Kenwood HM-381MD User Manual

MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM

HM-381MD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

COMPACTCOMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

TEXT

B60-4129-00 00 CH (T/M/X) OC 9901

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Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Europe and U.K. .................................................. AC 230V only

*Other countries...........AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

AC voltage selection

The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is 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 position of this
switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set
to your voltage in accordance with the following
direction.

AC voltage selector switch

AC 110–120V AC 220–240V

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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 ex­cessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.

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

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI­ANGLE, 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 MAINTENANCE (SER­VICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER­VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The marking of products using lasers

(Except for some areas)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
the component uses laser beams that have been clas­sified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser
beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of
hazardous radiation outside the unit.

Contents

Preparation section

Before applying power............................... 2

Safety precautions ........................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.............................................4

Special features .................................................................6

In regard to demonstration...............................................6

Accessories ........................................................................7

Handling of discs ...............................................................8

Notes on cassette tape .....................................................9

Digital recording and SCMS ............................................9

System connection......................................... 10

Connection of the System Accessories ....................... 10

Connection of Other Accessories

(Commercially Available Parts) ................................... 12

Controls and indicators ................................. 13

Display .............................................................................. 13

Main unit........................................................................... 14

Remote control Unit.........................................................16

Operation of remote control unit ................. 17

Channel space setting ....................................................17

Basic section

Let's put out some sound............................... 18

Basic use method............................................................ 18

Playback of CD ................................................................ 20

In regard to CD-TEXT ...................................................... 21

Playback of Mini Disc.................................................... 22

Playback of tape.............................................................. 26

Receiving broadcast station ..........................................28

Let's recording ................................................ 30

Recording on MD ............................................................ 30

Recording on TAPE ..........................................................32

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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R.D.S. (Radio Data System)

(Except for some areas) ........................................................

Searching for a desired program type

(PTY search) ............................................................... 40

To be able to listen to

the desired information at any time ...................... 42

39

Convenient Recording Methods .................. 44

Selection of the Recording type....................................44

One-touch recording (CD

Twin recording onto MD and tape (TWIN REC) .........46

Program recording (CD
Program recording (MD

=

MD/ CD=TAPE) .............45

=

MD/CD =TAPE) ............... 47

=

TAPE) ..................................48

MD Edit Functions .......................................... 49

Selecting the editing function type ............................. 49

Assigning a title to a disc or track .............................. 50

Changing or deleting a title .......................................... 52

Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)....... 53

Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE).........................55

Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) ................................. 57

Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) ................ 58

Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or

erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) .............59

Tone adjustment ............................................. 61

Tone adjustment .............................................................. 61

Balance adjustment........................................................ 61

Adjusting the AUX Input Level.......................................62

Clock adjustment............................................ 63

Timer operation............................................... 64

Setting the O.T.T............................................................... 64

Setting the Program Timer ............................................ 65

Activating or deactivating the O.T.T. or

program timer execution .............................................

Sleep timer ....................................................................... 67

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Application section

Playback of CD................................................ 34

Listening in the desired sequence

(program playback)................................................... 34

Repeated playback ......................................................... 35

Listening to an unexpected title sequence

(random playback) .................................................... 36

Playback of MD .............................................. 37

Listening in the desired sequence

(program playback)................................................... 37

Repeated playback ......................................................... 38

Important Items............................................... 68

Maintenance .................................................................... 68

Reference ..........................................................................69

In case of difficulty ........................................ 70

Specifications ............................................ 75

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on
the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the
safety and operating instructions. These safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the instruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the instruction manual.

2. Power-cord protection – Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

Never pull or stretch

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3. CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may be

4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are

the cord.

equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance
should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a table­cloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm
away from the walls.
Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings. This
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Temperature – The appliance may not function
properly if used at extremely low, or freezing
temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is
above +5°C (41°F).

7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair
pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of
this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result.
For families with children, never permit children to
put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.

9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure.
If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.

10.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.

11.Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents
such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,
etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

5. Water and moisture – The appliance should not be
used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.

14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.

15.Damage requiring service – The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally

by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.

F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.

16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna
is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure.

18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.

19.AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipment
with a power consumption larger than that specified
to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect
other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster,
to it to prevent fire or electric shock.

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20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

22. Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper
operating condition.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMPS

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Notes:

1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.

