Kenwood HM-438USB User manual

B60-5643-08 00 C (E, X) KW 0602
HM-438USB
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to
ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only
Europe .............................................................. AC 230 V only
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The marking of products using lasers
The marking this product has been classified as
Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazard-
ous radiation outside the product.
Location: Bottom
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
¤Caution : Read this page carefully to
ensure safe operation.
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. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Attachments – Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
3. Water and Moisture – This product shall not be
exposed to dripping and splashing – for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the
like. Do not place an object containing liquid, such as a
flower vase, on the appliance.
4. Accessories – Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
5. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’
S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUI-
LATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVIC-
ING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE AC-
COMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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6. Power Sources – This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
7. CAUTION –Polarization – This product may
be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
8. Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
9. Lightning – For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
10.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
11.Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
12.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
13.Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
g) If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected.
14.
Replacement Parts – When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
15.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
16.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
17.Heat – This product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products that produce heat. Do not place a
flaming object, such as a candle or lantern, or near the
product.
18.Power Lines – An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
19.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
I
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
Notes:
1. Item 7 is not required except for grounded or
polarized equipment.
2. Item 19 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
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Before applying power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked ¤carefully to
ensure safe operation.
¤Before applying power..............................2
¤Safety precautions ...............................................................2
¤IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........2
Unpacking ....................................................................................... 4
Connections ...................................................................................5
Preparing the remote control unit ...................................5
About MP3 and WMA .....................................6
About USB device ...........................................7
Description of the button name in this
manual.........................................................7
Names and functions of parts .......................8
Basic function ...............................................10
Demonstration mode............................................................ 10
Switching the system on..................................................... 10
Switching the system to standby mode.................... 10
Volume control .......................................................................... 10
Sound control............................................................................. 10
Headphones................................................................................ 10
Using the CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/
USB device.................................................11
Preparation................................................................................... 11
Playing a disc/USB device................................................... 11
Selecting a desired track/passage................................. 11
Selecting a desired album/file
(For audio file only) ......................................................... 12
Programming tracks ............................................................... 12
Programming files (For audio file only) ...................... 13
Random play ............................................................................... 13
Repeat play .................................................................................. 13
Intro scan....................................................................................... 14
Changing the display of the disc/
USB device information ............................................... 14
Using the radio .............................................15
Tuning in radio stations........................................................ 15
Storing preset ............................................................................. 15
Tuning to a preset radio station...................................... 15
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ...................................... 15
Changing the RDS display information...................... 16
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search)........................ 16
Using the cassette ........................................17
Playing a cassette tape ......................................................... 17
Recording on a cassette tape........................................... 17
Clock/timer operation..................................19
View clock ..................................................................................... 19
Clock setting................................................................................ 19
Timer setting ............................................................................... 19
To activate / deactivate the timer.................................. 20
Sleep timer setting..................................................................20
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
with a built-in button battery.............................................(1)
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.
General information.....................................21
Maintenance ............................................................................... 21
In case of difficulty........................................22
Specifications................................................23
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Preparing the remote control unit
Pull the battery sheet out from the
remote control unit to the direction of
the arrow.
Operation
When the power cord is plugged in, standby
indicator is lit. The power turns ON by pressing
POWER button on the remote control unit pointing
at the remote sensor. When the power comes on,
press the button you want to operate.
⁄
• The supplied battery may have shorter live than ordinary
battery due to use during operation checks.
• When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than
before, replace the battery with a new one.
• 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.
Changing the battery of the remote control
unit
Use a commercially available button battery
(CR2025).
1Insert something narrow
like a paperclip into the
hole 1and pull out the
battery tray.
2Replace the old battery
with a new one.
Before applying power
CR2025(+side)
Connections
Connecting the AM antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, and then connect it to
AM ANT terminal on the back.
Place the antenna where AM broadcast can be
received.
Speakers connection
1Connect the right speaker to terminal marked
“R”, with the red wire to + and the black wire to
–.
2Connect 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.
1 2 3
For the FM antenna : Adjust the position of the FM
antenna for the best reception and fix it.
⁄
• 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 terminals.
• After the antennas are connected and placed, cover the
antenna terminal with the provided antenna terminal cover
and fix it with the provided screw.
¤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
¤CAUTION
Install the equipment so that the power outlet is easily
accessible and, in case of emergency, immediately unplug
the power cord from the power outlet.
