Kenwood M1GC7 User manual

M1GC7
© English /01 (E) 0610
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

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Contents
Safety precautions............................................3
Operating Precautions ....................................5
Handling ......................................................................5
Maintenance of the unit....................................5
Unpacking ...........................................................5
Read Before Use
Names and functions of parts......................6
Flow for music playback.................................7
Screen display items........................................7
Loading the battery .........................................8
Connecting stereo headphones..................9
HOLD function ...................................................9
Switching Power ON/OFF ..............................9
For first use
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC....10
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC...10
PC system configuration requirements 10
Recharging and battery indication.......... 10
Disconnecting the Player from the PC.. 11
Capturing Music in PC..................................12
The Player can play the following three
types of music files........................................12
Using Windows Media Player 10/9 .......... 12
Transferring Music from PC........................ 13
Using Windows Media Player 10/9 .......... 13
Data transfer by drag & drop....................... 13
Playing music tracks
Selecting music for playback.....................14
Display during playback..............................15
Operations available during playback ... 16
To skip an item:.....................................................16
Various play modes.......................................17
Favorite ..............................................................17
Receiving FM broadcasting
Selecting FM broadcasting......................... 18
Display for FM reception ............................. 18
Tuning a FM station.......................................19
Auto tuning............................................................. 19
Manual tuning.......................................................19
Preset tuning.......................................................... 20
Presetting FM stations.................................. 21
Presetting by auto tuning..............................21
Presetting by manual tuning.......................21
Deregistering a preset FM station ............22
Monaural reception.......................................22
Adjusting the audio
Adjusting the audio ......................................23
Adjusting the volume....................................... 23
Selecting the sound effects..........................23
Managing files
Viewing files.....................................................25
Deleting tracks................................................ 26
Setting and adjusting the Player
Sleep timer and alarm timer...................... 27
Various setups ................................................. 28
Function items that can be set ................. 28
Setting the menu language....................... 29
Initialization/Formatting .............................30
Appendix
Connection of external components......31
Connecting to the headphones jack...... 31
Connecting to the USB connector........... 31
Digital Audio Player Link ............................. 32
Glossary ............................................................. 33
Error messages................................................33
Troubleshooting............................................. 34
Specifications...................................................35

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Safety precautions
6. Heat – Avoid placing the appliance under direct sunlight or near a source of
heat such as heating equipment. Particularly, never leave it in an automobile or on
the dashboard.
7. Temperature–Theappliancemaynotfunctionproperlyifusedatextremelylow,
or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
8. Water and moisture – The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping and
splashing — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place an object containing
liquid, such as a ower vase, on the appliance.
9. Dust and moisture – Avoid places where is dusty or where the humidity is
high.
10. Vibrations – Avoid placing the appliance on an unstable place such as a shelf
or in a place subject to vibrations.
11. Magnetic elds – Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic elds
such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.
12. Cleaning – Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline,
or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
13. Nonuse periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Damage requiring service – The appliance should be serviced by qualied
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.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
15. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualied service personnel.
¤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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
1. Powersources–Theappliance should beconnected to apowersupply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are
touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.
3. Drop – Do not drop the unit or apply strong shock to it. (Damage due to
dropping the unit is not covered by the warranty.)
4. Ventilation – Avoid hindering the ventilation of the appliance by covering it
with a cloth, etc.
5. 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.

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Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted
separate waste collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin)cannot be
disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled
at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste
byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility
nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources
whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.
Notes on using through car stereo
• Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, particularly above the dashboard,
for this may lead to malfunction or damage due to solar heat.
• If the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes
interfere.
Safety precautions

