Kenwood M1GD50 User Manual

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER  
M2GD55  
M1GD50  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
© B60-5704-08 /01 (E)  
Safety precautions  
Do not use or place the product in the following locations:  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
¤ Caution:  
Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.  
A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower room. Also do not use the  
Player in a place subject to water splashes. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may  
result.  
Do not approach the Player to heating equipment (a stove, iron, etc.). Otherwise, a fire  
hazard or battery leak may result.  
Do not place the Player in a place subject to soot or vapor, for example in a kitchen or  
near an air humidifier, or in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a fire  
hazard or battery leak may result.  
Do not leave the Player in a place where the temperature may rise abnormally high, for  
example in a closed automobile or under direct sunlight. Otherwise, the Player or its parts  
may deteriorate or a fire hazard or battery leak may result.  
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 :  
Notes on using through headphones:  
• Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or walking.  
Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Never use headphones when you ride a bicycle  
or driving an automobile or motorbike. If the Player is used during walking, the ambient  
sounds will be cut and you may have difficulties in hearing various warning sounds.  
• Do not operate the Player during riding or driving a vehicle.  
Do not operate the Player when you drive or ride an automobile, motorbike or bicycle.  
Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before  
operating the Player.  
• Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a vehicle.  
Otherwise, a traffic accident may result.  
• Do not leave the ear tips provided with the Player in the reach of children.  
There has been a case in which a child swallowing a small item was suffocated to death.  
If a child swallows an ear tip by accident, immediately take the emergency measure to let  
the child vomit it out and see a doctor.  
Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden output of a high-  
volume 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  
inflammations 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.  
Be sure to attach the ear tips firmly. If the ear tips are attached insufficiently to the  
headphones, an ear tip may drop out, enter the deep of the ear and injure it. Should an  
ear tip drop out inside an ear, see a doctor.  
Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and slowly. Violent attaching or  
detaching may injure the ear.  
Precautions :  
Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily flammable object inside the Player  
through an opening. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.  
When connecting ancillary equipment to the Player, read the instruction for the  
equipment, switch the Player off and connect the equipment as instructed. Also be sure  
to use the specified cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a non-  
specified cord or extension of the cord may cause heat generation and a burn or other  
injuries.  
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.  
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Safety precautions  
Handling  
Note on the built-in battery  
Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it may be damaged.  
Avoid storing the player in a bag together with a hard object. Otherwise, the player may  
be damaged when the bag is pushed.  
Do not expose the player to an insecticide or other volatile substance or bring the player  
in extended contact with a rubber or vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of  
the surface finish may result.  
For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.  
The battery built into the player discharges spontaneously even when the player is not  
used. This means that the built-in battery may be exhausted completely when the player  
is left unused for a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using the  
player.  
The battery recharging time is variable depending on the condition of the battery and  
ambient temperature.  
The available playback time reduces when the player 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.  
Do not put the player in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be damaged due to a  
strong impact when you sit down, etc.  
• Protect the player against sweat and moisture.  
Do not use the player 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  
The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.  
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference 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.  
It is free from the memory effect of Ni-Cad 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.  
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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Unpacking  
Flow for music playback  
Preparation  
Preparation of  
music files  
Player (M1GD50)  
Player (M2GD55)  
Playing music tracks  
Playback of music  
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USB cable  
Quick start manual  
Adjusting the audio  
Volume and tone  
adjustments  
Headphones  
(Ear tip: M size)  
Ear tip (L size, S size)  
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Names and functions of parts  
6Play/Pause button  
M1GD50  
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Power/Menu button  
Press and hold to switch the power  
ON/OFF.  
Press shortly to open the menu.  
Press shortly while the menu is open  
to return to the previous display page.  
Press when the display is turned off  
(screen saver mode) to turn on the  
display.  
Press to play a track or let it pause.  
During playback, press and hold for  
more than 1 second to set the A-B  
Repeat points.  
Display  
Press while the menu is displayed to  
enter a selected item.  
Power/Menu button  
Strap eyelet  
HOLD switch  
HOLD  
Up button  
VOLUME button  
Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the  
volume. Pressing and holding a button  
segment varies the volume gradually.  
Down button  
Status indicated by the indicator  
During play  
During USB  
connection  
Recharging…  
Play/Pause button  
VOLUME button  
Reset button  
HOLD switch  
Press to defeat all other buttons. This  
Steady lighting Power is ON.  
One blink per Screen saver mode.  