The power in this equipment will not be completely cut
off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned
OFF.
¤CAUTION
Lithium battery.
Danger of Explosion if handled carelessly.
Replace the Battery with a similar type from the same
manufacturer. Return the old battery to the supplier.
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About MP3 and WMA
The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called
Audio file) and the media format has the following
limitation. The Audio file, which is not conforming to
the specification, may not play normally, or the file
and folder names may not display correctly.
Playable Audio file : MP3, WMA
⁄
• Attach the correct extension for the Audio file. (MP3: ".MP3",
WMA: ".WMA")
• Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file.
If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio
file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the
speaker.
• The files with copy protection cannot be played.
• Audio files cannot be played depending on the encoding
software setting, USB device type, and/or recording
conditions.
• The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of
compression format standard and additional specifications.
Playable MP3 file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file
• Transfer bit rate: 8/ 16/ 24/ 32/ 40/ 48/ 56/ 64/ 80/ 96/ 112/
128/ 144/ 160/ 192/ 224/ 256/ 320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 48/ 44.1/ 32/ 24/ 22.05/ 16/ 12/ 11.025/
8 kHz
Playable WMA file
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio 9
• Transfer bit rate: 32-192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 48/ 44.1/ 32 kHz
Playable storage media
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• USB device (USB version 1.1)
⁄
• CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing
software cannot be used.
• When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at
once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once".
• For details on the available USB devices, refer to <About USB
device> (page 7).
Playable CD-R/RW format
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
Playable file format of USB device
• For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to <About
USB device> (page 7).
The maximum number of characters for
display (CD-R/RW)
• File/Folder name: 128 characters
• MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property:
30 characters
⁄
• File/Folder name is the number of the characters including
the extensions.
• This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag:
version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3
Limitation of structure for the file and the
folder (CD-R/RW)
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of folders: 255 (including root folder)
• Maximum number of files per folder: 510 (including the
number of folders)
Playing order of the audio file
• Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You
can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a
folder and writing them by folder.
Example
CD
¡!
2
(1)
^: Folder
¡: Audio file
3
¡"
4
¡#
¡$
¡P
5¡%
Folder
Audio file
• Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play:
➡¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
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About USB device
Notes on use of the USB device
This unit can play audio files stored in the flash
memory and digital audio player that have a USB port
(these devices are referred to as USB devices in this
document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types and
usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices
• USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class.
• USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500
mA or less.
• Supported formats and USB device types : FAT 12/ 16/ 32
⁄
• USB Mass Storage Class : USB devices that the PC can
recognize as an external storage without using any special
driver or application software.
• Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device
conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
• Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal
playback or display of the audio file.
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above
specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on
the type or condition of the USB device.
Description of the button
name in this manual
Most of the functions are designed to be able to
operate from the remote control unit. Therefore, in
this manual, the button names are described using
the names on the remote control unit first, followed
by names on the main unit put in parenthesis.
Example:
VOLUME UP/DOWN (volume u/d) buttons
Button on the main unit
Button on the remote control unit
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Names and functions of parts
CD door
USB connector
Cassette tape door
Phones jack
Top view
Front view
Remote sensor
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Buttons both on the remote control unit and
the unit
œRDS (RDS/display) button
To change the display for RDS.
∑EQ (EQ/X-bass) button
To select the desired sound effect : POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ,
or FLAT (off ).
éREC (rec)button
To record from TUNER, CD or USB to a cassette tape.
®VOLUME UP/DOWN (volume u/d) buttons
To increase or decrease the volume.
†TIMER SET (timer set) button
To view the clock or set the clock.
¥TIMER ON/OFF (timer on/off) button
To switch the timer on/off.
üPOWER ( ) button
To switch the system on or to standby mode.
standby indicator (on the main unit only)
îDISPLAY (RDS/display)button
To view the current status of the system.
To change the time display for CD.
To change the information display for audio files.
øSource buttons
To select the source you wish, or to turn the system on to the
selected source.
…PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button
To start or interrupt playback for CD, USB and TAPE.
To start or interrupt recording.
åSEARCH/TUNING 4/¢(4/¢search
+/–) buttons
To search forward/backward to next/previous track for CD.
To skip tracks for CD.
To search forward/backward or to skip to the next/previous
files for audio files.
To fast forward 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.
ßSTOP 7(7) button
To stop playback for CD, USB and TAPE.
