Kenwood MGR-A7 User Manual
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
MGR-A7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B60-5781-10/01 (X)
Contents
Safety precautions ............................................3
Unpacking ...........................................................6
Read Before Use
Names and functions of parts ......................7
Flow for music playback .................................9
Flow for recording of music or voice ........9
Screen display items ..................................... 10
How to read this manual/Turning
this unit on/Setting the time ................ 11
Switching Power ON/OFF ..............................11
Setting the date and time .............................11
For first use
Connecting stereo headphones ............... 12
HOLD function ................................................12
Inserting/removing an SD card.................12
Inserting the SD card ........................................ 12
Removing the SD card ..................................... 12
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC....13
Recharging from the AC adapter .............. 13
Recharging and battery indication .......... 13
Recharging from a PC connected
with USB connection ................................... 13
Disconnecting this unit from the PC ...... 13
Capturing Music in PC .................................. 14
This unit can play the following 3 types
of music files. .....................................................14
Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9 ...14
Transferring Music from PC ........................ 16
Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9 ...16
Data transfer by drag & drop ....................... 17
Deleting tracks ................................................ 18
Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9 ...18
Playing music tracks
Selecting music for playback ..................... 19
Display during playback .............................. 20
Operations available during playback ...20
Resume function .................................................20
Various play modes ....................................... 21
Play mode ................................................................ 21
Repeat mode .........................................................21
A-B Repeat mode ................................................ 21
To skip an item ................................................22
Adding to/Deleting from the Favorite ... 23
Adding to the Favorite .....................................23
Playing Favorite.....................................................23
Deleting from the Favorite ............................23
Varying the playback speed .......................24
Varying the playback speed ......................... 24
Varying the fast forward/
fast reverse speed .......................................... 24
Recording music or voice
Connecting a microphone or audio
component...................................................25
Selecting the recording mode/
Setting the microphone mode ............. 26
Display during recording ............................27
Adjusting the recording level ....................27
MIC REC LEVEL function .................................. 27
Auto Level Setting (ALS) function.............28
Manual recording level adjustment ........ 28
External microphone gain setting ............ 28
Setting the recording format .....................29
Setting the recording equalizer ................29
Setting the file recording destination .... 30
Sync recording for starting recording in
synchronism with music or voice ........ 30
Setting the detection level of sync
recording .......................................................31
Delayed recording for starting
recording after a set delay ......................31
Recording music or voice ............................32
Playing recorded music or voice .............. 33
Adjusting the audio
Adjusting the audio ......................................34
Adjusting the volume .......................................34
Selecting the sound effects .......................... 34
SPRM (Supreme) .................................................. 34
Sound mode ..........................................................35
Managing files
Viewing files ..................................................... 36
Deleting tracks ................................................ 37
Moving a recorded file ................................. 38
Dividing a recorded file ...............................39
Setting and adjusting this unit
Sleep timer and alarm timer ...................... 40
Various setups ................................................. 41
Function items that can be set .................41
Formatting/Resetting the settings .......... 42
Setting the prioritized drive ....................... 43
Setting the menu language ....................... 44
Appendix
Connection of external components......45
Connecting to the Line outout .................. 45
Connecting to the USB connector ...........45
Digital Audio Player Link ............................. 46
Specifications...................................................47
Glossary ............................................................. 48
Error messages ................................................ 48
Troubleshooting .............................................49
Forced formatting ...............................................50
Notes on Disposal .......................................... 51
Recycling the Built-in Battery ......................51
Removing the Rechargeable Battery
(Built-in Battery) Before Disposal .......... 51
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Safety precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
¤ Caution:
Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
WARNING :
• Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or walking.
Otherwise, a tra c accident may result. Never use headphones when you ride a bicycle
or driving an automobile or motorbike. If this unit is used during walking, the ambient
sounds will be cut and you may have di culties in hearing various warning sounds.
• Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.
Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile, motorbike or bicycle.
Otherwise, a tra c accident may result. Be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before
operating this unit.
• Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a vehicle.
Otherwise, a tra c accident may result.