3 sec.  
helps prevent erroneous operation of  
the Player when it is carried in a bag,  
etc.  
RESET  
Two blinks per Screen saver  
Phones jack  
USB jack  
3 sec.  
Blink  
mode under Hold  
function activated.  
Phones jack  
Transferring  
data…  
Recharging  
completed.  
M2GD55  
Connect the provided stereo  
headphones.  
Extinguished Power is OFF.  
USB jack  
Display  
Connect to a PC using the provided  
USB cable to transfer music files or  
recharge the battery.  
5Up 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.  
Power/Menu button  
Up button  
Strap eyelet  
Strap eyelet  
HOLD  
Pass the strap through this hole.  
HOLD switch  
Reset button  
Down button  
In case of irregularity, first consult  
Play/Pause button  
optimum remedy is not found, try  
pressing the reset button with the tip  
of a clip or ballpoint pen.  
Press and hold to fast reverse the track.  
VOLUME button  
Reset button  
Down button  
RESE
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  
track.  
Phones jack  
USB jack  
RESET  
RESET  
• Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through the strap eyelet. Otherwise, the  
player may be damaged.  
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Screen display items  
Library screen  
Control buttons  
Home screen  
This is the music selection display page with 4 types of selecting method. (page 17)  
Selecting "Play all" during playback starts playback of all the music tracks belonging to the last  
selected item.  
This is the initial display page for use in selection of  
Cursor movement  
Screen switching  
the music selection method and in various setups.  
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Menu screen for use in various settings including the tone  
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Display during playback  
ENGLISH, 日本語, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS,  
ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS  
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Connecting stereo headphones  
Switching Power ON/OFF  
Connect the provided stereo headphones to the Player.  
1
Switch the Player ON.  
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the  
KENWOOD logo is displayed.  
The Player enters the mode before the last time it was  
switched OFF.  
2
Switch the Player OFF.  
Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the pattern  
shown on the left is displayed.  
Entanglement-prevention slider  
Hold the headphone body and insert into each  
ear. The optimum condition is when the ear hole  
is stopped completely by the ear tip.  
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• The display is turned off automatically when the Player has not been operated for a certain  
period of time (screen saver mode). The Power/Menu button blinks every 3 seconds in the  
Selecting the ear tips  
The headphones are shipped from the factory with the M-size ear tips attached. If the M-  
HOLD function  
size ear tips do not match your ears, replace them with the provided S-size or L-size ear tips.  
The HOLD function defeats all of the Player’s buttons and helps prevent erroneous  
S-size  
operation when the Player is carried in a bag, etc.  
M-size  
The HOLD function should be canceled before using the Player.  
L-size  
HOLD canceled  
HOLD  
HOLD  
HOLD  
HOLD  
• Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord  
may result in malfunction.  
RESET  
RESET  
• To clean the ear tips, remove them from the headphone bodies and wash with a neutral  
detergent solution. After washing, wipe them dry before use.  
HOLD  
• The ear tips may deteriorate after a long period of use or storage.  
• To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled, slide the entanglement-prevention  
slider to fix the headphone bodies in position.  
• When the HOLD function is switched on and the display is in the screen saver mode, the  
Power/Menu button blinks twice every 3 seconds. " " is displayed when the display is turned  
on.  
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Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC  
The Player incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereinafter referred to as "the battery"),  
which can be recharged by connecting the Player to a PC through a USB cable.  
Connecting a PC  
Connect the Player to a PC to transfer music from the PC to the Player and to recharge  
its battery.  
Recharging Battery  
Open the USB cover.  
The connection mode varies according to the OS running on the PC and the version of  
Windows Media Player.  
Using the provided USB cable, connect the Player to a PC.  
Recharging is complete when the indicator of the Power/Menu button turns off.  
Recharging completes in about 3.5 hours.  
Windows Media Player  
OS  
Windows Media Player not installed  
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MTP  
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Windows Vista  
MTP  
MTP  
MSC  
MSC  
MSC  
MSC  
MSC  
The method for disconnection from the PC after recharging is variable depending on the  
Windows XP (SP1/SP2)  
Windows 2000  
• When the OS is Windows XP, it is recommended to patch Service Pack 2. The descriptions in  
this manual assume that Service Pack 2 is used.  
• Update the OS and Windows Media Player to the latest conditions by means of the Windows  
Update facility.  
PC system configuration requirements  
OS  
Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000  
• Start up the PC before connecting the Player.  
