Kenwood HM-337-SG User manual

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL
HM-337-SG
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B60-5611-08 00 C (E) KW 0504
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Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
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Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe .......................................... AC 230 V only
The marking of products using lasers
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It
means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation out-
side the product.
Location: Bottom
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Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all
accessories are present.
Antenna terminal cover ...............................(1)
Screw for antenna terminal cover ............... (1)
AM loop antenna ......................................... (1)
Remote control unit ....................................(1)
Batteries(R6/AA) ..........................................(2)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is
damaged of falls to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If your unit was shipped to you di-
rectly, notify your shipper immediately. KEN-
WOOD recommend that you retain the original
carton and packing materials in case you need to
move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully
to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ................................ 2
Safety precautions ................................. 2
Unpacking ................................................... 2
Discs for playback ....................................... 3
Preparing the remote control ...................... 4
Connections ................................................ 4
Names and functions of parts .......................... 5
Remote control unit .................................... 5
Main unit ..................................................... 6
Basic function................................................... 8
Demonstration mode .................................. 8
Switching the system on............................. 8
Switching the system to standby mode...... 8
Volume control ............................................ 8
Sound control .............................................. 8
Headphones ................................................ 8
Using the CD .................................................... 9
Loading a disc ............................................. 9
Playing a CD ................................................ 9
Selecting a desired track/passage ............... 9
Programming tracks .................................... 9
Random ..................................................... 10
Repeat ....................................................... 10
Intro scan .................................................. 10
Using the RDS/display/demo button ......... 10
Using the radio ................................................11
Tuning in radio stations ..............................11
Storing preset ............................................11
Tuning to a preset radio station .................. 11
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ................11
Using the RDS/display/demo button ......... 12
Tuning by ProgramTYpe (PTY search) ....... 12
Using the cassette ......................................... 13
Playing a cassette tape ............................. 13
Recording on a cassette tape.................... 13
Clock/timer operation ..................................... 14
View clock ................................................. 14
Clock setting .............................................. 14
Timer setting ............................................. 15
To activate/deactivate the timer ................ 16
Sleep timer setting .................................... 16
General information........................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................. 16
In case of difficulty ......................................... 17
Specifications ................................................. 18
Discs for playback
This system can playback all digital audio CD, fi-
nalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs
and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)
discs. This system can also playback CD-DA for-
mat digital audio CD.
Following formats can’t be supported
•The files like *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS.,
*.MP3.
•Chinese name.
•The non-session closed discs.
•The discs recorded under UDF format.
Before applying power
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Before applying power
Preparing the remote control
Insert batteries type R6/LR6 (“AA” size) into the
remote control.
Operation
When the standby indicator is lit, the power turns
ON when you press the POWER button on the
remote control. When the power comes on, press
the button you want to operate.
Notes:
•The supplied batteries may have shorter lives than
ordinary batteries due to use during operation
checks.
•When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter
than before, replace both batteries with new ones.
•Placing the remote sensor in direct sunlight, or in
direct light from a high frequency fluorescent lamp
may cause a malfunction.
In such a case, change the location of the system
installation to prevent malfunction.
Connections
Connecting the AM antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, and then connect it.
Speakers connection
•Connect the right speaker to terminal marked
“R” , with the red wire to + and the black wire
to –.
•Connect the left speaker to terminal marked
“L” , with the red wire to + and the black wire
to –.
•Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire
as shown.
Notes:
•For the FM antenna : Adjust the position of the FM
antenna for the best reception.
•For optimal sound performance, it is recommended
to use the supplied speakers.
•Do not connect more than one speaker to any one
pair of +/– speaker terminal.
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper
ventilation will be blocked causing damage
or fire hazard.
•Do not place any objects impairing heat ra-
diation onto the top of the unit.
•Leave some space around the unit (from the
largest outside dimension including projec-
tion) equal to or greater than, shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm
Back panel : 10 cm
CAUTION
•Place the unit where the AC power cord can
be easily unplugged.
•The power in this unit will not be completely
cut off from the AC wall outlet when the
power switch is turned OFF. To cut off the
power completely, unplug the AC power
cord from the AC wall outlet.