• Always use the designated AC adapter.
Otherwise, a re or electric shock may result.
• Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet supplying the
speci ed voltage.
Otherwise, a re or electric shock may result.
Precautions :
• Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily ammable object inside this unit
through an opening. Otherwise, a re hazard or battery leak may result.
• When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the instruction for the
equipment, switch this unit o and connect the equipment as instructed. Also be sure
to use the speci ed cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a nonspeci ed cord or extension of the cord may cause heat generation and a burn or other
injuries.
Do not use or place the product in the following locations:
• A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower room. Also do not use this
unit in a place subject to water splashes. Otherwise, a re hazard or battery leak may
result.
• Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron, etc.). Otherwise, a re
hazard or battery leak may result.
• Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for example in a kitchen or near
an air humidi er, or in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a re
hazard or battery leak may result.
• Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise abnormally high, for
example in a closed automobile or under direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts
may deteriorate or a re hazard or battery leak may result.
Notes on AC adapter
• Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand. Otherwise, an electric shock may
result.
• In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter or the power plug.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
• In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit outdoors, immediately
stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
• Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt is attached on these plugs,
deterioration of insulation due to moisture may result in a re or electric shock. To clean
the power plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry cloth.
• Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying, bending forcibly, twisting,
stretching, heating or xing it with a staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on
the power cord or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet, etc.,
you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to the cord may result in a re or
electric shock. Using the damaged power cord may result in a re or electric shock.
• In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug. In case of water or a
foreign object penetrates inside this unit or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise,
immediately switch o this unit and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a re or electric shock. After the
smoke, abnormal odour or noise disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service
agent for servicing.
• If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord. If equipment is dropped
or the cover or case is damaged, switch o this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the
power outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a re or electric shock.
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Safety precautions
• Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit. These incorporate high
voltage parts inside and opening or modifying them may result in a re or electric shock.
Notes on using through headphones:
• Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden output of a highvolume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.
• Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long hours. Otherwise, your
hearing ability may be damaged.
• Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin. Otherwise, skin
in ammations may result. Should any abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use
of headphones, immediately stop using them and see a doctor.
• A person with an ear disease is discommended to use headphones. Otherwise, the
disease may worsen. Should any abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of
headphones, immediately stop using them and see a doctor.
• Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and slowly. Violent attaching or
detaching may injure the ear.
Notes on using through car stereo :
• Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, particularly above the dashboard, for
this may lead to malfunction or damage due to solar heat.
• If the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes
interfere.
Handling
• Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
• Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object. Otherwise, this unit may be
damaged when the bag is pushed.
• Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile substance or bring this unit in
extended contact with a rubber or vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of
the surface nish may result.
• Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be damaged due to a
strong impact when you sit down, etc.
• Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.
Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours in the summer or
during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or
failure.
Operating conditions
Temperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great di erence in
temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if
condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and restart the operation
after the condensation has dried up.
Be specially cautious against condensation in the following circumstances:
When this unit is carried from one place to another across a large difference in temperature,
when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not
to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.
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Safety precautions
Note on the built-in battery
• For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.
• The battery built into this unit discharges spontaneously even when this unit is not used.
This means that the built-in battery may be exhausted completely when this unit is left
unused for a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using this unit.
• The battery recharging time is variable depending on the condition of the battery and
ambient temperature.
• The available playback time reduces when this unit is used under low temperatures.
• The built-in battery can be recharged for about 500 times. (This is a reference value and is
not guaranteed.)
• The built-in battery is a consumable part, and the available playback time reduces
gradually after repeated use. If the available playback time becomes very short even after
the battery has been recharged fully, the battery may be degraded; replace it with new
one.
• Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the alteration or loss of data caused due to
complete discharging of the built-in battery.
• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.
It is free from the memory e ect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen batteries, with which the
capacity decreases if the battery is charged or discharged incompletely for several times.
The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before it has exhausted
completely.
Storage and maintenance of SD card
Before storage
• Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.
• Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high temperature (under direct
sunlight, etc.) or extremely high humidity.
