COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
K-501USB
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(Operating Procedures)
Read “Read Before Use”
on the opposite side first.
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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT
SYSTEM
K-501USB
2WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM
What are Available with This System
Contents (Operating Procedures)
Using the USB Audio Player
Using a Memory Card
Operation from this system/remote control unit
Enjoy music files stored in a memory card
Playback...................................................... 6
Playback in Repeated Cycle
(Repeat Playback)................................13
Selecting the Desired Tone................18
Playback...................................................... 7
Playback in Repeated Cycle
(Repeat Playback)................................13
Finding Music by Playing
Introductions (Intro Scan) ...............16
Selecting the Desired Tone................18
Play
Record
Edit
Recording with simple operation
Recording CD tracks
(All tracks, single track,
programmed tracks)..........................26
Moving Music from Memory Card
to USB Audio Player...........................30
Record more music
Recording CD tracks (All tracks, single
track, programmed tracks)...................28
Recording Music from Kenwood
Digital Audio Player...........................32
Recording of Radio Broadcasting
(FM or AM) .............................................34
Recording of Auxiliary Component
(AUX)........................................................34
Editing music as required
Easy editing
Erasing Music..........................................36
Character Input......................................38
Renaming of Title ..................................40
Erasing Music..........................................36
Character Input......................................38
Renaming of Title ..................................40
Timer Operation................................. 42
Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)........ 47
One-Touch Edit Recording
Using TOOL....................................... 48
Adjusting the External Signal
Setting the recording mode.......... 56
Advanced
Recording
Setting the recording speed ......... 57
Setting the recording input........... 57
Setting the recording level ............ 58
Setting the track
Operations
Setup
Input Level........................................ 50
Checking the Numbers of Folders
and Music Files in USB Audio
Player or Memory Card................. 51
Refreshing for Rearranging Folders........ 52
Recording More Music..................... 53
Switching the Display Information ........ 54
marking method ............................ 59
Setting the track mark intervals........ 60
Setting whether the music title is
also copied in recording .............. 61
Troubleshooting
Message List............................................70
Resetting the Microcomputer ..........71
Troubleshooting ....................................72
Glossary ....................................................75
Read “Read Before Use” on the
opposite side first.
Using CD
Using Radio and External Input
Play your CDs in different ways
Playback......................................................................8
Playback in Random Order
(Random Playback)............................................ 12
Playback in Repeated Cycle
(Repeat Playback)............................................... 13
Playback of Desired Music in Desired Order
(Program Playback)............................................ 14
Selecting the Desired Tone............................... 18
Playback of Auxiliary Component
(AUX)..........................................................................9
Playback of Kenwood
Digital Audio Player.......................................... 10
Selecting the Desired Tone............................... 18
Radio Reception.................................................... 20
Presetting of Stations.......................................... 22
RDS (Radio Data System)................................... 24
Enhancing the bass tone................ 62
Tone
Setup
Enhancing both bass and treble........ 63
Registering the desired tone setups........ 64
Playing audio in more realistic tone .........65
Adjusting the balance between left
and right speakers...............................65
Adjusting the Display Brightness ........ 66
System
Erasing All Data in Memory Card........ 67
Setup
Setting Auto Power Save ................ 68
Adjusting the Time of Day.............. 69
Playback
Playing music in USB audio player
Start playback.
1
* The music title of the music file
is displayed. Characters that
doesn't correspond with this
system are displayed as "*".
USB
* For the playable data format,
refer to page 17 of "Read Before
Use".
To select music:
Select the folder or music
file.
* For the selection method, see
page 20 of "Read Before Use".
To select a play mode:
Each press switches the
selection.
ON
OFF
Folder play mode
All file play mode
( M u s i c f i l e s i n t h e (All music files in the
s e l e c te d fo l d e r a re USB audio player are
played back.)
played back.)
To stop playback
To let playback pause temporarily
Press again to resume
playback.
USB
Press again to resume
playback.
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Playing music in memory card
Start playback.
1
* The music title of the music file is displayed.
Characters that doesn't correspond with this
system are displayed as "*".
* For the playable data format, refer to page 17 of
"Read Before Use".
To select music:
Select the folder or
music file.
* For the selection method,
see page 20 of "Read
Before Use".
To select a play mode:
Each press switches
the selection.
ON
OFF
Folder play mode
All file play mode
(Music files in the selected
folder are played back.)
(All music files in the memroy
card are played back.)
Provided that the USB audio player or memory card contains music files, simply
pressing USB or MEMORY switches the system ON and starts playback.
Hint
If another audio source is selected during playback of the memory card or
USB audio player, pressing MEMORY or USB resumes the playback
of the card or player from the point where another audio source was selected.
To skip music
To fast forward/fast reverse music
To start playback from desired
music (Remote control unit only)
Press and hold during
playback.
To select F023:
To select F102:
x 2,
,
Tilt during playback.
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Playback
Playback of Auxiliary Component (AUX)
Playing Music in CD
Load a CD.
1
Open the tray.
1
Place a CD on the tray.
2
Close the tray.
3
lights when the CD is loaded.
Start playback.
2
* With a CD-TEXT compatible disc,
character information including
the track title and album title is
displayed. A long title is scrolled.
Note that only the alphanumeric
characters can be displayed. Other
types of characters are displayed
as space.
* For the playable disc types, refer to
page 18 of “Read Before Use”.
Provided that a CD is already loaded in the system, simply
pressing CD
playback.
switches the system ON and starts
Hint
Other operation of CD
* The following operation during playback of auxiliary component
(AUX) will not be possible.
To stop playback
To let playback pause temporarily
Press again
to resume
playback.
Press again
to resume
playback.
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Playback of Auxiliary Component (AUX)
Connect the component.
1
2
* Be sure to switch the system OFF before connection. (Refer
to page 10 of "Read Before Use".)
* Also read the instruction manual for the connected
component.
Select the AUX source.
Each press switches the selection.
AUX
D.AUDIO
Start playback.
3
Play the connected auxiliary component.
* If the audio of the auxiliary component is louder or
lower than other audio sources while the system is set
to the same volume level, adjust the signal input level.
(See page 50.)
Simply pressing AUX on the remote control unit switches the
system ON.
Hint
To skip music
To fast forward/fast reverse music
To start playback from desired
music (Remote control unit only)
Press and hold during
playback.
To select track 12:
To select track 23:
,
Tilt during playback.
x 2,
9
Playback of Kenwood Digital Audio Player
Kenwood Digital
Audio Player
Connect the player to the D.AUDIO
IN connector.
1
* When the dedicated cable is used, the Kenwood
digital audio player can be controlled from the
main unit or remote control unit.
* Be sure to switch the system OFF before
connection. (Refer to page 10 of "Read Before
Use".)
* Also read the instruction manual for the connected
component.
Playable Kenwood
digital audio player
(as of Sep. 2006)
HDD audio player
HD20GA7
Memory audio
player
M1GC7
Turn the Kenwood digital audio
player ON.
2
*
O p e r a t i o n s a v a i l a b l e
only when the player is
connected through the
dedicated cable.
To stop playback
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10
Start playback.
3
Selects the audio source
and starts playback.
Each press switches the
selection.
AUX
D.AUDIO
* If the dedicated cable is not used
for the connection, start playback
on the connected Kenwood digital
audio player.
Simply pressing D.AUDIO
switches the system ON.
on the remote control unit
Hint
The volume and tone setups made on the Kenwood digital
audio player are defeated while it is connected to this system.
To let playback pause
temporarily
To skip music
To fast forward/fast reverse
music
Press and hold during
playback.
Press again to
resume playback.
Tilt during playback.
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Playback in Random Order (Random Playback)
Playback in Repeated Cycle (Repeat Playback)
Random playback
Select the CD source.
