Kenwood HM-537WM User Manual

HM-537WM

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COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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B60-5572-08 00 C (E) 0501

Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

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

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)

The marking of products using lasers

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

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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

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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.

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.

Before applying power

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 frequencies.

•This unit can play back only the closed sessions. This unit is compatible with multi-session 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 limited 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.

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked

to ensure safe operation.

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

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

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

Media that can be played back with this unit ....

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 tracks

(For MP3-CD and WMA-CD only) .......... 11

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

Repeat ....................................................... 12

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

Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 12

Listening to the sound of your personal

computer with this unit ............................... 13

Preparations before listening to sound

from the USB terminal ......................... 13

Listening the sound of your computer ...... 13

Using the radio ............................................... 15

Tu ning in radio stations ............................. 15

Storing preset ........................................... 15

Tuning to a preset radio station ................. 15

Using RDS (Radio Data System) ............... 15

Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 16

Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) ....... 16

Using the cassette ......................................... 17

Playing a cassette tape ............................. 17

Recording on a cassette tape.................... 17

Clock/timer operation ..................................... 19

View clock ................................................. 19

Clock setting .............................................. 19

Timer setting ............................................. 19

To activate/deactivate the timer ................ 20

Sleep timer setting .................................... 20

General information........................................ 21

Maintenance ............................................. 21

In case of difficulty ......................................... 22

Specifications ................................................. 23

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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

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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.

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.

button on the

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 terminals.

Connecting the USB cable

Connect a commercially available USB cable to the USB port on the rear panel and connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of your personal computer. (See “Preparations before listening to sound from the USB terminal” on page 13.)

Names and functions of parts

Remote control unit

2 3

4 5

PTY

INTRO

4/GHI

7/PQRS

RDS/ DISPLAY

RANDOM

2/ABC

5/JKL

8/TUV

PROGRAM

! @

/SKIP

/TUNING

–

TUNER/BAND

USB

RVS PLAY

VOLUME UP

ENTER

VOLUME DOWN

TAPE /MODE

–

P.CALL

1 RDS/DISPLAY button

To change 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 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 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

POWER

TIMER SET

TIMER

SLEEP

EQ/X-BASS

MUTE

/SKIP

/TUNING

REC

FWD PLAY

ON/OFF

8 ENTER button

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

9 SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING +/– ¢ / 4 buttons

for TUNER; to set the hour and minutes for

lower radio frequency or search radio stations

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clock; to set timer function for timer.

0 TAPE/MODE button

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To select TAPE input or turn the system on to TAPE input. When in TAPE input, press to select a tape reverse mode.

! TUNER/BAND/USB 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. To select USB input by pressing the button repeatedly.

@ 7 button

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

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# FWD PLAY 6 / RVS PLAY buttons

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

To start or interrupt 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, CLASSIC, 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 input.

™ REC button

To record from TUNER, CD or USB to a cassette tape.

£ P.CALL +/– 5/∞ buttons

To select a preset radio stations for TUNER.

Names and functions of parts

Main unit

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SLEEP icon

INTRO icon

ALB. icon

Play mode icons

Frequency display Preset channel display Playback time display etc.

3 4

USB

SYNC icon

RDS 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

FILE SEARCH icon

FILE-SEARCH

JAZZ

X-BASS

X-BASS icon

Reverse mode icon

Play icons

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Names and functions of parts

1 CD tray 2 Remote sensor

button

To switch the system on or to standby mode. standby indicator

4 CD button

To select CD input or turn the system on to CD input.

5 TAPE mode button

To select TAPE input or turn the system on to TAPE input. When in TAPE input, press to select a tape reverse mode.

6 TUNER band/USB 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. To select USB input by pressing the button repeatedly.

7 search +/– ¢ / 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 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.

8 phones jack 9 7 stop button

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

0 6

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

! rec button

To record from TUNER, CD or USB to a cassette tape.

buttons

@ 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.

# Cassette tape compartment $ 0 open/close button

To open the CD tray.

% Clock and timer related buttons

timer on/off button To switch the timer on/off. timer set button To view the clock or set the clock.

^ p.call/album down/up buttons

To select a preset radio stations for TUNER. To select an album of MP3 and WMA.

& EQ/X-bass button

To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT; to switch on/ off X-BASS mode.

* VOLUME knob

To increase or decrease the volume.

( demo button

To activate/deactivate the demonstration in power on mode.

Standby mode

While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit.

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Basic function

Demonstration mode

The system 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.

To deactivate the demonstration

Press demo button during demonstration.

To activate the demonstration

After turning the power on, press demo button.

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Note:

The demonstration operates automatically when; a power has failed and then recovered, or the plug of the power cable has been pulled out while the power was on and then plugged back in.

Switching the system on

Press button on the unit or POWER button on the remote control; or CD, TUNER band/USB (TUNER/BAND/USB on the remote control), or TAPE mode button (TAPE/MODE on the remote control). The standby LED will go out.

•The system will switch to the last selected source or the selected source.

To switch off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE button on the remote control.

Playback will continue without sound only system speaker output and the icon “MUTE” appears on the display. To restore the volume, press MUTE button on the remote control again or adjust the volume.

Sound control

EQ/X-BASS

The sound control system feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings, providing the best music reproduction.

Press EQ/X-BASS button

To select the desired sound effect: POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT.

To switch the X-BASS on/off

Press and hold the EQ/X-bass button on the unit (EQ/X-BASS button on the remote control).

If X-BASS is switched on, “BASS ON” will appear then disappear on the display and the icon “XBASS” will appear on the display. If X-BASS is switched off, “BASS OFF” will appear then disappear on the display and the icon “X-BASS” will disappear.

Switching the system to standby mode

Press button on the unit or POWER button on the remote control.

•The clock will be displayed.

Volume control

Turn volume knob to the right (press VOLUME UP 5 button on the remote control) to increase, or turn volume knob to the left (press VOLUME DOWN ∞ button on the remote control) to de-

crease the volume level.

“VOL XX” will be displayed. “VOL XX” denotes the volume level. The volume can be adjusted in 30 steps from minimum to maximum.

Note:

EQ and X-BASS functions are not applied to the recording sound.

Headphones

To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm phones jack on the top of the unit.

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