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Operating Precautions
Handling
• Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
• Avoid storing the player in a bag together with a hard object. Otherwise, the player may be
damaged when the bag is pushed.
• Do not expose the player to an insecticide or other volatile substance or bring the player
in extended contact with a rubber or vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of
the surface finish may result.
• Do not put the player in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be damaged due to a
strong impact when you sit down, etc.
• Protect the player against sweat and moisture.
Do not use the player by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours in the summer or
during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or
failure.
Maintenance of the unit
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.
Unpacking
Player (main unit)
USB cable
Headphones
Rechargeable battery
Strap
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Names and functions of parts
/ Power/Menu button
• Press shortly to open the pop-up
menu. Pressing the button again
closes the pop-up menu.
• Press and hold to switch the power
ON/OFF.
• Press when the display is turned off
(screen saver mode) to turn on the
display.
Multi-control button
5Up button
• Press to move the cursor upward.
• Press during playback to skip to
the beginning of the current track.
Pressing the button at the beginning
of a track skips to the beginning of
the previous track.
• Press and hold to fast reverse the
music.
• Also used for tuning stations during
FM broadcast reception.
∞Down button
• Press to move the cursor downward.
• Press during playback to skip to the
beginning of the next track.
• Press and hold to fast forward the
music.
• Also used for tuning stations during
FM broadcast reception.
2Left button
• Press to return to the previous (left)
display. This can be used for example
to return from the playback display to
the track list.
• Press and hold to return to the home
screen.
• Also used to hide a pop-up menu.
3Right button
• Press to enter an item and advance to
the next (right) item.
6Play/Pause button
• Press to play a track or let it pause.
• Press while the menu is displayed to
enter a selected item.
• Also used to switch the tuning mode
during FM broadcast reception.
VOLUME button
• Press to increase (+) or decrease (-)
the volume. Pressing and holding a
button segment varies the volume
gradually.
HOLD switch
• Press to defeat all other buttons. This
helps prevent erroneous operation of
the Player when it is carried in a bag,
etc.
Phones jack
• Connect the provided stereo
headphones.
USB jack
• Connect to a PC using the provided
USB cable to transfer music files or
recharge the battery.
Display
USB jack
Multi-control button
Power/Menu
button
VOLUME
button
HOLD
switch
Phones jack
Strap eyelet
Read Before Use

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Flow for music playback
Loading the battery (page 8)
Connecting stereo headphones (page 9)
Canceling the HOLD function (page 9)
Switching Power ON (page 9)
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC (page 10)
Capturing Music in PC (page 12)
Transferring Music from PC (page 13)
Playing music tracks
Selecting music for playback (page 14)
Operations available during playback (page 15-17)
Receiving FM broadcasting
Selecting FM broadcasting (page 18)
Operations available during FM reception (page 18-22)
Screen display items
Artist (page 14)
Album (page 14)
Track (page 14)
Favorite (page 14)
Genre (page 14)
Year (page 14)
Folder (page 25)
FM radio (page 18)
Settings (page 28)
To Home screen
SPRM (page 23)
Sound mode (page 23)
Play mode (page 17)
Add favorite (page 17)
Delete favorite (page 17)
Skip+ (page 16)
Skip– (page 16)
Timer setting (page 27)
Properties (Music properties
information)
Illumination (page 28)
Brightness (page 28)
Screen saver (page 28)
Auto power off (page 28)
Beep (page 28)
Theme color (page 28)
Language (page 29)
Format (page 30)
Initialize (page 30)
System (page 28)
To Home screen
Timer setting (page 27)
Multiplex (page 22)
Add preset (page 21)
Delete preset (page 22)
Auto preset (page 21)
Artist
Album
Track
Favorite
Tracktitle
Soundmode
SPRM
Playmode
ToHomesc
Home screen Pop-up menu
Preparation
Preparation of
music les
Playback of music
Adjusting the audio
Adjusting the volume (page 23)
Selecting the sound effects (page 23)
Volume and tone
adjustments
Read Before Use