USB connector  
Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 (Full Speed) standard  
• The Player is switched ON automatically at the moment it is connected to the PC.  
• When the USB connection, always use a supplied USB cable.  
• The player should be connected directly to the USB port of the PC. We cannot guarantee the  
operation if the player is connected via a USB hub.  
• All of the above specified PC environment does not guarantee full operation of the Player.  
• Not supported by 64 bit version OS.  
• Use a PC in which either OS mentioned above is preinstalled. Operation is not guaranteed on a  
PC running an upgraded OS or a PC assembled by yourself.  
Recharging and battery indication  
On-screen icons  
Shows the remaining power of the battery.  
Indications during recharging.  
The battery is nearly exhausted. Recharge it if it is rechargeable.  
The battery is not inserted or not rechargeable.  
Power/Menu button’s indicator (during USB connection)  
ON  
The indicator lights during recharging.  
OFF  
Blink  
The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.  
Data is being transferred between the player and the PC.  
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Disconnecting the Player from the PC  
When the connection mode is MTP mode  
(When "Kenwood M_D5*" or "M_D5*" is displayed on Windows)  
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Unplug the USB cable from the Player.  
Ensure that the indicator of the Power/Menu button is not blinking before  
unplugging the USB cable.  
When the connection mode is MSC mode  
(When "KENWOOD_DAP" is displayed on Windows)  
1
Click the [Safe To Remove Hardware] icon.  
Display the indicator on the task tray if it is not  
displayed.  
Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000  
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Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].  
When the message showing that the  
(Vista)  
(XP)  
(2000)  
Player can be disconnected safely,  
disconnect it from the PC.  
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Capturing Music in PC  
To play music files as tracks of this Player, first rip music files in the PC.  
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Click the [Start Rip] button.  
The Player can play the following 2 types of music files.  
MP3 (*.mp3) : MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3  
Sampling frequency  
Transfer bit rate  
Variable Bit Rate (VBR)  
ID3 tag  
32/ 44.1/ 48 KHz  
16k – 320 kbps  
16k – 320 kbps  
Ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4  
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].  
WMA (*.wma) : Windows Media Audio  
Sampling frequency  
Transfer bit rate  
Variable Bit Rate (VBR)  
32/ 44.1/ 48 KHz  
32k – 320 kbps  
32k – 355 kbps  
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  
• For the operating procedures of software including the Windows Media Player, refer to the  
manuals and help information for the software.  
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Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Rip] button on the top.  
• 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 the Player 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.  
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Place a music CD in the CD-ROM driver of the PC.  
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.  
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Capturing Music in PC  
Using Windows Media Player 10  
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Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Rip] button on the top.  
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Place a music CD in the CD-ROM driver of the PC.  
Check the checkboxes of the CD tracks to be ripped.  
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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 the Player.  
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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 toSync List’]  
from it.  
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  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Set up the device.  
When MTP: [Kenwood M_D5*] or MSC: [KENWOOD_DAP] device name is  
displayed, click [Finish].  
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Click the [Start Sync] button.  
When the [Device Setup Manage Existing Files on Device] dialog box is  
displayed:  
Search for the music files to be added to the library.  
Using Windows Media Player 10  
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Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
Select the MTP player (Kenwood M_D5*) or the removable disk  
(KENWOOD_DAP) corresponding to this Player.  
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Transferring Music from PC  
Data transfer by drag & drop  
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SelecttheMTPplayer(M_D5*)ortheremovabledisk(KENWOOD_  
DAP) corresponding to this Player.  
Open the Windows Explorer and drag & drop the desired file from the PC’s hard  
disk drive to this Player (expressed as MTP: [Kenwood M_D5* ], [M_D5* ] or MSC:  
[KENWOOD_DAP] on Windows). Copy & paste can also be used for data transfer.  
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Open the MTP player or the removable disk corresponding to  
this Player.  
Click [Start] – [Computer] – MTP: [Kenwood M_D5*], [M_D5*] or MSC:  
[KENWOOD_DAP].  
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Add the music files to be transferred in the Sync List.  
Click the [Start Sync] button.  
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Open the folder storing the desired music file.  
Drag & drop the music file into the MTP player or the removable  
disk.  
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Deleting tracks  
The music files transferred from the PC to the Player can be deleted from the Player.  
Using Windows Media Player 10  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
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  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
SelecttheMTPplayer(M_D5*)ortheremovabledisk(KENWOOD_  
DAP) corresponding to this Player.  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
5
Click the [Delete] icon.  