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Names and functions of parts
Remote control unit
POWER
CD
TUNER
/BAND TAPE
SEARCH
/SKIP
/TUNING
SEARCH
/SKIP
/TUNING
TIMER SET
– P.CALL +
–+
REPEAT
TIMER
ON/OFF
RANDOM
INTRO
SLEEP
PTY
RDS/
DISPLAY
REC
STOP
EQ/X-BASS
MUTE
123
4
PROGRAM
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PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME UP
VOLUME DOWN
ENTER
STEREO
/MONO
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5
7
8
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1
2
4
6
9
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1RDS/DISPLAY button
To change the display for RDS; to view the cur-
rent status of the system; to change the time
display for CD.
2PTY button
To carry out PTY search.
3RANDOM button
To carry out random playback for CD.
4INTRO button
To play first several seconds for each track of CD.
5REPEAT button
To repeat one track or all tracks for CD.
6digit (0 ~ 9) buttons
To select a track number for CD; to select a
preset radio station for TUNER.
7PROGRAM button
To program disc tracks for CD; to program pre-
set radio stations for TUNER; to set or reset
clock for clock; to set or reset timer for timer.
8ENTER button
To confirm the selection a desired track.
9SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING +/–¢/ 4buttons
To search forward/backward to next/previous
track for CD; to skip tracks for CD; to fast for-
ward or rewind a tape; to tune to higher/lower
radio frequency or search radio stations for
TUNER; to set the hour and minutes for clock;
to set timer function for timer.
0TAPE button
To select TAPE input or turn the system on to
TAPE input.
!TUNER/BAND button
To select TUNER input or turn the system on
to TUNER input. When inTUNER input, press
the select the waveband: FM or AM.
@PLAY/PAUSE 6button
To start or interrupt playback for CD.
To start playback for TAPE.
#STEREO/MONO button
To switch between stereo mode and mono
mode (on FM band only) forTUNER.
$POWER button
To switch the system on or to standby mode.
%Clock and timer related buttons
TIMER SET button to view the clock or set the clock.
TIMER ON/OFF button to switch the timer on/off.
SLEEP button to select the sleep time.
^EQ/X-BASS button
To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLAS-
SIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/off X-
BASS mode.
&MUTE button
To interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
*VOLUME UP/DOWN 5/∞buttons
To increase or decrease the volume.
(CD button
To select CD input or turn the system on to CD in-
put.
)REC button
To record fromTUNER or CD to a cassette tape.
¡STOP 7button
To stop playback for CD or TAPE; to stop pro-
gramming for CD.
™P.CALL +/–5/∞buttons
To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.
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Names and functions of parts
Main unit
INTRO icon
SLEEP icon
TOTAL icon
RDS icon
X-BASS
icon
Play icon
SYNC icon
Frequency display
Preset channel display
Playback time display etc.
STEREO
icon Sound effect icons
Play mode icons
TIMER icons
ALL icon REMAIN icon
REC. icon
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1CD compartment
2phones jack
3EQ/X-bass button
To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLAS-
SIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/off X-
BASS mode.
4repeat button
To repeat one track or all tracks for CD.
5program button
To program disc tracks for CD; to program pre-
set radio stations for TUNER; to set or reset
clock for clock; to set or reset timer for timer.
6p.call +/–buttons
To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.
7button
To turn the system on or to standby mode.
standby indicator
8rec button
To record fromTUNER or CD to a cassette tape.
9timer on/off button
To switch the timer on/off.
0timer set button
To view the clock or set the clock.
!RDS/display/demo button
To change the display for RDS; to view the cur-
rent status of the system; to change the time
display for CD; to activate/deactivate the dem-
onstration in power on mode.
@Remote sensor
#search +/–¢/ 4buttons
To search forward/backward to next/previous
track for CD; to skip tracks for CD; to fast for-
ward or rewind a tape; to tune to higher/lower
radio frequency or search radio stations for
TUNER; to set the hour and minutes for clock;
to set timer function for timer.
$6button
To start or interrupt playback for CD.
To start playback for TAPE.
%7button
To stop playback for CD or TAPE.
To stop programming for CD.
^Cassette tape compartment
&CD button
To select CD input or turn the system on to CD
input.
*TUNER/band button
To select TUNER input or turn the system on
to TUNER input. When inTUNER input, press
the select the waveband: FM or AM.
(TAPE button
To select TAPE input or turn the system on to
TAPE input.
)VOLUME ∧/∨buttons
To increase or decrease the volume.
Standby mode
While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount
of power is supplied to the system to back up the
memory. This is called standby mode. Under the
condition, the system can be turned ON by the
remote control unit.