2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.

3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

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Special features

An MD recorder is standard equipment

An MD recorder with high digital sound quality is standard equipment. Digital copying from a CD is also easy.
This recorder has many functions like recording and display of names for discs and titles, changing the se­quence of tracks, etc.

CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck as standard equipment

A CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck are also provided in addition the MD recorder, making the unit an
integrated micro stereo system for enjoyment of multiple music sources.

Convenient Recording Methods

Various versatile recording functions are provided according to the use purposes.

÷One-touch recording : Recording of one CD or one track by pressing a single key
÷TWIN REC function : Simultaneous recording from CD to MD and tape.
÷Program recording : Any desired tracks can be recorded in the desired sequence

Convenient timer functions

Two-program timer : Timer playback, timer recording and AI timer playback can be programmed.

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÷ AI timer : When the unit is turned ON by the timer, the sound level increases gradually.

O.T.T. : Timer with easy setting, which operates only once.
Sleep timer : Useful when you want to go asleep while listening to music.

In regard to demonstration

This unit is equipped with a demonstration
function (only display). The demonstration con­sists of sequential change of display and indi­cators showing the operations, but the audio
itself does not change. The demonstration func­tion can be cancelled as follows.

÷ Even when DEMO is ON, stations with weak radio waves are muted and their sound cannot be heard.
÷ This operates automatically when a power failure has occurred or the plug of the power cable has been pulled while

the power was ON. Cancellation is possible by pressing the key during the demonstration.

DEMO OFF (To cancel demonstration):

Press the “set/demo” key when DEMO is ON.

DEMO ON (To execute demonstration):

After turning power ON, press and hold the

“set/demo” key (for more than 2 seconds).

set/demo

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Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately.
If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company
receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are present.

FM indoor antenna (1) Loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1)

Europe, and U.K. Other countries

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

*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.)

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Handling of discs

Before applying power

Disc handling precautions

Handling

Hold the discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.

Label side
Playing side

Sticker

Sticky paste

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Do not attach paper or tape to ei­ther the playing side or the label side
of the discs.

Cleaning

If fingerprints or foreign matter be­come attached to the disc, lightly
wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth
(or similar) from the center of the disc
outwards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for
a long period of time, remove it from
the player and store it in its case.

Discs which can be played with this unit

CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG
and CD-EXTRA.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example
a disc carrying the

COMPACTCOMPACT

marking on the label surface.

DIGITAL AUDIO

Never play a cracked or warped disc

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed
disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they
may cause a malfunction.

Disc accessories

The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec­tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound
quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should
not be used with this system because they may cause
malfunction.

Handling of Mini Disc

As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint.
However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of
time, take care on the following points.

Do not touch the disc directly.

Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your
hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it is forced open.

Storage position

Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature
and/or humidity are extremely high (for example, in a
place subject to direct sunlight).

Dust countermeasure

The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while the
disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from
penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit
immediately after completion of recording or playback.

Care

Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge
with a dry cloth.

Write protect tab

To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure,
set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab
to the original position when you want to record signals on
the disc.

Disc back side

Write protect tab

Slide open.
(Recording disabled)

÷ If the write protect tab is opened, “PROTECTED”

appears on the dot display.

Slide close.
(Recording enabled)

Notes on cassette tape

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Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)

After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.

For A side

For B side

To re-record

Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.

1.Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape

Notes

Notes

Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily broken. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.

2.Endless tapes

Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.

To store cassette tapes

Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to
direct sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat.
Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.

N

S

When there is slack in the tape

In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind
the reel hub to remove the slack.

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Digital recording and SCMS

Designed for copyright protection,
the SCMS is a prescription that
copying of digital signals as they
are in the digital form between
digital audio equipment is allow­able only for one generation.
Digital recording is not available with
commercially marketed music soft­ware (CD, MD, etc.) containing the
copy prohibit code.

Copy using
analog input

Copy using
digital input

Copy using
analog input

Copy using
digital input

Copy using
analog input

Copy using
digital input

Digital copy cannot
be repeated.

Copy using
digital input

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System connection

Connection of the System Accessories

This figure shows the method of connection be­tween the main unit and provided accessories.

AM loop antenna

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as
possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and
power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best
reception.