To stop program for CD and USB.
∂P.CALL/ALBUM UP/DOWN (p.call/album +/–)
buttons
To select a preset radio station for TUNER.
To select an album of audio files.
ƒPROGRAM (program) button
To program tracks/files for CD/USB.
To program preset radio stations for TUNER.
To set or reset clock.
To set or reset timer.
©REPEAT (repeat) button
To repeat one track/file or all tracks/files for CD and USB.
˙X-BASS (EQ/X-bass) button
To switch on/off bass enhancement.
Buttons only on the remote control unit
ΔPTY button
To carry out PTY search.
˚MUTE button
To interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
¬digit 0 – 9/A - Z buttons
To select a track/file number for CD/USB.
To select a preset radio station for TUNER.
To enter file names in file search mode for audio files.
÷FILE SEARCH button
To select a desired file in audio files.
Ω SLEEP button
To select the sleep time.
≈ENTER button
To confirm the selection in file search mode for auido files.
çSTEREO/MONO button
To switch between stereo mode and mono mode (on FM
band only) for TUNER.
√RANDOM button
To playback in random order for CD and USB.
∫INTRO button
To play first several seconds for each track/file of CD and USB.
Buttons only on the unit
ñ(demo) button
To activate/deactivate the demonstration in power on mode.
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). When the power cable is
plugged in and POWER ( ) button is pressed to turn
the system on for the first time, the demonstraton
automatically starts. 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 (demo) button on the unit for more
than 1 second during demonstration.
To activate the demonstration
After turning the power on, press (demo) button on
the unit for more than 1 second.
⁄
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 POWER ( ), CD (CD/USB), TUNER BAND
(TUNER band), USB (CD/USB) or TAPE (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 POWER ( ) button.
The clock is displayed.
Basic function
Volume control
Press VOLUME UP (volume u) button to increase,
or press VOLUME DOWN (volume d) to decrease
the volume level.
“VOL XX”is displayed.“VOL XX” denotes the volume
level.
To switch off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE button.
Playback continues without sound, and the icon
“MUTE” appears on the display.
⁄
• To restore the volume, press MUTE button again or adjust the
volume.
Sound control
The sound control system feature enables you to
enjoy special sound effects; preset equalizer settings
and bass enhancement, providing the best music
reproduction.
To switch on preset equalizer settings
Press EQ (EQ/X-bass) button to select the desired
sound effect: POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT
(off).
To switch on the bass enhancement
Press and hold X-BASS (EQ/X-bass) button until the
icon "X-BASS" appears on the display.
⁄
• To switch off X-BASS, press and hold X-BASS (EQ/X-bass)
button until the icon “X-BASS”disappears.
• EQ and X-BASS functions are not applied to the recording
sound.
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/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/USB device
Preparation
Loading a disc
1Press CD (CD/USB) button to select CD mode.
2Press the area marked [push open] on the top
cover to open the CD door.
3Place a disc into the tray with the label facing
up.
4Close the CD door.
For a normal CD, the total playtime and total
number of tracks will appear in the display.
For an MP3-CD and WMA-CD, the total album
number and total file number will appear on the
display.
⁄
• To remove the disc, press the area marked [push open], grasp
the disc by its edges, and carefully pull it out.
Inserting an USB device
1Press USB (CD/USB) button to select USB mode.
2Insert an USB device to the USB connector on
the front panel.
Playback automatically starts.
⁄
• To ensure good system performance; wait until the unit
completely reads the disc/USB device before proceeding.
• If the disc compartment is not loaded with a disc, “NO DISC” is
displayed. If the disc is unreadable,“NO PLAY" is displayed.
• If no USB device is inserted,“NO USB” is displayed. If the USB
device is unreadable,“NO DATA”is displayed.
• For audio files, reading time may exceed 10 seconds due
to the large number of songs compiled into one disc/USB
device.
• For audio files, “A”on the display represents ALBUM.
• For audio files, the total album number on the display
indicates the number of all the albums recorded in the disc/
USB device.
•
The icon “MP3” appears only when an MP3-file is played. It does
not appear when playing a WMA-file.
Playing a disc/USB device
Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to start
playback.
The track/file number and elapsed playing time of
the current track/file appear on the display.
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• To interrupt playback, press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button.
The playing time starts flashing.
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button
again.
• To stop playback, press STOP 7(7) button.
