stop mode.
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Reordering several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)

1 Select “Q.MOVE”.
1 Press the EDIT key .
EDIT

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.
1 Q.MOVE
2 Q.ERASE
3 CANCEL

2 Select “Q.MOVE”.
4

¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

EDIT
Q.MOVE
3 Set it.

SET

Q.MOVE
001 TITLE

2 Select track numbers in the new order you want.
1 Select a track number.
To decrease
track No.

Number of selected tracks
To increase
track No.

2 Set it.

Q.MOVE
3
004 TITLE
Track No. to be moved

SET

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
4 Complete the selection of track numbers
to be reordered.
ENTER

¶ Up to 32 tracks can be selected.
¶ Pressing the 1 or ¡ key allows to check the current
order of tracks.
¶ Press the CLEAR/DELETE key to clear the last selected
track number.

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

3 Execute the track reordering operation.

Example for moving between tracks No. 5 and No. 6

Q.MOVE – 4
005/__/006

1 Select the move destination.
4

Q.MOVE ok?
005/– 4

2 Set it
SET

Display after execution
“EDIT NOW” : Editing
“COMPLETE” : When editing is completed successfully
“CAN'T EDIT” : When editing is impossible

3 Reorder tracks.
ENTER

¶ When this operation has been performed unintentionally, return to the status before editing can be made by
“EDIT CANCEL” operation.
‹

4 Eject the Mini Disc.
WRITING
Information is
being written.

eject
Main unit only

Note

EJECT

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

Image of Quick Move operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
3

Track No.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
2
4

Arrangement in the desired sequence (step 2)

1 2 4 3 23 6 25 5 7

MD
NO DISC

24 26 27 28 29

Example for moving the tracks selected for reordering to the
position between tracks No. 4 and No. 5 (step 3)

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to divide a track into
two by inserting a track number in its middle. For
example, by inserting an additional track number
before the passage you are specially fond of, it is
easy to skip to there when you play the disc later.
Note that the track numbers of the tracks located
after the divided track are automatically incremented.
The preview function can be used for fine adjustment while repeatedly listening to the track division
point.

Dividing a track during playback (DIVIDE)

1 Play the track to be divided.
2 Press the EDIT key at the desired position.
1 Press the EDIT key
EDIT

2 Select “DIVIDE”
4

3 Set it

¶ This operation is also possible during play-pause.
Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.
1 DIVIDE
2 COMBINE
3 ERASE
4 MOVE
¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

EDIT
DIVIDE

SET

If no preview is to be performed, press the
ENTER key once and then go to step 4.

DIVIDE
001<>002 ?

3 When preview is to be performed.
1 Preview execution

DIVIDE + 0
PREVIEW 0s

SET

¶ Repeated playback from the division point will be performed for about 3 sec.

2 Perform fine adjustment of the division
point.
4

3 Decide the division point.

DIVIDE + 4
PREVIEW 0s
¶ The dividing point can be fine-adjusted in 60 ms (6/100
sec.) steps, between -31 and +31 assuming that the
point where the EDIT key was pressed is 0 (i.e. in the
range covering about 4 seconds).

SET

DIVIDE ok?
001<>002

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

4 Execute the track divide operation.
ENTER

Up to 255 track numbers can be inserted
additionally by repeating 1 to 4 for each
of them.

Display after execution
“EDIT NOW” : Editing
“COMPLETE” : When editing is completed successfully
“CAN'T EDIT” : When editing is impossible
¶ When this operation has been performed unintentionally, return to the status before editing can be made by
“EDIT CANCEL” operation.
‹
¶ There is no blank space left between the two tracks.
¶ Track division may sometimes be impossible due to the
limitations of the MD standard.

5 Eject the Mini Disc.
WRITING
Information is
being written.

eject
Main unit only

Note

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

Image of preview
Point selected by fine adjustment of dividing point
Playback for 3 sec
Place where the EDIT key has been pressed

-31

0
+31
Fine adjustment range

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to combine two
tracks into one by deleting a track number. This
operation allows to connect several tracks or a
piece of music divided into several parts. After
this operation, the track numbers of tracks located after the combined tracks are decreased
automatically.