Names and functions of parts
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Demonstration mode
The system is equipped with a demonstration
function (only display).The demonstration consists
of sequential change of display and indicators
showing the operations, but the audio itself does
not change. The demonstration function can be
cancelled as follows.
To deactivate the demonstration
Press and hold RDS/display/demo button on the
unit for more than 1 second during demonstra-
tion.
To activate the demonstration
After turning the power on, press and hold RDS/
display/demo button on the unit for more than 1
second.
Note:
The demonstration operates automatically when; a
power has failed and then recovered, or the plug of the
power cable has been pulled out while the power was
on and then plugged back in.
Switching the system on
Press button on the unit or POWER button
on the remote control; or CD, TUNER/band
(TUNER/BAND on the remote control), or TAPE
button.
The standby LED will go out.
•The system will switch to the last selected
source or the selected source.
Switching the system to standby
mode
Press button on the unit or POWER button
on the remote control.
•The clock will be displayed.
Volume control
Press volume ∧button on the unit (VOLUME UP
5button on the remote control) to increase, or
press volume ∨button on the unit ( VOLUME
DOWN ∞button on the remote control) to de-
crease the volume level.
Basic function
“VOL XX” will be displayed. “VOL XX” denotes
the volume level.
The volume can be adjusted in 32 steps from
minimum to maximum.
To switch off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE button on the remote control.
Playback will continue without sound only system
speaker output and the “MUTE” appears on the
display.
To restore the volume, press MUTE button on the
remote control again or adjust the volume.
Sound control
EQ/X-BASS
The sound control system feature enables you to
enjoy special sound effects that have preset equal-
izer settings, providing the best music reproduc-
tion.
Press EQ/X-BASS button
To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLAS-
SIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT.
To switch the X-BASS on/off
Press and hold the EQ/X-bass button on the unit
(EQ/X-BASS button on the remote control).
If X-BASS is switched on, “BASS ON” will appear
then disappear on the display and the icon “X-
BASS” will appear on the display. If X-BASS is
switched off, “BASS OFF” will appear then disap-
pear on the display and the icon “X-BASS” will
disappear.
Note:
EQ and X-BASS functions are not applied to the record-
ing sound.
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not in-
cluded), use the 3.5 mm phones jack on the top
of the unit.
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Using the CD
Loading a disc
1Press CD button to select CD mode.
2
Press the area marked push open to open the CD door.
3Place a disc into the tray with the label facing up.
4Close the CD door.
The total playtime and total number of tracks
will appear in the display.
5To remove the disc, press the area marked
push open, grasp the disc by its edges, and
carefully pull it out.
Notes:
•To ensure good system performance; wait until the
unit completely reads the disc before proceeding.
•If the CD compartment is not loaded with a disc,
the message "NO DISC" will be blinking. If the disc
is unreadable, the message "NO PLAY" will be blink-
ing, or it may be unable to be played correctly.
Playing a CD
1Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to start playback.
The track number and elapsed playing time of the
current track appear on the display.
To interrupt playback, press 6button (6
PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote control).
The playing time will start flashing.
To resume playback, press 6button (6PLAY/
PAUSE button on the remote control) again.
2To stop playback, press 7button (STOP 7but-
ton on the remote control) .
Selecting a desired track/passage
To select a desired track
Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control) re-
peatedly until the desired track appears on the
display.
•If playback is stopped, press 6button (6
PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote control)
to start playback.
•The digit buttons (0~9) on the remote control
can also be used to select a track.
Press the digit buttons as shown below:
To select track 2 : 2and ENTER
To select track 23 : 2, 3and ENTER
To search for a particular passage during
playback
Press and hold 4or ¢button (4or ¢
SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING button on the remote
control) and released it when the desired passage
is located for CD.
Programming tracks
Programming tracks of a disc is possible when
playback is stopped. Up to 60 tracks can be stored
in the memory in any order.
1In stop mode, press program button on the
unit (PROGRAM button on the remote control)
to enter program setting.
The icon “PROGRAM” and “– – P–01” will
appear on the display. “– –” indicates track
number of the CD and “P–01” indicates pro-
gram number.
2Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to select the desired track.
The digit buttons (0~9) on the remote control
can also be used to select tracks.
The icon “PROGRAM” and program number
will start flashing.