Selecting a desired track/passage
To select a desired track
Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/–) button repeatedly until the desired
track appears on the display.
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• If playback is stopped, press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button
to start playback.
• The digit buttons, 0–9 on the remote control unit 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 select track 120
(Audio file only) : 1, 2and 0
To search for a particular passage during
playback
Press and hold SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or
¢ search +/– ) button and released it when the
desired passage is located.
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Selecting a desired album/file (For
audio file only)
To select a desired album
Press P.CALL/ALBUM UP or DOWN (p.call/album
+or –) button until the desired album number
appears on the display.
“Axxx xxx” appears on the display.“Axxx” indicates
album number and “xxx” indicates the file number.
To select a desired file
Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢ search
+/– ) button repeatedly until the desired file from
the current album appears on the display.
“Axxx xxx” appears on the display.“Axxx” indicates
album number and “xxx” indicates the file number.
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• The digit buttons, 0–9 on the remote control unit can also be
used to select a file.
To search a desired file by file name
1In stop mode, press FILE SEARCH button.
The icon “FILE SEARCH”appears on the display.
2Press the digit buttons A–Z to input the first
character of the file name you wish to search.
3Press ENTER button.
“A”appears and flashes on the next of the first
character.
4Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter the characters
until the one before the last character.
5For the last character, press the digit buttons
A-Z to input.
6Press FILE SEARCH button.
“SEARCH” appears on the display.
7Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to start
playback.
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• If the unit finds an appropriate file, the file name will be
scrolled on the display.
• If there is no appropriate file,“NO FILE”is appeared.
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 (program)
button to enter program setting.
The icon “PROGRAM”and “– – P–01”appears on
the display. “– –” indicates track number and “P–01”
indicates program number.
The icon “PROGRAM”starts flashing.
2Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to select the desired track.
The program number starts flashing.
3Press PROGRAM (program) button to store the
selected track.
The track number returns to “– –” and the next
program number appears on the display.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store other
desired tracks in this way.
The icon “PROGRAM”appears on the display.
5Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to play the
programmed tracks.
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• The digit buttons, 0–9 on the remote control unit can also be
used to select tracks.
• “FULL” starts flashing if you attempt to program more than 60
tracks.
• To review the program sequence, press PROGRAM
(program) button in stop mode.
• If you press REPEAT (repeat) button during programmed
playback, the current track or all programmed tracks is/are
played repeatedly.
The icon “REPEAT” or “REPEAT ALL”and the icon “PROGRAM”
appear on the display.
Using the CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/USB device
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EN13
Programming files (For audio file only)
Programming files of an MP3-CD/WMA-CD/USB
device is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 60
files can be stored in the memory in any order.
1In stop mode, press PROGRAM (program)
button to enter program setting.
The icon “PROGRAM”and “– – – P–01”appear on
the display. “– – –” indicates file number of the disc/
USB device and “P–01” indicates program number.
The icon “PROGRAM”starts flashing.
2Press P.CALL/ALBUM UP or DOWN (p.call/album
+or –) to select the desired album and press
SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢ search
+/– ) button to select the desired file.
The program number starts flashing.
3Press PROGRAM (program) button to store the
selected file.
The file number returns to “– – –” and the next
program number appear on the display.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store other
desired files in this way.
The icon “PROGRAM”appears on the display.
5Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to play the
programmed files.
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• The digit buttons, 0–9 on the remote control unit can also be
used to select files.
• “FULL” starts flashing if you attempt to program more than 60
files.
• Audio files can only be programmed within the same source.
• To review the program sequence, press PROGRAM
(program) button in stop mode.
• If you press REPEAT (repeat) button during programmed
playback, the current file or all programmed files is/are played
repeatedly.
The icon “REPEAT” or “REPEAT ALL”and the icon “PROGRAM”
appear on the display.
To clear the program
Press STOP 7(7) button once in stop mode, and
twice during program playback.
The icon “PROGRAM”disappears from the display.
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• “P” represents PROGRAM.
• The program is automatically cleared as soon as the CD door
is opened.
• The function of program setting cannot be used in PLAY/
PAUSE mode.
Random play
You can play all the tracks/files in random order.
1During playing, pause or stop mode, press
RANDOM button to enable random play mode.
The icon “RANDOM” appears on the display.
2To exit random mode, press RANDOM button
again.
The icon “RANDOM” disappears from the display.
