Kenwood HM-V655MP User Manual

MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM

HM-V655MP

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5281-00 00 MA (M,X) FE 0204

Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada ...............................AC 120 V only

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

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

China and Russia ................................. AC 220 V only

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

Before applying power

switchable*

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

* 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

Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

AC 220 240V ~

AC 110 120V ~

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 (For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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

Location : Back panel

Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as Class 3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal caution label shown above. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.

Location : CD laser pick-up unit cover inside this product

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Before applying power

Special features

This unit can playback CD-DA, VIDEO CD and MP3 file.

Playback capability of CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can playback music data recorded in CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) and CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable). However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable on the CD player depending on the recording characteristics of the recording equipment (including the pick-up), properties of the CD-R or CD-RW in use, its recording condition and so on. Also note that a CD-R or CD-RW disc which has not been finalized cannot be played back.

Playback capability of MP3 files

This unit can playback disc media containing MP3 files. However, some disc media may not be playable on this CD player. Also note that MP3 file on which the session has not been closed or finalized cannot be played back with this unit.

Playback capability of normal VIDEO CD

This unit can playback conventional Version 2.0 VIDEO CDs (VCD).

Convenient recording features

Versatile recording features are provided, allowing the user to select the desired one for each purpose.

÷ One-touch recording :

Pressing a single key starts the recording of all tracks or a single track in a CD (CD-DA, the audio of VIDEO CD with PBC OFF).

÷ Program recording :

Your favorite tracks can be recorded in any desired order. (CD-DA, the audio of VIDEO CD with PBC OFF)

Versatile timer features

÷ Timer playback, timer recording :

Two timer programs (PROG 1, PROG 2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback) or timer recording. (With the AI timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually until the set volume level is reached.)

÷ Sleep timer :

This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example, falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.

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 canceled as follows.

"DEMO OFF" (To cancel demonstration):

Press the set/demo key during demonstration.

"DEMO ON" (To execute demonstration):

After turning power ON, press and hold the set/ demo key (for more than 2 seconds).

÷ This operates automatically when a power failure

has occurred or the plug of the power cable has been pulled while the power was ON.

Accessories

Unpacking

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

Before applying power

Remote control unit (1)

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends 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.

FM indoor antenna (1)AM loop antenna (1)

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.)

Video Cord (1)

Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power

Preparation section

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

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

Special features ..................................................................... 3

Accessories ............................................................................4

System connection .................................................... 6

Connection of the System Accessories ............................. 6

Connection of Other Accessories

(Commercially Available Parts) ..................................... 8

Controls and indicators.............................................9

Display .....................................................................................9

Main unit ............................................................................... 10

Operation of remote control unit ...................................... 12

Before playing a disc................................................14

Discs which can be played with this unit........................14

Basic section

Basic use method.................................................... 16

Playback of CD-DA, MP3 file and the audio of

VIDEO CD .................................................................. 18

Playback of TAPE .................................................... 21

Receiving broadcast station ................................. 23

Collective presetting of stations...................................... 24

Channel space setting (Except for Australia) ............... 24

Tuning to a non-preset radio station

(Auto tuning, Manual tuning) ....................................... 25

One-by-one presetting (Manual preset) ......................... 25

Recording on TAPE ................................................. 26

Application section

Various CD (CD-DA,VIDEO CD and MP3 file)

playback features .................................................... 29

Listening to the desired sequence (PGM)....................... 29

Repeated playback (REPEAT)............................................ 31

Playing tracks in a random order (RANDOM) ................ 32

Convenient recording methods ............................. 33

One-touch edit recording ...................................................34

Program recording .............................................................. 35

Playback of MP3 file ............................................... 36

Important notes on the MP3 file........................................ 36

Selecting MP3 file playback ............................................. 37

Playback of VIDEO CD .............................................38

Playing back a VIDEO CD using the menu ...................... 38

Playing VIDEO CDs with the PBC function ..................... 39

Using the Digest functions ................................................. 42

Listening to an AUX input source..........................44

Clock adjustment ..................................................... 45

Timer operation ........................................................46

Sleep timer (SLEEP)............................................................. 46

Setting the timer program

(PROG. TIMER) ................................................................. 47

Knowledge sections

Important Items.........................................................51

Maintenance ........................................................................ 51

Reference ..............................................................................51

In case of difficulty ..................................................53

Specifications...........................................................56

System connection

Connection of the System Accessories

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

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

CAUTION

The magnet in the speaker may cause color irregularity to the TV or PC monitor. Place the speaker farther away from the TV set or PC monitor.