Select the MTP player (Kenwood M_D5*) or the removable disk  
(KENWOOD_DAP) corresponding to this Player.  
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Select the music file to be deleted, right-click to open a pop-up  
menu, and select [Delete] from it.  
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Formatting  
Formatting can be used to delete all of the music and other files stored in the Player.  
Using Windows Media Player 10  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
Caution  
Formatting deletes all of the files in the Player. It also deletes demonstration music,  
which cannot be restored later. It does not alter the settings made with the Settings  
menu.  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
Select the MTP player (M_D5*) corresponding to this Player.  
Click the [Format] icon.  
Once formatted, the memory cannot be restored to the previous condition. Be  
cautious when performing formatting.  
When the connection mode is MTP mode  
(When "Kenwood M_D5*" or "M_D5*" is displayed on Windows)  
Using Windows Media Player 11  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
Launch the Windows Media Player.  
Click the [Sync] button on the top.  
When the connection mode is MSC mode  
(When "KENWOOD_DAP" is displayed on Windows)  
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Connect the Player to a PC.  
Select the MTP player (Kenwood M_D5*) corresponding to this  
Player.  
Open the removable disk corresponding to this Player.  
Click [Start] – [Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP].  
5
Click the arrow below the [Sync] tab to open a menu, and select  
[Kenwood M_D5*] – [Format].  
3
Format the Player.  
Right-click to open a pop-up menu, and select [Format] from it.  
File system  
: FAT32  
Allocation unit size  
: Default allocation size  
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Selecting music for playback  
Select and play the desired track.  
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5
6
Select an intermediate item ("Artist name", for example).  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
Select Artist name =Album title =Track title.  
Select Album title =Track title.  
Select Genre name =Track title.  
The list for the intermediate item is  
Artist  
Play all  
displayed.  
Artist name  
Artist name  
Select Track title directly.  
When a major item is selected, the list of intermediate items located below it is displayed.  
Selecting "Play all" plays all of the currently selected music tracks.  
When a track is selected from "Artist" or "Album", the tracks are played in order of track  
numbers. When a track is selected from "Genre" or "Track", the tracks are played in order of  
track titles.  
Select an intermediate item ("Album title", for example).  
The list for the intermediate item is  
Artist  
Play all  
displayed.  
Album title  
Album title  
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2
Connect headphones and switch the Player ON.  
Select a track ("Track title", for example).  
Artist name  
Track title  
Artist  
Play all  
Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Track title  
Track title  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
MP3  
3
Select a major item ("Artist", for example).  
The list for the major item (intermediate  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
items) is displayed.  
• A track that does not contain tag information is classified as "Unknown".  
• The music tracks are played back in either order described below.  
Track number: Order of track numbers in the tag information. When there is no track number,  
the tracks are played in order of track titles or file names.  
Track title: Order of track titles or file names in the tag information.  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Display during playback  
Operations available during playback  
The display shows various information during playback.  
Power/Menu button  
Displays the menu.  
Artist name  
Track title  
Press in screen saver mode to turn the display on.  
Elapsed play time/  
Play time  
Mode  
3: Play  
8: Pause  
Track No./  
Number of  
Up button  
selected tracks  
Each press skips to the beginning of the  
Artist name  
Track title  
current track or of the previous track  
(Skip-down).  
Press and hold to fast reverse the track.  
MP3  
Down button  
Each press plays the next track (Skip-up).  
Press and hold to fast forward the track.  
File format  
MP3: Playback of MP3 files.  
WMA: Playback of WMA files.  
: HOLD  
None: HOLD canceled  
Play/Pause button  
Play mode:  
: Sleep timer on  
None: Timer off  
Lets playback pause temporarily.  
Pause mode:  
Resumes playback.  
Pressing and holding for more than 1 sec.:  
Number of tag information display characters  
The following table shows the maximum number of characters that the Player can use to  
display each item of tag information.  
Tag information  
Artist name  
46  
Album title  
44  
Track title  
78  
Genre  
18  
• The Player switches OFF automatically after it has been left in pause mode for a certain period  
Number of characters  
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Various play modes  
One of the following six play modes can be selected.  
4
Select the desired play mode.  
Normal  
Playback stops after having played the tracks in the list.  
Playback of all of the tracks in the list repeatedly.  
The display during playback resumes in  
about 30 seconds.  
Play mode  
Normal  
Repeat all  
Repeat one  
Repeat all  
Repeat one  
Random  
Playback of the same track repeatedly.  