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CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the
diagram.
Only plug the power cord into a power outlet
once connections are completed.

Note on Connection

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display
appears even though all connections have
been made properly, reset the microcomputer

referring to “In case of difficulty”.

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Notes

Notes

1.Never short-circuit the “+” and “-” speaker cords.

2.If the left and right speaker connections or the “+” and “-” polarity
are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of
musical instruments, etc. Be sure to connect them without mistake.

3.Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections
are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may
interfere.

4.Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If connection cords are
plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction
or damage may result.

Main Unit

Speaker (right)

1234

Twist

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FM indoor antenna

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna.
Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors.

1Remove the insulation from the end of the cord end.

Europe, and U.K.

FM

75Ω

Other countries

(Except for Europe, and U.K.)

2Connect it to the antenna terminal.
3Locate the position providing good reception condition.
4Fix the antenna.

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AM

GND

FM

75Ω

GND

ANTENNA

FM

AUX INPUT

R L

300Ω

AM

FM

75Ω

GND

SPEAKERS

(

6–16

+

L

–

–

R

+

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

MANUAL

)

Ω

PANEL
OPEN/CLOSE

AUTO

FM

300Ω

AM

SPEAKERS

(6–16Ω)

+

L

–

–

R

+

Speaker (left)

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AC 110–120V AC 220 –240V

Speaker cord

Connect correctly + to + and - to -.

PANEL OPEN/CLOSE switch

Change the operation mode of the "REVOLVING
CONTROL PANEL". %

POWER cord

TO WALL AC
OUTLET

2

2

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System connection

Connection of Other Accessories

CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the diagram.
Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once
connections are completed.

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Note on Connection

Other countries

300Ω

FM

75Ω

GND

FM

AM

(Commercially Available Parts)

FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable con­nected to the FM outdoor antenna
into the room and connect it to the
FM 75Ω terminal. Please remove the
indoor antenna after an outdoor an­tenna has been installed.

10mm 10mm

Antenna adaptor (optional)

FM

75Ω

AUX INPUT

R L

ANTENNA

FM

AUX INPUT

R L

300Ω

AM

FM

75Ω

GND

SPEAKERS

(

6–16

+

L

–

–

R

+

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

MANUAL

AM

)

Ω

GND

PANEL
OPEN/CLOSE

Europe, and U.K.

AUTO

SUPER WOOFER

AC 110–120V AC 220 –240V

POWER cord

TO WALL AC OUTLET

Audio output

VCR, Analog turntable with built-in
RIAA equalizer (optional P-110), etc.

Audio cord

Notes

Notes

1.In case an associated system component is connected, also read
the instruction manual of the component.

2.Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks.

3.Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector is not used.

4.Never band or bundle the optical-fiber cable.

Controls and indicators

(The displays given in this manual are approximations only.

Display

They may differ from what actually appears on the display.)

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1 Tuner-related indicators
2 Character information display section (dot display)

Shows character information including the input selection,
volume level and disc/track title.

3 Character information display section

Frequency indication, time indication, track No., program No.,
etc.

4 O.T.E. (ONE TOUCH EDIT) indication

Appears during one-touch recording.

5 TITLE SEARCH indication
6 MD EDIT indication

7 LOUD (Loudness) indication
8 TAPE REC and MD REC indicators
9 EX.BASS (extra bass) indication
0 Indication related to CD/MD
! Auto Power Save indicator
@ Timer-related indicators
# RDS-related indication (except for some areas)
$ Cassette deck, reverse mode and TAPE equalizer

(T.E.) indicators

% CD/MD play/pause indicators

Indicates the play and pause modes of CD and MD.

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Main unit

0

push open

Controls and indicators

1

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2
3

4
5

6

7
8

9

0

!

TAPE rec

menu

open / close

panel

CD

6

direction

2

TAPE

set / demo

2

MD

6

STOP

7

4

1

TAPE / preset

TUNER / band

on/standby

AUX

4

1

CD TAPE

MD rec

repeat sound

0

VOLUME / multi control

d

o

w

n

0

push open

#

$

%

^
&

*

(

)

p

u

¡
™

Auto Reverse

@

phones

About the one-touch operation function

This unit incorporates the one-touch operation function for the user's convenience.
With this function, pressing any key enclosed in while the unit is in standby mode
immediately start playback (or reception).