Combining tracks during playback (COMBINE)

1 Play the title to be combined.
2 Select “COMBINE”.

¶ If the operation is started during playback, it pauses
automatically.

1 Press the EDIT key
EDIT

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.
1 DIVIDE
2 COMBINE
3 ERASE
4 MOVE

2 Select “COMBINE”.
4

¶ This operation is also possible during play-pause.

¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

EDIT
COMBINE

3 Set it.
SET

Present title

When the title being played is to be combined with the next title, press the ENTER
key and then go to step 4.

COM. 002+
003 TITLE
Next title

3 For combining with a different title
1 Select the track number.
To decrease
track No.

To increase
track No.

Connecting tracks 2 and 5.

COM. 002+
005 ABCDEF

2 Set it.
SET

COMBINE ok?
002+005

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

4 Execute the track combine operation.
ENTER

5 Eject the Mini Disc.

Display after execution
“EDIT NOW” : Editing
“COMPLETE” : When editing is completed successfully
“CAN'T EDIT” : When editing is impossible
¶ When this operation has been performed unintentionally, return to the status before editing can be made by
‹
“EDIT CANCEL” operation.
¶ Track combining may sometimes be impossible due to
the limitations of the MD standard.

WRITING
eject

Information is
being written.

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

Main unit only
Note

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

The selected track or all tracks can be erased while
the player is stop mode. Be careful in using this
operation because the erased tracks may not be
recovered once it has been erased.

Preparation

¶ Enter the stop mode.
7

Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE)

1 Select “Q. ERASE”.

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.

1 Press the EDIT key.

1 Q.MOVE
2 Q.ERASE
3 CANCEL

EDIT

¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

2 Select “Q.ERASE”.
4

EDIT
Q.ERASE

3 Set it.
SET

Q.ERASE
ALL

To erase all tracks, press the ENTER key
while “ALL?” is displayed, then go to step 3.

2 Select the title to be erased.
1 Select the title to be erased.
4

2 Set it.

The title to be erased will be displayed.

Q.ERASE
005 KENWOO

Q.ERASE
006 ABCDEF
SET

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
4 End the selection.
ENTER

¶ Up to 32 tracks can be selected.
¶ Pressing the 1 or ¡ keys allow to check the current
order of tracks.
¶ When the CLEAR/DELETE key is pressed, the last
selected track in the list of tracks to be erased will be
cleared from the list.

Q.ERASE ok?
12 tracks
Number of tracks to be deleted

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

3 Execute the track erasure operation.
ENTER

4 Eject the Mini Disc.

WRITING
eject

Information is
being written.

Main unit only
Note

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

Use the following procedure to erase all of the MD
tracks while the player is in stop mode. Be careful
in using this operation because the erased tracks
may not be recovered once it has been erased.

Preparation

¶ Play the title to be erased.
PLAY

Erasing a single track during playback (ERASE)

1 Select “ERASE”.
1 Press the EDIT key

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.

2 Select “ERASE”
4

EDIT

3 Set it.

1
2
3
4

¶ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for
8 seconds.

EDIT
ERASE

SET

2 Execute the track erasure operation.
1 Confirmation of
erasing

DIVIDE
COMBINE
ERASE
MOVE

ERASE
003 KENWOO

2 Execute the track
erasure operation.

SET

Track No. to be erased

ENTER

ok?
ERASE
003 KENWOO

3 Eject the Mini Disc.

¶ The track being played is erased (together with its track
title).

WRITING
eject
Main unit only

Information is
being written.
Note

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

When titles are assigned to a disc and its tracks,
the titles cannot only be displayed during playback but title search (searching a track by the title)
is also made possible. The assigned titles can be
changed or deleted with the same procedure.

Title Memo
The Title Memo makes it possible to register
frequently used titles and the titles you like for
facilitating the title editing operations.

Title Copy
The Title Copy makes it possible to copy disc
titles and track titles recorded in MDs.

How to edit titles

1 Activate the title input mode.
1 Press the TITLE INPUT key.
TITLE
INPUT

TITLE
DISC ÷÷÷÷÷
INPUT

TRACK

AUTO
DINOAUX
L
R

Each press of the 4 or ¢ keys switches the operation.