Playback of all of the tracks in the list in a random order, playing every track once.  
Repeat random Repeated playback of all of the tracks in the list in a random order.  
A-B Repeat Repeat playback of the section between points A-B set within a track.  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
The tracks in the list vary depending on the item used for selecting the track being played.  
To select "A-B repeat"  
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2
3
Advance music until the point you want to set as the A-B Repeat  
start point.  
Modes other than "A-B Repeat"  
1
2
3
Open the home screen.  
Press and hold the Up or Down button to  
Artist name  
Track title  
The home screen opens.  
fast forward or fast reverse the music.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
MP3  
Set the start point (point A).  
Select "Settings".  
After pressing and holding the button for  
more than 1 second, release the button.  
"A" is displayed.  
Artist name  
Track title  
Settings  
Even during pause, the start point can be  
set by pressing and holding the button for  
more than 1 second.  
1sec.  
MP3  
Select "Play mode".  
Advance music until the point you want to set as the A-B Repeat  
end point.  
Settings  
Press and hold the Up or Down button to  
Sound mode  
Play mode  
Sleep timer  
Artist name  
fast forward or fast reverse the music.  
Track title  
If the blank between tracks is reached, the  
A-B Repeat setting is canceled.  
MP3  
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Various play modes  
4
Set the end point (point B).  
After pressing and holding the button for  
more than 1 second, release the button.  
"AB" is displayed.  
Artist name  
Track title  
Even during pause, the end point can be  
set by pressing and holding the button for  
more than 1 second.  
1sec.  
MP3  
5
To cancel A-B Repeat.  
Artist name  
Track title  
Artist name  
Track title  
1sec.  
MP3  
MP3  
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Adjusting the audio  
Adjusting the volume  
Adjust the listening volume as follows.  
2
3
4
Select "Settings".  
Settings  
1
Select the volume level.  
Artist name  
Track title  
Artist name  
Track title  
Select "Sound mode".  
MP3  
10  
Settings  
Pressing and holding a button segment varies the  
volume gradually.  
Sound mode  
Play mode  
Sleep timer  
(side)  
Selecting the sound effects  
Select one of the 7 modes.  
Select the desired sound mode.  
The display during playback resumes in  
about 30 seconds.  
Sound mode  
Normal  
Bass  
Normal  
Playback in normal tone.  
Bass/ Pops/ Playback in a tone matching the genre of music.  
Rock/ Jazz/  
Pops  
Dance/ Voice  
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Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
• If the headphone volume is increased too much, you will be unable to hear the sounds from  
outside. Be careful not to increase the volume too much.  
• With the default condition set at the factory, Sound mode is set to "Normal".  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Sleep timer  
The sleep timer makes it possible to switch the Player OFF after the set period of time.  
1
2
3
4
Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
Select "Settings".  
Settings  
Select "Sleep timer".  
Settings  
Sound mode  
Play mode  
Sleep timer  
Select the timer to be set.  
The sleep timer period can be set in 10-  
minute steps between 10 and 60 minutes.  
Sleep timer  
Off  
10Min  
20Min  
The display during playback resumes in  
about 30 seconds.  
• To deactivate the timer, select "Off" in step 4.  
• The timer setting is canceled when the Player is switched OFF.  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Various setups  
Function items that can be set  
The functions such as the button illuminations, display resume function and Auto  
Power OFF function can be set up as required.  
Sound mode  
Display power-save setting (Screen  
savers)  
Playback in a tone matching the genre of  
music.  
Select the time until the display is turned  
off when no operation is performed.  
3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec*/ 30 sec/ 60 sec  
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2
3
4
Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
(* indicates the factory setting.)  
Play mode  
One of the following six play modes can  
be selected.  
Language  
Select the language used for the displayed  
menus, etc.  
ENGLISH*/ 日本語/ DEUTSCH/ FRANCAIS/  
ESPAÑOL/ ITALIANO/ NEDERLANDS  
Select "Settings".  
Sleep timer  
The sleep timer makes it possible to switch  
the Player OFF after the set period of time.  
Settings  
(* indicates the factory setting.)  
Initialize  
Initialization resets the settings made using  
the Settings menu, etc. to the default  
settings made at the factory.  
Display brightness (Brightness)  
Select the brightness level of the display  
panel.  
Select the item to be set.  
To decrease the display brightness, for  
example, select "Brightness" to view  
its options.  
