Kenwood HM-437MP User Manual

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HM-437MP

COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

NEDERLANDS

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5521-08 00 C (E) 0404

Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Europe .......................................... AC 230 V only

The marking of products using lasers

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The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It
means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation out­side the product.

Location: Bottom

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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.

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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 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.

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

Tu ning 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

remote control. When the power comes on, press
the button you want to operate.

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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.

button on the

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.

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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.

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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.

Names and functions of parts

Remote control unit

1

2
3

4
5

6

PTY

INTRO

1

4/GHI

7/PQRS

0

RDS/
DISPLAY

RANDOM

2/ABC

5/JKL

8/TUV

PROGRAM

7

8

9

0

SEARCH

/SKIP

/TUNING

–

TUNER
/BAND

VOLUME UP

ENTER

VOLUME DOWN

TAPE

!

@

PLAY/PAUSE

–

P.CALL

1 RDS/DISPLAY button

To c hange the display for RDS; to view the cur­rent status of the system; to change the time
display for CD; to change the information dis­play 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 pre­set radio stations for TUNER; to set or reset
clock for clock; to set or reset timer for timer.

STEREO
/MONO

REPEAT

3/DEF

6/MNO

9/WXYZ

FILE SEARCH

CD

+

POWER

TIMER SET

TIMER

SLEEP

EQ/X-BASS

MUTE

SEARCH

/SKIP

/TUNING

REC/DEMO

ON/OFF

+

8 ENTER button

To confirm the selection in file search mode
for MP3-CD.

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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-

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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

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hour and minutes for clock; to set timer func­tion for timer.

0 TAPE button

To select TAPE input or turn the system on to

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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.

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SLEEP button to select the sleep time.

^ EQ/X-BASS button

To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLAS­SIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/off X­BASS 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 in­put.

¡ REC/DEMO button

To record from TUNER or CD to a cassette tape.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration in
STANDBY or power on mode.

™ 7 button

To stop playback for CD or TAPE; to stop pro­gramming for CD.

£ P.CALL +/– 5/∞ buttons

To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.

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Names and functions of parts

Main unit

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ALB. icon

INTRO icon

SYNC icon

SLEEP

RDS
ALL icon

icon

icon

MP3 icon

MP3

INTRO
REPEAT ALB. ALL

PROGRAM RANDOM

STEREO

STEREO
icon

R D S

POP

SLEEP

TIMER ON OFF

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Sound effect
icons

Frequency display
Preset channel display
Playback time display etc.

Play mode icons

SYNC REC.

TOTAL REMAIN

ROCK

TOTAL icon

REC. icon

TIMER icons
REMAIN icon

FILE-SEARCH

JAZZ

X-BASS

X-BASS
icon

1

2

FILE SEARCH icon

Play icon

7

8
9
0
!

@

#
$
%

3

45 6

&

*

(

)

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