3Press program button on the unit ( PROGRAM
button on the remote control) to store the se-
lected track.
The track number returns to “– –” and the next
program number will appear on the display.
4Repeat steps 2to 3to select and store other
desired tracks in this way.
The icon “PROGRAM” will appear on the dis-
play and“FULL” will start flashing if you attempt
to program more than 60 tracks.
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Press program button on the unit ( PROGRAM
button on the remote control) in stop mode to
review the program sequence.
5Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to play the programmed
tracks.
If you press repeat button on the unit (REPEAT
button on the remote control) during pro-
grammed playback, the current track or all pro-
grammed tracks will be played repeatedly.
The icon “REPEAT” or “REPEAT ALL” and the
icon “PROGRAM” will appear on the display.
6Press 7button (STOP 7button on the remote
control) once to stop program playback or twice
to clear the program.
The icon“PROGRAM” will disappear from the
display.
Notes:
•“P”represents PROGRAM.
•The program is automatically cleared as soon as the
CD door is opened.
•The function of program setting is disabling in PLAY/
PAUSE mode.
Random
You can play all the tracks in random order.
1During playing, pause or stop mode, press
RANDOM button on the remote control to
enable random play mode.
The icon “RANDOM” will appear on the dis-
play.
2To exit random mode, press RANDOM button
again. The icon “RANDOM” will disappear
from the display.
Note:
If the program function enabled or the repeat function
is set on, will disable the random play mode.
Repeat
You can play the current track or the whole disc
repeatedly.
To repeat all the tracks
Press repeat button on the unit (REPEAT button
on the remote control) once in play or pause mode.
The icon “REPEAT ALL” will appear on the dis-
play.
•All tracks/files will be repeated continuously.
•To cancel repeat play, repress repeat button
on the unit (REPEAT button on the remote con-
trol) twice.
To repeat a single track
Press repeat button on the unit (REPEAT button
on the remote control) twice in play or pause
mode.
The icon “REPEAT” will appear on the display.
•To cancel repeat play, repress repeat button
on the unit (REPEAT button on the remote con-
trol) once.
Intro scan
This function let you listen to the first 10 seconds
of each track throughout the disc.
Press INTRO button on the remote control to start
scanning, and the icon “INTRO” will appear on
the display.
To stop the intro scan
Press INTRO button on the remote control again.
The unit enters normal play mode and starts play-
ing from where you stop the scanning.
Using the RDS/display/demo but-
ton
Pressing RDS/display/demo button on the unit
(RDS/DISPLAY on the remote control) shows
various display information of the disc, such as
time information of the current track or a whole
disc, program number during program play and
etc.
Using the CD
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Using the radio
Tuning in radio stations
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select the
desired waveband: FM or AM.
2Press and hold 4or ¢button (4or ¢
SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING button on the remote
control).
Repeat this procedure until the desired station
is reached.
To tune to a weak station briefly press 4or
¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/SKIP/TUN-
ING button on the remote control) repeatedly
until the display shows the desired frequency
or when the best reception has been obtained.
Storing preset
You can store up to 20 for FM and 20 for AM radio
stations in the memory. When a preset radio sta-
tions selected.The preset number appears on the
display.
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select the
desired waveband: FM or AM.
2Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to tune to the desired frequency.
3Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) so that “– –” will start flash-
ing.
4If you wish to store the radio station to another
preset number, p.call + button (P. CALL + but-
ton on the remote control) or p.call – button (P.
CALL – button on the remote control) to se-
lect the desired preset number.
5Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) again to store the radio
station.
Repeat steps 2to 5to store other preset ra-
dio stations.
Note:
During program, if no button is press within 20 sec-
onds, the system will exit program mode automatically.
Tuning to a preset radio station
Press p.call + button (P. CALL + button on the
remote control) or p.call – button (P. CALL – but-
ton on the remote control) or digit buttons (0~9)
on the remote control to select the desired pre-
set number.
•The preset number and radio frequency will
appear on the display.
STEREO/MONO
Press the STEREO/MONO button on the remote
control to select mono or stereo mode.
•When stereo mode is selected, the icon “STE-
REO” will appear on the display (if current sta-
tion is FM stereo).
Note:
You are able to select stereo or mono mode in FM band
only.
Using RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS is a system that transmits useful informa-
tion (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts
along with the broadcast signal.Tuners and receiv-
ers designed for RDS reception can extract the
information from the broadcast signal for use with
various functions, such as automatic display of the
station name.