1
Start random playback.
2
Each press switches the
selection.
ON
OFF
Random playback ON
Random playback OFF
To cancel random playback
Press the RANDOM key again
during random playback so
that is extinguished.
* Simply pressing the STOP
key also cancels the random
playback. In this case, play
mode is also switched to stop
mode.
When the REPEAT key is pressed during random playback,
random playback in a different order will start after the
current random playback has played all of the music files or
tracks.
Hint
It is not possible to skip to already played music during
random playback.
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Repeat playback
Select the audio source.
1
2
or
or
USB
or
or
Start repeat playback.
Each press switches the selection.
ON
ON
OFF
Repeat playback of
single music file/
track.
Repeat playback
of all music files/
tracks.
Repeat playback
canceled.
*
Cannot be selected
d u r i n g p ro g r a m
playback.
To cancel repeat playback
Press the REPEAT key
again during repeat
playback so that
extinguished.
is
Pressing the REPEAT key during program playback repeats the selected music
files/tracks.
Hint
Pressing the REPEAT key in the folder play mode repeats the music files in the
current folder. (See page 6.)
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Playback of Desired Music in Desired Order
(Program Playback)
CD only
Select the CD source.
1
Stop playback.
2
Select the program mode.
3
Each press switches the
selection.
ON
OFF
Program mode ON
Program mode canceled
To add a track in the program
Stop playback and perform the
operation in step 4.
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Select the desired tracks.
4
Select a track.
* After selecting a track, press the
ENTER key within 20 seconds.
* If you made a mistake, press the
CLEAR key and restart selection from
the beginning.
Enter the selection.
Example) Display when CD track No.
4 is selected as the first track in the
program.
To select the second and later tracks,
repeat step 4 for each of them.
5
6
* Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. [PGM FULL] is displayed if you
attempt to select the 33rd track.
Start playback.
Turning the system OFF or taking out a disc with program playback set
erases the set program.
Hint
To clear a track from the program
To cancel program playback
Stop playback and
press the CLEAR key.
S t o p p l a y b a c k a n d
then press the P.MODE
key so that
extinguished.
is
* Each press clears the
currently last track in
the program.
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Finding Music by Playing Introductions (Intro Scan)
Memory card only
Select the memory card source.
1
Intro Scan plays the first 10 seconds
of every music file. This function is
convenient for finding the desired
music file from a memory card.
Select the play mode.
2
E a c h p re s s s w i tc h e s t h e
selection.
ON
OFF
Folder play mode
All file play mode
(Intro Scan of the music (Intro Scan of all music
files in the selected folder.)
files in the memory card.)
* Skip to Step 4 when
selecting All file play
mode.
Select a folder.
3
* For the selection method,
see page 20 of "Read
Before Use".
To cancel in the middle:
* This stops any playback.
* Intro Scan stops automatically
when the first 10 seconds of
all of the available music files
have been played.
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Start Intro Scan.
4
5
The first 10 seconds of
every track in the selected
folder are played from the
beginning.
When the desired music file is found:
Press to start normal
playback.
A music file can be erased or moved even in the middle of Intro
Scan. Press the TOOL key for erasing or press the MEMORY USB
key for moving in the middle of Intro Scan. Intro Scan is paused
during erasing or moving files, and after completion of them Intro
Scan will be resumed from the following music file.
Hint
To start Intro Scan using TOOL :
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Selecting the Desired Tone
Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS)
Each press switches
between ON and OFF.
*
lights up when it is ON.
The effects of the tone setup may be
less noticeable with certain audio
sources.
To adjust the enhancement level
The tone setup adjusted using SOUND
SETUP can be switched ON/OFF.
(See page 62~65.)
The level can be adjusted in
the range between 1 and 10,
in steps of 1.
*
It can also be adjusted in SOUND
SETUP. (See page 62.)
Playing audio in more realistic tone (Supreme)
USB audio player or memory card only.
Each press switches
between ON and OFF.
*
lights up when
Supreme is ON.
* It can also be adjusted in SOUND
SETUP. (See page 65.)
Supreme
This is the name of the Kenwood-original tone
improvement technology, which reproduces
realistic sound by estimating and interpolating
the high frequencies that are lost as a result of
audio data compression.
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Enhancing both bass and treble (TONE)
Each press switches between ON and OFF.
*
lights up when it is ON.
When the level is "0", it doesn't
light.
To adjust the enhancement level
Select Treble or
Bass
The level can be
adjusted in the
range between +8
and -8, in steps of 2.
The level can be
adjusted in the
range between +8
and -8, in steps of 2.
and adjust.
* It can also be adjusted in SOUND SETUP. (See page 63.)
Setting a desired tone (MANUAL EQ)
The system incorporates a high-grade, 7-band equalizer covering heavy bass to ultrahigh
treble frequencies. You can create desired tone response curves and preset up to three
of them (USER 1 to 3) in the user memory.
Each press switches the selection.
*
lights up when it is ON. When
the level is "0", it doesn't light.
OFF
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
MANUAL EQ OFF
USER 1 setup
USER 2 setup
USER 3 setup
* It is necessary to preset USER 1 to 3 in advance.
(See page 64.)
Defeating the D-BASS, TONE and MANUAL EQ setups temporarily (FLAT)
Each press switches between FLAT and the set tone
setup.
* When FLAT is switched ON, the lighted indicators among
,
and
are extinguished.
The previous display resumes in 5 seconds after a tone setup is switched ON/OFF or in 20
seconds after an enhancement level is adjusted.
Hint
The operations including the selection can also be performed on the main unit.
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Radio Reception
Tuner only
Select the FM or AM band.
1
Each press switches the
selection.
FM
FM
AM
Each press switches the
selection.
AM
Select a radio station.
2
Selecting a preset station (Preset Call)
Example) When preset No. 03
is selected.
Select the preset number
(P01 to P40) in which the
desired station is preset.
* For the method of presetting
stations (Auto preset/Manual
preset), see pages 22 and 23.
* Holding the key or tilting the
knob continuously varies preset
numbers at a high speed.
To select a station (preset number) using numeric keys:
To select P13:
To select P32:
,
x 3,
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Selecting a non-preset station (Auto Tuning, Manual Tuning)
Select either Auto Tuning or Manual Tuning.
1
* Each press switches the selection.
ON
OFF
Auto Tuning
Manual Tuning
(Select under good radio
receiving condition.)
(Selected under relatively
poor receiving condition.)
2
Select a station.
Auto Tuning:
Each press tunes into the next receivable
station automatically. Press repeatedly until
the desired station is received.
Manual Tuning:
Press or tilt until a station is received or the
desired frequency is tuned.
Hold the key or tilting the knob continuously
varies tuned frequencies at a high speed.
Simply pressing the FM/AM
key on the remote control unit switches the system ON.
No audio is output during either Auto or Manual Tuning.
Hint
Auto Tuning receives stations in stereo audio but Manual Tuning receives them in monaural audio.
lights up when a station is tuned.
lights when the received station is in stereo.
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Presetting of Stations
Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY)
Tuner only
Press the TOOL key.
Preparations
1
Select the FM or AM band.
* Stations cannot be preset if other audio
source is selected.
* Up to 40 stations can be preset in the
system.
* For use of the RDS function, stations must
be memorized by AUTO MEMORY.
2
Select [AUTO MEMORY].
Presetting of Stations
3
* [AUTO MEMORY] blinks on the display
and the receivable radio stations are
preset automatically.
* A preset frequency can be rewritten
later.
RDS stations are given priority during auto presetting. If
there is memory left after presetting, this unit continues
presetting regular FM and AM stations.
Hint
A broadcast station that cannot be preset with AUTO
MEMORY should be set with Manual preset. (See page 23.)