2 Select the title to be edited.
To return

To advance

1 DISC • • • • • (Disc title)
2 001 • • • • • (Track title)
3 ALL ERASE (Complete erasure of disc and track
titles)
4 [1]
• • • • • (Title Memo)

In case of disc title :
Select “DISC”.

3 Set the selection.
SET

TITLE
DISC ÷÷÷÷÷
In case of track title :

To abort operation, press the TITLE INPUT key
again.

Select the desired track No.
(The track can also be selected using the numeric keys.)

TITLE
001 ÷÷÷÷÷÷
Complete erasure of disc and track titles :

Total number of title characters
Up to 1792 characters can be input per disc and
up to 80 characters can be input per track. (In
case of alphanumeric and symbol characters)
A space (blank character) also required the same
amount of data as alphanumeric characters.
When deleting a title, it is not recommended to
overwrite spaces on previous characters but
use the (CLEAR/DELETE) function.

TITLE
ALL ERASE
To register the title in the Title Memo :
Select one of [1], [2] or [3].

TITLE
[1] ÷÷÷÷÷÷

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

2 Input the title.

To select characters with the 4 and ¢ keys
If any of Aa or
or ¢ key.
To enter a title

is displayed, press the 4

1 Select a character group.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

2 Select a character.
To return

Press the P.MODE/CHARAC. key for the required number of times to select one of the character groups
below.
y
• A~Z, space (1 blank character)
• a~z, space
• 0~9, symbols
• Title Memo (3 types), Title Copy (disc title, track title)

¢ To advance

¶ The display can be scrolled so that any character (in a
single group) can be selected.
Selected character

3 Set the selected character.

XYZ ABCDEF

SET

Input place

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
To change or clear a title
1 Move the character to the desired
character (to be changed).
To return

To advance

2 Delete the character.
CLEAR
DELETE

3 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To enter a title”.

XYZ ABCDEF
B
The cursor moves and stands by for
the next character input.
¶ Use the 1 or ¡ key to move the input position cursor
to the left or right.
¶ To enter a space character, press the CHECK/SPACE
key.

Editing

DM-VH7 (EN)

To select characters with the numeric keys
If none of Aa or 12 is displayed, press one
of the numeric keys.
To enter a title
1 Select a character group.
P.MODE
/CHARAC.

Aa
12

2 Select a character.
1

2ABC

3DEF

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

7PRS

8TUV

9WXY

0QZ

, : ? +10

¶ If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR/DELETE key.

3 Set the selected character.
SET

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
To change or clear a title
1 Move the character to the desired
character (to be changed).
1

: 0~9, symbols

When the same key is pressed repeatedly, the
characters will change.
(Example : When 2 is pressed, the characters will
change in the order of A=B=C=a=b=c.)

To return

: A~Z, symbols, Title Memo (3 types)

DISC

Input place

&( )-/
+100

Press the P.MODE/CHARAC. key for the required number of times to select one of the character groups
below.
y

To advance

2 Delete the character.
CLEAR
DELETE

3 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To enter a title”.

¶ Use the 1 or ¡ key to move the input position cursor
to the left or right.
¶ To enter a space character, press the CHECK/SPACE
key.

DISC

B
The cursor moves and stands by for
the next character input.
¶ The character can be set also by pressing another
numeric key, ¡ key or the P.MODE/CHARAC. key.

Editing
DM-VH7 (EN)

3 Execute title change or deletion.

DISC
STORE..

1 Enter the title in memory.
ENTER

DISC

TOTAL

2 Complete the operation.
TITLE
INPUT

KENWO
The title is scrolled automatically.

4 Eject the Mini Disc.
WRITING
Information is
being written.

eject
Main unit only

Note

EJECT

MD
NO DISC

Mini Disc has been
ejected.

While “WRITING” is displayed, do not impact or move the unit because information
about recording and editing is being written to the Mini Disc.

List of characters available for title editing
The following alphabets and symbols can be selected for use in title editing.

