DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER HD20GA7 [PLAYER] INSTRUCTION MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): The latest information can be found in the FAQ. Please consult the FAQ section on the KENWOOD website of your resident country. (if necessary you can find a link to your local website on www.kenwood.com ).
PLAYER Preparation section Before applying power Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present. USB cable AC adaptor (AC-050150A) Power cord Headphone Carrying case No CD-ROM is provided with the Player. The application software, the instruction manual and other required data are stored in the builtin HDD of the Player. If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately.
PLAYER Preparation section Contents Preparation section Application section Before applying power .................................. 2 Playback of playlist ...................................... 22 Unpacking .................................................... 2 Setup of playback mode .............................. 23 Special features .............................................. 2 Setup of sound mode .................................. 25 Operating Precautions ...................................
PLAYER Preparation section Operating Precautions 7 Handling ¶ Do not apply a strong impact to the player. Otherwise, the player may be damaged or the data recorded in it may be destroyed. ¶ Do not apply an excessive force to the LCD panel surface. 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.
PLAYER Preparation section Operating Precautions 7 Caution on built-in hard disk drive (HDD) The player incorporates a HDD. The HDD is sensitive to environmental changes including impacts, vibrations and temperature changes. To prevent the data recorded in it from being damaged, observe the following cautions when using the player. If any caution is disregarded, troubles including a failure, malfunction or loss of data may result.
PLAYER Preparation section Operating Precautions 7 Note on data erasure before disposal or transfer The player incorporates a HDD. If the player is disposed of or transferred to a third party in the same condition as it has been used, the data stored in the HDD may be known by the third party. It is recommended erase all HDD data before disposal or transfer. However, if you simply perform the data erasure or HDD formatting operation, the data may be restored by a malicious third party.
PLAYER Preparation section Operating Precautions AC adaptor Use the enclosed AC adaptor (AC-050150A) for this product. Read "Safety precautions" in the Quick Start Manual before use. Also read the following information thoroughly and observe the instructions. ¶ Do not bring a metallic object into contact with an electrical contact of the AC adaptor. ¶ When connecting the AC adaptor to the player, insert the plug of the connection cord firmly into the AC adaptor jack of the player.
PLAYER Preparation section Outline of the Player The audio data in the MP3, WMA and WAV formats stored in the PC can be transferred to the player using application software Kenwood Media Application. The audio data stored in the PC can be ripped off from music CDs using the Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10. For details, refer to the [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL. The player can also be used as an external HDD unit.
PLAYER Preparation section Names and functions of parts 1 2 3 (Top view) 4 6 $ 5 ! 7 @ 8 9 # 0 (Left side view) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Front view) DC 5V (External power) jack $ USB jack % Phones jack ^ Strap eyelet BATT.
PLAYER Preparation section Displayed views 7 Home view The Home view displays the items (Artist, Album, Genre, Folder, etc.), from which you can search/play audio data or modify/check the setups. 1 Playback mode/ Played audio data name [ARTIST] 2 Search using Artist name. * [ALBUM] Search using Album name. * [GENRE] Search using Genre name. * [PLAYLIST] Search using Playlist name. The playlists can be created using Kenwood Media Application.
PLAYER Preparation section Displayed views 7 Play view This display shows the information on the audio data being played. 1 Jacket picture display area If the audio data is accompanied with the jacket picture information, the picture is shown in this area.
PLAYER Preparation section Displayed views 7 [MENU] view When the / button is pressed, a menu containing the items associated with the current view page pops up. This is the [MENU] view. POINT : ¶ Pressing the / button again closes the [MENU] view. The [MENU] view also closes when no operation is performed for about 10 seconds after it is opened. ¶ The [MENU] view can also be closed by pressing the multi-control (Left) button in the top page of the [MENU] view.
PLAYER Preparation section Displayed views 7 Switching between views Home view Library view Select an item other than [SETUP], and press the multi-control (Right) [ ] button. Go to the top page of the view and press the multicontrol (Left) [ ] button. Press the multicontrol (Left) [ ] button. Go to the top page of the view and press the multi-control (Left) [ ] button. Select the audio data which is playing, and Press the multi-control (Right) [ ] button. Press the multicontrol (Left) [ ] button.