To select a preset number using numeric keys:
To select P13:
To select P32:
,
x 3,
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Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)
Select a desired station.
1
* Receive a station with either Auto Tuning or Manual Tuning.
(See page 21.)
* To memorize an RDS station, wait for the station name to
appear on the display before performing step 2.
Press the ENTER key.
2
Select the desired preset number
(P01 to P40).
3
* If the selected preset
number already stores a
station, the existing station
will be overwritten by the
newly selected station.
Presetting of Stations
4
* To preset other stations,
repeat steps 1 to 4 for each
of them.
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RDS (Radio Data System)
Tuner only
PS (Program Service Name) Display
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is
automatically displayed.
This system is designed for RDS reception,
it can extract the information from the
broadcast signal for use with various
functions such as automatic display of the
station name.
* The
when an RDS broadcast (signal)
is received.
indicator lights up
Preparations
To switch the displays
Select the FM band.
Preset RDS stations with the AUTO
MEMORY function. (See page 22.)
Each press switches the
selection.
*
Some functions may not be provided or
be given different names depending on
countries or areas.
Clock
PS (Program Service Name)
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Searching for a desired program type (PTY serch)
The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).
Press the PTY key.
1
When an RDS broadcast is received, the
program type is shown on the display. If no
PTY data is available, or if the station is not
an RDS station, "None" is displayed.
2
Select the desired program type.
Select it while the
indicator is lit.
Use program type table for your convenience.
Program type table
Program Type Name
Pop Music
Display
Pop M
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
News
Varied
Weather
Finance
Children's programs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Varied
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Affairs
Info
Sport
Educate
Drama
Culture
Science
Leisure
Leisure
Jazz
Country
Nation M
Oldies
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentaty
Culture
Science
Folk M
Document
Start the search.
3
* No sound is heard while the
indicator is blinking.
* If a program of the desired type is found, that program is
received and the program type name display changes to the
station name display.
To cancel in the middle:
If a program of the desired type cannot be found, "No Program" blinks, then after several seconds the
display returns to the original display.
Hint
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Recording CD Tracks
(One-Touch Edit Recording)
USB audio
player operation
Recording all tracks in CD
Preparations
Start recording.
1
Make sure that both the USB audio
player and CD are in stop modes.
If
is lit,
press the RANDOM key to cancel the
random play mode.
* Do not insert a memory card during editing,
as this will stop the recording.
* To change the record mode setup, see pages
56 to 61.
To cancel in the middle:
* It is not possible to let the
recording pause temporarily.
* It is not possible to let the
recording pause temporarily.
If the USB audio player contains a folder named AL_Z90
or higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required to
rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.
(See page 52.)
Hint
When recording completes:
W h e n t h e U S B a u d i o
player becomes full before
completion of recording:
The USB audio player
stops and a message [DATA
WRITING] is displayed.
A message [STOP REC No
Capacity] is displayed.
Erase the unnecessary
music files before retrying
r e c o r d i n g f r o m t h e
beginning. (See page 36.)
*
Do not switch the system OFF or
apply shock or vibration to it while
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.
*
If the power to the system is shut off
before [DATA WRITING] disappears,
the recorded data will be lost.
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Recording a single track
Recording desired tracks in desired order
Play the track to be
recorded.
Select the tracks to be
1
2
1
recorded.
Use the program mode to select the
desired tracks in the desired order.
(See page 14.)
Start recording.
Recording starts from
the beginning of the
track being played.
Start recording.
2
To cancel in the middle:
To cancel in the middle:
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
One-Touch Edit recording from a CD to the USB audio player is also possible using the TOOL key. (See
page 49.)
Hint
With a CD-TEXT compatible disc, character information including the track title and album title is
recorded together with the music data. (See page 61.)
Other operations
To record in a shorter period ………………………………… See page 57 (Setting the recording speed).
To view data in the USB audio player ……………………………………………………… See page 51.
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.
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Recording CD Tracks
(One-Touch Edit Recording)
Memory card operation
Recording all tracks in CD
Preparations
Start recording.
1
Make sure that both the memory card
and CD are in stop modes.
If
is lit,
press the RANDOM key to cancel the
random play mode.
* Do not connect a USB audio player during
recording, as this will stop the recording.
* To change the record mode setup,
see pages 56 to 61.
To cancel in the middle:
* It is not possible to let the
recording pause temporarily.
* It is not possible to let the
recording pause temporarily.
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90 or
higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required to
rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.
(See page 52.)
Hint
When recording completes:
When the memory card
becomes full before
completion of recording:
The memory card stops
and a message [DATA
WRITING] is displayed.
A message [STOP REC No
Capacity] is displayed.
Erase the unnecessary
music files before retrying
r e c o r d i n g f r o m t h e
beginning. (See page 36.)
*
Do not switch the system OFF or
apply shock or vibration to it while
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.
*
If the power to the system is shut off
before [DATA WRITING] disappears,
the recorded data will be lost.
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Recording a single track
Recording desired tracks in desired order
Play the track to be
recorded.
Select the tracks to be
1
1
2
recorded.
Use the program mode to select the
desired tracks in the desired order.
(See page 14.)
Start recording.
Recording starts from
the beginning of the
track being played.
Start recording.
2
To cancel in the middle:
To cancel in the middle:
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
*
It is not possible to
let the recording
pause temporarily.
One-Touch Edit recording from a CD to the memory card is also possible using the TOOL key. (See page 49.)
With a CD-TEXT compatible disc, character information including the track title and album title is
recorded together with the music data. (See page 61.)
Hint
Other operations
To record in a shorter period ………………………………… See page 57 (Setting the recording speed).
To view data in the memory card …………………………………………………………… See page 51.
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.
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Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player
(O.T.E. moving)
Moving a single file
Recording of music from the memory
card to the USB audio player has the
same effect as moving the music files
from the former to the latter. This means
that the music files in the memory card
are erased after they have been moved.
Select the memory card source.
1
2
*
Once moving music files from the memory
card to the USB audio player is completed, the
file cannot be restored to the memory card.
Preparations
Select the music file to be moved
and play it.
Make sure that both the USB audio
player and memory card are in stop
modes.
* To change the record mode setup,
see pages 56 to 61.
* For the selection
method, see page
20 of "Read Before
Use".
Start moving.
3
* Even when this operation is
per formed in the middle of
playback of the music file, the
entire file will be moved from the
beginning.
One-Touch Edit moving from the memory card to the USB
audio player is also possible using the TOOL key. (See page
48.)
Hint
When the USB audio player becomes
full before completion of moving:
[Failed MOVE Check USB]
are displayed. Erase the
unnecessary music files
before retrying moving
from the beginning. (See
page 36.)
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Moving all files in a folder
Select the memory card source.
1
2
Select the folder to be moved.
* For the selection method, see page 20
of "Read Before Use".
Start moving.
3
* When you press some keys while moving,
messages [Now Moving Locked keys.] are
displayed. No other operation is available
until the completion of moving.
If the USB audio player contains a folder named AL_Z90 or higher, a
message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and recording cannot be started.
In this case, it is required to rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.
(See page 52.)
Hint
Other operations
To view data in the USB audio player or memory card……………………………………… See page 51.
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.
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Recording Music from Kenwood Digital Audio
Player
Memory card only
Select the D.AUDIO source.
1
Preparations
Connect a Kenwood digital audio player
to the D.AUDIO IN connector. (Refer to
page 10 of "Read Before Use".)
Prepare recording.
2
Make sure that the memory card is in
stop mode.
Let playback pause
temporarily.
1
If
is lit,
press the RANDOM key to cancel the
random play mode.
Select the music file to be recorded.
2
* Do not connect a USB audio player during
recording, as this will stop the recording.
*
Playback pauses at the beginning of the selected music file.
* To change the record mode setup,
see pages 56 to 61.