When selecting characters with the 4 and ¢ keys on the remote control unit
English uppercase letter group

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Space

English lowercase letter group
Numeral/symbols group

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Space
,
0123456789 Space ! " # $ % & ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ` ? @ ^ _

Title Memo/Title Copy group

[1] [2] [3] [DISC] ([001]•••••)

When selecting characters with the numeric keys on the remote control unit
key

group

Space [1] [2] [3]

2ABC

ABCabc or abcABC

3DEF

DEFdef or defDEF

4GHI

GHIghi or ghiGHI

5JKL

JKLjkl or jklJKL

6MNO

MNOmno or mnoMNO

7PRS

PRSprs or prsPRS

8TUV

TUVtuv or tuvTUV

9WXY

WXYwxy or wxyWXY

0QZ
,
, : ? +10

QZqz or qzQZ
,
,:?!;."_`$^

& ( ) – / +100

&()–/+*=<>#%@

¶ Title Copy cannot be selected with the numeric keys.

In case of difficulty

DM-VH7 (EN)

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 be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or
service representative.

Operation to reset
The microprocessor may fall into malfunction (impossibility
to operate erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is
unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor.
In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the
microprocessor and return it to normal condition.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
then, while holding the eject (0 eject) key
depressed, plug the power cord again.
¶ Please note that resetting the microprocessor clears
the contents stored in, it returns the microprocessor
to the condition when it left the factory.

Symptoms related to MD standard
Symptom

Cause

“DISC FULL” is displayed before the maximum ¶ More than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be
recorded. (There may be also cases in which recording is
recording time of MD is reached.
impossible while the track number is less than 256.)
¶ If information such as emphasis data is switched on and off
frequently in a track, it is handled as boundaries between
tracks and “DISC FULL” may be displayed regardless of the
recording time or the actual number of tracks.
In such a case, the REMAIN time display shows “0:00”.

The recordable time does not increase after a short ¶ The remaining time display becomes “0:00” when the
actual total remaining time of the Mini Disc is less than 12
track has been erased.
seconds. The recordable time display changes when the
total time of the erased track exceeds 12 seconds.
¶ When a Mini Disc has been subjected to repeated editing,
the remaining time may not increase even after a short
track has been erased.

Tracks cannot be combined.

¶ A track created as a result of an editing operation may
sometimes be impossible to be combined with another
track.

The total of the recorded time and recordable time ¶ As recording is performed on a minimum recording basis
of 2 seconds, the displayed time may not coincide with
does not coincide with the total recording time of
the consumed disc capacity.
the MD.
Sound is interrupted when a track created by edit- ¶ Sound interruption may occur due to a combination of
various factors, and it is not a malfunction.
ing is subjected to fast forward or fast backward
operation.
Tracks are not numbered correctly.

¶ A short track may be created depending on the contents
of the recorded source (CD, for example).

The period in which “READING” is displayed is ¶ “READING” is displayed for a longer period than usual
when a brand-new recordable Mini Disc (a virgin disc) is
abnormally long.
loaded.
¶ The Mini Disc in use has been processed with repeated
editing or contains a large number of tracks.

The displayed time is incorrect when a monaurally- ¶ This is because the monaural recording and stereo recording use different formats, and not a malfunction.
recorded Mini Disc is played.
The total number of characters used in the titles is ¶ As the title recording areas are used on a per-7-character
basis, the total number of input characters may be less
less than 1792 characters.
than 1792.

In case of difficulty
DM-VH7 (EN)

Displayed messages and actions to be taken against them
Displayed Message

Meaning

Action

¶ An attempt is made to record digital
signal from a source using other sampling frequency than 38kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
¶ The optical fiber cable is unplugged
or loose. (The connector is not connected.)

¶ Use analog recording. ∞§

SCMS

¶ An attempt is made to record digital
signal from a source while its digital
copy has been prohibited by SCMS.

¶ Use analog recording. ∞§

DISC FULL

¶ There is no recordable area on the
disc.
¶ An attempt is made to record a 256th
track.

¶ Use another recordable disc.

–– –– ––

¶ The disc does not contain any recordings.

¶ When playback is required, use a
recorded disc.

READING

¶ The TOC*1 data of the disc is being
read.

¶ This is a normal operation.

WRITING

¶ The data related to editing or recording is being written in the disc.

¶ This is a normal operation.

UTOC ERROR

¶ The contents of UTOC*2 are abnormal.

¶ Perform “QUICK ERASE” to delete
all titles “ALL?”. If this is not possible, use another disc.
‚

CAN'T EDIT

¶ An attempt is made to perform editing
beyond the restrictions, for example to
erase a track which is too short.

