MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM HM-331 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT B60-4228-00 00 CH (M,T) OC 9809
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. HM-331 (En/T) Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. .................................................. AC 230V only *Other countries ........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable For the United Kingdom *For other countries Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 3-Amp ASTA-approved (BS 1362) fuse. Preparation section 2.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power 3 HM-331 (En/T) Contents Preparation section Application section Before applying power ............................... 2 Safety precautions ........................................................... Special features ................................................................ Handling of discs .............................................................. Notes on cassette tape ......................................
Before applying power HM-331 (En/T) Special features CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck as standard equipment A CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck are provided, making the unit an integrated micro stereo system for enjoyment of multiple music sources. Convenient Recording Methods Various versatile recording functions are provided according to the use purposes.
Before applying power 5 HM-331 (En/T) Handling of discs Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Discs which can be played with this unit CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG and CD-EXTRA. Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying the marking on the label surface. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Label side Playing side Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs.
System connection HM-331 (En/T) Connection of the System Accessories This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories. Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections are completed. If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. ¤ r The supplied antenna is for indoor use.
System connection 7 HM-331 (En/T) FM indoor antenna The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors. 1Remove the insulation from the end of the cord end. (Except for Europe, and U.K.) 2Connect it to the antenna terminal. 3Locate the position providing good reception condition. 4Fix the antenna. Europe, and U.K.
System connection HM-331 (En/T) Connection of Other Accessories (Commercially Available Parts) CAUTION Note on Connection Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections are completed. FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal. Please remove the indoor antenna after an outdoor antenna has been installed.
Controls and indicators 9 HM-331 (En/T) (The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display.) Display 8 1 RANDOM PGM 9 REPEAT TRACK NO. ALL ! SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED kHz MHz 3 Character information display section Frequency indication, time indication, track No., program No., etc. 4 O.T.E. (ONE TOUCH EDIT) indication Appears during one-touch recording.
Controls and indicators HM-331 (En/T) Main unit 0 push open Preparation section 1 # 2 3 $ CD 4 TAPE rec 4 5 6 1 menu set / demo 4 % O.T.E. 1 TAPE / preset TUNER / band TAPE AUX repeat ^ & sound open / close panel VOLUME / multi control 7 8 tape EQ.
Controls and indicators 11 HM-331 (En/T) 1 CD cover open key (0) # CD Skip (4, ¢)/TAPE (1, ¡) keys &) During CD operation : Press to open the CD player cover. 2 Display 3 Tape record key (TAPE rec) Press to skip tracks in the forward or backward direction. £ During TUNER operation : Press to start recording. Pressing the key during recording stops it after leaving a non-recorded space (blank) of about 4 seconds. Press to receive a preset station.
Controls and indicators HM-331 (En/T) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. Remote control unit 5 Basic operation keys Fast forward, fast reverse keys (1, ¡) 1 2 TONE SOUND 1 2 3 TIMER 4 5 6 REPEAT 7 8 9 RANDOM +10 0 PGM CLEAR Preparation section 3 4 5 6 7 8 During CD or TAPE operation: &( Press to search in the forward or backward direction.
Operation of remote control unit 13 HM-331 (En/T) Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. ÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Preparation section Operation After plugging the power cord of this unit, press ) key of the remote control unit to the POWER ( turn the system ON. When the system is turned ON, press the key of the function to be operated. Operating range (approx.
Let's put out some sound HM-331 (En/T) Basic use method Bass and treble compensation "sound" key 2 2 2 3 Basic section 1 Muting the sound temporarily Listening through headphones 1. Set the “on/standby” key to ON (STANDBY). When the “on/standby” key ( the unit is switched off.
Let's put out some sound 15 HM-331 (En/T) Listening through headphones Bass and treble compensation Insert the headphone plug into the “phones” jack. sound LOUD EX.BASS or phones ÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) Blinks MUTE RANDOM PGM REPEAT ALL S Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “EX.BASS” (Extra Bass) lights.
Let's put out some sound HM-331 (En/T) When a disc is placed into the CD player in advance, the unit will be switched on automatically by pressing the CD 6 key, and playback will start. Playback of CD 1BIT DUAL D/A CONVEATER To fast forward and backward 1 Skipping tracks To stop playback Playback from desired track Skipping tracks Start playback/ To pause playback 2 2 2 To stop playback Basic section Start playback/ To pause playback 1. Load a disc. Open the CD cover.
Let's put out some sound 17 HM-331 (En/T) Skipping tracks Playback from desired track Select the desired track No. To skip backward To skip forward 4 1 TAPE / preset 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 1 Press the numeric keys as shown below.... To select track No. 23 : 003 To select track No.
Let's put out some sound HM-331 (En/T) If you load a tape in the cassette deck in advance while the power is off. pressing the TAPE key turns power on automatically and starts the tape playback. Playback of tape tape EQ. Selection of reverse mode To wind tape at high speed 2 2 Basic section 2 Start playback To stop playback 1 To stop playback 1. Load a cassette tape. A 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape and close the door.