* When the dedicated cable is used, the Kenwood digital
audio player can be controlled from the main unit or
remote control unit.
* If the dedicated cable is not used for the connection,
prepare recording on the connected Kenwood digital
audio player.
Enter record-pause mode.
3
The memory card is put
to record-pause mode.
* A message [Don't remove
MEMORY CARD] is scrolled.
To stop recording
To let recording pause
temporarily
or
* To resume recording, press the
same key again. Note that a new
music file is created at this time.
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Dividing music during recording
Start recording.
4
5
During recording from the TUNER,
AUX or D.AUDIO source to a memory
card, the recorded music file can be
divided into multiple music files by
manually entering a track mark (music
division mark). Each press of the key
or knob creates a new music file from
that point.
Press the MEMORY
REC key again to enter
record mode.
* A message [Don't remove
MEMORY CARD] is scrolled.
Press at the point you
want to divide the music.
* The track marks can
also be entered
automatically. (See
page 59.)
Start playback of the Kenwood
digital audio player.
If the audio recorded is distorted
or too low
* If the dedicated cable is not used for the
connection, start playback on the connected
Kenwood digital audio player.
Adjust the recording level. (See page 58.)
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90
or higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed
and recording cannot be started. In this case, it
is required to rearrange the folders by means of
refreshing. (See page 52.)
Hint
When recording completes:
When the memory card becomes
full before completion of recording:
The memory card stops and a message
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.
A message [STOP REC No Capacity]
is displayed. Erase the unnecessary
music files before retrying recording
from the beginning. (See page 36.)
*
Do not switch the system OFF or apply shock or
vibration to it while [DATA WRITING] is displayed.
*
If the power to the system is shut off before [DATA
WRITING] disappears, the recorded data will be lost.
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Recording of Radio Broadcasting (FM or AM)
Recording of Auxiliary Component (AUX)
Memory card only
Select the recording source.
1
Recording radio broadcasting (AM or FM)
Preparations
Make sure that the memory card is in
Each press switches
the selection.
stop mode.
If
is lit,
press the RANDOM key to cancel the
random play mode.
FM
AM
* Do not connect a USB audio player during
recording, as this will stop the recording.
Recording the auxiliary component (AUX)
* To change the record mode setup,
see pages 56 to 61.
Each press switches
the selection.
AUX
D.AUDIO
Prepare recording.
2
Recording radio broadcasting (AM or FM)
Select a station. (See page 20 to 21.)
Recording the auxiliary component (AUX)
Prepare reception or playback of the component.
(See page 9.)
To stop recording
To let recording pause
temporarily
or
* To resume recording, press the
same key again. Note that a new
music file is created at this time.
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Dividing music during recording
Enter record-pause mode.
3
4
During recording from the TUNER,
AUX or D.AUDIO source to a memory
card, the recorded music file can be
divided into multiple music files by
manually entering a track mark (music
division mark). Each press of the key
or knob creates a new music file from
that point.
The memory card is put
to record-pause mode.
* A m e s s a g e [ D o n ' t
remove MEMORY CARD]
is scrolled.
Press at the point you
want to divide the music.
Start recording.
* The track marks can
also be entered
automatically. (See
page 59.)
Press the REC key again
to enter record mode.
* A m e s s a g e [ D o n ' t
remove MEMORY CARD]
is scrolled.
If the audio recorded is distorted
or too low
Adjust the recording level. (See page 58.)
Start playing the auxiliary
component.
5
* This operation is not necessary when
recording radio broadcasting.
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90 or
higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required
to rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.
(See page 52.)
Hint
When recording completes:
When the memory card becomes
full before completion of recording:
The memory card stops and a message
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.
A message [STOP REC No Capacity]
is displayed. Erase the unnecessary
music files before retrying recording
from the beginning. (See page 36.)
*
Do not switch the system OFF or apply shock or
vibration to it while [DATA WRITING] is displayed.
*
If the power to the system is shut off before [DATA
WRITING] disappears, the recorded data will be lost.
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Erasing Music
USB audio player
or memory card
only
Select the audio source.
1
2
It is also possible to erase a music file while
playing it for confirmation. If this is required,
play the music file you want to erase when
performing the procedure in this page.
or
A track cannot be restored once it has been erased.
Be careful when performing this operation.
Select the music file or folder to
be erased.
*
For the selection method, see page 20 of "Read Before Use".
Erasing file by file
Select a music file.
* If a music file is being
played, the current
music file is selected
automatically.
Erasing a folder and all files in a folder
Select a folder.
* If a folder cannot be erased,
it may contain files other
than music files (see page
73).
To cancel in the middle:
or
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Press the TOOL key to select
3
4
[ERASE] and enter the selection.
Confirm the selection and execute it.
* After a folder or music file is erased,
an audio file "F001" is displayed.
If the write inhibit switch on the memory card is locked, the above
operation completes but [PROTECTED] is displayed and no music file
is actually erased.
Hint
If the folder selected for erasing music files contains files other than
music files, the above operation completes but only the music files
are erased and the folder and the non-music files remain without
being erased.
With this system, files other than music files cannot be erased unless
the MEMORY FORMAT operation is applied. (See page 67.)
The operations including the selection and entry can also be
performed on the main unit.
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Character Input
USB audio player
or memory card
only
Input the desired characters.
1
First, select the character
1
This section describes how to input
characters for use as a title of music, etc.
Also, read the method for modifying a
title (page 40).
group. Each press switches
the character type.
* For details, see the title
editing character list on
the right.
Press the character input key
to input the desired character.
2
Example) When group [Aa] is selected
and
is pressed, each press
switches the characters as follows.
A
B
C
a
b
c
3
Input other characters by repeating
and for each of them.
2
1
Example) The operations
required to input "HAPPY"
are as follows.
Character
Key
Number of presses
Press twice.
Press once.
Press once.
Move
cursor.
Press once.
Press once.
Press 3 times.
*
To input a numeric character, press the DISPLAY/
CHARAC. key to select the corresponding
character group and input the desired character in
the same way as above.
Enter the input title.
2
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Title editing character list
Aa
12
(space)
(space)
(space)
Number of input characters
Up to 28 characters can be input for a title of a folder or music file in the memory card or
USB audio player.
* When the number of music files is large, the number of characters that can be input is reduced.
A space (blank character) spends the same amount of data as a character.
To clear a character:
To insert a character:
Place the cursor
on the character
to be cleared.
Move the cursor
1
on the position
you want to insert
a character, and
then perform the
character input
operation above.
Press to clear the
character.
2
Management No.
*
D o not modify the alphanumer ic charac ters
(management number characters) placed before the
title of a folder or music file. Otherwise, the order of
music files will be altered.
Management No.
Management No.
When renaming a music file title in the USB audio player or memory card, be careful not to
assign a name that is already used as the title of a music file or folder.
Hint
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main unit.
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Renaming of Title
USB audio player
or memory card
only
Renaming a music file or folder
Do not attempt to rename data other
than the music files recorded on the
player and folders created on it (saved
in the KWD folder). Refer to page 20 of
"Read Before Use" for KWD folder.
Select the audio source.
1
or
USB
or
Select the music file or folder
you want to rename.
2
* For the selection method,
see page 20 of "Read Before
Use".
* If a music file is being played,
its title will be renamed.
To cancel in the middle:
or
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Press the TOOL key to select [TITLE INPUT], and
then enter the selection.
3
Input the desired characters.
4
5
See page 38.
Enter the input title.
* To rename other music files or
folders, return to step 2 now
and repeat steps 2 to 5 for
each of them.
When renaming a music file title in the USB audio player or memory card, be careful
not to assign a name that is already used as the title of a music file or folder.
Hint
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main
unit.
