DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
MGR-A7
QUICK START MANUAL
© B60-5732-00/00 (E/X)
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan
EU Representative's:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands
Reading the PDF Instruction Manual
The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following folder of this unit.
Copy this file into your PC before reading it.
[My Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP] – [Manual]
Refer to <Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC> for details.
Specifications
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
Built-in flash memory
: 2 GB*1
Headphone output
: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
: 6.0 + 6.0 mW/ 16 Ω
Line output
: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
: 700 + 700 mV/ 10 kΩ
USB jack
: USB 2.0/ USB 1.1
Display
: 1.5 inch monochrome LCD
Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)
: 52.7 mm × 100.0 mm × 18.0 mm
:(2-1/16 × 3-15/16 × 11/16 inch)
Weight (Net)
: Approx. 95 g
:(Approx. 0.21 lbs)
Operational Temperature Range
: 5 °C – +35 °C
(without condensation)
Battery type
: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery
AC adaptor (AC-050150A)
Power supply
: AC 100-240 V
Rated input capacity
: 0.2 A 13 W
Rated output
: DC 5 V 1.5 A
Max. recording tracks *3
: Approx. 450 tracks
Battery operation time *2
Continuous play time (Internal
memory)
WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 19 hours
MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours
WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours
Recording time (Built-in
microphones & internal memory)
WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 12.5 hours
WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 12.5 hours
Recording format
: WAV (44.1/ 48 kHz: 16 bit: Monaural/
Stereo)
: WMA (44.1 kHz: 64/ 96/ 128 kbps:
Stereo)
: WMA (44.1 kHz: 32 kbps: Monaural)
Maximum recording time (without
other types of file)
Recording
format
WAV WMA
48
kHz
44.1
kHz
128
kbps
96
kbps
64
kbps
Internal
memory
2h40m 2h54m 32h 42h 64h
SD card
8G 10h40m 11h36m 128h 168h 256h
4G 5h20m 5h48m 64h 84h 128h
2G 2h40m 2h54m 32h 42h 64h
1G 1h20m 1h27m 16h 21h 32h
(Unit: h = hour, m = minute)
* The figure shown are standard values
of stereo recording.
* During continuous recording, the file is
divided every 2 hours.
Playback format
MP3
Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/
48 kHz
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4
WMA (DRM compatible)
Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps
(Not supported by Professional,
Lossless, or Voice.)
WAV (Linear PCM)
Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/
48 kHz
Bit rate: 8 bit/ 16bit
Channel: Stereo/Monaural
SD card *5
Compatible SD card
: SD card, SDHC card, miniSD™ card,
miniSDHC™ card, microSD™ card
(Data recorded in the SD audio format
cannot be played back.)
PC system configuration
requirements *4
OS
: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP (Not
supported by 64 bit version OS.)
USB connector
: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard
• Kenwood follows a policy of
continuous advancements in
development. For this reason
specifications may be changed
without notice. The full performance
may not be exhibited in an extremely
cold location (under a water-freezing
temperature).
*1 The actual available space may be
smaller than specified due to the
presence of the system file area.
*2 The continuous play time value is the
standard value when the provided
headphones are used, Supreme is "Off"
and the sound mode is "NORMAL".
Note that it is not the guaranteed
value. The actual time may be
shortened depending on the ambient
temperature and other operating
conditions.
The battery operation time may be
shortened with certain SD cards.
*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128
kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback
time of about 4 min.
*4 All of the above specified PC
environment does not guarantee full
operation of this unit.
Use a PC in which either OS
mentioned above is preinstalled.
Operation is not guaranteed on a
PC running an upgraded OS or a PC
assembled by yourself.
*5 This unit is capable of recording/
playback of SD/SDHC memory cards
complying with the SD or SDHC
standard.
Safety precautions
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.
WARNING :
• Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or
walking.
Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Never use headphones
when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike.
If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut
and you may have difficulties in hearing various warning sounds.
• Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.
Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile,
motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Be
sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating this unit.
• Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a
vehicle.
Otherwise, a traffic accident may result.
• Always use the designated AC adapter.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
• Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet
supplying the specified voltage.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
Precautions :
• Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily flammable
object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a fire
hazard or battery leak may result.
• When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the
instruction for the equipment, switch this unit off and connect
the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the specified
cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a
non-specified cord or extension of the cord may cause heat
generation and a burn or other injuries.
Do not use or place the product in the following
locations:
• A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower
room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water
splashes. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.
• Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron,
etc.). Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.
• Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for
example in a kitchen or near an air humidifier, or in a place
subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a fire hazard or
battery leak may result.
• Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise
abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under
direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or
a fire hazard or battery leak may result.
Notes on AC adapter
• Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
• In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter
or the power plug. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
• In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit
outdoors, immediately stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock
may result.
• Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt
is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to
moisture may result in a fire or electric shock. To clean the power
plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry
cloth.
• Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying,
bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or fixing it with a
staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on the power cord
or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet,
etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to
the cord may result in a fire or electric shock. Using the damaged
power cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
• In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug.
In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit
or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately
switch off this unit and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a
fire or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise
disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for
servicing.
• If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord.
If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch
off this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a fire or
electric shock.
• Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit.
These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or
modifying them may result in a fire or electric shock.
Notes on using through headphones:
• Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden
output of a high-volume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.
• Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long
hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.
• Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin.
Otherwise, skin inflammations may result. Should any abnormality
be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately
stop using them and see a doctor.
• A person with an ear disease is discommended to use
headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any
abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones,
immediately stop using them and see a doctor.
• Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and
slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.
Handling
• Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it
may be damaged.
• Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object.
Otherwise, this unit may be damaged when the bag is pushed.
• Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile
substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or
vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface
finish may result.
• Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be
damaged due to a strong impact when you sit down, etc.
• Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.
Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours
in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of
moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.
Operating conditions
Temperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth.
Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
cause discoloration.
Note on the built-in battery
• For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.
• The battery built into this unit discharges spontaneously even
when this unit is not used. This means that the built-in battery
may be exhausted completely when this unit is left unused for
a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using
this unit.
• The battery recharging time is variable depending on the
condition of the battery and ambient temperature.
• The available playback time reduces when this unit is used under
low temperatures.
• The built-in battery can be recharged for about 500 times. (This is
a reference value and is not guaranteed.)
• The built-in battery is a consumable part, and the available
playback time reduces gradually after repeated use. If the
available playback time becomes very short even after the battery
has been recharged fully, the battery may be degraded; replace it
with new one.
• Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the alteration or loss of
data caused due to complete discharging of the built-in battery.
• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.
It is free from the memory effect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen
batteries, with which the capacity decreases if the battery is
charged or discharged incompletely for several times.
The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before
it has exhausted completely.
Storage and maintenance of SD card
Before storage
• Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.
• Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high
temperature (under direct sunlight, etc.) or extremely high
humidity.
When the SD card gets dirty
• Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.
• Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.
Other cautions
• Do not open or modify the SD card.
• Do not peel off the label from the SD card.
• Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.
• Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a finger
or metallic object.
Note on disposal/transfer of SD card
The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply
change the file management information and do not erase the
data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or transferring
the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase
the internal data completely using commercially available PC data
erasing software.
It is the user’s responsibility to manage the data in the SD card
properly.
SD card (LOCK switch)
The SD card has a switch for protecting the card against data write.
Set the switch to the LOCK position to protect the data in the card.
Set the switch to the unlock position before recording, transferring,
editing or erasing the data.
Lock Unlock
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU
countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out
wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment
should be recycled at a facility capable
of handling these items and their waste
byproducts. Contact your local authority for
details in locating a recycle facility nearest to
you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will
help conserve resources whilst preventing
detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.
Trademark Information
÷"Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
USA and other countries.
÷"Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
÷SDHC logo is a trademark.
Other system names and product names are also
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive developers. Note that the "™" and "®" markings
are omitted in the text of this manual.
Unpacking
USB cable
Recorder
Headphones
Names and functions of parts
1Display
2EDIT button
• Press during recording to divide the recorded file at the
position where the button is pressed.
3CHARGE indicator
4REC EQ button
• Press to set the equaliser effect to be applied to the recording
of the built-in or external microphone.
5/Power/Menu button
• Press and hold to switch the power ON/OFF.
• Press shortly to open the pop-up menu.
• Press when the backlight is off to turn it on.
6REC button
• Press to start or let pause the recording of music or voice.
• Status indicated by the REC indicator
Steady lighting Record mode
Blink Record-pause mode
Extinguished Stop mode
7REPEAT button
• Press to select the repeat mode.
• During playback, press and hold for more than 1 second to
set the A-B Repeat points.
8PEAK indicator
9MIC input jack
0LINE-IN jack
-LINE-OUT jack
=DC jack
~VOLUME button
• Press to increase (%) or decrease (fi) the volume. Pressing
and holding a button segment varies the volume gradually.