High  
Mid*  
Low  
High  
Settings  
Brightness  
Auto power off  
Screen savers  
Medium  
Low  
System information (System)  
The system information of the Player  
(total memory capacity, available memory  
capacity and version No.) is displayed.  
Press the Play/Pause button to hide the  
system information display.  
(* indicates the factory setting.)  
Auto power off  
Select the desired option.  
Select the time until the Player is switched  
OFF when no operation including playback  
is performed.  
After the desired option is set, the Settings  
menu appears again.  
Brightness  
High  
Mid  
Low  
1 min/ 3 min/ 5 min*/ 10 min  
The display during playback resumes in  
about 30 seconds.  
(* indicates the factory setting.)  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Setting the menu language  
Select the language used for the display.  
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2
3
4
Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
Select "Settings".  
Settings  
Select "Language".  
Settings  
Language  
Initialize  
System  
Select the desired language.  
The display during playback resumes in  
about 30 seconds.  
Language  
ENGLISH  
日本語  
DEUTSCH  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Initialization  
Initialization resets the settings made using the Settings menu, etc. to the default  
settings made at the factory.  
4
Select "Yes".  
Initialize  
No  
Caution  
Yes  
Initialization resets the Settings menu to the default settings. It does not delete  
music files, etc.  
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2
3
Open the home screen.  
The home screen opens.  
Artist  
Album  
Genre  
Track  
Select "Settings".  
Settings  
Select "Initialize".  
Settings  
Language  
Initialize  
System  
• Even after the Player is reset, the tracks stored in it are not deleted. Deletion of individual tracks  
(page 15) and formatting (page 16) of the Player should be executed from the PC.  
• Press the Menu button to return to the previous display page.  
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Connection of external components  
The headphone jacks can be used to connect an external component such as a speaker  
with built-in amplifier.  
Connecting to the USB connector  
The USB connector can be used to connect an external component such as a stereo set  
with USB capability.  
USB-compatible stereo  
Connecting to the headphones jack  
USB-compatible car stereo  
Speaker with built-in amplifier  
USB cable  
Stereo amplifier  
Car stereo  
Cable with stereo mini-  
plugs  
FM transmitter  
• Prepare an optimum audio cable (commercially available) according to the input terminal of  
the connected external component.  
• Noise may be interfered depending the installation environment, including the vehicle model,  
devices in the surroundings and the antenna positioning.  
• For the operating procedure and the playable files, read the instruction manual for the  
connected stereo set.  
• Do not use or leave the Player or connected component in an automobile compartment with  
high temperatures. Otherwise, equipment failure may result.  
• Do not use or leave the Player or connected component in an automobile compartment with  
high temperatures. Otherwise, equipment failure may result.  
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Digital Audio Player Link  
When the Player is connected to a Kenwood audio component with the Digital Audio  
Player Link compatibility, playback of the Player can be controlled from the external  
audio component.  
Digital Audio Player Link-  
compatible stereo  
Digital audio input  
Special cable  
1 Switch the Player ON.  
2 Set the input selector of the connected stereo set to "Digital Audio".  
The Player operations including "Play/Pause" and "Skip Up/Down" can be controlled from the  
main and remote control unit keys of the connected stereo.  
* Examples of Digital Audio Player Link-compatible stereo models  
: AX-7, K-501USB, R-K1 (as of October 2007)  
• For details and operating method of the Digital Audio Player Link, refer to the instruction  
manual for a Digital Audio Player Link-compatible audio component. This Player is not  
compatible with the "folder skip" function.  
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Glossary  
Error messages  
DRM 10 (Digital Rights Management 10):  
A copyright protection technology of  
Microsoft Corp., that was incorporated  
since Windows Media Player 10. It is  
compatible with fixed-rate distribution as  
well as traditional copy protection.  
Tag data:  
Message  
Remedy  
Information on each audio file, including  
the music title, artist name, album name  
and genre name.  
Not enough memory, Need 4MB free space The memory capacity is low.  
An idle space of 4 MB is required to store the system information of the Player.  
Delete some files to increase the idle space.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio):  
An audio compressed encoding format  
developed by Microsoft Corporation. Also  
the extension used with audio files created  
using WMA.  
File system error  
Unsupported file  
No playback license  
An error occurred in the file system of the Player.  
MP3:  
An attempt is made to play a file that is not supported by the Player.  
An international data compression  
standard of MPEG, which is a working  
group in ISO (International Standardization  
Organization). It offers compression rates  
between about 1/10 and 1/12.  