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Timer Operation
Two timer programs (PR OGR AM 1,
PROGRAM 2) can be set simultaneously.
Select [TIMER SETTING].
1
PROGRAM 1 and PROGRAM 2 should
be set by leaving an interval of 1 minute
or more so that their timer periods do
not overlap.
I n the timer recording of radio
broadcasting, the initial part may not
be recorded if the timer recording start
time is set to exactly the same time
as the start of the radio program. It is
recommended to set the recording start
time by about 1 minute earlier than the
start of the radio program.
Select [PROGRAM 1 SET] or
[PROGRAM 2 SET].
2
Preparations
Set the correct system time in advance.
(See page 69.)
Select and set the required items.
3
When setting timer playback or timer
recording of an external component,
connect a component and set its timer
also. (Refer to the instruction manual for
the external component.)
The following items can be selected.
For the description of these items, see pages 43 to 46.
There is no order defined for setting of the following
items.
Pressing the RETURN key during
operation, returns to the previous
display.
You can select and set the following items in any order.
Set whether or not
activating the timer.
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM
SETUP] in advance.
Set timer playback or
timer recording.
Select one
of the items.
Set the day(s) of the
week.
Set the start time.
Set the end time.
Set the volume level.
Enter the
selection.
Set AI PLAY.
(Valid only with TIMER PLAY)
Set the details
of each item.
Set the audio source to
be played.
Set the recording mode.
(Valid only with TIMER REC)
* All of the above items are not always required to set up
the timer. However, it is still recommended to check each
item to ensure an appropriate timer operation.
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[ON/OFF] Set whether or not activating the timer.
* Select [OFF] if you do not activate
the timer program now.
[PLAY/REC] Set timer playback or timer recording.
Timer
recording
Timer
playback
[OPERATION] Set the day(s) of the week.
Set the day(s) of
the week.
1
The timer program
is activated until it
is canceled.
(Everyday)
(Sunday)
(Monday)
(Tuesday)
(Wednesday)
(Thursday)
(Friday)
Select whether the
timer program is
executed only once
or every week.
Go to
step
2
.
Press the
right button
only once.
(Saturday)
(Monday to Friday)
(Tuesday to Saturday)
(Saturday and Sunday)
The timer program
is activated until it
is canceled.
Select whether the
timer program is
executed only once
or every week.
2
Select to execute only once.
Select to execute every week.
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Timer Operation (continued)
[ON TIME] Set the start time.
Select [hour].
Select [minute].
Press the
right button
only once.
[OFF TIME] Set the end time.
Select [hour].
Select [minute].
Press the
right button
only once.
[ON VOLUME] Set the volume level.
* The volume level can be set in
the range between 0 and 40
(max.).
* The volume of the current
playback is not affected.
* Different volume levels can
be set for [TIMER PLAY] and
[TIMER REC].
[AI PLAY] Set AI PLAY. (Valid only with TIMER PLAY)
* Setting AI PLAY to [ON] starts
playback at the set start time
and the volume increases
gradually till the level set with
[ON VOLUME].
* Setting AI PLAY to [OFF] starts
playback at the volume level
set with [ON VOLUME].
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[PLAY SOURCE] Set the audio source to be played.
Select the audio source.
1
Press
Select to set a
radio (preset)
station.
the right
button
only once.
Go to
step
.
2
* When [TIMER REC] is selected in
step [PLAY/REC] (see page 43),
[MEMORY ] or [CD] cannot be
selected here.
2
Select a radio station (preset number P01 to P40).
* For the preset numbers, see
pages 22, 23.
[REC MODE] Set the recording mode. (Valid only with TIMER REC)
* For the recording mode setup, see pages 56 to 61.
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Timer Operation (continued)
Set the power switch to OFF.
4
* When the system is switched to the standby mode
while a timer program is activated, message
[SETUP TIMER] is displayed and the standby/timer
indicator lights in amber.
* Later, if the power cord is unplugged then
plugged in or after a power failure, message
[CHECK CLOCK] is displayed and the standby/
timer indicator blinks in amber. In this case, set the
correct system time again.
To cancel (switch OFF) or reactivate (switch ON) the timer programs:
Each press of the key switches the timer
programs as shown below.
*
Be sure to set the power switch to ON before
pressing this key.
ON
ON
ON
OFF
PROGRAM 1 is in
ON state.
PROGRAM 2 is in
ON state.
PROGRAM 1 and 2
is in ON state.
Both timer
programs are
in OFF state.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
To check or modify a timer program or to correct it after making a mistake, restart the
setup procedure from the beginning.
Hint
Even the system is used for playback, etc. after activating a timer program, the timer
program is not affected.
If any of the operations of “Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player” (pages
30 and 31), “Erasing Music” (pages 36 and 37) and “Erasing All Data in Memory Card” (page
67) is performed while a timer program is being executed, the system is not switched OFF
even after the timer end time.
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Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)
The Sleep Timer switches the
system automatically OFF after the
set period of time has elapsed.
Press the SLEEP key to set the
timer period.
1
Each press increments the time
by 10 minutes.
* A maximum period of 90 minutes can be set.
* Selecting [OFF] cancels Sleep Timer.
lights.
10
20
90
30
80
40
70
50
60
OFF
Setting the sleep timer using SETUP
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM
SETUP], and then enter the selection.
1
Select SLEEP, and then enter the selection.
2
3 Press the MULTI CONTROL up/down keys
to set the timer period, and the enter the
selection.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
If any of the operations of “Moving Music from Memory
Card to USB Audio Player” (pages 30 and 31), “Erasing
Music” (pages 36 and 37) and “Erasing All Data in
Memory Card” (page 67) is performed while Sleep
Timer is set, Sleep Timer is canceled.
Hint
To cancel or re-set the sleep timer:
* Switch the system OFF or press the SLEEP key
repeatedly until [OFF] is selected.
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One-Touch Edit Recording Using TOOL
Preparations
Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player
If
is lit,
press the RANDOM key to cancel the
random play mode.
Recording of music from the memory card to the USB audio player has the
same effect as moving the music files from the former to the latter. This means
that the music files in the memory card are erased after they have been moved.
* To change the record mode setup,
see pages 56 to 61.
Select the memory card source.
1
Select the music file or the folder
to be moved.
2
* For the selection method,
see page 20 of "Read
Before Use".
Press the TOOL key to select
[MEM USB MOVE] andEnter the
selection.
3
Start movement.
4
* Select [CANCEL] if
you do not want to
start movement.
See page 30 for other details and operations on recording.
The operations including the selection and entry can also be
performed on the main unit.
Hint
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Recording CD tracks in USB audio player or memory card
Select the CD source.
1
2
Check the CD mode.
The track being played will be recorded.
All tracks in the CD will be recorded.
The programmed tracks will be recorded.
Play mode
Stop mode
Stop mode in Program mode
Press the TOOL key to select [O.T.E. MODE],
and then enter the selection.
3
4
Set the recording destination.
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the
previous display.
Example) Recording in
the USB audio player
Example) Recording into
the memory card
Start recording.
5
See pages 26 to 29 for other details and operations on recording.
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main unit.
Hint
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Adjusting the External Signal Input Level
If the audio of the auxiliary component
is louder or lower than other audio
sources while the system is set to the
same volume level, adjust the signal
input level.
Select the audio source to be
adjusted (AUX or D.AUDIO).
1
or
Each press switches the
selection.
AUX
D.AUDIO
Press the TOOL key to select [INPUT
LEVEL] and enter the selection.
2
3
* Selecting [EXIT] returns to
the previous display.
Adjust the input level.
Adjust in the range between –3 and +3.
*
The input level adjustment is applied only to
the audio source selected in step 1.
Enter the selection.
4
Adjusting the input level also changes the recording
level of the audio signal input from the AUX or D.AUDIO
IN connector.
