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HM-437MP
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-5521-08 00
C (E)
0404
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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe .......................................... AC 230 V only
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
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(R6/AA) .......................................... (2)
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 di-
rectly, notify your shipper immediately.
KENWOOD recommend that you retain the origi-
nal 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, fi-
nalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs
and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable(CDRW)
discs. This system can also playback CD-DA for-
mat digital audio CD.
Support following MP3-CD formats:
·
ISO 9660 format - Max. 20 characters.
·
Max. file number plus album is 896.
·Max. nested directory is 8 levels.
·The max. ALB number is 256 including root
ALB (directory).
·The max. MP3 program file number is 60.
·This player can play mixed mode disc:
MP3+CDDA can only play the MP3 files in the
first block.
·
Supported VBR bit-rate.
·
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc:
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz.
·
Supported bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
Following formats can't be supported
·The files like *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS.
·
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/MP3-CD ..................................... 9
Loading a disc ............................................. 9
Playing a normal disc ................................... 9
Selecting a desired track/passage ............... 9
Selecting a desired album/file
(For MP3-CD only) .................................. 9
Programming tracks .................................. 10
Programming files (For MP3-CD only) ....... 10
Random ...................................................... 11
Repeat ........................................................ 11
Intro scan .................................................. 12
Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 12
Using the radio ............................................... 12
Tuning in radio stations ............................. 12
Storing preset ........................................... 12
Tuning to a preset radio station ................. 13
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ............... 13
Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 13
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) ....... 13
Using the cassette ......................................... 14
Playing a cassette tape ............................. 14
Recording on a cassette tape .................... 14
Clock/timer operation ..................................... 16
View clock ................................................. 16
Clock setting .............................................. 16
Timer setting ............................................. 16
To activate/deactivate the timer ................ 17
Sleep timer setting .................................... 17
General information ........................................ 18
Maintenance ............................................. 18
In case of difficulty ......................................... 19
Specifications ................................................. 20
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Before applying power
Preparing the remote control
Insert batteries type R6/LR6 ("AA" 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
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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
POWER
CD
TUNER
/BAND
TAPE
SEARCH
/SKIP
/TUNING
SEARCH
/SKIP
/TUNING
TIMER SET
P.CALL +
+
REPEAT
TIMER ON/OFF
RANDOM
INTRO
SLEEP
PTY
RDS/
DISPLAY
REC/DEMO
EQ/X-BASS
MUTE
1
2/ABC
3/DEF
4/GHI
FILE SEARCH
PROGRAM
5/JKL
6/MNO
7/PQRS
8/TUV
9/WXYZ
0
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME UP
VOLUME DOWN
ENTER
STEREO
/MONO
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5
7
8
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Remote control unit
1 RDS/DISPLAY button
To change the display for RDS; to view the cur-
rent status of the system; to change the time
display for CD; to change the information dis-
play for MP3-CD.
2 PTY button
To carry out PTY search. (the Europe only)
3 RANDOM button
To carry out random playback for CD.
4 INTRO button
To play first several seconds for each track of CD.
5 REPEAT button
To repeat one track or all tracks for CD.
6 digit (0 ~ 9/WXYZ) buttons
To select a track number for CD; to select a
preset radio station for TUNER; to enter file
names in file search mode for MP3-CD.
7 PROGRAM button
To program disc tracks for CD; to program pre-
set radio stations for TUNER; to set or reset
clock for clock; to set or reset timer for timer.
8 ENTER button
To confirm the selection in file search mode
for MP3-CD.
9 SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING +/ ¢ / 4 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/previ-
ous album for MP3; 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 func-
tion for timer.
0 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 in TUNER input, press
the select the waveband: FM or AM.
@ PLAY/PAUSE 6 button
To start or interrupt playback for CD.
To start playback for TAPE.
# STEREO/MONO button
To switch between stereo mode and mono
mode (on FM band only) for TUNER.
$ POWER
button
To switch the system on or to standby mode.
% 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.
SLEEP button to select the sleep time.
^ EQ/X-BASS button
To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLAS-
SIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/off X-
BASS mode.
& MUTE button
To interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
* FILE SEARCH button
To select a desired file in an MP3 disc.
( VOLUME UP/DOWN 5/ buttons
To increase or decrease the volume.
) CD button
To select CD input or turn the system on to CD in-
put.
¡ REC/DEMO button
To record fromTUNER or CD to a cassette tape.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration in
STANDBY or power on mode.
TM 7 button
To stop playback for CD or TAPE; to stop pro-
gramming for CD.
£ P.CALL +/ 5/ buttons
To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.
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