When the SD card gets dirty
• Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.
• Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.
Other cautions
• Do not open or modify the SD card.
• Do not peel o the label from the SD card.
• Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.
• Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a nger or metallic object.
Note on disposal/transfer of SD card
The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply change the le management
information and do not erase the data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or
transferring the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase the internal
data completely using commercially available PC data erasing software.
It is the user’s responsibility to manage the data in the SD card properly.
SD card (LOCK switch)
The SD card has a switch for protecting the card against data write. Set the switch to the
LOCK position to protect the data in the card. Set the switch to the unlock position before
recording, transferring, editing or erasing the data.
Lock Unlock
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Unpacking
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Names and functions of parts
Built-in microphones
Left mic
Right mic
Center mic
1
2
3
4
5
1 EDIT button
• Press during recording to divide the
recorded file at the position where the
button is pressed.
2 REC button
• Press to start or let pause the
recording of music or voice.
• Rec indicated by the indicator
Steady lighting Record mode
Blink Record-pause mode
Extinguished Stop mode
3 REC EQ button
• Press to set the equaliser effect to be
applied to the recording of the built-in
or external microphone.
/ Power/Menu button
4
• Press and hold to switch the power
ON/OFF.
• Press shortly to open the pop-up
menu. Pressing the button again
closes the pop-up menu.
• If pressed when the display backlight
is off, the backlight is turned on.
5 Repeat button
• Press to select the repeat mode.
• During playback, press and hold for
more than 1 second to set the A-B
Repeat points.
6
VOLUME button
• Press to increase (%) or decrease (fi)
the volume. Pressing and holding a
button segment varies the volume
gradually.
Display
Microphone input
Line input
Line output
AC adapter connector
6
Phones jack
CHARGE indicator
7
8
7 4 Up button
• Press to move the cursor upward.
• Press during playback to skip to
the beginning of the current track.
Pressing the button at the beginning
of a track skips to the beginning of the
previous track.
• Press and hold to fast reverse the
music.
• Press during playback to increase the
recording level (provided that the
MANUAL recording level adjustment is
selected).
8
¢ Down button
• Press to move the cursor downward.
• Press during playback to skip to the
beginning of the next track.
• Press and hold to fast forward the
music.
• Press during playback to decrease
the recording level (provided that the
MANUAL recording level adjustment is
PEAK indicator
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selected).
9
2 Left button
• Press to return to the previous (left)
display. This can be used for example
to return from the playback display to
the track list.
• Press and hold to return to the home
screen.
0
3 Right button
• Press to enter an item and advance to
the next (right) item.
-
3¥7 Play/Stop button
• Press to play a track or let it stop.
• Press while the menu is displayed to
enter a selected item.
• Press during recording to stop it.
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Names and functions of parts
Strap eyelet
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USB jack
#
Card cover
= MIC MODE switch
• When the built-in microphones are
used, set the microphone mode to
Monaural, 2-Microphone or 3Microphone.
• When an external microphone is
used, set the microphone mode to
Monaural or Stereo.
~ MIC REC LEVEL switch
• When the built-in microphones or an
external microphone is used, set the
@ HOLD switch
• Press to defeat all other buttons. This
helps prevent erroneous operation
of this unit when it is carried in a bag,
etc.
# Reset button
• In case of irregularity, first consult
<Troubleshooting> (page 49). If an
optimum remedy is not found, try
pressing the reset button with the tip
of a clip.
recording level adjustment method to
either MANUAL or AUTO.
! PLUG IN POWER switch
• Set ON when using an external
microphone with the plug-in power
type.
• Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through the strap eyelet. Otherwise, this
unit may be damaged.
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Flow for music playback
Flow for recording of music or voice
Preparation
Preparation of music les
Transfer music les from
the PC to this unit
Playback of music
Connecting stereo headphones (page 12)
Canceling the HOLD function (page 12)
Switching Power ON (page 11)
Recharging Battery (page 13)
Connecting a PC (page 13)
Capturing Music in PC (page 14)
Transferring Music from PC (page 16)
Selecting music for playback (page 19)
Display during playback (page 20)
Operations available during playback (page
20-24)
Preparation
Set the recording format,
tone, etc.