Hint
The operations including the selection and entry can
also be performed on the main unit.
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Checking the Numbers of Folders and Music
Files in USB Audio Player or Memory Card
USB audio player
or memory card
only
Select the audio source.
1
The numbers of folders and music
or
files in the KWD folder of the USB
audio player or memory card can be
checked. This function is convenient
for checking before recording or
refreshing.
Press the TOOL key to select [USB
2
CAPACITY] or [MEM CAPACITY],
and then enter the selection.
or
Check the current numbers of
folders and music files.
3
*
blinks when the USB
audio player is selected
or
blinks when
t h e m e m o r y c a r d i s
selected.
*
This system can handle up
to 200 folders and up to
1,000 music files. Refer to
page 20 of "Read Before
Use".
It is included in the number of music files when there is
a music file right under the route.
Hint
To return to previous display:
or
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Refreshing for Rearranging Folders
USB audio player
or
memory card only
Select the audio source.
1
Refreshing consists of rearranging and
the discontinued folder titles (AL_XXX)
in the USB audio player or memory card
and assigning them serial numbers.
or
Preparations
Press the TOOL key to select
[REFRESH] and enter the selection.
2
Make sure that both the USB audio
player and memory card are in stop
modes.
Select [OK], and then enter the
selection.
3
* Select [CANCEL] if you
do not want to start
refreshing.
When refreshing completes:
The folders are renumbered automatically.
The operations including the selection and entry can
also be performed on the main unit.
Hint
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Recording More Music (Replacement of Memory Card)
Preparations
Open the memory card slot
1
The memory card can be replace
when the system is in the standby
cover.
mode.
* Never open the memory
* An SD memory card with a capacity
between 32 MB and 2 GB can be used.
A SDHC card (4 GB or more) cannot be
used.
card slot cover in the
middle of recording.
Otherwise, the recording
s t o p s a n d n o r m a l
recording cannot be
obtained.
* It is recommended to format the card
with this system before proceeding to
recording. (See page 67.)
TM
Take out the existing memory card.
2
3
An SD memory card or a miniSD
card can be used.
Push in the memory
card lightly.
* A special adapter is required to insert a
miniSDTM card.
Special adapter
Insert the new memory card.
miniSDTM card
You can improve the convenience
by using a PC.
To move music files stored in a PC:
To arrange music files in the memory
card:
Hold and insert the card so that the labeled side
faces down and the cut corner comes on the left.
* Insert the card all the way.
Close the memory card slot
cover.
4
* If the cover is left open,
playback or recording
will not be possible.
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Switching the Display Information
* The longest time display
available is 9999 minutes 59
seconds. The time exceeding
this is displayed as "----:--".
Key
Audio Source
Display During Recording
Recording source
indicators
USB audio player/
memory card recording indicators
Remaining recording time in memory card or
USB audio player
REC REMAIN lit.
* The time is not displayed during movement
of files from the memory card to the USB
audio player.
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Display During Playback
*
The day of the week
and time of the day
are displayed when
the D.AUDIO source
is selected.
Played music
title/Time
Day of Week/
Clock
Folder title/Time
Folder/
All file play mode
Elapsed time of
played music
Remaining time
of played music
Remaining
recording time
REC REMAIN lit.
Elapsed time of
played music
Remaining time
of played music
Remaining
recording time
Single-file repeat
REC REMAIN lit.
* Disc title is displayed in stop mode.
Played music
title/Time
Day of Week/
Clock
CD-TEXT present
CD-TEXT absent
Day of Week/
Clock
Time
Track mode
Program mode
Elapsed time of
played music
Remaining time
of played music
Total elapsed
time of CD
Total remaining
time of CD
TOTAL lit
TOTAL REMAIN lit
Single-file repeat
Random mode
Elapsed time of
played music
Remaining time
of played music
Station name
displayed (RDS only)
Program Service name
Frequency
/
Day of Week/
Clock
Station name not
displayed
Receiving
frequency
Day of Week/
Clock
NO PS
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Recording Setup
Setting the recording mode (REC MODE)
Set the audio quality and length of the recording in the USB audio
player and memory card.
Detailed setups are possible for the
variety of recording functions provided
by this system.
Select [REC MODE] and enter the selection.
1
It is recommended to set up the
following items as you like to improve
the ease of use of the system.
Preparations
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Press the SETUP key to select [REC
SETUP] in advance.
Set the recording mode.
2
or
SQ is selected
Select for recording in standard quality. The available
recording time is increased compared to HQ.
Bit rate: 128 kbps
HQ is selected
Select for recording in high quality. The available
recording time is decreased compared to SQ.
Bit rate: 192 kbps
Enter the selection.
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Hint
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Setting the recording speed (O.T.E. SPEED)
Set the speed of recording in the USB audio player or memory card.
Select [O.T.E. SPEED] and enter the selection.
1
*
blinks.
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Select the recording speed and enter the selection.
2
* Selecting [HIGH]
multiplies the
recording speed
by 4 times.
or
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Audio is not output during HIGH speed recording.
Hint
When [HIGH] is selected while the recording input is set to ANALOG, the recording input is switched
automatically to DIGITAL. (see below)
When a memory card with insufficient transfer speed is used, HIGH speed recording may not be
possible. In this case, select the [NORMAL].
Setting the recording input (REC INPUT)
Set whether the digital or analog input is used for recording in the USB audio player or memory card.
Select [REC INPUT] and enter the selection.
1
*
and
blinks.
* Selecting [RETURN] returns to the
previous display.
Select the recording input and enter the selection.
2
*
Even when the recording
input is set to DIGITAL, the
analog signal is recorded
when the recording source
is an analog component.
or
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
The ANALOG recording input setting is canceled when the system is switched OFF. (The default recording input is DIGITAL.)
Hint
When [ANALOG] is selected while the recording speed is set to HIGH, the recording speed is switched
automatically to NORMAL. (see above)
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Recording Setup (continued)
Setting the recording level (REC LEVEL)
If the audio recorded in the memory card, component connected to the D.AUDIO output or the USB audio
player is distorted or too low, adjust the recording level.
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)
Select [REC LEVEL] and enter the selection.
1
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Select the recording source and enter the selection.
2
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Adjust the recording level.
3
MEMORY/USB level
Adjust in the range between –2 and +2.
E x a m p l e ) W h e n
[MEMORY/USB] is
selected
D.AUDIO level
Select HIGH or LOW.
E x a m p l e ) W h e n
[D.AUDIO] is selected
Enter the selection.
4
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Hint
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Setting the track marking method (TRACK MARK)
Set whether track marks are marked automatically or manually during recording of the audio from the
components connected to the TUNER, D.AUDIO IN or AUX input connectors into the memory card.
This system recognizes each section between two track marks as the music file.
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)
Select [TRACK MARK], and then enter the selection.
1
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Select AUTO or MANUAL and enter the selection.
2
or
When AUTO (automatic track marking) is selected
When AUTO is selected, the intervals between track marks (AUTO
MARK) can be set. (See page 60.)
* During recording from a CD, track marks are marked automatically every
time the music track or file advances, regardless of the setting here.
* During recording from a radio, track marks are marked at the intervals set
with AUTO MARK.
* During recording from a source connected to the D.AUDIO IN or AUX
input, a track mark is marked when no-sound condition has continued for
2 seconds or more.
When MANUAL (manual track marking) is selected
During recording, press the ENTER key
at every point you want to mark a track
mark.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
A track mark is usually marked when no-sound condition has continued for 2 seconds or more
according to the setup, but there may be cases in which such a track mark is not marked due to noise
from the audio source, etc.
Hint
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Recording Setup (continued)
Setting the track mark intervals (AUTO MARK)
When you record from a radio and selected to mark track marks automatically, you can also set the intervals at which the track marks are put.