For the file formats supported by the Player, see <Specifications> (page 30).  
A music track with DRM cannot be played because the license is expired or a  
music track with DRM has been transferred using an application other than  
Windows Media Player.  
No contents  
Please wait  
Low battery  
The Player does not store a playable music file such as the ones transferred  
from the PC.  
MSC (Mass Storage Class):  
USB device type that is classified as a large-  
capacity storage device, the examples of  
which include a hard disk drive and CD  
drive.  
The music information in the memory is being updated. Wait until the  
updating completes.  
The remaining battery capacity is low. Recharge the battery.  
When an MSC device is connected to a  
PC, the PC recognizes the device just like  
a removable disk, with which files can be  
exchanged easily using the standard drag  
& drop operation.  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol):  
Data transfer protocol developed by  
Microsoft Corp. The data protected with  
DRM10 can be transferred using the MTP.  
Music files downloaded from a fixed-  
rate music distribution service can be  
transferred to the Player using this mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
The Player can often be recovered using the PC.  
PC does not recognize the Player.  
USB cable is defective.  
Try recovery from the PC in case of a trouble, for example, when the Player cannot be  
switched ON, it switches OFF spontaneously or the display is erroneous.  
For details, refer to the support information in our website by visiting:  
Purchase and use another USB cable.  
The Player is connected to the PC improperly.  
Check the connection between the Player and PC.  
The player is connected to a USB hub.  
The player does not function if connected to a bus power type USB hub.  
Connect the player directly to the PC or to a self-powered USB hub.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Power cannot be switched ON or pressing a The HOLD function is ON.  
button does not start an operation.  
The battery is nearly exhausted.  
Recharge it if it is rechargeable or replace it if it is an alkaline battery.  
The Player is being connected to the PC.  
The Player is inoperable when it is connected to the PC in the storage mode.  
The KENWOOD logo appears but  
immediately disappears.  
The HOLD function is ON.  
The remaining battery power drops soon  
after recharging.  
The rechargeable battery is degraded.  
Replace it with a brand-new rechargeable battery.  
For the battery replacement, contact your nearest Kenwood service agent.  
Audio is not heard.  
Headphones are connected improperly.  
Connect headphones correctly to the Player.  
Battery cannot be recharged.  
USB cable is connected improperly.  
Check the connections on both the Player and PC sides.  
The ambient temperature is outside the operating temperature range.  
The battery should be recharged within the operating temperature range.  
The player is connected to a USB hub.  
The player does not function if connected to a bus power type USB hub.  
Connect the player directly to the PC or to a self-powered USB hub.  
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Specifications  
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous  
advancements in development. For this  
reason specifications may be changed  
without notice.  
Built-in flash memory  
M2GD55: 2 GB *1  
Battery type  
: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery  
Battery operation time *ꢁ  
MP3 (128 kbps) : Approx. 21 hours  
WMA (128 kbps) : Approx. 16 hours  
Playback format  
MP3  
Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz  
Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps  
M1GD50: 1 GB *1  
Headphone output  
: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack  
: 3.5 + 3.5 mW/ 16 Ω  
*1 The actual available space may be  
smaller than specified due to the  
presence of the system file area.  
*2 The organic EL display is fabricated with  
high-precision technology. However,  
there may be some pixels that are  
permanently lit or extinguished. (This is  
not a failure.)  
Variable bit rate *5: 16 - 320 kbps  
ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4  
WMA (DRM 10 compatible)  
Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz  
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps  
Maximum number of files  
: 1,000  
Interface  
: USB 2.0 Full Speed  
(USB 1.1 compatible)  
Max. recording time/ tracks *ꢂ  
M2GD55: Approx. 32 hours/  
Approx. 480 tracks  
M1GD50: Approx. 16 hours/  
Approx. 240 tracks  
Variable bit rate *5: 32 - 355 kbps  
(Not supported by Professional,  
Lossless, or Voice.)  
Display  
: 1 inch OLED *2  
*3 Typical value when the provided  
headphones are used in the  
Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)  
M2GD55:  
38.0 mm × 92.5 mm × 11.5 mm  
(1-1/2 × 3-5/8 × 7/16 inch)  
M1GD50:  
PC system configuration  
requirements *ꢄ  
OS  
: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/  
XP/2000 (Not supported by 64 bit  
version OS.)  
"Normal" sound mode. This value is  
not a guaranteed value. It may be  
shorter depending on the ambient  
temperatures and operating conditions.  