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1 CD cover open (0)

Press to open the CD player cover.

2 Display
3 Tape record key (TAPE rec)

Press to start recording. Pressing the key during recording
stops it after leaving a non-recorded space (blank) of about 4
seconds.

‹

4 “set/demo” key

Press to set or enter an item selected with the “VOLUME/
multi control“.

Used for demonstration ON/OFF.

5 “menu” key %

Press to switch the function of the “VOLUME/multi control
(up/down)” knob.

This key is also used when setting the time of the day.

6 “panel open / close” key
7 CD play/pause key (CD 6)

Press to select the CD input and start CD playback.
Press during CD playback to let it pause temporarily.

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8 MD play/pause key (MD 6) ™

Press to select the MD input and start MD playback.
Press during MD playback to let it pause temporarily.
Press during MD recording to let it pause temporarily.

9 Tape play key (TAPE)/

TAPE direction indicator

§

0 Stop key (7)
! Cassette holder

Press the area marked “0 push open” to load or eject a tape.

@ “phones” jack

Headphones with a stereo mini plug (optional) can be con­nected.

# Skip/search keys (4, ¢/1, ¡)

During CD or MD operation :

¡£

Press to skip tracks in the forward or backward direction.

During TAPE operation : ¶

Press to search in the forward or backward direction.

During TUNER operation : •

Press to receive a preset station.
These keys are also used during MD editing, track number
selection and title character selection.

$ “repeat” key fi°

Used for repeated playback of CD or MD.

% MD record key (MD rec) ⁄

Press to start MD recording.

^ “sound” key (

Used for switching the EX.BASS play and LOUDNESS play.

& “TUNER/band” key •

The received broadcasting band is switched.
Press to select the TUNER input.

AUX input key

Press to listen to the input source connected to AUX (analog
external).

* MD eject key(0)

This key is pressed to remove disc.

( Mini Disc insertion slot
) “VOLUME/multi control (up/down)” knob %

*

Normally this is used for volume adjustment.

¡ Remote sensor
™ “on/standby” key

The system is switched ON and STANDBY.

Standby / timer indicator

Light in standby mode of power.

Red :Normal standby mode
Orange :O.T.T. standby

:Program timer standby

Green :Power ON mode

Preparation section

* About the VOLUME/multi control (up/down) knob

Turning the knob switches the function as shown

After selecting the function of this knob with the

“menu” key, select the desired control item by turn-

ing the “ VOLUME/multi control (up/down) ” knob.
To set or enter the setting of the selected item, press
the “ set/demo ” key.

menu

VOLUME / multi control

in the character information display.

TAPE RVS. ?
O.T.E. ? t
A. MEMORY (or A. PRESET) ? ª

(Only when the TUNER input is selected)

AUX LEVEL ?

(Only when the AUX input is selected)

BALANCE ?
TIMER SET ? ‰

set/demo

A.P.S. SET ? (

÷ The function of the control knob returns to the normal

mode when it has not been operated for 5 seconds.

About the REVOLVING CONTROL PANEL
AUTO MANUAL

÷The REVOLVING CONTROL PANEL is closed when

the power supply is in STANDBY mode.

÷When the power is switched ON, the REVOLVING

CONTROL PANEL opens.

÷When the power is ON, the panel opens and closes

alternately each time the "panel open / close" key is
pressed.

÷When the power is ON, the panel opens and closes

alternately each time the "panel open / close" key
is pressed.

MANUAL AUTO

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300Ω

FM

75Ω

AM

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open / close

panel

SPEAKERS

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6–16

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PRE OUT

AUTO

MANUAL

PANEL
OPEN/CLOSE

2

2

REVOLVING CONTROL PANEL

(close state)

2

2

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POWER

TIMER

1

2

3

4

Preparation section

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6

Infrared ray system
Model : RC-M0505E (For Europe and U.K.)

1 SLEEP key ¨

This is used to set the sleep timer.

TIMER key ¨

Used to select the timer.

2 Numeric keys

These are used to select CD or MD tracks and as preset call keys
for the tuner.

3 TAPE O.T.E. key/ MD O.T.E. key t

These keys are used for recording of a CD onto tape or MD
with a one-touch operation.
Press either key during CD playback to record the currently
played track onto tape or MD. Press in stop mode to record
the entire CD onto tape or MD.

