Kenwood HM-337 User manual

HM-337
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5467-18 01 C (E, M, X) 0312
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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.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN-
TENDED 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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
* AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switches on the bot-
tom are set to the voltage that prevails in the
area to which the unit is shipped. Before
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet,
make sure that the setting positions of these
switches match your line voltage. If not, they
must be set to your voltage in accordance with
the following direction.
Note: Our warranty does not cover damage
caused by excessive line voltage due to im-
proper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Australia ....................................... AC 240 V only
Europe .......................................... AC 230 V only
Other countries ......... AC 110 - 120 / 220 - 240 V
switchable*
AC voltage
selector
switches
Except for the Europe and Australia
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Before applying power
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(R03/AAA) ..................................... (2)
AC plug adapter* ......................................... (1)
* Except for the Europe and Australia
Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to
the shape of the wall outlet.
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
directly, notify your shipper immediately.
KENWOOD 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.
Discs for playback
This system can playback all digital audio CD,
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs
and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable(CDRW)
discs.This system can also playback CD-DA format
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.
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully
to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ................................ 2
Safety precautions ................................. 2
Unpacking ................................................... 3
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 radio ................................................ 11
Tu ning in radio stations .............................. 11
Storing preset ............................................ 11
Tuning to a preset radio station .................. 11
Using RDS (Radio Data System)
(For the Europe only) .............................11
Using the RDS DISPLAY button
(For the Europe only) ............................ 12
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search)
(For the Europe only) ............................ 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 ............................................. 14
To activate/deactivate the timer ................ 15
Sleep timer setting .................................... 15
General information ........................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................. 16
In case of difficulty ......................................... 17
Specifications ................................................. 18
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
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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Before applying power
Preparing the remote control
Insert batteries type R03/LR03 (“AAA” 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
radiation onto the top of the unit.
•Leave some space around the unit (from the
largest outside dimension including
projection) equal to or greater than, shown
below.
Top panel : 50 cm
Back panel : 10 cm
Channel space switching
(except for the Europe and Australia)
The space between radio channels has been
set to the one that prevails in the area to which
the system is shipped. However, if the current
channel space setting does not match the
setting in the area where the system is to be
used, for instance when you move from area 1
or area 2 shown in the following table or vice
versa, proper reception of AM/FM broadcasts
cannot be expected. In this case, change the
channel space setting for each AM and FM
broadcast in accordance with your area by
referring to the following table.
When the system is on, press TUNER/band
button to select TUNER mode and waveband
of which you wish to set the channel space.
Then, while pressing 6button, press 4
button to switch the channel space.
Area CHANNEL
Space frequency
1
2
U.S.A., Canada and South
American countries
Other countries
FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz
1 2 3
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
– VOLUME +
PLAY/PAUSE STOP
– SEARCH/TUNING +
– P.CALL + REPEAT
PROGRAM
RANDOM
INTROSLEEPSTEREO/MONO
PTY RDS
DISPLAY
EQ/X-BASS
MUTE
CD TUNER/BANDTAPE
REC
/DEMO
SET TIMER ON/OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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1POWER button
To turn the system on or to standby mode.
2Input selector buttons
CD button to select CD input or turn the system
on to CD input.
TAPE 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.
3Operation buttons
PLAY/PAUSE 6button to start or interrupt
playback for CD.
To start playback for TAPE.
STOP 7button to stop playback for CD orTAPE.
To stop program for CD.
SEARCH/TUNING +/–¢/ 4buttons to
search forward/backward to next/previous track
for CD or TAPE; to skip tracks for CD; to tune
to higher/lower radio frequency or search radio
stations forTUNER; to set the hour and minutes
for clock; to set timer function for timer.
P.CALL +/–5/∞buttons to select a preset ra-
dio stations for TUNER.
REC/DEMO button to record from TUNER or
CD to a cassette tape; to activate/deactivate
the demonstration in STANDBY or power on
mode.
4RDS DISPLAY button (the Europe only)
To change the display for RDS; to view the
current status of the system.
DISPLAY button (except for the Europe)
To view the current status of the system.