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

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.

Assemble

Speaker (Right)

AM loop antenna

÷ Never short-circuit the "+" and "–" speaker cords. ÷ If the "+" and "–" polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instru-

ments, etc.

÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be

produced or noise may interfere.

÷ 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.

System connection

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer by referring to "In case of difficulty". E

GND

FM 75

Ω

ANTENNA

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(6-16

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

Ω)

VIDEO

OUT

AUX OUT

AUX IN

FM indoor antenna

The supplied antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception, we recommend to use an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect to an outdoor antenna.

1 Connect the antenna to the antenna terminal. 2 Locate the position providing good reception

condition.

3 Fix the antenna.

FM indoor antenna

GND

Ω

ANTENNA

Speaker (Left)

AC 220 240V

AC 110 120V

FRONT

SPEAKERS

(6-16

Ω)

Speaker cord

How to connect speaker cords to the main unit

12 3

POWER cord

TO WALL AC OUTLET

How to connect AM antenna cord to the main unit

12 3

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.

* DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack

The DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack outputs the CD signal. The CD signal can be recorded in digital format by connecting a recorder to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack.

Note on Connection

Monitor TV

VIDEO IN

Optical fiber cable

Digital input

VIDEO OUT

Record player

Output

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

Audio input

cap

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

(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.

FM outdoor antenna

GND

Ω

ANTENNA

FRONT

SPEAKERS

Ω)

(6-16

AUX OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUX IN

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

Antenna adaptor (Commercially Available Parts)

GND

FM 75

Ω

ANTENNA

AC 220 240V

AC 110 120V

POWER cord

TO WALL AC OUTLET

MD recorder or DAT etc.

÷ In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. ÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be

produced or noise may interfere.

÷ 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.

Controls and indicators

System connection

Display

The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display.

! 0

1 TAPE EQ. indicator

2 CD-DA (CD, CD-R, CD-RW), VIDEO CD

and MP3 file -related indicators

3 MUTE indicator, APS indicator

4 Tuner-related indicators/Numeric

information display

5 Timer-related indicators

In the present text, ordinary music CDs, recordable CDs (CD-R) and rewritable (CD-RW) are referred to as "CD-DA". (The display also shows "CD-DA" for these disc media.)

6 VIDEO CD player-related indicator

7 Character information display

8 Time display indicators

9 EX.BASS indicator, LOUD (Loudness)

indicator

0 O.T.E. (One-Touch Edit) indicator

! Tape-related indicators

AUTO POWER SAVE function

When the unit is ON and the unit is left for 30 minutes with CD or 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.

1 Select "APS ?".

2 Select "APS ON" or "APS OFF".

(Press the set/demo key while the "?" mark is

blinking.)

3 Set it.

÷ When the TUNER or AUX input is selected, APS op-

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

Main unit

System connection

Controls and indicators

2 3 4

% ^

1 Cassette holder ¡

To load or eject a cassette tape, press the area marked ) push open on the cassette holder to open it.

2 repeat key ⁄

Press for setting repeated playback.

3 sound key &

Press to select EX. BASS or LOUD sound effect.

4 Remote sensor #

This window receives signals from the remote control unit.

5 volume knob ^

Turn this knob for volume adjustment.

6 7

8 9 0 !

6 mode key 9

Press to switch the function of the 4 and ¢ keys to

menu select mode. Press again to reset the function of the 4 and ¢ keys to normal mode.

7 set/demo key 39

Press to set or enter an item selected with the 4 and

¢ keys.

This key is also used for switching demonstration on/

off and the beat cancel function on while recording the radio broadcast.

8 Headphone jack &

Connect headphone with a stereo mini-plug (optionally

available).

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 playback (or reception).

while the unit is in standby mode immediately start

System connection

Controls and indicators

9 rec key ¶

Press to start tape recording. Pressing this key during recording initiates record-pause after leaving a nosound blank of about 4 seconds.

0 O.T.E. key ›

Press to start recording CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) onto a tape with one-touch operation. Pressing this key during CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) playback records only the track being played onto tape. Pressing it while CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) are in stop state will record all the tracks onto tape.

! 4 and ¢ multi control keys

In the normal mode:

CD-DA, VIDEO CD and MP3 file :

Press to skip tracks.