¶ Perform editing following the restrictions.

ok? (blinking)

¶ This is a message for confirming if
editing can really be executed.

¶ Press the ENTER key to execute
editing.

PROTECTED

¶ The write protect tab is open.

¶ Close the write protect tab. 8

PLAY ONLY

¶ A playback-only Mini Disc is loaded.

¶ Load a recordable Mini Disc.

UNLOCK

¶ Connect the optical fiber cable correctly.
@#

¶ More than 255 tracks cannot be
recorded per disc.

In case of difficulty

DM-VH7 (EN)

Other symptoms
Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Sound is not output even when ¶ The cords are connected erroneously.
the play key is pressed.

¶ Connect the cords in accordance
with “System connections”.

¶ No disc has been loaded.
¶ A non-recorded disc has been
loaded.

¶ Load a disc.
&
¶ Load a prerecorded disc or playbackonly disc.

¶ The disc is write-protected.

¶ Change the position of the write
protect tab to the write position or
use a recordable disc.
8
¶ Use analog recording. ∞§

Recording is not possible

¶ An attempt is made to record digital
signal from a source while its digital
copy has been prohibited by SCMS.
¶ The recording level is too low (in case
of analog recording).
¶ A playback-only disc has been loaded.
¶ The disc does not have a recordable
area.
¶ The REC INPUT key is not set to the
actual input source.
¶ If the amplifier is connected to this unit
through a system control cord, the
amplifier’s input selector is set to the
MD input.

Sound is distorted.

Noise is noticeable.

¶ Adjust the recording level again.

∞§

¶ Use a recordable disc.
¶ Use another disc.
¶ Set it according to the actual input
source.
∞§
¶ Set the amplifier’s input selector to
other position than MD.

¶ The recording level has not been adjusted.
¶ A disc in which distorted sound has
been recorded is played.

¶ Read “Adjust the recording level”.

¶ An external noise is induced.

¶ Install the unit at a position apart
from an electric appliance or TV set.

∞§

¶ Use another disc.

*1 :

All minidiscs contain a Table of Contents (TOC) in addition to sound signals. The TOC is similar to the table
of contents in a book and contains information, such as track numbers, track length, and character
information, that cannot be rewritten.
i

*2 :

In addition to the TOC, minidiscs also contain a special User’s Table of Contents (UTOC) that contains
track number, track length, and character information, that can be rewritten.
i

Specifications

In case of difficulty
DM-VH7 (EN)

[Format]
System ....................................................................................... Minidisc digital audio system
Laser ........................................................................................... Semiconductor laser
Recording method .................................................................... Field modulation overwrite method
Audio compression ................................................................... ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Playing rotation ........................................................................ Approx. 400 rpm ~ 900 rpm (CLV)

[D/A conversion]
D/A conversion ......................................................................... 20 Bit
Oversampling ............................................................................ 128 fs (44.1 kHz)

[A/D converter]
A/D conversion method ........................................................... Sigma-delta method
Sampling frequency ................................................................. 44.1 kHz

[Digital audio performance]
Frequency responce (playback mode) .................................... 8 Hz ~ 20 kHz, ± 1 dB
Signal to noise ratio (playback mode) ................................... More than 95 dB
Dynamic range (playback mode) ............................................ More than 90 dB
Wow & flutter ............................................................................ Less than unmeasurable limit
Analog input sensitivity / input impedance .......................... 300 mV / 47 kΩ
Analog output level / load impedance ................................... 1.2 V / 3.2 kΩ
Digital input
Optical(Wave length 660 nm) .............................................. - 15 dBm ~ - 21 dBm

[General]
Power consumption ................................................................. 12 W
Dimensions
(Horizontal installation) ........................................................... W : 247 mm (9 - 3 / 4")
H : 96 mm (3 - 3 / 4")
D : 279 mm (11")
(Vertical installation) ................................................................ W : 96 mm (3 - 3 / 4")
H : 237 mm (9 - 5 / 16")
D : 279 mm (11")
Weight (Net) .............................................................................. 3.1 kg (6.8 lb)

Notes

1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be
changed without notice.
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).

In case of difficulty

DM-VH7 (EN)

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 information or service on this product.
Model

Serial Number

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