Adjust the recording level
Set the recording start method
Setting the time (page 11)
Connecting a microphone or audio component
(page 25)
Selecting the recording mode/Setting the
microphone mode (page 26)
Setting the recording format (page 29)
Setting the recording equaliser (page 29)
Setting the recorded file storage location (page
30)
Adjusting the recording level (page 27)
MIC REC LEVEL function (page 27)
Auto Level Setting (ALS) function (page 28)
Manual recording level adjustment (page 28)
Setting the external microphone gain (page 28)
Sync recording for starting recording in
synchronism with music or voice (page 30)
Setting the detection level of sync recording
(page 31)
Delayed recording for starting recording after a
set delay (page 31)
Volume and tone adjustments
Adjusting the volume (page 34)
Selecting the sound effects (page 34)
Start recording
Recording music or voice (page 32)
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Screen display items
Home screen
Initial screen for use in
starting music file selection
and other settings.
Artist
Album
Track
Favorite
Genre
Year
Folder
Recorded
Recording
Settings
USB connecting message
screen
Message screen indicating
that this unit is connected
to a PC.
MSC
connecting
Library screen
Screen for use in selecting music for playback (page 19)
Album title
Track title
Artist name
Track title
Album title
Artist
Track title
Album title
Artist name
Track title
Album title
Artist name
Track title
Album title
Artist name
Album title
Artist name
Artist name
Album title
Track title
Album
Track title
Album title
Track title
Album title
Track title
Album title
Track title
Album title
Album title
Track
Track title
Track title
Track title
Track title
Track title
Settings
Indicator
Backlight Brightness
Lighting time
LCD Contrast
Auto power off
Beep
Language
Format
Prioritized Drive
Clock setting
Setting reset
System information
Favorite
Track title
Track title
Track title
Track title
Track title
(page 23)
Album title
Track title
Artist name
Track title
Album title
Genre name
Track title
Album title
Track title
Genre
Track title
Album title
Track title
Genre name
Track title
Album title
Track title
Genre name
Album title
Track title
Genre name
Track title
Genre name
Genre name
Year
Track title
Year
Track title
Year
Track title
Year
Track title
Year
Track title
Year
Year
Setting screen
Screen for use in various settings.
Indicator page 41
Backlight Brightness page 41
Lighting time page 41
LCD Contrast page 41
Auto power off page 41
Beep page 41
Language page 44
Format page 42
Prioritized Drive page 43
Clock setting page 11
Setting reset page 42
System information page 41
Folder name
Internal memory
Internal memory
SD card
Folder1
Folder
RECORD
Internal memory
File001.mp3
SD card
File002.mp3
File003.mp3
(page 36)
Line
20071201123
Recorded
20071202101
Line
20071202120
Mic
20071203000
20071203234
(page 33)
Display during playback
(page 20)
Artist name
Track title
Display during
recording
(page 27)
(During record-pause)
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(During recording)
Pop-up menu
Screen for use in setting the playback-related functions
To Home screen
SPRM
Sound mode
Play mode
Add favorite
Item skip+
Item skipTimer setting
Play speed
FF/FB Speed
Properties
To Home screen
SPRM page 34
Sound mode page 34
Play mode page 21
Add favorite page 23
Delete favorite page 23
Item skip+ page 22
Item skip- page 22
Timer setting page 40
Play speed
FF/FB Speed page 24
Properties (Music properties
information)
Pop-up menu
Screen for use in setting the recording-related functions
To Home screen
Recording format
Recording destination
Sync rec
Sync level
Delay rec
Mic Gain
Timer setting
Auto Level Setting
To Home screen
Recording format page 29
Recording destination
Sync rec
Sync level
Delay rec
Mic Gain
Timer setting
Auto Level Setting page 28
: Built-in microphones
: External microphone input
: Line input
page 24
page 30
page 30
page 31
page 31
page 28
page 40
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How to read this manual/Turning this unit on/Setting the time
This manual uses illustrations extensively to describe the operating procedures.