PLAYER Preparation section Recharging of the built-in battery The player starts to recharge the built-in battery at the moment the AC adaptor (provided accessory) is connected to the player. Recharge the battery fully before using the player for the first time after purchase or when after it has not been used for a long period of time. 7 Preparation Slide the BATT. ON/OFF switch on the side panel to [ON]. This switch is provided to prevent over-discharge of the battery.
PLAYER Preparation section Recharging of the built-in battery Recharging through the USB connection from the PC Connect the PC to the player using the USB cable (provided accessory). If a USB cable other than provided is used, the required operations may be unavailable. PC USB cable (provided accessory) POINT : ¶ Even when the USB connection is made, the remaining battery power may drop if the player is operated, for transfer of audio data.
PLAYER Basic section Turning the player on/off 7 Preparation Slide the BATT. ON/OFF switch on the side panel to [ON]. $ To turn on : Press the / button. To turn off : Press and hold the / button for more than 2 seconds. POINT : ¶ The player cannot be turned on/off while it is in HOLD mode. Be sure to release the HOLD mode before pressing the button for turning the player on/off.
PLAYER Basic section Playback of audio data Selecting and playing audio data The demonstration song is installed beforehand in the player. 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select a item ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE] or [FOLDER]), and press the multi-control (Right) button. Pressing the multi-control (Up/Down) button deeply scrolls the displayed items at a high speed. The list of the contents of the selected item is displayed.
PLAYER Basic section Playback of audio data 7 Configuration of Artist/Album/Genre in the Home view Artist : Library of audio data having the same Artist name
PLAYER Basic section Playback of audio data Stopping playback temporarily (Pause) 1 Press the multi-control (Center) button during playback. Pressing the multi-control (Center) button to resume playback. POINT : ¶ When the played item contains multiple audio data or after playback is stopped completely, it may take a few seconds before playback starts after the multi-control (Center) button is pressed.
PLAYER Basic section Playback of audio data Fast forwarding/fast reversing audio 1 With the Play view displayed during playback, press and hold the multi-control (Up/Down) button for more than 1 second. The fast forward/reverse speed can be varied according to the depth of pressing the button. Multi-control (Up) button: Press lightly: Low-speed (x20-speed equivalent) fast reverse. Press deeply: High-speed (x50-speed equivalent) fast reverse.
PLAYER Basic section Playback of audio data Skipping to the previous or next album 1 With the Play view displayed, press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [SKIP+ FOLDER] or [SKIP- FOLDER]. When [SKIP+ FOLDER] is selected: Press to skip to the previous album. When [SKIP- FOLDER ] is selected: Press to skip to the next album. 3 EN Press the multi-control (Center) button.
PLAYER Application section Playback of playlist Playlists can be created by installing and running application software Kenwood Media Application in the PC. To play audio data in a playlist, select it in the Playlist folder. ✍ [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL [Creation of playlist] ( 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [PLAYLIST], and press the multi-control (Right) button.
PLAYER Application section Setup of playback mode Repeat playback or random playback can be set up as required. 1 With the Play view displayed, press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [PLAY MODE], and press the multi-control (Center) button. The list of playback mode is displayed. 3 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select the desired playback mode, and press the multi-control (Center) button.
PLAYER Application section Setup of playback mode 7 Types of playback modes Icon in Play view Playback mode Operation No indication Normal playback [PLAY ALL] Repeated playback of all of the audio data stored in the player. Folder playback [PLAY FOLDER] Playback of the audio data in the selected folder or playlist. Single repeat [REPEAT ONE] Repeated playback of the audio data. Folder repeat [REPEAT FOLDER] Repeated playback of the audio data in the selected folder or playlist.