Press to switch the VIDEO CD screen.

TAPE :

Press to fast forward or rewind tape.

TUNER :

Press to select a preset radio station.

In the menu mode (selected by pressing the mode key), press these buttons to select the desired menu item. To set or enter setting of the menu item, press the set/demo key.

™

÷ Pressing these multi control keys switches the display

contents.

"TAPE RVS"

"AUTO PRESET ?" ¢

(Only when the TUNER input is selected)

"INPUT ?"

(Only when the AUX input is selected)

"TIMER ?"

"TIME ADJUST ?" t "APS ?" 9

÷ The function of these keys returns to the normal mode

when they have not been operated for 20 seconds.

(

™

7 Tuning Mode key

CD-DA, VIDEO CD, MP3 file and TAPE:

Press to stop a disc or tape operation. Press to stop recording. ¶ During VIDEO CD (with PBC ON) or MP3 file operating, press to return to the higher layer of the hierarchy.

TUNER : ∞

Press to switch between the AUTO (auto tuning, stereo reception) and MONO (manual tuning, monaural reception) modes.

Standby mode :

Press to display the clock.

(™

‡·

@ ) CD open/close key *

Press to open or close the CD tray.

# Display panel

$ Basic operation keys

AUX key r

Press to reproduce the external source component connected to the AUX (analog auxiliary input) jacks.

TUNER /band key £

Press to select the TUNER input. This key is also use to select the received broadcast band.

CD 6 key *‡·

Press to select the CD input and start playback. During CD-DA, VIDEO CD or MP3 file playback, press to pause. During VIDEO CD (with PBC ON) or MP3 file operating, press to advance to the lower layer of the hierarchy.

TAPE 2 3 key ¡

Press to select the TAPE (cassette deck) input and start playback of a tape. Pressing this key during tape playback switches the tape transport direction.

% standby/timer indicator

Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode of power.

Red : Ordinary standby. Green : Timer standby. Off : The unit is On.

^ key ^

Press to set the unit to On or Standby.

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.

System connection

Controls and indicators

Operation of remote control unit

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.

3 1 TUNING ¡ keys (™∞‚

During CD-DA, VIDEO CD, MP3 file or TAPE playback :

POWER

REC

SOUND

STEP

RC-FO112

VOLUME

TUNER/BAND

TAPE EQ.

TONE

AUTO/

PAL/NTSC

DIGEST

FREEZE

SELECT

STOP/

RETURN

AUTO/MONO

P.CALLP.CALL

ENTER

TIME DISPLAY

ON SCREEN

PGM

SET

CLEAR

AUTO PBC

MULTIPLEX

AUX

TAPE

O.T.E.

MUTE

SLEEP

REPEAT

RESUME

SLOW

TUNING

RANDOM

TIME SEARCH

1 POWER key ^

Press to set the unit to On or Standby.

2 AUX key r

Press to reproduce the external source component connected to the AUX (analog auxiliary input) jacks.

TAPE 2 3 key ¡

Press to select the TAPE (cassette deck) input and start playback of a tape. Pressing this key during tape playback switches the tape transport direction.

TUNER/BAND key £

Press to select the TUNER input. This key is also use to select the received broadcast band.

CD 6 key *

Press to select the CD input and start CD-DA, VIDEO CD or MP3 file playback. During CD-DA, VIDEO CD or MP3 file playback, press to pause.

SELECT key ‡·

During VIDEO CD (with PBC ON) or MP3 file operating, press to advance to the lower layer of the hierarchy.

Press to fast forward or backward the played audio. During TUNER reception :

Press to select a radio station.

4 P.CALL ¢ keys (™£‡

During CD-DA, VIDEO CD or MP3 file playback : Press to skip tracks.

During MP3 file operating in stop mode : Press to select the desired folder or file. During TAPE playback : Press to fast forward or backward the played audio. During TUNER reception : Press to receive a preset radio station.

PREV. , NEXT key °

Press to switch the VIDEO CD screen.

VOLUME keys ^

Press to adjust the volume.

MUTE key &

Press to mute the audio temporarily.

ENTER key ∞

Press to enter a radio station in the preset memory of the tuner.

4 AUTO/PAL/NTSC key %

Press to switch the video output signal format.

ON SCREEN key $

Press to select the information to be displayed on the TV screen.

5 PGM key (CD) ª

Press to program tracks in the desired sequence.