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Loading the battery
Insert the provided rechargeable battery in the Player.
A commercially available AAA (LR03) size alkaline battery can also be used.
¤WARNING
If the alkaline fluid of the battery enter your eyes, immediately rinse with abundant
water and see the doctor. Otherwise, loss of vision or injury may result.
¤CAUTION
When inserting the battery, always fit the ·end first. Do not insert the battery by
force, as this may break the battery coating and cause short-circuiting, burst, fluid leak
and/or burns.
• Before using the battery, connect the Player to the PC and fully recharge the battery.
• If (white) is displayed, connect the Player to the PC to recharge the battery.
• Always use the NB-3A90 rechargeable battery that is provided but also available optionally.
Never attempt to recharge a battery other than the dedicated battery from Kenwood.
• If you use a dry cell battery, use an alkaline battery. Normal operation may not be possible if a
manganese battery is used.
Read Before Use
Caution on use of rechargeable battery (NiMH rechargeable battery NB-
3A90)
• The Player is powered by a NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable battery. As the
rechargeable battery discharges spontaneously even when it is not used, it should
be recharged at least every other month.
• The rechargeable battery can be recharged for up to about 300 times.
• When the operation time reduces even after full recharging, replace the
rechargeable battery with new one. (Please purchase the optional NB-3A90.)
• A small amount of current flows through the Player even when the Power switch is
set to OFF. Remove the rechargeable battery when the Player is not to be used for a
long period of time.
• The rechargeable battery may warm during recharging or use, but this is not
malfunction.

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Read Before Use
Connecting stereo headphones
Connect the provided stereo headphones to the Player.
• The headphones also play the role of an antenna. Always connect them when receiving FM
broadcasting.
HOLD function
The HOLD function defeats all of the Player’s buttons and helps prevent erroneous
operation when the Player is carried in a bag, etc.
The HOLD function should be canceled before using the Player.
HOLD canceled
HOLD
(Red indication is visible.)
• When the HOLD function is switched on and the display is in the screen saver mode, the
Power/Menu button blinks twice every 5 seconds. " " is displayed when the display is turned
on.
1Switch the Player ON.
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until
the KENWOOD logo is displayed.
ThePlayerentersthe modebefore thelast time
it was switched OFF.
2Switch the Player OFF.
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until
the display is turned off.
• The display is turned off automatically when the Player has not been operated for a certain
period of time (screen saver mode). The Power/Menu button blinks every 5 seconds in the
screen saver mode. The time until the screen saver mode is activated can be changed (page
28).
Switching Power ON/OFF

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Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC
Connect the Player to a PC to transfer music from the PC to the Player and to recharge
its battery.
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC
Using the provided USB cable, connect the Player to a PC.
• Start up the PC before connecting the Player.
• The Player is switched ON automatically at the moment it is connected to the PC.
• When the USB connection, always use a supplied USB cable.
• The player should be connected directly to the USB port of the PC. We cannot guarantee the
operation if the player is connected via a USB hub.
PC system configuration requirements
OS Microsoft®Windows® XP/2000
USB connector Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard (USB 2.0 recommended)
• All of the above specified PC environment does not guarantee full operation of the Player.
• Use a PC in which either OS mentioned above is preinstalled. Operation is not guaranteed on a
PC running an upgraded OS or a PC assembled by yourself.
The Player and PC can be connected in either connection mode below.
• Storage
Mode for data transfer and battery recharging. The Player cannot be operated while
it is connected in this mode.
• Player
Mode for operating the Player for playback, etc., while recharging the battery. Data
transfer from the PC is not available in this mode.
1Connect the Player to a PC.
See page 10.
2Select the connection mode.
USBmode
Storage
Player
Recharging and battery indication
= = (White) Shows the remaining power of the battery.
= = (Red) Indications during recharging.
(White) Thebattery isnearlyexhausted.Rechargeitifitisrechargeable.
(Red) The battery is not inserted or not rechargeable.
(ON) The indicator lights during recharging.
(OFF) The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.
Recharging completes in about 3 hours.
• The Player can recharge only the NB-3A90 rechargeable battery that is provided but also
available optionally. Never attempt to recharge a battery other than the dedicated battery from
Kenwood.
For first use