PLAYER Application section Setup of sound mode The sound modes can be set as required. 1 With the Play view displayed, press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [SOUND MODE], and press the multi-control (Center) button. 3 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select the desired sound mode, and press the multi-control (Center) button. The selected sound mode is entered definitively and the Play view reappears.
PLAYER Application section Setup of sound mode 7 Types of sound modes Icon in Play view Sound mode Icon in Play view Sound mode No indication Sound mode off [NORMAL] JAZZ [JAZZ] BASS 1 [BASS1] DANCE [DANCE] BASS 2 [BASS2] VOICE [VOICE]* LOUD NESS [LOUDNESS] NOISE CUT [NOISE CUT]** POPS [POPS] CUS TOM [CUSTOM]*** ROCK [ROCK] [VOICE]* [NOISE CUT]** [CUSTOM]*** : The frequencies of human voices are enhanced. Optimum for use in foreign language learning, etc.
PLAYER Application section Setup of sound mode Adjusting [CUSTOM SOUND] The lowest and highest frequency bands can be adjusted independently. 1 With the Play view displayed, press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [CUSTOM SOUND], and press the multicontrol (Center) button. The [CUSTOM SOUND] adjustment display is appeared.
PLAYER Application section Setup of sound mode Adjusting [CUSTOM SOUND] 4 Press the multi-control (Up/Down/Right/Left) button to adjust the sound quality, and press the multi-control (Center) button. Multi-control (Right/Left) button: Adjust the level of the [BASS] or [TREBLE] frequency band. (0 ~ +5) Multi-control (Up/Down) button: Select the [BASS] or [TREBLE] frequency band that you want to adjust the level. [BASS]: The frequency band can be selected from [45 Hz], [90 Hz] and [180 Hz].
PLAYER Application section Registration of [FAVORITE] Audio data can be registered as [FAVORITE] data so that you can later play only your favorite audio data. 1 With the Library view (which shows the list of audio data in an item) displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select the audio data you want to register as a [FAVORITE] data, and press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [REG.
PLAYER Application section Registration of [FAVORITE] Checking [FAVORITE] data 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [FAVORITE], and press the multi-control (Right) button. The list of audio data registered as [REG. FAVORITE] data is displayed. An item of audio data can be played back by selecting it with the multi-control (Up/Down) button and then pressing the multi-control (Center) button.
PLAYER Application section Display of audio data information The information on an item of audio data, playlist or item can be checked. 1 With the Library view (which shows the list of audio data in a item) displayed, press the multicontrol (Up/Down) button to select the audio data, playlist or item you want to check the information, and press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [PROPERTIES], and press the multi-control (Center) button.
PLAYER Application section Intro playback Only the introduction part of every item of audio data can be played back in sequence. 1 With the Play view displayed, press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [INTRO], and press the multi-control (Center) button. 3 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select the desired intro play time, and press the multi-control (Center) button. The intro playback time is set and the play view reappears.
PLAYER Application section Intro playback 7 Types of intro playback time Icon in Play view Intro playback No indication Normal playback Operation Playback of all of the audio data stored in the player. 10-sec. intro Playback of the first 10 seconds of every item of audio data in accordance with the selected playback mode. 60-sec. intro Playback of the first 60 seconds of every item of audio data in accordance with the selected playback mode.
PLAYER Application section Connection of external component An external component, such as a speaker system with built-in amps, can be connected to the phones jack. Do not use or leave the equipment in an automobile when the internal temperature rises or may rise abnormally. Otherwise, deformation or malfunction may result. 1 Connect an external component to the phones jack of the player by a cord with stereo mini plug (commercially available).
PLAYER Application section Easy selection of audio data and order of audio data playback The player can store a large number of audio data items. To select the desired audio data easily, it is recommended to arrange the hierarchy of the folders in the player as shown below. 7 Hierarchy of folders Artist name A Album name A1 Audio data Audio data Audio data Audio data 1 2 3 4 Album name A2 Audio data 5 Audio data 6 Album name A3 Artist name B Press the multi-control (Center) button.