SET key 9ª

In program playback of CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF), press to enter the selected track number in memory. Press to set or enter an item selected with the 4 or ¢ key.

CLEAR key ª

Press to clear a programed track(s).

6 Keys connected with the VIDEO CD

RESUME key q

Press to resume VIDEO CD or CD-DA playback from the location where playback was last stopped.

TIME SEARCH key q

Press to jump to a specific location on a VIDEO CD or

CD-DA.

DIGEST key w

Use for the Digest functions to scan a disc of a VIDEO

CD or CD-DA.

System connection

30˚

Controls and indicators

AUTO PBC key *°

Press to activate or deactivate the playback control (PBC) functions of a VIDEO CD.

SLOW key ‚

Use for slow-motion playback of a VIDEO CD.

STEP key ‚

Press to advance the picture of a VIDEO CD frame by frame.

FREEZE key ‚

Press to freeze the image of a VIDEO CD.

MULTIPLEX key ‚

Press to change the audio output channel of a VIDEO CD or MP3 files.

7 O.T.E. key ›ﬁ

Use for recording of CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) onto tape with a one-touch operation.

REC key ¶

Press to start recording.

TAPE EQ. key ™

Press to turn the tape equalizer on.

STOP key (™¶t

During CD-DA,VIDEO CD,MP3 file or TAPE playback: Press to stop playback. During TAPE recording : Press to stop recording. Press in power standby mode to display the clock.

RETURN key ‡·

During VIDEO CD (with PBC ON) or MP3 file operating : Press to return to the higher layer of the hierarchy.

AUTO/MONO key ∞

During tuner reception, press to switch the tuning mode of the tuner.

8 SLEEP key y

Press to set the sleep timer.

SOUND key &

Press to switch the sound effect to EX. BASS or LOUD.

TONE key &

Press to adjust the tone.

TIME DISPLAY key )

Press to switch the time information displayed during CD-DA or VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) playback. Press to display ID3 TAG (song title and artist name) during MP3 playback.

REPEAT key ⁄

Press for setting repeated playback.

RANDOM key ¤

Press for setting playback of the CD-DA and VIDEO CD (with PBC OFF) tracks in a random order.

9 Numeric keys (∞qw

Press to select CD-DA, VIDEO CD tracks, MP3 file or recall a preset station of the tuner.

Loading batteries

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

÷ Insert two R6 ("AA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications.

Operation

Operating range (approx.)

After plugging the power cord of this unit, press the POWER (

turn the system ON. When the system is turned

) key of the remote control unit to

Remote sensor

ON, press the key of the function to be operated.

÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys

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

÷ The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short. ÷ When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones. ÷ 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.

6 m

Before playing a disc

Discs which can be played with this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (8cm, 12cm), VCD, finalized CD-R and CD-RW, disc media of MP3 files which have been finalized or contains a closed session, and the audio part of CD-G/CD-EG (CD graphics) discs and CDV discs.

÷ This unit is suitable for the NTSC/PAL format.

Discs recorded with other television format (SECAM) cannot be played back with this unit.

CD-R and CD-RW

The CD-R and CD-RW records digital data of music CD or other source without compression so it can be played back at equivalent high quality to commercially marketed CDs.

÷ This unit cannot playback a CD-R or CD-RW which has not been finalized. ÷ This unit cannot play other data than audio signal data, such as data signal in a CD-ROM. When a disc containing

various data, for example a CD Graphic or CD-TEXT is loaded in the unit, the unit cannot play other data than the audio signal data.

In addition to the above, this unit may also be incapable of playing certain CD-R or CD-RW discs depending on the recording characteristics of recording equipment (including the pickup), properties of the CD-R or CD-RW in use, its recording condition and so on.

MP3 files

÷ Check to ascertain that MP3 files can be played back correctly on the personal computer in use prior to saving them

onto the media.

÷ Check to ensure that the saved file can be played back normally. ÷ MP3 files on which the session has not been closed or finalized cannot be played back with this unit. ÷ There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3 files and music CD information (CD-DA) are saved on the

same media.

Explanation of terms

VIDEO CD

This is a CD with recorded moving images. By compressing the video information to 1/120 and the audio information to 1/6, recording of up to 74 min is possible on discs with the same 12 cm diameter as general audio CDs. Two types of discs are being marketed (without PBC) for simple playback and (with PBC) with menus and special playback (playback control). This unit can be used for playback of VIDEO CDs of both types.