Details of the operations are described in the actual operating procedure for <Setting the
date and time> below.
• When the built-in battery power is low, connect the AC adapter to this unit. (page 13)
• The illustrations of the display and panel shown in this manual are examples selected for
facilitating the description of operations. They may differ from the actual displays on this unit.
Switching Power ON/OFF
1 Switch this unit ON.
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the KENWOOD
logo is displayed.
This unit enters the mode before the last time it was switched
OFF.
2 Switch this unit OFF.
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the display is
turned off.
Setting the date and time
Adjust the date and time of this unit.
The date/time information is required for naming the recorded files. Recording is not
available unless the date and time are set.
1 Select "Settings" from the home screen.
1 sec. or
more
Artist
Album
Track
Favorite
Genre
Year
Genre
Year
Folder
Recorded
Recording
Settings
2 Select "Clock setting".
Settings
Beep
Language
Format
Prioritized Drive
Clock setting
3 Set Year, Month, Day and Hour.
Clock setting
08
02 29
YM
01 23
HM
Clock setting
08
02 29
YM
01 23
HM
Month Day Hour
D
D
Year
Clock setting
08
01 23
4 Set Minute.
Clock setting
08
02 29
YM
01 23
HM
D
For each of Month, Day and Hour, press
/ to select the desired figure and press
to move to the next item.
Clock setting
02 29
YM
HM
D
Press to start the time count from "00" sec.
EnterEnter
08
02 29
YM
01 23
HM
D
• Pressing during setting returns to the previous item or screen.
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Connecting stereo headphones
Inserting/removing an SD card
Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.
Entanglement-prevention slider
• Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord
may result in malfunction.
• To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled, slide the entanglement-prevention
slider to fix the headphone bodies in position.
HOLD function
The HOLD function defeats all of this unit’s buttons and helps prevent erroneous
operation when this unit is carried in a bag, etc.
The HOLD function should be canceled before using this unit.
HOLD canceled
HOLD
(Red indication is
visible.)
This unit can play music stored in an SD card or recording music in an SD card.
Inserting the SD card
1 Switch this unit off.
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the display is
turned off.
2 Insert the SD card.
Open the card cover.
Hold the SD card with the label side up and
the notched section on the right, and insert it
into the slot until it clicks.
Close the card cover.
Removing the SD card
1 Switch this unit off.
2 Take out the SD card.
Open the card cover.
Push the SD card until it clicks and then
remove your finger from the card. The card
pops up so that you can pull it out with
your fingers.
Close the card cover.
• When HOLD is on, is displayed on the screen during playback and recording.
• When the SD card is inserted, is displayed on the screen during playback and recording.
• A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC card or microSD card.
• The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.
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Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC
This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter referred to as "the battery"),
which can be recharged from the AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB
connection.
Recharging from the AC adapter
Connect the AC adapter (optinal accessory) to this unit.
Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator is extinguished.
Recharging completes in about 3 hours.
This unit can be used in playback and recording even when the AC adapter is connected.
To wall AC outlet
AC adaptor
(optional accessory)
¤ Caution
÷ Refer to your Kenwood stockist for the optional AC adaptor.
÷ The power of this equipment will not be completely cut off from the wall outlet when
the power switch is turned off. Install the equipment so that the wall outlet is easily
accessible and, in case of emergency, immediately unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.
Recharging and battery indication
During recharging, the CHARGE indicator shows the recharging status. During playback
and recording, the on-screen icons show the battery condition.
CHARGE indicator
ON The indicator lights during recharging.
OFF The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.
On-screen icons
→ →
• The on-screen icons are not displayed during recharging.
Shows the remaining power of the battery.
The battery is nearly exhausted.
Recharging from a PC connected with USB connection
This unit can be connected to a PC with USB connection in order to transfer music with
the PC or recharge the battery from the PC.
Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator is extinguished.
Recharging completes in about 3.5 hours.
When the USB cable is connected, this unit enter the data transfer mode and does not
accept user operations on it.