Let's put out some sound 19 HM-331 (En/T) To wind tape at high speed (remote control only) To fast wind in direction | 1 To stop playback To fast wind in direction \ ¡ STOP 7 ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely. Selection of reverse mode (Main unit only) ÷ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. 1Select “TAPE RVS. ?”. VOLUME / multi control menu Selection of TAPE equalizer (tape EQ.
Let's put out some sound HM-331 (En/T) Receiving broadcast station When the “TUNER/band” key is pressed, the unit will automatically be switched on and reception status will be reached. It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. Auto/manual station switching Collective presetting of stations 2 Collective presetting of stations Preset call Basic section 2 2 2 1 One-by-one presetting 1. Select the broadcast band.
Let's put out some sound 21 HM-331 (En/T) Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds). 1 Receive a broadcast. One-by-one presetting (manual 1 Press the ENTER key during reception. 2 Select “A. MEMORY (or A.PRESET) ?”. ENTER TRACK NO. (Proceed to step 2 while “MEMORY” is lit.) set/demo TOTAL AUTO TUNED STEREO --118900 MEMORYEMOR FM AM PM VOLUME / multi control menu preset) kHz MHz BEST HIT “MEMORY” lights (for approx. 5 sec.
Let's recording HM-331 (En/T) Recording on TAPE Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. Note 5 3 4 2 2 2 Basic section Stop the recording 3 Pause the recording 1 Stop the recording 1. Load a tape in deck. 0 push open 1 1 Open the door of deck. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door. ÷ Differentiation between normal (TYPE ) and high (TYPE ) tape is set automatically. ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. 2. Select the tape transport direction.
Let's recording 23 HM-331 (En/T) Pause the recording Points in CD recording CD TAPE TAPE rec Blinks REC When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the cassette deck recording can be started at the CD starts to be played. (Synchro recording function) 1 Put the CD player in pause mode. 2 Select the track to be recorded with the skip (w2, 3∑) keys. (The CD player pauses at the beginning of the selected track.
Playback of CD HM-331 (En/T) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) Select the “CD” input. 1 Let the “PGM” indicator light. Lights Press in stop mode RANDOM PGM REPEAT TRACK NO. FM AM PM PGM ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O TOTAL AUTO TUNED 80180000 S kH MH 2 Select track numbers in the order you want to play them. 1 Select the track.
Playback of CD 25 HM-331 (En/T) Repeated playback You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. Select the “CD” input. Setup for repeating a single track 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. Confirm that this is not lit. RANDOM PGM REPEAT TRACK NO ALL SLE TOTAL AUTO (If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the PGM key to turn it off.) 2 Select “REPEAT”. REPEAT Each press switches the repeat mode. Lights 1 REPEAT 2 REPEAT ALL RANDOM PGM REPEAT ALL SLE 3 Off....
Playback of CD HM-331 (En/T) Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. Select the “CD” input. 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. (If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the PGM key to turn it off.) Confirm that this is not lit. RANDOM PGM REPEAT TRACK NO. ALL SLEE TOTAL AUTO PGM 2 Press the RANDOM key. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “RANDOM” on ...
Playback of CD 27 HM-331 (En/T) In regard to the DOT DISP. key When a title recorded in a CD-TEXT disc is too long to be displayed in the dot display, press this key to scroll the display and view the characters which has not be displayed. (When pressed during stop) Scrolls the disc title display. 8058 0 WorldNMusic PM MHz BEST HITS O.T.E. T (When pressed during playback) Scrolls the track title display. 8058 0 NewlYork:Bi PM DOT DISP. MHz BEST HITS O.T.E.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) HM-331 (En/T) RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) 29 HM-331 (En/T) Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. ¡ Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function. 1 Select the PTY search mode. RANDOM REPEAT ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) HM-331 (En/T) 3 Start the search. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast PTY Display while the tuner is searching. Blinks RANDOM PGM REPEAT TRACK NO. ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED R·D·S EON EON TP TA PTY STEREO 01110250 ROCKRM••••• FM AM PM kHz MHz BEST HITS O.T.E. NR T.E. TITLE SEARCH MD EDIT Program type name display. When a station is received. ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) 31 HM-331 (En/T) To be able to listen to the desired information at any time (EON) By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) HM-331 (En/T) 3 Receive an RDS station. Select a station where “RDS” and “EON” are lit. “RDS” and “EON” are lit. RANDOM PGM TRACK NO. 4P.CALL ¢ REPEAT ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED 02119000 TUNER•••••• FM AM PM R·D·S EON NEWS TP TA PTY STEREO kHz MHz BEST HITS O.T.E. NR T.E. TITLE SEARCH MD EDIT ÷ When “EON” does not light although an RDS station is received, that station is not transmitting EON data.
Convenient Recording Methods 33 HM-331 (En/T) Selection of the Recording Type This unit provides the following recording features in addition to normal recording. Select the appropriate method according to the purpose of recording. Note Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes.