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If the program function or the repeat function is on, random
play cannot be used.
Repeat play
You can play the current track/file/album or the
whole disc/USB device repeatedly.
To repeat all the tracks/files
Press REPEAT (repeat) button once in play or pause
mode.
The icon “REPEAT ALL” appears on the display.
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• All tracks/files are repeated continuously.
• To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT (repeat) button twice
for a normal CD and 3 times for audio files.
To repeat a single track/file
Press REPEAT (repeat) button twice for a normal CD
and 3 times for audio files in play or pause mode.
The icon “REPEAT” appears on the display.
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• To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT (repeat) button once.
To repeat one album (For audio file only)
Press REPEAT (repeat) button twice in play or pause
mode.
The icon “REPEAT ALB.” appears on the display.
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• To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT (repeat) button twice.
• This function cannnot be used in program mode.
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Using the CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/USB device
Intro scan
This function let you listen to the first 10 seconds of
each track/file throughout the disc/USB device.
Press INTRO button to start scanning.
The icon “INTRO” appears on the display.
To stop the intro scan
Press INTRO button again.
The unit enters normal play mode and starts
playing from where you stop the scanning.
Changing the display of the disc/USB
device information
Pressing DISPLAY (RDS/display) button shows
various display information of the disc/USB device,
such as time information of the current track or a
whole disc, program number during program play,
file and artist name of audio files, and etc.
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EN15
Tuning to a preset radio station
Press P.CALL/ALBUM UP or DOWN (p.call/album +
or –), or digit buttons, 0–9 on the remote control
unit to select the desired preset number.
The preset number and radio frequency appear on
the display.
STEREO/MONO
Press the STEREO/MONO button to select mono or
stereo mode.
When stereo mode is selected, the icon“STEREO”
appears on the display (if current station is FM
stereo).
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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 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.
Radio Text function:
Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS stations
when you press the RDS (RDS/display) button. There is “NO
TEXT” display if no text data is transmitted.
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Some functions and function names may differ in certain
countries and areas.
Using the radio
Tuning in radio stations
1Press TUNER BAND (TUNER band) button to
select the desired waveband: FM or AM.
2Press and hold SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢
(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to tune in to the
desired frequency.
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• To tune to a weak station, briefly press SEARCH/TUNING
4or ¢(4or ¢search +/–) button 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 (TUNER band) button to
select the desired waveband: FM or AM.
2Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/–) button to tune in to the desired
frequency.
3Press PROGRAM (program) button so that“– –”
starts flashing.
4If you wish to store the radio station to another
preset number, press P.CALL/ALBUM UP or
DOWN (p.call/album + or –) to select the
desired preset number.
5Press PROGRAM (program) button again to
store the radio station.
6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other preset radio
stations.
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During program, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the
system will exit program mode automatically.
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16EN
Using the radio
Changing the RDS display information
While receiving a RDS station, pressing the RDS (RDS/
display) button changes the contents of the display.
Every time the button is pressed, the display changes
in the following order :
PS (Program Service name) display
«
PTY (Program TYpe) 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 automatically
search for stations which are currently broadcasting
the type of program (genre) you want to listen to.
1Press TUNER BAND (TUNER band) button to
select FM.
2Press PTY button.
If the current station is with RDS, the program type
of the station is displayed.
3Press PTY button 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 SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to start searching.
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• 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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EN17
Using the cassette
Recording from a CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/USB
device
1Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2Press the desired source button to select the
source you wish to record from.
For CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD : Press CD (CD/USB)
button to select CD input.
For USB device : Press USB (CD/USB) button to
select USB input.
3Insert a disc or an USB device and make sure
that the unit is in stop mode.
4Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to select the first track/file
you want to record.
5Press REC (rec) button to set the unit into
recording standby mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
6Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to begin
recording.
The icon “SYNC” appears on the display.
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• To ensure good system performance, wait until the unit
completely reads the disc/USB device before recording.
• To interrupt recording, press REC (rec) button. Press PLAY/
PAUSE 6(6) button to resume recording.
• To end recording, press STOP 7(7) button.
• For a CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD : If you perform step 5 and 6
during playback, the recording will start from the beginning
of the current track/file.
• During recording, it is not possible to listen to another source.
Playing a cassette tape
1Press TAPE (TAPE) button to TAPE.
2Press the area marked [push open] to open the
cassette tape door.
