Kenwood HM-537MP User Manual

HM-537MP

COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5469-18 01 C (E, M, X) 0402

Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

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

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

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

switchable*

The marking of products using lasers

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

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

Except for the Europe and Australia

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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 following direction.

AC voltage

selector

switches

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110-120V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110-120V

220-240V

220-240V

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.

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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.

Before applying power

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all
accessories are present.

AM loop antenna ......................................... (1)

FM indoor antenna ......................................(1)

Remote control unit .................................... (1)

Batteries(R6/AA) ..........................................(2)

AC plug adapter* .........................................(1)

* Except for the Europe, Australia

Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to
the shape of the wall outlet.

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. track 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 track number is 60.

•This player can play mixed mode disc:
MP3+CDDA can only play the MP3 tracks 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 tracks (For MP3-CD only) .... 10

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

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

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

Using the 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)

(For the Europe only)............................ 13

Using the RDS/DISPLAY button

(For the Europe only)............................ 13

Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search)

(For the Europe only)........................... 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.

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.

Channel space switching

(except for the Europe and Australia)

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 for each AM and FM
broadcast in accordance with your area by re­ferring to the following table.

Area

U.S.A., Canada and South

1

American countries

2

Other countries

When the system is on, press TUNER band
button to select TUNER mode and waveband
of which you wish to set the channel space.
Then, while pressing 6 button, press 4
button to switch the channel space.

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button on the

CHANNEL

Space frequency

FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz

FM: 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz

Connections

Connecting the FM antenna

Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best
reception.

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.

1 2

Notes:

•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

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

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

/TUNING

–

TUNER
/BAND

VOLUME UP

ENTER

VOLUME DOWN

TAPE
/MODE

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P.CALL

1 RDS/DISPLAY button (the Europe only)

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.
DISPLAY button (except for the Europe)
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 pre-

STEREO
/MONO

REPEAT

3/DEF

6/MNO

9/WXYZ

FILE SEARCH

CD

+

POWER

TIMER SET

TIMER

SLEEP

EQ/X-BASS

MUTE

SEARCH

/TUNING

REC

FWD PLAY

ON/OFF

+

set radio stations for TUNER; to set or reset
clock for clock; to set or reset timer for timer.

8 ENTER button

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

9 SEARCH/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/previous album for MP3;
to fast forward or rewind a tape; to tune to higher/

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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/MODE button

&

To select TAPE input or turn the system on to
TAPE input. When in TAPE input, press to se-

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lect a tape reverse mode.

! TUNER/BAND button

To select TUNER input or turn the system on
to TUNER input. When in TUNER input, press

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the select the waveband: FM or AM.

@ 7 button

To stop playback for CD or TAPE. To stop pro­gram for CD.

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# FWD PLAY 6 / RVS PLAY

To start or interrupt playback for CD. (FWD
PLAY 6 button only)

buttons

To start or interrupt playback for TAPE.

$ STEREO/MONO button

To switch between stereo mode and mono

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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.

& 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 button

To record from TUNER or CD to a cassette tape.

£ P.CALL +/– 5/∞ buttons

To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.

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Names and functions of parts

Main unit

RDS

ALB. icon

Play mode icons

Frequency display
Preset channel display
Playback time display etc.

icon

(the Europe only)

INTRO icon

1

2

3
4

5
6

7

SYNC icon

SLEEP

icon

ALL icon

MP3 icon

INTRO
REPEAT ALB. ALL

PROGRAM RANDOM

STEREO

STEREO
icon

MP3

R D S

POP

SYNC REC.

TOTAL REMAIN

SLEEP

TIMER ON OFF

CLASSIC

ROCK

Sound effect
icons

TOTAL icon
REC. icon
TIMER icons

REMAIN icon

JAZZ

X-BASS

X-BASS
icon

Reverse mode icon

Play icons

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