RDS functions:
PTY (ProgramTYpe Identification) Search
Automatically tunes to a station that is currently
broadcasting the specified program type (genre).
PS (Program Service Name) Display:
Automatically displays the station name transmit-
ted by the RDS station.
RadioText function:
Displays the radio text data transmitted by some
RDS stations when you press RDS/display/demo
button on the unit (RDS/DISPLAY button on the
remote control). There is “NO TEXT” display if no
text data is transmitted.
•The icon “R·D·S” appears on the display when
an RDS broadcast (signal) is received.
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Note:
Some functions and function names may differ certain
countries and areas.
Using the RDS/display/demo but-
ton
While receiving a RDS station, pressing RDS/ dis-
play/demo button on the unit (RDS/DISPLAY but-
ton on the remote control) changes the contents
of the display.
Every time the button is pressed, the display
changes in a following order :
PS (Program Service name) display
↓
PTY (ProgramTYpe) display
↓
RT (Radio Text) display
↓
Frequency display and preset number display
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY
search)
This function lets you set the tuner to automati-
cally search for stations which are currently broad-
casting the type of program (genre) you want to
listen to.
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select FM.
2Press PTY button on the remote control.
If the current station is with RDS, the program
type of the station is displayed.
3Press PTY button on the remote control to
select your desired program type.
Program type table
Program Type Name Display
News NEWS
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Sport SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Varied Speech VARIED
Pop Music POP M
Rock Music ROCK M
Easy Music EASY M
Light Classical Music LIGHT M
Serious Classical Music CLASSICS
Other Music OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
Children’s Program CHILDREN
Social Affairs SOCIAL
Religion RELIGION
Phone In PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
4Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to start searching.
Notes:
•Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more
than 1 minute to complete the search.
•If the desired program type cannot be found, “NO
MATCH” is displayed, then after several seconds
the display returns to the original display.
Using the radio
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Using the cassette
Playing a cassette tape
1Press TAPE button toTAPE.
2Press the area marked push open to open the
cassette compartment door.
3Insert cassette tape into the compartment with
the open edge facing down.
4Close the door securely.
5Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to move tape to the desired starting point.
6Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to begin playing the tape.
7Press volume buttons (VOLUME UP or
DOWN button on the remote control) and press
EQ/X-bass button (EQ/X-BASS on the remote
control) to desired listening level.
Recording on a cassette tape
You can record from the radio or the CD player.
For best recording, use a normal bias tape (Type 1
only).
Recording from the radio
1Insert a cassette tape into the tape compart-
ment and close door.
2Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to TUNER and
select a radio station.
3Press rec button (REC button on the remote
control) to set the unit into recording standby
mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
4Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to begin recording.
5Press 7button (STOP 7button on the remote
control) to end recording.
Radio recording tip
•To temporarily pause the recording, press rec
button (REC button on the remote control).
Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to resume recording.
Recording from a CD
1Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2Press CD button to CD.
3Insert a disc and make sure that the unit is in
stop mode.
4Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to select the first track you want to record.
5Press rec button (REC button on the remote
control) to set the unit into recording standby
mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
6Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to begin recording.
The icon “SYNC” appears on the display.
Press rec button (REC button on the remote
control) to interrupt recording. Press 6but-
ton (6PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote
control) to resume recording.
7Press 7button (STOP 7button on the remote
control) to end recording.
Notes:
•To ensure good system performance, wait until the
unit completely reads the disc before recording.
•During recording, it is not possible to listen to an-
other source.
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Program recording from a CD
Desired CD tracks can be programmed in the de-
sired sequence and recorded onto a tape.
1Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2Press CD button to CD.
3Insert a disc and make sure that the unit is in
stop mode.
4Program the desired sequence of CD tracks.
See page 9 and 10 for programming proce-
dure.
5Press rec button (REC button on the remote
control) to set the unit into recording standby
mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
6Press 6button (6PLAY/PAUSE button on
the remote control) to begin recording.
The icon “SYNC” appears on the display.
7Press 7button (STOP 7button on the remote
control) to end recording.
Clock/timer operation
View clock
The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby
mode.
To view the clock in any source mode (CD, TUNER
or TAPE), press timer set button (TIMER SET
button on the remote control). The clock will be
displayed.
If the clock has not been set,“0:00” will start flash-
ing.