3Insert cassette tape into the compartment with
the open edge facing down.
4Close the door securely.
5Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to move tape to the desired
starting point.
6Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to begin
playing the tape.
Recording on a cassette tape
You can record from a radio, a disc, or an USB device.
For the best recording, use a normal bias tape (Type
1 only).
Recording from a radio
1Insert a cassette tape into the tape
compartment and close the door.
2Press TUNER BAND (TUNER band) button to
TUNER and select a radio station.
3Press REC (rec) button to set the unit into
recording standby mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
4Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to begin
recording.
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• To end recording, press STOP 7(7) button.
Radio recording tip
To temporarily pause the recording, press REC (rec)
button. Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to
resume recording.
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Program recording from a CD/MP3-CD/
WMA-CD/USB device
Desired CD tracks/MP3 files/WMA files can be
programmed in the desired sequence and recorded
onto a tape.
1Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2Press the desired source button to select the
source you wish to record from.
For CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD : Press CD (CD/USB)
button to select CD input.
For USB device : Press USB (CD/USB) button to
select USB input.
3Insert a disc or an USB device and make sure
that the unit is in stop mode.
4Program the desired sequence of CD tracks/
MP3 files/WMA files.
See page 12 and 13 for programming procedure.
5Press REC (rec) button to set the unit into
recording standby mode.
The icon “REC.” appears on the display.
6Press PLAY/PAUSE 6(6) button to begin
recording.
The icon “SYNC” appears on the display.
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• To end recording, press STOP 7(7) button.
Using the cassette
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EN19
Clock/timer operation
Timer setting
The system can switch on to CD, USB, TUNER or TAPE
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.
1Turn the system on.
2Press TIMER SET (timer set) button twice to
enter timer setting mode.
The icon “TIMER ON” starts flashing on the display.
3Press PROGRAM (program) button.
The hour indication starts flashing.
4Set the time to start playback.
Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to set timer start hours and
press PROGRAM (program) button to store the
setting. Repeat the same procedure to set the
minutes.
5Press TIMER SET (timer set) button.
The icon “TIMER OFF” starts flashing.
6Repeat the step 3 and 4 to set the time to stop
the timer (off time).
7Press TIMER SET (timer set) button.
The icon “TIMER” flashes and the source display
appears.
8Press PROGRAM (program) button.
9Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to select the desired source
and press PROGRAM (program) button to store
the setting.
The source switches as follows :
“CD” ="USB" =“TUNER” =“TAPE” =“REC TU”
(recording tuner)
View clock
The clock (if it is set) is shown in standby mode.
To view the clock in any source mode, press TIMER
SET (timer set) button. The clock will be displayed.
If the clock has not been set, “0:00” starts flashing.
Clock setting
Before carrying out the clock setting, ensure that
the system is in standby mode.
1Press PROGRAM (program) button to enter the
hour setting mode.
The hour indication will start flashing.
2Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to set the hours.
3Press PROGRAM (program) button to enter the
minute setting mode.
The minute indication starts flashing.
4Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to set the minutes.
5Press PROGRAM (program) button to store the
setting.
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• 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 (program) button while pressing STOP 7(7)
button.
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10 Press TIMER SET (timer set) button.
The icon “TIMER” flashes and the volume display
appears.
11 Press PROGRAM (program) button.
12 Press SEARCH/TUNING 4or ¢(4or ¢
search +/– ) button to set volume level and
press PROGRAM (program) button to store the
setting.
13 Press TIMER SET (timer set) button.
14 Press TIMER ON/OFF (timer on/off) button to
activate timer mode.
The icon “TIMER” changes from flashing to steadily
lit.
The timer is now set.
15 Switch the system to standby mode.
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• When reached the preset timer, the selected source will play
or switch to standby mode after the timer has been activated.
Clock/timer operation
To activate / deactivate the timer
Press TIMER ON/OFF (timer on/off) button.
If activated, the icon “TIMER” appears on the display.
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• The timer off will not be activated if the starting and stopping
time are the same.
• If the selected source (“CD”, "USB", “TAPE”or “REC TU”) is not
available when preset timer is reached, TUNER will be selected
automatically.
• During timer setting, if no button is pressed 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 decreases the timer
period by 10 minutes. The sleep timer can be set up
to 90 minutes.
The icon “SLEEP” appears on the display.
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...
While sleep mode is in active:
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP button or press POWER ( ) button to
turn the power off.
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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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