PLAYER Application section Modification/check of setups The [SETUP] view can be used to modify the setups of the player, including the playback mode and beep tone, as desired as well as to check their current setups. 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [SETUP], and press the multi-control (Center) button. The [SETUP] view appears.
PLAYER Application section Modification/check of setups 4 Press the multi-control (Left) button. The Home view appears. 7 Types of setup items [SOUND MODE]: [AUTO PLAY]: The sound mode of the player can be selected. Whether or not playback starts automatically at power on can be selected. [CUSTOM SOUND]: [NAVI. ICON]: A sound mode can be preset and registered as [CUSTOM] preset data. The operation guide can be displayed or hidden.
PLAYER Application section Modification/check of setups Setting the date and time 1 With the [DATE/TIME] setup box is displayed, press the multi-control (Right/Left) button to select the item to be set. ¶ Every time the multi-control (Right) button is pressed, the selected item switches in order of [M] (Month) \ [D] (Day) \ [Y] (Year) \ [AM] or [PM] \ Hour \ Minute. Pressing the multi-control (Left) button switches them in the reverse order.
PLAYER Application section Using the player as external HDD unit The player can also be used as an external HDD unit. 1 2 3 Connect the PC and player through the USB connection. ✍ [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL [Connection of the PC and player] 5 Launch the Explorer on the PC. The PC recognizes the player as an external HDD unit. Open [HD20GA7]. The same effect is also available by clicking on [Start] \ [My Computer] and then double-clicking on [HD20GA7].
PLAYER Knowledgesections Glossary MP3: 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. WAV: The extension used with the Windows standard non-compressed audio files. WMA (Windows Media Audio): An audio compressed encoding format developed by Microsoft Corporation. Also the extension used with audio files created using WMA.
PLAYER Knowledgesections Displayed Massages and actions to be taken against them Displayed Message Meaning NO AUDIO DATA FOUND Update the library. ✍ [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL [Updating of libraries] ∞ DATA ERROR The audio data you tried to play is destroyed or the bit rate is incompatible. The data should be retransferred in the player using Kenwood Media Application or Windows Media Player.
PLAYER Knowledgesections In case of difficulty Symptom The player cannot be turned on or operated by pressing a button. Remedy The BATT.ON/OFF switch is set to [OFF]: Slide it to [ON]. The built-in battery is exhausted: Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery. ✍ [Recharging of the built-in battery] $ The hold mode is set: Slide the HOLD switch to release the hold mode.
PLAYER Knowledgesections Specifications 7 Combination of sampling frequency and bit rate Built-in battery .................. Lithium ion rechargeable battery Weight (Net) ......................................... Approx. 140g (0.31 lb) Dimensions W x H x D [excluding projections] ..... 61 mm (2-2/3") x 104 mm (5-1/2") x 17 mm (11/16") W x H x D [including projections] ... 61 mm (2-2/3") x 104.2 mm (5-1/2") x 17.
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER HD20GA7 [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): The latest information can be found in the FAQ. Please consult the FAQ section on the KENWOOD website of your resident country. (if necessary you can find a link to your local website on www.kenwood.com ).
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Contents Preparation section Application section Application software Creation of playlist ....................................... 19 Kenwood Media Application ..................... 3 Creating a playlist and adding audio data Minimum requirements ............................... 4 in it.............................................................19 Connection of the PC and player .................. 5 Editing a playlist .................................