4 Basic operation keys

P.CALL/skip keys (4, ¢)

During CD or MD operation : ¡£p

Press to skip tracks in the forward or backward direction.
These keys are used in MD editing, input character selection.

During TUNER operation:

Press to receive a preset station.

Fast forward, fast reverse keys (1, ¡)

During CD,MD or TAPE operation:

Press to search in the forward or backward direction.
Use these to move the cursor when inputting MD titles.

During TUNER operation:

Press to select a radio station.

SLEEP

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

+10 0

4

REPEAT

TAPE

2 3

TA/NEWS

TIME ENTER

DISPLAY

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MUTE

PGM

AUX

SET

TITLE

SEARCH

TITLE

INPUT

TRACK

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Controls and indicators

The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the
main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit.

VOLUME CONTROL (%,fi) keys

•

•

MUTE key

This is used to suppress the sound temporarily.

TAPE 2 3 key
MD 6 key
CD 6 key
Stop key (7)
AUX key
TUNER BAND key

5 RDS-related keys (Only some areas)

TA/NEWS key

Used at the time of EON reservation.

PTY key ‚

Used at the time of program type detection.

6 TIME key

Press to switch the time information displayed during CD or
MD playback.

DOT/CHARA. key ∞

This key switches the display mode of the dot display.

7 POWER ( ) key *¨

The system is switched ON and STANDBY.
This key is also used to activate or cancel the timer program
execution.

8 TITLE SEARCH key ¢

This is used in searching an MD title.

TITLE INPUT key p

This is used in MD title input operation.

TRACK EDIT key TUI

This is used in MD editing for reordering tracks, deleting
tracks, etc.

QUICK MOVE key E

This is used in reordering of MD tracks.

9 SOUND key (

Used for switching the EX.BASS play and LOUDNESS play.

TONE key Œ

This is used to adjust the tone.

TAPE EQ. key ¶

0 Keys related to CD and MD

(Common keys for CD and MD function for CD or MD
according to the input selection.)

REPEAT key (CD, MD) fi°

This is used for repeated playback.

RANDOM key (CD) fl

Playback of the CD tracks in random order.

PGM key (CD, MD) ›‡

This is used to program the track sequence.

During TUNER operation: ª

Used to switch the tuning mode between “AUTO” (auto
tuning, stereo reception) and Manual (manual tuning, monau­ral reception).

CLEAR DELETE key (CD, MD) ›‡W

The programmed track sequence is cleared.

! SET key p

This is used to set an MD editing operation or to set or enter
the item selected with the “VOLUME/multi control” knob.

ENTER key Q

This is used to execute an MD editing operation or to enter an
input title. It is also used to enter the preset station memory
in the tuner.

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PM

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O.T.T. PROG.

AUTOTOTALTRACK NO.

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Loading batteries

÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the

polarity indications.

Operation

After plugging the power cord of this unit, press
the POWER (
turn the system ON. When the system is turned
ON, press the key of the function to be operated.

) key of the remote control unit to

3 Close the cover.1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries.

Operating range
(approx.)

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Preparation section

2

2

÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys

successively, press the keys securely by leaving an
interval of 1 second or more between keys.

1.The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.

Notes

Notes

2.When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.

3.If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote
sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

Channel space switching

(Except for

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 in accordance with your area by
referring to the following table.

the United Kingdom and Australia)

6m

30˚

30˚

1 Turn power on.

2 Press the TUNER/band key

3 Select the mode by using the "repeat" key.

Each press switches the space frequency alternately.

1 "FM 50 kHz" (FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHz)
2 "FM 100 kHz" (FM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHz)

Remote sensor

Area

USA, Canada and South

1

American countries

2

Other countries

CHANNEL

Space Frequency

FM: 100 kHz

AM: 10 kHz
FM: 50 kHz

AM: 9 kHz

Blinks.

4 Establish the selection by pressing the "set/

demo" key.

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Basic use method

Bass and treble compensation Bass and treble compensation

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Basic section

Example:
To select the CD input

VOLUME / multi control

on/standby

CD

6

11

Lights

22

Listening through headphonesMuting the sound temporarily

1. Set the “on/standby” key to ON (STANDBY).

When the “on/standby” key ( ) is pressed while the unit is ON,
the unit is switched off.