Character indications on the TV screen

To constantly display character information on the TV screen, select "OSD ON".

Remote control unit only

ON SCREEN

Each press switches the modes as follows.

1 "OSD ON" .... Display executed opera-

tion, track number and time.

2 "OSD OFF" .... Only display executed

operation.

Key error display

If a wrong key is pressed when operating the unit, a hand mark is displayed at the top left corner of the TV monitor screen.

Switching AUTO/PAL/NTSC

The TV screen display and disc signal formats can be classified roughly into two types (NTSC, PAL) depending on the countries and regions. Therefore, it is necessary to set the NTSC/PAL switch of this unit according to the TV format (country or region) and disc.

1 Check the display format of your TV. 2 Press the key to scroll the current TV format

display. To change the TV format, press the key again while the TV format display is being scrolled.

Remote control unit only

AUTO/

PAL/NTSC

¶ The screen display may be disturbed during

switching. This is not a malfunction.

Screen display examples of various TV formats

Before playing a disc

TV formats of major countries

TV format

PAL

NTSC

Countries, regions

China, North Korea, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Singapore, etc.

Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc.

Each press of the key cyclically changes the setting.

1 "AUTO" .... Switches automatically

(Factory setting)

2 "PAL" ........ PAL format

3 "NTSC" ..... NTSC format

When your TV is switchable between NTSC/PAL

Try playing a disc. If the picture is black and white or as shown on the right, stop playback and switch the screen display formats of this unit and the TV to another format. This will improve the picture quality.

When your TV is compatible only with the PAL format

With certain VIDEO CDs, the playback picture may have black spaces above and below it (as shown on the right). This is because the disc has been recorded in the NTSC format. The screen may be somewhat hard to see but this is not malfunction.

When your TV is compatible only with the NTSC format

With certain VIDEO CDs, the playback picture may be cut above and below it (as shown on the right). This is because the disc has been recorded in the PAL format. The screen may be somewhat hard to see but this is not malfunction.

NTSC PAL

Basic use method

Muting the sound temporarily

Enhancement of bass

The system is switched ON or STANDBY

Tone adjustment

1. Set the key to ON.

Pressing the key when the unit is ON turns it off (Standby mode of power).

÷ Pressing the TUNER/band, CD 6 , TAPE 2 3 or AUX key also turns

power on and starts playback (reception) of the corresponding input. (One-touch operation)

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

tape has been loaded, it immediately starts to play.

Enhancement of bass

Listening through headphone

Example: To select the CD input

The volume decreases

The volume increases

2. Selecting the desired source.

CD (CD-DA, MP3 file and VIDEO CD) *‡° TAPE ¡ TUNER (Broadcasts) £ AUX (External input) [Adjusting the AUX input level r]

÷ Pressing the TUNER/

band, CD 6, TAPE

2 3 or AUX key se- lects the corresponding input.

When CD (CD-DA) has been selected.

3. Volume adjustment.

÷ The display shows a reference value.

Volume display

Basic use method

P.CALLP.CALL

Listening through headphone

Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack.

÷ Headphone with a stereo mini plug can be con-

nected.

÷ The sound from all speakers are cut off.

Muting the sound temporarily

Remote control unit only

MUTE

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

Enhancement of bass

SOUND

Tone adjustment

Remote control unit only

The lowest and highest frequency bands can be adjusted independently.

1 Select the frequency band.

TONE

Each press switches the operation.

1 "BASS" (low frequency) adjustment

2 "TREBLE" (high frequency) adjust-

ment

3 Normal mode

(Go to step 2 within 8 seconds.)

Each press switches the modes as follows.

1 "EX.BASS" lights.

The low frequencies are enhanced regard-

less of the current volume level.

2 "LOUD" (Loudness) lights.

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

3 Both indicators off.

Canceled.

÷ Adjusting the tone while the "LOUD" or "EX.BASS"

indicator is lit. Sound enhancement mode is canceled when the indicator turns off.

2 Adjust.

(To adjust the other frequency band, repeat steps 1 and 2 for it.)

÷ The levels of both "BASS" and "TREBLE" can be ad-

justed in 2 steps in the range between – 8 and +8.

÷ Adjusting the tone while the "LOUD" or "EX.BASS"

indicator is lit. Sound enhancement mode is canceled when the indicator turns off.

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