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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
Tuning 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
6 button, 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
INTRO
SLEEP
STEREO/MONO
PTY
RDS
DISPLAY
EQ/X-BASS
MUTE
CD
TUNER/BAND
TAPE
REC
/DEMO
SET
TIMER
ON/OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
1 POWER
button
To turn the system on or to standby mode.
2 Input 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.
3 Operation buttons
PLAY/PAUSE
6 button to start or interrupt
playback for CD.
To start playback for TAPE.
STOP
7 button to stop playback for CD orTAPE.
To stop program for CD.
SEARCH/TUNING +/­
¢ / 4 buttons 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.
4 RDS 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.
5 PTY button to carry out PTY search. (the Europe
only)
6 STEREO/MONO buttons
To switch between stereo mode and mono
mode (on FM band only) for TUNER.
7 Clock and timer related buttons
TIMER SET button to view the clock or set the
clock.
TIMER ON/OFF button to switch the timer on/
off.
8 MUTE button
To interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
9 PROGRAM 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.
0 REPEAT 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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