÷ Pressing the CD 6, MD 6, AUX, TAPE or “TUNER band” key also turns

power on and starts playback (reception) of the corresponding input. (One­touch operation)

÷ When the CD, MD or TAPE input is selected while the corresponding disc

or tape has been loaded, it immediately starts to play.

2. Selecting the desired output.

TUNER (Broadcasts) •
CD )
MD ™
TAPE §
AUX (External input) @

÷ Pressing the CD 6, MD 6, AUX,

TAPE or “TUNER band” key selects

the corresponding input.

3. Volume adjustment.

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The volume
decreases

÷ Quick turning produces a larger

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The volume
increases

change amount. (Dynamic rotary vol­ume control function)

÷ The display shows a reference value.

(The reference value is also indicated
by the CLOCK display)

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Listening through headphones

Insert the headphone plug into the “phones”
jack.

phones

÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be con-

nected.

÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off.

Muting the sound temporarily

MUTE

÷ Press again to resume the original volume.
÷ This is also cancelled when the volume is changed.

(Remote control unit only)

Blinks

RANDOM

PGM

REPEAT ALL

Standby mode

Bass and treble compensation

sound

EX.BASS

Each press switches the modes as follows.

1 “EX.BASS” (Extra Bass) lights.

The lowest and highest frequencies are en­hanced regardless of the current volume
level.

2 “LOUD” (Loudness) lights.

The lowest and highest frequencies are en­hanced according to the current volume level.
(Effective during low-volume listening.)

3

Both indicators off.
Sound enhancement mode is disen­gaged.

÷ Adjusting the tone while the “LOUD” or “EX.BASS”

indicator is lit turns it off and cancels the sound
enhancement mode. Œ

LOUD

or

AUTO POWER SAVE function

When the unit is ON and the unit is left for 30 min­utes with CD, MD and TAPE not operating, the unit
is switched off automatically by this function. This
is convenient when you forgot to switch off the unit.
This function can be activated or deactivated by the
following operation.

Basic section

When the standby/timer indicator on the main unit
lights in red or orange, a minute current flows for
memory protection. This condition is called standby
mode.

RANDOM

PGM

REPEAT ALL SLEEP

FM
A

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8 0180000

PM

A.P.S.

TUNED

AUTOTOTALTRACK NO.

kHz
MHz

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1 2

O.T.T. PROG.TPR·D·S EON EON

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BEST HITS O.T.E.

TA PTY

TITLE SEARCH

MD EDIT

T.E.NR

When CD has been selected.

RANDOM

PGM

REPEAT ALL SLEEP

FM
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PM

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TUNED

AUTOTOTALTRACK NO.

kHz
MHz

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TITLE SEARCH

MD EDIT

T.E.NR

Volume display

1 Select “A.P.S. SET?”.

VOLUME / multi control

menu

( Press the “set/demo” key while the “?” mark

is blinking.)

2 Select.

A.P.S. off A.P.S. on

A.P.S.

VOLUME / multi control

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LightsGoes off

3 Set it.

set/demo

÷ When the TUNER or AUX input is selected, APS

operates only when the volume is set to zero or when
MUTE is on.

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Playback of CD

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HM-381MD (En)

When a disc is placed into the CD player in advance,
the unit will be switched on automatically by press­ing the CD 6 key, and playback will start.

Playback from
desired track

To fast forward and backward

Skipping tracks

To stop playback

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DUAL D/A CONVEATER

0 push open

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Skipping tracks

Start playback/
To pause playback

2

2

To stop playback

Basic section

Open the CD cover.

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push open

Lights

CD

6

Start playback/
To pause playback

1. Load a disc.

The label side must be on top.

1 Open the CD cover.
2 Place a disc.
3 Close the CD cover.

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2. Start playback.

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Skipping tracks

To skip backward To skip forward

1

4

TAPE / preset

4

1

÷ The track in the direction of the key pressed is

skipped, and the selected track will be played from the
beginning.

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning.

÷ Operation also is possible with the keys 4 and ¢

of the remote control unit.

To fast forward and backward

(Remote control unit only)

Backward
search

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Forward
search

Playback from desired track

Select the desired track No.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

+10 0

Press the numeric keys as shown below....

