User Manual
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M2GD55
M1GD50
© B60-5705-08/01 (E)
QUICK START MANUAL
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
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.
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.
Specifications
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
Model Serial Number
Trademark Information
÷ "Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft 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.
Reading the PDF Instruction Manual
The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following
folder of the Player. Copy this file into your PC before reading it.
MTP: [My Computer] – [Kenwood M_D5*] – [Internal Storage]
– [Manual]
MTP: [My Computer] – [M_D5*] – [Data] – [Manual]
MSC: [My Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP] – [Manual]
Refer to <Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC> for details.
Built-in flash memory
M2GD55: 2 GB*
1
M1GD50: 1 GB*
1
Headphone output
: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
: 3.5 + 3.5 mW/ 16 Ω
USB jack
: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)/ USB 1.1
Display
: 1 inch OLED
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
: 38.0 mm × 92.5 mm × 12.5 mm
(1-1/2 × 3-5/8 × 1/2 inch)
Weight (Net)
: Approx. 38 g
: (Approx. 0.08 lbs)
Operational Temperature Range
: 5 °C – +35 °C
(without condensation)
Battery type
: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery
Battery operation time *
2
MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 21 hours
WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 16 hours
Maximum number of files
: 1,000
Max. recording time/ tracks *
3
M2GD55: Approx. 32 hours/
Approx. 480 tracks
M1GD50: Approx. 16 hours/
Approx. 240 tracks
• Kenwood follows a policy of continuous
advancements in development. For this
reason specifications may be changed
without notice.
Playback format
MP3
Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps
ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4
WMA (DRM compatible)
Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps
(Not supported by Professional,
Lossless, or Voice.)
PC system configuration
requirements *
4
OS
: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/
XP/2000 (Not supported by 64 bit
version OS.)
USB connector
: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard
*1 The actual available space may be
smaller than specified due to the
presence of the system file area.
*2 Typical value when the provided
headphones are used in the
"Normal" sound mode. This value is
not a guaranteed value. It may be
shorter depending on the ambient
temperatures and operating conditions.
*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128
kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback
time of about 4 min.
*4 All of the above specified PC
environment does not guarantee full
operation of the Player.
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.
Unpacking
USB cable
Player (M1GD50)
Player (M2GD55)
Headphones
(Ear tip: M size)
Ear tip (L size, S size)
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
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
¤ Caution:
Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
WARNING :
• Do not use headphones during riding/
driving a vehicle or walking.
Otherwise, a traffi c 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 diffi culties 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 traffi c 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 traffi c 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 suff ocated
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.
Precautions :
• Do not insert or drop a metallic object
or an easily fl ammable object inside the
Player through an opening. Otherwise, a fi re
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 specifi ed cord for the
connection. Inappropriate connection, use
of a non-specifi ed cord or extension of the
cord may cause heat generation and a burn
or other injuries.
Do not use or place the product in
the following locations:
• A place with high humidity, such as in a
bathroom or shower room. Also do not
use the Player in a place subject to water
splashes. Otherwise, a fi re hazard or battery
leak may result.
• Do not approach the Player to heating
equipment (a stove, iron, etc.). Otherwise, a
fi re 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 humidifi er, or in a place subject
to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a
fi re 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 fi re hazard or
battery leak may result.
Notes on using through
headphones:
• 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
infl ammations may result. Should any
abnormality be felt on the skin or ears
during use of headphones, immediately
stop using them and see a doctor.
• A person with an ear disease is
discommended to use headphones.
Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should
any abnormality be felt on the skin or ears
during use of headphones, immediately
stop using them and see a doctor.
• Be sure to attach the ear tips fi rmly. If the
ear tips are attached insuffi ciently 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.
Handling
• 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 fi nish may result.
• 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)
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.
Note on the built-in battery
• 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.
• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.
It is free from the memory eff ect 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.
Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC
Using the provided USB cable, connect the Player to a PC. This makes it possible to
transfer music from the PC to the Player and to recharge its battery.
Recharging Battery
Open the USB cover.
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.
The method for disconnection from the PC after recharging is variable depending on the
connection mode. For details, see <Disconnecting the Player from the PC>.
• Start up the PC before connecting the Player.
• 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.
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 The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.
Blink Data is being transferred between the player and the PC.
Connecting a PC
Connect the Player to a PC to transfer music from the PC to the Player and to recharge
its battery.
The connection mode varies according to the OS running on the PC and the version of
Windows Media Player.
OS
Windows Media Player Windows Media Player not
installed
11 10 9
Windows Vista MTP — — MSC
Windows XP (SP1/SP2) MTP MTP MSC MSC
Windows 2000 — — MSC MSC
Reading the PDF Instruction Manual
The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following folder of the Player. Copy this
file into your PC before reading it.
MTP: [My Computer] – [Kenwood M_D5*] – [Internal Storage] – [Manual]
MTP: [My Computer] – [M_D5*] – [Data] – [Manual]
MSC: [My Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP] – [Manual]
After copying, you may delete the PDF file to increase the space for transferring more files. If
you delete the PDF file by mistake, you can transfer it from the Kenwood website.
Disconnecting the Player from the PC
When the connection mode is MTP mode
(When "Kenwood M_D5*" or "M_D5*" is displayed on Windows)
1 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
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
(Vista)
(XP)
(2000)
When the message showing that the
Player can be disconnected safely,
disconnect it from the PC.
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