For how to disconnect the PC from this unit, see <Disconnecting this unit from the PC>
below.
USB cable
(provided accessory)
• For the PC system requirements, see <Specifications> (page 47).
• Start up the PC before connecting this unit.
• This unit is switched ON automatically at the moment it is connected to the PC.
• When the USB connection, always use a supplied USB cable.
• This unit should be connected directly to the USB port of the PC. We cannot guarantee the
operation if this unit is connected via a USB hub.
Disconnecting this unit from the PC
1 Click the [Safe To Remove Hardware] icon.
Display the indicator on the task tray if it is
Windows Vista
not displayed.
Windows XP
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
When the message showing that this unit
(Vista)
can be disconnected safely, disconnect
it from the PC.
(XP)
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Capturing Music in PC
To play music files as tracks of this Player, first rip music files in the PC.
This unit can play the following 3 types of music files.
• MP3 (*.mp3) : MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
Sampling frequency 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Transfer bit rate 32k – 320 kbps
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) 32k – 320 kbps
ID3 tag Ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4
• WMA (*.wma) : Windows Media Audio
Sampling frequency 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Transfer bit rate 32k – 320 kbps
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) 32k – 355 kbps
• WAV (*.wav) : WAVE file (Linear PCM)
Sampling frequency 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Quantization 8 bit/ 16 bit
Channel Stereo/Monaural
Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9
A music CD can be ripped into the PC using the Windows Media Player 11/10/9.
(The following steps describes the operation with the Windows Media Player 11/10.)
Using Windows Media Player 11
1 Launch the Windows Media Player.
2 Click the [Rip] button on the top.
3 Place a music CD in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
4 Check the checkboxes of the CD tracks to be ripped.
Checking the checkbox at the top of the list checks or unchecks all the track
names listed below it.
5 Click the [Start Rip] button.
When the [Rip Option] dialog box is displayed:
Select "Do not add copy protection to your music", check "I understand that
music… I have copied." and then click [OK].
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Capturing Music in PC
• For the operating procedures of software including the Windows Media Player, refer to the
manuals and help information for the software.
• If copy protection is set, when capturing tracks of a music CD into the PC using the Windows
Media Player, transferring the music file to this unit is limited only to the Windows Media Player.
The music files which are transferred using drag & drop or copy & paste cannot be played.
• Before transferring a music file, view it with the Windows Media Player to confirm that the
genre, artist name, album title and track title are set correctly.
• For selecting a destination folder or a file format, go to [Tools] menu > [Options] > [Rip Music]
tab.
Using Windows Media Player 10
1 Launch the Windows Media Player.
2 Click the [Rip] button on the top.
3 Place a music CD in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
4 Check the checkboxes of the CD tracks to be ripped.
5 Click the [Rip Music] button.
• For selecting a destination folder or a file format, go to [Tools] menu > [Options] > [Rip music]
tab.
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Transferring Music from PC
The obtained music files can then be transferred to this unit.
Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9
(The following steps describes the operation with the Windows Media Player 11/10.)
Using Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect this unit to a PC.
2 Launch the Windows Media Player.
3 Set up the device.
When "KENWOOD_DAP" (internal memory) or "(SD card)"/"KENWOOD_SD" (SD
card) device name is displayed, click [Finish]. ("Digital Player" may be displayed.)
When the [Device Setup Manage Existing Files on Device] dialog box is
displayed:
Search for the music files to be added to the library.
4 Click the [Sync] button on the top.
5 Select "KENWOOD_DAP" (internal memory) or "(SD Card)"/
"KENWOOD_SD" (SD Card). ("Digital Player" may be displayed.)
6 Add the music files to be transferred in the Sync List.
Drag & drop the music file selected from the library into the sync list on the right.
Alternatively, right-click to open a pop-up menu and select [Add to ‘Sync List’]
from it.
7 Click the [Start Sync] button.
Using Windows Media Player 10
1 Connect this unit to a PC.
2 Launch the Windows Media Player.
3 Click the [Sync] button on the top.
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