KENWOOD HM-437WM - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

HM-437WM

COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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.

Australia ....................................... AC 240 V only

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

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.

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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

Unpacking ................................................... 2

Media that can be played back with

this unit .................................................. 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/WMA-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 and WMA-CD only) ........... 9

Programming tracks .................................. 10

Programming files

(For MP3-CD and WMA-CD only) ......... 10

Random ...................................................... 11

Repeat ........................................................ 11

Intro scan .................................................. 12

Using the RDS/DISPLAY/DEMO 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/DEMO 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

Media that can be played back

with this unit

This unit is capable of playing back Audio CD and

CD-R/RW (CD-DA) discs.

This unit is capable of playing back the music files

recorded in the MP3/WMA audio compression

format on CD-R/RW discs. This unit may also be

incapable of playing certain discs depending on

their properties, recording conditions, etc.

Usable media:

CD-ROM (CD-R/CD-RW)

Usable formats:

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2

Joliet

Files that can be played back:

MP3 files and WMA files (Version 9)

·This unit can display the ID3 Tag information

recorded in the disc.

Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for

the compression software when compressing

MP3 and WMA files as follows:

MP3 Files : 128kbps recommended

WMA Files : 64kbps recommended

·This unit is compatible with 32kHz, 44.1kHz

(recommended) and 48kHz sampling frequen-

cies.

·This unit can play back only the closed ses-

sions. This unit is compatible with multi-ses-

sion discs.

·The maximum numbers of folders and files in

the disc played with this unit are respectively

limited to 255 (including root folder) folders and

511 (including the number of folders) files.

·The maximum number of files per folder is lim-

ited to 510 (including the number of folders)

files.

·There are cases where it is not possible to save

folders in the desired sequence depending on

the software being used.

If the MP3 or WMA extension logs are added

to any files other than " .MP3" and " .WMA"

files, the equipment will assume that they can

be played back, and this will produce no sound

and skip to the next file automatically.

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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 ra-

diation onto the top of the unit.

·Leave some space around the unit (from the

largest outside dimension including projec-

tion) equal to or greater than, shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm

Back panel : 10 cm

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

TUNER

/BAND

TAPE

/SKIP

/TUNING

/SKIP

/TUNING

TIMER SET

P.CALL +

REPEAT

TIMER ON/OFF

RANDOM

INTRO

SLEEP

PTY

RDS/

DISPLAY

REC

STOP

EQ/X-BASS

MUTE

2/ABC

3/DEF

4/GHI

FILE SEARCH

PROGRAM

5/JKL

6/MNO

7/PQRS

8/TUV

9/WXYZ

PLAY/PAUSE

VOLUME UP

VOLUME DOWN

ENTER

STEREO

/MONO

(

)

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 and WMA-CD.

2 PTY button

To carry out PTY search.

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 and

WMA-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 and WMA-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 and WMA; 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.

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 and a WMA

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 button

To record fromTUNER or CD to a cassette tape.

TM STOP 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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