Select the AUTO track mark setting in advance. (See page 59.)
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)
Select [AUTO MARK], and then enter the selection.
1
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Set the interval.
2
5 min.
10 min.
OFF
Select to mark track
marks at 5-minute
intervals.
Select to mark track
marks at 10-minute
intervals.
Select to mark a track
mark every time no-
sound condition
has continued for 2
seconds or more.
Enter the selection.
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
A track mark is usually marked when no-sound condition has continued for 2 seconds or more
according to the setup, but there may be cases in which such a track mark is not marked due to noise
from the audio source, etc.
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Setting whether the music title is also copied in recording (TEXT COPY)
Set whether the character information such as the music and album titles are copied together with
music data during recording of a CD-TEXT compatible disc into the USB audio player or memory card.
(O.T.E. recording only. See pages 26 to 29.)
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)
Select [TEXT COPY], and then enter the selection.
1
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Select [ON] or [OFF].
2
ON
OFF
Select to copy
character
information.
Select not to
copy character
information.
Enter the selection.
3
When character information is not copied
The track title becomes “TRxxx” and folder title
becomes “AL_xxx”.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
In recording of a radio station into a memory card, the frequency of the station is copied to the
folder name.
Hint
The character information can be edited after completion of recording. (See page 40.)
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Tone Setup
Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS)
Select [D-BASS], and enter the selection.
1
2
The effects of the tone setup may be
less noticeable with certain audio
sources.
*
lights up.
Preparations
* Selecting [RETURN] returns
to the previous display.
Press the SETUP key to
select [SOUND SETUP] in advance.
Adjust the enhancement level.
The level can be adjusted
in the range between 1
and 10, in steps of 1.
Enter the selection.
3
* If the D-BASS function has
been OFF before this setup,
the function is set to ON
after it.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Hint
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Enhancing both bass and treble (TONE)
Select [TONE], and enter the selection.
1
2
*
lights up.
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Adjust the enhancement level.
Select Treble
or Bass
Adjust in the range
between +8 an-8,
in steps of 2.
Adjust in the range
between +8 an-8,
in steps of 2.
Adjust.
Enter the selection.
3
* If the TONE function has
been OFF before this
setup, the function is set
to ON after it.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Hint
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Tone Setup (continued)
Registering the desired tone setups (MANUAL EQ)
The system incorporates a high-grade, 7-band equalizer covering heavy bass to ultrahigh treble frequencies. You can
create desired tone response curves and preset up to three of them (USER 1 to 3) in the user memory.
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)
Select [MANUAL EQ] and select one of [USER 1 to 3].
1
*
blinks.
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Adjust the enhancement level and enter the selection.
2
* The bar for the selected
Select a
band blinks.
frequency.
* For each frequency band,
see below.
Bass
Treble
Adjust in the range
between –6 and +6.
Adjust.
Enter the
selection.
Bass
Increasing this level reproduces the low-frequency instruments such as the bass and bass drum
in a heavy, stable tone. If very low frequencies are too noticeable during listening, decrease this
level to an appropriate level.
Heavy bass band
(63 Hz)
With Japanese-style houses that are less tightly close to European-style houses, the resonant frequency
of the listening room is often located in this band, so the low frequencies tend to be exaggerated. In this
case, it is often recommended to decrease this level to reduce resonance in the listening room.
Bass band (160
Hz)
Mid-bass band
(400 Hz)
This band is the basis of music and determines the richness of music. If the audio is felt poor, it is
recommended to increase this level slightly to enrich the sound.
Mid band (1 kHz)
This band affects most the music featuring the vocal, either enhancing or attenuating the feeling
of presence of the vocal according to its level. It is also associated with the depth of music.
Mid-treble band
(2.5 kHz)
When increased, this band makes the sound more stimulating, metallic or hard. It can express the
freshness or brightness if adjusted properly, but may also make the sound felt loud.
This band effects the image of music such as the hardness or softness. Increasing its level enriches
the sounds of strings (violin, etc.) or wind instruments (flute, piccolo, etc.), but decreasing its level
makes these sounds rather quiet.
Treble band (6.3
kHz)
Ultrahigh treble
band (16 kHz)
This band affects the expansion and delicacy of sound. Increasing its level represents the ultrahigh-frequency
instruments (triangle, cymbal, etc.) brilliant at the same time as increasing the expansion and delicacy of their sounds.
Treble
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
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Playing audio in more realistic tone (Supreme)
USB audio player or memory card only.
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)
Select [SPRM], and enter the selection.
1
*
blinks.
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Select [ON] or [OFF], and enter the selection.
2
Adjusting the balance between left and right speakers (BALANCE)
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)
Select [BALANCE], and enter the selection.
1
* Selecting [RE TURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Adjust the balance and enter the selection.
2
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
Hint
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Adjusting the Display Brightness (DIMMER SET)
DIMMER SET adjusts the display
brightness in 3 steps. Adjust it according
to the individual taste or to the listening
room condition.
Press the DIMMER key to adjust
the display brightness.
1
Each press switches the
selection.
DIMMER 1
DIMMER 2
Display brightness is
lowered than usual.
Display brightness is
lowered and LEDs are
extinguished.
DIMMER OFF
DIMMER 3
Display and LEDs are
illuminated in normal
brightness.
LEDs remain extinguished
but display brightness
returns to normal.
Adjusting the Display Brightness using SETUP
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM
SETUP], and then enter the selection.
1
Select [DIMMER SET], and then enter the
selection.
2
3 Press the MULTI CONTROL up/down keys
to adjust the display brightness, and the
enter the selection.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
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Erasing All Data in Memory Card
(MEMORY FORMAT)
MEMORY FORMAT erases all data
in the memory card including the
folders and music files recorded
and created with this system.
Select [MEMORY FORMAT].
1
* Once formatted, the erased data
cannot be restored. Be careful while
performing the operation.
* Selecting [RETURN] returns to the previous
display.
CAUTION
Never remove the memory card
during formatting. Otherwise,
malfunction may result.
Select whether formatting is executed.
2
Preparations
* Selecting [CANCEL] returns to the previous
display.
Before erasing all data in the
memory card (MEMORY FORMAT),
select the memory card source in
advance.
Confirm execution of formatting.
3
4
Press the SETUP key to select
[SYSTEM SETUP] in advance.
* Confirm the formatting again because the data
cannot be restored once it has been erased.
* Selecting [CANCEL] returns to the previous
display.
Enter the selection.
* A message [Don't remove MEMORY CARD] is
scrolled.
When formatting completes
[COMPLETE] is
displayed.
* The display in step
1 returns after
completion.
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
A memory card subjected to MEMORY FORMAT on this
system may not be usable with certain other devices.
MEMORY FORMAT may take a long type depending on
the memory card type.
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Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)
Adjusting the Time of Day (TIME ADJUST)
A.P.S. stands for Auto Power Save. This
function switches the system OFF
Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)
automatically when it has not been
operated for more than 30 minutes
while its power is OFF and the CD is in
Select [A.P.S.].
stop mode.
1
Preparations
Press the SETUP key to
select [SYSTEM SETUP] in advance.
*
blinks.
Select [ON] or [OFF].
2
3
Enter the selection.
*
lights when ON is
selected.
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Adjusting the Time of Day (TIME ADJUST)
Select [TIME ADJUST].
1
2
* Selecting [RETURN]
returns to the previous
display.
Adjust the day of the week, hour and minute.
* The item being selected blinks.
Day of Week
Hour
Minute
Select an item
and adjust.
Enter the selection.
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.
If the power cord is unplugged then plugged in or after a power failure, adjust the time of the day again.
The clock operation involves a certain error. It is recommended to adjust the time of the day periodically.