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Application software Kenwood Media Application Kenwood Media Application is the application software designed for use with the player. ÷ It is prohibited to duplicate, modify, add or otherwise alter a part or the whole of this software. ÷ KENWOOD will not assume any liabilities for the damages incurred to the user or a third party due to the use of this software.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Application software Kenwood Media Application Minimum requirements 7 Operating system (OS): Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 7 PC: IBM PC/AT compatible model. 7 CPU: Intel Pentium II 300MHz or higher. (Pentium III, 1 GHz or more recommended) 7 Memory: 128MB or more. 7 Hard disc space: 160 MB or more except for audio data. 7 USB jack (USB 2.0/ USB 1.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Connection of the PC and player After connecting the AC adaptor to the player, connect the PC to it using the USB cable. If the AC adaptor is not connected, the data stored in the built-in hard disk drive (HDD) of the player may be destroyed in case the built-in battery is exhausted. Do not unplug the AC adaptor or USB cable during installation of the application software or data transfer from the PC to the player.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Installation of the application software Install Kenwood Media Application, the Plug-in for Windows Media Player, the [PLAYER] INSTRUCTION MANUAL and the [Kenwood Media Application] INSTRUCTION MANUAL in your PC. Be sure to check the operating environment of your PC before installation. To view the PDF files of the instruction manuals, it is also required to install the Adobe Reader.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Installation of the application software 3 Read the message in the [License Agreement] display, select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] to express that you agree with the message, and click on [Next]. The installation destination selection display opens. The details of the display may be variable depending on PC. 4 Specify the installation destination and click on [Next].
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Installation of the application software 7 Click on [Yes] if you want to view the INSTRUCTION MANUAL after completion of the setup. When [Yes] is selected, the INSTRUCTION MANUAL will be displayed after completion of the setup. ÷ The Adobe Reader is required to display the instruction manual. 8 If you click [Yes] in step 7 above, the instruction manual is displayed. 9 Click on [Finish] to finish the installation, then reboot the PC.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Installation of the application software Uninstalling the application software When the application software is no longer necessary, its program can be deleted from the PC. Be sure to exit from other running applications before proceeding to the following steps. 1 Click on [Start] \ [All Programs] \ [KENWOOD] \ [Kenwood Media Application] \ [Update Or Uninstall]. The maintenance setup display opens. 2 Select [Delete], and click on [Next].
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Installation of the application software Reinstalling the application software The application software can be reinstalled when its operation is unstable. 1 Click on [Start] \ [All Programs] \ [KENWOOD] \ [Kenwood Media Application] \ [Update Or Uninstall]. The maintenance setup display opens. 2 Select [Update], and click on [Next]. The application software is reinstalled.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Transfer of audio data to the player The MP3, WMA and WAV audio data in the PC can be transferred to the player using Kenwood Media Application. To record the music CD data in the PC, use the Windows Media Player or a similar application. 1 Connection of the PC and player. 5 2 Startup of Kenwood Media Application. # 3 Transfer of audio data from the PC to the player. & 4 Disconnection of the PC and player.
Kenwood Media Application Preparation section Disconnection of the PC and player The player can be disconnected from the PC with the following steps. Be sure to exit from all running applications before proceeding to the following steps. 7 Microsoft Windows XP Professional/ Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 1 Click on 2 Click on [ 3 [Safely Remove Hardware] on the taskbar. ]. The [Safe To Remove Hardware] window opens. Unplug the USB cable from the player.
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Startup of Kenwood Media Application Launching method The authority of Administrator is required to use Kenwood Media Application. 1 Double-click on shortcut icon on the desktop. The main window of Kenwood Media Application is displayed. Kenwood Media Application is can also be launched by clicking on [Start] \ [All Programs] \ [KENWOOD] \ [Kenwood Media Application] \ [Kenwood Media Application].
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Startup of Kenwood Media Application Main window 7 Menu bar [File] menu [Help] menu [Display] menu [Tool] menu [File] menu [Tool] menu [New playlist] ( [Library update] Creates a new playlist. (The same effect is also available by pressing the [Ctrl]+[N] key on the keyboard.) Updates the library information to the latest status. (The same effect is also available by pressing the [Ctrl]+[F5] key on the keyboard.
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Startup of Kenwood Media Application Main window 7 Shortcut Menu The shortcut menu can be opened by selecting and clicking the mouse’s right button on a folder or file. Options when a folder is selected: Options when a file is selected: [Delete]* [Edit audio file] [Forwarding playlist]* [Delete]* [Forwarding from PC to PD] [Will be added to the playlist.