Clock setting
Before carrying out the clock setting, ensure
that the system is in standby mode.
1Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) to enter the hour setting
mode.
The hour indication will start flashing.
2Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to set the hours.
3Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) to enter the minute set-
ting mode.
The minute indication will start flashing.
4Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to set the minutes.
5Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) to store the setting.
The clock will start working.
To exit without storing the setting, turn on the
system.
Notes:
•The clock setting will be erased when the power
cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred.
•The clock can be set in either 12 or 24-hour mode.
To change the mode :When the system is in standby
mode, press program button while pressing 7
button.
Using the cassette
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Timer setting
The system can switch on to CD, TUNER orTAPE
mode automatically at a preset time, serving as
an alarm to wake you up.
The timer recording of radio programs onto a cas-
sette tape is also possible.
Important!
Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock
is set correctly.
When setting the timer (playback or record-
ing) for TUNER, be sure to select the station
you wish to tune in beforehand.
1Turn the system on.
2Press timer set button (TIMER SET button on
the remote control) twice to enter timer set-
ting mode.
The icon“TIMER ON” will start flashing on the
display.
3Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
The hour indication will start flashing.
4Set the time to start playback.
Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to set timer start hours and press program
button (PROGRAM button on the remote con-
trol) to store the setting.
Repeat the same procedure to set the minutes.
5Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
The icon “TIMER OFF” will start flashing.
6Repeat the step 3and 4to set the time to
stop the timer (off time).
7Press timer set button (TIMER SET button on
the remote control).
The icon “TIMER” will flash and the source
display will appear.
8Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
9Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to select the desired source and press pro-
gram button (PROGRAM button on the remote
control) to store the setting.
The source switches as follows :
“CD” →“TUNER” →“TAPE” →“REC TU”
(recording tuner)
0Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
The icon “TIMER” will flash and the volume
display will appear.
!Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
@Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control)
to set volume level and press program button
(PROGRAM button on the remote control) to
store the setting.
#Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
$Press timer on/off button (TIMER ON/OFF
button on the remote control) to activate timer
mode.
The icon “TIMER” changes from flashing to
steadily lit.
The timer is now set.
%Switch the system to standby mode.
When reached the preset timer, the selected
source will play or switch to standby mode if
the timer has been activated.
Clock/timer operation
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To activate / deactivate the timer
Press timer on/off button (TIMER ON/OFF but-
ton on the remote control). If activated, the icon
“TIMER” will appear on the display.
Notes:
•The timer on will not be activated if the starting and
stopping time are the same.
•If the selected source (“CD”, “TAPE” or “RECTU”)
is not available when preset timer is reached,TUNER
will be selected automatically.
•During timer setting, if no button is press within 7
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
Sleep timer setting
If the sleep timer is activated, the system will
switch to standby mode after the selected time
has expired.
Each press of the SLEEP button on the remote
control decreases the timer period by 10 minutes.
The sleep timer can be set up to 90 minutes.
The display will change to sleep time display and
change as follows:
90 min - 80 min -70 min - 60 min - 50 min - 40 min
- 30 min - 20 min - 10 min - OFF - 90 min - 80 min...
The icon “SLEEP” will appear on the display.
While sleep mode is in active:
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP button on the remote control or press
the button to turn the power off.
Note:
If timer off and the sleep off are all activated, the sys-
tem will switch to standby mode by the earlier timer
set.
General information
Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet
•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution con-
taining alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
Cleaning discs
•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center
out. Do not wipe in circular motion.
•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analogue records.
Cleaning the heads and tape path
•To ensure good recording and playback qual-
ity, clean the heads, the capstans and pres-
sure rollers after every 50 hours of tape opera-
tion.
•Use a cotton swab slight moistened with clean-
ing fluid.
•You also can clean the heads by playing a clean-
ing tape once.
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 and re-
start the operation after the condensation has dried
up.
Be specially cautious against condensation in the
following circumstances:
When this unit is carried from one place to an-
other across a large difference in temperature,
when the humidity in the room where this unit is
installed increases, etc.
Warning notice
In most cases it is an infringement of copyright to
make copies of tapes or discs without the per-
mission of the copyright owners. Anyone wishing
to copy commercially available tapes or disc should
contact the mechanical copyright protection soci-
ety limited or the performing rights society lim-
ited.