5PTY button to carry out PTY search. (the Europe
only)
6STEREO/MONO buttons
To switch between stereo mode and mono
mode (on FM band only) for TUNER.
7Clock 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.
8MUTE button
To interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
9PROGRAM button
To program disc tracks for CD; to program
preset radio stations for TUNER. To set or reset
clock for clock. To set or reset timer for timer.
0REPEAT button
To repeat one track or all tracks for CD.
!RANDOM button
To carry out random playback for CD.
@SLEEP button
To select the sleep time.
#INTRO button
To play first several seconds for each track of
CD.
$EQ/X-BASS button
To select the desired sound effect: POP,
CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/
off X-BASS mode.
%VOLUME +/–buttons
To increase or decrease the volume.
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Names and functions of parts
Main unit
TIMER ON OFF TOTAL REMAIN INTRO SLEEP REC.
PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT ALL ONE
SYNC
STEREO
R D S
POP
CLASSIC
ROCK JAZZ
X-BASS
The Europe only
1
2
3
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PROGRAM
icon
RANDOM
icon
TIMER icons
CD time display
icons
REPEAT mode
icon
INTRO
icon
SLEEP
icon
REC
icon
RDS icon (the
Europe only)
Frequency display
Preset channel display
Playback time display etc.
STEREO
icon
Sound effect
icons X-BASS
icon
Play icon
SYNC icon
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Names and functions of parts
1CD compartment
2phones jack
3EQ/X-bass button
To select the desired sound effect: POP,
CLASSIC, 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
preset radio stations forTUNER. 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.
7push open button
To open the CD compartment.
8button
To turn the system on or to standby mode.
standby indicator
9rec button
To record fromTUNER or CD to a cassette tape.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration in
STANDBY or power on mode.
0timer on/off button
To switch the timer on/off.
!timer set button
To view the clock or set the clock.
@RDS/display button (the Europe only)
To view RDS information.
To view the current status of the system.
display button (except for the Europe only)
To view the current status of the system.
#Remote sensor
$search +/–¢/ 4buttons
To search forward/backward to next/previous
track for CD or TAPE; to skip tracks for CD; 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 program 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 in TUNER 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.
™push open button
To open the cassette tape compartment.
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.
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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 rec button (REC/DEMO button
on the remote control) for more than 0.8
seconds during demonstration.
To activate the demonstration
•After turning the power on, press and hold rec
button (REC/DEMO button on the remote
control) for more than 0.8 seconds.
Note:
The demonstration operates automatically when a
power failure has occurred, or the plug of the power
cable has been pulled out while the power was on.
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 and 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 or button on the unit or POWER button
on the remote control.
Volume control
Press volume ∧∧
∧∧
∧button on the unit (VOLUME +
button on the remote control) to increase or press
volume ∨∨
∨∨
∨button on the unit (VOLUME – button
on the remote control) to decrease the volume
level.
"vol XX" will be displayed. "vol XX" denotes the
volume level.
The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps from
minimum to maximum.
Basic function
To switch off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE button on the remote control.
Playback will continue without sound only system
speaker output and the icon "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
equalizer settings, providing the best music
reproduction.
Press EQ/X-BASS button
To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLASSIC,
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
disappear on the display and the icon "X-BASS"
will disappear.
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not
included), 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.
2Press push open button to open the CD door.
3Place a CD 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 CD, press push open button,
grasp the CD 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 CD or
the CD is unreadable, the message "NO DISC" will
be shown.
Playing a CD
1Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to start
playback.
The track number and elapsed playing time of
the current track appear on the display.
To interrupt playback, press 6PLAY/PAUSE
button.
The playing time will start flashing.
To resume playback press 6PLAY/PAUSE
button again.
2To stop playback, press 7STOP button.
Selecting a desired track/passage
To select a desired track
Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
TUNING button on the remote control) repeatedly
until the desired track appears on the display.
•If playback is stopped, press 6PLAY/PAUSE
button to start playback.
To search for a particular passage during
playback
Press and hold 4or ¢button (4or ¢
SEARCH/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
program number.
2Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
TUNING button on the remote control) to
select the desired track.
The icon "PROGRAM" and program number will
start flashing.
3Press program button on the unit ( PROGRAM
button on the remote control) to store the
selected track.
4Repeat steps 2and 3to select and store other
desired tracks in this way.
The icon "PROGRAM" will appear on the display
and "FULL" will start flashing if you attempt to
program more than 60 tracks.
Press program button on the unit ( PROGRAM
button on the remote control) in stop mode to
review the program sequence.
5Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to play the
programmed tracks.
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If you press repeat button on the unit (REPEAT
button on the remote control) during
programmed playback, the current track or all
programmed tracks will be played repeatedly.
The icon "REPEAT ONE" or "REPEAT ALL" and
the icon "PROGRAM" will appear on the display.
6Press 7STOP button 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 compartment 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 display.
2To exit random mode, press RANDOM button
again. The icon "RANDOM" will disappear from
the display.
Note:
If the program function enabled, and 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 (REPEAT button on the
remote control) once in play or pause mode, the
icon "REPEAT ALL" will appear on the display.
•All tracks will be repeated continuously.
•To cancel repeat play, repress repeat button
(REPEAT button on the remote control) twice.
To repeat a single track
Press REPEAT button twice in play or pause mode,
the icon "REPEAT ONE" will appear on the display.
•To cancel repeat play, repress repeat button
(REPEAT button on the remote control) 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
playing from where you stop the scanning.
Using the CD
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6Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) again to store the radio
station.
Repeat steps 3to 6to store other preset radio
stations.
Note:
During program, if no button is press within 20 seconds,
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 – button
on the remote control) to select the desired preset
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 stereo or mono mode.
•When stereo mode is selected, the icon
"STEREO" will appear on the display (if current
station is FM stereo).
Note:
You are able to select stereo or mono mode in FM band
only.
Using RDS (Radio Data System)
(For the Europe only)
RDS is a system that transmits useful information
(in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along
with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers
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 (Program TYpe 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
transmitted by the RDS station.
Using the radio
Tuning in radio stations
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select TUNER
mode.
The current radio frequency will be displayed.
2Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select the
desired waveband: FM or AM.
3Press and hold 4or ¢button (4or ¢
SEARCH/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/TUNING
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
stations selected, the preset number appears on
the display.
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select TUNER
mode.
2Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select the
desired waveband: FM or AM.
3Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
TUNING button on the remote control) to tune
to the desired frequency.
4Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) so that “– –” will start
flashing.
5If you wish to store the radio station to another
preset number, p.call + button (P. C A LL +
button on the remote control) or p.call – button
(P. CALL – button on the remote control) to
select the desired preset number.
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Using the radio
Radio Text function:
Displays the radio text data transmitted by some
RDS stations when you press the RDS DISPLAY
button. 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.
Note:
Some functions and function names may differ certain
countries and areas.
Using the RDS DISPLAY button
(For the Europe only)
While receiving a RDS station, pressing the RDS/
display button (RDS DISPLAY button on the
remote control) changes the contents of the
display.
•PS (Program Service name) display:
The station name such as BBC is displayed
automatically when an RDS station is received.
If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.
•RT (Radio Text) display:
Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast
scrolls across the display. “NO TEXT” or “RT -
---” is displayed if the current RDS station does
not provide any RT data.
•Frequency display:
Displays the frequency of the current station.
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY
search) (For the Europe only)
This function lets you set the tuner to automatically
search for stations which are currently
broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want
to listen to.
1Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to TUNER mode.
2Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND
button on the remote control) to select FM.
3Press PTY button on the remote control.
If the current station is with RDS, the program
type of the station is displayed.
4Press 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
5Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
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.
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Playing a cassette tape
1Press TAPE button to TAPE.
2Press push open button to open the cassette
compartment door.
3Insert cassette tape into the compartment with
the open edge facing down and the full reel on
the left.
4Close the door securely.
5Press 4or ¢button to move tape to the
desired starting point.
6Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
playing the tape.
7Press volume buttons (VOLUME + or –button
on the remote control) and 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 normal bias tape (Type 1
only).