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Display of libraries The libraries (Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist) of audio data can be viewed. 1 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. ✍ [Connection of the PC and player] 5 ✍ [Launching method] # 2 Click on [PC] tab. ¶ To use libraries, it is required to create a library database in advance. ✍ [Updating of libraries] ∞ ¶ The libraries in the built-in HDD of the player can also be displayed by double-clicking on [PD] tab.
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Transfer of audio data from the PC to the player The audio data (MP3, WMA, WAV) transferred into the player using Kenwood Media Application and the Windows Medial Player are encrypted and can be played back only on the player. The player cannot play back the audio data transferred into it using an application other than Kenwood Media Application or the Windows media player. Copyrighted audio data should be transferred using the Windows Media Player.
Kenwood Media Application Basic section Transfer of audio data from the PC to the player POINT: ¶ The audio data in the file list can be sorted and reordered by [Song name], [No.](Track number), [Artist], [Album], [Genre] or [Place]. (However, the sort result cannot be saved or transferred.) ¶ The encrypted audio data are given the filename extension of “.KXD”.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Creation of playlist Favorite audio data (“MP3,” “WMA” and “WAV” files only on the PC and “KXD” data only on the player) can be registered together into a playlist. When the playlist is transferred into the player, the audio data in the playlist can be played back in the playback mode selected on the player. Creating a playlist and adding audio data in it Audio data can be registered into a newly created playlist or added to an existing playlist.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Creation of playlist Editing a playlist Audio data in a playlist can be deregistered from it or the name of a playlist can be changed. 7 To deregister audio data from a playlist: 1 In the tree list, select the playlist containing the audio data to be deregistered. 2 In the file list, click the mouse’s right button on the audio data to be deregistered. 3 When the shortcut menu opens, click on [Delete]. The audio data is deregistered from the playlist.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Creation of playlist Transferring a playlist to the player A playlist in the PC can be transferred to the player. ✍ [PLAYER] INSTRUCTION MANUAL [Playback of playlist] 1 ™ Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. ✍ [Connection of the PC and player] ✍ [Launching method] 5 # 2 Switch the Folder View mode to the Library View mode, and click the mouse’s right button on the playlist to be transferred.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Editing of music information The music information (Title, Artist, Album) of audio data can be edited as desired. 1 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. To edit the music information of audio data in the Player, connect the PC to the player.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Editing of music information Setting the jacket picture The data of your favorite picture can be transferred to the player and displayed as the jacket picture in its Play view, etc. 1 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Editing of music information Setting a jacket picture for an album A jacket picture can be set simultaneously for all audio data in an album. 1 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. ✍ [Connection of the PC and player] 5 ✍ [Launching method] # 2 Click on [PD] tab, select the Library View mode, and select the album to be subjected to the simultaneous jacket picture setting.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Updating of libraries Libraries in the PC or player can be updated. Updating a library automatically Every library in the player is updated automatically when audio data is transferred in it. (The library is also updated when the music information of KXD files is edited.) A library in the PC can be updated only when it is located in the sync folder.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Setup/transfer of sync folder When the sync folder is created in the PC, the sync folder can be transferred together with its contents to the player. Setting the sync folder 1 2 Open [Tool] menu and click on [Option]. The [Option setting] dialog box opens. Select the [General] tab and click on [Reference] on the right of [Synchronize folder] field. The [Browse For Folder] dialog box opens.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Setup/transfer of sync folder Transferring the sync folder 1 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. ✍ [Connection of the PC and player] ✍ [Launching method] 5 # ✍ [Setting the sync folder] § 2 Click on the Sync button in the transfer panel. The same effect is also available by opening the [Tools] menu and clicking on [Synchronization].
Kenwood Media Application Application section Operations using the Windows Media Player Audio data can also be transferred using the Windows Media Player. It supports the Windows Media Digital Right Management (DRM) and is also compatible with WMA files with license. When message [Windows Media Player 9 or 10 is not installed? Do you like to continue the installation? (Please install Windows Media Player 9 or 10 when you forward the file from Windows Media Player to PD.