Hint
To view the time of day when the system is OFF (standby mode)
* The time is
displayed for 5
seconds.
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Message List
Resetting the Microcomputer
Displayed Message
Description
CAN'T PLAY
You attempted to play a copyright-protect file.
Change to
MEMORY Sel.
An attempt is made to format the memory while the audio input source is
not set to MEMORY.
Select the MEMORY audio source.
*
CHECK DISC
TOC data cannot be read.
Disc is not inserted properly.
Check MEMORY
No Capacity
At the start of recording, it has been found that there is no available recording
space in the memory card.
The number of folders has reached 200 or that of music files has reached 1000.
CHECK REFRESH
Contains a folder named AL_Z90 or higher
Execute refreshing to arrange and renumber the folders.
Check USB
No Capacity
At the start of recording, it has been found that there is no available recording
space in the USB audio player.
The number of folders has reached 200 or that of music files has reached 1000.
EDIT FAILURE
Files other than music files may be stored.
Check the USB audio player or memory card on a PC.
Failed MOVE
Check USB
The USB audio player does not have a recordable space.
Erase unnecessary music files.
NO CARD
No memory card is inserted.
Memory card is not inserted properly.
NOT CONNECTED
The USB audio player is not connected properly.
The USB audio player is seeking establishment of connection.
NOT FOUND
PGM FULL
There is no file that can be played with this system (MP3 or WMA).
You attempted to program a 33rd track during programming CD playback.
It is only up to 32 tracks that can be programmed.
Please Change
Normal Speed
The write operation into certain memory cards may take time depending on
their specifications.
PROTECTED
The write inhibit switch on the memory card is set to "LOCK".
RANDOM MODE
You attempted O.T.E. recording in the middle of random playback.
Cancel random playback and retry.
*
READING
TOC data is being read.
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Displayed Message
Description
STOP REC
No Capacity
The memory card does not have a recordable space.
Erase unnecessary music files. If you do not want to erase files, use a
recordable memory card.
The USB audio player does not have a recordable space.
Erase unnecessary music files.
Since a certain work area is used during recording, the available recording
space may sometimes be left even after this message is displayed.
TEXT FULL
TITLE FULL
The text information of a CD-TEXT compatible disc cannot be displayed if the
text information consists of 1536 bytes or more.
An attempt is made to input a title that is longer than the maximum number
of characters for the USB audio player or memory card.
The maximum number of characters used for each folder or file title is 28.
"?" mark blinks.
A message for confirming whether a setup or editing operation can be
executed.
* In addition to the audio signal, a TOC (Table Of Contents) is recorded on a CD. The TOC corresponds to the
table of contents of a book, and in addition to the number of tracks the playing time, text information, etc., it
contains parts which cannot be rewritten.
Resetting the Microcomputer
Symptom
Remedy
The microcomputer
malfunctions (resulting
in inoperability of the
system, erroneous display,
etc.).
The microcomputer may malfunction due to unplugged and plugging of a
cable while the system is ON or to an extraneous cause.
In this case, reset the microcomputer with the following steps.
Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.
1
While holding the power key on
the main unit, plug the power cord
again.
2
Then the microcomputer is reset, the
message shown on the left is displayed.
3
*
Please note that resetting the
microcomputer results in erasing the
setups of the system and returns it to
the factory-shipped condition.
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Troubleshooting
Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following
tales before calling for service.
Amplifier/Speaker Blocks
Symptom
Remedy
See page
No audio output.
Connect cables properly by referring to "Connections".
Increase the volume level.
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Cancel muting.
If headphones are plugged in, unplug them.
The standby/timer
indicator blinks in red and
no audio is output.
Stop using the system, for there may be an internal error
in the system. Switch it OFF, unplug the power cord
and call for service.
The standby/timer
indicator blinks in amber.
Adjust the time of the day again.
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Set the timer start time and end time.
No audio from
headphones.
Check if headphone plug is inserted properly.
Increase the volume level.
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No audio from one of the
speakers.
Connect cables properly by referring to "Connections".
Adjust balance.
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Time display is stopped and
blinking.
Adjust the correct time by referring to "Adjusting the Time
of Day".
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Timer cannot be
activated.
Adjust the correct time by referring to "Adjusting the Time of Day".
Set the timer start time and end time.
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Tuner Block
Symptom
Remedy
See page
Radio stations cannot be
tuned.
Connect the antenna(s).
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Select a broadcasting band.
20
20
Tune into the frequency of the desired station.
Noise interferes with
reception.
Install the outdoor antenna away from the road.
Switch off the nearby electrical appliances.
Install the system away from a TV set.
After Auto Memory, no
station can be received by
pressing the P.CALL key.
Perform Auto Memory again.
22
23
Preset stations with receivable frequencies manually.
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Memory Card Block
Symptom
Remedy
See page
53
No audio from the
Insert the memory card properly.
inserted memory card.
Insert a memory card containing music files.
Recording stops in the
middle.
The memory card does not have a recordable space.
Erase unnecessary music files. If you do not want to erase files,
use a recordable memory card.
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Recording or editing is
impossible.
Set the write inhibit switch on the memory card to enable
writing or use a recordable memory card.
Select the audio source you want to record.
Some folders cannot be
found after recording.
The number of folders has reached 200.
Erase unnecessary folders.
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A folder cannot be erased.
Files other than music files may be stored. Check the
memory card on a PC.
Folders and files in
a memory card are
completely invisible.
Data in the memory card may be destroyed or the memory
card may contain files that cannot be recognized with this
system.
USB Block
Symptom
Remedy
See page
No audio from the
connected USB audio
player.
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Connect the USB cable properly.
Check if the USB audio player is switched ON.
A folder cannot be erased.
Files other than music files may be stored. Check the USB
audio player on a PC.
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Troubleshooting
CD Block
Symptom
Remedy
See page
Loaded CD cannot be
played back.
Place the CD properly with the label side up.
8
Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD”.
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Evaporate condensation by referring to "Be careful against
condensation".
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CD audio is not output.
CD sound skips.
Press CD
.
8
Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD”.
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Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD”.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet and, while holding
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Even when the CD
key is
pressed, [LOCKED] is displayed
and the disc will not come out.
the
key, plug the power cord again.
Remote Control Unit
Symptom
Remedy
See page
Remote caontrol is
unavailable.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
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Use the remote control unit within the controllable
distance.
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Glossary
Term
Description
See page
Bit rate
Figure expressing the amount of information per second.
A higher bit rates offer higher audio quality.
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CD-DA
CD-TEXT
MP3
Music CD. In general, when “CD” is mentioned, it means the CD-
DC in most cases.
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Music CD in which the character information such as the disc
titles, artist names, track titles, etc. is recorded.
An audio compression method developed by Faunhofer IIS, Germany. It
achieves a high compression rate by thinning out the data of the sound
that is less audible to human ears. It can compress music CD data into
about 1/11 (128 kbps) while maintaining similar audio quality.
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Sampling frequency
Number of times analog signal is converted into digital signal
per second. It is 44.1 kHz with music CD. In general, higher
sampling frequencies offer higher audio quality.
SDHC
Memory card standard with a capacity of 4 GB or more which is a
higher-level standard than the SD memory card.
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Note that this system is not compatible with this standard.
USB hub
Adapter for connecting more than one USB device
simultaneously.
USB mass storage
class
Standard for connection of USB devices to the PC. Also, refers to
the action that a PC recognizes a USB device connected to it as
an external storage device.
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VBR
Technology for assigning the bits by varying their quantity
according to the amount of music information.
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(Variable Bit Rate)
WMA
Audio compression method developed by Microsoft Corporation. It
achieves a high compression rate by thinning out the data of the sound
that is less audible to human ears. It can compress music CD data into
about 1/22 (64 kbps) while maintaining similar audio quality.
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