Recording from the radio
1Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck 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/DEMO button on the
remote control) to set the unit into recording
standby mode.
“REC “ and the icon “REC.” appears on the
display.
4Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
recording.
5Press 7STOP button to end recording.
6To turn off radio, press TAPE button to TAPE.
Using the cassette
Radio recording tip
•To temporarily pause the recording, press rec
button (REC/DEMO button on the remote
control). Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to
resume recording.
Recording from a CD
1Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2Press CD button to CD.
3Insert a CD and select the first track you want
to record.
4Press rec button (REC/DEMO button on the
remote control) to set the unit into recording
standby mode.
“REC “ and the icon “REC.” appears on the
display.
5Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
recording.
The icon “REC.” and the icon“SYNC” will
appear on the display.
The track you have selected in the step 3 will
be played from the beginning.
6Press rec button (REC/DEMO button on the
remote control) to interrupt or edit recording.
Press 6PLAY/PAUSE button to resume
recording.
7Press 7STOP button to end recording.
Notes:
•During recording, it is not possible to listen to
another source.
•You can program tracks and record onto a cassette
tape. If you wish to record only one track, program
that track first, and then record it. (See page 9)
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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
cassette tape is also possible.
Important!
Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock
is set correctly.
When setting the timer (playback or recording)
for TUNER, be sure to select the station you
wish to tune in beforehand.
1Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control) to TIMER setting mode.
The icon “TIMER ON” will start flashing on the
display.
2Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
The hour indication will start flashing.
3Set the time to start playback.
Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
TUNING button on the remote control) to set
timer start hours and press program button
(PROGRAM button on the remote control) to
store the setting.
Repeat the same procedure to set the minutes.
4Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
The icon “TIMER OFF” will start flashing.
5Repeat the step 2 and 3 to set the time to stop
the timer (off time).
6Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
The icon “TIMER” will flash and the source
display will appear.
7Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
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
flashing.
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/
TUNING button on the remote control) to set
the hours.
3Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control) to enter the minute setting
mode.
The minute indication will start flashing.
4Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
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 TUNER/band button while pressing
6PLAY/PAUSE button.
Clock/timer operation
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8Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
TUNING button on the remote control) to
select the desired source and press program
button (PROGRAM button on the remote
control) to store the setting.
The source switches as follows :
“CD” →“TUNER” →“TAPE” →“REC TU”
(recording tuner)
9Press timer set button (TIMER SET button
on the remote control).
The icon “TIMER” will flash and the volume
display will appear.
0Press program button (PROGRAM button on
the remote control).
!Press 4or ¢button (4or ¢SEARCH/
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
To activate / deactivate the timer
•Press timer on/off button (TIMER ON/OFF
button on the remote control). If activated, the
icon “TIMER” will appear on the display.
Notes:
•The timer off will not be activated if the starting and
stopping time are the same.
•If the selected source (“CD”, “TAPE” or “REC TU”)
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...
"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 system
will switch to standby mode by the earlier timer set.
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General information
Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet
•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing 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 quality,
clean the heads, the capstan and pressure
roller after every 50 hours of tape operation.
•Use a cotton swab slight moistened with
cleaning fluid.
•You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning 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 restart
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 another
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
permission of the copyright owners. Anyone
wishing to copy commercially available tapes or
disc should contact the mechanical copyright
protection society limited or the performing rights
society limited.
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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
return the unit to its normal operating condition.
Plug in the AC power cord to the wall outlet,
and within 5 seconds, press and hold down
the 7button and press CD button.
•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
system to face a new direction.
\Increase the distance between the
system 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.
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 using
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)
X-BASS ...................................... +7 dB (60 Hz)
Tuner section
FM tuner section
Tuning frequency range
................................. 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning frequency range
(For the Europe and Australia)
................................. 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
(For other countries)
..................................530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
CD player section
Laser .............................. Semiconductor laser
Over sampling ......................... 8 fs (352.8 Hz)
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 ................................ 5 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
advancements in development. For this reason
specifications may be changed without notice.
•Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at
extremely cold locations (where water freezes).
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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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