Kenwood Media Application Application section Operations using the Windows Media Player POINT : ¶ The encrypted audio data are given the filename extension of “.KXD”. ¶ All of the transferred audio data are saved in the folder specified in the player. However, no folder is created newly in the folder specified as the transfer destination. ¶ If the tag information of the transferred audio data includes the title name, that title is used as the name of the audio data.
Kenwood Media Application Knowledgesections Glossary MP3: 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. WAV: The extension used with the Windows standard non-compressed audio files. WMA (Windows Media Audio): An audio compressed encoding format developed by Microsoft Corporation. Also the extension used with audio files created using WMA.
Kenwood Media Application Knowledgesections Displayed Massages and actions to be taken against them Displayed Message The audio data specified "**" cannot be forwarded. (This audio data is copy protected. ) (Duplication of this audio data is prohibited) The audio data specified "** " cannot be transferred. (The sampling frequency and bit rate are not supported.) Meaning An attempt is made to transfer audio data with copy inhibition information.
Kenwood Media Application Knowledgesections In case of difficulty Remedy Symptom Player cannot be launched and [NO SYSTEM FOUND ON HDD] is displayed. Player cannot be launched because the firmware of the built-in HDD of the player is destroyed. Restore the firmware as described in [How to restore the firmware] below. The built-in HDD of the player is formatted. Is any setup required after this? The firmware should be restored in the built-in HDD of the player.
Kenwood Media Application Knowledgesections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q Kenwood Media Application does not recognize the player. A The player may not be recognized if it is connected with the PC through a USB hub. It is not recommended to use a USB hub in the connection with the PC. Q Audio data cannot be transferred to the player. A Audio data that cannot be played on the player cannot be transferred to it. Ensure that the audio data you attempt to transfer is playable before transfer.
PLAYER Additional Functions DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER HD20GA7 Firmware Ver.1.03 Instructions on Additional Functions Deletion of audio data Audio data and playlists can be deleted. Disposal of audio data in [RECYCLE BIN] 1 With the Library view (which shows the list of audio data in an item) displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select the audio data or playlist you want to delete, and press the / button. The [MENU] view appears.
PLAYER Additional Functions Deletion of audio data Checking audio data in [RECYCLE BIN] 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down)button to select [RECYCLE BIN], and press the multi-control (Right) button. Audio data or playlists cannot be played back while they are put in [RECYCLE BIN]. The list of audio data or playlist in [RECYCLE BIN] is displayed.
PLAYER Additional Functions Deletion of audio data 2 Press the / button. The [MENU] view appears. 3 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [DELETE ALL], and press the multi-control (Center) button. The deletion confirmation message view is displayed. 4 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [YES], and press the multi-control (Center) button. All of the audio data or playlist in [RECYCLE BIN] is deleted. They are not restored in their original locations.
PLAYER Additional Functions Sort of audio data Audio data in the list can be reordered. 1 With the Home view displayed, press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [SETUP], and press the multi-control (Center) button. The [SETUP] view appears. 2 Press the multi-control (Up/Down) button to select [SORT], and press the multi-control (Center) button. The [SORT] setup view is displayed so that you can select the desired option.
PLAYER Additional Functions Sort of audio data 2 Press the multi-control (Left) button. The Home view appears. The latest information can be found in the FAQ. Please consult the FAQ section on the KENWOOD website of your resident country. (if necessary you can find a link to your local website on www.kenwood.com
Kenwood Media Application Additional Functions Kenwood Media Application Ver.1.0.2 Instructions on Additional Functions Deletion of audio data Audio data in the Player can be deleted. 1 2 Connect the PC to the player and launch Kenwood Media Application. When deleting the audio data, it is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the Player so that the battery power is not exhausted in the middle of operation.
Kenwood Media Application Additional Functions Setup for audio data transfer The operation for transfer of audio data from the PC to the Player can be set up with the following procedure. 1 Launch Kenwood Media Application. 2 Open [Tool] menu and click on [Option]. 3 The [Option setting] dialog box opens. Click on the [Transfer movement] tab to select it.