To select track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)

To pause playback

CD

6

÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.

To stop playback

÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is

released.

÷ Do not touch the played side of disc.
÷ Be sure to place a disc horizontally. Placing it with an

inclination will result in malfunction.

RANDOM

PGM

REPEAT ALL SLEEP

FM
A

M

8 0180012

PM

A.P.S.

TUNED

AUTOTOTALTRACK NO.

kHz
MHz

CD• • • • • • • • •

1 2

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MD EDIT

T.E.NR

STOP

7

In regard to CD-TEXT

When discs conforming to CD-TEXT are played with
this unit, the text information recorded on the CD
(disc name or titles) is displayed automatically.

Time display on CD player

(Remote control unit only)

Each press of the TIME key changes the dis­played contents.

1

2

3

123

-237

TOTAL

2345

(Elapsed time of track being played)

(Remaining time of track being
played)

(Elapsed time of entire disc)

Basic section

÷ Titles are displayed for discs conforming to CD-TEXT.
÷ After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.

4

(Remaining time on entire disc)

÷ Only time information 1 and 2 can be displayed

during single-track repeated playback or random play­back.

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Playback of Mini Disc

Playback from
desired track

Skipping tracks

To fast forward and
backward

When a disc is placed into the MD recorder in advance,
the unit will be switched on automatically by press­ing the MD 6 key, and playback will start.

Start playback/To pause playback

2

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Skipping tracks

Ejecting the disc

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Start playback/
To pause playback

Basic section

2

2

In the direction of the arrow

To stop playback

1. Load a Mini Disc.

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Insert the minidisc correctly
into the slot of this unit.

÷ When a title has been recorded for

the disc, the title is displayed.

To stop playback

CAUTION

The MD cannot be loaded or ejected while the unit is in standby mode.
Do not force load a MD in standby mode, otherwise malfunction will result.

MD

6

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

+10 0

Lights

22

2. Start playback.

To listen from the track No. 1

To select a track

Press the numeric keys as shown

below....

To select track No. 23:

.......003

To select track No. 40:

.......0000)

÷ In a few seconds, playback starts

from track No. 1.

÷ If the MD being played contains re-

cording of track titles, the track title is
displayed at the beginning of each
track during playback.

÷ If the “PGM” indicator is lit, stop the

MD recorder and press the PGM key
of the remote control unit to turn the
indicator off.

÷ If a track NO. which does not exist on

the disc is selected while “READ-
ING” is blinking, the last track on the
disc will be played.

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Skipping tracks

To skip backward To skip forward

1

4

TAPE / preset

4

1

÷ The track in the direction of the key pressed is

skipped, and the selected track will be played from the
beginning.

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning.

÷ Operation also is possible with the keys 4 and ¢

of the remote control unit.

To fast forward and backward

(Remote control unit only)

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Backward
search

Forward
search

To pause playback

MD

6

÷ Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately.

To stop playback

STOP

7

Ejecting the disc

0

÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is

released.

The display changes.

FM
A

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PM

kHz
MHz

READ ING ••

FM
A

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0018P 000

PM

kHz
MHz

KENWOOD ••

Disc title

Elapsed time of track
Track No. being
played

RANDOM

PGM

REPEAT ALL SLEEP

FM
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0018P012

PM

JAZZOOD••••

Track title

being played

A.P.S.

O.T.T. PROG.TPR·D·S EON EON

STEREO

TUNED

AUTOTOTALTRACK NO.

kHz
MHz

1 2

BEST HITS O.T.E.

TA PTY

T.E.NR

TITLE SEARCH

MD EDIT

÷ The minidisc comes out from the minidisc insertion

slot.

Time display on MD recorder

(Remote control unit only)

Each press of the TIME key changes the dis­played contents.

1

2

3

4

123

-237

TOTAL

2345

(Elapsed time of track being played)

(Remaining time of track being

played)

(Elapsed time of entire disc)

(Remaining time on entire disc)

Disc recorded in monaural mode

This unit is capable of playing a disc recorded in the
monaural mode.
As the amount of data required to record informa­tion in the monaural mode is half the amount re­quired in the stereo mode, the play (record) time of
a disc recorded in the monaural mode is twice (max.
148 minutes) that of a disc recorded in the stereo
mode.

Basic section