!4Up button
• Press to move the cursor upward.
• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current
track. Pressing the button at the beginning of a track skips to
the beginning of the previous track.
• Press and hold to fast reverse the music.
• Press during playback to increase the recording level
(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is
selected).
@¢Down button
• Press to move the cursor downward.
• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next
track.
• Press and hold to fast forward the music.
• Press during playback to decrease the recording level
(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is
selected).
#2Left button
• Press to return to the previous (left) display. This can be used
for example to return from the playback display to the track
list.
• Press and hold to return to the home screen.
$3Right button
• Press to enter an item and advance to the next (right) item.
%3/7Play/Stop button
• Press to play a track or let it stop.
• Press while the menu is displayed to enter a selected item.
• Press during recording to stop it.
^Right microphone
&Center microphone
*Left microphone
(Strap eyelet
• Pass the strap through this hole.
Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through
the strap eyelet. Otherwise, this unit may be damaged.
)MIC MODE switch
• When the built-in microphones are used, set the microphone
mode to Monaural, 2-Microphone or 3-Microphone.
• When an external microphone is used, set the microphone
mode to Monaural or Stereo.
_MIC REC LEVEL switch
• When the built-in microphones or an external microphone
is used, set the recording level adjustment method to either
MANUAL or AUTO.
+PLUG IN POWER switch
• Set ON when using an external microphone with the plug-in
power type.
¡HOLD switch
• Press to defeat all other buttons. This helps prevent erroneous
operation of this unit when it is carried in a bag, etc.
™Phones jack
• Connect the provided stereo headphones.
£USB jack
• Connect to a PC using the provided USB cable to transfer
music files or recharge the battery.
¢Reset button
• In case of irregularity, first consult <Troubleshooting> (the
PDF manual). If an optimum remedy is not found, try pressing
the reset button with the tip of a clip.
∞SD card slot cover
AC adaptor
(AC-050150A)
Power cord
Recharging Battery
This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter
referred to as "the battery"), which can be recharged from the
AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB connection.
Recharging from the AC adapter
Connect the AC adaptor (provided accessory) to this unit.
Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns
off.
Recharging completes in about 3 hours.
This unit can be used in playback and recording even when
the AC adapter is connected.
Power cord
(provided accessory)
AC adaptor
(provided accessory)
To wall AC outlet
• Use the enclosed AC adaptor (AC-050150A) for this product.
Recharging and battery indication
CHARGE indicator
ON The indicator lights during recharging.
OFF The indicator is extinguished when rechargingcompletes.
On-screen icons
→ → Shows the remaining power of the battery.
The battery is nearly exhausted.
Connecting stereo headphones
Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.
Entanglement-preventionslider
• When the built-in battery power is low, connect the AC adapter
to this unit.
• Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching
or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord may result in
malfunction.
• To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled,slide the
entanglement-prevention slider to fix the headphone bodies in
position.
Cancelling the HOLD function
The HOLD function defeats all of this unit’s buttons and helps
prevent erroneous operation when this unit is carried in a
bag, etc. The HOLD function should be canceled before using
this unit.
HOLD canceled
HOLD
(Red indication is visible.)
Inserting/removing an SD card
This unit can play music stored in an SD card or recording
music in an SD card.
Inserting the SD card
1Switch this unit OFF.
Press and hold the Power/Menubutton until the
pattern shown on the left is displayed.
2Insert the SD card.
Open the card cover.
Hold the SD card with the label side up and the notched section on the right, and
insert it into the slot until it clicks.
Close the card cover.
Removing the SD card
1Switch this unit OFF.
2Take out the SD card.
Open the card cover.
Push the SD card until it clicks and then removeyour finger from the card. The card
pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.
Close the card cover.
• When the SD card is inserted, is displayed on the screen
during playback and recording.
• A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC
card or microSD card.
• The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.
Switching Power ON/OFF
1Switch this unit ON.
Press and hold the Power/Menubutton until the
KENWOOD logo is displayed.
2Switch this unit OFF.
Press and hold the Power/Menubutton until the
pattern shown on the left is displayed.
Regarding the usage of an SD
card
While using an SD card, it may take some time to move on to
the next step after the operations below because of update of
file database in the SD card.
While an SD card is loaded in this unit
• The power is turned on.
• A USB cable is disconnected.
• Recording or file editing is completed.
When an SD card is inserted or removed
Setting the display language
1Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >
"Language".
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