Convenient Recording Methods HM-331 (En/T) One-touch recording (CD=TAPE) The one-touch recording can record all tracks in a CD with a one-touch operation (all-track recording). It can also record the current CD track being played from the beginning (single-track recording). Be sure to put the cassette deck in stop mode 1 Make the preparations for recording. CD =TAPE 1 Perform steps 1. to 3. of the procedure in ”Recording on TAPE”. ™ 2 Insert disc in the CD player.
Convenient Recording Methods 35 HM-331 (En/T) Program recording (CD =TAPE) Desired CD tracks can be programmed in the desired sequence and recorded onto a tape. ™\ Recording preparation is required. (Be sure to put the cassette deck in stop mode.) 1 Program the desired sequence of CD tracks. CD =TAPE Perform steps 1 and 2 of the procedure in ”Listening in the desired sequence (Program playback)”.
Tone adjustment HM-331 (En/T) Tone adjustment The lowest and highest frequency bands can be adjusted independently. (Remote control only) 1 Select the frequency band. Each press switches the operation. 1 “BASS” (low frequency) adjustment BASSTC--6•• TONE TITLE MD E 2 “TREBLE” (high frequency) adjustment (Go to step 2 within 5 seconds.) 2 Adjust. TREBLE-+4•• TITLE MD E 3 Normal mode % VOLUME fi (To adjust the other frequency band, repeat steps 1 and 2 for it.
Tone adjustment 37 HM-331 (En/T) Adjusting the AUX Input Level This adjusts the input level for the external equipment (video deck etc.) connected to the AUX input terminal. Adjust so that the volume of the AUX input source sounds at an equivalent level to the CD . (Main unit operation only) 1 Select AUX (external input). 1 Select AUX (external input). AUX 2 2 2 Play the connected equipment. 2 Select “AUX LEVEL ?”. VOLUME / multi control menu 2 2 set/demo 2 2 3 Adjust.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Clock adjustment HM-331 (En/T) 1 Activate the clock adjustment mode. (Hold for more than 2 sec.) ÷ The “CLOCK” display starts to blink during time setting. RANDOM PGM REPEAT TRACK NO. 2 ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED 80181200 ADJUST+2••• FM AM PM 2 menu R·D·S EON EON TP TA PTY STEREO kHz MHz BEST HITS O.T.E. NR T.E. TITLE SEARCH MD EDIT ÷ The time display starts to blink. 2 Enter the figure of hour.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 39 HM-331 (En/T) Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the unit is switched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting. Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2) With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period. AI timer playback (PROG.1, PROG.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 40 Timer operation HM-331 (En/T) Setting the Program Timer Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) are available. In each of PROG.1 and PROG.2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be set and selected to be activated or not as required. 1 Make preparations for the play (recording). To listen to CD Insert a disc. (Program playback is not possible.) To listen to tape Set a tape into.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 41 HM-331 (En/T) 4 Set the ON time then the OFF time. RANDOM 1 Adjust the time. The time is returned. VOLUME / multi control 2 PGM REPEAT TRACK NO. ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED The time is advanced. R STEREO 80181700 ONNTIME2••• FM AM PM kHz MHz BEST HITS O.T.E RANDOM PGM TRACK NO. REPEAT ALL SLEEP A.P.S. O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED STEREO 80181800 OFFTTIME••• FM AM PM kHz MHz BEST HITS O.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 42 Timer operation HM-331 (En/T) Activating or deactivating the O.T.T. or program timer execution 1 Select the timer program No. to be used. (Remote control unit only) Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows. 1O.T.T. ......... Executes O.T.T. only. 2PROG.1 ...... Execution of program 1 only. 3PROG.2 ...... Execution of program 2 only. 4PROG.1, 2 .. Execution of programs 1 and 2. 5Off .............. Timer off.
Important Items 43 HM-331 (En/T) Maintenance Cleaning the heads and peripheral components Cleaning the head section For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following: 1.Open the cassette holder. 2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
In case of difficulty HM-331 (En/T) What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while unit is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition.
In case of difficulty 45 HM-331 (En/T) CD player section Symptom Cause A CD is placed in the player but ÷ The disc is placed upside down. it cannot be played. ÷ The disc position is displaced. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. ÷ Dew is condensed on the optics lens. Sound is not produced. ÷ The disc has not been placed. ÷ The player is not put to the play mode. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. Sound skips. ÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched.
In case of difficulty HM-331 (En/T) Cassette deck Symptom Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key. Cause ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ A nonrecorded tape is played. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. e ÷ Play a recorded tape. * ÷ The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷ The operation key is pressed immediately after closing the cassette holder.
Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 47 HM-331 (En/T) Main unit Speakers [Amplifier section] Enclosure ...... Book shelf type, magnetically shielded Speaker configuration Woofer ....................................... 100 mm, cone type Tweeter ....................................... 50 mm, cone type Impedance ................................................................ 6 Ω Maximum input level ............................................. 20 W Dimensions ....
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.