Clock/timer operation
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In case of difficulty
Resetting the Microcomputer
The microcomputer may malfunction (unit can-
not be operated, or shows an erroneous dis-
play) if the power cord is unplugged while the
power is ON, or due to some other external
factor. If this happens, execute the following
procedure to reset the microcomputer and re-
turn the unit to its normal operating condition.
When the power is on and TUNER input is
selected, press and hold down the 7button
for more than 2 seconds.
•Please note that resetting the microcomputer
will clear the contents of the memory and
return the unit to the state it was in when it
left the factory.
Check that following guide for problem resolution.
General
No sound.
\Plug in AC cord securely.
\Set the VOLUME control to proper
sound level.
\Make sure the source is set to the
source you wish to operate.
\Pull out the headphones plug from the
headphones jack.
The left and right sound outputs are reverse.
\Check the speaker connections and
location.
The system displays features automatically.
\Switch off the demo operation.
CD player operation
“NO DISC” is displayed.
\Insert a disc correctly (label side up).
\Clean the disc.
\Use a new or readable disc.
\Wait until the moisture condensation
at the lens has cleared.
\Plug in AC cord securely.
Radio reception
Noise in radio.
\Tune to a correct frequency.
\Adjust the direction of the FM antenna.
\AM antenna is built in; rotate the sys-
tem to face a new direction.
\Increase the distance between the sys-
tem and TV or VCR.
Cassette deck operation
Cannot record.
\Replace the tape or cover tabs with
adhesive tape.
\Clean the head.
\Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
\Do not use a cassette with more than
90-minute recording time, for the tape
used in such a cassette is very thin and
tends to cause problem such as en-
tanglement around the pinch roller or
could be easily cut off.
Timer / Clock
The timer is not working.
\Set the correct clock.
\Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
switch on the timer.
\Switch the system to standby mode.
The timer/clock is erased.
\Power has been interrupted or power
cord has been disconnected. Set it
again.
Remote control
Does not function properly.
\Replace the batteries.
\Remove the obstacles.
\Move closer to the system when us-
ing the remote control and make sure
that you are pointing at unit’s remote
sensor.
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Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
Rate output power
.......5 W + 5 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 4 Ω)
Tuner section
FM tuner section
Tuning frequency range
................................. 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning frequency range
................................. 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
CD player section
Laser .............................. Semiconductor laser
Over sampling ........................8 fs (352.8 kHz)
Laser wave length .................... 760 ~ 800 nm
Laser power class ...................... Class 1 (IEC)
D/A conversion ........................................ 1 Bit
Cassette deck section
Track .........................4-track, 2-channel stereo
General
Power consumption ............................... 25 W
Dimensions ................ W : 145mm (5-11/16”)
.............................. H : 210 mm (8-1/4”)
.............................. D : 227 mm (8-15/16”)
Weight (net) .............................. 2.7 kg (6.0 lb)
Speakers
Enclosure .............................. Bass-reflex type
Speaker configuration
Woofer ........................100 mm, cone type
Impedance ................................................ 4 Ω
Maximum input level ...............................10 W
Dimensions .................. W : 130 mm (5-1/8”)
................................ H : 208 mm (8-3/16”)
................................ D : 161 mm (6-5/16”)
Weight (net) ................ 1.2 kg (2.7 lb) (1 piece)
Notes:
•KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advance-
ments in development. For this reason specifica-
tions may be changed without notice.
•Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at ex-
tremely cold locations (where water freezes).
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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Précautions de sécurité
Marque d’un produit Laser
Cette étiquette signale que l’appareil appartient à la Classe
1. Cela signifie qu’il n’existe aucun risque de rayonnement
dangereux à l’extérieur de l’appareil.
Emplacement: Dessous
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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Déballage
Déballez soigneusement l’appareil et assurez-vous
que tous les accessoires ci-dessous sont présents.
Couvre-borne d’antenne.............................. (1)
Vis pour le couvre-borne d’antenne ............ (1)
Antenne cadre AM ......................................(1)
Télécommande ............................................ (1)
Piles(R6/AA) ................................................(2)
Si un quelconque des accessoires est manquant,
ou encore si l’appareil est endommagé ou ne
fonctionne pas, prévenez immédiatement le
revendeur. Si l’appareil vous a été livré directement,
faites des réserves auprès du transporteur.
KENWOOD vous suggère de conserver l’emballage
d’origine de manière que vous puissiez
ultérieurement réexpédier l’appareil sans risque.
Gardez ce manuel pour une référence future.
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