MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5071-00 00 MA (M,M2, I ) AP 0103
HM-353V
DIGITAL VIDEO
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
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Before applying power
Preparation
section
Units are designed for operation as follows.
................. AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE, IS INTENDED 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.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel 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 fol-
lowing direction.
AC voltage selector switches
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a
small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by exces-
sive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC volt-
age selector switch.
The marking is located on the rear panel and says this
product has been classified as Class 1. It means that
there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the
product
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)
Inside this laser product, a laser diode(s) exceeding Class 1
laser radiation is/are contained as alerted by the internal
caution label shown above. To avoid exposure to laser
beams, do not open the cover.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
AC 110 -
120V
AC 220 -
240V
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Preparation
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Versatile timer features
÷ O.T.T. (Operate easy To use Timer) :
This timer setting is executed only for an hour (and for once) when the set start time comes.
÷ Timer playback, timer recording :
Two timer programs (PROG.1, PROG.2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback) or timer re-
cording. (With the AI timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually after the start of timer
playback.)
÷ Sleep timer :
This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example for
falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.
Convenient recording features (for TAPE)
Versatile recording features are provided, allowing the user to select desired one for each purpose.
÷ One-touch recording :
Pressing a single key starts recording of all tracks or a single track in a CD (CD-DA, the audio of VIDEO CD
with PBC OFF).
÷ Program recording :
Your favorite tracks can be recorded in any desired order. (CD-DA, the audio of VIDEO CD with PBC OFF)
Special features
Playback capability of CD-R discs
This unit can play back music data recorded in CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) as well as audio CD (CD-DA).
However, some CD-R discs may not be playable on this CD player. Also note that a CD-R disc which has not been
finalized cannot be played back.
This unit can play back disc media containing MP3 files.
However, some disc media may not be playable on this CD player. Also note that a disc medium the MP3 session in
which has not been closed or a non-finalized disc medium cannot be played back.
Playback capability of normal VIDEO CD
This unit can play back conventional Version 2.0 VIDEO CDs(VCD).
Playback capability of MP3 files
This unit can play back CD-DA (CD, CD-R), VIDEO CD and MP3 file.
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Before applying power
Preparation
section
FM indoor antenna (1)
Accessories
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was
shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends 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.
Please confirm that the following accessories are present.
AC plug adaptor (1)
Use to adapt the plug on the power
cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where use
is necessary.)
Video Cord (1)
This unit is equipped with a demonstration function (only display). The demonstration consists of se-
quential change of display and indicators showing the operations, but the audio itself does not change.
The demonstration function can be cancelled as follows.
÷ This operates automatically when a power failure
has occurred or the plug of the power cable has
been pulled while the power was ON.
In regard to demonstration
"DEMO ON" (To execute demonstration):
After turning power ON, press and hold the set/
demo key (for more than 2 seconds).
"DEMO OFF" (To cancel demonstration):
Press the set/demo key during demonstration.
STOP
AUTO PAL
NTSC
CD
SELECT
TUNER
BAND
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X
T
P
R
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V
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MULTI PLEX
AUTO PBC
CLEAR
SET
AUTO/MONO
PGM
ON SCREEN
TIME
ENTER
POWER
FREEZE
DIGEST
9
6
3
TONE
STEP
0
8
5
2
RANDOM
SOUND
TUNING
REC
RETURN
SLOW
RESUME
10
7
4
1
REPEAT
SLEEP
MUTE
O.T.E.
TIMER
TAPE
VOLUME
AUX
TIME
SEARCH
P.CALL
P.CALL
TAPE EQ.
set / demo
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Preparation
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Contents
Before applying power .......................................2
Safety precautions ......................................................... 2
Special features ..................................................................... 3
System connection .................................................... 6
Connection of the System Accessories ............................. 6
Connection of Other Accessories
(Commercially Available Parts) ..................................... 8
Controls and indicators .............................................9
Display ..................................................................................... 9
Main unit ............................................................................... 10
Operation of remote control unit ...................................... 12
Before playing a disc .............................................. 14
Discs which can be played with this unit ...................... 14
Basic use method ..................................................... 16
Playback of CD-DA (CD, CD-R),
MP3 file and the audio of VIDEO CD ............... 18
Playback of TAPE ..................................................... 21
Receiving broadcast station .................................. 23
Collective presetting of stations (Auto preset) .............. 24
Channel space setting ........................................................ 24
Tuning a non-preset radio station
(Auto tuning, Manual tuning) ....................................... 25
One-by-one presetting (Manual preset) .......................... 25
Recording on TAPE .................................................. 26
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Various CD (CD-DA,VIDEO CD and MP3 file)
playback features ............................................... 28
Listening to the desired sequence (PGM) ......................... 28
Repeated playback (REPEAT) ............................................ 30
Playing tracks in a random order (RANDOM) ................... 31
Convenient recording methods ............................. 32
One-touch edit recording (CD
=TAPE) ..........................33
Program recording (CD
=TAPE) ......................................34
Playback of MP3 file ............................................... 35
Important notes on the MP3 file ........................................ 35
Playback of MP3 file (selecting MP3 file playback) .... 36
Playback of VIDEO CD .............................................37
Playing back a VIDEO CD using the menu ...................... 37
Using the Digest functions ................................................. 41
Listening to an AUX input source .......................... 43
Clock adjustment .....................................................44
Timer operation ........................................................45
Sleep timer (SLEEP) ............................................................. 45
Setting the O.T.T. timer ....................................................... 46
Setting an everyday timer program
(PROG. TIMER) ................................................................. 48
Important Items ......................................................... 51
Maintenance ........................................................................ 51
Reference .............................................................................. 51
In case of difficulty .................................................. 53
Specifications ...........................................................56
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Basic section
Application section
Knowledge sections
Basic
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Application
section
Knowledge
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