*4 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128  
kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback  
time of about 4 min.  
*5 Audio data with variable bit rate (VBR)  
may sometimes go beyond the bit rate  
range of the Player. In this case, the  
Player cannot play the audio data.  
*6 All of the above specified PC  
environment does not guarantee full  
operation of the Player.  
38.0 mm × 92.5 mm × 12.5 mm  
(1-1/2 × 3-5/8 × 1/2 inch)  
USB connector  
: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard  
Weight (Net)  
: Approx. 38 g (Approx. 0.08 lbs)  
Operational Temperature Range  
: 5 °C – +35 °C  
(without condensation)  
*6 Use a PC in which either OS mentioned  
above is preinstalled. Operation is  
not guaranteed on a PC running an  
upgraded OS or a PC assembled by  
yourself.  
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Notes on Disposal  
Recycling the Built-in Battery  
Removing the Rechargeable Battery (Built-in Battery) Before Disposal:  
M2GD55  
The Transmitter uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery cell as the built-in battery. The  
lithium ion rechargeable battery is a recyclable resource. When disposing of the Transmitter,  
take out the built-in battery and bring it to your local recycling business.  
IMPORTANT:  
Never attempt to open the Player besides when disposing of it.  
WARNING  
For replacement of the built-in battery, contact your nearest Kenwood service agent.  
Do not heat excessively the built-in battery, open it, modify it or throw it in fire or  
1 Open the USB cover.  
5 Take out the built-in battery. Be careful  
not to injure your nail or finger during  
removal.  
6 Attach a piece of insulating tape on  
the connector at the end of the cable  
from the built-in battery, and put it in a  
plastic bag, etc.  
water.  
2 Remove the 2 screws from the panel  
using a precision Phillips screwdriver  
(+).  
3 Remove the back panel (by releasing  
7 latches).  
4 Disconnect the built-in battery from the  
connector. Be careful not to apply an  
excessive force on the connector.  
Excessive heat generation, explosion or fire ignition may cause a fire.  
Do not leave the built-in battery near fire or under direct sunlight.  
A fire, explosion or excessive heat generation may result.  
Attach insulating tape on the connectors of the built-in battery.  
A fire or explosion may result if the battery electrodes are short-circuited.  
Do not leave the built-in battery within the reach of children.  
Injury or other accidents may result.  
If the built-in battery fluid leaks and enters your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes  
with fresh water and call a doctor.  
If the fluid is left in your eyes, an eye injury may result.  
• Remove the built-in battery after having confirmed that it is completely discharged.  
• Once the built-in battery is disconnected, do not attempt to reconnect it to the connector on  
the circuit board.  
• Bring the removed built-in battery to a rechargeable battery recycling business as early as  
possible.  
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Notes on Disposal  
Removing the Rechargeable Battery (Built-in Battery) Before Disposal:  
M1GD50  
IMPORTANT:  
Never attempt to open the Player besides when disposing of it.  
For replacement of the built-in battery, contact your nearest Kenwood service agent.  
1 Remove the rubber of back panel.  
2 Remove the 1 screw from the panel  
using a precision Phillips screwdriver  
(+).  
3 Remove the front panel (by releasing  
8 latches).  
4 Remove the 4 screws from the circuit  
board using a precision Phillips  
screwdriver (+).  
7 Take out the built-in battery. Be careful  
not to injure your nail or finger during  
removal.  
8 Attach a piece of insulating tape on  
the connector at the end of the cable  
from the built-in battery, and put it in a  
plastic bag, etc.  
5 Take out the circuit board.  
6 Disconnect the built-in battery from the  
connector. Be careful not to apply an  
excessive force on the connector.  
• Remove the built-in battery after having confirmed that it is completely discharged.  
• Once the built-in battery is disconnected, do not attempt to reconnect it to the connector on  
the circuit board.  
• Bring the removed built-in battery to a rechargeable battery recycling business as early as  
possible.  
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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC  
Directive 2004/108/EC  
Manufacturer:  
Kenwood Corporation  
2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan  
EU Representative's:  
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV  
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands  
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic  
Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted  
separate waste collection systems)  
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be  
disposed as household waste.  
Trademark Information  
÷ "Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a  
facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.  
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility  
nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help  
conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our  
health and the environment.  
Corporation in the USA and other countries.  
÷ "Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
Other system names and product names are also trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective developers. Note that the "™" and "®" markings are omitted in the text of  
this manual.  

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